By 2050, almost 70% of the world’s population will be living in urban regions, metropolises and megacities, according to the United Nations. This poses new challenges for construction, mobility concepts and health services, as well as for smart fashion and functional clothing. With the special event Urban Living – City of the Future from 14-17 May 2019,… Continue reading Techtextil and Texprocess Look Ahead to City of the Future

As the United States enters the 9th year of economic recovery from the recession, the outlook for technical textiles is strong. In fact, 2018 may be the start of the most defining period for the industry since the introduction of man-made fibers in the 1960s opened tremendous opportunities in markets such as aerospace, military, medical… Continue reading 2018 State Of The U.S. Technical Textiles Industry

From century-old dairy plants in Vermont to pet food startups in California, food manufacturers of all sizes face growing regulation. Of immediate concern is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2010. Under part of the law phasing in through 2018, most processors must have “hazard analysis and risk-based prevention controls (HARPC)” in place to… Continue reading Three Filtration Principles to Guide A Food Plant Remodel

In the food and beverage industry, industrial users require filtration solutions for their process water as well as their wastewater. Many considerations come into play when selecting the optimal filtration system. On the process water side, criteria include the impact on business efficiencies in production time, transportation, labor costs, and product loss. The filtration system must also be evaluated… Continue reading Filtration Solutions for the Food & Beverage Industry

The multibillion filtration market in the food industry includes a number of technologies designed to meet environmental regulations. It also includes filters used in food manufacturing processes. One requirement includes purifying air prior to exhausting it from stacks. This can involve either fabric filters or scrubbers or both depending on whether the contaminant is particulate,… Continue reading FoodFiltration Market: Filtration purchases by the six largest food companies