Germany knitting machine manufacturer Karl Mayer inaugurated its state-of-the-art Textile Innovation Center (TIC) from April 21 to 24 at its headquarters in Obertshausen.
During guided tours of the spacious, state-of-the-art facilities in Obertshausen, guests at the grand opening saw first-hand what the Textile Innovation Center has to offer.
Across 5,000 square meters, the center offers a globally unique environment for rapid, application-oriented textile development – from the initial idea through prototyping to industrialization.
The opening day drew a strong turnout from the global textile industry or around 220 customers, brands, and partners from across the textile value chain.
According to a Karl Mayer press release, state-of-the-art machinery, in-depth technical expertise, and a profound understanding of the market, makes the Textile Innovation Center a pivotal innovation platform for the industry.
The Textile Innovation Center is the only facility in the industry to bring together the technology of Warp Knit, Warp Prep, and Technical Textiles under one roof as a fully integrated platform.
“Using 14 state-of-the-art machines, customers and partners work together with Karl Mayer experts to develop new solutions, test ideas, and create market-ready prototypes. True to the motto ‘Driving Warp Knit Inspiration’, here ideas are not just conceived, but actually brought to life,” the press release added.
The Inspiration Hub is Karl Mayer’s springboard for new ideas offering a unique design library which offers a window onto nearly nine decades of textile innovation. The hub is a place where accumulated knowledge serves as the foundation for innovation.
The Karl Mayer Academy offers a structured range of training and learning opportunities – from machine training and workshops to hands-on learning programmes.
The courses stand for sound expertise, the very highest quality and a clear focus on the demands of day-to-day production. Theory is not just taught here – it is put into practice.
“With the opening of our new Textile Innovation Center we want to make a clear statement and send a strong signal to the entire textile industry worldwide that we at Karl Mayer believe in the value of textiles and that we are ready and willing to invest into the future of your business, the future of our industry and especially into all our ‘love for textiles’,” Karl Josef Mayer, a Member of the Karl Mayer Supervisory Board said while welcoming guests to the joint celebrations.
