PROFILE | SABINE GIMPEL
RIGHT | titv’s research has focused on smart textiles
BELOW RIGHT | A key focus has been on the integration of technologies
BELOW | The work of titv is shared widely at trade fairs
What developments are you seeing on the market in relation to these products?
SG : Research on smart textiles has been ongoing for more than 15 years, but only small numbers of products are available commercially. A large breakthrough is on the horizon in the fi eld of sensory clothing for the health and wellness sector.
Smart textiles – whether they are sensory, have an actuator function, are heated, luminous or interactive when combined with mobile devices and user-friendly apps – are set to conquer the market. The prerequisites for this are reliable products, market-ready technological solutions and cost-effective automated production.
INTERZUM: What opportunities are new production methods such as 3D printing opening up for textile production and processing? SG: 3D printing
is almost something of an all-rounder
already. Whenever individuality and samples or tiny quantities are required, 3D printing can be used in the idea generation process. For smart e-textiles, component housing or encapsulation are relevant areas.
INTERZUM: What do the new developments in textiles mean for furniture production? SG: As with almost all products, function integration is also relevant to furniture construction. Textiles with sensory, luminous or heating functions can contribute to this.
INTERZUM: What opportunities do these kinds of textiles offer for automotive engineering? SG: The key issues in vehicle development today are new drive concepts and conserving resources. Closely related to them are electromobility and lightweight construction, and textiles will be an interesting material in these fi elds. Diverse activities in fi bre-reinforced plastics are contributing
towards this. The integration of sensor technology and actuator elements in textile structures can also contribute to further weight reduction through system integration. Touchless sensor systems offer further opportunities for use in cars. With various textile technologies, capacitive sensors can be constructed in such a way that EMG signals can be captured and evaluated without direct contact with the body. This opens up interesting approaches for drivers.
For anyone interested in further exploring this, the institute offers symposia, workshops and customer days which serve as a platform for discussion and the presentation of the latest research results. Current development projects include highly conductive threads, luminescent textiles and textile-based sensors and actuators. Besides its experience and expertise, clients and partners can rely on modern and extensive pilot plants for thread and surface formation, embroidery, fi nishing, coating and electro-technology.
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