#Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

2023-03-23

ANDRITZ strengthens its digitalization portfolio to model autonomous operation based on digital twin technology

ITI’s ExtendSim line of multi-purpose, dynamic modeling and analysis products complements the ANDRITZ Metris Digital Solution portfolio and differentiates ANDRITZ's approach towards lifecycle modeling and autonomous operation significantly.

International technology group ANDRITZ has acquired Imagine That Inc. (ITI), a California, USA-based simulation software company.

“We are excited to empower our existing IDEAS-based operational readiness solutions with the well-recognized ExtendSim discrete event, discrete rate, and reliability modeling capabilities. With the acquisition our customers now have an integrated platform for diverse simulation-based engineering applications,” says Heinz Autischer, Chief Automation Officer, ANDRITZ GROUP.

The collective capabilities of ExtendSim products and Metris IDEAS Digital Twin applications help customers unleash the full potential of plants, equipment, and physical assets from feasibility and engineering design to operation and maintenance. The integration of ANDRITZ’s OEM expertise with a customer-centric software and application development approach continues to foster our customers' digital transformation initiatives.

“Joining the ANDRITZ team is a natural fit for ITI since we share a history as well as a passion for innovative technologies,” says Pat Diamond, President of Imagine That, Inc. "It has been incredibly rewarding to see how ANDRITZ has used ExtendSim in its IDEAS platform over the past two decades and we are thrilled to continue this journey. This further solidifying of the ANDRITZ vision will, undoubtedly, transform organizations around the world through simulation.”

The existing customers of ANDRITZ and ITI will immensely benefit from ANDRITZ’s vision, technology, and resources in developing the next generation of digital solutions.

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, from October 28 to 31, 2025 (Hall 2, D106). ANDRITZ will showcase its MMCF production plants, textile sorting and recycling, bast fiber processing, needlepunch, airlay, and life-cycle service technologies, with a focus on sustainable solutions. Discover how these innovations can grow your business opportunities and support a greener future.

Gesalife's ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly

Hubei Gesalife Industry Co., Ltd. and international technology group ANDRITZ have successfully commissioned Gesalife’s first ANDRITZ neXline spunlace production line in a crosslapped configuration. Li Jun, Chairman of Gesalife, stated: “This new spunlace production line and the cooperation with ANDRITZ marks a major leap forward for Gesalife. We look forward to leveraging this technology to support future innovation and growth.”

Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the Reifenhäuser Group unveiled its new company-wide machine user interface, which offers a uniform design language for blown film, flat film, and nonwoven lines – and stands out for its particularly simple operation. The overall concept impressed not only customers, but also the jury of the German Design Awards, who honored the system with the prestigious design prize during the trade fair.

Lenze at ITMA Asia 2025: Smart, Robust and Cost-Efficient Motor Drive System IE5/IE6 for the Textile Future

At the world's largest trade fair for textile and apparel technology, ITMA Asia (October 28-31, 2025 in Singapore), Lenze will be presenting innovative automation solutions for the textile value chain in Hall 7, Stand B201. The focus will be on energy-efficient drive packages, modular machine concepts and scalable software solutions - developed for mechanical engineers and end users who rely on sustainable technologies. Lenze has been a reliable partner to the textile industry for over 77 years.

Reifenhäuser NEXT: Tackling the skills shortage and achieving operational excellence with industrial AI

At K 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will demonstrate Industrial AI's full potential for productivity in plastics processing. At the heart of the dedicated “Reifenhäuser NEXT” brand is a powerful AI chatbot that enables even inexperienced line operators to quickly solve complex tasks in their daily work, thereby maximizing availability, productivity, and quality.

Marzoli unveals its new textile ecosystem at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 at Singapore

With the claim “Designed to Impact”, Marzoli showcases its evolution into a complete engineering company for the textile industry. By combining advanced machinery, digital intelligence, science of materials and innovative services, the company enables textile manufacturers unlock new business opportunities, and accelerate their path to innovation and differentiation.

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

KARL MAYER is launching two machines that set new standards in performance and cost-effectiveness

At this year's ITMA ASIA + CITME, KARL MAYER is exhibiting two advanced developments in the field of tricot machines. Both newcomers expand the portfolio with highly practical solutions for increased efficiency and cost-effective production – making the exhibition booth once again a focal point for more than just the warp knitting industry.