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TU Dresden’s ITM and KOTMI sign MOU to promote research into recycled fibers and industrial textile applications

The Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) at TU Dresden and the Korea Textile Machinery Convergence Research Institute (KOTMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration in recycled fiber applications for industrial textile products. The agreement marks a significant step in fostering joint research and development in sustainable textile technologies.



Driving innovation in recycled fiber applications

The strategic partnership between ITM and KOTMI aims to accelerate research in the use of recycled fibers for industrial textiles, focusing on eco-friendly solutions for the textile and fiber industry. The MOU also facilitates:

+ Cooperation on government-funded projects

+ Establishment of professional exchange and collaboration networks

+ Joint research efforts in sustainable textile innovations

Collaboration in the ecoLoop-rCF-yarn project

KOTMI is already an active research partner of ITM in the international project “EcoLoop-rCF-Yarn”, which focuses on:

+ Energy-efficient loop technologies for recovering recycled carbon fibers (rCF)

+ Development of dust- and twist-free hybrid yarns and fabrics for composite applications in the automotive industry

This project is jointly funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) in Germany under the Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) and by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea.

Strengthening scientific cooperation between Germany and Korea

The signing of this MOU reinforces scientific ties between Germany and South Korea, enhancing collaboration in sustainable textile technologies. By aligning efforts in research and innovation, both institutions aim to contribute to the advancement of environmentally responsible textile solutions for various industrial applications.

This agreement underscores the commitment of ITM and KOTMI to pioneering sustainable textile developments, fostering a global approach to research in fiber and textile technologies.



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