Scheduled from November 6 to 9, 2024, Texcare International in Frankfurt am Main will showcase the latest innovations in automation within the textile-care industry.
The trade show will highlight the growing importance of RFID technology as a crucial tool for laundry management, offering comprehensive traceability. Tags embedded in textiles contain pertinent information, eliminating the need for manual barcode reading and enhancing operational transparency through wireless systems.
Innovations such as those from Denmark's Inwatec automate soiled laundry inspection and sorting. The intelligent technology separates, recognises, and classifies laundry items, while X-ray scanners automatically detect and remove unwanted items, minimising manual intervention and reducing the risk of injuries and contamination.
The exhibition will also highlight advancements in scanning technology that enable automated quality control for dry laundry, ensuring only flawless items proceed through the process.
Automation has revolutionised the folding and stacking process by using state-of-the-art equipment, including robots and intelligent control systems that streamline tasks such as terrycloth folding, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on manual labor.
Additionally, automation extends to the packaging stage, with systems like those developed by the Jensen Group facilitating the automated sorting and transport of clean laundry to the packing station, further reducing the need for manual intervention and enhancing overall efficiency.
While automation continues to revolutionise the textile-care industry, human skills remain indispensable for tasks requiring cognitive abilities, such as coding, individualisation, and quality control. However, as technology advances, it is likely that further automation will be seen in these areas, complementing human expertise and improving overall efficiency in textile care.
