ITM 2024
ELIAR at ITM 2024
ITM 2024 was more than just an exhibition for ELIAR; also a special event where we celebrated our 40th anniversary. At this prestigious event, we showcased our latest technologies and innovative products across two seperate stands, attracting significant interest from textile industry professionals and enthusiasts from around the globe.
Our main stand was in the Dyeing and Finishing Hall (12 Stand 1207), while our second stand was in the Knitting Hall (3 Stand 311-A). These stands were meticulously designed to emphasize our commitment to sustainability and digital transformation within the textile Industry.
Introducing KNITTING EYE
One of the highlights of ITM 2024 was the launch of our newest product, KNITTING EYE. This AI-driven fabric flaw detection system is designed to revolutionize real-time error control in the knitting process. The significant interest in KNITTING EYE attracted many visitors to our stand in the Knitting Hall. Utilizing advanced AI technologies, KNITTING EYE enhances accuracy and efficiency in the knitting process. This innovation not only improves product quality also supports sustainable practices by reducing waste and optimizing production. KNITTING EYE is a groundbreaking product born from ELIAR’s extensive R&D and innovation efforts.
Compassing Digitalization and Sustainability
At ELIAR, we believe in the transformative power of textile automation. Our “Tunnel of the Future” concept showcased at the fair included AI-powered reporting tools, alarm systems, data visualization solutions, and our digital factory concept. Visitors showed great interest in our digital factory solutions, which provide comprehensive insights and control over production processes, boosting both efficiency and sustainability.
Sustainability lies at the heart of our innovations. By integrating AI and digital technologies into textile production enhances operational efficiency and reduces environmental impact. Our solutions help manufacturers minimize waste, conserve resources, and achieve greater precision in production. With our slogan #sustainthefuture, we are leading the industry towards sustainability.
40 Years of Innovation and Leadership
The year 2024 holds a special significance for ELIAR as it marks our 40th anniversary. For four decades, we have been a pioneer in the textile industry, offering innovative solutions and products that shape the technology landscape. Throughout this journey, we have consistently added value to the industry with our customer-centric approach, commitment to sustainability, and digitalization. We have maintained our leading role in textile automation.
Welcoming Global Visitors
During ITM 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming visitors from all around the world. The fair provided an excellent platform for connecting with industry leaders, potential customers, and fellow innovators. We were thrilled to engage with such a diverse and active audience. Each day brought new opportunities for meaningful interactions. From detailed product demonstrations to in-depth discussions about industry trends, our stands were bustling with activity. Our expert team was on hand to answer questions, provide insights, and share the vision behind our latest innovations.
Looking Forward
As ITM 2024 concludes, we look back on these incredible days with great satisfaction. The overwhelming interest in our products and the productive discussions with our visitors were extremely gratifying. We sincerely thank everyone who visited our stands and showed interest in our technologies. At ELIAR, we continue to advance textile automation with continuous innovation and sustainable practices. We are excited about the future and look forward to offering even more innovative solutions in the coming years. Thank you for visiting us at ITM 2024, and we look forward to meeting and collaborating with you again… The future is with ELIAR!
Adil AYBAR
ELİAR
Multimedia Designer and Content Creator
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DTG 2024 Fair Summary
We have been active in the Bangladesh market for a long time. We continue to strengthen our presence there through regular visits and partnerships. However, what excites us the most is meeting customers and visitors who show interest in our technologies at the fairs, exhibitions.
This year, we participated in the DTG 2024 exhibition in Bangladesh. From February 1st to 4th, we showcased products such as Digital Factory, smart sensors, and automation solutions to our visitors.
At the 1st day of the DTG, We would also like to extend our gratitude to our special guests, Mr. Ramis Şen, Republic of Türkiye Ambassador to Dhaka, Mr. Bilal Belyurt, Republic of Türkiye Dhaka Embassy Commercial Counsellor and TEMSAD Secretary General, Mr. Hayri Etci. They provided us with the opportunity to share our 40-year textile heritage and expectations for the future of Bangladesh.
We value the appreciation of our visitors who experienced the Digital Factory with VR technology at DTG. Additionally, we are proud to have met the needs of sustainable production with our products developed under the #sustainthefuture vision.
We would like to thank our visitors for their interest at DTG. This marks the beginning of a collaborative journey towards the future of textile.
We look forward to meeting you at future events to witness the future together.
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Meaning of DPP for Sustainable Production
Meaning of DPP for Sustainable Production
Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to the world and sustainable production is a must to overcome these challenges. Thanks to a growing global awareness of environmental issues, many countries and global entities started to regulate some legislations and define road maps. One of the terms showing up through these legislations is Digital Product Passport (DPP); it is a tool that presents the story of the product’s lifetime.
Green Deal’s Powerful Tool Digital Product Passport (DPP)
The European Green Deal which aims to achieve zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 is on the European United’s agenda. For businesses exporting to Europe, understanding this legislation and its integration is essential.
As part of the European Green Deal, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) aims to reduce negative environmental impacts of products and increase functionality in the market. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a tool designed to make meeting the requirements of ESPR easier.
DPP is a digital record of the product as a unique identifier that is physically present on the product via a data carrier such as a barcode, QR code, or some other data-capture medium. It must include some mandatory information that is specified as a part of ESPR, such as the product’s performance, substances of concern, percentage of recycled content, and expected lifetime.
The DPP is an essential tool that provides detailed information about a product’s environmental impact, materials used, energy consumption, and end-of-life considerations. In this way, consumers can make informed decisions about the product’s potential impact on the environment and can have transparency and traceability throughout the product’s entire life. Manufacturers can use it to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and comply with the EU’s environmental regulations.
Digital Product Passport (DPP) for Textile
The textile industry has long been associated with environmental concerns, from water-intensive cotton farming to energy-consuming manufacturing processes. At this point, It is important to understand the significance of Digital Product Passports (DPP) in the textile industry.
1.Transparency for Supply Chain: The DPP enables a transparent supply chain by providing a digital trail from the origin of raw materials to the final textile product. Consumers can trace the journey of their clothing, fostering a sense of trust and accountability.
2. Material Consciousness: Whether it’s organic cotton, recycled polyester, or innovative sustainable fibers, the DPP empowers consumers to make eco-friendly choices since it showcases the materials used in their textiles, including details about their environmental impact.
3. Circular Economy Integration: DPP also provides information about a product’s recyclability and end-of-life considerations, enabling the industry to embrace circular economy principles and shift away from the traditional linear model of production and consumption.
In 2024, the European Union will start to apply many applications; so DPP helps manufacturers comply with stringent environmental standards like the Green Deal.
Digital Product Passport (DPP)’s Benefits and Opportunities
DPP is an essential tool for the textile industry to become more transparent, accountable, and environmentally conscious.
1.Consumer Empowerment: Armed with information about a product’s environmental impact, consumers become powerful agents of change. The DPP empowers them to choose textiles that align with their values and contribute to a more sustainable future.
2.Innovation in Production: The DPP incentivizes manufacturers to innovate in their production processes. Whether it’s adopting eco-friendly dyeing techniques or exploring alternative materials, the textile industry can use the DPP to showcase their commitment to sustainability.
3.Global Collaboration: The adoption of Digital Product Passports opens the door for global collaboration. By establishing standardized practices and information sharing, the textile industry can work together to create a more sustainable and interconnected supply chain.
Towards The Future of Sustainable Textile
The textile industry is renowned for its vast global impact, from the cultivation of raw materials to manufacturing processes and eventual disposal.
Recognizing the need for sustainable practices, the integration of Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the textile sector seems proving to be a game-changer. Since the EU will start to put many applications into practice. So, manufacturers have to start to use these tools like DPP to comply with environmental standards. Supplied being integrated, providing transparency and eco-conscious manufacturing, DPP applications also have some challenges such as standardization, data security, and adoption. These challenges must be overcome through collaboration.
2024 is so close, especially the companies with a trading relationship with Europe will need to ask themselves for the future of sustainable textile production: “Are you ready for the future?”
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Clean Production Circular Order
Countdown in Turkey For Clean Production in Textile
Sustainable production is the leading focus of today for every industry including textiles. While the new regulations closely concern all units from production to exports, Türkiye has also accelerated its efforts to improve production conditions and leave a more livable world for future generations. According to these regulations, textile is one of the primary industries based on their consumption obviously.
As we remember, in December 2022, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change published a circular order called Applications for Clean Production in Textile. This circular aims to reduce the environmental impact of the textile sector by preventing pollution and implementing clean production technologies.
In this context, the first applications have to be start until 15th January of 2024 and the first reports will be sent in March 2024 by facilities with a capacity of 10 tonnes/day. For the next years, according to their capacities, other textile factories will also start to report to the Provincial Directories of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.
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ELIAR’s R&D Investments are 6th in The Industry
ELIAR’s R&D Investments are 6th in The Industry
We are excited to share that ELIAR has achieved the 6th rank in the Electrical-Electronics sector for R&D investment in 2022.
Our company name ELIAR comprises an abbreviation for Turkish words mean Electronic, Manufacturing, and Research. This reflects our commitment to research, projects, and technology development since our inception. As a consequence of it, ELIAR have taken its position on the list.
Turkishtime magazine has been researching R&D expenditures, projects, and personnel for the past decade and recently released its R&D250 list, which includes companies that spend the most on R&D. ELIAR was on the list again like last year. Our R&D center, ELIARGE, has been leading our research efforts, and in 2022, it invested 23,847.114 ₺ in 22 projects. So, we keep our place in the top 250 companies with the highest R&D investment.
We extend our congratulations to all of our colleagues at ELIAR and the ELIARGE team for their contributions to this achievement.
Source:https://turkishtimedergi.com/arge250/
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Journey to the Future: Digital Twin
Before discussing the concept of digital twin, it would be useful to reflect on the history and evolution of the industry. The technological advancements of the past centuries have paved the way for the emergence of digital twins. While the adaptation to the 1st Industrial Revolution was a slow process, subsequent industrial revolutions have benefited from rapid technological developments, leading to faster industrial adaptation.
What is the Digital Twin?
The digital twin is a digital representation or similar model of a real-life object, process, or system. It replicates the physical properties, behaviors, interactions, and performance of the actual object. Digital twins are utilized to gain insights, simulate, optimize, and manage complex systems.
Application Areas For Digital Twin
The concept of a digital twin is widely used in various fields including industrial design, manufacturing, energy, health, and city planning. Digital twins are versatile tools that have great potential to improve efficiency and optimize processes in the physical world.
According to the Gartner report, the popularity of the digital twin peaked in 2018. However, in the following years, this concept has found its place in different sectors and has evolved into various forms such as ‘Digital Human’, ‘Digital Customer’, ‘Machine Learning’, and ‘Artificial Intelligence’. This indicates that the digital twin is a continuous process.
Journey to the Future of Textile Factories
In a textile factory, thousands of data are produced in a minute on even only dyeing machines. Well, How many of these do we see? The machine was at 130°C, but while it rose to 130°C, was the steam usage as it should be?
The machine took 8 tons of water, but should this amount be ok., or how long time did take for this process, or how long has it taken for an equivalent machine? To add value to a business is possible only when these questions can be answered within seconds. So, we can say the journey to the future for textile factories will be shaped by digital twin technology.
Then, let’s look at why should we quickly move to these platforms, and how can we strengthen sustainability for the industry.
- Balance Between Sustainability and Innovation:The need for sustainability goals for a clean world makes itself felt very closely, especially in textiles. Digital twin platforms offer an effective solution by optimizing energy usage and resources, reducing costs, and utilizing data analysis and simulation capabilities. By adopting these platforms, businesses can successfully transition towards eco-friendly practices, which are essential for meeting the sustainability goals of textile customers.
- Data-Driven Decisions and Effective Use of Human Resources: The Digital Twin provides textile finishing factories with instant access to valuable data, enabling efficient process management and informed decision-making. With its time-saving capabilities, the Digital Twin also allows employers to strategically assign employees based on their unique skills and competencies, rather than simply focusing on operational tasks.
- Energy Efficiency and Resource Management: With the help of digital twin technology, you can quickly analyze data related to your factory including even excess steam or cooling water usage, and optimize energy consumption accordingly. This technology also enables you to monitor waste and measure your carbon and water footprints, providing opportunities for improvement and preventing unnecessary resource waste.
- Supply Chain Management and Transparency: Reporting at every stage of the supply chain is of great importance for sustainability. By tracking the process from raw material procurement to production, Digital twin platforms promote the use of sustainable materials and provide the ability to create sustainability scores. This allows for monitoring of the entire life cycle of a product, such as a pair of trousers or a kilogram of fabric, from the cotton sourcing to the finished product.
Besides the topics mentioned earlier, the importance of digital twin technology has become crucial due to regulations and circulars. The European Green Deal, EU Border Carbon Regulation, EU Circular and Sustainable Industrial Policies, and the Circular on Cleaner Production Practices in the Textile Sector were all published based on the goal of promoting sustainable practices. And now, With the planned live waste tracking automation systems and energy-efficient systems, the need for transitioning towards an infrastructure that supports these initiatives is imperative and all requirements are targeted with specific dates and deadlines. Eliar’s Digital Factory, which is a digital twin of textile factories, has been designed and improved by these coming obligations and Eliar’s futuristic perspective.
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Eray Genç
ELİAR
Product Manager
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ELİAR Hosted its International Project Partners!
ELİAR Hosted its International Project Partners!
ELİAR, which places great importance on international R&D projects, hosted its project partners at its headquarters in Istanbul on June 22-23 within the scope of the 3rd face-to-face meeting of the MIRAI (Machine Intelligence for smart and sustainable planning and operation of IoT and Edge) project, supported by ITEA. The MIRAI project, which spans three years, aims to develop an artificial intelligence-supported distributed framework for industrial edge devices. You can find more details on the project’s website.
The two-day meetings started with a company presentation and tour by our R&D Center Director, Mehmet Taygun. Eliar’s expertise in its field and its multidisciplinary structure greatly impressed the partners. Afterwards, the meetings continued by discussing the progress of the project, the status of work packages, and the points reached in use cases were discussed in detail.
After the meetings on the first day, we didn’t neglect to introduce our foreign guests to Turkish cuisine with a nice dinner.
Mustafa ÇOM
ELİAR
R&D Engineer
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ITMA 2023 Exhibition
ITMA 2023 Completed Successfully!
Accepted as the most important global textile machinery exhibition, ITMA was in Italy this year. Like all the other industry shareholders, we were also at ITMA with our 420 sqm space; and we brought together with our visitors and our new technologies, R&D projects, and also our systems that have presented solutions for our customers for years.
We joined the ITMA in 2019 in Barcelona, and naturally, many things have changed in the past 4 years. The world has come through a global crisis which named as COVID-19 pandemic; people’s attitudes and lifestyles have been changed; companies’ digital transformation has started. Thankfully ELIAR saw this coming, so our adaptation was easy. Predictably, this transformation’s effects would be observed in the long term. Therefore, ITMA 2023 was an important event and observation area for us.
ITMA’s slogan was ‘Transforming the World of Textiles’ related to its main concept; obviously, this was not a surprise for us. Since, for years, ELIAR is a company that is focusing on using resources rightly, and the importance of automation, sustainability, and digitalization, shortly transformation coming from digitalization. Preparing with our slogan ‘Future is here!’ for ITMA made felt like proof that we are moving on the right way. During the 7 days of ITMA, Thanks our visitors came from different countries of the world.
Hope to see and cooperate with you at the next events.
Future is here!
Adil AYBAR
ELIAR
Multimedia Designer and Content Creator
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ELİAR TV | Mehmet TAYGUN Interview
Eliar Tv is a channel on the YouTube platform where we work a lot and keep it up to date with different content. In this channel, you can reach our products, technologies and many more. Hope you stay tuned and subscribe.
Mehmet TAYGUN, one of the founders of ELİAR and the director of the R&D unit, was the first guest of ELİAR TV. Everyone can find something for themselves in the sincere conversation held at ELİAR’s factory in Akçaburgaz, Istanbul. We recommend our young friends to watch it especially. There is a lot to learn from these people, who started in Istanbul in 1984 and are passionate about developing and producing technology for the world today. 🙂 We wish you to follow, share and subscribe to our channel… How do they say “Hello Everyone, Welcome to Our Channel, Friends!” 🙂