New innovation in haptic analysis of textiles
-Press release provided by emtec Electronic
Leipzig, Germany – 27 August, 2024 – During the international event, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors, emtec’s Global Business Development Manager, Alexander Gruener, along with partner company Roachelab Asia, will present the redesigned TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer, an innovation that aims to revolutionize haptic testing and virtual sample management of textiles.
Winner of the Innovation Award “New Products” at Techtextil North America in August 2024, the TSA goes beyond the limitations of conventional hand testing methods by quickly providing objective data on the haptic properties of different materials. In less than two minutes, parameters such as surface softness, surface smoothness, stretch and recovery behavior are evaluated. The most important new features of the improved TSA include:
- Thermo-haptic measurements, including thermal insulation
- Enhanced evaluation of springback behavior
- High-resolution optical analysis with an integrated camera
Another new feature is the option of virtual sample management, as the TSA measurement data can be automatically saved in the Virtual Haptic Library. The digital database was developed in collaboration with Black Swan Textiles and categorizes the sample data according to specific haptic characteristics. The TSA data is accessible via the cloud in real time from any location, allowing authorized personnel to perform quality control with exceptional efficiency. The marketplace function can be used to pre-select textiles according to haptic parameters and reduce the need to ship physical samples worldwide for haptic validation. The use of the emtec TSA, also in combination with the cloud solution, offers significant overall potential for time and resource savings as well as a reduction in waste and shipping costs.
Gruener highlights this technology's transformative impact: “By empowering manufacturers with precise haptic data and seamless cloud integration, we are improving production efficiency and transparency while supporting sustainability initiatives across the industry.”
Visitors to Cinte Techtextil China 2024 are invited to booth E1-A06 to experience the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer’s capabilities firsthand. Alexander Gruener and Chinese representative from Roachelab (Asia) Co., will be on-site to demonstrate the device, answer questions, and discuss the benefits of the TSA in conjunction with the cloud-based library.
About emtec Electronic
Emtec Electronic GmbH develops, produces and distributes worldwide testing and measuring devices for the detection of relevant processing properties of paper, board, nonwoven and textile materials. The portable measuring devices enable manufacturers and converters of paper, nonwoven and textile products for example, to control and optimize the manufacturing and converting processes during ongoing production. From the wet end to the final product, the application of the devices enables an efficient process to achieve and ensure the best possible quality with the least possible effort.
For 28 years, we have relied on innovative, highly specialized measuring instruments combined with a high degree of service orientation. Since the company was founded, we have been intensively involved in scientific cooperation with institutes and companies, further developing instruments for our customers and offering a broad network in over 80 countries from our Leipzig location.
