Symposium "Innovative material concepts as a turbo for smart textile developments"
The annual Smart Textiles Symposium took place in Jena on 10 December 2024. Experts from institutes and companies presented a wide range of new approaches for smart textiles and took part in the discussion. You can download the presentations as soon as they have been released by the author.
Smart Textiles Symposium 2024
Date: 10 December 2024,
Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.
(Leipniz-IPHT)
Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena
Programme
Each presentation will be followed by a 10-minute discussion on the topic.
10.00 |
Welcome and current information on network work Dr. Daniela Zavec, Klaus Richter - SmartTex Network |
10:15 |
Photonic research and material developments make textiles smart: energy, safety, sensor technology and cooling Dr. Jonathan Plentz - Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology e.V., Jena Self-sufficient energy sources are increasingly needed to enable smart textiles. The conversion of light or heat into electrical energy appears to be particularly suitable and environmentally friendly. One challenge is to flexibly design photovoltaic and thermoelectric elements for direct textile integration, which commercially available systems currently do not or only insufficiently fulfil. |
10:45 |
Kaffeepause |
11:00 |
Shape memory polymers: innovation driver for various industries Dr. Thorsten Pretsch – Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, Potsdam Shape memory polymers are a class of smart materials. Among the shape memory polymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes are probably the best studied today. Thermoplastic polyurethanes can be synthesised with a wide variety of properties. The control of their material behaviour during temperature changes is ensured by a thermomechanical treatment also known as ‘programming’. The presentation provides insights into the synthesis, processing and programming of shape memory polymers and highlights promising technological developments that open up new design possibilities from an application perspective. Presentation not authorised for publication |
11:30 |
Development of smart textile systems using innovative braiding technology Dr. Enrico Putzke - University of Applied Sciences Hof In order to be able to react to the emerging changes caused by climate change, increasing UV exposure must be taken into account, particularly in the area of fruit, vegetable and berry plantations, and the harvest must be protected accordingly. Conventional protection systems are reaching their application limits, which must be overcome by new concepts, e.g. intelligent, self-regulating textile components or a hybrid design. In Germany, there is a clear trend in terms of sunshine duration (as an indicator of UV exposure). This is where the use of modified protective nets comes in, which can actively react to changing environmental conditions thanks to new materials in the yarn area. The yarns required for this are produced by adding additives during the manufacturing process (melt spinning) that exhibit photochromic or thermochromic behaviour at corresponding threshold values. |
12:00 |
Lunch break |
13:00 |
Innovative mobile heating technologies: from gloves to electric bicycles Ron Jacob - ITP GmbH, Jena This article discusses innovative heating technologies for various end applications. The focus is on the adaptability of the technology and the optimisation for different geometries and heating efficiencies. The challenge is to identify the everyday needs of the modern user of winter clothing and modern means of transport that require a seamless and fast supply of powerful batteries for operation. With innovative and flexible solutions, we fulfil the requirements for fast charging of electric bike batteries and thus extend their service life. |
13:30 |
Development of a sensor-based early warning system for monitoring diabetic foot syndrome Lars Eschenburg - Osentec GmbH, Neubrandenburg The presentation deals with an innovative product developed by osentec to significantly reduce the risk of complications in diabetic foot syndrome. The intelligent insoles are equipped with printed electronics that continuously measure parameters such as temperature and movement. The presentation will explain in detail the technological principles of how the sensors work and how they are integrated into the insoles. Data analysis and the early warning system, which recognises risk factors at an early stage and issues warnings, will also be discussed. Initial test results and practical application examples are presented to illustrate the clinical application and the results to date. Finally, further developments and new fields of application in the healthcare system will be highlighted. |
14:00 |
Textile actuator based on innovative polymer materials Klaus Richter – richter + partner GmbH – Innovation and product development, Weimar Innovative approaches are constantly being sought for the development of new functionalities with smart textiles. One of these approaches is the development of novel functional yarns. The presentation will explain how a yarn with actuator properties was developed using a special polymer material that is also used as a single-phase shape memory polymer in the plastics industry. |
14:30 |
Coffee break |
14:45 |
Seamless integration of electronics and sensors for vital signs monitoring in clothing using inkjet technology Maximilian Scherf – Profactor GmbH, Austria The increasing ageing of the population poses growing challenges for Europe's healthcare systems, particularly with regard to the sustainability of social healthcare systems. The need for personalised care and technological solutions such as telemedicine and remote monitoring is constantly increasing. Lecture cancelled |
15:15 |
SmartINNO – an ERASMUS-Project Dr. Daniela Zavec – SmartTex Network, Weimar |
15:30 16:00 |
Time for talks and networking End of the event |
All day |
Exhibition Parallel to the symposium, companies and institutes will present selected projects in an exhibition. (see below) |
Registration deadline is 4 December 2024!
When:
10 December 2024, Thuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
Where:
Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.
(Leibniz-IPHT)
Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena
Exhibition opportunity
We are also offering companies and institutes the opportunity to present selected projects in an accompanying exhibition at our symposium on 10 December 2024.
If you are interested, please send an email in advance to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. As the exhibition space is limited, you should register as soon as possible. Tables for your prototypes and other exhibits will be provided.
Both the symposium and the presentation opportunity are free of charge.