TEXINTEL LIVE SMART MANUFACTURING INTERVIEW WITH STEFFEN MEILER OF KORNIT DIGITAL

In a recent interview with Texintel, Steffen Meiler of Kornit Digital shed light on the company’s innovative technologies and their applications within the textile industry - particularly in sports and the sportswear sectors. Highlighting the company’s latest innovation - Extra Dimensional Technology (XDI) - Meiler discusses how it was initially targeted towards the fashion industry.

However, rapid advancement has seen this disruptive technology gain traction in the sports industry, with it being able to produce 3D structures on a bulk scale. The interview further explored the collaborative nature of this innovation exchange and the promising implications it holds for the future of the textile industry, as creatives are allowed to freely push technological boundaries. The XDI technology, he maintained, is set to take the textile industry a step closer towards 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

In addition to this, Kornit Digital has ventured into the realm of footwear, following its acquisition of Voxel8 a couple of years ago. This move has encouraged manufacturers and brands to rethink design process, supply chains, and overall efficiency. The prospect of size-specific customization using 3D technology signifies a reduction in waste, with no need for early prototyping.


Key Takeaways:

  • Kornit Digital’s XDI technology is making waves in the sports and sportswear industry.

  • The potential of this technology is far-reaching and not confined to any single industry.

  • Collaboration is a crucial element in this innovative exchange.

  • The introduction of 3D printing into the footwear industry is set to overhaul traditional supply chains.

  • Kornit Digital is taking significant strides towards a more sustainable future in the textile industry




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