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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

Robotics Business Review

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. Not only does this mean that the U.S. However, this was no small feat.

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S&S Activewear improves warehouse efficiency with Korber software, Geek+ robots

Robotics Business Review

The apparel distributor has also deployed robots from Geekplus Technology Co. “Innovation is a core tenet of S&S’s decades-long history in the apparel industry,” stated Brian Beale, chief technology officer of S&S. Submit your presentation idea now. at three warehouse sites across the Americas. and Canada.

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Canada Goose launches trade in program in Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

Generations invites consumers to trade in and purchase pre-loved Canada Goose outerwear and apparel directly from the brand. Bringing Generations to our home market presents a meaningful opportunity for us to connect and reconnect with long-time customers in an exciting new way.”

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Joseph Ribkoff announces investments from Novacap, Fonds de solidarité FTQ and DNA Partners

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — Joseph Ribkoff, a designer, manufacturer, and international wholesaler of women’s apparel, announces a new round of investments from long term investors Novacap and Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and from new investor DNA Partners. It is present in over 3,400 retailers in over 60 countries.

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10 startups selected for MassRobotics Accelerator

Robotics Business Review

Each of them gave brief pitches Meet the 10 startups in the MassRobotics Accelerator Apparel Robotics Conventional assembly of clothing is repetitive and labor-intensive. Founded in 2022, Apparel Robotics is working to change how clothing is manufactured. “Right now, we’re targeting on-demand custom apparel.

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Baffin announces a new Cdn.-manufactured boot collection

Canadian Manufacturing

We are excited to introduce the Glacier Collection to this incredible lineup and to present four new styles produced in our Stoney Creek, ON factory,” says Mark Hubner, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Baffin. The collection incorporates full-grain leather uppers with distinguishable details specific to each style. Baffin Ltd.

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Loop Industries to supply sportswear brand On with sustainable PET resin

AU Manufacturing

The partnership will enable On to produce sustainable footwear and apparel using recycled materials and without the need for polyester fibre created from fossil fuels. “Circularity is a main pillar in On’s sustainability process.

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