As the first driving force, scientific and technological innovation is of great significance to the development of printing and dyeing equipment enterprises. From "following" to running, and then to "leading", printing and dyeing equipment enterprises have persistently strengthened investment in scientific and technological innovation, and the "chassis" of independent innovation of printing and dyeing equipment enterprises has become more and more solid.
Focus leads to leadership
Printing and dyeing is the central link of the textile industry chain, and it is also the most intuitive process to enhance the added value of textile products. In recent years, affected by market demand changes, environmental protection policies and other factors, the printing and dyeing industry is accelerating the transformation from traditional models to intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing, which puts forward higher requirements for upstream printing and dyeing equipment. For printing and dyeing equipment enterprises, in the current fierce market competition, only through continuous R&D investment and differentiated scientific and technological innovation can they maintain long-term vitality and obtain greater competitive advantages.
In April 2023, the key technology and equipment of textile printing and dyeing finishing of Yuanxin Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Yuanxin Industry") won the second prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Award;In June 2023, Yuanxin Industry's core technology "setting machine exhaust gas heat energy recovery and high-temperature oil fume treatment" was included in the 16th batch of advanced technology recommendation catalogue for energy conservation and emission reduction in China's printing and dyeing industry by China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association;In April 2024, a utility model patent of Yuanxin Industry "a spray nozzle for stenter setting machine" was authorized......
In recent years, Yuanxin Industry has actively developed intelligent equipment, developed an intelligent and digital high-end textile equipment design technology platform based on the information architecture, carried out a complete set of engineering design of textile machinery and equipment, realized the digital intelligent control of production equipment in various processes, adapted to customer needs, improved the technical level of intelligent textile machinery equipment, and was recognized by the domestic and foreign markets.
Changzhou Hongda Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Changzhou Hongda"), which also focuses on R&D and innovation, has won a number of awards last year, and recently passed on good news: the key technology of the self-leveling system of the draw frame independently developed by it has recently made a major breakthrough, and an invention patent application "Whisker independent self-leveling device and its self-leveling method" has been authorized by the State Intellectual Property Office.
"The successful research and development of the self-leveling system of Changzhou grand draw frame has broken the foreign technology monopoly in this field, and the industrialization and promotion of this product technology will provide a new solution to the 'stuck neck' problem in the field of drawing frames in the mainland. Industry experts said.
For Gu Ren, chairman of Changzhou Hongda, the essence of R&D and innovation is to be able to help enterprises solve problems. "Just one detector can help the factory save 1.8 million yuan in costs. Gu Ren said proudly, "At an international exhibition, our latest research and development of this equipment attracted many foreign counterparts to watch, I hope to cooperate with a number of national societies to provide scientific and technological support for the automation of the textile printing and dyeing industry, and serve the global textile industry." ”
Increase your investment and seize the tuyere
For printing and dyeing equipment enterprises, how to continue to develop in the fierce market competition is very important. In fact, on the one hand, continuous high R&D investment enables enterprises to successfully build their own moats at the technical level, and continuous innovation promoted by high-intensity R&D is the source of power for enterprises to continue to climb and rank among the forefront of the industry; on the other hand, R&D and innovation is a capital-intensive competition, which requires enterprises to accurately determine the direction of R&D and market demand, and avoid waste of resources and rapid consumption of funds.
From the Spring Festival to the present, the production of Gaoxun Green Intelligent Equipment (Foshan) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Foshan Gaoxun") has been in full swing. With the "New Year's Red" to drive the "Year's Red", Foshan Gaoxun has set a goal of striving for a 50% increase in output value and an annual output value of 300 million yuan in 2024.
Continuing to increase R&D investment is the confidence and confidence of Foshan Gaoxun to sprint to the goal. In 2023, Foshan Gaoxun will continue to make efforts in product research and development, and on the basis of manufacturing ultra-low liquor ratio equipment, it will develop a waterless yarn cylinder suitable for waterless dyeing technology. At present, the anhydrous yarn cylinder produced by Foshan Gaoxun is being used in the production workshops of non-watermark dyeing factories such as Guangdong Esquel Textile Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Luyu Textile Technology Co., Ltd. "The function of the anhydrous yarn tank is completely different from that of ordinary yarn cylinders, and its biggest feature is that through the cylinder design, the dyeing medium can be automatically recycled, and the dyeing medium can be reused when dyeing the second cylinder, so that zero emission can be achieved. Luo Yonglu, production director of Foshan Gaoxun, said.
In addition to the anhydrous yarn tank, Foshan Gaoxun is also developing a waterless cloth tank. Luo Yonglu said that green and low-carbon is the direction of high-quality development of the textile printing and dyeing industry, and anhydrous dyeing is a market requirement.
"The update speed of the product is too fast, and there is no development without R&D. Luo Yonglu said. Foshan Gaoxun plans to invest 30 million yuan to set up a textile equipment research institute, recruit experts and talents in related fields, and carry out research and development and design of related equipment and processes. Not only that, Foshan Gaoxun has maintained long-term cooperation with well-known domestic universities and scientific research institutions to escort the technological research and development of enterprises.
"Technological breakthroughs have taken us to a new level, but technology needs time to settle. Although the printing and dyeing equipment from research and development to promotion cycle is long, but Sanji Precision Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sanji Precision") Secretary of the Board of Directors Zhang Weiwei firmly believes that continuous investment in research and development, there will always be a day when it will bear fruit. At present, there are more than 150 R&D personnel in Sanji Precision, and more than 30 million yuan is invested in technology research and development every year. At the end of last year, Sanji Precision hired Bernd Brandhorn, a textile technology expert with nearly 30 years of industry experience, as its global technical director.
"Market volatility is normal for traditional industries, and companies need to learn to adapt quickly. Engaging in R&D now will help to enhance your competitiveness in the next stage. Zhang Weiwei said. With excellent product design and development capabilities, advanced technology level and strong service capabilities, Sanji Precision has been recognized by well-known enterprises in the industry such as Shenzhou International, Hangmin Co., Ltd., Shengtai Group, Lima Group, Guanxing Group, etc., and has established a good and stable cooperative relationship with them, which has laid a solid foundation for the next development of the company.
Diversified and innovative layout of new tracks
The printing and dyeing equipment on the current market is relatively easy to imitate. "The appearance of the products is similar but the actual use experience is very different, and the future cannot be won by imitation", the printing and dyeing equipment enterprises that are well versed in this are taking R&D and innovation as the driving force for upward growth, continuing to innovate and layout new tracks in the future.
Bai Yuxuan, assistant to the general manager of Yuanxin Industry, said that in 2024, Yuanxin Industry will seize the new market demand, pay close attention to high-end equipment manufacturing technology and services, continuously deepen the integrated innovation of production, education, research and application, accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive and multi-channel R&D system, and continue to build core advantages.
"In terms of product innovation, we will continue to extend the market application of hot air stenter setting machine to realize the integrated innovation of the front and rear processes of dyeing and finishing; at the same time, we will focus on the development of more efficient, intelligent and environmentally friendly dyeing machines; not only that, but also cooperate with heat energy recovery and waste gas treatment manufacturers in the industry to set up a professional team to jointly develop intelligent heat recovery and waste gas treatment integrated machine for setting machines; continuously improve the application of SXS hot air stenter setting machine in woven fabrics; and aim at the high-end demand of liquid ammonia mercerizing finishing equipment. In 2024, Yuanxin Industry will further strengthen independent innovation and continue to extend the industrial chain on the basis of the original products. At the same time, it will also open personalized and customized services to meet the diversified needs of the market. Bai Yuxuan said.
Adhering to the concept of "locking in the technology development ideas of high efficiency, energy saving and green environmental protection", Jiangsu SEG Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. plans to strengthen cooperation with universities and scientific research institutions at home and abroad in the process of product research and development, continuously introduce advanced production technology and equipment, and improve the technical content and added value of products. At the same time, it will also increase investment in product research and development, establish a sound research and development system and talent training mechanism, and lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the enterprise.
As the original creator of the ELFEED edge tracking system, Laimer (Zhejiang) Automation Control Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Laimer") has been shouldering the important responsibility of leading the market. Yang Zhiwei, manager of Laimer's textile department, said: "In terms of technology, Laimer has always adhered to the field of industrial automation and intelligence, combined with its own technical advantages, to provide users with solutions for energy saving, environmental protection and improving product added value." It will be interesting to see how a new device will be launched this year to help companies improve quality and efficiency. ”
"In 2024, printing and dyeing machinery enterprises should continue to maintain the spirit of innovation, seize new market opportunities, explore the research and development and application of new technologies, new processes and new equipment; continue to practice the concept of green environmental protection, promote environmental protection technologies and products, and contribute to the sustainable development of the industry; accelerate the development of automation, digitalization and intelligence, improve production efficiency, product quality and enterprise competitiveness; pay attention to personnel training and technical exchanges, and contribute to the greening of the industry. Provide strong support for automation and sustainable development, actively expand the international market, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with international counterparts, and introduce international advanced technology and management experience. Zhang Yutong, secretary general of the printing and dyeing machinery branch of the China Textile Machinery Association, said.
Written by reporter Teng Huirong
Editor / Wang Danyang