The second day of Simac Tanning Tech 2026 is underway at Fiera Milano Rho, bringing together technologies, expertise and new approaches for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries. Read More...
Tanneries are continuing to invest despite a challenging trading environment, with new machinery and equipment remaining the leading investment priority, according to the ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey 2026. Read More...
In his latest comment, Mike Redwood discusses Large Language Models (LLMs) - or, as they're more commonly known, AI searches. He argues that these models will continue to scrape data, primary and secondary sources to create optimised narratives, and provides some clear action points for the leather industry if it is to ensure it is summarised positively in such searches. Read More...
A tannery could potentially transform into a “factory of the future” by combining artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, writes Karl Flowers, ILM Consultant Technical Editor. Read More...
Ray Connor, COO of Mindhive Global, discusses the value of using verified hide-level data early and consistently. Read More...
Milan hosted a high-level international discussion on the future of retail on April 14, 2026, as Fashion Link Milano brought together global buyers, industry professionals and stakeholders at Palazzo Lombardia. Read More...
Artificial intelligence (AI), traceability and sustainability were among the key themes discussed at the CICB Sustainability Forum, a major event for the Brazilian leather sector that brings together industry leaders, technologists and sustainability experts to discuss the future of tanning. Held in the city of Novo Hamburgo and organised by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), ILM Editor Megan Thomas attended to learn more about how new technologies are reshaping leather production, improving ESG performance and helping the sector respond to evolving regulatory and market demands. Read More...
The CICB Sustainability Forum will take place on March 4 in Novo Hamburgo during the Fimec trade fair, with a forward-looking central theme of industry transformation through artificial intelligence (AI). Read More...
Vita Kobiela, Communications & Projects Manager, Cotance will be among the speakers at the upcoming Leather Supply Chain Conference - The Great Leather Reset, due to take place on March 11 in Hong Kong ahead of the APLF. Read More...
New Zealand-based technology company Mindhive Global has closed a Series A funding round that will accelerate deployment of Mindhive’s AI-powered leather intelligence technology across key global markets, including Brazil, Europe and Asia. Read More...
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