The AI robot tannery
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...
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SLTC conference to include SLG tour
The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) will host its 127th International Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, and will include a tour of Scottish Leather Group facilities. Read More...
Leather organisations publish free self-study modules
A group of leather industry organisations have published free leather technology self-study modules, now available to download. Read More...
Xingye Leather Technology expands beyond China
China based tanning company Xingye Leather Technology are expanding its operations in Asia outside of China with the construction of two new sites. Read More...
i-Tech appoints new General Manager
Italian leather automation and machinery technology company i-Tech has announced the appointment of Andrea Carandini as its new General Manager. Read More...
2024 Freiberg Leather Days opens call for papers
Organisers of the upcoming 12th Freiberg Leather Days conference have opened abstract submissions. Read More...
Assomac holds 2023 Members Meeting in Milan
The Italian association of manufacturers of footwear, leather goods and tannery technologies (Assomac) held its 2023 Members’ Meeting on November 10. Read More...
Apple to no longer use leather in products
Apple has announced that its products will no longer come with leather cases, straps or other accessories, as part of efforts to improve its environmental impact. Read More...
Systemhaus wins technological innovation award
Software solutions provider Systemhaus has won the Technological Innovation category at the 51st ADVB/RS Export Awards. Read More...
FILK re-opens tanning technology centre
On June 27, the day before the Freiberg Leather Days event, German research institute FILK re-opened its tanning technology centre. Read More...
