The 2nd IMB Innovation Award

Under the patronage of The European Commission,

represented by the Director of the "Industrie Research" 

Directorate of the Directorate-General for Research,

Herbert von Bose IMB 2009 as a leading platform for innovation in the flexible materials processing sector, put  the spotlight on outstanding marketable innovations for the processing of flexible materials for the second time.

In addition to one Award for IMB exhibitors and one for research institutes, 2009 marked the debut of the “Students & Young Professionals Award" category. 

The judge panel selected the winners per category in a seperate meeting on 20 April 2009. The first three winners
have been announced on 22nd of April as an official part of the IMB Party.

                      Congratulations !

Group: IMB Exhibitor

1.) SARL ERBE INNOVATION
(intelligent linking machine )
2.) Lectra Deutschland GmbH
(3D/2D Design and product development)

3.) Dürkopp Adler AG
(twin-needle post bed machine for decorative
seams on the three-dimensionally shaperd workpieces)
 

Group: Students & Young Professionals

1.) Anne Selby Ltd.
The COMPLEAT Arashi Shibori wapping machine
2.) Technische Universität Dresden
(Preform for the carvon reinforced complex shaped composite structures)
3.) The University of Manchester
(combining fashion design and pattern drawing into in a single step)
 

Group: Research & Development

1.) TU Dresden
(3D-Simulation of Seams and Multiple-layer Apparel)
2.) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Institute of Textiles and Clothing
(Intelligent real-time Decision Support System for Quick response Apparel Production Planning and Control)
3.) The University of Zagreb
Faculty of Textile Technology (TTF )
(Modular Microwave device for thermal treatments of flexible materials)

We would like to thank you for your commitment and cooperation. We were delighted that you participated. We look forward to welcoming you back!