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German-based testing device manufacturer emtec Electronic will exhibit an innovative product portfolio designed to improve processes and product quality, reduce waste and save energy at the Paper & Biorefinery trade conference from May 24-25 in Graz, Austria. Organized by the Academic Paper Engineering Association of the Graz University of Technology (APV Graz), the annual trade fair brings together major names and newcomers from the pulp, paper and board industries for two days of idea exchange and networking. This year’s focus is on sustainable energy solutions, and the lineup includes...
The 54th annual Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil from October 4-6, 2022 will focus on technological trends, governance and innovation in the context of promoting greater sustainability. emtec Electronic GmbH will present a selection of its paper measuring and testing devices that help reduce resource waste and optimize quality.  Leipzig, Germany, 04.09.2022 – Regarded as Latin America’s biggest event in the forest-based industry production chain, the ABTCP congress is expected to attract thousands of pulp and paper industry executives and professionals...
From June 8-14, 2023 at the ITMA in Milan, Italy, the testing device manufacturer emtec Electronic reveals its latest innovation, which will take the haptic testing of textiles and nonwovens to the next level. It’s booked as the world’s largest international exhibition for textile and garment technology: The renowned ITMA exhibition brings together a global audience to present the latest developments along the entire value chain of the textiles industry. At its last showing in 2019, the ITMA attracted more than 100,000 visitors from 136 countries, the majority of which were key decision-makers...
The largest convention for the pulp and paper industry in Central and South America, the International Congress and ExpoAcotepac 2023, will take place in Cali, Colombia from February 8-10, 2023. IDM Test will be onsite to present innovative testing devices for quality control and product optimization at the event, including the emtec Electronic product line.   Accurate data regarding the cationic demand and zeta potential of fibers in the wet end of papermaking leads to a smoother running process and higher product quality. With this end in mind, emtec Electronic GmbH developed the partner...
The Germany-based device manufacturer emtec Electronic will introduce its latest innovation in objective haptic measurement for textiles and nonwovens from June 19-21, 2023 at the Outdoor Retailer Summer event in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Outdoor enthusiasts are always on the lookout for high-performance, durable recreational clothing that goes the extra mile in terms of comfort. When designing a garment’s tactile properties, it pays for manufacturers to have objective data on hand. Quality markers of comfort, such as softness, smoothness, flexibility and recovery behavior, form the standard...
Paper engineers and papermaking professionals from three different trade associations will get together from October 21-22 for their 5th annual meeting in Berchtesgaden, Germany. Leipzig, Germany, 12.09.2022 – Innovation is the central theme of this year’s Symposium of Paper Engineers: Particularly innovation that allows paper manufacturers to stay competitive in an increasingly challenging market. Organized by the Vereinigte Papierfachverband München e. V. (VPM), the Akademische Papieringenieurverein Dresden e. V. (APV Dresden) and the Akademischer Papieringenieurverein Darmstadt e. V. (APV...
Leipzig-based testing equipment manufacturer emtec Electronic will present progressive solutions for reducing broke, automating processes, and optimizing product quality at the Zellcheming Expo from June 20-22 in Wiesbaden, Germany.  Accurate testing is key to ensuring an efficient papermaking process and a high product quality. From knowledge of the pulp, to the mineral filler content, surface porosity, hydrophobia and haptics, having reliable data on hand enables manufacturers to achieve their production goals and a quick Return-On-Investment. In addition, easy digitization of the results...
The Leipzig-based manufacturer of testing equipment for the pulp, paper, tissue and board industry will present solutions to automate quality control and improve product quality from June 12-14 at the XV Scientific and Technical Conference and Exhibition INPAP 2023 in Lodz.  The INPAP Conference, hosted by the Centre of Papermaking and Printing at Lodz University of Technology, brings together industry professionals to present scientific research regarding new developments in the manufacture of pulp, paper, tissue and board. Emtec Electronic will be attending the event as an exhibitor to present...
Leipzig-based manufacturer emtec Electronic GmbH will introduce a novel and time-saving way to evaluate the human tactile sensation in a presentation at the Performance Days Functional Fabric Fair. The event takes place on March 15-16 in Munich, Germany. Human tactile sensation is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by many subjective factors, including hand sensitivity, personal preference, mood, and culture. For the textile industry, this subjectivity often makes it difficult to reliably reproduce the haptic qualities of a fabric, especially when sourcing and production take place in...
Leipzig-based manufacturer emtec Electronic GmbH presents an innovative and time-saving device for the objective evaluation of hand-feel and comfort of textile and nonwoven materials from April 18-21 at the INDEX in Geneva, Switzerland.   Whether the product is needle-punched garments, protective clothing, sanitary pads, or baby diapers – many nonwoven materials must achieve certain haptic standards to meet customer demands. Especially when the product is meant for personal use, research shows that consumers prefer materials that are pleasing to the touch.  Depending on the product, this could...
German-based testing device manufacturer emtec Electronic will present the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at the Techtextil North America from May 10-12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Innovation will be a central aspect of this year’s Techtextil North America trade fair, the only show dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens on the continent. The event showcases innovative solutions across all vertical aspects of the industry, including research and development, raw materials, production, quality assurance, conversion, treatment, and recycling.  Leipzig-based manufacturer of specialized...
Germany’s emtec Electronic GmbH will present its product palette of specialized measuring and testing equipment, each designed to optimize product quality while saving time and resources, at the MIAC in Lucca, Italy from October 12-14, 2022.  Leipzig, Germany, 04.09.2022 – Whether a paper product is particularly tear-resistant, absorbent, water-proof or soft: Its properties are a result of intentional measures taken in the wet-end or during conversion. Knowing the right quantity of additives needed to achieve the desired effect saves resources and helps attain optimum product quality.  Technologies...
  • Ziel: Bestimmung des Optimums von Tissue-Weichheit und dem Einsatz von Lotion
  • eingebettetes PDF in Infomaterial Ordner: 15_Applikationsbeispiele_alle_Geraete/Application_example_TSA_Tissue_lotion_optimization_DE.pdf
  • verwandte Produkte: TSA - Tissue Softness Analyzer
Ein Tissue-Verarbeiter möchte ein weicheres Produkt anbieten. Eine Möglichkeit, die Weichheit zu erhöhen ist der Auftrag von Lotion in der Tissue-Verarbeitung.
From April 25-27, 2023, at one of the most prominent conventions for the pulp, paper, tissue, and board industries in Europe, the IMPS International Munich Paper Symposium, testing device manufacturer emtec Electronic GmbH will present its innovative technology designed to optimize process runnability and product quality. Operating under the theme “Progress in board and paper technology,” the 31st annual IMPS will once again bring together industry professionals for three days of idea exchange, expert lectures, exhibitions, and professional networking.  During the Symposium, Leipzig-based...
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  • Untersuchung von:
    • Eigenschaft: Intermediate and finished products of nonwoven and textile industry
  • Vorteile:
    • Vorteil: objective determination of the softness, roughness and stiffness (independent availability of the results)
    • Vorteil: measurement of elasticity (elongation) as well as of hysteresis and plasticity (recovery behavior) are integrated in standard measurement
    • Vorteil: measurement of the compressibility and crumplability with special modules possible
    • Vorteil: calculation of a so-called HF (hand feel) value by different algorithms possible (HF value = touch, comfort)
    • Vorteil: special finished goods, such as diapers, femcare products or seat belts can be measured by the help of special adapters
    • Vorteil: excellent correlation with the human tactile sensation
    • Vorteil: accurate and reliable
    • Vorteil: easy handling and transportation
  • Produktbeschreibung:

    The touch or comfort of a nonwoven or textile product becomes a more and more important quality parameter. Different expectations of different people, especially when they are coming from completely different parts in the world make it hard to create the right mix of soft and smooth and flexible or stiff. Additionally each type of nonwoven or textile product needs its own mix, a t-shirt needs to feel different compared to a pair of jeans, a wet wipe needs to feel different compared to a baby diaper. Humans can rank or rate different qualities of a nonwoven or textile product according to the overall haptic impression. But for a human it is hard to say, why one product is preferred over the other, is it because of a softer or smoother feel or is one a bit more flexible than the other one? Those questions cannot be answered by hand tests.

    The emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer in comparison to this measures the three basic haptic parameters micro-surface variations (determine the feeling of softness), macro-surface variations (determine the feeling of smoothness) and the stiffness. Besides the three, plasticity and hysteresis, which determine the recovery, and the elasticity (elongation) are measured objectively and individually by the device. From all these parameters, a hand feel value (touch, comfort) can be calculated by algorithms. The algorithms need to be adapted to the market where the tested product is supposed to be sold and to its application. Hand feel values, calculated by adapted algorithms, often show a correlation of up to almost 100 percent to the human perception.    

  • Anwender: Chemical suppliers, Nonwovens producers, Nonwovens converters, Textile producers , Textile converters, Machine builders for nonwovens, Printing machine builders, Machine builders for textile industry, Universities & Institutes, Retailers, Fiber manufacturers, Fashion labels
  • Anwendungsgebiete: Process optimization, Product optimization, Benchmarking, R&D, Incoming control, Quality assurance, Complaint management, Troubleshooting, Marketing & Sales
  • Ergebnisse:
    • Wert:

      TS750

      , Beschreibung:

      Roughness 

    • Wert:

      TS7

      , Beschreibung:

      Softness

    • Wert:

      D

      , Beschreibung:

      in-plane stiffness 

    • Wert:

      E

      , Beschreibung:

      Elasticity

    • Wert:

      P

      , Beschreibung:

      Plasticity 

    • Wert:

      H

      , Beschreibung:

      Hysteresis

  • technische Daten:
    • Titel: device dimensions, Wert: 44 x 19 x 47 cm (H x W x D)
    • Titel: device weight, Wert: 19 kg
    • Titel: standard sample dimension, Wert: 11.28 cm
    • Titel: power supply, Wert: 115-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
  • Downloads:
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (English), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_en.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (English), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_en.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (French), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_fr.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (French), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_fr.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Spanish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_es.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Spanish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_es.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Italian), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_it.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Italian), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_it.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Turkish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_tr.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Turkish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_tr.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Swedish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_se.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Swedish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_se.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Japanese), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_jp.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Japanese), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_jp.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Chinese), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_zh.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Chinese), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_zh.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Russia), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_ru.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Russia), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_ru.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (Polish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_nw_pl.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (Polish), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA_leaflet_textile_pl.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Booklet-Nonwoven (English), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/02_Nonwoven/02_Booklet/emtec_TSA_Tactile_Sensation_Analyzer_nw booklet_en.pdf
    • Beschriftung : Booklet-Textile (English), Link: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA/03_Textil/02_Booklet/emtec_TSA_Tactile_Sensation_Analyzer_textile booklet_en.pdf
  • Applikationsbeispiele inaktiv: Nein
  • Applikationsbeispiele: Comparison of one fabric, treated differently, Optimizing wet wipes by comparing the base material (dry) and the finished product (wet)
  • Videos:
    • Vorschaubild: , Videodatei: images/stories/infomaterial/01_TSA\02_Nonwoven\06_Produktvideos\10_Internet/TSA Produktvideo vertont - 1080p - YT
    • Vorschaubild: , Videodatei: images/stories/infomaterial\01_TSA\02_Nonwoven\06_Produktvideos\10_Internet\emtec_TSA_2020_VERSION6_FINAL_1080
  • Success Stories & Wissenschaftliche Studien:
    • Beschriftung: Effects of air, argon, and o2 plasma on hand-feel , Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/8/2/17
  • Zubehör inaktiv: Nein
  • Zubehör: Sample Punch
  • verwandte Produkte: BBT - Ball Burst Tester
The emtec TSA measures softness, roughness and stiffness of textiles and nonwovens objectively and reliably. Together with the stiffness, the elasticity, plasticity and hysteresis, which determine the elongation as well as the recovery behavior of the material, are measured. By the help of mathematical models, so-called hand feel values can be calculated, which correlate very well with the human expectation.
The innovative device from emtec Electronic GmbH will be on display at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 4-6, 2022. The TSA simulates the tactile perception of the human hand to arrive at an objective and reliable hand-feel value along the haptic parameters softness, smoothness, and in-plane stiffness, as well as measuring deformation and recovery behavior, within seconds.  Leipzig, Germany, 04.09.2022 – What if you could quickly and objectively determine the haptics of textiles and nonwovens, digitize the findings, and use the results to compare remote...