On April 11th, the German company emtec Electronic GmbH will present its TSA Softness Analyzer at the IDC International Detergency Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany. Mr. Alexander Grüner will speak about the original background and the new insights of the measurement method in his presentation “Objective measurement of the haptic properties of textile materials”.
The TSA Softness Analyzer is already used in the tissue, nonwoven and textile industry and gives reliable and objective information about the three basic parameters, which determine the human feeling: the softness, roughness and...
emtec Electronic GmbH is pleased to announce its participation from April 9 – 12 in SaigonTex 2025, one of the leading international exhibitions for the textile and garment industry in Vietnam. The TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer along with the innovative cloud-based Virtual Haptic Library, will be shown by their trusted sales partner GOIN International Vietnam Co. at the booth no. 1H-10 in Hall A.
The TSA - Tactile Sensation Analyzer is a state-of-the-art measurement device that objectively evaluates the haptic properties of textiles and nonwovens, providing crucial data for...
emtec Electronic GmbH, a leading manufacturer for specialized measuring and testing devices, is set to showcase innovative solutions at the Tissue World Miami from January 31 to February 02 in Miami Beach, Florida, addressing prevalent challenges in the pulp and paper industry.
As an exhibitor at the Tissue World Miami, emtec Electronic will spotlight its newest products designed to tackle industry-wide issues such as resource waste in the wet-end and the precise determination of advanced haptic parameters. Among the showcased solutions will be the redesigned TSA Tactile Sensation...
- Industriezweig: paper application
- 360 Grad Bild (HTML Code): <a class="Magic360" data-options="columns: 83; rows: 1;"><img src="images/stories/produkte/TSA2/360-webp/01.webp" /></a>
- Untersuchung von:
- Eigenschaft: Base and finished products, even material of unusual shape
- Vorteile:
- Vorteil: objective determination of the softness, smoothness and flexibility (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 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 new TSA measures - like its previous model - the softness, smoothness and flexibility of base and finished tissue products objectively and reliably. Moreover, specific hand feel values (HF) can be calculated from these parameters using mathematical models.
A fundamentally improved capability of determining the sample's springback behavior has been added to the new device. Furthermore, the new TSA offers the possibility to measure two additional parameters: thermal haptics (surface thermal conductivity) and thermal insulation. A camera can take a high-resolution image of the clamped sample in order to give the user a visual impression of the material and to carry out further analyses.
All of this data is automatically digitized and can be processed and stored according to customer-specific requirements through a cloud-based haptic database, the Virtual Haptic Library, making it available to authorized persons worldwide in real-time (quality assurance and control).
- Anwender: Chemical suppliers, Paper machine builders, Tissue producers, Tissue converters, Pulp producers, Universities & Institutes, Retailers, Fiber manufacturers
- Ergebnisse:
- Wert:
Smoothness / Roughness
- Wert:
Softness
- Wert:
Flexibility / Stiffness
- Wert:
Hand Feel (depending on mathematical models)
- Wert:
Plasticity (characterizing the recovery behaviour)
- Wert:
Hysteresis (characterizing the recovery behaviour)
- Wert:
Recovery / Springback behaviour
- Wert:
Elasticity (depending on recovery properties)
- Wert:
Thermal haptics / Surface thermal conductivity
- Wert:
Thermal insulation
- Wert:
High-resolution image from the tissue sample
- Wert:
air permeability
- Wert:
- Anwendungsgebiete: Process optimization, Process control, Production control, Product optimization, Benchmarking, R&D, Incoming control, Quality assurance, Complaint management, Troubleshooting, Marketing & Sales
- technische Daten:
- Titel: device dimensions , Wert: 40,3 x 18,0 x 35,5 cm (H x W x D)
- Titel: device weight , Wert: 15 kg
- Titel: power supply , Wert: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Titel: standard sample dimension , Wert: 112,8 mm = 100 cm²
- Downloads:
- Beschriftung : Leaflet-Tissue (English) , Link: images/stories/infomaterial/20_TSA2/01_Tissue/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA2_tissue_leaflet_EN.pdf
- Applikationsbeispiele inaktiv: Nein
- Applikationsbeispiele: Optimization of the blade life time, Optimizing the amount of lotion, which is often added in the tissue converting
- Videos:
- Vorschaubild:
, Videodatei:
images/stories/infomaterial/20_TSA2/04_Industrieunabhaengig/01_Produktvideos/LAY2-TSA-2023.mp4
- Vorschaubild:
- Zubehör inaktiv: Ja
- verwandte Produkte: CAS touch! - Charge Analyzing System, FPA touch! - Fiber Potential Analyzer, FPO - Fiber Potential Analyzer Online
The new TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer not only features a high-quality design, but also convinces with extended possibilities for determining haptic comfort of hygienic paper. Additionally, the device captures a high-resolution picture of the sample and can be connected to a Virtual Haptic Library (cloud-based database).
The TSA measuring instrument and measuring method are internationally patented and protected.
- Industriezweig: textile application
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- Untersuchung von:
- Eigenschaft: Base and finished products of nonwovens and textiles, even material of unusual shape
- 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 new TSA measures - like its previous model - the softness, smoothness and flexibility of base and finished products objectively and reliably. Moreover, specific hand feel values (HF) can be calculated from these parameters using mathematical models.
A fundamentally improved capability of determining the sample's springback behavior has been added to the new device. Furthermore, the new TSA offers the possibility to measure two additional parameters: thermal haptics (surface thermal conductivity) and thermal insulation. A camera can take a high-resolution image of the clamped sample in order to give the user a visual impression of the material and to carry out further analyses.
All of this data is automatically digitized and can be processed and stored according to customer-specific requirements through a cloud-based haptic database, the Virtual Haptic Library, making it available to authorized persons worldwide in real-time (quality assurance and control). Additionally, this Virtual Haptic Library enables a search for suitable fabrics worldwide, cataloged according to haptic properties.
- Anwender: Chemical suppliers, Textile producers , Textile converters, Machine builders for textile industry, Universities & Institutes, Retailers, Fiber manufacturers, Fashion labels
- Ergebnisse:
- Wert:
Surface Smoothness
, Beschreibung:Surface Smoothness is the absence of significant texture or deviations from an ideal surface, indicating minimal peaks and valleys (macro structures on the surface). In technical contexts, it refers to a surface with minor irregularities. The surface smoothness affects performance, appearance, and functionality.
- Wert:
Surface Softness
, Beschreibung:Surface Softness refers to the tactile sensation of a material's surface, determined by its physical characteristics like micro-surface variations and micro-compressibility (surface compressibility) when touched with fingertips. It is distinct from bulk softness, which involves the material's overall pliability when crumpled or folded.
- Wert:
Stretch & Recovery
, Beschreibung:The "Stretch" of a textile refers to its ability to be pulled or elongated in size.
The "Recovery Behavior" of a textile refers to its ability to return to its original shape and dimensions after being pulled or elongated in size. Three different parameters determine the recovery behavior of a textile fabric: the hysteresis, the plasticity (recovery), the elasticity.
- Wert:
Hand Feel Value
, Beschreibung:The emtec TSA objectively measures the three basic parameters which determine the human hand feeling: micro-surface variations (feeling of softness), the macro-surface variations (feeling of smoothness) and the flexibility (in-plane stiffness) of any kind of textile material. By the help of special algorithms, these single parameters can be combined to the so-called Hand Feel (HF) Value. With the right mathematical model, a correlation to the human expectation of up to almost 100 percent is possible.
- Wert:
Crumple Resistance
, Beschreibung:Crumple Resistance in textiles is the fabric's ability to resist a load that is applied to deform it; e.g., consumers in the store grabbing into a garment.
- Wert:
Thermo Haptic
, Beschreibung:How warm or cool does a fabric feel on the surface defines Thermo Haptic.
- Wert:
Thermal Insulation
, Beschreibung:Thermal Insulation is a material's ability to restrict the transfer of heat, keeping the body warm in cold environments or preventing heat from entering in hot ones by trapping air within its fibers and structure.
- Wert:
Compressibilty
, Beschreibung:Compressibility is the ability of a material to reduce its thickness or volume when subjected to an external pressure, a property that is crucial for a comfort and overall "handle" or feel. The compressibility of a textile is directly linked to its internal structure. For instance, loose fiber masses and woven fabrics with an intricate arrangement of fibers show different compressibility behaviors.
- Wert:
Air Permeability
, Beschreibung:Air Permeability measures the ease with which air passes through a fabric, indicating its "breathability". It's determined by testing how much air flows through a fabric under specific pressure and time conditions. This property is crucial for various applications, including sportswear for moisture regulation, medical textiles for patient comfort, and technical textiles like filter fabrics and parachutes for their performance.
- Wert:
Camera Shot
, Beschreibung:High-resolution image from the sample.
- Wert:
- Anwendungsgebiete: Process optimization, Process control, Production control, Product optimization, Benchmarking, R&D, Incoming control, Quality assurance, Complaint management, Troubleshooting, Marketing & Sales
- technische Daten:
- Titel: device dimensions , Wert: 40,3 x 18,0 x 35,5 cm (H x W x D)
- Titel: device weight , Wert: 15 kg
- Titel: power supply , Wert: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Titel: standard sample dimension , Wert: 112,8 mm = 100 cm² (round circle)
- Downloads:
- Beschriftung : Leaflet-Textile (English) , Link: images/stories/infomaterial/20_TSA2/02_Textil/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA2_textile_leaflet_EN.pdf
- Applikationsbeispiele inaktiv: Nein
- Applikationsbeispiele: Comparison of one fabric treated differently
- Videos:
- Vorschaubild:
, Videodatei:
images/stories/infomaterial/20_TSA2/04_Industrieunabhaengig/01_Produktvideos/LAY2-TSA-2023.mp4
- Vorschaubild:
- Pressemitteilungen: How to determine the human touch of textiles: emtec’s TSA at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Ahead in the digital future with emtec’s award-winning technology Tactile Sensation Analyzer at the Techtextil in Frankfurt, Sustainable Textile Manufacturing in Focus: emtec Electronic at Saigontex 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, emtec sets course for 2026 at EXINTEX — showcasing TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer Testing live with Exametrik, Emtec Electronic celebrates 30 Years of Innovation, Precision and Global Partnerships, Objective Hand-Feel Determination at ITMA: emtec presents the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer, Objective haptic testing for better decision-making – emtec at Texworld New York City, emtec`s Industry Networking for the Future of Textile Measurement: Collaboration with Harrie Schoots
- Zubehör inaktiv: Ja
- verwandte Produkte: CAS touch! - Charge Analyzing System, FPA touch! - Fiber Potential Analyzer
The new emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer for textile application not only features a high-quality design, but also convinces with extended possibilities for determining haptic comfort. Additionally, the device captures a high-resolution picture of the sample and can be connected to the cloud-based Virtual Haptic Library.
The TSA measuring instrument and measuring method are internationally patented and protected.
- Industriezweig: nonwoven application
- 360 Grad Bild (HTML Code): <a class="Magic360" data-options="columns: 83; rows: 1;"><img src="images/stories/produkte/TSA2/360-webp/01.webp" /></a>
- Untersuchung von:
- Eigenschaft: Base and finished products of nonwovens, even material of unusual shape
- Vorteile:
- Vorteil: objective determination of the softness, smoothness and flexibility (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 new TSA measures - like its previous model - the softness, smoothness and flexibility of base and finished nonwoven products objectively and reliably. Moreover, specific hand feel values (HF) can be calculated from these parameters using mathematical models.
A fundamentally improved capability of determining the sample's springback behavior has been added to the new device. Furthermore, the new TSA offers the possibility to measure two additional parameters: thermal haptics (surface thermal conductivity) and thermal insulation. A camera can take a high-resolution image of the clamped sample in order to give the user a visual impression of the material and to carry out further analyses.
All of this data is automatically digitized and can be processed and stored according to customer-specific requirements through a cloud-based haptic database, the Virtual Haptic Library, making it available to authorized persons worldwide in real-time (quality assurance and control).
- Anwender: Chemical suppliers, Nonwovens producers, Nonwovens converters, Machine builders for nonwovens, Universities & Institutes, Retailers, Fiber manufacturers
- Ergebnisse:
- Wert:
Smoothness / Roughness
- Wert:
Softness
- Wert:
Flexibility / Stiffness
- Wert:
Hand Feel (depending on mathematical models)
- Wert:
Plasticity (characterizing the recovery behaviour)
- Wert:
Hysteresis (characterizing the recovery behaviour)
- Wert:
Recovery / Springback behaviour
- Wert:
Elasticity (depending on recovery properties)
- Wert:
Thermal haptics / Surface thermal conductivity
- Wert:
Thermal insulation
- Wert:
Air permeability
- Wert:
High-resolution image from the nonwoven sample
- Wert:
- Anwendungsgebiete: Process optimization, Process control, Production control, Product optimization, Benchmarking, R&D, Incoming control, Quality assurance, Complaint management, Troubleshooting, Marketing & Sales
- technische Daten:
- Titel: device dimensions , Wert: 40,3 x 18,0 x 35,5 cm (H x W x D)
- Titel: device weight , Wert: 15 kg
- Titel: power supply , Wert: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Titel: standard sample dimension , Wert: 112,8 mm = 100 cm²
- Downloads:
- Beschriftung : Leaflet-Nonwoven (English) , Link: images/stories/infomaterial/20_TSA2/03_Nonwoven/01_Leaflet/emtec_TSA2_nonwoven_leaflet_EN.pdf
- Applikationsbeispiele inaktiv: Nein
- Applikationsbeispiele: Optimizing wet wipes by comparing the base material (dry) and the finished product (wet)
- Videos:
- Vorschaubild:
, Videodatei:
images/stories/infomaterial/20_TSA2/04_Industrieunabhaengig/01_Produktvideos/LAY2-TSA-2023.mp4
- Vorschaubild:
- Zubehör inaktiv: Ja
- verwandte Produkte: CAS touch! - Charge Analyzing System, FPA touch! - Fiber Potential Analyzer
The new TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer not only features a high-quality design, but also convinces with extended possibilities for determining haptic comfort of nonwoven material. Additionally, the device captures a high-resolution picture of the sample and can be connected to the Virtual Haptic Library (cloud-based database).
The TSA measuring instrument and measuring method are internationally patented and protected.
Sustainability is the focus topic at this year´s Techtextil in Frankfurt/Main, and the German manufacturer emtec Electronic is presenting its latest technology for testing haptic textile properties. From April 23rd to 26th, textile and nonwovens experts can be convinced by this innovative testing device in combination with the digital database and minimize their CO2 footprint in the future despite globalization.
The emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer determines an objective number on the way a fabric subjectively feels to the touch. Combined with the cloud-based Virtual Haptic Library,...
Leipzig-based manufacturer emtec Electronic GmbH, an established innovator in specialized testing and measurement solutions, will be on-site from March 20-21st at Performance Days in Munich, Germany, with its latest innovative and time-saving device for objectively evaluating the hand-feel and comfort of textile and nonwoven materials.
The TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer from emtec Electronic is a state-of-the-art device that allows manufacturers to objectively measure the haptic parameters softness, smoothness, as well as deformation and recovery characteristics of fabrics in only a...