PILLAR 4 · AUTOMATION AND FASHION-TECH

Automation and Fashion Tech

The Future of the Industry. Optimizing labor and energy costs. AI, robotics, workflow. The most international pillar.

Product Categories:

  • Design-to-print workflow systems — from digital design to production.
  • RIP and color management software (Caldera, Colorgate, EFI, Onyx).
  • Web-to-print platforms for micro-brands and print-on-demand.
  • Digital fabric cutting systems (Zünd, Lectra, Gerber).
  • Robotics — packaging, folding, labeling, fulfillment.
  • AI in design — pattern generators, automatic brand color matching, sales prediction.
  • ERP and MES for the textile and printing industry.
  • IoT systems for monitoring printing machines.

Key exhibitors: EFI, Adobe, Caldera, Colorgate, Onyx, Inedit, Durst, Fujifilm Acuity, swissQprint, Zünd, Lectra, Gerber Technology, Bullmer, Optitex, CLO 3D, Browzwear, Tukatech, VML Enterprise Solutions, Thyme, AI Garment Tech, Printful Tech, OnPrintShop.

Smart Factory 4.0 Zone — a miniature production line: from online ordering through automatic printing, cutting, folding, and packaging. Live AI demonstrations generating designs based on briefs from visitors.

Tech Talks: ROI of automation in print shops with up to 50 employees. AI in pattern generation — case studies. Print-on-demand fulfillment 2.0.

Visitor Profile: production directors and COOs at medium and large print shops (50+ employees), POD business owners, IT and Operations Managers at apparel and workwear manufacturers, digital transformation consultants, investors and VC funds for fashion-tech, academia (Łódź, Dresden). Budget: €100,000–€1,000,000; decision-making cycle: 6–18 months.