TAI Second Edition Of Textile 4.0 International Conference A Grand Success

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TAI Second Edition Of Textile 4.0 International Conference A Grand Success

Textile Association of India received a overwhelming response for the second edition of Textile 4.0, a prestigious international conference. The textile and garment industry responded as warmly and enthusiastically as in the first edition. [caption id="attachment_15552" align="alignleft" width="300"] Releasing the book pf papers.[/caption] The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit has the distinction of organising the international conferences on the emerging areas of Textile Trade and industry. During March 2018, TAI Mumbai Unit organised an international conference on “Textile 4.0;” a first of its kind in Asia and perhaps the second in the world to bring home the concept and its relevance to global competitiveness. During Industry 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0, the technological development was seen happening in leaps and bounds. The Industrial Revolution 4.0 in fact began in 2007. The new industrial revolution 4.0 is characterised by a confluence of emerging technology breakthroughs, including mobile connectivity, artificial intelligence, Internet of things, next-generation robotics, 3D printing, wearable and genetic engineering, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology and others. These technologies, combined and connected, will transform manufacturing and production systems with unprecedented speed and scope, impacting business models, economic growth, employment and sustainability. Hence, Industry 4.0 stands for intelligent production and new business models. The aim is on increasing productivity, flexibility and efficiency. Industry 4.0 or I 4.0 is already being implemented in India, though joint ventures & collaborations. [caption id="attachment_15553" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Distinguished Audience at the Conference[/caption] After the successful event of March 2018, there have been queries from different parts of India to organise the Second Edition on the Textile 4.0. Since concepts were discussed in the earlier event, it was thought appropriate to take the Second Edition on the same theme with view to address implementation of it in different segment of textile and apparel value chain. This was the background for this Conference Textile 4.0 - Second Edition. It was organised on 7^th February 2019 at Hotel Lalit, Andheri (E) in Mumbai. Inauguration function included Sanjay Jain, Chairman, CITI as Chief Guest, Dr. M. R. Ravi, IAS, Commissioner for Textiles, Government of Karnataka as Guest of Honour and Amir Sheikh, Senior Consultant, Gherzi Consulting Engineers P. Ltd as Key Note Speaker. It was graced by T. K. Sengupta, National President, TAI, Vilas Gharat, President, TAI Mumbai Unit, V. C. Gupte, Chairman, TAI Mumbai Unit, G. V. Aras, Conference Chairman, T. K. Chandra, Conference Adviser and A. V. Mantri, Secretary, TAI Mumbai Unit. G. V. Aras, Chairman of the Conference briefed the coverage of the deliberations programmed in the current version. He emphasized that the topics are so chosen that the entire supply chain starting from spinning, weaving, knitting garmenting and processing would be deliberated upon in the context of Textile 4.0. He also reiterated that the expert speakers have been requested to collate with the Indian Textile industry with similar case studies of other developed/developing countries. [caption id="attachment_15551" align="alignleft" width="300"] Key Note Speaker Amir Sheikh, Senior Consultant, Gherzi Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd. addressing the gathering.[/caption] Amir Sheikh, in his Key Note Address briefed the context of global competitiveness interalia Textile 4.0. He emphasized that the automation, use of internet, robotics and artificial intelligence are key factors to prudently managing the manufacturing processes to achieve higher productivity and quality of the out puts. There is necessity of synergising the machines with artificial intelligence and as such the production machines should comply with the theology of Industry 4.0 or Textile 4.0. Dr. M. R. Ravi, Guest of Honour for the event highlighted the importance technological advancement and its interface with the industry and policy makers to achieve the envisaged goals of achieving international norms of productivity and quality. [caption id="attachment_15549" align="alignright" width="300"] Suresh A. Kotak, Chairman, Kotak & Co. Ltd. receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award by the hands of Chief Guest Sanjay K. Jain.[/caption] TAI Mumbai Unit has set a precedent of felicitating every year, the textile professionals for their outstanding contribution and who have achieved land mark in their journey in Textile Industry. Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Kotak & Co. Ltd was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kotak contributed to Indian cotton Textile Industry over five decades in various capacities and contributed in the area of formulation of policies significantly. [caption id="attachment_15548" align="alignright" width="300"] Rahul N. Mehta, MD of Creative Casualwear Pvt. Ltd., receiving The Industrial Excellence Award by the hands of Chief Guest Sanjay K. Jain.[/caption] Rahul N. Mehta, Managing Director, Creative Casualwear Pvt. Ltd. was honoured with the Industrial Excellence Award. Mehta has long distinguished career & contribution in the garment industry. His outstanding performance in terms of creativity and professional management in the garment manufacturing is recognised all over the country, he is also a trainer and motivator. The awards were given by the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour. [caption id="attachment_15547" align="alignleft" width="300"] Inaugural Address by Chief Guest Sanjay K. Jain, Chairman, CITI.[/caption] Sanjay Jain, Chief Guest of the function spoke the relevance of the theme of the conference and opined that TAI Mumbai Unit and CITI could jointly organise similar events in different Textile Clusters to promote the Textile 4.0 across the nation.