Smart Labs Shaping the Future of the Industry

Advancing Digital Textile Training

InnovaTex is establishing two vocational Smart Labs—one in Moldova and one in Ukraine—to enhance digital and smart skills in the textile industry. These labs will serve as training hubs, equipping students, professionals, and industry stakeholders with expertise in 3D textile design, fabric digitization, and personal protective equipment (PPE) development.

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Smart Labs for Textile Innovation

Led by TUM, the Smart Labs will be equipped, installed, and integrated into vocational training. With tailored courses and hands-on learning, they will drive digital transformation and strengthen Moldova’s and Ukraine’s textile sectors.

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Advanced Technology

Cutting-Edge Textile Digitization

Equipped with 3D scanners for fabric digitization and textile testing equipment to measure stretch and bending strength, ensuring precise material analysis.

State-Of-The-Art Visualization Tools

Include multimedia projectors and 3D fashion design software for virtual garment visualization, enabling detailed design and prototyping.

Sustainable Innovation

Supporting real-time simulation to optimize textile development, reducing material waste and improving production efficiency.

Long-Term Sustainability

Self-funded through service provision to textile sectors and external training activities.

Collaborative Network

Facilitates strategic cooperation agreements between Higher Education Institutions and Vocational Education Providers for advanced textile courses, joint research, and innovative curriculum development.

Open Source Learning

Provides freely accessible training materials on eLearning platform for 5+ years post-project.

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