Researchers developed hair-thin polymer fibers that bend and contract with electricity, enabling soft robotic actuators that can be woven into textiles.

Engineers at Oxford University have developed a rapid, ultra-low-cost method for manufacturing soft robots using common lab ...

Soft robotics has quickly moved from a niche research topic to a practical technology with real-world applications—from gentle grippers in ...

Engineers at the University of Oxford have developed a remarkably simple and inexpensive way to build soft robots. Using common laboratory tools and low-cost materials, the new method allows ...

Whether construction, mobility, aerospace or apparel: technical textiles drive numerous industries forward. Over four trade fair days, the Techtextil Forum (Hall 9.1) highlights key fields of ...

Zips, buttons, and labels all stand in the way of recycling our clothing. But removing them can be time, cost, and labor-intensive.

Robotics startup Rhoda AI has emerged from stealth with a new approach to robot ...

Qidong Lexin Textile Technology Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer in the textile finishing sector, has announced the completion of a strategic technical upgrade to its production facilities in ...

Oxford engineers create a rapid, low-cost method to fabricate soft robotic actuators using common lab equipment.

The Techtextil and Texprocess forums will present a forward-looking programme addressing key challenges facing the global textile industry when the events return to Frankfurt from 21–24 April 2026.