Smartex.ai

Check out the factory of the future concept at Santoni booth in ITMA Asia + CITME SG 2025 Super smart Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH machines with new Smartex.ai AI models for jacquard fabrics 👌 #circularknitting #jacquard #artificialintelligence Rui Pereira Andrea Carducci Giovanni Gondola Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise Camila Panizzi Luz Rui Ferreira

The Role of AI in Textiles: Toolset, Not Intelligence Despite the marketing spin, artificial intelligence (AI) isn't truly "intelligent." Systems like ChatGPT are large language models (LLMs) designed to process language and generate sophisticated responses. These models can interpret various forms of input, including spoken language or pixel-based data in multimodal applications. However, calling these models "smart" is akin to branding devices with a lowercase "i" and implying they are conscious. For those who have explored AI programs, it’s clear that these are powerful tools, but they do not think. Yet, these tools enable users without specialized education to achieve tasks like coding, generating visuals, or creating sophisticated systems like web pages and pattern recognition. In textiles, where hands-on experience often outweighs formal education on the factory floor, LLMs can democratize knowledge, enabling faster decision-making and innovation. Integrating LLMs across processes, where different AI systems “speak” to each other, holds immense potential. However, LLMs have their limitations. They operate on a probabilistic understanding of language and, without proper guidance, can produce incoherent outputs. The challenge is akin to "Chinese whispers" (as described in [this Nature article](https://lnkd.in/g7bp-JzR)), where meaning is lost as models process information. Maintaining clarity and precision in AI outputs is crucial. Still, the biggest hurdle for AI in textiles is the physical manipulation of materials. Just as we selectively breed fruits and vegetables for optimal flavor, textile production demands similar precision in material adjustments. AI cannot replace this hands-on craftsmanship, but it can significantly reduce the wastage of sampling—cutting down the typical 18-month development cycle to something more aligned with real-time human focus. This optimization can have an exponential impact on reducing carbon footprints. AI also holds potential in automating tedious tasks, such as quality control and defect detection (through solutions like Smartex.ai ), streamlining manufacturing processes. AI in textiles is promising, but we must be cautious not to overpromise, as was the case with Industry 4.0 a decade ago. Let’s focus on what LLMs can realistically achieve today and use them to solve genuine industry challenges, not just generate hype. And to those of you worried, you can relax—we’re far from Skynet! #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM #TextileIndustry #AIinManufacturing #SustainableInnovation #Industry40 #SmartTextiles #AIandTextiles #QualityControl #SustainableFashion #TextileTechnology #InnovationLeadership

What’s the number 1 advice Camila Panizzi, Director of Global Marketing at Smartex.ai has for marketing leaders? She recently joined us on Marketing From the Front Lines to answer this question and many more. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/efxHre-e

Discover the power of the complete Smartex System: Smartex CORE enhances machine performance, FACT streamlines factory management, and LOOP elevates communication. Together, they deliver end-to-end quality control for the modern textile factory. Unmatched assurance with 100% inspected fabric and advanced quality control. 𝐓𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.smartex.ai/ Smartex.ai , Camila Panizzi Luz #SmartexSystem #TextileInnovation #QualityControl #SmartManufacturing

Can you spot the defects? 🔎 Our system can! Check out these jacquard fabric examples & let us know: • What type of defects do you see? • Where in the fabric are they located? Drop your answers in the comments below! 👇 Bonus points if you can identify all four. #textiletech #jacquard #defectdetection #jacquard #sustainability #smartfabric #smartexai #advancingtextiles

"My philosophy is to build trust & transparency with customers, focusing on long-term relationships rather than just quick wins... When you do Marketing with honesty & passion for a product that can help solve a problem, you don't only build a strong brand, but you can really create a lasting impact." 💜 Don't miss this interview with our Director of Global Marketing Camila Panizzi Luz covering her international perspective & strategy with Brett Stapper x Front Lines on Spotify. 🎙️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d4TYYvXv #smartex #podcast #marketing #ai #innovation #leadership #globalmarketing #impact #advancingtextiles

Our AI-powered fabric inspection system catches defects that the human eye might miss - from knitting inconsistencies to subtle pattern variations. The result? Beyond just waste reduction, we're transforming production data into actionable intelligence. What makes this special? Traditional quality control typically catches defects after numerous of meters of fabric are already produced, or have travelled further down the supply chain. Our real-time monitoring means issues are caught within seconds - not hours, days, or weeks. This isn't just about saving fabric – it's about transforming how textiles are made: •⁠ ⁠Less water wasted on rejected materials •⁠ ⁠Reduced energy consumption from unnecessary production •⁠ ⁠Fewer perfectly good materials ending up as waste It's not just better for the planet - it's better for business. That purple glow is our AI vision system at work, scanning every thread to ensure quality from the start. Because the most sustainable fabric is made right the first time. 💜 #smartmanufacturing #textileinnovation #circulareconomy #worldcirculartextilesday #smartexai

For the longest time, I have been following Smartex.ai's journey, mostly because it lives up to its name and truly is smart. But also because it is a dim light of hope for what the textile cluster in Portugal has the potential to become, should it learn to reinvent itself: high-tech, sustainable, and disruptively innovative. It is great to see Smartex.loop becoming widespread, and hopefully, it will become routine. Traceability is not tomorrow's issue; it is present, and I am sure Smartex.loop has the potential to be an integral piece of that puzzle. I look forward to seeing it broaden to the manufacturing sector...

What a fantastic couple of days in Stockholm representing Smartex.ai at the H&M Group’s Entrepreneurs’ Days 🇸🇪 - 👌🏽Incredibly organised two days by the H&M Ventures Team, led by Chief Organiser, Sofia Frick - 🤩A ton of senior people present & engaged. From new CEO Daniel Ervér, to the fascinating Adam Karlsson, practical Head of Production Ulf Krigsman to the impact leaders Kim Hellström Ulrika Leverenz and Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten. - 💡Always great to hang out with fellow innovators I met during my Fashion for Good days - Edward Brial and John Bertolaso from Materra, Christopher Hunter from Colorifix, Neeka Mashouf and Leila Mashouf from Rubi Laboratories, & Benoit Illy from Fairbrics. - 🧠New idol in Katherine Homuth from SRTX showing how you build up an ingredient brand. Watch that space 👀 - ⚡️Huge energy from the H&M Ventures team that are demonstrating what it means to be active investors. As ever, hugely indebted to our inside woman, Kathy Gromotka, and her awesome team led by Nanna Andersen, Erik Lagerblad and Peter Ekeberg. Fashion has changed - and H&M are aware. They are putting their entrepreneurial hat back on and we’re here to work it out together. Smartex is focused on significantly reducing the inbuilt inefficiency in the supply chain & shining a light on the black box of Tier 2. We need the Modern Textile Factory yesterday. Let’s get to it 🌍🏭👕🌏

There is a MASSIVE distance & effort from Good --> to Great. And #textile inspection is really a perfect example! Check out this cool example of a Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG tubular machine, with Smartex.ai full inspection & detection of all crazy tiny defects. Can you imagine a human doing that !?? Much more to come 👊 Beautiful photo from Familitex Tecelagem, Lda :) #artificialintelligence #textileindustry #circularknittingmachines #zerowaste Camila Panizzi Luz Taylor Bradley Will Barrett Rui Pereira António Rocha Paulo Ribeiro Márcio Quintela Ricardo Couto Ricardo Ferreira Rita Santos Alon Lavi