Get to know the ITA Group
The ITA Group connects research excellence with real-world application in fiber-based and textile high-performance materials. As a network of research institutes, industry partners, and training providers, we work with companies to explore new solutions along the textile value chain – from initial ideas to practical implementation and qualification. With around 450 experts across disciplines and industries, we bring together the right perspectives to move complex challenges forward.
Let’s explore how we can solve your challenges together.
Our Services
Your challange sets the direction. By combining deep research expertise with a clear understanding of industrial processes, we develop technologies that work beyond the lab. We do not stop at development. Through technology transfer and training, we enable teams and organizations to apply new solutions in practice.
Technology & Innovation
BIOTEXFUTURE
Technology Transfer
Biotexfuture stands for an interdisciplinary research and development program focused on replacing petroleum-based materials with bio-based alternatives across textile materials, processes, and products.
CYPRESS
Technology Transfer
CYPRESS aims to establish the Meuse-Rhine region as a pioneer in the sustainable, highly circular, and resource-efficient production of new climate-neutral electric mobility technologies.
Walk4Recycling
Technology Transfer
Under the headline “Walk4Recycling,” a fair tour shows how used textiles are turned into a new flat-knitted sweater made from ring-spun yarn (65% recycled cotton, 35% polyester). The high share of recycled fibers in such fine yarn is innovative, as these materials are usually used only for coarse rotor yarns.
Operations Excellence
Inline AI Vision Inspection in Textile Production
Development
Real-time process monitoring using a digital vision system enables early defect detection and immediate operator alerts. This improves response times, increases product quality, and reduces customer complaints.
SMARAGD
Development & Trainings
SMARAGD is a cross-border Interreg project supporting manufacturing SMEs in the Meuse–Rhine region in adopting digital technologies and sustainable material solutions to improve industrial processes and competitiveness.
Business Development
Insum
Network
Collaborative hub bringing together industry and research to analyze markets, connect expertise, and advance sustainable innovation in automotive interior systems.
WIRKsam
Development
The WIRKsam Competence Center supports regional companies in the textile industry and related sectors in shaping the workplace of the future and thereby strengthening their competitive position. To this end, we leverage the diverse capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI).
Versatile Trainings
To stay competitive in the textile industry, skilled professionals are essential. We address the shortage of qualified personnel through tailored training programs, innovation consulting, and seminars designed to meet your specific needs.
Our programs are led by highly qualified textile engineers and researchers from the RWTH Aachen University Institute of Textile Technology, giving you access to cutting-edge knowledge, future trends, and the latest research insights.
Any Questions? Our experts are here to help!
Our experts have extensive experience in their respective fields and are happy to assist you with their expertise. If you have any questions about our services or would like a personal consultation, please feel free to contact us at any time: we look forward to speaking with you.
Our Reception
We would be happy to assist you in person at the Digital Innovation Center Europe (DICE)! Please check our opening hours.
Vaalser Straße 460,
52074, Aachen
Germany
Monday- Friday: 09:00 am - 04:00pm