Closing the Automation Gap

Closing the Automation Gap: 

Robotics for Textile Handling in Europe contributing to competitiveness

18 June 2026   I   09:30 – 13:00
Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC) Brussels Office
CSIC 7th Floor, Rue du Trône 62, 1050 Brussels

As Europe’s textile industry faces mounting pressure to innovate, automate, and transition toward more sustainable production models, robotics for textile handling is emerging as a strategic enabler of industrial competitiveness. The launch event of the White Book on robotic textile manipulation, created within the ROMANDIC project, brings together policymakers, researchers, technology developers, and industry leaders to explore how advanced robotics can help close the automation gap in textile manufacturing and recycling. Through high-level discussions, collaborative exchanges, and the unveiling of a new European Network of Excellence, the event will present a shared vision and roadmap for strengthening Europe’s leadership in smart, resilient, and circular textile production.

Take a look at the programme here.

The event is co-financed by the SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency and the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sport. Additionally, this event is co-financed by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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