Innovation is an integral part of our corporate strategy and one pillar for future growth. Our focus is on innovation projects that meet certain success criteria: market-driven, geared to customers’ needs and aligned to customers’ and our strategic goals.
Innovation
... distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
(Steve Jobs)
Innovation powered by Mehler
INNOVATION NETWORK & DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Our innovation process is structured as an end-to-end process. It starts and ends with our customer. The innovation power of MEHLER and its innovation network is strong. In addition to intense cooperation with our customers, we develop innovative solutions together with institutes, universities and selected partner companies and suppliers.
Our technical experts work closely together with our clients. Customers receive continuous feedback on all key stages of the development process, complete transparency into our project portfolio, early identification of critical situations, lowest possible ‘time-to-market’ and continuous validation after a product has been launched.
Our two R&D centers are located in our headquarters in Fulda / Germany and in our production plant in Famalicão / Portugal.
RF-free treatment solution
MehlerSustainAdhesive – MSA
Our experts developed a sustainable, RF-free and CO2-neutral treatment for Mechanical Rubber Goods (MRG) reinforced by technical textiles.
The innovative treatment solution MehlerSustainAdhesive – MSA – consists of natural components and contributes to a responsible treatment of the environment, people and our future.
Learn more about it by taking a look at our video.
Mehler is Shaping the future
With our knowledge and experience, we contribute to transfer ideas into value-added solutions for the benefit of our customers.
Lightweight Textiles
We offer a wide range of yarns and fabrics, which combine high functionality with low weight.
Fire- and Heat-resistant Textiles
We develop tailor-made fabrics that cover the entire spectrum from standard to highest requirements in terms of fire- and heat-resistance.
High-Performance Materials
We continuously test new high-performance materials developed by our suppliers, as well as new finishes and coatings, and integrate them into our value-added solutions for the market.
Hybrids
Hybrids are combinations of different materials in a twist or fabric. They are powerful because they combine the 'best of two worlds'. Wherever possible, we integrate hybrids in our value-added solutions for specific requirements.
Tape Fabrics
We develop tapes up to a width of 15mm. Our process ensures a twist-free weft in the final fabric to achieve optimum functionality. We can process multiple yarn materials and types, including matrix materials.
Smart Textiles
The basis of smart textiles is the combination of electronics, IT and textile technology. Applications are diverse and the market for smart textiles is booming. Together with selected customers, we develop smart textiles for a variety of applications.
RFL and RF-free Adhesives
We offer both RF-free (resorcinol formaldehyde-free) as well as RFL-free (resorcinol formaldehyde latex-free) adhesive solutions to combine textiles with various types of rubber.
Multiply Fabrics
With our special weaving equipment, we are able to create 3D structures and multi-layer fabrics.
Wire Fabrics
Our technology is designed to integrate metals and mineral fibers into our weaving process.
Industry 4.0
We invest continuously and develop our global production network. Our goal is to combine operation and information technology into a network of smart factories and machines.
THERMFIRE4WOVEN
MEHLER takes part in an innovation project called “ThermFire4Woven”. The project is focused on the development of lightweight components with outstanding thermal/fire, chemical and mechanical resistance, mainly for applications in the building and transportation industry. Solutions will be based on advanced textile fiber structures with specific finishes, surface treatments and coatings. A consortium of the following companies and organizations was formed to make this project a success:
Designation of the Project ThermFire4Woven – Advanced finished Fibrous Structures with high thermal efficiency and high fire resistance
Project Code POCI-01-0247-FEDER-033637
Main Objective Reinforcing the research, technological development and innovation
Region North
Beneficiary Entity Olbo & Mehler Tex Portugal, Lda
Approval Date 24.04.2018
Period 30.04.2018 – 29.04.2021
Total eligible cost 1.113.167,55 €
COMPANY
POSITION
OMT
Olbo & Mehler Tex Portugal, Lda
Lead Promoter
CEiiA
Center of Engineering and Product Development
Co-Promoter
CVR
Center for the Valorization of Waste
Co-Promoter
PIEP
Innovation in Polymer Engineering
Co-Promoter
UM
University of Minho
Co-Promoter
