FIELDS OF RESEARCH
GEMTEX is a multidisciplinary national research laboratory of University of Lille/ENSAIT Engineer School aiming at developing advanced materials, processes and computational techniques for innovations of textile industry. GEMTEX is composed of 3 research groups, namely HCD (Human-Cerntered Design), MTP (Multifunctional Textiles and Processes) and MTC (Mechanics Textile Composites). Intelligent textiles (sensors, actuators and wearable systems) and textile sustainable development (LCA, circular economy, textile recycing, green materials) constitute two transversal research themes inside the Laboratory.
Platforms
Digital Textile Chain Platform
Multifunctional Textiles Platform
Textiles & Mechanics Platforms
Smart & Connected Textile Platform
Impact and ballistics: textile solutions
23/10/23
François Boussu and Fabien Salaün, will explain the disadvantages and advantages of textile solutions used to protect living beings and objects against multiple aggressions and to attenuate their impact. They will present the TRIBAL project too. Inscription on : https://clubtex.innovationstextiles.fr/events/12-14-clubtex-impact-et-balistique-07-11-23/
Textile Employment Forum – 09/11/23
15/10/23
Come and meet textile recruiters on Thursday 9 November 2023 – from 9am to 5pm – at Ensait in Roubaix – More information on : https://fetex.ensait.fr/
Projet VLAN
Starter
11/09/23
LAUNCH OF THE PEPR VLAN PROJECT
VaLorising textiles: recycling, recyclability and reuse
Monday 18 September 2023 – from 9:30 am – Amphi d’honneur – ENSAIT
Chaimae
LAQRAA
PhD Defense
25/08/23
On 12 October, Chaimae LAQRAA defend her doctoral thesis entitled « Development of hemp-based reinforcements for the production of bio-sourced composites with controlled properties« , supervised by Damien SOULAT.
PhD
opportunity
at Gemtex
19/07/2023
ARMETISS EDF-2022-DA-MATCOMP-SMT Project. The PhD student will (i) Study the concept of an undergarment for soldier physiological monitoring, based on integrated ECG measurement and (ii) study the optimal integration and connections of electronic components to textile structures.
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R&D engineer in smart textile job opportunity at Gemtex
19/07/2023
The engineer recruited will help develop a thorax and arm envelope on a mannequin to detect pressure as part of the introduction of future augmented reality first aid training.
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