HAMBURG, Germany -- Clothing companies in Europe and the U.S. are hopeful they can finally automate one of the most costly and time-consuming steps in the garment-making process: moving fabric from one part of the factory to another.
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Germany-based Robotextile is one of several companies attempting to bring more automation to garment marking, an industry that still relies heavily on human labor. (Photo courtesy of Robotextile)
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