Gilberto Loureiro, Co-founder of Smartex.ai, discusses revolutionizing textiles through technology, sustainability in the industry, and Portugal's startup scene. The conversation highlights smart textiles, digital transformation, human-centric solutions, and technological innovations in the textile industry.
Smartex.ai revolutionizes textile industry through waste reduction and efficiency enhancements.
Gilberto Loureiro's journey showcases the impact of passion, problem-solving, and technology in entrepreneurial success.
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Gilberto L'Oraro's Journey: From Textile Factories to AI Innovator
Gilberto L'Oraro, CEO of SmartX AI, shares his journey from working in textile factories to becoming a Forbes 30 under 30 European social entrepreneur. With a background in textiles and a passion for solving problems and technology, Gilberto found the perfect mix in the textile industry. His company focuses on reducing waste and increasing efficiency in textile factories, utilizing cameras for real-time inspections to save millions of kilos of fabric.
Transition to Smart Textile Developer and Startup Creation
Transitioning from a textile factory worker to a smart textile developer, Gilberto realized the industry's inefficiencies and manual processes firsthand while inspecting fabrics. Witnessing the immense waste and financial losses due to manual inspections inspired Gilberto to create a startup focused on solving textile factories' problems. SmartX AI's real-time intervention using cameras has saved over 1 million kilos of fabrics, emphasizing the impact of technology in revolutionizing textile production.
Transformation towards Modern Textile Factories
SmartX AI aims to revolutionize the textile industry by modernizing factories. Gilberto highlights the need for automation, traceability, and technology adoption in an industry that remains largely manual and disconnected. By implementing sensors, Wi-Fi connectivity, and basic technology, SmartX AI tracks processes, reduces waste, and drives efficiency in textile production. Gilberto emphasizes the importance of modernizing textile factories for sustainability, traceability, and efficiency.
Investment Success and Future Growth Opportunities in Textiles
SmartX AI's success in securing investments is attributed to solving a significant pain point in the textile industry. Gilberto emphasizes the importance of quality investors and focusing on real problems in the industry. The company's focus on reducing waste and improving efficiency aligns with current industry challenges. Looking ahead, SmartX AI eyes growth opportunities in new materials, better production methods, and retail innovations, while maintaining a laser focus on its core mission.
Embark on a transformative journey with Gilberto Loureiro, Co-founder of Smartex.ai. Discover his path from textile factories to entrepreneurship and explore Smartex.ai’s mission to revolutionize the industry. Gain insights into their impactful work, Portugal’s startup scene, and technology trends in smart textiles.
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