HKRITA Receives Domestic and International R&D Awards

Participating in scientific research competitions can encourage peer exchanges, verify the quality of technology, and offer insights on developing R&D projects more applicable to the market. In July and August, two HKRITA technologies won the “2023 China Garment Industry Technological Progress and Contribution Awards”, the “2023 China Patent Awards of Garment Industry”, and the 2023 R&D 100 Awards.

Green Machine Wins its First Domestic Awards

Issued by the China National Garment Association, the “2023 China Garment Industry Technological Progress and Contribution Awards” and the “2023 China Patent Awards of Garment Industry” recognise outstanding textiles innovation and ground-breaking solutions nationwide. Green Machine receives both awards for its offering of a viable recycling technology to separate cotton and polyester fibres at scale, overcoming a long-term technological challenge and industrial pain point in textiles recycling.

This is the first time the Green Machine has received awards issued by a mainland organisation. The awards, presented in the 2023 China National Garment Technology Conference, were an opportunity for our R&D team to share with mainland industry partners about the innovation of the Green Machine and HKRITA’s works.

Dr Alex Chan, Senior Research Manager of HKRITA (fourth right) receives the award certificates
Photo by China National Garment Association

Mr KK Chan, Senior Engineer of HKRITA, introduces Green Machine
Photo by China National Garment Association

 

Acousweep Receives 2023 R&D 100 Awards

Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards recognise 100 outstanding scientific research outcomes covering a range of topics, including medical, electronics, mechanical, engineering and materials every year. Acousweep: Microplastic Fibre Separation System Using Sweeping Acoustic Waves receives the award (Mechanical/Materials category) for its employment of sweeping acoustic waves to continuously collect microplastic fibres from waste water. The entire treatment requires no use of chemicals, solvents or bio-additives. The system is designed as a plug-and-play application that can be easily transported, installed, and connected to waste water treatment facilities. This prestigious accolade is a testament to the technological breakthrough and applicability of our R&D technology.

Acousweep is the winner of 2023 R&D 100 Award (Mechanical/Materials category)

The separation chamber traps microplastic fibres in waste water by using standing waves