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smart textiles & e‐textiles production.

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From Idea to Mass Production: Your Partner in Smart Textiles

We accompany you every step from the development of your smart textiles product to its mass production.

Product Development & Prototyping

Transform your ideas into reality with our comprehensive smart textiles prototyping services, accelerating your product's journey from idea to market.

Small Batch Manufacturing


Our on‐site small batch manufacturing services allow you to start production of your smart textiles before the machinery is available at your facility.

Transfer Into Mass Production

Whether in‐house or outsourced, we assist you in selecting the right equipment for your e-textiles production or a producer from our wide partner network.

Workshops & Trainings


We help you master electrical engineering, e‐textiles development, and technical embroidery machine operation.


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Solutions

Our specialty – refining e-textile with embroidery innovation

  • Integration of electronic components and PCBs into textiles
  • Embroidery of conductive traces and sensor areas
  • Tailored placement of fibers, wires and tubes onto textiles
  • Embroidery of 3D electrodes for body signal acquisition and electrical stimulation
ZSK E-Tex Board: Perfect Integration of Electronics into Textiles
Discover the ZSK E-Tex Board, designed specifically for embroidery and electronic integration into textiles. Using conductive threads, ZSK embroidery machines automatically create reliable connections between the PCB and the fabric—no soldering or adhesives required. This innovation ensures durability and precision, paving the way for advanced e-textiles and wearable electronics. Explore how our technology redefines textile-electronics integration!
Embroidered Piano Pillow
Experience the magic of the Embroidered Piano, where music meets smart textiles! This innovative fabric piano features embroidered keys made with conductive threads, connected to an Adafruit Circuit Playground board. Touch a key to play a tone, watch LEDs light up, and explore the creative potential of technical embroidery. Crafted with precision using ZSK embroidery machines, this piano combines technology and art. Check our online shop to get yours today or try the DIY kit to create your own musical masterpiece!
Embroidered Butterfly with LED Wire: Illuminating Textile Innovation
Discover the beauty of integrated illumination with our Embroidered Butterfly, highlighting the combination of LED wire and textile embroidery. Using ZSK's advanced W-head for Tailored Wire Placement (TWP) and F-head for intricate decoration, we bring creative, illuminated designs to life, perfect for unique textile applications.
Moss-Embroidered Electrodes: Flexible, Gel-Free Biosignal Acquisition
Enhance your Smart Textiles with our innovative moss-embroidered electrodes, designed for capacitive touch sensing and biomedical applications. Unlike traditional gel electrodes, these soft and flexible electrodes adapt to the skin's contours, ensuring low skin-to-electrode resistance without the need for conductive gel. Ideal for long-term use, they provide comfort and durability for applications in personal healthcare, fitness, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) therapy.

About us

3E Smart Solutions – your gateway to innovation and excellence

We are a passionate team of visionaries dedicated to creating cutting‐edge solutions that redefine industries and empower individuals like you.

As leading experts in the field of smart textiles and e‐textiles, we blend innovative technology with decades of expertise in embroidery to create customized, high‐quality embroidered functional textiles.

From the very inception of our projects, we carefully plan for a seamless transition to mass production.

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Dipl.-Ing. Melanie Hoerr

Co-Founder & Lead Development Engineer

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MSc. Steliyan Vasilev


Co-Founder & Development Engineer

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Michaela Kasdorf


Embroidery Specialist

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Dipl.-Ing. Melanie Hoerr

Co-Founder & Lead Development Engineer

Hi, 

I am Melanie Hoerr, Co-Founder and Lead Development Engineer at 3E Smart Solutions. 

I hold a degree in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen University in Germany. After my graduation, I worked for 5.5 years at the Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University as a research assistant. During this time, I specialized in Smart & E-Textiles, and for 2.5 years, I had the privilege of leading the research group dedicated to Functional Textiles and Smart Textiles. 

Later on, I worked as a research intern at the Printed, Textile Flexible Electronics (PTFE) Laboratory at Microsoft (Applied Science Group, Surface) in Redmond, WA, USA. 

Since June 2016, I have been the Head of Product Design & Innovation within the Technical Embroidery Applications, Smart & E-Textiles department of ZSK Technical Embroidery Systems, a division of ZSK Stickmaschinen GmbH, based in Krefeld, Germany. 

In January 2023, together with my dedicated team, we launched ZSK’s in-house engineering office, 3E Smart Solutions – Embroidery. Electronics. Engineering. We are committed to supporting customers all over the world on their journey of e- & smart textiles product development. 

Best regards, 
Melanie 

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MSc. Steliyan Vasilev

Co-Founder & Development Engineer

Hello, 

My name is Steliyan Vasilev, one of the Co-Founders and a Development Engineer at 3E Smart Solutions. 

I hold an MSc. in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering. 

During my studies, I gained valuable experience in the field of Medical Smart Textiles while working as a student research assistant at the Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University.  

In 2019, I joined the Technical Embroidery Applications, Smart & E-Textiles department of ZSK Stickmaschinen GmbH as a research intern and, following my graduation in early 2021, I transitioned into a full-time role as a Development Engineer.  

In my current position at 3E, I am primarily responsible for managing the electrical aspects of product development, ensuring the reliable functionality of the smart and e-textiles we create. 

Best regards, 
Steliyan

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Michaela Kasdorf

Embroidery Specialist

Hi, 

My name is Michaela Kasdorf, and I am an Embroidery Specialist at 3E Smart Solutions. 

I have been working in the field of embroidery for over 37 years, including more than 5 years in technical embroidery. My long experience with embroidery machines allows me to strive for the highest quality results. 

At 3E, I am responsible for the implementation of customer projects, with a focus on digitization and the production of prototypes on the machines. 

Best regards,
Michaela