Interview with Meral D. Cankurtoğlu, Global Marketing & Communications Manager at ENMOS
Conducted by Behnam Ghasemi, Editor-in-Chief of Kohan Textile Journal, during ITM 2026, Istanbul
As digital transformation reshapes the textile industry, manufacturers are increasingly looking for smarter ways to monitor production, improve efficiency, and make data-driven decisions. At ITM 2026, Kohan Textile Journal spoke with Meral D. Cankurtoğlu, Global Marketing & Communications Manager at ENMOS, about the company’s smart factory solutions and the future of digital manufacturing.
Kohan Textile Journal: Can you introduce ENMOS and explain your core business?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: ENMOS is a technology company focused on digital transformation for the manufacturing industry. Our mission is to simplify factory management by connecting machines, collecting production data in real time, and transforming this information into meaningful insights for managers.
We provide Industrial IoT solutions, machine monitoring systems, production management software, and digital platforms that help textile manufacturers increase productivity, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
Kohan Textile Journal: What makes ENMOS different from other Industry 4.0 solution providers?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: Our biggest advantage is that we develop solutions that are practical, user-friendly, and highly adaptable to different manufacturing environments.
Factories often have machines from different brands and different generations. Our technology is designed to integrate these machines into a single digital ecosystem, allowing manufacturers to monitor their entire production process from one platform.
Our philosophy is reflected in our slogan: “Simplicity Smart.” We believe digitalization should simplify production—not make it more complicated.
Kohan Textile Journal: Why is digitalization becoming essential for textile manufacturers today?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: Competition in the textile industry has never been stronger.
Manufacturers are facing increasing labor costs, energy prices, quality expectations, and delivery pressure. Decisions can no longer rely only on experience; they must be supported by accurate production data.By monitoring machine performance, production efficiency, downtime, operator productivity, and quality indicators in real time, factories can significantly improve their competitiveness.
Kohan Textile Journal: How do your solutions help factory managers make better decisions?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: Data is the foundation of every improvement.Instead of waiting until the end of the day or week, managers can instantly see what is happening on every production line.
If a machine stops unexpectedly, productivity drops, or quality parameters change, the system immediately provides alerts and reports. This enables quick corrective actions before small issues become major production losses.
Kohan Textile Journal: Many textile factories still operate with older machinery. Can they also benefit from ENMOS solutions?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: Absolutely.One of our strengths is our ability to connect both modern and legacy machines.
Digital transformation should not require replacing an entire factory.
Existing production equipment can become part of a smart manufacturing environment through our monitoring and data acquisition technologies.This allows manufacturers to modernize gradually while protecting their previous investments.
Kohan Textile Journal: How do you see the future of smart textile manufacturing?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: The future belongs to connected factories.Artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, machine learning, and advanced analytics will become standard tools in textile production.
Factories will increasingly rely on real-time data to optimize energy consumption, improve quality consistency, reduce waste, and increase production flexibility.Companies that invest in digital transformation today will be much better positioned for tomorrow’s competitive market.
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Kohan Textile Journal: What opportunities do you see in the Middle East and African textile markets?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: The Middle East and Africa are becoming increasingly important manufacturing regions.
Countries such as Egypt, Türkiye, Morocco, and several African nations are investing heavily in textile production capacity.
As new factories are established and existing facilities expand, the demand for smart manufacturing solutions will continue to grow. We believe digital technologies will play a key role in improving competitiveness across these emerging textile hubs.
Kohan Textile Journal: What message would you like to share with textile manufacturers worldwide?
Meral D. Cankurtoğlu: Digital transformation is no longer a future concept—it is a business necessity.Every manufacturer should start building a data-driven production culture.
Even small improvements in efficiency can generate significant long-term competitive advantages.The earlier companies begin their digital journey, the greater their opportunities for sustainable growth.
Editor’s Note
During ITM 2026, it became increasingly clear that the future of textile manufacturing will not be determined solely by faster machines or higher production capacity. The next generation of competitive factories will be those capable of transforming production data into actionable intelligence. Companies like ENMOS are contributing to this shift by providing practical digital solutions that help manufacturers build smarter, more connected production environments.
