The new Autocoro 9 with its individual spinning position technology sets new records for energy consumption, productivity, economic efficiency, ease of operation and quality in the fully automated machine segment. It is a strong driver of optimised textile value creation in the textile process chain: 25 per cent lower energy consumption, 19 per cent reduction in spinning costs, proven rotor speeds of 1,80,000 rpm, take-up speeds of 300 m/min and a 60 per cent lower servicing outlay are just some of its outstanding performance features.

India is ranked in the top five export markets of Savio, so the attendance at ITME is meant at massive level for being closer to the important customers, who are interested in Savio machinery for either their greenfield or expansion projects.

Itema, the world´s largest privately held provider of advanced weaving solutions, will exhibit five weaving machines in its booth and one rapier machine with Jacquard application in Stäubli booth at India ITME. Moreover, the company will highlight the strong advantages of its original spare parts in a dedicated corner, which will be of great interest for many weavers who have installed both the latest Itema machines and the previous Sulzer, Somet and Vamatex models.

As the world’s leading manufacturers of twisting and cabling machines, Allma and Volkmann will be presenting innovative products and solutions in the following segments: staple fibre yarns, carpet yarns, tire cord, industrial yarns and glass filament yarns.

The Indian Textile Engineering Industry (TEI) is more than 100 years old with an illustrious history of achievements, including manufacture of advanced spinning machinery, power looms, weaving preparatory machines, finishing and dyeing machines, etc. It has also made a mark in the world specially in the field of export of accessories which amount to nearly two-third of last year?s export of about Rs 2,600 crore.

Potential for shuttleless weaving machines is still enormous to reach an equilibrium with the excess spinning capacity, feels Navdeep Singh Sodhi.

The Siemens’ Simatic ET 200SP motor starter protects electric motors and loads. Siemens has designed it for higher performance, and added new versions and functions.

The ITMF International Committee on Cotton Testing Methods (ICCTM) announced a new initiative to standardise the testing of stickiness in cotton samples. The stickiness testing initiative will be led by Jean-Paul Gourlot and his colleagues at Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD), in collaboration with Axel Drieling at Faserinstitut Bremen e.V. (FIBRE) and Karsten Fröse at the Bremen Baumwollbörse.

Preparation is in full swing for mega textile engineering event – India-ITME 2016 in Mumbai. Most modern cranes and machinery are working 24×7 at NESCO Grounds in Goregaon to set up nearly 1,000 numbers of live demonstration of machinery shipped from 38 countries.