At last week’s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore, Switzerland’s Stäubli demonstrated how it continues to advance its weaving technologies to meet the needs of Southeast Asian textile manufacturers.

A centrepiece was the Safir Pro S37 automatic drawing-in machine, which made its Asia debut.

“At a time when manufacturers face rising expectations for quality consistency and increasing labour constraints, the S37 demonstrates the value of automation that does more than simply accelerate a process,” explained Fritz Legler, the company’s head of textile marketing, sales and service. “The machine employs refined yarn recognition technology that identifies filament characteristics and counts with high precision, ensuring clean drawing-in even when working with delicate or complex yarns.”

Stäubli has long promoted its Active Warp Control as a key differentiating feature within its Safir range, and the S37 operates at speeds noticeably higher than previous-generation models. For mills producing silk, fine denims or premium apparel fabrics where warp integrity directly affects value, the S37 offers a persuasive argument for investment in more predictable and less labour-dependent preparation.

Alongside this, the S3280 electronic rotary dobby is aimed at mills focusing on air-jet weaving. Its ability to operate reliably at speeds approaching 1,200 rpm aligns well with the region’s emphasis on high-throughput production for both staple and fashion fabrics.

“The S3280 was developed specifically for modern high-airflow weaving environments where machine vibrations, air variations and fabric style changes can put continued pressure on shed formation,” said Legler. “Its robustness and precise selection control illustrate Stäubli’s broader aim of supporting productivity without compromising quality or long-term machine life.”

Stäubli’s broader portfolio provided a cohesive picture of how the company addresses the full weaving workflow from warp preparation to finishing in Singapore.

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