The new intelligent manufacturing base in Xintang, NorthSource has completed a new round of equipment upgrades. 20 German-imported Kallmeyer hook knitting machines have been put into use. This equipment expansion will further enhance the company's production capacity in the field of high-end fancy yarns, providing customers with more efficient and flexible customized services.
As the core production base in South China, the Xintang Factory focuses on the research and production of high-end decorative yarns. The 20 knitting machines purchased this time feature an industry-leading digital control system, enabling a high-speed knitting speed of 1200 revolutions per minute. This is over 40% more efficient than traditional equipment. Additionally, the intelligent thread-changing system installed on the equipment can complete the yarn switching within 30 seconds, significantly reducing the production preparation time for small-batch orders.
In addition to the increase in production capacity, the intelligent features of the new equipment also provided technical support for the flexible manufacturing system of NorthSource.
This equipment upgrade is an important part of NorthSource's "Intelligent Manufacturing +" strategy. In recent years, the company has continuously increased its investment in the digital transformation of production equipment. In the future, NorthSource will continue to promote the intelligent upgrade of the production process. By using technologies such as big data analysis and artificial intelligence, it aims to achieve the optimal allocation of production resources and provide global customers with more efficient and high-quality yarn products and services.
Currently, the new equipment has entered the production stage. The first batch of orders will be dispatched to high-end clothing brands in Europe such as Italy and France. NorthSource will take this equipment upgrade as an opportunity to further consolidate its market position in the field of high-end fancy yarns, and promote the development of the textile industry towards intelligence and high-endization.
