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functions will give full transparency of the production
events enabling faster reaction times, increased
productivity, and reduced manpower costs.

A dashboard for monitoring real-time data on
machine operation is also provided for KARL MAYER's
warp preparation machines, especially for the
sectional warping sector, and STOLL PPS is a digital
production planning tool for the flat knitting mill. The
central platform for production data and production
processes informs the customer online during
ongoing operations about important events in his
production. This enables rapid reactions to deviations
and prompt repairs for minimum downtimes. An
operating calendar is available for realistic planning
and evaluation of production capacity.

Care solutions with digital offers
In line with its holistic approach, the KARL MAYER
GROUP also offers its customers added value in the
support sector via digitalization. For warp knitting and
warp preparation, digital options such as remote
maintenance have been combined with conventional
offers. The completely new service approach includes
a welcome desk, and ticket system as well as first,
preparation, and technical textiles, the experts in second and third-level support and offers customers
these business units are in demand. Their task is fast and transparent backing. It also creates the basis
primarily to develop software and smart machine knitting sector. The software offerings are combined flexibility, efficiency, and creativity, thus helping to for predictive maintenance and servicing.
functions. The experts of the KM.ON business unit, in a package and cover the entire value chain of the save costs and shorten time-to-market, and also
with its overarching focus on digital solutions, have flat knitting mill by means of a fast picture-to-knitting score points in terms of sustainability, because they In warp preparation, networking the machines with the
its eyes on the control and optimization of processes. program, individualized grading and patterning, and can be used to reduce the number of physical cloud ensures efficient access to machine data and
The potentials through the combined digitalization optimized production management. The result is a samples. remote service. In addition, quality management
approach are manifold, especially for increasing consistent, optimized workflow that makes greater reports can be called up on any mobile device via the
efficiency. productivity possible. Other benefits include faster Digital production management tools cloud. The prerequisites for a proactive warping cloud
response times, greater plant efficiency thanks to Other digital solutions focus on the analysis of function are also created.
Smart machine functions real-time transparency, and lower costs thanks to production data. For example, warp knitting
To maximize productivity, the KARL MAYER GROUP overall production optimization. customers will be able to use real-time information on Committed to the highest data security
is specifically developing smart machine functions the energy consumption of their machines in the The most important resource for the use of all these
that exploit the potential of digitalization or artificial Innovations focusing on the smart machine theme future with a new energy monitoring system. A first digitalization offerings is data. The KARL MAYER
At ITMA, the KARL MAYER GROUP will be showing intelligence, for example, to revolutionize pattern include a CANopen interface that allows bidirectional prototype will be shown at the trade show. For the GROUP considers the data surrounding the operation
how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by change in warp knitting through cloud-based communication between electronic feed wheel(s) and time being, the monitoring tool provides detailed of its machines to be an asset worthy of protection
digitalization in Hall 4 B119. At the upcoming ITMA in patterning. High-performance tricot machines of the machine centrally through a machine program with a insights into the energy data, which can be used to and therefore applies established and recognized
Milan, the KARL MAYER GROUP will be presenting digital generation such as the HKS 3-M ON work with higher data transfer rate. The fusion ensures reliable better understand production and control it for security procedures to protect this data. The group of
solutions that enable customers to master the pattern data from the cloud instead of pattern discs guidance and precise infeed of special, demanding optimization. companies follows a connectivity strategy based on
profound changes of our time and to use their and, thus, offer unique flexibility: Patterns can be yarns, thus making high-quality goods possible. state-of-the-art solutions ensuring the highest security
challenges as opportunities - especially when it changed at the click of a mouse on the computer In addition, with the DPM (Digital Production and performance standards.
comes to digital transformation. and without manual intervention. In addition to the Digital solutions for the product development Management) KM.ON's offers a software solution to
handling effort, costs and environmental pollution Digital support is also available for the creation of facilitate and improve the management of a warp The KARL MAYER GROUP is a family business with a
The group of companies supports its customers on caused by the production, transport, and storage of patterns. The KARL MAYER GROUP offers various knitting textile factory. With real-time insights, long tradition and a strong sense of social
their way into the digital world of their sectors with mechanical data carriers are eliminated. Moreover, software products at different levels for the design streamlined processes, and optimal resource responsibility. In its corporate strategy, it commits to
new digital developments, which it can drive forward patterns are 100% reproducible, also without any process of warp-knitted and flat-knitted goods. Even allocation, DPM enables data-driven decision-making act in line with social and ecological goals and to
quickly thanks to the combined innovative power of manual adjustments. 3D simulations of the designed flat-knitted articles and agile adaptation to market demands, helping orienting itself towards the "Environmental Social
its individual business units. When it comes to are possible by means of appropriate external textile producers achieve sustainable success and Governance (ESG)" standards.
customer-specific requirements for machine The KARL MAYER GROUP also offers smart solutions software. The design and patterning tools make the growth. Features for the planning and analysis of the
technologies in warp knitting, flat knitting, warp for machine functions and processes in the flat customers' business easier. They provide more production as well as live data and reporting With a focus on a future worth living in, the KARL
MAYER GROUP ensures sustainable processes with
3D simulation of flat knitting cloth and design texture.
& STOLL PPS application its products and services.