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Uster 360Q smoothly combines three key elements: FiberQ Lot and FiberQ Bale achieve maximum quality
consistency by processing high volumes of data,
cutting-edge instruments, integrated software with
Cover Story Uster's acknowledged specialists. With this automated, with built-in application intelligence to Combat the uncertainty Cover Story
taking in all key quality parameters. It is totally
data analytics, and unrivaled textile expertise from
combination, textile mills can completely embrace the
provide laydowns to suit each mill. With the potential
to connect to further process steps in the future,
philosophy of ‘managing a mill with quality in mind’.
Data-based raw material management secures profits
FiberQ is the ideal starting point for the digital journey
Uster Technologies has a game-changing role, built
on its unique market position, in which 360Q creates
a visionary universe for its customers. to mill optimization. Developing the Uster ‘Think Quality’ approach has involved
The Uster 360Q Platform is the enabler for the
Supreme discipline in cotton spinning comprehensive data processing. It is a cloud countless discussions with professionals in spinning mill
Cotton is the most widely-used natural fiber in textiles platform which simplifies device and software functions. In the process, Stratos Fragkotsinos, Uster’s Product
– and the most challenging when it comes to raw complexity by providing a central access point for all Manager for Mill Management Solutions, has visited numerous
material management. A primary challenge is the Uster solutions and digital services, with reliability and
variability in cotton qualities. Spinning mills have a top-notch security. Uster's new architecture enables mills to understand the many challenges of yarn production. In
delicate task to maintain optimal stock levels without global connectivity and greater analytical power. this interview, he shares some of those insights.
compromising quality or profitability. The raw material Spinners are set for the future, using secure, fast and
mix is crucial, as laydowns affect process reliable access to Uster cloud services that is easy to
performance and waste levels at different stages, as use. For example, it is now feasible to see an TEXtalks: What is today’s most demanding influence processes, which even then could not offer optimum
on the spinning business?
well as quality and consistency. It’s also true that mill overview of multiple plants from one central point, in Stratos Fragkotsinos: It’s uncertainty. Spinners face results.
personnel may not always have the expertise needed any location. fluctuations of pricing and raw material quality, as well TEXtalks: What about existing systems and solutions
to manage these factors. as demand instability. It’s hard to predict market from other companies?
Textile expertise for impact Stratos Fragkotsinos: Only Uster offers a complete
Uster 360Q supports spinners to make sustainable Any system, however intelligent, always needs the conditions and even harder to plan the production solution. That’s reliable measuring instruments like
and sourcing process accordingly.
decisions for raw material management, driven by ‘human factor’ to give the best outcome. For spinning HVI, connected to sophisticated software,
solid and reliable data. Combining Uster HVI 1000 mills, regular collaboration with Uster textile experts TEXtalks: What needs to be done to cope with this complemented with textile expertise from our
with powerful software, analysis of fiber data is the allows them to maximize optimization potential. Textile uncertainty? well-known global textile experts. That combination
first step. Uster textile experts then bring the Expertise is the third element of Uster 360Q. Stratos Fragkotsinos: An efficient raw material ensures maximum value creation for the customer.
capabilities of equipment, data and software tools management regime can enable a profitable mill And the Uster Think Quality approach is naturally
into the specific mill context. This achieves maximum With Uster Academy, 360Q introduces another operation. This way, a minimum inventory reduces the integrated.
and long-term quality consistency, reduces mixing source of knowledge. The Uster Academy is a risk of price fluctuation. Then, optimal management
costs and optimizes yield and waste levels. comprehensive e-learning platform with course to utilize the available raw material is the next
Minimized losses from claims are the logical result. programs from global textile experts, including important requirement.
tailored training for diverse learning needs and
Uster FiberQ Lot and Uster FiberQ Bale impactful decision-making. Participants can stay TEXtalks: How can Uster support spinners?
FiberQ Lot and FiberQ Bale are the software up-to-date through flexibly-paced online courses, Stratos Fragkotsinos: We have developed a
elements of 360Q for raw material utilization. They leading to a valued Uster certificate on completion. complete solution for raw material utilization,
support spinners’ daily processes, resulting in better supporting spinners in their daily processes. Uster
quality consistency, profitability and further growth. Join 360Q FiberQ guides spinners, from sourcing the right
It’s important to note that Uster 360Q aims to take in cotton to the daily usage of it.
To suit the diverse needs of spinning mills, two the full extent of data-driven decisions for optimized
different FiberQ value modules are offered: Uster quality and profitability in the textile industry. That
FiberQ Lot and Uster FiberQ Bale. The Uster FiberQ includes machinery and component manufacturers, TEXtalks: Why should spinners be interested in Uster
Lot management value module is suitable for mills solutions?
which take representative samples of incoming as well as mills. ‘360 degrees’ stands for an Stratos Fragkotsinos: FiberQ can lead to higher
cotton, rather than testing 100% of all bales, ecosystem that is open to anybody interested in quality consistency with minimum waste and mixing
particularly when cotton parameter variation is low creating strong and viable customer value. costs. Considering the fact that raw material
within one lot. accounts for 65 to 75% of production costs, the
Uster Technologies is ideally positioned, as a neutral impact on the business is obvious.
The Uster FiberQ Bale laydown module caters for company focused on quality management, to commit
mills conducting 100% testing of bales – or which and maintain partnerships with a wide vision. Until now, raw material management has been based Stratos Fragkotsinos
have test results for every bale provided by cotton Technical possibilities to connect data can be on experience of mill personnel, with tools at the level Product Manager, Mill Management
classing organizations. It is ideal for machine-picked leveraged by a growing network of partners, offering of Excel files. This was leading to low utilization of Solutions, Uster Technologies
cotton with higher parameter variations. immense potential for mills in the textile industry. data, with complicated and time-consuming

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