Quality
solutions across the full range of primary textile production – from fiber to
finished fabric – are now offered by Uster Technologies, following the
successful integration of automated inspection systems from Elbit Vision
Systems (EVS) this year.
“The
integration of EVS into the Uster Group is
recognized as a synergetic acquisition adding value to Uster’s offer of expertise and services.
Additionally, EVS is for us an opportunity to explore business in additional textile
fields,” said Thomas Nasiou, Uster Technologies CEO at a press
conference during ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018.
At the press conference, the company introduced three
EVS systems for vision-based fabric inspection, which are now presented under
Uster brand. Their new names are USTER EVS Q-BAR (fabric quality monitoring system), USTER EVS FABRIQ
VISION (fabric quality assurance system) and USTER EVS FABRIQ SHADE (fabric
shade optimization system). They also have a new look – the distinctive and
award-winning dark-red and grey Uster design –
confirming the identity of the fabric inspection systems at a glance.
Automated
inspection from Uster delivers major benefits for fabric producers. The three solutions
provide both quality assurance and optimization of fabric yield in the final
product. The high-tech inspection technology means fabric producers depend less
on human judgment and can produce consistent, reliable quality.
In the
mill, the Uster approach starts with the principle of avoiding off-quality at the
earliest possible stage. Here, the USTER EVS Q-BAR detects faults during
manufacturing, preventing long-running defects. This early control reduces
material losses and removes the need for manual inspection after production.
It’s the basis for constant and reliable quality, enhancing the mill’s market
competitiveness.

For
optimum quality, a consistently high rate of defect detection is required.
USTER EVS FABRIQ VISION ensures reliable monitoring, using automated control
during intermediate and final inspection – eradicating the need for manual
inspection. The system’s ability to capture any visible defects allows fabric
yield to be optimized and prevents claims.
For dyed
fabrics, color consistency is vital – from beginning to end and from side to
side of a roll, as well as between different rolls of the same lot. USTER EVS
FABRIQ SHADE monitors shade variation in almost any process where color is
critical. It allows fabric producers to deliver a constant shade in the end
product, preventing second quality and keeping customers satisfied.
USTER
EVS FABRIQ VISION and USTER EVS FABRIQ SHADE also provide a number of options
for improving process efficiency, while also optimizing fabric yield. Features
such as the infrared marker, the cutting-table control and the laser pointer
underline the technology of Uster systems. Smart automation, process optimization and user-friendliness
all lead to the goal of managing a textile mill with quality in mind.
The launch of USTER
STATISTICS 2018 app
At the same time, the company also officially
announced the launch of the USTER STATISTICS 2018 app at the press conference.
For the first time, USTER STATISTICS is
now offered in an app format – meeting the increasingly mobile requirements of
the industry and the world. New quality characteristics as well as extended
yarn count ranges and novel yarn types will further thrill the users.
The app is ready to download now for free from the
usual app stores. For this new era, the knowledge base and data in the app are
portable and quickly accessible any time, even if no internet connection is
available.
The easy-to-use concept of the STATISTICS app offers
useful search mechanisms with customizable settings. All information, including
charts, tables and interactive tables as well as processing data, can be sent
or printed, enabling direct communication between business partners via the
STATISTICS app.
An outstanding feature of USTER STATISTICS 2018 is a
virtually seamless blended yarn range. Users can enter their chosen blend ratio
in 1% steps. A graph relating to the input value is then selected in the
background. This fulfills requests by many users for more blended yarn options
in USTER STATISTICS.
In addition, the app serves users in 11 different
languages and the built-in FAQ offers immediate support – which is continuously
extended by the addition of new answers.