The ITA Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA), RWTH Aachen University in Germany has installed a new Stoll CMS ADF 32 W next generation flat knitting machine for the research and development of advanced textiles. As per Knitting Industry, the machine will help the department of Fabric Production at ITA exploit the advantages of the flat knitting technology by digitalizing the product development, increasing productivity and creating new types of textile products through processing and integration of new types of fibers into the knitted fabric.

The Autarkic Direct Feed machine gives its user complete freedom in design and production. The yarn carriers are independent of the carriage and can move both horizontally and vertically. With this innovative yarn carrier technology, the machine creates a variety of knitting techniques and endless possibilities for pattern and color combinations.

The machine combines all advantages of different machine generations and yarn carrier techniques into one unique, high-performance, high-quality, efficient, flat knitting machine.