The Rieter Group has signed a license agreement with WW Systems to integrate the Brazilian only software system OptCotton across the world to evenly blend its cotton for spinning process. Unlike other systems, OptCotton eliminates variations in quality between cotton blends that are being prepared for the spinning process. It enables the group to produce standardized quality yarn efficiently in the spinning process. From the arrival of the bales in the warehouse to their use in the blowroom line, ‘OptCotton’ manages the entire blending process with no need for categorization. This results in increased efficiency in storage and logistics as well as machine performance.

By integrating this solution, Rieter has strengthened its digital spinning suite Essential. The suite provides access to bale-related fiber data and raw material information which opens up new possibilities for controlling the spinning mill. In combination with the existing modules Essential Basic, Essential Monitor, Essential Maintain and Essential Predict, IT optimizes the entire spinning process and raises digital intelligence to a new level.