Oerlikon, together with the Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven brands, announces a broad presentation of solutions for spinning and nonwovens at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore. From 28–31 October, the company will present technologies focused on productivity and sustainability, in hall 4 at booth C 204. The portfolio includes a digital platform for mill management, new concepts in FDY and POY spinning, an energy-efficient texturing machine, innovations for staple fiber production, BCF spinning solutions, and meltblown and spunbond technologies for filtration. The messaging emphasizes flexibility for short runs, integration with existing IT infrastructure, and reduced waste and operating costs, including through data- and AI-driven functions.
In filament spinning, Oerlikon Barmag highlights the wide process window of its new FDY solution, rapid product changeovers and the ability to process recycled polyester. A next generation of POY solutions is also being previewed to selected visitors. In texturing, the company targets lower energy consumption and shorter downtime, citing reductions of up to 25% in energy per kilogram of yarn and extended maintenance intervals. Oerlikon Neumag focuses on a holistic approach to staple fibers, combining energy savings with improved fiber uniformity and automation of service tasks. Oerlikon Nonwoven presents solutions that increase filtration efficiency while reducing pressure drop, as well as BiCo spunbond lines aimed at water filtration applications.
atmos.io digital platform for spinning mills
atmos.io is an operating system for intelligent yarn manufacturing. Every machine, from pilot installations to large-scale lines, is equipped with its digital core, forming the basis of a smart factory concept. In the integrated app store, manufacturers can select functions to meet specific needs. The system provides objective, data-based, quality-driven decision criteria, digitizes the full material flow, and each bobbin carries its own data package from molten polymer to the warehouse. This enables fast, precise process interventions, waste reduction, improved yarn quality and reduced operator workload. atmos.io integrates with existing production and IT systems, relies on a data infrastructure that meets stringent cybersecurity requirements, and delivers consistent, reliable data for safe process control.
Filament spinning: FDY and POY
Wings FDY Flex is the latest winding concept for the FDY process, with flexibility at its core. A broad production window supports short runs and a diverse yarn portfolio. Processing of recycled polyester is also possible, supporting environmental goals. The booth will also feature a preview of the next generation of POY solutions, offering insight into future textile developments.
Texturing: eFK EvoSmart
eFK EvoSmart is a new development of the manual eFK platform, combining high quality requirements with operational efficiency. The solution focuses on energy-efficient yarn production. The combination of energy-optimized process control with EvoHeater components and Smart Godets significantly reduces specific energy consumption, with potential savings of up to 25% per kilogram of yarn. Replaceable heating inserts eliminate time-consuming mechanical and chemical cleaning inside the heater. The EvoHeater set with a tailored exhaust not only saves energy but also doubles maintenance intervals. According to the company, eFK EvoSmart’s service requirements drop by 50%, and shorter, less frequent downtimes increase line availability. Stable operation translates into smoother downstream weaving, knitting and finishing stages.
Staple fibers: EvoSteam, EvoDuct, EvE-2 and automation
Oerlikon Neumag is introducing several innovations for staple fiber production. The key element is the EvoSteam process, designed for energy savings and improved fiber quality. It is complemented by EvoDuct and EvE-2. EvoDuct optimizes airflow distribution in the supply system, which lowers pressure drop, reduces energy consumption and improves flow uniformity, thereby enhancing fiber quality and evenness. EvE-2 addresses extraction of monomers and hot air. Redesigned nozzles reduce turbulence and equalize air feed, while external monomer extraction simplifies handling and increases spinning throughput. Another novelty is an automated robot for wiping spin packs, previously used in filament spinning, which now cleans packs in the staple fiber process as well. It offers consistent cleaning quality, extended intervals, lower labor and consumables costs, control of silicone consumption, and synchronization of cleaning cycles with can changeovers and splicing management.
BCF: new yarns and process control
The new BICO BCF technology introduces a carpet yarn type intended to deliver higher pile resilience, better deformation characteristics and approximately 20% lower fiber consumption in the wear layer, without compromising characteristic quality parameters. The result is lighter carpets while retaining the properties known from Oerlikon Neumag yarns. Also new is FiberGuard BCF, a system of sensors and software that measures yarn tension in real time between twisting and winding. The software automatically responds to deviations by correcting the process, which reduces waste, increases efficiency and supports environmental goals. FiberGuard is compatible with current BCF machines and can be retrofitted.
Nonwovens: hycuTEC and BiCo spunbond
Oerlikon Nonwoven is presenting the hycuTEC unit, a patented solution for the filtration industry. Using reverse osmosis water, the system enables high electrostatic charging of polypropylene meltblown nonwovens, achieving filtration efficiency of 99.99%. In the spunbond segment, the company offers high-performance lines whose potential is evident in water filtration, including through the BiCo process using polyester and copolyesters.
