The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in collaboration with key industry associations, held a press briefing during this week’s ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore to outline breakthroughs in AI-driven automation, digital process optimisation and energy-saving technologies. The initiative underscored Taiwan’s long-standing commitment to empowering global textile manufacturers with reliable, eco-efficient solutions that balance productivity and sustainability.

As one of the world’s top circular knitting machine manufacturers, Pailung took centre stage by unveiling its next-generation electronic jacquard circular knitting machine with smart knitting capabilities – a major milestone for AI-integrated textile manufacturing. The new machine combines ultra-fine gauge precision with high-resolution electronic jacquard control, enabling the creation of intricate, multi-textured fabrics ideal for high-performance sportswear and premium fashion. Integrated with real-time fabric defect detection, digital production management and automatic machine calibration, this smart knitting solution shortens setup time from hours to under 30 minutes, while maintaining high-speed consistency with improved energy efficiency. By embedding AI and intelligent control into every step of the knitting process, Pailung is transforming knitting machines into intelligent production partners, redefining global standards of precision, flexibility and sustainability.

ACME introduced its new AM-ICD intelligent conveyor drive high-pressure constant-speed dyeing machine, said to set a benchmark for sustainable dyeing. Unlike traditional dyeing machines that rely on high water volumes to move fabrics, ACME’s patented mechanical conveyor system uses a low liquor ratio of just 1:1–1.5. This cuts water, energy and chemical use by more than 65%, while sharply reducing wastewater and CO2 emissions. Its constant-speed, low-tension design ensures even dye uptake with minimal shade variation, and it is suitable for circular knits, warp knits and nonwovens. The AM-ICD reflects ACME’s vision of transforming dyeing from a high-energy process into a smart, low-carbon operation.

Meanwhile, Copower Technology presented CASMAD, an intelligent system that automates the entire dye formulation process – from bottle cleaning and powder feeding to solution preparation and dispensing. With a patented anti-contamination design and RFID-based traceability, CASMAD operates 24/7 with multi-task scheduling to ensure precision and batch-to-batch consistency. For dyeing laboratories and production plants pursuing both quality and efficiency, CASMAD acts as a central command hub, seamlessly bridging R&D and mass production. It enables factories to scale up smart manufacturing with accuracy, safety and full traceability, marking a key step towards total process automation.

Kuans Micro-Auto showcased its Smart Dyeing Analyser, a plug-and-play solution that gives dyeing houses real-time, data-driven insights. The system continuously monitors dye bath transparency and colour absorption rates across six light wavelengths, analysing dye compatibility, pH stability and fibre behaviour – particularly valuable when processing recycled materials. By replacing trial-and-error with intelligent process control, the smart analyser helps factories shorten development cycles, reduce chemical usage and stabilise dyeing quality. Fully developed in Taiwan, this tool is now shaping how next generation dyeing plants integrate AI to achieve greater precision and sustainability.

Asia Kingdom Machinery introduced Digital Protect Technology, a digitally controlled system that automatically adjusts fabric tension and pressure during dyeing to prevent surface damage or marking. Powered by AI and servo-based torque control, the system acts as a “digital guardian,” protecting delicate performance textiles such as spandex-rich knits and swimwear from deformation or gloss variation. Simple to operate and easy to maintain, this innovation reduces waste and reprocessing while ensuring consistent fabric quality. With over six decades of industry experience, Asia Kingdom is combining digital precision with mechanical expertise to help dyeing plants achieve stable, high-value output for global performance brands.

On the automation front, Logic Art has leveraged more than 30 years of engineering experience in developing its Dye House Smart Total Solution, the world’s only end-to-end automation platform for dyeing and finishing plants. This modular system integrates auto-dosing, chemical distribution, energy management and predictive maintenance, while also connecting seamlessly with existing ERP systems. Now adopted by dyeing factories in over 50 countries – including more than 70% of upstream suppliers to Adidas – Logic Art’s technology ensures process stability, operator safety and resource efficiency. With regional service hubs in Vietnam, Turkey and Europe, the company continues to drive the industry’s transformation towards smart, data-driven and low-carbon production.

The showcase of these six Taiwanese textile machinery companies at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 not only demonstrated advanced technologies but also highlighted Taiwan’s commitment to smart and sustainable manufacturing. From knitting and dyeing to quality monitoring and full-facility automation, each development is driving industrial upgrading and positioning Taiwan as a key force behind the global advancement of the textile and apparel industry.

www.acmemach.com.tw

www.copower.com.tw

www.kuans.com.tw

www.akdyeing.com

www.logicart.com.tw

www.pailung.com.tw