Switzerland, Uster, January 21, 2025 For Sagar, one of the top spinners in India, Uster FiberQ’s automated raw material management produced over 2,000 laydowns in a single year. Consistent yarn quality and increased process efficiency were the outcomes, providing a three months for repayment.
Sagar uses the new yearly subscription arrangement, which includes the software solution and useful advising services from Uster specialist technicians, since he is sure of the advantages of the whole FiberQ package. Sagar’s confidence in FiberQ is demonstrated by the renewal of the subscription.
The Chief General Manager of Operations of Sagar Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd., A.K. Saini, stated after a year of utilising FiberQ: “We have observed enhanced fibre utilisation, greatly improved yarn quality uniformity, and removal of seldom-occurring flaws such as white specks and barré. Our management was persuaded by the overall exceptional results of FiberQ’s worth, and we approved the extension of both the 360Q platform and FiberQ’s subscription services.
Higher and higher…
Sagar demands always high standards for yarn performance and quality, thus expectations were high. By streamlining its production processes and attaining the highest possible fibre output, the business aimed to go even farther.When it comes to superior quality, Uster FiberQ is revolutionary. consistency at a low cost of manufacture,” Saini explains.
As a manufacturer and supplier of premium cotton yarns and knitted greige fabric, Sagar Manufacturers Pvt. is well-known for quality in both its native India and the international textile industry. “Our strategic focus is on integrating advanced technology and eco-friendly practices,” states Saini. procedures, for innovative ideas that promote superior production performance and guarantee client delight.
The business was already pleased with its superior raw material management procedures in its spinning operation prior to FiberQ. The choice to use the Uster system was motivated by a desire to further increase production efficiency and maintain quality. The raw material management system FiberQ.
In addition to reducing human labour, the automated, intelligent, dependable, and user-friendly solution produced consistent outcomes. “I can confidently state that FiberQ has checked all the boxes! We have observed a decrease in significant quality attributes including high quality consistency and Classimat flaws, yarn alarms, and yarn defects, according to Saini. “At the same time, we have received no complaints from customers regarding quality.” Uster’s end-to-end solution also offers access to continuous improvements such as supplier statistics and fiber-to-yarn correlation, which will add even more value in future.
Effect on output – and more
According to Sagar data, yarn realisation has typically increased by 0.3% to 0.5%, and the necessity for “cut and creel” has been abolished, which provides significant benefits for efficiency and less adjustments.
in manufacturing. FiberQ produced over 2,000 laydowns for all manufacturing units during the year in a highly effective, quick, and simple manner. The readily available laydown history and the ability to see the effects of the many cotton lots in use were further benefits.
Additionally, customer response has been positive. It was said that Sagar’s increased uniformity in quality led to a better-looking cloth. Additionally, Sagar is now able to offer clients greater yarn lot sizes with identical quality and colour characteristics, enabling them to create more consistent,reduce production costs by producing knitted and coloured cloth in batches.
Benefits of advisory services
FiberQ is more than just a piece of software. It includes consultations with knowledgeable Uster textile specialists. “The advising services have proven to be quite helpful. We have learnt from best practices, proven in mills worldwide, for greater optimization opportunities,” says Saini. The FiberQ advisory services ensure there is always a textile engineer with mill experience and deep knowledge available to support the spinners. As well as taking care of all aspects of installation, there are periodic assessments to track quality status from fiber to yarn, which is a unique competence of Uster and a highly appreciated element of the service.