The next level of Think Quality from Uster
Uster, Switzerland, 9th June 2023 – Uster Technologies is proud to introduce its pioneering
solution suite, Uster 360Q, at ITMA 2023. The suite combines instruments, data-enabled software, and Uster textile expertise which empower mills to lift quality and profitability to the next level. Going beyond customer benefits, the 360Q platform enables cooperation with industry-leading companies for best-in-class solutions.
Imagine a game-changing collaboration between a textile mill and Uster which revolutionizes
quality and cost efficiency. Picture the seamless integration of Uster equipment and intelligent
digital tools, translating test data into insights for improvements. And visualize Uster textile
experts collaborating side-by-side with mill staff to achieve optimal quality levels consistently,
while minimizing costs. This is Uster 360Q – a pioneering suite of solutions driving textile
manufacturers towards a new era of excellence.
Uster 360Q smoothly combines three key elements: cutting-edge instruments, integrated
software with data analytics, and unrivaled textile expertise from Uster’s acknowledged
specialists. With this combination, textile mills can completely embody the philosophy of
‘managing a mill with quality in mind’. Uster Technologies brings a game-changing role, built on
its unique market position, in which 360Q creates a visionary universe for its customers.
The supreme discipline in cotton spinning
Cotton is the most widely-used natural fiber in textiles – and the most challenging when it comes
to raw material management. A primary challenge is the quality of cotton, or its quality variability,
to be more precise. Spinning mills have a delicate task to maintain optimal stock levels without
compromising quality or profitability. The raw material mix is crucial, as laydowns affect process
performance and waste levels at different stages, as well as quality and consistency. Finally, mill
personnel may not always have the expertise needed to manage these factors.
Uster 360Q supports spinners in sustainable data-driven decisions for raw material management.
Combining Uster HVI 1000 with powerful software, analysis of fiber data is the start point. Uster
textile experts then bring the capabilities of equipment, data and software tools into the specific
mill context. This achieves maximum and long-term quality consistency, reduces mixing costs
and optimizes yield and waste levels. Minimized losses from claims are the logical result.
Uster FiberQ Lot and Uster FiberQ Bale
FiberQ Lot and FiberQ Bale are the software elements of 360Q for raw material utilization. They
support spinners’ daily processes, eventually resulting in better quality consistency, profitability
and further growth.
To suit the diverse needs of spinning mills, two different FiberQ value modules are offered: Uster
FiberQ Lot and Uster FiberQ Bale. The Uster FiberQ Lot laydown management value module is
suitable for mills which take representative samples of incoming cotton, rather than 100% testing
of all bales, particularly when cotton parameter variation is low within one lot.
Uster FiberQ Bale laydown management value module caters for mills conducting 100% testing
of bales – or which have test results for every bale provided by cotton classing organizations. It is
ideal for machine-picked cotton with higher parameter variations within lots.
FiberQ Lot and FiberQ Bale achieve maximum quality consistency by processing high volumes of
data while considering all key quality parameters. It is totally automated, with built-in application
intelligence to provide laydowns to suit each mill’s context. With the potential to connect to further
process steps in the future, FiberQ is the ideal starting point for the digital journey to mill
optimization.
Uster 360Q Raw Material Management
The Uster 360Q Platform is the enabler for the comprehensive data processing. The cloud
platform simplifies device and software complexity by providing a central access point for all Uster
solutions and digital services, with reliability and top-notch security. Uster’s new architecture
enables global connectivity and greater analytical power. Spinners get set for the future, using
secure, fast and reliable access to Uster cloud services that is easy to use. For example, it is now
feasible to see an overview of multiple plants from one central point, in any location.
Textile expertise for impact
Any system, however intelligent, always needs the ‘human factor’ to bring the best outcome. For
spinning mills, regular collaboration with Uster textile experts is what enables maximize
optimization potential. Textile Expertise is the third element of Uster 360Q, available at two levels:
the one-time Adoption Services supports early operation, while the continuing Advisory Service
has specially targeted benefits for achieving quality consistency and minimizing costs.
With Uster Academy, 360Q introduces another source of knowledge. The Uster Academy is a
comprehensive e-learning platform with course programs from global textile experts, including
tailored training for diverse learning needs and impactful decision-making. Participants can stay
up-to-date through flexibly-paced online courses, leading to a valued Uster certificate on
completion.
Join 360Q
Uster 360Q stresses that its aims take in the full extent of data-driven decisions for optimized
quality and profitability in the textile industry. That includes machinery and components
manufacturers, as well as mills. ‘360 degrees’ stands for an ecosystem that is open to anybody
interested in creating strong and viable customer value.
Uster Technologies is ideally positioned as a neutral quality management focused company to
commit and maintain partnerships with a big vision. Technical possibilities to connect data can be
leveraged by a growing network of partners, offering immense potential for mills in the textile
industry.
