Experience top‑level weaving performance with the Ultimax

The Ultimax rapier weaving machine excels in terms of both performance and fabric quality. Designed with sustainability as a core principle and equipped with a high degree of digitalization, the Ultimax offers an unprecedented level of ease of use. It is a highly focused and razor‑sharp machine that is ready to run at audacious speeds and delivering top‑quality output.

At ITM 2026, two of our Ultimax weaving machines will be on display, each featuring a wide range of options. One of the machines will be weaving denim fabric, while the other one will be weaving voile fabric.

Picanol’s next generation of OmniPlus‑i Connect

At the end of 2025, Picanol launched the next-generation OmniPlus-i Connect, which set a new benchmark in airjet weaving technology. This latest evolution of the trusted platform demonstrates how Picanol continues to deliver innovative, performance-driven solutions to meet the evolving challenges faced by modern weaving mills.

Thanks to a complete redesign and optimization of key machine components, Picanol achieved an impressive energy saving of up to 1.5 kW per machine. This breakthrough innovation, which is called EcoBoost, has drastically reduced the energy consumption of weaving machines, making it a real game-changer for customers who focus on realizing sustainability and cost control. At ITM 2026, the OmniPlus-i Connect will be demonstrated while weaving poplin fabrics.

Unlock the full potential of your weaving machines with PicConnect

With PicConnect, Picanol brings all its digital tools and services together in one centralized platform. At ITM, visitors will be able to discover all the benefits and latest features of PicConnect – which is now also AI‑powered. This will enable them to fully leverage the many possibilities offered by Picanol weaving machines.

The Picanol team will demonstrate how PicConnect visualizes data from across your weaving mill – such as production rates, machine performance, weaver efficiency, and energy consumption – in a clear and intuitive way. This empowers managers to quickly obtain high-level insights. PicConnect offers several pre-defined dashboards, each of which can be customized to the user’s preferences and scheduled to be sent directly to your inbox.

Among the highlights will be the OmniPlus-i Connect-2-P airjet weaving machine for poplin fabrics, equipped with features such as EcoBoost, EcoWeft and AirMaster technologies aimed at reducing energy and air consumption while maintaining weaving performance. Automation functions including Pick Repair Automation and AutoSpeed are intended to improve efficiency and machine uptime.

For denim production, Picanol will present the Ultimax-4-R rapier weaving machine, configured for recycled yarn applications. Technologies such as Quick Style Change, gripper tape monitoring and advanced filling control systems are designed to support flexible and reliable denim production while addressing growing sustainability requirements.

Another attraction will be the Ultimax-8-R weaving machine for fancy voile fabrics. The machine combines advanced weft insertion and tension control technologies with features such as SmartCut and e-Leno, enabling the efficient production of complex lightweight fabrics with demanding yarn combinations and decorative effects.

Across all showcased machines, Picanol emphasizes integrated digital monitoring, energy optimization and connectivity through its PicConnect-enabled BlueBox platform, underlining the increasing importance of smart weaving solutions in modern textile manufacturing.