#ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

2025-10-13

Toyota Industries to present latest spinning and weaving technologies at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

TOYOTA Industries JAT900 © 2025 TOYOTA Industries

At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, Toyota Industries Corporation will showcase its latest innovations in spinning and weaving technology. The company will exhibit one ring spinning frame RX300 and one air jet loom JAT910, both equipped with Toyota’s newest technological developments.

The RX300 ring spinning frame will be demonstrated with the newly developed compact spinning system EST4, which enhances versatility beyond conventional functions and improves yarn quality for a wide range of applications.

The JAT910 air jet loom, highly regarded for its energy-saving performance and excellent weaving capabilities, will feature Toyota’s unique electronic shedding motion E-shed. This advanced system combines high quality with high-speed operation, representing the latest evolution in Toyota’s weaving technology.

Visit Toyota Industries Corporation at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Hall 3, Booth B₂04.

TOYOTA Industries RX 300 © 2025 TOYOTA Industries

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