SAHM’s automated precision winding machines have a worldwide reputation as the industry standard for high-quality winding processes. They are used by technical yarn manufacturers across the full range of applications. At Techtextil 2026, SAHM will be focusing on the automation and connectivity of winding processes.

The company will be highlighting the SAHM CB₁, its mobile handling system which manages automatic doffing, the supply of empty tubes to winders, as well as the transport and buffering of packages. With its integrated tube and package storage system and a freely programmable robotic arm, the CB₁ system can be flexibly adapted to different production environments.

In a further automation step, Vandewiele Automation’s KR1 knotting station extends the automation of winding processes. The robot-assisted KR1 solution automatically knots yarn ends on the completed packages, preparing them for transport and downstream production steps. This reduces manual intervention while at the same time ensuring consistently high quality. The system is suitable for a wide range of yarns and package types.

Together, the two solutions demonstrate how winding processes can be increasingly automated and interconnected – with the goal of reducing manual intervention and enabling stable, continuous production flows.

Visitors to Techtextil 2026 will have the chance to see the technologies from SAHM Winding Solutions and Vandewiele Automation together in live operation – and to learn more about flexible automation concepts for winding.