At ITMA Asia + CITME 2024, Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG, a global leader in textile machinery and process control solutions, emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in its future technologies. Speaking about Mahlo’s innovative approach, Mr. Thomas Höpfl, Head of Sales, discussed the company’s integration of AI to enhance automation and efficiency in textile production processes.
“Automation has always been integral to Mahlo’s concept. Our core mission is to optimize processes using measurement and control equipment,” Mr. Höpfl explained. “Artificial intelligence will play an even more significant role in the future. It enables us to process the vast amounts of data collected by our sensors more efficiently, accurately, and economically.”
Mahlo’s innovative controller, unveiled at the exhibition, represents the company’s first step in leveraging AI to revolutionize its technology offerings. “This is just the starting point,” Mr. Höpfl stated. “Over the next three to four years, we foresee substantial advancements in measurement and control equipment. AI is not just an enhancement—it’s a necessity for achieving the highest levels of process optimization.”
Mahlo’s cutting-edge systems are designed to measure critical parameters, ensuring process precision and sustainability. By incorporating AI, the company aims to not only improve data analysis but also provide customers with smarter, faster solutions that align with the growing demands of the textile industry.