Saurer’s vision is to become a smart industrial solutions and services provider. Based in Switzerland, Saurer is a global leader in rotor spinning and winding machines. It developed the first hand-knitting machine in 1869, the first automatic embroidery machine in 1912 and invented the modern truck in 1905. Saurer is a technology group focusing on machinery and components for yarn processing. Saurer Technologies specializes in twisting and embroidery as well as engineered and polymer solutions.

The group has developed a technology centre in Switzerland. This will work closely with existing research and development departments of the Saurer Group. The center will combine Saurer’s leading expertise in sensor technology and automation with the latest innovations of Industry 4.0.

Saurer’s central development philosophy is summarised in the formula E3+I, which stands for Energy, Economics and Ergonomics plus Intelligence. The formula symbolises Saurer’s efforts to manufacture machines with maximum production efficiency, minimum energy consumption and pioneering ergonomics and at the same time it intelligently integrates all of the data gathered during production with a view to putting in effect, for example, self-optimising systems, intelligent quality control or preventive maintenance.

The group has evolved from being a machinery and component supplier to a leading provider of intelligent solutions and services for processing fibers and yarns.