Trützschler Group is set to make a significant impact at ITM 2026, the international textile machinery exhibition running June 9–13 in Istanbul, Turkey. The company will present its latest advances in Spinning, Card Clothing, and Nonwovens at Hall 7, Stand 714A. Visitors can expect a full lineup of new machines, digital solutions, and service offerings designed to meet the demands of modern fiber processing.
From the next-generation TC 30i card to the intelligent T-CAN automation system and the high-performance TCO 21XL comber, Trützschler's portfolio targets higher productivity, lower operating costs, and smarter mill management. For the latest trade fair announcements and machinery launches, visit the textile news section on Textilezon.
T-CAN: AGV-Powered Automation for Smarter Spinning Mills
One of the standout debuts at ITM 2026 will be the T-CAN system — Trützschler Spinning's new automated can transport solution. T-CAN uses self-navigating cans driven by AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) technology and a user-friendly software interface that coordinates all movement without manual intervention.
The system directly addresses two pressing challenges facing the global textile industry: rising labor costs and growing workforce shortages. By significantly reducing manual transport tasks, T-CAN lowers operating expenses, minimizes machine downtime, and delivers a consistent, reliable material flow. T-CAN represents a decisive step toward more automated, efficient, and future-ready spinning mills.
TC 30i and IDF 3: Up to 40% Higher Productivity
Trützschler will showcase the powerful combination of the TC 30i next-generation card and the integrated draw frame IDF 3. Together, they form a complete, optimized system for direct spinning — delivering up to 40% higher productivity while maintaining or improving yarn quality.
The TC 30i features the intelligent T-GO automatic gap optimizer, which enables far more precise carding gap adjustments than manual methods allow. T-GO is the world's only proven automatic gap optimizer, successfully validated in thousands of spinning mills worldwide. The IDF 3 shortens yarn preparation for rotor and airjet applications, with a new can-changing system that boosts carding efficiency by up to 3%. Advanced measuring systems further ensure a more homogeneous sliver and consistently high yarn quality.
This combination enables stable yarn parameters and efficient processing of blends with high short fiber content or recycled materials — a growing requirement as sustainability demands reshape the global textile supply chain.
TCO 21XL: 12-Head Combing with ~50% More Output
The TCO 21XL is Trützschler's latest advancement in combing technology. Unlike conventional eight-head combers, the TCO 21XL operates with 12 heads, delivering approximately 50% higher productivity at lower energy consumption per head.
Equipped with the COUNT CONTROL function, the TCO 21XL continuously monitors and regulates sliver count throughout the combing process. The result is a consistently uniform sliver number and first-class yarn quality — critical for premium ring-spun yarn production. Trützschler specialists at Stand 714A will brief visitors on the full performance scope of this new comber.
Card Clothing, Nonwovens, and Digital Ecosystem
Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC) will introduce a new flat clothing developed for maximum robustness and long-term durability. The product delivers consistent performance throughout its entire service life and is fully recyclable. Its compatibility with Trützschler's intelligent carding systems reflects TCC's commitment to efficiency and sustainable design.
Trützschler Nonwovens will present the T-SUPREMA needling concept — successfully realized with Texnology — offering flexible, proven solutions for technical nonwoven producers in geotextiles, filter media, and durable applications. The NC-X card reliably processes bicomponent microfibers down to 0.4 denier, enabling high-volume, homogeneous, and ultra-soft surfaces for premium baby diaper topsheet and backsheet production. Carded/Pulp and Wet-Laid/Spunlace line solutions for lightweight nonwovens in wet wipes and flushable products complete the Trützschler Nonwovens portfolio.
On the digital side, visitors can explore MyMill, a cloud-based platform for real-time spinning mill monitoring and optimization. MyMill is part of the broader My Trützschler ecosystem, which provides a single access point for services including training resources and a spare parts shop — delivering support across the entire Trützschler machine portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is ITM 2026?
ITM 2026 takes place June 9–13, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey. Trützschler will exhibit at Hall 7, Stand 714A.
What is the T-CAN system from Trützschler?
T-CAN is Trützschler's AGV-based automation solution for self-navigating can transport between spinning machines. It reduces manual handling, lowers operating costs, and ensures a consistent, reliable material flow throughout the spinning mill.
How much does the TCO 21XL improve productivity over traditional combers?
The TCO 21XL uses 12 combing heads instead of the conventional eight, delivering approximately 50% higher productivity at lower energy consumption per head. The COUNT CONTROL function ensures a consistently uniform sliver count and first-class yarn quality throughout production.
Trützschler's ITM 2026 exhibit underscores the company's sustained investment in automation, direct-spinning efficiency, and integrated digital mill management — reflecting the industry's broader shift toward leaner, more connected, and sustainability-driven textile production.
