Every mill management is concerned with the hidden causes that can drain the already thin margins. A mix-up of cones between or within a cone or a defective package can create serious problems in the weaving preparation and defective fabrics in knitting/weaving leading to claims or replacement of entire goods. A few grams of excess yarn in each package of cones can compound into significantly large value. The trained operators’ with the skill and attention required in the final inspection and packing process is getting increasingly difficult to sustain.
As the textile industry gathers in Singapore for ITMA Asia, one theme is impossible to ignore: Automation and AI are no longer optional add-ons — they’re essential shields against these silent losses, and the key to competing in a world that demands quality, efficiency, and sustainability. The combined solutions offered by Indo Texnology and Count Ai, headquartered in India are drawing the attention of textile industry across the global .
Solving the hidden costs in spinning
For over two decades, Indo Texnology has transformed spinning floors with automation in cone packing, cone transport, and cone inspection — systems built not to impress with complexity, but to eliminate real operational headaches.
“We never approached automation as just replacing manpower,” says Jaivardhan Thirupathi, Director, Indo Texnology & Count Ai. “Our philosophy has always been application-first. In packing, it’s not just accuracy — it’s smart weight control that protects margins in every consignment. With Cone i, mix-ups and defective cones are eliminated before they are packed. And traceability is guaranteed, with packing weight data integrated seamlessly into MIS, ERP, or our own dashboards. Getting into the finer details while keeping sight of the bigger picture — that combination, along with our problem-solving DNA, is what mills value.”
By targeting weight accuracy, eliminating mix-ups at source, and digitizing accountability, Indo Texnology’s approach converts automation from a cost into a long-term reliability asset.
From post-mortem to prevention in knitting
If spinning automation has been Indo Texnology’s forte, knitting rules are being rewritten by Count Ai. Its flagship product, Knit i, brings real-time fabric inspection to circular knitting machines. Traditionally, inspection has been a post-production activity on large tables — a post-mortem that catches defects after the damage is done. Knit i changes the timeline entirely.
“Knit i uses computer vision and AI to detect defects as they occur, stops the machine instantly, and prevents entire rolls from becoming waste,” Jaivardhan explains. “The ROI is immediate, but the bigger impact is trust and sustainability — less wastage, higher efficiency, and fabric quality that buyers can rely on.”
For knitting mills, the gains are financial and reputational: reduced fabric loss, lower dependency on manual inspection, faster response times, and a quality narrative that stands up with global customers.
The road ahead: predictive, connected, sustainable
While Indo Texnology and Count Ai have already reset expectations in packing, transport, and inspection, their vision looks further down the line — to predictive, connected, and sustainable operations.
- Predictive AI: moving from reacting to problems to anticipating them — minimizing downtime and defects.
- Connected manufacturing: linking packing, inspection, and transport into a single digital thread for end-to-end traceability.
- Sustainable production: systematically cutting waste, energy use, and rework to meet both margin and ESG goals.
“Global standards aren’t achieved by comparing ourselves with others,” Jaivardhan adds. “They come from solving problems consistently, with trust and reliability — whether in Tiruppur or in Turkey. Our mission is to help mills run smarter, safer, and stronger.”
Meet us at ITMA Asia Singapore
On the show floor, many solutions will promise speed or features. The sharper question for any mill is different: Which system will still be safeguarding margins, preventing mix-ups, and proving traceability five years from now?
At ITMA Asia Singapore, Indo Texnology and Count Ai will showcase more than products — they’ll share a way of working: application-first design, computer-vision intelligence at the right points in the process, and data that makes quality and accountability visible.
- Count Ai — Hall 5, Booth A304
- Indo Texnology — Hall 4, Booth A303
For mills exploring how to cut wastage, strengthen fabric quality, and build durable buyer trust, this is automation designed not to impress, but to deliver.