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In today’s competitive markets, spinning mills need to deliver yarn of the right quality every time. The yarn must meet the expectations of customers, be free of unacceptable defects, and be produced with optimum use of resources. And all this has to be achieved in an extremely challenging business environment!

Take control of your quality – Think Quality™USTER’s unique Think Quality™ approach is the way to ‘manage your spinning mill with quality in mind’. It combines the many aspects of our products and services to ensure the right quality is produced every time. Think Quality™ the USTER way means helping textile producers to improve their control of quality, with the ultimate aim of turning quality into profitability. To achieve predictable profits for long-term business sustainability.

The principles are simple. Priorities include: a clear specification; the right measuring systems; a ‘fast response’ control of production; a good understanding of improvement options; and optimization of processes for business sustainability.

USTER® TESTER 6 – the vital link to Think Quality™The USTER® TESTER 6 is the heart of the laboratory in mills around the world. It provides the key to many of the principles of USTER’s unique Think Quality™ approach. With the USTER® TESTER 6 the role of the USTER® TESTER is expanding beyond ‘laboratory testing’ to ‘Total Testing’.

The intelligent and powerful new USTER® QUALITY EXPERT provides vital information for effective mill management. Assistant Q is an expert with 65 years of experience. Together, they enable USTER® TESTER 6 to support and guide spinners in their objective of ‘managing a spinning mill with quality in mind’.

What is Think Quality™?It is ‘managing your spinning mill with quality in mind’.

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New global standardThe USTER® TESTER 6 is acknowledged throughout textiles as the new global standard in evenness testing. Its new Capacitive Sensor and Optical Sensor options give spinners the power to control yarn quality levels precisely and guarantee the quality is right first time.– Automatic and semi-automatic models available – Upgradeable for all sensor options and

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Swiss accuracy inside, reliability at top speedAll models operate at the testing speed of 800 m/min with greater accuracy and reliability than ever. Set to automatic, the high sample throughput rates give even better detection of quality exceptions. That cuts down the risk of claims, reduces labor costs and ensures customers get the quality they expect.

It’s also a vital part of the USTER® ‘Total Testing’ concept.

Direct link with USTER® STATISTICSFounded on 60 years of textile expertise, the USTER® STATISTICS benchmarking tool is the worldwide standard for objective quality comparisons. It provides a sure basis for yarn trading and certified specifications.

Only the USTER® TESTER produces data which links directly to USTER® STATISTICS standards.

Innovation: the starting point for superb quality and optimized productivity in the spinning mill

USTER customers will anticipate some significant innovations in the USTER® TESTER 6 generation. Those expectations are now surpassed, with a range of completely new features. For a start, there is a brand new Capacitive Sensor, which measures with more accuracy and reliability than ever.

– The new global standard from the leading name in yarn testing– Swiss accuracy: your guarantee of reliable measurements at top testing speeds– Direct correlation with the world’s textile quality benchmarks, the USTER® STATISTICS

USTER® TESTER 6 – the gateway to the Total Testing Center™It’s the pulse of a new generation, destined to be the beating heart of every textile laboratory. The new USTER® TESTER 6 is the latest and greatest in a technology series that is known by everybody in textiles, worldwide. It’s laboratory testing beyond all expectations and the starting point for Total Testing.

USTER® QUALITY EXPERT – getting connected with all the options The assurance of 100 % online monitoring, with the precision of laboratory testing: it’s a powerful quality package for fiber-to-yarn engineering. Every comparison possible, every quality measure, and every management report – all the options are here, automated and interactive.– One-stop shop for quality management– Accessible 24/7 from everywhere

Assistant Q – a new helper with all the know-how Quality managers no longer need to waste time on trivial tasks. The Assistant Q is like a well-qualified and highly-experienced new ‘staff member’. Working tirelessly to present spinners with exactly the information they need, for the ultimate goal of ‘managing the spinning mill with quality in mind…’

Welcome to the Total Testing Center™… integrated quality throughout the mill with USTER® TESTER 6

The Total Testing Center™ – incorporated in the USTER® TESTER 6 – integrates data from precise laboratory tests and online monitoring systems covering all spinning mill processes. It is a unique combination, transforming data into practical choices for quality yarns and profitable production.

– USTER® TESTER 6 – the gateway to Total Testing – USTER® QUALITY EXPERT – built-in essential tool for quality management– Assistant Q, the new ‘staff member’ with 65 years’ know-how

Sensor CS, more accurate, more featuresThis is USTER®’s new digital Capacitive Sensor, bringing even greater accuracy and reliability, with scope for additional future capabilities. – Accurate, trusted results, including the famous

‘USTER® value’ CVm

– Easy-reference graphical presentations with diagrams, spectrograms, length variation curves and histograms

– Highlighting quality issues with periodic faults, for reduced customer claims

Product Consistency Alert The new Sensor CS can provide alerts for every product, indicating any apparent abnormalities. This is the new Product Consistency Alert feature, customized for each spinning mill to allow for specific materials and conditions. Significant changes in raw material, fiber parameters, blend variations, yarn structure or yarn count, for example, are potential triggers for these alerts.

Sensor HL – hairiness at high-speed Complete evaluation of the vital hairiness parameter is now possible, thanks to the new Sensor HL for Hairiness Length Classification. Its new measuring principle focuses on the real length of the protruding fibers, for the ultimate in useful data. Combined with the established Sensor OH, spinners now have the full picture of yarn hairiness, the ultimate assurance against quality claims.

Innovation at the core: latest sensor technology has all the answers with USTER® TESTER 6

Sensors are the powerful brains inside the world-renowned USTER® TESTER family. A completely new and unique Capacitive Sensor has been developed specifically for USTER® TESTER 6. Along with the integrated Hairiness Length Classification Sensor, it means spinners will have all the answers in testing.

– Brand-new: the latest USTER® Capacitive Sensor (Sensor CS)– Product Consistency Alert – a real breakthrough, flagging up potential problems– The new Sensor HL for Hairiness Length Classification at up to 800 m/min

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Sensor OHThe H-value is the globally-recognized hairiness benchmark. It is used in yarn trading, and as an early-warning mechanism during production. The Sensor OH offers reproducible and objective hairiness measurement at 800 m/min. It provides the USTER® HAIRINESS value, directly comparable with USTER® STATISTICS benchmarks. Hairiness variations may show up in a fabric only after dyeing – just one example of how unmonitored yarn hairiness can have a negative and costly impact.

Sensor HL With its new measuring principle based on the real length of the protruding fibers, this sensor provides the results of protruding fibers longer than 3 mm. Yarn color doesn’t matter: the sensor allows yarns of different colors to be compared.

Sensor HL has the highsensitivity needed for use in yarn engineering, in identifying long protruding fibers likely to cause pilling, and for machine checks, especially on compact spinning machines.

Yarn hairiness: the full story, for the first time

With USTER® HAIRINESS technology, spinners have the full story, so they can manage every hairiness testing need, for absolute customer satisfaction. USTER® TESTER 6 is the definitive hairiness solution, its unrivaled combination of Sensor HL and Sensor OH providing the key values for precise yarn specifications.

– Sensor OH measures the H-value, acknowledged worldwide for use in yarn contracts– Sensor HL provides the S3u value for protruding fibers – a key indicator of fabric durability– Together, the Sensors HL and OH form the unique USTER® HAIRINESS solution

Sensors OH and HL – the complete package Yarn hairiness has a huge impact on fabric appearance and durability. The ultimate two-sensor package brings together all hairiness data for a yarn at the same time. Mills can react faster, to improve quality or prevent expensive claims.

Sensor OIDust and trash particles can cause serious problems in subsequent fabric manufacturing processes. Sensor OI prevents this, by accurately measuring trash and dust particles in the yarn. The benefits: less downtime in weaving; knitting needles last longer; enhanced cleaning efficiency in an open-end spinbox.

Sensor OMColor variations and shadowing can be traced back to irregularities in yarn diameter, density and shape. This sensor‘s data provides vital quality information on how the yarn will look in the finished fabric. The CV FS (fine structure) parameter helps to prevent ‘cloudiness’ in knitgoods. For compact spinners, Sensor OM is a must – offering better structure and smoothness information for their yarns.

Precision control, for productivity and optimum fabric appearance

Along with mass and hairiness problems, spinners know that variations in yarn diameter can also lead to color inconsistencies, potentially ruining the finished fabric. USTER® TESTER 6 deals with all these threats, with a range of sensors dedicated to optimizing fabric appearance by controlling the yarn.

– Avoid claims for color variation and shadowing (Sensor OM)– Assess the likely impact of impurities (Sensor OI)

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Expert knowledge at a click The new Knowledge Based System (KBS) quickly traces the cause of a quality problem on the spinning machine, with no need for extra settings or input from the machine supplier. A single click on the spectrogram display brings up the defective component on the screen. Time saved, quality improved and expensive claims avoided…

Fabric simulation, a clear view in advance Yarn results are displayed on blackboards, giving a clear view, in advance, of how the knitted or woven fabric will look.– Yarn board– Knitted fabric– Woven fabric (plain)– Woven fabrics displayed in reflected and

transmitted light – Magnified yarn board view for yarn hairiness

Smart view of exceptions A new feature with USTER® TESTER 6 is ‘Smart View’. At one click, customers can focus on test exceptions and outliers. Or switch quickly to the USTER® STATISTICS function, to compare results with worldwide benchmarks. Smart View is a valuable time-saver, as a quick check on whether a yarn meets specifications.

Built-in knowledge: USTER expertise in problem-solving makes yarns and fabrics better, faster, simpler

USTER’s detailed know-how, underpinned by 65 years of experience, is all available to USTER® TESTER 6 users. Three special features draw on this expertise to help spinners trace faults and implement fast quality management remedies, for minimal downtime and ideal quality in both yarns and fabrics.

– Knowledge Based System (KBS) needs no extra settings – Improved fabric simulation – a clear visual representation– Smart view of exceptions and limits

Intuitive touchscreenThe USTER® TESTER 6 has a touchscreen monitor, with full HD and two USB ports. It is easy to use, even for untrained staff, so operators can stay focused on test results, guaranteeing higher efficiency and optimum user satisfaction.

Mirroring textile processes With test samples coming in from various spinning mill departments, the USTER® TESTER 6 is able to mirror the different processes in its user interface. This makes the entire test procedure simple and intuitive for the operator.– Process routes are selectable: short staple,

long staple or raw silk– Automatically follows logical sequence from

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USTER® Fancy Yarn Profile (FYP) The FYP is the standard for precise slub yarn measurement. USTER knowledge is the key, enabling an automatic first evaluation – quick and easy for all users.

The USTER® Fancy Yarn Profile measures quality data for: number of slubs, mass increase and slub length, and mass decrease after a slub.

An extended range of reports give quality information and prevent unwanted patterns.

Laboratory staff will appreciate the benefits of the new USTER® TESTER 6. Designed-in ergonomics, and a superb graphical user interface, make it exceptionally user-friendly. Even more complex tasks such as slub yarn testing are made simple, thanks to the new USTER® Fancy Yarn Profile.

– Touchscreen monitor, easy to learn and efficient in use– Intelligent user interface able to mirror textile processes in the mill– USTER® Fancy Yarn Profile (FYP) for automatic slub yarn analysis

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Quality analysis evolves with the millUSTER® QUALITY EXPERT adapts to the changing needs of the mills, so that spinners can create a tailored quality system. Each instrument automatically extends the analytical possibilities as it connects. Vital properties – from fiber, yarn and tensile testing – are matched from lab tests and yarn clearer data, and compared against quality and productivity options.

Beyond data collection Automated quality data collection is essential. But the next stage, data analysis, can be problematic, even for experienced quality managers. That’s where USTER® QUALITY EXPERT comes in. It allows managers to focus on quality optimization, instead of number crunching. Through quick status updates, quality issues are flagged, and possible causes suggested.

Simplifying quality managementIn quality management, timing is everything. Late reactions to quality problems can be very costly to spinning mills. The intuitive alerting system of USTER® QUALITY EXPERT not only identifies quality problems but also ensures that the right people have continuous access to information.– Direct access from the USTER® TESTER 6 operating

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needing attention is detected– Installation on multiple client computers – Remote access to the system from mobile devices

Total Testing Center™: get connected for comprehensive quality management

USTER® TESTER 6 opens new horizons for quality analysis and targeted improvement with the introduction of USTER® QUALITY EXPERT. Laboratory testing is now interlinked with online monitoring at the winder, for total coverage of the spinning mill.

– Quality analysis tailored to individual mills, based on the new USTER® TESTER 6– Practical data analysis – way beyond data collection alone– A simple, fast and powerful reference system for managers

Wide-ranging quality alertsUSTER® QUALITY EXPERT takes in data from all production processes, so its defence mechanisms can go beyond individual processes. The USTER knowledge base for this is backed by years of specialist experience – so it needs no special configuration by the spinner. – Earlier warning of potential quality problems– Possibility to save valuable raw material

Quality exceptions for mill-specific limits An extra safety measure allows spinners to set their own limits for specific quality attributes they need to control. When monitored values exceed these limits, they are clearly marked as outliers in the system reports.

Alert management and reportingFollowing the alarm trends is easy through a comprehensive dashboard that displays the alarms by process and machine. Key indicators are the numbers of active, acknowledged and fixed alarms.

USTER® QUALITY EXPERT has a new range of defenses against quality issues, powerful enough to cover individual processes and also the entire production sequence. All measurements are scanned and any quality issues are notified via a rule set based on USTER knowledge and experience.

– Alarms for each process step are triggered automatically, defending against costly claims– Mill-specific limits can be applied for each quality attribute– A notification and alert management system automates the whole concept

Comprehensive alerts against quality shortfalls

Fiber-to-yarn quality diagramsThis feature harnesses the power of USTER® STATISTICS to evaluate the performance of each process in yarn spinning. With USTER® QUALITY EXPERT, a single graph highlights weak spots in each process and signposts improvements. The simple graphic format means that even inexperienced users can quickly understand quality ups and downs.

Intuitive yarn quality comparisonsYarn quality comparisons integrate laboratory and online data. They point up differences between production lots or even machine-by-machine. In each case, optimization proposals are clearly identified in comprehensive reports. Side-by-side comparisons show where improvements have been made and point to areas for further optimization.

Laboratory utilization graphA good standard test plan helps mills manage their resources and use laboratory equipment in the best way to keep quality under control. USTER® QUALITY EXPERT caters for this with a range of routine test plans, suited to the mill’s existing equipment. Performance reports then provide updates on how the completion test routines are progressing.

Central control and optimization – linking several instruments across multiple production units

USTER® QUALITY EXPERT has the power to combine and analyze data from a number of production units, covering all relevant instruments. Information is condensed and presented in an easy-to-read format that can be interpreted to help the user target areas for optimization.

– Quality analysis covers all the fiber-to-yarn processes, correlated to USTER® STATISTICS– Comparison of yarn quality using data from multiple instruments– Optimized laboratory workload makes testing more efficient and reliable

Fabric appearance The yarn is evaluated for fabric appearance using a series of parameters and a grading system of 1 – 5. Yarns graded 5 are expected to be top of their class in fabric appearance. USTER’s vast application knowledge and years of sample testing underpin the grading system. For the spinner, it’s another important tool in the quest for complete customer satisfaction.

Pilling resistanceFor knitted fabrics, pilling is a key issue. Poor pilling resistance can ruin fabric appearance, resulting in rejected material and customer claims. The new grading system here capitalizes on both of the new hairiness values provided by the USTER® TESTER 6 – as well as other parameters affecting pilling resistance.

Weaving performance For the first time, a combination of data from USTER® TENSOJET 4 and USTER® QUANTUM EXPERT 3 can reliably detect weak places and predict the weaving behavior of the yarn. The weaving performance grade allows spinners to identify batches with a high risk of yarn breaks during weaving.

Yarn prognosis – a new perspective on quality from the customer viewpoint

Spinners are increasingly keen to see issues from the perspective of their customer, the yarn user. What issues are causing most concern for weavers and knitters? Now, with USTER® QUALITY EXPERT, three new yarn-grading options are introduced, giving an accurate prognosis for customer satisfaction.

– Fabric appearance: a vital preview of fabric quality, especially for garments– Pilling resistance: most important for knitted fabrics– Weaving performance: very important for production efficiency in weaving mills

Always alert for quality issues Assistant Q checks every measurement – whether from the laboratory or online instruments. Where quality issues arise, Assistant Q proposes a checklist of actions to solve the problem. User feedback is then requested and outcomes are recorded – an intuitive learning function which helps correct future issues.

Yarn grading by a true expertThe experience of Assistant Q is unmatched in allocating the new yarn grades. Assistant Q not only grades the yarn, but also gives details of the prognosis for appearance, pilling and weaving. If any special attribute needs to be improved, Assistant Q will propose it.– Clear guidance on yarn suitability for a

particular end-use– Helping spinners make critical decisions

User training and tutorials USTER® QUALITY EXPERT is already easy to navigate and use, providing managers with top-class information. If more training is needed, Assistant Q provides tutorials to make it even easier for anyone to understand and operate the system.

With USTER® QUALITY EXPERT, spinning mills acquire a valuable new ‘employee’, with Think Quality™ genes and 65 years of USTER application experience. Assistant Q offers 24-hour attendance, guaranteed reliability and an unlimited capacity for work.

– Immediate notifications about quality issues, possible causes and best remedies– Evaluates yarn performance based on built-in application experience– Provides tutorial sessions for USTER® QUALITY EXPERT users

Assistant Q: a new ‘employee’ with 65 years of know-how…

Sensor technology for top performanceFor 65 years, USTER has been synonymous with quality control sensors for textiles. The new Capacitive Sensor CS with USTER® TESTER 6 represents the summit of current technology, heralding a new age of innovative measurement capability for the future.

The integration of the latest Sensor HL for the complete yarn hairiness testing is another key element, taking this vital quality parameter into new territory.

Built-in knowledge to support millsUSTER shares the knowledge of several decades through Assistant Q. Making customers’ working tasks simpler, so they can focus on the ideal quality-cost ratio. Add to this the new Knowledge Based System for detecting faulty machine elements, and the Smart View feature for pinpoint exceptions.

Everything is here, ready to deliver constant quality and utmost efficiency.

The Total Testing Center™Integration of laboratory test results with online data creates the Total Testing Center™. The ultimate safeguard for quality yarns.

USTER® TESTER 6 will do it all: setting up the mill, optimizing quality and guaranteeing standards in the finished yarn. With quality secured by final monitoring of 100 % of production, protecting against exceptions.

The Total Testing Center™: meeting quality expectations every day.

Key benefits at a glance

USTER® TESTER 6 – The Total Testing Center™It is exactly what you expect from USTER: the very latest sensor technology, the highest accuracy, innovative measurements. Everything you need for an integrated approach to ‘managing a spinning mill with quality in mind’.

– Ultimate sensor technology – the basis for maximum performance– Built-in knowledge from 65 years of experience– Unique combination of laboratory and online data

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The standard from fiber to fabricUSTER is the world’s leading supplier of total quality solutions from fiber to fabric. USTER® standards and precise measurement provide unparalleled advantages for producing best quality at minimum cost.

Think qualityOur commitment to state - of - the - art technology ensures the comfort and feel of the finished product – satisfying the demands of a sophisticated market. We help our customers to benefit from our applied knowledge and experience – to think quality, think USTER.

Broad range of productsUSTER occupies a unique position in the textile industry. With our broad range of products, we have a wide reach across the textile chain that is unmatched by any other supplier in the market.

Optimal serviceKnow - how transfer and instant help – we are where our customers are. A total of 200 certified service engineers worldwide grants fast and reliable technical support. Benefit from local know - how transfer in your specific markets and enjoy our service à la carte.

USTER® STATISTICS – the textile industry standardsWe set the standards for quality control in the global textile industry. With USTER® STATISTICS, we provide the bench-marks that are the basis for the trading of textile products at assured levels of quality across global markets.

USTERIZED® – brand your products with qualityUSTERIZED® stands for ‘defined quality assured’ within the textile chain. We invite selected customers to join the USTERIZED® Member Program. More information at www.usterized.com.

USTER worldwideWith three technology centers, five regional service centers and 50 representative offices around the world, USTER is always sure of delivering only the best to its customers. USTER – committed to excellence, committed to quality. And that will never change.

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