Lonati Demonstrates Digital Medical Hosiery Production
The manufacturer showcased automated textile technologies at The Loop event in Germany.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Lonati presented a new digital manufacturing process for medical compression hosiery at The Loop - Chapter One: Medical Textiles event. The integrated approach utilizes machine programming, digital simulation, and artificial intelligence to refine production quality.
Why it matters
This technology addresses common manufacturing hurdles such as complex product designs, shortened development cycles, and rising costs. It also assists producers in meeting strict requirements for consistent compression performance in medical garments.
The DSC EVO system features a 9-inch touchscreen and offers measurement accuracy of plus or minus 1 millimeter. These tools support a connected workflow involving digital product simulation and automated measurement.
The players
Lonati
Lonati is a textile machinery manufacturer that specializes in digital production systems for socks and hosiery.
Dinema
Dinema is a technology firm that develops specialized software and production management platforms for the knitting industry.
Grotz-Beckert
Grotz-Beckert is a major provider of industrial machine components and textile tools that hosted the industry event in Germany.
The details
The system features the Orion design environment, which creates a three-dimensional digital twin of knitted articles to streamline development. Additionally, the Arcadia platform manages production data, while the DSC EVO system automates measurement to ensure precise compression levels.
Timeline
The Loop - Chapter One event began on October 7, 2026.
The event concluded on October 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
This integration of AI and digital simulation marks a shift toward Industry 4.0 standards in specialized garment manufacturing. Lonati is leveraging these tools to differentiate its offerings against competitors focusing on traditional, non-automated textile production methods.
The introduction of automated, AI-driven production processes could lead to more consistent compression performance in medical hosiery products. For customers and healthcare providers, this implies higher quality and more reliable medical-grade textile devices.
The takeaway
Digital twins are increasingly vital for manufacturers attempting to reduce development times for complex medical textiles. Businesses adopting these predictive maintenance and design tools can expect improved precision in their final product specifications.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Knitting Industry.
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