The shaped panels produced on flatbed weft knitting machines led to the fashion of figure-hugging stylish ribbed knitwear. The key to this evolution was the introduction of flatbed electronic needle selection using punched tape computer control.

Modern flat knitting machines are versatile and highly programmable, allowing the patterns to be designed digitally. As a result, the production process is more efficient than traditional hand knitting and reduces the risk of human error. They also offer a high degree of precision, ensuring consistent quality in the finished product.

The machine uses an Air Splicer that cuts then twists yarns together with a burst of pressurized air. This technology saves time and money by eliminating the need to manually tie yarn ends. In addition, it eliminates the potential for error by ensuring that every splice is precisely timed. It also prevents breakage by detecting large knots and fabric pileup.
Flat knitting machines excel in their ability to produce knitted fabric to the exact dimensions needed for each individual garment. This versatility makes them a popular choice for manufacturers seeking to streamline their production processes and eliminate the need for linking, sewing, and other labour-intensive operations.

This particular machine is equipped with a special yarn unwinding option, which helps it to handle challenging materials such as metallic and monofilament threads that have a tendency to kink during the knitting process. The device unwinds the yarn from a motorized bobbin, keeping it from getting caught up and tangled in the nipple, allowing the machine to run smoothly.

Another important feature of this machine is the ability to knit a whole garment with a single cam plate. This is achieved by knitting three separate tubes—a body tube and two sleeve tubes—on different carriers, while still maintaining a consistent pattern across the entire garment. This is possible thanks to the i-Plating feature, which combines sinker patterns made possible by the patented spring-type moveable sinker system with the inlay technique to allow hybrid textiles that incorporate both knit and weave characteristics.
Variable Stitch Rate
This flat knitting machine supports all types of fully fashioning and three-dimensional shaping, as well as multi-piece fully fashioned knitting and multiple-gauge intarsia. It also offers gauge conversion capability, eliminating the need to change machines for different gauges and allowing for increased product variety.
Unlike traditional knotters, which mechanically tie together yarn ends, the Air Splicer cuts and twists yarns using a burst of pressurized air with split-second accuracy.
Rather than having to manually change a pattern, the flat knitting machine will automatically do it for you. This makes changing patterns much easier and faster than using a circular machine. This is a great feature to have if you plan on knitting intricate designs and patterns as it will save time and effort in the long run.

In addition, the patented stitch presser system is able to control on/off adjustment independently in both knit and transfer operations and provides gentle holddown movement, improving consistency and contributing significantly to quality shaping.