​Automation in spinning began with simple systems like Computer Integrated Manufacturing CIM and Flexible Manufacturing Systems FMS, but today it is integrated into the machinery, and with IoT, automation is set to make a big leap, reveals the ITJ cover story for April 2018. The Spotlight is on Coimbatore-based ELGi Equipments, whose compressors are helping Patspin India to reduce on annual energy bill. The issue also carries a preview of ITM 2018, one of the leading textile machinery exhibitions, taking place from April 14-17 in Turkey. Also don’t miss the special feature on spinning industry.​