At ITMA 1999, monk Cotton International Limited showed its model 2002 straight bar knitting machine with automatic rib transfer integrated into the stitch forming process. Pneumatic selection permanently fixes the position of the transfer bars. The company's new Samknit 2 pattern production software connects to all monk straight bar machines via interfaces. Scheller Textil-maschinen-Service GmbH's new NCC high performance straight bar knitting machine has been modified to accommodate up to six yarn carrier rails without reduced machine speed. The company's NC12 machine features a modified wrap stitch technique and racking over up to seven needles.