The article reports on innovations in the weaving sector exhibited at ITMA 99. Greater speed and flexibility were frequent thems. Much emphasis was placed on electronics, automation and refinement. The companies featured in the article are Benninger Holding AG, Bonas, Grosse, Dornier, Fimtextile, Nuova Vamatex, Picanol, Staubli, Sulzer Textil, Toyoda Textile Machinery Inc. (USA), Tsudakoma, Van de Wiele and West Point Foundry and Machine.