Milestones in the history of DAHMEN lock-stitch and chain-stitch quilting machines:  

2008: Introduction of the new CHAINTRONIC 2

2006: Presentation of the quilting machine generation of tomorrow for the garment/clothing industry: The prototype of the new model VITESSE is installed at the first customer site - lighter, faster and less expensive. 

2006: Revolutionary innovation in cross cutting technology. The new PANEL MASTER BS is introduced that applies the latest cutting technique and comes in a robust, vertical design to save valuable space. For the first time in the industry DAHMEN offers the option to equip the PANEL MASTER BS with an optical sensor to detect color markings for the most precise cuts (Legal protection of registered design by DAHMEN).

2005: Successful introduction of the high-speed lock-stitch machine FASTTRONIC  -  maximum producivity with reduced change over times.

2004: Introduction of the new control software for the entire machine portfolio ("Ergotronic").

2003: Innovation in the design of specialised quilting machines for new applications like gathering suture or cord stitching.

2002: Modification and improvement of selected machines parts to achieve longer life-cycles, increase productivity and reduce wear.

2001: Partnerships with several manufacturers of textile machines to complement the product portfolio. Installation of entire processes including partner equipment fully coordinated and managed by DAHMEN.

2000: Successful introduction of the PANEL MASTER model.

1998: Innovation of an industry specific solution for the mattress & bedding industry – the MATTRESS MASTER.

1998: Completion of the CHAINTRONIC series with the introduction of 3-Needle-Bar Models.

1997: DAHMEN is the first to introduce cameras in the textile machine industry to remotely perform error detection.

1996: Introduction of the double chain-stitch technology CHAINTRONIC

1996: DAHMEN to be the first to install modems for remote error diagnosis and service purposes.

1995: Introduction of the semi-electronically controlled series ECOMAT.

1994: DAHMEN to be the first manufacturer to successfully introduce a WINDOWS-based human machine interface (HMI).