A new generation of looms appeared in 1955, the Rachel and then Textronic and Jacquardtronic looms have the speciality of using the technique of knitting. Less rich in bars than Leavers loom but far more automated, they have recently integrated piezo technologies which have enabled them to significantly increase their production speed.
We owe them widening of the lace market, thanks to their subtle chemistry between quality products, simple motifs and more affordable prices.