Innovation

At Card-Monroe, we are proud to be the world leader in tufting technology. Our passion for innovation drives us to constantly improve.

Boundaries of Tufting Technology

Unleashing the Power of Innovation

From its inception CMC has embraced innovation. When it comes to innovation, what matters is the continuous development of outstanding products that hit the market with great quality, compelling customer value, and  extraordinary efficiency.

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Explore our tufting innovations

At Card-Monroe, we take pride in being the world leader in tufting technology. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of tufting.

Tufting innovations

The Smart Tech Shifter

CMC'S patented Smart Tech Shifter is breaking the boundaries of what was previously possible in shifting needle-bar patterns.  With the Smart Tech Shifter, shifting needle-bar speeds up to 1500 RPM's can be achieved in select applications. All under the control of CMC's Command Performance, increased speeds come at no cost to accuracy as the Smart Tech Shifter maintains precise needle-bar positioning at operational tufting speeds.  The Smart Tech Shifter is the new standard of efficiency in tufted carpet.

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Tufting innovations

You Speak... We Listen!

Our innovation system is directed by your voice - the voice of the customer. In a recent tufting industry survey, you said that you look to CMC for solutions to the challenges you face in your mills and in your markets. You said that you count on CMC for Creating Possibilities. New styling capabilities, greater production efficiencies, consistent quality, and predictable production - each have their roots in CMC's Research & Development. From something as fundamental as the rolls on an Infinity motor, or as disruptive as our patentedmachine, CMC leads the way in tufting technology.

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Tufting innovations

Research & Development Expansion

With our latest addition of a new 15,000 square foot R&D facility (fully equipped with modern equipment and dedicated talent) we are investing in the future, both ours and yours. Our motivation is simple - making you successful. That's why the industry looks to CMC as The World Leader in Tufting Technology .

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Innovation through partnerships

Collaboration and Partnerships

Our Collaboration and Partnerships section is dedicated to showcasing the value we place on collaboration and the strong relationships we have forged.

Protection of our Innovations

Explore our Patents

Our products are covered by the following US and foreign patents. At Card-Monroe, we are proud to be recognized as a world leader in tufting technology.

"When it comes to innovation, what matters is the continuous development of outstanding products that hit the market with great quality, compelling customer value, and  extraordinary efficiency."

Charles Monroe, Co-founder
View all of our patents here
  • CMC Primary Backing Pretensioner and Control System - Automated with Command Performance G2 – U.S. Patent Nos.7,216,598 and 7,359,761
  • ColorPoint  –  U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,141,505; 8,359,989; & 8,776,703; 9,399,832 & 9,410,276, 10,081,897; Japanese Patent Nos. JP 5389467; JP 5622876; JP 5745724; European Pat. Nos. EP 2 100 994 ( 6 countries ) & EP 2 321 454 ( 3 countries ); Turkish Patent No. TR 2011 06842 T4; German Patent No. DE 60 2009 001 409 9; Chinese Pat. Nos. ZL 2009 10130717.7: ZL 2009 80134191.8 & ZL 2012 10371253.0; & Other U.S. & Foreign Patents Pending
  • ColorPoint Cut & Loop Replaceable Looper/Hook Modules – Covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,597,057; other patent[s] applied for
  • Cut & Loop Turf - U.S. Patent No. 7,946,233; European Patent No. EP 2 201 165; & Chinese Patent No. ZL200880112987.9
  • Cut Pile Hook Bars – 7,997,219
  • Double Production System - 9,476,152
  • FRS (Full Repeat Scroll) – Covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,758,154
  • Infinity – Covered by U.S. Patents 6,283,053; 6,807,917; 7,096,806; EP 2 220 278, 7,905,187 & by other U.S. and foreign patent(s) pending
  • Infinity 2E – Covered by U.S. Patents 6,283,053; 6,550,407; 6,807,917; 6,834,601; 6,877,447; 6,945,183; 7,096,806; 7,905,187 and   by U.K. Patent No. GB 2,323,098 B; by European Patent No. 1 597 420 & by other U.S. and foreign patent(s) pending
  • Infinity 3E - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,201,509
  • Infinity 4E - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,201,509
  • Infinity 5E - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,201,509
  • LCL with Yarn Feed Pattern Attachment – Covered by 7,634,326  [ColorPoint Cut & Loop; Infinity; Servo Scroll; Clutch Scroll]
  • LCL (Level Cut/Loop) – Covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,007,617 and 7,347,151 & EP 2 220 278
  • LCL (Level Cut/Loop) Looper and Clip Assembly – Covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,438,007
  • Infinity 5E - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,201,509
  • LCL (Rick Mathews Development - Not Yet Utilized) - 9,593,437
  • Linear Rail Drive System - 10,011,932 & EP 3 004 446
  • Needle Drive System - U.S. Patent No. 9,260,810
  • New Shifting Technology Needle Bar Shifter - U.S. Pat. No. 10,156,035
  • Perma-Stitch - U.S. Patent No. 8,915,202
  • Method for forming Pat. Artificial/Synthetic Sports Turf Fabrics - 9,677,210
  • Random High Cut Turf – U.S. Patent No. 9,708,739
  • Replaceable Hook Modules – Covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,237,497, 7,284,492 & 7,398,739
  • Tailored Loop - 10,233,578
  • Three Roll Puller Roll System – Covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,725,789
  • Three Roll Infinitiy Drive System - 10,072,368
  • Tube Bank Distribution System - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,983,815 & U.K. Patent No. GB 2 323 098 B
  • Tufting Machine Push Rod Housing Gland Seal Assembly – Covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,318,730
  • Two-Level Cut Pile and Two-Level Loop Pile Mechanism - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 9,657,419
  • 2-in-1 Tufting Machine - 8,096,247
  • Variable Loop Over Cut - Covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,834,602
  • Variable Loop Pile Over Level Cut Loop Pile Tufts -- Covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,490,566 & 7,739,970
  • Variable Stroke Drive System - 9,644,297
  • Virtual Weave – 7,717,051; 8,141,506
  • Woven Cut/Loop - 9,909,524; EP 3 077 579
  • Yarn Feed Caming - 8,443,743
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