AI and Automation Technology Drives Transformation in Textile and Garment Industry
The need for digital transformation in Indonesia’s textile and garment industry continues to grow, in line with the government’s efforts to modernise the manufacturing sector and boost export competitiveness. Responding to this need, Chinese sewing machine manufacturer Jack Technology has launched SmartLink Master, an intelligent manufacturing solution that integrates AI, automation, and plant-wide connectivity to help textile and garment businesses increase productivity and respond more quickly to market changes.
Jack Technology held the global launch of SmartLink Master in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 16 June 2026, under the theme SmartLink Master Full-Plant Quick Response. Jack Technology CEO Moli stated that the shift towards intelligent manufacturing is increasingly relevant for the textile and garment industry in Southeast Asia, including countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam. “In Indonesia, for example, the local government is determined to revitalise the textile and garment industry,” he said.
According to data from Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry presented at the Indo Intertex–Inatex 2026 event last May, the national textile and textile product (TPT) industry successfully attracted investment of Rp20.23 trillion and absorbed 3.96 million workers. These figures show that the TPT industry retains strong investment appeal and plays a crucial role in supporting national manufacturing activity amid global economic dynamics.
The launch of SmartLink Master marks Jack Technology’s strategic transformation from a sewing equipment manufacturer to a provider of integrated intelligent manufacturing solutions for flexible production systems that are responsive to market changes. SmartLink Master is designed with the Polaris AI Intelligent System and Siemens’ Mendix platform, integrating advanced technologies such as SkyFox AI Vision, Spirit-Ape AI Kitting, and Lightning AI Distribution.
By unifying software, equipment, and production processes, SmartLink Master serves as a factory solution that can be tailored to various garment manufacturing needs. According to Jornt Moerland, Senior Vice President of Siemens Digital Industries Software Asia Pacific, Siemens and Jack Technology will collaborate to develop production lines based on digital twin technology and work on a smart factory pilot project for the garment industry.
“The global garment industry is now moving towards a more flexible production model, so Jack Technology is no longer just selling machines,” said Jack Technology CEO Moli.
The outlook for Indonesia’s textile industry also shows a positive long-term growth trend. According to a recent report by IMARC Group, a global market research and consulting firm based in India, the value of Indonesia’s textile manufacturing market reached approximately US$42 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to US$64.2 billion by 2034. IMARC Group estimates the industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.84% during the 2026–2034 period.
According to Jack Technology CEO Moli, this projection reflects Indonesia’s increasingly important role in the regional textile and garment supply chain. Sustainable market growth, supported by both domestic and export demand, encourages manufacturers to continuously improve competitiveness through production process modernisation and the use of more integrated technology. In line with the industry’s development, textile and garment companies are considered not only required to increase production capacity but also to adapt more quickly to changing customer needs and market dynamics.
“Therefore, the application of digital technology and automation will determine faster decision-making and more optimal operations,” Moli said. Through intelligent manufacturing solutions that integrate software, equipment, and production processes in a single ecosystem, Jack Technology helps garment manufacturers build a more connected and adaptive manufacturing system ready to meet future industry needs.