An invention to take off
The idea of a needle quickly became a sample and then a product. addi employee Nicole Wenz is always quick on her feet by nature - and she was missing a needle for needlework at home, which she invented just as quickly, the addiTakeOff.
An invention that combines two products
The inventor of the addiTakeOff needle, Nicole Wenz, has been working for Selter - addi since 2019. She works flexibly in the department of packaging printing, organizing homework and, if necessary, also in shipping. An all-rounder at addi.
In her free time, she is passionate about needlework, knitting bags, sweaters and much more - by hand and with the help of addiExpress hand knitting machines.
One fantasy was to have a needle that would make it easy to pick up the stitches from the addiExpress machine and transfer them directly to the addiClick system.
An invention that combines two products
The inventor of the addiTakeOff needle, Nicole Wenz, has been working for Selter - addi since 2019. She works flexibly in the department of packaging printing, organizing homework and, if necessary, also in shipping. An all-rounder at addi.
In her free time, she is passionate about needlework, knitting bags, sweaters and much more - by hand and with the help of addiExpress hand knitting machines.
One fantasy was to have a needle that would make it easy to pick up the stitches from the addiExpress machine and transfer them directly to the addiClick system.
This is how the invention was born, which combines knitting by hand and with a knitting machine.
As Mrs. Wenz's husband also works at addi - in toolmaking - she asked him directly if he could make a sample of it. This convinced everyone that it was a good idea. Marketing, sales and management were immediately convinced and so the idea was implemented with the addiTake Off needle at the 2024 trade fair in Cologne.
This is how the invention was born, which combines knitting by hand and with a knitting machine.
As Mrs. Wenz's husband also works at addi - in toolmaking - she asked him directly if he could make a sample of it. This convinced everyone that it was a good idea. Marketing, sales and management were immediately convinced and so the idea was implemented with the addiTake Off needle at the 2024 trade fair in Cologne.
It's quick and fun.
The addiExpress machines are very convenient for Nicole Wenz, because she is always a fast operator by nature and likes to crank the basic parts of a sweater on the machine. It's quick and fun.
In the next step, she knits the finishing details such as cuffs, sleeves, collars and other embellishments by hand - using the addi needles from the addiClick systems. She can let her imagination express itself
The TakeOff needle with its bent tip is perfect for taking stitches off the machine. It also comes in a set with a cord and stopper - so the stitches can be transferred directly to the enclosed click cord and worked off afterwards.
It's quick and fun.
The addiExpress machines are very convenient for Nicole Wenz, because she is always a fast operator by nature and likes to crank the basic parts of a sweater on the machine. It's quick and fun.
In the next step, she knits the finishing details such as cuffs, sleeves, collars and other embellishments by hand - using the addi needles from the addiClick systems. She can let her imagination express itself
The TakeOff needle with its bent tip is perfect for taking stitches off the machine. It also comes in a set with a cord and stopper - so the stitches can be transferred directly to the enclosed click cord and worked off afterwards.
At addi, we are always delighted with the employees who work for addi with heart and mind. “We have a great team,” says CEO Claudia Malcus.
Innovations at addi are often the result of ideas from employees or customers, because the best ideas come from knitting, crocheting or cranking, don't they?
Equally creative employees in production and toolmaking then work on the technical implementation of the ideas - resulting in genuine addi innovations “Made in Sauerland”.
Innovations at addi are often the result of ideas from employees or customers, because the best ideas come from knitting, crocheting or cranking, don't they?
Equally creative employees in production and toolmaking then work on the technical implementation of the ideas - resulting in genuine addi innovations “Made in Sauerland”.
