| 1940 |
Elna
introduces first portable, free-arm sewing machine, invented by Ramon
Casas |
| 1952 |
Elna
Supermatic – first domestic sewing machine with forward and reverse
cam-controlled movement system |
| 1968 |
Elna
Lotus – first compact sewing machine, selected by the Museum
of Modern Art in New York for its “Design Collection” |
| 1972 |
Elna
is chosen as the Official Sewing Machine of the Olympic Games in Munich |
| 1973 |
Introduction
of the Elnapress, a professional pressing system for the home |
| 1978 |
Elna
Air Electronic – first sewing machine with electronic center
operated by a pneumatic foot control |
| 1985 |
Elna
5000 – first Swiss sewing machine with an electronic memory |
| 1986 |
First
Elna overlocks introduced, featuring one revolution tension dials,
recessed movable cutter with lockable blade system, marked adjustable
pressure control, sliding thread guide for lower looper |
| 1987 |
Elna
7000 introduces updatable stitch package through use of cassettes |
| 1987 |
Elnalock
L-5, first portable 5-thread domestic overlock, 2-needle, 2/3/4/5
thread machine |
| 1988 |
First
ironing press with a built-in sleeveboard |
| 1989 |
Elna
9000 computerized sewing machine introduced – with 7 mm stitch
width, face to face and mirror image, multiplication key, 6 memories |
| 1991 |
Elna
PRO 5 DC, first computerized domestic overlock, with exclusive electronic
speed reducer |
| 1994 |
Elna
905 DCX and 904 DCX – first overlocks with computer controlled
tensions; 905 is first domestic overlock to offer a cover hem, 3.1
mm width, expandable programming with exclusive PRO Card™ system |
| 1994 |
Elna
introduces the 9006 computerized embroidery sewing machine, offering
traditional sewing type stitches as well as automated hoop embroidery;
EnVision Cards provide additional embroidery designs |
| 1996 |
Elna
925 DCX – first domestic overlock to offer three variations of
the cover hem, including triple cover hem |
| 1998 |
EnVision
embroidery software program introduced, compatible with home computer
and Elna CE 20 or 8006 sewing machines |
| 1999 |
Elna
introduces 945 overlock – the extensive memory allows the sewer
to have up to 48 built-in programs |
