Bernina E16 16-Needle Embroidery Machine

BERNINA E 16 - 16 Needle Embroidery Machine With Metal Stand

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SKU: bernina-e-16

BERNINA E 16 - 16 Needle Embroidery Machine With Sturdy Metal Stand, Operator Kit, Starter Thread Kit, & 4 Frames/Hoops

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The Perfect Partner for Home, Studio or Business

Introducing the BERNINA E 16 multi-needle embroidery machine

Tutorial: how to manually thread the BERNINA E 16

Tutorial: how to stitch on the BERNINA E 16

Tutorial: how to change thread in the BERNINA E 16

Tutorial: how to insert the bobbin in the BERNINA E 16

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: One Touch Controls

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Key Combinations

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Laser Alignment

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Align with Reference Points

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Color Sequence Commands

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Puffy Foam 3D Effect

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Looping Effect – Micro Chenille

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Adjusting the Presser Foot

Tutorial: Attaching or Moving the Hoop Support Arms

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Replacing the Needle

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Stitching a Cap – Computer

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Stitching a Cap – Machine

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Hooping a Cap

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Loading Hoop on Cap Driver

BERNINA E 16 Tutorial: Micro Pocket Clamps

Product Information

Introducing the BERNINA E 16 Multi-needle Embroidery Machine

BERNINA E 16 - 16 Needle Embroidery Machine

BERNINA’s first multi-needle embroidery machine

The BERNINA E 16 is the perfect partner for your home studio or business with 16 needles, speed of up to 1,400 spm (stitches per minute), automatic tension settings and a narrow cylindrical arm for sleeves and other tight spaces. Complete tasks like a pro with the BERNINA E 16 16 needle embroidery machine, whether embroidering a baseball cap, small patch, big shopping bags or jacket backs.

Make it personal - Keep it professional

16 Thread colors
1,400 Stitches per minute
Extra large embroidery field (400 x 350mm)
Fancy stitches / micro chenille
The industry's largest embroidery field for caps
Smallest cylindrical arm in the industry
Adjustable presser foot height
BERNINA
Laser alignment

Personalize team uniforms & caps, commemorate a special occasion, monogram stylish totes, use the Chenille technique for a special 3D effect, or complete an elaborate embroidery quilt. No matter what you create - the results will be everything you ever dreamed of, and more!

BERNINA E 16 at a glance

Increased Processing Power: Additional power provides enhanced overall performance.
Flexible Multi-Head Production: Scalable multi-head system that leaves standard multi-head machines in the dust - up to 50% more productive!
Up to 75% More Efficient: Progressive speed changes combine with needle case & pantograph refinements make BERNINA E 16 more efficient than previous models.
Up to 30% More Stitches per Bobbin: Fewer bobbin changes mean reducing downtime per machine, increasing production efficiency exponentially.
Outstanding Stitch Quality: Embroidery has never looked better on popular products like stretchy fabrics, performance wear or dri-fit shirts, hats caps and more.
Large Storage Capacity: The BERNINA E 16 is capable of loading the largest embroidery designs.
Warranty Details: 5 Years (Primary drive train components), 2 Years (All other components), 90 Days (Technician travel expenses), 90 Days (Accessories), 90 Days (Consumable components)

BERNINA E 16

Make it Personal – Keep it Professional

With 16 needles, speeds of up to 1,400 stitches per minute (spm), automatic tension settings, and a narrow cylindrical arm—the BERNINA E 16 will complete the task like a pro—whether embroidering a jacket back or small pocket. Personalize team uniforms and caps, monogram stylish totes, commemorate a special occasion, use the Chenille technique for a special 3-D effect, or complete an elaborate embroidered quilt—the results will be everything you ever dreamed of.

Features No Other Commercial Embroidery Machine Can Touch

Multi-Head Flexibility

Imagine a scalable embroidery system that allows you/your business to your embroidery production as-needed. The BERNINA E 16 grows with YOU! This modular embroidery system is simply better than a standard multi-head embroidery machine, because you can add single-heads to the system at any time. You also have the freedom to configure your embroidery machines to match your production needs. Even when in multi-head configurations, individual heads can be setup for embroidering on different products. For Example: you may have three heads running baseball caps and one running a polo shirt.

Laser Alignment

Embroidery postitioning is easy & accurate with Laser Alignment.

Thread System

The BERNINA E 16 delivers the precise amount of thread needed at any given time, resulting in the highest quality stitching at the fastest speeds possible.

Small, Cylindrical Lower Arm

Embroidery on socks, shirt pockets, golf club covers and other tight spaces is possible due to the small size of the lower arm on the BERNINA E 16.

Ask About Our Training Package!

Call Toll Free: 800-401-8151

We Provide Training at Your Location!*

Unmatched Nationwide Training Network

Using the Largest Training Network in the Nation
Classroom Training is Standard, & Onsite Training is an Available Option with your BERNINA E 16

*Ask about availability and additional cost for onsite training.

Ask About Our Support Package!

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Outstanding Technical Support & Service

Technical Support via Telephone, Webinar
Online Knowledge Base and FAQ
How-To and Specialty Applications Support

Key Features

High-speed embroidery with 16 needles

Complete more embroidery more quickly by eliminating the time spent re-threading for each color change. Less time spent managing the embroidery process means more time for creativity and more custom jobs completed. Complete more embroidery projects confidently and more successfully with 1,400 spm and the quality of a true commercial system.

Go Pro Tension System

This unique system ensures threads are fed smoothly and with automatic tension adjustments, for the same perfect quality on every sew-out. Embroider confidently, knowing each stitch-out will be as beautiful as you envision.

Industry’s smallest cylindrical lower arm

Your BERNINA E 16 handles all of your embroidery needs, large and small. Slide baby items, T-shirts, pockets, or tote bags easily over the narrow arm, eliminating the need to open seams or deconstruct the item prior to embroidering.

BERNINA Rotary Hook

Speed, precision, and a high-performance thread trimmer are the benefits of the BERNINA rotary hook system. Compatible with convenient pre-wound bobbins for even more time saving.

Extra large embroidery field 400 x 350mm

From jacket backs to embroidered quilt blocks, your BERNINA E 16 will handle large projects with ease.

Laser Alignment

The ultraprecise laser registration assures accurate design placement.

Embroidery dreams become reality

With roots in the industrial world, BERNINA is excited to share with you the dream of faster, more professional and larger embroidery than ever before. The dream of 16-needle embroidery suitable for home, studio, or commercial use is now a reality. Whether you’re new to machine embroidery or more experienced, you will appreciate the thought behind the details.

What's under the hood?

Our cutting-edge machines are equipped with numerous innovative functions and programs. Here, we provide you with an overview of what your preferred machine is capable of, and tell you all about the advantages of the BERNINA E 16.

Multi Needle Embroidery Features

16 Needles
1,400 High-speed embroidery up to spm
True commercial embroidery system
Extra large embroidery field

400 × 350 mm

Patented narrow cylindrical lower arm
Smallest cylindrical lower arm in the industry
Standard hoop 36 × 30 cm
Standard hoop 44 × 30 cm
Standard hoop 12 cm round
Standard hoop 15 cm round
Go Pro operator’s kit
Go Pro tension system (fabric based)
Go Pro design library of 1,000 designs
Go Pro automatic thread trim
Go Pro BERNINA hook system
Adjustable presser foot height
Appliqué command
Laser alignment
Rotation 1, 90, 180
Move to position
Move to color
Move to stitch
Stock colors
Bright LEDs
Network up to six machines

Start your embroidery business with the BERNINA E 16 - 16 Needle Embroidery Machine!!

Extra large cap embroidery field (36 × 8.2 cm)

Document Downloads

Machine Brochure

Download

Instruction Manual

Download

Installation & Setup

Download

Firmware Download

Firmware Update (V 1.06.114)

The firmware update is a very large (579.68 MB) .ZIP file. Allow for ample download time.

Download

Optional Accessories

Specialty frames and hoops
Three sizes of pocket frames
Compatible with BERNINA Embroidery Software 7
Compatible with BERNINA Exclusive Design Collections
Cap Driver, 2 Cap Frames, Gauge ($1000.00)
3.0" x 3.75" Pocket Hoop ($99.00)

Go Pro System

Your BERNINA E 16 includes an assortment of standard accessories and time-saving features, providing a massive amount of value for this package. When your growing business or creativity is ready for more, the Go Pro system has you covered. With the optional cap driver & wide frame, customizing ball caps is a breeze like never before - whether you need to make one, or twenty!

The narrow cylindrical arm combines with the unique pocket frames for perfect stitching in confined spaces. You will discover unlimited embroidery possibilities with the addition of the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 7. Create custom monograms, edit existing designs or digitize your own creations.

What can you embroider with BERNINA E 16?

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Bring your imagination to life!

Polo Shirts
Backpacks
Hats and caps
Tote Bags
Beanies
Duffel Bags
Hoodies
Shoes
Quilts
Blankets
Towels
Monograms
Letterman Jackets
Jeans
Leather
Patches
Carhartt Jackets
And Much More!

Automatic Update Process

For your convenience, the BERNINA E 16 provides an automated update process once it is connected to the internet. You can also download updates directly to your new BERNINA E 16.

To manually install updates, please follow the instructions below:

Make sure that you have an active Internet Connection to update online
Attach the BERNINA E 16 dongle
Check to insure that the Emergency Stop on the Control Panel is released
Open the BERNINA UI

When the question mark "?" appears on the screen, turn on the machine

Proceed to the Advanced Settings Screen
Click on the Update icon
Follow the on-screen instructions
Your machine will now be ready for stitching!

Optional Embroidery Digitizing Software DesignShop V10
Call Toll Free: 800-401-8151 FOR PRICING!

Choose 1 of 4 Options to Fit Your Embroidery Needs

Lite

Beginner Level
Basic Lettering (160+ Embroidery Fonts)
Basic Editing
500+ Embroidery Designs
25 New Embroidery Fonts (Includes Monograms)

Standard

Standard Level
Lettering (160+ Embroidery Fonts)
Editing
500+ Embroidery Designs
25 New Embroidery Fonts (Includes Monograms)

Pro

Advanced Level
Lettering (160+ Embroidery Fonts)
Advanced Editing
500+ Embroidery Designs
25 New Embroidery Fonts (Includes Monograms)

Pro+

Fully-Featured Digitizing
Lettering (160+ Embroidery Fonts)
Advanced Editing
Vector Compatibility
Vector Conversion
500+ Embroidery Designs
25 New Embroidery Fonts (Includes Monograms)
LogoExpress

DesignShop V10 Specifications

One phrase describes DesignShop V10—User-Friendly. Outstanding vector compatibility, and 160+ embroidery fonts combine to make DSV10 highly valuable to the embroidery designer. Here is a brief overview of the most notable features of this leading embroidery digitizing software:

Outstanding Vector Compatibility Now, when you load a vector graphic into DSV10, a raster preview is automatically generated. This enables you to recreate the exact look and style of the design, including blends or gradients.
25 New PREMIUM Embroidery Fonts Expanding on our catalog of 160+ embroidery fonts, we've added a selection of popular, high-quality embroidery fonts and monograms. Purchased individually, these fonts would cost hundreds of dollars each. They are optimized to embroider beautifully on Melco embroidery machines. Each font was carefully selected based on industry demand. These are real embroidery fonts, not individual characters that require sizing, placement, kerning and spacing adjustments. In addition to standard alphabet characters in upper and lower case, these fonts contain numbers, symbols and euro characters.
EPS File Compatibility Compatible with current EPS files, backwards compatible with older EPS files.
File Support Compatible industry-standard vector, bitmap and embroidery files.
Thread Charts The latest charts from all major suppliers are built right in. New colors, and color names are now included for ease of use and improved searchability.
Fully compatible with Windows 10.

Digitizing features include:

UnaFill Splicer This will allow users to splice multiple directions of fill stitches for one object.
Auto Underlay Users now have multiple choices of underlay styles for any digitized object or font.
Object Color Properties Objects will maintain color properties so that copying and pasting will not require re-sequencing of colors.
Vector Graphics to Embroidery Assistant This awesome feature allows easy point and click conversion of any vector file to be digitized in seconds.

Production Tools

New production tools include fabric profiles that allow users to save design information, such as stitch densities, to specific fabrics or apply fabric profiles to specific designs. Also, design information may now be printed with bar codes. Use a bar code reader at anytime to recall the design, eliminating the need to search for design files on hard drives or disks.

LogoExpress—A Convenient Digitizing Option

This feature allows a user to link directly into an online digitizing service portal with digitizing turn-around times as quickly as 24 hours. DesignShop V10 users can opt for the LogoExpress feature during times of heavy volume. (LogoExpress available in the USA only)

Hassle-Free Lettering!

DesignShop V10 takes lettering to the next level with features like control point editing, expanded stitch editing and automatic borders. DesignShop V10 features sophisticated lettering capabilities for all embroidery alphabets as well as true type conversions. You can even create your own alphabets.

What you see on screen is what you get with your embroidery

DesignShop V10 allows you to work in various view modes to see stitches, colors and final output simulations. The screen/project view gives you a pre-embroidery look at the finished product. Also, the innovative appliqué feature (the first in the industry) lets you position the appliqué pieces on a fabric on-screen for a realistic view of the complete design.

Scale, rotate, align, group and revise your design with a click of the mouse

DesignShop V10 features the latest editing tools, plus advanced expanded stitch editing, auto sequence, auto lock stitch editing and many more.

Streamlined Production with Bar Code Technology

Easily create design information that can be scanned directly into your Embroidery Machine using a bar code scanner. Here are some other production-friendly advantages to adding bar code technology to your embroidery department:

No computer experience necessary
Reduced production time
Produce orders more accurately, more quickly
Never reprogram the same design again

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BerninaSKU: bernina-e-16

BERNINA E 16 - 16 Needle Embroidery Machine With Sturdy Metal Stand, Operator Kit, Starter Thread Kit, & 4 Frames/Hoops

Product Videos

Introducing the BERNINA E 16 Multi-needle Embroidery Machine

BERNINA E 16 - 16 Needle Embroidery Machine

BERNINA’s first multi-needle embroidery machine

Make it personal - Keep it professional

BERNINA E 16 at a glance

BERNINA E 16

Make it Personal – Keep it Professional

Features No Other Commercial Embroidery Machine Can Touch

Multi-Head Flexibility

Laser Alignment

Thread System

Small, Cylindrical Lower Arm

Ask About Our Training Package!

Call Toll Free: 800-401-8151

We Provide Training at Your Location!*

Unmatched Nationwide Training Network

Ask About Our Support Package!

Call Toll Free: 800-401-8151

Outstanding Technical Support & Service

Key Features

High-speed embroidery with 16 needles

Go Pro Tension System

Industry’s smallest cylindrical lower arm

BERNINA Rotary Hook

Extra large embroidery field 400 x 350mm

Laser Alignment

Embroidery dreams become reality

What's under the hood?

Multi Needle Embroidery Features

Document Downloads

Machine Brochure

Download

Instruction Manual

Download

Installation & Setup

Download

Firmware Download

Firmware Update (V 1.06.114)

Download

Optional Accessories

Go Pro System

What can you embroider with BERNINA E 16?

Bring your imagination to life!

Automatic Update Process

To manually install updates, please follow the instructions below:

Optional Embroidery Digitizing Software DesignShop V10 Call Toll Free: 800-401-8151 FOR PRICING!

Choose 1 of 4 Options to Fit Your Embroidery Needs

Lite

Standard

Pro

Pro+

DesignShop V10 Specifications

Digitizing features include:

Production Tools

LogoExpress—A Convenient Digitizing Option

Hassle-Free Lettering!

What you see on screen is what you get with your embroidery

Scale, rotate, align, group and revise your design with a click of the mouse

Streamlined Production with Bar Code Technology

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