BERNINA E 16 PRO Make it personal — keep it professional Commercial-grade, 16-needle embroidery with a huge field, fast production speeds, and precision tools that help you place, stitch, and finish with confidence. 16 needles for multi-color, no-rethread stitching Up to 1,400 SPM for production speed Extra-large field: ~16.1" × 15.5" Laser alignment & Acti-feed™ automatic tensioning Industry-leading cap embroidery capability BERNINA — Swiss Engineering & Perfection since 1893 Robust, long-lasting construction Deep accessory and hoop ecosystem Long-term warranty support on mechanical parts (details) 16 needles 1,400 spm ~16.1" × 15.5" field Laser alignment Acti-feed™ tension Cap driver & wide frame Embroidery becomes reality Born from industrial heritage, the E 16 PRO delivers faster, larger, and more professional embroidery for home studios and commercial shops alike. Advanced 10.1" Touch Interface Manage needles, colors, machine status, and design progress on a vivid, intuitive display designed for production. 16 needles • 1,400 spm Load more colors, reduce rethreading, and complete multi-color jobs with speed and consistency. Extra-large Field Approx. 16.1" × 15.5" for jacket backs, quilt blocks, and oversized designs with fewer rehoops. Acti-feed™ Automatic Tensioning Continuously adapts tension so stitches look clean and consistent across fabrics and densities. Small Cylindrical Lower Arm Slide sleeves, pockets, caps, baby items, and totes over the arm—no seam-ripping required. Cap Driver & Wide Frame Embroidery for caps made easy—one of the largest cap fields in the industry, included in the box. Machine Status Real-time stitch rendering, progress at a glance, and quick access to core settings streamline production. Needle / Color Control Assign colors, schedule pauses for appliqué or bobbin changes, and optimize run order with confidence. Design Management Browse, store, and load designs with 3D previews right from the screen; ready to stitch in seconds. Needles / Speed 16 needles • up to 1,400 stitches per minute Embroidery Field Approx. 16.1" × 15.5" (large-format embroidery) Placement & Control Laser alignment • 10.1" color touch • machine status rendering Tension & Quality Acti-feed™ automatic tensioning for consistent stitch quality Caps & Tubular Cap driver & wide frame included • small cylindrical lower arm Workflow Needle/color assignment • pause programming • design management Software Stitches ready-made files; optional digitizing with tools like DesignShop v11 Editor Check availability & get price Book an in-store demo