The USDA Agricultural Research Service ginning laboratory in Lubbock, Texas has an extensive research program underway to develop new saw gin stand technology that promises to substantially benefit cotton producers. Ginning test results show that the experimental gin stand can be configured and operated to produce more lint from seedcotton compared to a conventional high capacity saw gin stand. Results from fiber tests also has shown that the experimental gin will give better staple length and less short fiber. The changes to the gin stand that make up the powered paddle roll design must be done together or the performance and fiber quality results may be lower than with a conventional saw gin stand.