This report consists of a summary of performance data (when they are obtainable) and descriptions of technology that seems to us to be ready for introduction on a commercial scale to the ginning industry. New or improved machines that can accomplish better drying, cleaning and ginning are dealt with. Technology with which to better manage the ginning process and the ginning business is dealt with. These emerging technologies are a result of the expressed need for cost containment at the gin point and for better fiber quality. We therefore relate these emerging gin technologies to the emerging technologies for measuring fiber properties and for manufacturing textiles. The process of developing new technology for the ginning industry goes on at the three USDA ginning research laboratories, at some agricultural experiment stations, notably at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and at the various gin machinery and equipment manufacturers. The cotton growers of the United States enter into agreements with all sectors of the ginning industry through their company, Cotton Incorporated, to assist and foster technological developments that are aimed at improving the competitiveness of United States cotton at home and around the world.