3D CAD

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The different phases of garment manufacturing currently requires approximately three times as much time to bring the garment to market as the actual life span of the garment. The paper shows that to compensate for the results of the greater effort in the product preparation and to be able to react more effectively and flexibly to the latest fashion movements, the use of advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing, (CAM) solutions has become essential. This paper gives a brief overview of three companies specializing in developing 3D CAD software and hardware for the textile design industry - Gerber Technology, Lectra and PAD System Technologies.

From the Paper:

"In addition to 3D CAD systems designed to model fabric behavior and characteristics, software designed to scan and store 3-dimensional body measurements of actual models are part of the process for achieving design goals quickly. By storing body dimensions in the software's database, the designer can see how differing dimensions will affect the drape, weft and warp direction of fabrics in 3D. Finally, software designed to measure people in real time can allow for highly customized clothing specifications to be manufactured in the fraction of the time as has been traditionally possible."

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