Advanced scanning system for technical textiles from Gerber Technology

Gerber Technology, a business unit of Gerber Scientific Inc., has introduced YuniquePLM^™, a product lifecycle management tool designed specifically for the business of fashion, and the ContourVision^™, advanced scanning system for technical textiles.

With YuniquePLM^™, FS (fast start) edition, companies of any size can quickly reap the benefits of a product lifecycle management tool that is designed to have users up and running in as little as three weeks. Out-of-the-box solution is easy to install and use, pre-populated with critical templates including PANTONE® TPX and TCX color palettes, measurement tables, care symbols and instructions. A leading independent software testing firm verified its scalability.

In the technical textiles arena, Gerber’s ContourVision^™, advanced scanning system is an option on GERBERcutter® DCS 3600 conveyorized cutting systems. Manufacturers can scan custom printed textiles, automatically generate cut files and cut directly from textile rolls at speeds up to 1.1 meters per second.

Gerber offers a host of other automation solutions, including AccuMark software, the industry’s most complete pattern design, grading and marker making system, automated spreading systems and the GERBERcutter Z7, Gerber’s newest high-ply cutting system, designed to operate around-the-clock with precision and without interruption. Z7 cuts intricate shapes, multiple hole sizes and notches in a full range of materials, including bilaminates, trilaminates, foam-backed and high loft fabrics.

Source: Gerber Technology