[TC]² Bi-Weekly Technology Communicator

[TC]² Seminar Offerings

Calculating Time Standards without Time Studies - August 19-21, 2008

Learn how to calculate time standards by analyzing the motions of a sewing operation and then attaching the appropriate time values for each motion. The charts in the included book, Sewing Performance and Methods Analysis, were created by D.J. Stohlman, P.E. from proven MTM data.  

During this three day seminar, attendees will build piece-rates for several operations by analyzing video tapes and applying time for the appropriate auxiliary factors.  Continued application of this knowledge and the data in the reference book will allow the determination of accurate costing long before production is placed on the manufacturing floor.

Pattern Development Seminar - September 9-11, 2008

Learn introductory principles of fit, pattern development, and marker making. Hands-on activities include flat pattern manipulations, fabric critique, and garment investigation.

Seminar Highlights: • Learn basic pattern terminology • Analyze styles to determine flat pattern sloper adjustments • Utilize slopers to make first pattern • Draft pants from body measurements • Apply grade rules • Discuss requirements of production on pattern development • Study effects of pattern development on grading, marker making, cutting, sewing, and final   garment.

The seminars will be presented at [TC]²'s facility at 5651 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC.

For additional information or to register, contact Elizabeth Salisbury at 919.653.3507, or use our contact form.

To download or print a copy of [TC]²’s seminar offerings for 2008, click here (pdf).

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[TC]² and AATCC Announce Additional Speakers

Innovative Textile Printing: Green & Global Symposium
September 17-19, 2008
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, RTP - Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

[TC]² and AATCC have come together to produce Innovative Textile Printing: Green & Global, a special educational event that brings together experts in both digital and conventional textile printing, as well as colorant chemistry, fibers, product development, and color communication. The program will take place September 17-19 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in the Research Triangle Park region of the Raleigh/Durham, NC area. 

Confirmed speakers include: Art Allen, Sensient; Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated; Frank Berninger, Dystar; Dr. Henry Boyter, ITT; JeongGook Cho, Yuhan Kimberly; David Clark, Huntsman Textile Effects; Mitch Cole, Pantone; Stephen Fraser, Spoonflower; Marci Kinter, SGIA; Danielle Lacastro, First2Print; Ann Laidlaw, X-Rite; Jesse Leskanic, Cheran Digital; Richard Malakowski, Cranston Print Works; Tom McCall, CloverTex; Karen McGhee, American Eagle; Rob Morskate, Osiris Digital Prints; Jos Notermans, Stork Digital; Barry Silevitch, Brother International; Steve Smith, DPInnovations; Tom Stutts, DataColor; Hitoshi Ujiie, Philadelphia University; Fernando Vazquez, Dow Corning; and Patty Williams, IT Strategies; in addition to [TC]²’s Dr. Michael Fralix and Kerry King.

On September 19th, attendees will have the opportunity to tour technology demonstration areas at both Cotton Incorporated and [TC]².

Click here to view the conference brochure, or for conference registration, click here.

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Ionic Liquids: An Environmentally Friendly Alternative

By Kim Anderson, [TC]²

Introduction
Non-aqueous systems can either reduce or completely eliminate the amount of water used in textile processing. Reducing the amount of water in a textile process provides environmental benefits as well as cost savings. Not only are water and energy conserved in a non-aqueous process, but operating costs may be less expensive than in conventional processes. Recent research has shown that ionic liquids have the potential to be used in place of water in some textile processes.

The textile industry is believed to be one of the biggest consumers of water. On average, an estimated 200 liters of water is needed to process 1 kilogram of textile material. The development of ionic liquids that exhibit useful and unique properties has created a huge untapped potential for commercial applications to increase operating efficiencies of many chemical production operations—including the processing of textiles.

Click here to read the entire article...

To see past newsletter articles on Sustainability and Environment click here.

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Member Profile - TUKATECH

By Karen Davis, [TC]²

From photo to proto…
TUKATECH was formed in 1997 by Ram Sareen, an industry veteran. It is a world leader in providing affordable product development solutions to the apparel industry around the globe. The company has continually added business units to its offerings; TUKAweb and TUKAcenters now provide production and development services via the internet to apparel businesses of all sizes.  In addition to the widely adopted TUKAcad, several other software solutions are available covering a wide range of professional apparel development. Beyond its software offerings, TUKATECH makes customizable TUKAforms, soft and life-like duplicates of fit models, with pinnable and chalkable surfaces, designed to achieve better fit, and TUKAtrack, an RFID tracking system for use on the shop floor. TUKATECH also offers manufacturing equipment including cutters, spreaders, and plotters.

TUKATECH’s e-fit Simulator allows users to create virtual garments from TUKAcad patterns through the use of a 3D digital copy of the fit model.  Numerous suppliers to companies like Tesco, Eddie Bauer, Polo, Jones New York, Maggy London, Jessica Parker, and PVH have already adopted this latest technology and the list is steadily growing.  Many of these companies are using e-fit to develop fit and samples while others have completely eliminated physical samples altogether and begun giving approvals on digital samples instead.

 Viewing the virtual sample, determinations can be made regarding fit and the look of a garment on the virtual model. The image can be viewed frame by frame for fit approval, and moreover, an instant check of the fit in motion can be made using the built-in motion simulator.

Using 3D draping, the digital pattern is wrapped onto the model, and an appropriate movement is applied to test the fit. Any fit issues are immediately apparent. The pattern can be adjusted, the garment is then re-draped to view in the e-fit Simulator, and the file is forwarded to supply chain partners for an e-fit session.  There is zero tolerance between the digital sample and the physical sample which makes users much more confident that what they see is what they get.

TUKATECH and [TC]² have collaborated on a number of industry events, including last year’s Cool Zone demonstration at SPESA Expo 2007.  [TC]² gratefully acknowledges TUKATECH’s sponsorship of the USB drives for the upcoming SIGGRAPH 2008 show, where scanned subjects will receive a copy of their personal avatar on the drive.  These avatars can then be used in virtual communities and other visualization applications.

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Important Dates

August

September

October

For detailed information about industry events, visit www.techexchange.com

Thanks to the techexchange site sponsors
Apparel Magazine, Gerber Technology, Lawson, Lectra, Methods Workshop and Reach Technologies.

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A Look Ahead in the Newsletter



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