[TC]² Bi-Weekly Technology Communicator

Holiday Newsletter

In this last Technology Communicator of the year, we would like to share some of [TC]²’s 2008 milestones. We have remained committed to investigating technologies and industry trends, and sharing this information with our readers. 

A significant event for [TC]² in 2008 was the company’s relocation to a new office.  After fifteen years at the Gregson Drive location, the company moved to a 22,000 sq. ft. building containing ample conference room areas, a demonstration center and technology development labs, along with office space for its 35 staff members. 

In addition to the relocation, other 2008 accomplishments include:

• The 150th scanner in [TC]²’s market leading NX series of 3D full body scanners was shipped. The scanner is being adopted not only for shape analysis for garment selection and apparel development, but also for health/medical, fitness management, anthropometric surveys, and a variety of research applications.  

• The fourth annual SizeUSA User’s Group Meeting, which focused on research projects underway at a number of universities, and different methodologies for conducting shape analysis utilizing the data. [TC]² presented its avatar creation addition to the measurement extraction software, which will be included in 2009 installations. The Hosiery Center discussed the use of SizeUSA data in developing hosiery standards.

• Proprietary shape analysis projects conducted by [TC]² researchers for major brands utilizing SizeUSA data, including a study incorporating seated pose scan measurements.                               

• [TC]²’s participation in or co-sponsorship of a number of industry events including a DOC-sponsored Apparel Supply Chain program in Casablanca; the INTERMODA Fashion Expo in Guadalajara, Mexico; The Apparel Sourcing Show in Guatemala; Colombiatex in Medellin, Colombia; Material World in Miami; FESPA 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland; Peru MODA and Expo Textil in Peru; the 7 Revolutions World Tour sponsored by Cotton Council International in Atlanta, Frankfurt, Dubai and Hong Kong, with a Super Focus Group in Austin, TX; SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles; Innovative Printing, Green & Global Symposium in NC; IAF World Apparel Convention in Maastricht; and the Apparel Tech Conference in the Spring at FIDM in Los Angeles and in the Fall at FIT in New York.

• [TC]² helping companies improve their overall business performance by providing training and operations consulting, primarily focused on the implementation of lean business practices in product development and manufacturing. Projects for U.S.-based companies include: Dodger Industries, Marine Corps Shops, Eric Scott Leathers, UNICOR, Uniform Advantage, HealthTech Rx, Soma Intimates, Fresh Produce, and Karla Colletto Swimwear. Karla Colletto Swimwear was nominated by [TC]² and won an Apparel All-Star Award for 2008.

• [TC]² continuing to provide implementation support for New Generation Computing’s PLM and Sourcing Management software solutions. This support includes project management, process analysis, and software training for the following NGC customers: RG Barry, Sanmar, oobe, and Marmac/DuPont.

• Providing services to help improve the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain, [TC]² worked with international clients including: ADEX, CI Expofaro, Cotton Council International, Chariot Carriers, Fabrilmalla, Wal-Mart - Mexico, and Texin. These clients represent the following countries: Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, and Thailand.

• Strengthening [TC]²’s international consulting offering, [TC]² earned accreditation by WRAP, the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production organization, to provide training and consulting services to factories seeking certification for WRAP’s Apparel Code of Conduct and the Universal Code of Ethical Conduct under its Accredited Consultant Program.

• The addition of new technology in the Demonstration Center including the installation of the DCS 1500 sample cutter from Gerber Technology designed for low- or single-ply cutting, and software updates for various product development applications.

• Launching new investigations and initiatives focusing on sustainability and practicing social responsibility by reducing waste, using more recyclable materials, and reducing energy consumption.

• Techexchange.com remaining a resource for technology news and articles of interest to the industry. It is read in 144 countries around the world, and the web site has over 20,000 visits monthly.

• Increasing readership of [TC]²’s bi-weekly newsletter, The Technology Communicator keeps subscribers informed regarding emerging technologies and industry events.

We hope that you also have many accomplishments for 2008 to reflect upon. And, as we enter into this holiday season, let us hope for a peaceful resolution to world conflicts, a stronger economy, and a better quality of life for individuals everywhere.

Thank you for your continued support of [TC]²’s mission.

[TC]² Holiday Closing

[TC]² offices will close for the holidays and staff vacation time beginning Monday, December 22nd. We will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5th.

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Important Dates

December

January 2009

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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