New technology for Clothing Station
CUTTING-EDGE: The Technology Station in Clothing and Textiles has acquired the latest in 3D pattern design software
Monday, 17 September 2012
Thanks to a donation from the Technology Innovation Agency, CPUT now boast the latest 3D design technology software for clothing product development.
This cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing clothing production, by helping the industry to cut down on prototype cost.
The software, which is housed at the Technology Station in Clothing and Textiles, allows a designer to develop a pattern on a CAD system and then develop a 3D simulation of a garment that can be shown on a virtual mannequin.
Head of the station, Shamil Isaacs says the new software will allow them to provide innovative support to SMMEs.
And to ensure staff has the know-how, Prof Michael Ernst of the University of Niederrhein in Germany recently spent a week showing the station’s staff along with their colleagues from the Fashion and Clothing and Textile Technology Departments how to operate the software.
Prof Ernst, who holds the chair in Textile Product Development at his university, says the software is being used across the word and is proving to be a success.
He says the possibilities are endless, allowing users to do various adjustments on the virtual mannequin before producing a product. Users can change styles, sizes and even the type of materials.
Prof Ernst says the software will make a huge impact on teaching and learning at CPUT.
By Candes Keating
Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za
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