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8 May 2007
Events News
Gerber Technology Highlights "Tomorrow's Vision. Today's Reality." at SPESA Expo 2007
During SPESA Expo 2007 held May 8-10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla., Gerber Technology is featuring its entire suite of automation solutions. A number of new products are being demonstrated for the first time in North America and additional products are being introduced at the show. Gerber's booth is a reflection of its theme: "Tomorrow's vision. Today's reality." which underscores the company's visionary approach to providing technologies for the various sectors of the flexible materials and sewn products industries that not only meet the needs of companies today but also address future requirements as well.
PRODUCTS FEATURED AT SPESA EXPO 2007
At SPESA Expo 2007, Gerber is featuring its newest additions to the GERBERsuite® product line for the apparel and other sewn products industries including:
AccuScan , Gerber's automated, high-speed pattern digitizing system that eliminates the need to digitize patterns manually is making its worldwide debut at SPESA Expo 2007. This new technology digitizes multiple patterns simultaneously and is typically 20-50 percent faster than manual digitizing.
Fashion Lifecycle ManagementT (FLMT) is a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution from Gerber designed to meet the specific needs of the fashion market. Fashion Lifecycle ManagementT combines an enterprise-wide, collaborative workflow engine with Gerber's WebPDM, the most feature-rich PDM solution. The workflow engine is fully integrated with WebPDM to enable global, real-time visibility and control over the entire product development and product lifecycle management process.
AccuNest is Gerber's high performance automatic marking software. AccuNest utilizes algorithms to deliver the best fabric yields in the industry today. Users report that AccuNest makes markers faster and better than their manual marker makers.
The Infinity series of wide-format high-performance inkjet plotter provides reliability, versatility, and ease of operation. Gerber's Infinity 85 is ideal for continuous plot throughput in an ultra-wide format, offering faster plotting than the previous models and providing the ability to remotely monitor ink and paper levels. The Infinity 85 features a new 350 ml bulk ink supply which will save an estimated 15% on ink costs and decrease down time due to ink out. This compact, upright plotter is quiet, easy to install and requires minimal floor space.
The GERBERcutter XLc7000 is the ideal automated system for manufacturers who want to automate their production and are looking for value-priced solutions that offer reliability and performance. It offers low cost of ownership, accuracy and exceptional ease of use. The XLc7000 cuts a variety of materials up to 2.0 m (79 in) wide at compressed material heights up to 7.5 cm (2.95 in).
The new high-quality, high-performance automated GERBERspreader XLs50 is specially designed for the apparel industry. It is capable of spreading woven or knit materials from either rolls or flat-folded packs. The GERBERspreader XLs50 provides accurate and consistent spread length and alignment of fabric edges which enables parts to be nested closer to the beginning, end, and edges of the spread, eliminating end loss and optimizing material utilization. It also features an ergonomic design for easy material loading and unloading and an easy-to-learn graphical user interface.
Gerber 's Taurus X Series leather cutter with PivexT technology cuts automotive interior parts from leather fast and accurately. The Pivex knife eliminates over cuts and heel cuts on most parts to deliver the best quality available from an automated cutting system. The high-speed reciprocating action of the Pivex knife, in conjunction with the high friction table surface, minimizes hide movement, ensures precisely cut parts and enables users to cut custom notch shapes including many internal and external notches without sacrificing cutting speed or quality.
GERBERSUITE OFFERINGS ROUND OUT PRODUCT SELECTION
In addition to these new products, Gerber is also showcasing other GERBERsuite offerings including:
WebPDMT product development management (PDM) software facilitates communication and accelerates the coordination of product development tasks.
AccuMark software for pattern design, grading and marker making. Its newest version introduces Pattern Wizard, a new function that enables anyone to calculate bid costs by using existing style measurements and applying them to base patterns included with the software.
AccuMark Made-to-Measure (MTM) software promotes a streamlined process from order entry to pattern alteration and automatic marker creation for highly tailored garments or mass customization.
AccuMark® V-Stitcher 3D garment design and visualization software enables users to create a virtual garment from a 2D pattern over a 3D body image.
Vision Fashion Studio streamlines the creative process, reduces development times and ultimately decreases costs and increases profitability and productivity.
3D Direct , designed for the transportation interiors market, automatically flattens three-dimensional (3D) design models to produce two-dimensional (2D) pattern pieces, accelerating and streamlining the 3D-to-2D pattern design process.
AccuMark Silhouette T enables designers to manually sketch patterns on an electronic pattern table which are then automatically displayed in real-time on the system's computer.
CutWorks software offers a complete design, nesting and cutting solution for improving cutting times and maximizing material utilization and throughput of the GERBERcutter.
GERBERservice manages seven customer solutions centers serving six continents. Each center is staffed by individuals who speak the local language and understand the local challenges. The GERBERservice organization worldwide now totals more than 500 technicians, applications specialists and call center caregivers. This organization is supplemented by over 250 service specialists employed by Gerber Technology's agents and distributors. GERBERservice supports more than 17,500 customers in 125 countries. GERBERnet includes software updates, online parts ordering, technical information and previously-owned equipment on auction. Access to GERBERnet is provided via http://www.gerbertechnology.com/ .
GERBER TO PARTICIPATE IN "THE COOL ZONE" Gerber Technology will also be present in "The Cool Zone", Pavilion 670 at SPESA Expo. Created by TC2, "The Cool Zone" introduces a totally new set of alternatives to produce apparel products to meet the "on-demand era" that's becoming a reality today. SPESA Expo attendees in Miami May 8-10 will be able to learn how by following a high-fashion t-shirt being designed, printed, cut and sewn, all while visiting the Cool Zone in Pavilion 607. Gerber Technology is supplying a GERBERcutter DCS3500 to be used in the production of nano-colorant t-shirts right on the show floor. In addition, Gerber's AccuMark V-Stitcher 3D pattern visualization software is being demonstrated in the Merchandising area of "The Cool Zone."
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