Technology

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials— has announced the launch of Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0, the first-ever product lifecycle management solution designed to help fashion and apparel companies navigate the fourth industrial revolution and thrive in the digital era of fashion.

With digitalisation transforming the way consumers shop, today’s fashion companies are playing a neverending game of catch-up, as they compete for the attention of a generation of connected, fickle-minded millennial who want it all: Personalisation, sustainability, quality and speed, accessible at all times, across multiple channels, and at the lowest price. Industry 4.0 is not only revolutionising how manufacturers operate, but also how brands and retailers need to function, if they want to be fast and agile enough to meet the needs of this demanding new consumer.

The stakes are high and how effectively companies harness technology to put the consumer at the heart of their process will be the deciding factor in who comes out ahead and who gets left behind. Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 has undergone a drastic reboot to give fashion and apparel companies the speed and agility they need to tackle the challenges of Industry 4.0 head on. Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0, with the widest functional scope on the market, acts as an intelligent nerve center to the digital supply chain, from planning through design to production. This ensures a consistent flow of error-free data between processes, technologies and people.

The system connects CAD, industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, company IT systems (such as ERP) and external suppliers, so that actors across the supply chain can work on, save and share information on the platform, ensuring data integrity. The solution also draws on best practices, fashion-business intelligence and real world scenarios to automate administrative and repetitive tasks, with templates, standard libraries and shortcuts that allows more time for value-added activities. The final result is a fast, connected digital supply chain that helps fashion companies jump on trends quickly and deliver products that fulfill their customer’s expectations. This new incarnation of Lectra Fashion PLM is designed to work out of the box and can be scaled to accommodate the different needs of small to large businesses, brands, retailers and manufacturers. Companies can start small by implementing the standard offer, then add on as they go, choosing from up to ten different modules, such as design integration, product details, sourcing, sampling and costing.

The solution is available on a monthly subscription or perpetual license basis. Special attention has been paid to make this new product user-friendly, with learning tools that enable fast onboarding. The new Lectra Easy Tool allows IT teams to configure the platform to suit the needs of its users and the new mobile app, Lectra Collection Advanced, provides more ways to share information. The fuss-free implementation process means companies can get the platform up and running quickly with little disruption to business, and quickly start seeing a return on their investment. The only fashion dedicated PLM solution on the market that covers the entire value chain, Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 is Lectra’s first software product release since it announced its 4.0 strategy, which aims to help fashion companies succeed in this brave new digital world.

The culmination of Lectra’s 40-plus years of experience in the fashion industry, the platform gives companies a competitive edge by giving them a smart, userfriendly solution that allows them to remain agile and connected, facilitating their transition towards Industry 4.0. “As our customers take their first steps toward the world of Industry 4.0, we want to be right there beside them to help them succeed. Just like today’s fashion companies, we are evolving to make our offer more customer-centric than ever before. We are extremely proud of this powerful new PLM platform, and are convinced that it will help our customers flourish in this digital age of fashion,” says Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra.

With a view to meet today’s technological advancement and ongoing challenges of textile industry, it has become imperative to discuss and brainstorm on how India can match pace with its global counterparts in adopting global ideologies in the digital textile printing sector. India is one of the largest textile industries in the world. The market for digital printing technologies is moving out of the preliminary laps and gaining momentum in India. Especially Gujarat is poised to be a lucrative market for digital textile printing technologies. It presents huge business opportunity waiting to be harnessed and has the potential to grow exponentially in the coming years.

Considering the recent government initiative, focus areas like… Scope and need of digital textile printing, to encourage new entrepreneurs, supply of accessories for digital printing and trend of digital printing in fashion designing needs to be discussed by industry stakeholders. Besides that the prospective beneficiaries need to be aware of the Government of India’s Initiative announced in Union Budget 2017-18.

Keeping this backdrop in mind, The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry organised a National Conclave on “Digital Textile Printing” on May 30, 2017 at Platinum Hall, Sarsana, Surat. It was a four hours conclave addressed by six experts of all areas of the topic like technology, inks, opportunities, investments, cost factors, potential market and commercial aspects. Besides, digitally printed garments were also showcased by students of the STERS (Surat Technical Education & Research Society).

Various presentations made during the event were “Future of Digital Printing Textile” by Neeraj Duggal Partner, Bluejade Texink Pvt. Ltd., “Brief about durst Italy & India and Italian Technology” by Dr. Rajiv Verma Managing Director, Durst Image Technology India Pvt. Ltd., “Digital Textile Printing – Pigment Printing” by Fabio Gromo, Sales Director, Durst Phototechnik AG Italy, “Brief about SACE Italy and Financial aspects of Digital Printing Textile” by Sandeep Babbar, Head of Mumbai Office, International Network SACE SpA, “Green Technology in Textile / Difference between Traditional Printing and Digital Printing” by Bijoy Roy Marketing Director, Orange O Tec Pvt.Ltd., “Importance of Digital Printing Textile in Fashion Industry” by Subas Dhawan Chairman Gokul Tex Print, Current trends in “Digital Textile Printing in India” by Aditya Chandavarkar Partner, CNT Expositions and Services LLP, and “Digital Printing -Today and Tomorrow” by Parimal Vakhariya Director Dream Digital.

Overall, it was a very interactive event, attended by more than 500 delegates including leading textile industrialists, leading official and chief operating officers of various textile companies, leading finance & project consultants, corporate decision makers, industrialists/investors from South Gujarat, Firms who source textile products from Gujarat. During the Conclave the SGCCI also organised a concurrent show to showcase the latest digital printing technologies and related services.

Since its foundation in 1860 in Bielefeld (Germany), Dürkopp Adler AG has developed to become one of the world’s technology leaders in the field of industrial sewing equipment. The group operates with a worldwide service and distribution network of 11 subsidiaries and more than 80 authorised dealers. The objective of the company is to perfect the automation of production procedures, guaranteeing at the same time a maximum degree of flexible applications.

Optimised work station for setting sleeves with touch screen (650-10 OP7000)

Sleeve setting is one of the most difficult sewing operations in the clothing industry. The demands on the operator with regard to dexterity and knowledge of production Technology are extremely high. When using the sleeve setter 650-16 a large part of the difficult handling is taken over by the machine by means of the “curve support” function. Sewing is simplified considerably, the training periods are shortened essentially, and performance as well as quality are increased.

Product specifications

• Function “curve-support“ for easier handling specially in the sleeve head
• Finest fullness nuances via step motor-controlled belt transport to handle sleeve fullness even in most difficult fabrics
• Programmable fullness values from -6 to +16
• Ergonomically designed work station for fatigue-free working with LED sewing light directly in the sewing area and optimal view on the material to be processed
• Short training times due to easiest operation

CNC-controlled pattern stitcher for medium-heavy duty applications (911-210-6055)

911-210-6055 – High application flexibility combined with M-TYPE sewing technology. The wide spectrum of applications in the field of reproduciblesafety seams and functional seams as well as decorative stitching in technical textiles, car interior decoration, garments and leather goods makes special demands on the operating means. The pattern stitcher 911 with its new and innovative design and the flexible material clamp technology is predestinated for these tasks. The approved M-TYPE sewing technology and the intuitive user software guarantee an excellent sewing result, maximum functionality and high productivity.

Product specifications:

• Flexible use by “teach-in programming” directly at the touch screen control panel or by means of external PC programming software
• High bobbin thread capacity by XXL vertical hook (Ø 32 mm)
• Low maintenance due to approved M-TYPE technology
• High performance due to max. sewing speed of 2.000 stitches/min
• Programming of “input/output signals” for every single stitch possible
• Constant, tight stitch formation by electronic thread tension, programmable per stitch
• Electromagnetic thread clamping device for neat seam beginning
• Thread breakage identification with automatic sewing stop

eurolaser GmbH designs, develops and produces innovative laser systems for material machining in industry and craftwork. With a multiplicity of potential uses, the Lüneburgbased company has established a position showing the way ahead for new and established laser applications in many sectors of industry and belongs to the world’s leading manufacturers of automatic laser cutting machines.

Laser Cutter XL-3200

The CO2 laser machine XL-3200 with a processing area of 2,270 x 3,200 mm (89.4″ x 126″) is the largest model of the XL series. The huge dimensions allow the processing of big-size acrylic plates. The high acceleration of the optical head releasing the laser beam assures best efficiency even on this table size.

Laser Cutter L-3200

By using this machine, wood can perfectly be cut and engraved. This CO2 laser machine is one of the largest among the eurolaser series and is available with many optional features. An ideal machine size for all applications requiring plenty of space. Laser power: 60 to 600 watt.

Laser Cutter M-800 + Shuttle

The laser cutting system M-800 is well-prepared for all applications in the fields of laser cutting of foils and membrane switches. A special feature is the optional shuttle table system which almost doubles your productivity, enabling you to hold all the aces even with a “smaller” laser cutting system. Type of laser: CO2 laser; Processing area: 1,330 mm x 750 mm; Laser power: 60 to 400 watt.

Crea Solution is an Italian leader company specialised in providing software, services and IT consulting services that provides solutions exclusively dedicated to fashion, luxury goods and soft materials industry both in production & sales areas with 2D, 3D CAD CAM technologies, Made to Measure, PLM, and in RETAIL with solutions for Visual Merchandising and E-Commerce.

Create™ the pattern making suite & 3D design

Create™ is the new generation 2D CAD system to create and modify pattern models and is deeply integrated with our 3D CAD to get efficiency in the whole production process.

Create™

It is an innovative software that improves and simplifies pattern model creation. Create™ eases the designer’s every day work with intuitive features and tools that speed up the design process in a fast and more efficient way. Simplifies internal features like notches, buttons and drill holes. Provided with Expander©, a fast tool for pattern size grading. Provided with a wide range of convertor in order to communicate with other CAD and export to plotters and cutters.

Lotta™ + V Stitcher ™

This revolutionary software transform 2D pattern model into realistic 3D clothes. It allows a reduction of time to market by 30 per cent, it boosts the production by 40 per cent cutting down prototyping and gives efficiency to all the production process.

Creafit™ integrated made to measure automation? Now it’s possible

Creafit™ is actually the best automate solution to realise MTM garments. Creafit™ takes in charge a MTM Garment in the whole Value Chain: From order to delivery. Creafit™ is easy integrated with e-commerce or company portals. The order will be collect in a powerful DB, that sends it automatically to all the company network: Sales area (CRM), management area (ERP), from logistic to storage (MRP), Pattern Area (CAD), where will be independently processed, modifying the style, and generate markers by materials and fabric characteristics: plain fabric, stripe, plaid in automatic way applying quality rules. The platform is now ready for cutting process, where with the support of accurate and efficient system to read fabric placed on the Zund-Crea bridge machine, will be possible to detect the normal bow and replace the pieces before the cutting. Actually the time for the complete process, except cutting, is around 2 minutes for each garment using Creafit™ Solution.

Match™ Print or Cut stripe or patterned fabric fully Automatic

Match™ a complete autovision suite for your different plaid, stripe and printed fabric. If you use Printed Fabric you can redesign your design process from cad to nesting; Do you need to be perfect positioning of your pattern pieces on printed fabric? You can find a complete suite of tool included on Create™ and Clichè™ and you can quickly and easily determine where each piece of a style pattern should be placed on the printed fabric to achieve the desired effect in the finished garment. If you have also plaid and stripe fabric inside in our tools you have many instruments for positioning your pattern perfectly.

After that you can cut this printed fabric, patterned, motive printed, plaid or by stripe. When you need to cut exactly are by far not regular in the cause of a fabric roll. Distortion can run straight line to a curve; the repeat size of pattern varies within the roll. The nesting needs information of the actual status of the pattern with its distortions and irregularities. Manually or with the actual systems you have many losing situation such as; time of production, unreadable load-fabric, pre-operation, finishing operation after cut, many people involved, low productivity.

Groz-Beckert will be at the Techtextil presenting its comprehensive product portfolio and service offering in the areas of Knitting, Weaving, Felting,Carding and Sewing. In Knitting, Groz-Beckert is presenting its product portfolio for the technologies circular knitting, warp knitting and flat knitting, as well as customer-specific solutions. With system solutions from a single source, the company is responding to more stringent requirements for wear, load capacity of key components and the workability of different materials. Increased market penetration in warp knitting and the processing of materials such as metal and glass-fibre in flat-knitting mills call for custom-tailored solutions.

The Weaving department is presenting its comprehensive range of products for weaving preparation and weaving accessories at the Techtextil. A highlight of the portfolio is the PosiLeno® leno system, which boosts efficiency by up to 100 per cent. Moreover, an acrylic weaving machine mockup, the WeavingLoom, will provide insight into the operation of heald frames, healds, warp stop motions and drop wires. The jacquard heald is also demonstrated using the WeavingLoom. Made of mono wire, this product facilitates not only high densities but also a particularly gentle workmanship. In combination with the innovative thread eye, which is glued into the mono wire instead of welded, Groz- Beckert provides for uniform fabric quality and high machine efficiency.

Presenting the Quality Management INH (Ideal Needle Handling) at this year’s Techtextil, the area of Sewing is waving the banner of process optimisation. The patented process provides support in the handling of sewing machine needles during the entire sewing operation and has recently alsobeen offering a digital solution to document needle breakage: the Smart INH. The documentation system consists of two pieces of software, a mobile app and a browser, thereby facilitating the digital saving and storage of data sets as potential evidence. The Mobile Lab will be another Sewing highlight. It allows material samples to be examined and analysed directly at the Groz-Beckert booth.