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Welcome to the techexchange.com Library. In this section, you will find research, resources, and information on computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM ) technology that is driving the future of apparel and sewn-products industries. Our technology articles cover a broad range of related topics as well as an ever changing list of acronyms, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Apparel computer-aided-design software (CAD)
  • Apparel Computer-aided manufacturing software ( CAM )
  • Fashion design / Apparel design
  • Fashion merchandising technology
  • Product development software
  • Adobe Photoshop® for apparel design
  • Adobe Photoshop® plugins for apparel design
  • Product development
  • Product data management (PDM)
  • Plotters
  • Textile design
  • Digital asset management


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Afriad to Upgrade Your Software? You're Not Alone
By Sandra Depue, CITDA

A New Way to Approach Product Specs: A White Paper by David Matsil

An Image Goes a Long Way
With the advent of technology, there are many ways to re-purpose a computer-aided design image so it can benefit areas of your business outside of the CAD room.

ASTM D1366 Sewn Products Automation Committee
Standards for apparel and sewn products automation, and electronic data exchange

Automated Fabric Inspection: Assessing The Current State of the Art

CAD/CAM's Effect on the Jacquard Weaving Industry
An excerpt from a paper given by Karl Noonan - Technical Director, Sophis Systems NV - at a Textile Institute meeting at Gent University in Belgium.

CAD/CAM Trends and Predictions by Teri Ross

CAD Propels Creativity and Profits at Maharam
Computer Aided Design design systems and high-quality fabric simulations are making a very real impact at Maharam, New York based textile company.

CAD Systems - What to Know Before you Buy
By industry veteran Teri Ross

CITDA Addresses Color Communication Standards
By Katy Chapman, CITDA

Constructive Evaluation in Action Weaving a case for IT
A case study evaluating a weave CAD system and its business impact.
By Vic Stenning

Designer to Dobby: It's Not Just for Simulations Anymore
A detailed look at how the Warren Corporation has implemented their dobby weave CAD/CAM system.

Digital Imaging Questions
10 Questions To Ask Before Designing a Digital Imaging System

Finding A CAD Pattern Making Service To Fit Your Manufacturing Needs

Searching for a pattern making CAD service requires the knowledge to ask the right questions.

Fit for Profit - Consumers Fit Problems - Why? Possible Solutions by Anastasia Vouyouka, Telestia

Leveraging Plotting Technology as a Competitive Advantage
A case study on Italian menswear manufacturer GFT’s adoption of new plotting technology and the benefits realized.

How To Use ComputerGraphics for Designs on Garments
Scott Fresener, President of the U.S. Screen Printing Institute.

Math + Technology = Technique
The Jhane Barnes School of Textile Design

By industry veteran Teri Ross

Made to Measure: Finding a "Fit" in the Industry
By industry veteran Teri Ross

Mobile Designer - Taking the Design Process With You by Teri Ross

Outsourcing Creative Services
Technology driven service bureaus, temporary staffing agencies and freelancers are helping manufacturers to compete in the marketplace while managing their overhead.

Patternmaking: Past to the Present

Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, Paul J. Gutman Library
Thousands of research articles and on-line sources in architecture, design, textile and materials.

Photoshop or Not
Adobe Photoshop™ and many more issues were discussed in breakout sessions at the CITDA conference March, 2000. The forum provided an opportunity for designers, design managers and company executives to compare notes on how the industry is integrating commercial vs. off-the-shelf software.

Plotters 101 - an introduction to the types of plotters available, how data can be transferred from various CAD systems to third-party plotters, and how to make the right choice when purchasing a plotter a sewn products plotter.

Power of CAD: A Springs Industry Case Study
Torrence Shealy - Sr. VP of Marketing at Springs, talks to attendees at the 2000 CITDA conference where he explains how the company has built their CAD department and their plans to eventually market to a customer of one.

Proprietary vs Commercial CAD
A history of CAD development for the industry and how to determine which solutions are right for your business.

The Digital Zone
Emerging supply chain technologies as presented at Bobbin 2000. by Teri Ross

The Benefits Of In-plant Printing For Quick Tag And Label Turnaround

The Software Fundamentals of Fashion Design - Getting It Right The First Time! By: M. Kathleen Colussy

The Truth Behind Made-to-Measure, by Jud Early, TC2

Visualizing Success Through Texture Mapping
Diverse companies streamline the textile design process and put their products on the Web with texture mapping software.

What's Next? Trends In CAD Usage In Industry And Education

Zooming in on Texture Mapping
A look at the latest developments in 3D product visualization tools. By Katy Chapman

 

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