Computer technology

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD):

• the development of CAD in textile, garment and product design has had a far reaching impact on the efficiency of design
• modern cad systems provide the opportunity to communicate design ideas fasrter and better than ever before
• can be used from creative design and styling right through to preparation of flat pattern markers and cutting instructions
• recent technology allows the creation of 3D virtual products

COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE (CAM):

• involves the use of computing to control manufacturing equipment making it easier and quicker to produce cost-effective, one off, batch produced and high volume textile products
• used mainly in high volume and continuous production of fibres/yarns
• high volume woven, knitted and printed fabric manufacture
• batch and high volume product manufacture using CAD systems for flat pattern and marker making, fabric cutting, planning, material handling
• its flexible for quick responses with the ability to adapt stitch sequences and machine settings for small orders
• semi-automotion for the high volume production of a few basic sub assembly…