Gerber Technology is proud to announce they are partnering with Oklahoma State University to educate future fashion tech leaders as they prepare for careers in the industry.
“Gerber is excited to be part of such a fantastic cause,” said Elizabeth King, vice president, digital solutions community and ecosystem at Gerber Technology. “Over many decades, OSU’s graduates have been able to fill critical openings in the global fashion industry due to the comprehensive education they receive through the university. In conjunction with the opening of the College of Human Sciences North Wing, a new era of partnership will allow students to utilize Gerber’s latest integrated solutions to give them a competitive career advantage and hone their innovative abilities to bring fashion products to market.”
The following Gerber Technology products will be available for design, housing, and merchandising students at OSU: YuniquePLM® product lifecycle management solution (PLM), including YuSnap™ and Design Suite; AccuMark® computer aided design (CAD), including 2D & 3D; GERBERcutter® Z1 with ContourVision™ to “read” and automatically cut digitally printed as well as traditional textiles; GERBERspreader™ as well as plotters and peripherals including GERBERplotters™, Silhouettes™ and traditional digitizers along with the latest AccuScan™, used for rapid digitization of patterns via simple point and click photography. Gerber experts will provide training and support to ensure both faculty and students rapidly adopt the new technology afforded by both the software and equipment. All of these products are part of Gerber’s Digital Solutions offering.
“OSU’s Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising will train tomorrow’s innovators in the Gerber Technology FashionTech Design and Development Center,” said Dr. Jane Swinney, department head. “In addition to students, we will welcome existing apparel, footwear, accessories and interior design companies to visit the facilities and observe the cutting edge digital solutions in action.”
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