CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
14 February 2005
Product News
Gerber Technology Announces Upgrade To V-Stitcher Software Featuring New Male Avatar And Fabric Testing Kit
Gerber Technology announced the availability of a new release of V-StitcherT 3D garment design and visualization software by Browzwear. V-Stitcher offers powerful, true-to-life modeling that enables users to create a virtual garment from a 2D pattern over a 3D body image.
V-Stitcher is the only commercial and proven application for 3D design and visualization currently available on the market. As a distributor, Gerber has developed a software interface that enables seamless integration between its AccuMarkT pattern design software and the V-Stitcher application. Available exclusively to customers who purchase V-Stitcher from Gerber, the interface allows pattern data to be created in AccuMark and sent directly to V-Stitcher and back. In addition, when pieces are modified in AccuMark, the garments displayed in V-Stitcher reflect these changes in real time.
This new version of V-Stitcher offers, among other features, a new male personalized figure ("avatar") that offers unprecedented photo realistic quality. The new male avatar will allow for the creation of any extreme pose to enable more accurate fitting of athletic, infant and children's apparel. The avatar also features realistic faces - even those of celebrities, actors, specific athletes, etc. - can be used - to add to the realism of the figure.
Another unique development is the introduction of a fabric testing kit that will enable V-Stitcher users to accurately and easily test the mechanical properties of each fabric as the system simulates the draping of the garment based on the fabric properties.
"This newest upgrade reflects Browzwear's continuing commitment to providing 3D technology solutions for the apparel industry," says Angela Cruz, product manager, AccuMark family software for Gerber Technology. "Our relationship with Browzwear enables Gerber to provide our customers with a full 2D-3D-2D design solution greatly simplifies and streamlines the design process, and these features provide additional capabilities that will enhance its usability."
"The purpose of the latest developments is to add functionality to the application and to further improve its ease of use, accuracy and realism," said Yanir Farber, president of Browzwear. "The challenge is always to maintain a high level of accuracy while providing a simple and straightforward system."
Industry leaders in over 25 countries have already implemented and are enjoying the benefits of the V-Stitcher. Companies such as Benetton, Adidas, Nike, Ocean Sky, Delta, Beach Patrol, Desmonds and Russell Athletics use the V-Stitcher to reduce product development cycle time and costs and to streamline design workflow.
Customers with software subscription contracts can download V-Stitcher 3.02 from GERBERnetT, the company's Internet-based customer service portal for software updates, replacement parts ordering and comprehensive technical documentation. Access to GERBERnet is provided via http://www.gerbertechnology.com . Software subscription contracts also provide users access to call centers around the world for further technical assistance.
Gerber Technology ( http://www.gerbertechnology.com ), a business unit of $517 million corporation Gerber Scientific, Inc., develops and manufactures integrated software and hardware automation systems for manufacturers and retailers in the sewn products and flexible materials industries. These systems automate and significantly improve the efficiency of information management, product design and development, pre-production, and production processes. The company offers specialized solutions to a variety of end-user markets including apparel, transportation interiors, furniture, composites and industrial fabrics. Gerber Technology's world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors in 117 countries serving a total of over 16,000 customers through seven Customer Solutions Centers on six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products in various locations in the United States, Europe and Asia.
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