CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive

1 August 2012

Implementation Investments

TUKATECH 2D and 3D Systems installed in more Indian Fashion Schools

An additional 224 TUKATECH 2D and 3D systems have been installed in 26 Apparel Training and Design Centers (ATDC) operated by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Altogether, there are more than 2,000 TUKATECH systems used for instruction in Indian fashion schools.

Recently, TUKATECH partnered with the Institute of Apparel management (IAM), which is backed by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), to install the very first digital fashion Innovation Lab that offers "Concept to Consumer" training for their Fashion and Lifestyle Design Degree programs, using software and systems that are redefining apparel production and management.

TUKATECH has been updating previously installed systems and is installing and training instructors in the new systems. “Our goal is to prepare a highly skilled work force for our apparel industry by providing new technologies for improving production and quality," said Dr. Darlie Koshy, the CEO and DG, ATDC & IAM, India.

“India has over 400 colleges and teaching centers using TUKATECH systems, making it the largest user of any other country. With many TUKAcenters available for plotting, students have easy access to the technology to complete their assignments," commented Ram Sareen, CEO and Founder, TUKAgroup. "With such wide use of our technology, it helps students gain immediate employment upon graduation.

TUKATECH systems are designed to provide digital solutions seamlessly throughout each stage in the product development chain. With TUKAcad, pattern making, grading, and marker making is more efficient and user-friendly. Spec/tech pack and pattern card features allow for integration with TUKAplan, a PDM/PLM and MRP software system. Moreover, with ground breaking 3D virtual draping technology, TUKA3D has redefined the sample approval process. Digital patterns are draped on animated virtual 3D fit models to create virtual samples, allowing for quick and instant corrections to patterns, greatly reducing the number of iterations in sample making. Most of the Fashion Schools also teach with TUKAstudio, a fabric and print design software system.

TUKATECH’s new venture, Styku Smart Fitting Room and body scanning technology is being called exciting, new, ‘disruptive technology’ that is changing the way apparel is designed, fitted, and sold. Styku easily integrates with TUKATECH 3D software, making it easy for designers and brands to implement, and improve their design process.

 

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