#Software

2012-01-09

OptiTex introduces webinar targeting users of PLM, with key content from the PDP group

On January 19th 2012, OptiTex will host its first webinar of the year, with key content from guest speaker Mark Harrop, CEO of the PDP (Product Development Partnership) group. Mark is internationally-renowned as a thought leader on the subject of apparel product development processing, and is one of the world's foremost experts on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions.

Together with Ms. Julia Shaw, OptiTex's USA Technical/Presentation Manager, Mark will outline the role of virtual sampling in modern product development, and look at how 2D/3D sample making can be supported by many PLM solutions. The webinar will also describe OptiTex's role as an "extended PLM" solution, and look how the software can help to support the sampling process by delivering virtual samples that are technically accurate and enable creative visualization.

As outlined in Mark's introduction, the webinar will go on to examine how the ability to utilize and share data across core PLM (material libraries) can greatly increase the accuracy and efficiency of the overall sampling process.

"I am thankful to OptiTex for the chance to discuss the opportunities that virtual sampling, supported by PLM, can present to companies in the retail, footwear and apparel industry. With physical sampling typically representing a substantial investment of time and money, the efficiency savings that can be achieved by effectively combining virtual sampling and PLM can be significant", adds Harrop.

The 2011 World Conference on Mass Customization, Personalization, and Co-Creation will engage academics, business leaders, and consultants in a set of plenary presentations, discussion panels, and paper presentations intended to bridge the topics of Mass Customization & Open Innovation.

Coats Digital appoints Himanshu Mehrotra as Managing Director to lead next phase of cloud and AI-driven innovation

Coats Digital is delighted to announce the appointment of Himanshu Mehrotra as Managing Director to lead the company’s strategic direction, innovation agenda, and global growth as it accelerates the development of its cloud-native, AI-powered software solutions for the global apparel and footwear supply chain.

Tunicotex Group boosts OTDP to 85%, cuts planning time by 25% & expands production capacity by 40%

Coats Digital is delighted to announce that following the implementation of FastReactPlan, leading Tunisian premium knitwear manufacturer, Tunicotex Group, has significantly improved its on-time delivery performance from 75% to 85%, reduced planning time by 25%, minimised delays and penalty costs, and unlocked 40% additional capacity to take on more customer orders and support sustained business growth.

Suzhou Tianyuan boosts costing accuracy to 98% with Coats Digital’s GSDCost

Coats Digital is delighted to announce that Suzhou Tianyuan Garments Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-quality sportswear and functional apparel for global brands such as Adidas, FILA, ANTA, and The North Face, has achieved remarkable productivity and cost management improvements following the implementation of Coats Digital’s award-winning method-time-cost optimisation solution, GSDCost.

KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

With highly efficient machines and continuous textile innovations, KARL MAYER underscores its role as a reliable partner for discerning top-tier customers. Just in time for ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the industry leader is introducing a true innovation: an eyelash lace with its characteristic fringed look – combined with a previously unattainable 4-way stretch. While the established fabric could until now only be produced as rigid version or with one-dimensional stretch, the new elasticity in both dimensions expands the possibilities for cross-band panel fabrics.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.

Textile Exchange publishes comprehensive polyester LCA study

Textile Exchange has released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyester, providing detailed data on the environmental impacts of both virgin and recycled polyester production. The study aims to strengthen understanding across the fashion, textile and apparel industries and support more informed decision-making regarding polyester sourcing and production.