G3 Standardization Initiative Welcomes China Machine Vision Union (CMVU)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — June 8, 2015 — Since November 2009, leading machine vision associations have been cooperating to promote vision standards globally. The China Machine Vision Union has now joined the group, becoming the fifth member. The other members are:

  • AIA-Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA);
  • European Machine Vision Association (EMVA);
  • Japan Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA); and
  • VDMA Machine Vision (VDMA MV).

Cooperation on vision standards is critical to the expanded use of vision and imaging technologies throughout industry. Standards cut down on development time, investment costs, and also accelerate time-to-market. Jeff Burnstein, President of the AIA comments, “Since the start of the G3 standardization initiative, the global vision associations have met on a regular basis, promoting enhanced communication and coordination on standards activities. With the CMVU joining the group, we have an even stronger foundation to keep standards development and promotion focused and effective.”

Jochem Herrmann, EMVA board member adds: “Cooperation on standards is very beneficial for all companies active in machine vision and for the industry as a whole. I’m therefore very happy that CMVU has joined G3. Through the membership of CMVU, current G3 standards will be promoted more effectively in China, but also Chinese standardization initiatives will be open for the members of the other G3 associations.”

Sachio Kiura, Chairman of JIIA, remarked “JIIA would like to express our sincere welcome to the CMVU to the G3. We look forward to the CMVU working with the G3 as a major leader in the Asian market, to expand and promote machine vision standards.”

“In the past few years China has been the most dynamic market for machine vision. Since 2008, exports from Germany have more than quadrupled. We welcome CMVU joining the international cooperation initiative on standardization and look forward to a fruitful cooperation,” says Klaus-Henning Noffz, member of the board of VDMA Machine Vision.

Pan Jin, President of the CMVU comments, “It is our honor to become a member of the G3. Joining the cooperation agreement will create a bridge between China and other associations throughout the world. Also it will help us to enhance and extend the development of machine vision by unifying the vision standards. As one of the biggest potential markets, we are willing to contribute to this industry under this cooperation.”

In addition to providing an open communication channel between the various vision associations, one additional significant accomplishment of the G3 has been the publication of the “Global Machine Vision Interface Standards” brochure. For the first time, vision users have a comprehensive reference which describes what digital interface hardware and software standards are and provides an unbiased comparison between the various standards. This brochure is available in various languages and formats from the member associations.

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: AIA-Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA)
 

Verdezyne Signs Agreement With Major European Chemicals Distributor Will & Co.

CARLSBAD, Calif./BADHOEVEDORP, The Netherlands — June 9, 2015 —Verdezyne Inc., a privately-held industrial biotechnology company focused on producing renewable chemicals, has reached an agreement with Will & Co, a sales and marketing firm for raw materials, semi-finished products, additives, and pigments, for distribution of Verdezyne’s first commercial product. The exclusive agreement is for sales and distribution of BIOLON™ DDDA (biobased dodecanedioic acid or “DC12”) in Europe, one of the world’s largest chemical markets.  BIOLON DDDA will be produced at Verdezyne’s commercial-scale plant in Malaysia. The agreement secures off-take for over 25 percent of the expected plant capacity.
 
Verdezyne’s BIOLON DDDA is produced more sustainably than traditional petroleum-derived intermediate chemicals and will be used to make engineering polymer resins, automotive parts, toothbrush bristles, cosmetics, fragrances, and more.
                                    
“This agreement with Will & Co is an important milestone for us because it reflects the strong demand for renewable chemicals and the demonstrated high quality of our product,” said E. William Radany, Ph.D., President and CEO of Verdezyne. “With a focus on serving customers, Will & Co is the perfect partner for us and we are proud to be associated with them. Having forged this mutually beneficial distribution partnership for a significant portion of our production capacity, we are even more excited to start producing BIOLON DDDA as soon as possible.”
 
Verdezyne’s plant, expected to open in 2017, is anticipated to have the capacity to produce over 10,000 metric tons of diacids annually, including BIOLON DDDA, drawing on Malaysia’s diverse and abundant base of plant-derived feedstocks.
 
“For some time, our customers have been asking us for an alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals, and Verdezyne’s BIOLON DDDA fits the bill perfectly,” commented Jacques van Lindonk, Managing Director at Will & Co. “We are excited to finally be able to offer them a biobased, versatile, sustainable chemical for such a wide variety of uses, at competitive prices. It is Will & Co’s focus to expand the product portfolio with biobased products, and through our cooperation with Verdezyne we take an important step forward.”
 
Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Verdezyne
 

Miller Weldmaster Unveils New Resolution Center For Enhanced Customer Support

NAVARRE, Ohio — June 1, 2015 — Miller Weldmaster is committed to providing a first-rate service experience to its customers. As an extension of this mission, the company has opened a new Resolution Center. Via this new, dedicated operation, customers have access to quality technical service and support for their Miller Weldmaster machines after point of sale.

When a customer calls Miller Weldmaster, they can speak with someone from the Resolution Center for responsive, personalized customer service. Technical representatives are available for efficient resolution of customer needs in many areas, including helping select machine parts, troubleshoot machine issues, or resolve any machine issues.

“The expansion of our service department with the opening of The Miller Weldmaster Resolution Center will allow our skilled Field Service Engineers to better assist our customers than ever before,” said Eric Helmick, Manager of the Miller Weldmaster Resolution Center. “This over-the-phone technical and service support shows our dedication to providing a ‘First Choice’ customer service experience.”

Along with heightened customer service, Miller Weldmaster offers a diverse selection of welding solutions for applications across many industries.

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Miller Weldmaster
 

Bolt Threads Raises $40 Million To Bring The Next Generation Of High Performance Fabrics To Market

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — June 4, 2015 — Bolt Threads, a new company developing the next generation of high-performance textiles, announced its emergence from stealth and $32.3 million in Series B funding. Foundation Capital led the round, which included new investors Formation 8 and Founders Fund. The company has raised a total of $40 million to fuel research and commercialization of its Engineered Silk technology.

Bolt Threads uses proprietary technologies to create Engineered Silk fibers based on proteins found in nature. These programmable fibers, which can be tuned to provide superior comfort and performance, represent the most significant innovation the textile industry has seen for decades. Bolt Threads will use its Series B funding to increase production of better, smarter, more sustainable fibers and grow its team of technology and apparel experts.

“While it’s one of the oldest industries in existence, I believe textiles is still ripe for innovation,” said Steve Vassallo, general partner at Foundation Capital. “Bolt Threads is uniquely positioned to commercialize technology that people have dreamt about for decades. They have developed a way to make Engineered Silk fibers at a commercial scale, at a cost that makes it viable for widespread use in consumer products – something no one else has done. I had been looking into the industry for years before I began working with the founding team in 2010, and I couldn’t be more excited about the potential for Bolt Threads’ Engineered Silk to transform the textile industry.”

The process of natural silk production inspired the company’s co-founders, CEO Dan Widmaier, Chief Scientific Officer David Breslauer and Vice President of Operations Ethan Mirsky. They founded the company in 2009 to create materials with exceptional performance properties.

“We started Bolt Threads based on our fascination with the properties of spider silk, particularly how to use the elegant solutions found in nature to create something even better,” said Widmaier. “Our technology combines biology and computational methods to create performance fibers with carefully crafted properties. We’re very excited to sustainably develop the next generation of performance fabrics that will transform what we wear and how we live.”

Bolt Threads is American-based, conducting research at its headquarters in Emeryville and using feedstock grown in the Midwest for production. The company is also collaborating with textile manufacturers in North Carolina to commercially scale production.

The founding team originally received grant funding from multiple sources, including the National Science Foundation, and raised Series A funding from Foundation Capital, Mission Bay Capital, and Zygote Ventures. Each of the Series A participants also contributed to Series B funding, along with Formation 8, Founders Fund, and Alafi Capital.  

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Bolt Threads
 

Aurora Opens U.S. Manufacturing Operation With Ultra-Wide-Width Coating And Finishing

YORKVILLE, Ill. — June 2, 2015 — Aurora Specialty Textiles Group  Inc. (ASTG) has officially opened the doors to a new North America textile factory that offers ultra wide width coating and finishing capabilities. The streamlined 124,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing operation is located in Yorkville, Ill. A highlight of the plant is the company’s new fully automated EHWHA ultra wide width coating and finishing line, which works easily with a broad range of woven and non-woven substrates up to 134 inches wide.

The equipment and plant represent a significant, multi-million dollar investment by ASTG. The EHWHA’s ultra wide width capabilities work with fabrics up to 134 inches wide (3.4m) and fabric weights from 85 to 407 grams per square meter. The EHWHA also has a finishing pad, weft straightener, Matex Coating Head with high precision knife over roll and knife over air coating and a reverse roll coater.  

Functional capabilities include bleaching, fabric preparation, singeing, sanding, finishing, coating, calendering, slitting, dyeing and sheeting. Topical finishes include, but are not limited to, flame retardants, water-repellents, non-wicking agents, release coat agents, soil and stain release agents, antimicrobials, a full range of starches, prepare-for-print, crease-resistant finishing and wrinkle-free finishing. Overall, the EHWHA enhances Aurora’s ability to serve both current and new customers, including those in the print media industry.

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Aurora
 

Winners Announced For 11th Annual AATCC Concept 2 Consumer® Design Competition

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — June 8, 2015 — AATCC announces the winners of the 2015 AATCC Concept 2 Consumer® Student Design Competition. AATCC received 44 entries from fourteen colleges and universities for its eleventh annual design competition.
 
This year’s theme, Hot Technology for Cool Days, challenged students to create a cohesive outerwear collection including technology features in the fabric selection or product design for 8 to 30-year old individuals. Color palettes were chosen from the Pantone Winter 2016 Trend Palettes. See the full competition guidelines.
 
Awards included a first place cash award of $1,000 along with a copy of Pantone’s Cotton Passport and a $100 Spoonflower gift certificate; a $750 award and a $100 Spoonflower gift certificate for second place; and two $100 awards for honorable mentions and $50 Spoonflower gift certificates.
 

  • 1st Place – Fold Me Away-Tech Me Away! by Ornella Santoni, Drexel University
  • 2nd Place – Illusion by Armani Dodd, Drexel University
  • Honorable Mentions:
    • City Escape by Brenna Conner, Kansas State University
    • Mount-Tech by Emily Kopcik, University of Delaware

 
AATCC would like to extend appreciation to the competition judges* and developers:
 

  • Allison Tate*, Senior Marketing Associate at Spoonflower, Inc.
  • Brooks Tippett, VP of Operations at Pantone
  • Ellen Sheppard*, Apparel Product Development Manager at REI Private Brands
  • Heidi Carvalho, Independent Industry Professional
  • Jason Craig*, Senior Designer-Outdoor at The North Face
  • Jeana Hatch*, Manager, Product Development at Cotton Incorporated
  • Kerry King, Director, R&D at Spoonflower, Inc.
  • Mary Berghoff*, Apparel Product Developer at SmartWool
  • Mary Brannon, Apparel Technology Coordinator at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
  • Neenah Maier*, Sportswear Designer at REI Private Brands
  • Nora Khanna, Product Development Manager at Pantone

 
Posted June 9, 2015

Source: AATCC
 

Shaw Industries Achieves LEED Silver Certification For Nantong Facility

DALTON, Ga. – June 8, 2015 — Shaw’s Asia manufacturing facility in Nantong, China has achieved LEED Silver status in the New Construction category.  The certification is applicable to the entire facility, including administrative and manufacturing space.

LEED certification is recognized globally as the premier mark of achievement in green building. To receive certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification (Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum). Points are accrued in five green design categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality.
                                 
“The achievement of LEED New Construction Silver certification within our Nantong, China manufacturing plant reflects Shaw Industries commitment to sustainable business practices globally.  This is the result of a tremendous amount of work performed by a cross-cultural team dedicated to ensuring this facility is a world class manufacturing operation,” said Tim Baucom, vice president of the commercial division at Shaw Industries.
 
The state-of-the-art facility in Nantong opened in 2013 and strengthens the company’s global position, providing streamlined service to customers in the Asia-Pacific market. It is Asia’s first manufacturing facility to produce Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver carpet.  The 200,000 SF (18,500 m2) the Nantong plant features new machinery and the latest industry leading technology. All products manufactured in Nantong are a subset of what is currently produced at Plant 15 in Cartersville, Ga., featuring EcoWorx and EcoLogix backing. These products are globally consistent — meaning the same quality, same warranty — and the same standards, all backed by the same environmental certification and reclamation guarantee.  

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Shaw Industries
 

YuniquePLM at Jacqueline Riu Will Consolidate Systems and Processes

NEW YORK CITY — June 8, 2015 — French apparel brand Jacqueline Riu has selected Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM™ to manage its expansion into additional markets. Jacqueline Riu offers a range of upmarket apparel and accessories for women, and operates over 200 retail outlets in French metropolitan areas as well as Saudi Arabia and Belgium.

To accommodate its expanding product lines and growing demand, Jacqueline Riu turned to YuniquePLM to consolidate its creative processes and streamline its supply chain. Previously, information had been stored in various locations and in a variety of different formats, effectively limiting collaboration and speed to market.

YuniquePLM is web-based product lifecycle management software that enables the fashion and apparel industries to communicate effectively, accelerate workflows and eliminate errors. The latest enhancements include a development calendar and new line planning function, as well as 3D file support and mass sample requests development.

“We look forward to working with Gerber Technology and gaining supply chain efficiency with YuniquePLM as we continue to reach more customers and offer a greater selection of products,” said Arnaud Dubly, Jacqueline Riu CEO. “By integrating YuniquePLM and our supply chain management and ERP software, information will be located in one central spot, ultimately working to make our design and production teams more efficient.”

Bill Brewster, general manager of Yunique Solutions, said, “Our global team of industry professionals is able to serve customers from around the world. Our partnership with Jacqueline Riu continues our commitment to our growing user-base in France. We look forward to working alongside Jacqueline Riu. The integration of YuniquePLM with Adobe® Illustrator®, along with the software’s development calendar, will help drive new levels of creativity and efficiency.”

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Gerber Technology
 

Gerber Technology Introduces YuniquePLM V6.1 User View Export, 3D File Upgrades, And UI Enhancements

NEW YORK CITY — May 28, 2015 — Apparel manufacturers who are utilizing product lifecycle management (PLM) software already gain the benefits of better visibility into their company’s line planning and development calendar processes, to enhance their ability to manage these often complex projects and achieve increased line profitability through the better cost management that is enabled by these systems.

In response to user feedback, Gerber Technology Inc. has upgraded its product lifecycle management (PLM) software, YuniquePLM for the fashion and apparel industry with two key enhancements: the ability to generate and export user-created product and line report views; and increased functionality in its 3D file support module.

The recently released YuniquePLM V6.1, an update of YuniquePLM V6 introduced last fall, also incorporates more than 50 user interface enhancements. Gerber Technology boasts a management team of experienced industry professionals who are responsive in adapting their software solutions to meet users’ needs.

Upgrade features augment system’s primary function of connecting production teams

The latest modifications augment YuniquePLM system’s primary function: To connect the design and production teams of apparel manufacturers with their supply chain to facilitate time- and cost-efficient production flow. The system is designed for businesses of all sizes to accelerate time-to-market, reduce lead time and improve margins by managing the details and costs of line plans, tech packs and samples, and by simplifying communication and collaboration with global vendors and partners.

User-generated product view mode added, with export to external programs

The user-generated report views enhancement of YuniquePLM V6.1 allow users to display unique product views based on selected images, data, and fields, and then export this data for sharing and collaboration with other members of the company’s design, production, and management staff, and with external partners and vendors. The user can extract desired data such as lines, styles, colors, or costs quickly from YuniquePLM system and export all of this data to Microsoft Excel format, to maximize its flexibility and utility in displaying, communicating, and sharing this information with the product design and production teams and other key partners.

Once created, each report view profile can be saved by the user for easy retrieval at a later date. The saved profile allows generation of new reports using the same images and data fields. In addition to Excel spreadsheets, exported report files can also be saved as PDFs for distribution outside the system, to be used in a line meeting, for example, or in generating a report.

3D style/sample support module gains expanded viewing options and annotation capability

YuniquePLM V6 was designed to be compatible with 3D printing technology and advanced CAD development software, which have seen wider use in the fashion and apparel industry in recent years.
 
YuniquePLM V6 system enables users to view, store and analyze 3D files used for trim, accessory, and fastener parts and prototypes.

YuniquePLM V6.1 expands this functionality, adding the ability to view, spin, zoom, and pan 3D CAD files within a garment style and sample, as well as to annotate the files with callout comments using a markup tool.
 
The files, stored in one location, are accessible either internally or through a partner via a vendor portal.
In addition, within the style and sample areas of YuniquePLM V6.1, users can view 3D files exported from Gerber’s AccuMark 3D pattern design, grading, marker making, production software.
 
According to Bill Brewster, vice president and general manager for Yunique Solutions, enhanced 3D features incorporated in the latest YuniquePLM V6.1 upgrade help design and production professionals to more easily incorporate the creative power and increased efficiency of 3D design, visualization and production into their workflows. “It’s about ease of use—you want to be able to truly design using 3D and then leverage those digital assets throughout your whole value chain—and now you’ll be able to,” said Brewster, who also notes that 3D technology, which has been emerging in the fashion and apparel industry for many years, has reached a turning point in its progress. (1)

Upgrade incorporates dozens of user interface enhancements and improvements

YuniquePLM V6.1 also features more than 50 user interface enhancements and improvements, including saved search capabilities, color/swatch generation, increased flexibility in the use of artwork/images, and enhanced measurement management functionality.
 
(1)  [Source: http://apparel.edgl.com/news/gerber-technology,-yunique-solutions-launch-new-advancements-at-ideation2014-for-plm,-3d-product-dev96193]
     
Overview of additional key features of
YuniquePLM V6:
YuniquePLM V6 system, introduced in October 2014, offers significant system updates from the previous version to improve speed, efficiency, and usability. New features include a line planning function and product development calendar tool, mass sample request development, silhouette templates, keystroke efficiency, and user management tools.
Line Planning Function: The line planning function centralizes all information needed for product line planning and makes it accessible for collaborative review by every department involved in the process—design, production, sales, marketing, financial, and purchasing. Designers can enter planned colors and materials, tracking them against styles in the line list as the projects move from development to approval. Cost data is integrated early in the planning process, which enables more effective controls and accountability. Information can be driven from the “top down,” or with “bottom up” input, and built-in notifications alert the user to specific additions, deletions or alterations or inconsistencies.

Development Calendar: The calendar tool provides a visual layout that integrates all departments involved in planning, design, production, marketing, and manufacturing. The calendar indicates product development milestones, tasks and important dates. Multiple events can be created, along with associated action items, the duration of each item, scheduling information, and employee teams responsible for their execution. Critical Path Management (CPM) features identify essential tasks that must be completed ahead of other, dependent tasks in the project timeline. Color-coded bars within the calendar identify the real-time status of each project. The calendar can automatically synchronize the planned start and end dates of entered projects, providing a visual representation of obstacles to development and completion.

Mass Sample Request Development: YuniquePLM V6 can process mass sample requests across multiple styles, with the request consolidated on one page. This simplified method reduces the time-consuming data entry keystrokes previously necessary for the bulk creation of prototype garments for potential buyers, etc. Sample requests can be updated through a style or silhouette; silhouette sample requests are linked to all styles.

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: Gerber Technology
 

PolyOne Joins Leading Brands To Eliminate Hazardous Chemicals Discharge In Textile Manufacturing

CLEVELAND – June 9, 2015 – PolyOne today announced it has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group as an associate member. The Group is led by leading global clothing and footwear brands and is committed to steering the industry towards a goal to reduce discharge of harmful chemicals to zero by 2020.

“Bringing associate members on board with a strong track record of delivering specialty solutions broadens our technical knowledge base,” explains Cheryl Kreindler, ZDHC Program Manager. “PolyOne has already brought innovative ideas to the table in regards to reducing water consumption and contamination, which are major challenges for the industry.”

“PolyOne is committed to environmentally sound practices, services and solutions that deliver value for our customers and the wider industries we serve,” added John Van Hulle, president of global color, additives and inks for PolyOne. “Our textile industry expertise means we can apply existing solutions, and potentially shape new ones, that can contribute to achieving the ZDHC Group’s goals.”

Posted June 9, 2015

Source: PolyOne
 

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