Consumers normally expect personalization and immediate delivery of goods. At the same time, to remain competitive, brands and manufacturers are being compelled to re-examine their processes and find ways to become more agile and remain relevant in a time of ever-changing consumer trends.
“We have been investing in and developing technology to help our customers transform and connect their workflows to meet the needs of an on-demand world, enabling a seamless digital print and automated cutting workflow to work with leaders in digital textile printing,” said Scott Schinlever, President and COO, Automation Solutions at Gerber Technology. “Recently we showcased Gerber’s textile workflow and automated cutting in a variety of micro factories with Kornit, EFI Reggiani and Mimaki. The strong growth trend in digital textile printing can be accelerated by Gerber’s integrated eco-system of software and automated cutting systems, delivering value through connectivity and achieving Industry 4.0 expectations from the concept to the finished product.”
Gerber recently participated in two global industry events – FESPA in Berlin and Texprocess Americas in Atlanta. At the shows, it demonstrated on-demand manufacturing applications that included its Digital Solutions, integrating data from design to finished product leveraging YuniquePLM and the AccuMark Platform, digital printing technologies from three industry leaders, Gerber’s Z1 single-ply cutter with ContourVision automated scan-to-cut system and both robotic and lean loop sewing operations.
Digitalization and the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles are empowering purchase activated on-demand manufacturing. Brands and manufacturers are able to respond to demand versus producing to supply. The approach eliminates costly inventory and redefines just-in-time manufacturing, so production adjusts as demands fluctuate, allowing products to be produced more efficiently and sold at full retail price without heavy discounting.
“The Gerber team is passionate about supporting our customers. We are empowering our customers to turn their data into speed, helping them be more agile and get their products to the market. We back it up with best-in-class aftermarket support to ensure maximum productivity and lowest total cost of ownership in the industry. We look forward to continuing to partner with key players in the industry to help our customers compete and win,” added Schinlever.