[TC]² announces Digital Textile Printing Conference, exhibits at SPESA Expo

2004-05-17 Cary, North Carolina, USA - Call For Papers -[TC]² today announced a Digital Textile Printing Conference at its Cary, NC facility October 26-28, 2004. , [TC]² is a supplier of solutions for the soft goods industry specializing in technology development and supply chain improvement. Conference program highlights include a combination of pre-conference workshops, presentations, panel discussions, and technology demonstration in areas including currently available digital print technology, challenges for technology adoption, management of color and print quality, digital sampling and production printing. The main conference program has been developed for an audience including technology officers/decision makers, product developers, print designers, print manufacturers, and digital print technology users. Pre-conference sessions have been specially designed to combine theory and practical application.

[TC]² invites participation in combination presentation/panel discussions on topics including:

·Application of CAD for digital print development ·Innovative ink chemistry solutions
·Hardware solutions for printing and fabric finishing
·Challenges and solutions for technology adoption and access
·Experiences in digital sampling in areas related to concept development through production strike-off
·Experiences in digital production printing in areas including short runs, rapid replenishment, and mass customization

Submissions including those of technology, ink, and software vendors in addition to experienced users and service bureau customers are solicited. Presentations should have an educational and/or research focus. Inquiries and abstracts for short presentations should be submitted to contact@tc2.com.

Separately, the company has announced that it will be showcasing its next generation 3D body scanner for sewn products and other applications in Booth 1532 at the SPESA Expo in Miami Beach, Florida, USA on May 18-20, 2004. The SPESA Expo is a sewn products industry trade event focused on equipment, machinery, technology, and service offerings serving the global sewn products industry.

Improved features of the 3D body measurement system include lower power requirements, extra high reliability, and higher data density levels. Pricing is estimated at $40,000 in single quantities, and as low as $25,000 for multiple body scanner purchases.

Seminars on digital printing, 3D apparel product development, lean manufacturing, SizeUSA national sizing study findings, and other topics will be presented by [TC]² staff. [TC]² will also demonstrate its 3D to 2D pattern development software, as well as feature its bilingual consulting services, contract proprietary development services, and the techexchange.com trade publication.