Production Processes example: Implementation of 3D prototyping in commercial garments [<<]
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This started in the American Army as well. 1945_NASA_FF15.jpg Technicians tried to create seamless couture military uniforms from 3D body scan data with electro spinning. 1930/50_USArmy_FF34.jpg
Using technology from the automobile and product-design industries, unique detailed instant garments, designed on computer, are mapped to 3D body scans and printed out. This requires a radical rethink of the fashion industry, but it is already possible. A prototype for an Adidas shoe; 3D color printed. 2003_ZCorp_FF136.jpg
The designers of Freedom of Creation design their products using CAD and output their 3D files to be rapidly manufactured using stereo lithography. A garment can be created with an intricate textile structure. Moving parts or logos can be integrated and printed out as an individual finished product. 2004_FreedomOfCreation_FF134.jpg
Here by-wire produced a 3D shaped skirt out of foam, [experiment 3] 2007_bwr&Dynafoam_by-wire.net.jpg but in stead of building up, this process more or less shapes by cutting out. This produces lots of residuals.
 


Short Analysis
•U.S. Army influences all fields because of its huge investment.
•innovation in production processes are very technically orientated, that’s why it is hard to understand and influence by designers
•corporate production processes is shifting from mass-production to individualized production.
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