Role of CAD/CAM Technology in Garment Design and Production Efficiency
| Vol-07 | Issue-07 | July-2020 | Published Online: 05 July 2020 PDF | ||
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| Smt Rupali Dhanyakumar Kasar 1; Smt. Anagha Arun Gadve 2; Smt. Anuradha Narayan Yadav 3 | ||
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1Lecturer, Government Residential Women’s Polytechnic, Latur, Barshi Road Latur- 413512 2Lecturer, Government Residential Women’s Polytechnic, Yavatmal 3Lecturer, Government Residential Women’s Polytechnic, Latur |
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| Abstract | ||
| The global clothing business, worth more than $1.9 trillion, is at a crossroads where the need for low costs, efficient mass production, and environmental protection converge. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are two advanced technologies that have completely changed how clothes are made and how designers think about, prototype, and produce them. This study examines the many ways CAD/CAM technology can improve clothing designs and speed up production. It also examines how this technology can contribute to environmentally sustainable manufacturing. The analysis was conducted using a mixed-methods study design. It has secondary data from trade reports, peer-reviewed journals, and corporate sustainability disclosures, as well as quantitative survey data from 240 manufacturing industry professionals in South Asia, East Asia, and Europe. The results show that companies that use advanced CAD/CAM integration waste 12–18% less fabric, make prototypes 27% faster, and get 21% better first-pass quality rates than companies that use traditional manual methods. There is also a strong link (r = 0.74, p < 0.01) between the level of CAD/CAM integration and scores for the efficiency of production. The level of technology use, the amount of money spent on training, and how well software can work together are the best indicators of performance gains, according to regression analysis. The study also finds that there are still gaps in access to technology, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in developing economies. It also shows the link between digital design tools and ideas from the circular economy that haven't been studied much. These findings are significant for individuals engaged in the apparel industry, policymakers, technology developers, and academic researchers aiming to ensure that clothing production aligns with both economic and environmental objectives. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| CAD/CAM, Sustainability, Apparel Industry, Efficiency, Manufacturing | ||
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