Tukatech has been developed in collaboration with 3D-rendering pioneers Autodesk. The collaboration is crucial in distinguishing the software package since it is a completely integrated solution and the users can drape the garment, add simulation, analyze fit, create the “look”, and render images or videos all in one system. “Unlike other 3D product development software systems, TUKA3D does not require third party plug-ins to create powerful presentations,” informs Sameer Pauriyal, Vice President – Asia, Tukatech.
The US-based CAD/CAM solutions provider, debuted its latest versions of TUKAcloud, the cloud-based digital sample room and assets library which has been developed based on feedback from the customers. TUKA3D is integrated with TUKAcloud, enabling vendors to upload their 3D garments on their buyer’s profiles on TUKAcloud. Each digital sample can include any colourways or variations, videos and images for fit analysis, TUKA3D e-fit project, TUKAcad pattern file, measurement charts, and even tech packs (all of which can be viewed and downloaded to any device). The respective designer, buyer, or merchandiser can then log on to the TUKAcloud website and view all of the 3D garments developed for their brand. Styles can be sorted by year, season and garment categories for easy searching. Comments for changes to a style are e-mailed directly to the operator, who can quickly make the necessary adjustments, and upload a new 3D sample. As all the data for a style is stored in one central location, once a style is approved, it can easily be used as a reference for future styles instead of starting from scratch every time. With each digital folder, the product development time for the next style is decreased.
“With TUKAcloud, all the data for a style can be stored at one central location. Once a style is approved, it can be easily used as a reference for future styles instead of starting from scratch every time. This helps register savings of time and cost.”
“By introducing TUKAcloud, we expect to bring down the sample development time from what used to be 45 to 60 days, to a bare minimum of 5 to 7 days as we have combined the multiple fit iterations into just one final physical sample as everything is pre-approved on the cloud,” informed Sameer. Not only does this solution close the communication gap between buyers and vendors, but it also accelerates the approval process and cuts cost tremendously.
Tukatech also recorded a five-fold increase in the number of annual installations of their software pan-Asia. “We have been trying to keep the Indian apparel manufacturers up-to-date on the technological platform since the past 15 years,” avers Sameer. Part of this effort is achieved with the company’s worldwide focus on educating the apparel industry’s future decision-makers. By enabling schools to train their students to use various CAD software systems, more graduates are entering the workforce ready to add value to companies looking for highly-qualified individuals.
Other key exhibits at the show included the latest updates of TUKAcad for pattern making, grading, and marker making and TUKA3D for digital design development.
