FabricLink's Technical Center

05/04/2010
Academy of Design Chooses Tukatech to Teach Fashion Design and Virtual Merchandising with TUKAcad and e-fit 3D Systems
The Academy of Design, founded in year 2000, is Sri Lanka’s foremost centre for art and design.  Since its inception, the Academy has contributed immensely to the development of design as both a serious educational discipline and a dynamic profession in Sri Lanka. The Academy offers undergraduate programs in Fashion, Interior and Graphic Design. 
 
 
“We needed to start educating our students with the latest technologies and we spoke with many leaders in the industry prior to selecting Tukatech. In Sri Lanka, Tukatech brought digital pattern making and it has now become the standard for the industry.  Tukatech systems are easy to learn and very powerful,” notes the CEO of a major apparel manufacturer in Sri Lanka.  
 
 “We have been using [Tukatech systems] for design and development for our manufacturing facilities for 6 years, and are the standard for education in many prestigious fashion schools in India and abroad.  By partnering with Tukatech, AOD looks to teach future designers and technologists the latest software solutions in the area of pattern making and prototype sample development.” commented Ms. Linda Speldewinde.
 
As per the agreement with AOD, Tukatech installed 26 TUKAcad software stations and 5 stations of e-fit Simulator by TUKA .
“More than 2500 students worldwide are renting and using TUKAcad software in over 250 fashion and technical institutes, including 75 institutes in India. With FedEx Kinko’s and TUKAcenters available for plotting, students have access to the latest technology to complete their assignments, thereby gaining valuable industry experience that makes them employable immediately,” added Mr. Sareen.
 
TUKATECH systems are designed to provide digital solutions throughout each stage of the product development chain seamlessly.  With TUKAcad, pattern making, grading, and marker making has never been more efficient and user-friendly. Spec/tech pack and pattern card features allow for seamless integration with TUKAplan, a PDM/PLM and MRP software system.
 
Moreover, with ground-breaking 3D virtual draping technology, Tukatech’s e-fit Simulator has redefined the sample approval process.  Digital patterns are draped on animated virtual 3D fit models to create virtual samples, allowing for quick and instant corrections to patterns, greatly reducing the number of iterations in sample making.  Tukatech also offers TUKAstudio, a fabric and print design software system.
 
Unlike any other apparel technology company, Tukatech offers a host of web-based product development solutions. Through TUKAweb, users can outsource digital pattern making, marker making, and grading by uploading data in an user-friendly service. TUKAweb also offers data conversion, and through an exclusive relationship with FedEx-Kinko’s (please see regions where applicable on tukatech.com), users can request for plotting services at discounted rates.