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Archroma and Pointcarre collaborate to bring more colour to the textile industry’s digital workflow
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rchroma Textile Effects is bringing its entire portfolio of 5,760
colours to enrich the Pointcarre digital textile design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system.
A market leader in Mac and PC textile design software for three decades, Pointcarre Textile Software enables fashion, home furnishing and technical textiles designers to create accurate digital samples, streamline the fabric weaving, knitting and printing processes, and produce realistic presentations of their collections.
Incorporating the Archroma color portfolio into this workfl ow will
empower designers to bring their ideas to life with greater speed and accuracy. They will not only have access to a huge searchable library of Archroma colours to enrich the design process, but they will also be better able to produce the exact colour they need at the factory.
Crucially, all of the Archroma color references can be formulated with dyes that meet leading international eco- standards and the brand customer’s desired sustainability profi le. “End-to-end agility is a massive competitive advantage in today’s textile value chain,” Chris Hipps, global head of Archroma Color Management, Archroma Textile Effects, said. “The Archroma Colour Atlas was created to empower
XSTONE UK installs the JWEI JCUT PRO-2131 digital cutting table from CMYUK
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STONE UK, part of the XSTONE Group, has invested in a JWEI JCUT PRO-2131 digital cutting table from CMYUK, and yet again, this disruptive technology continues to surpass expectations in terms of the high- performance cost ratio when compared to existing finishing brands.
“Cutting tables in the industry are a ‘high ticket’ item and therefore cost will almost always be a factor in the decision- making process. The JWEI range offers unique exceptional value when compared with other manufacturers,” says John Sulzmann, director, XSTONE UK. Manufactured in Germany, XSTONE offers a unique range of handmade surface finishes produced from recycled stone waste and available in a convenient roll format. These lightweight, durable, and waterproof materials used for wallcoverings and veneers
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designers with colour inspiration that can be seamlessly implemented in production for reproducible results. Bringing this library into the Pointcarre system will improve designers’ agility and advance sustainability at the same time.”
“At Pointcarre, we continuously develop our digital tools to take advantage of new technologies in design and production. Collaborating with Archroma to make colour inspiration richer and more intuitive, we are helping our customers further simplify and enhance their work while lowering costs and shortening turnaround times,” Steve Greenberg, President, Pointcarre Textile Software, said.
Preseli launches 3D visualising tool
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have become a favoured choice for interiors, shopfitting, and point-of- sale applications.
The company’s latest innovation, Acustone is a highly functional range of acoustic surfaces made from a composite PET polyester with a felt base and XSTONE top layer. Applications include use within the workplace, hospitality, and the residential sector as an effective sound absorber, which is cut and fabricated using a CNC table with a drag knife and oscillating blade.
reseli has launched an upgraded version of the View My Cube visualiser in conjunction with Rubik’s Cube and Magic Concepts. The new visualiser is easier to use and works on both best-selling Rubik’s and Magic Cube products.
Preseli marketing manager Robert Bruce said:
“The View My Cube tool is the perfect way for the trade to provide clear and inspiring product visuals for their customers. It converts fl at PDF’s into eye-catching animations that rotate, fold and unfold in front of your eyes.” “The Rubik’s Cube is an iconic product that almost all customers will know and understand, but seeing it rotate, mix and then solve itself on screen will help make the buying decision.”
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