2007
Daily Definition of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing)
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I wasn’t going to do a full post on the definition, because it is pretty much straight forward, but I just couldn’t deny my readers a full fledged post on what I think is the future of most apparel production.
The meaning of CAM is Computer Aided Manufacturing and works hand to hand with CAD computer aided design which also has its own daily definition article and are both used to design and manufacture products. A production engineer can design with CAD tool/component and transfer the file to a machine that will use the CAM component to construct itself from the design. Speeds up the manufacturing process and usually leads to less mistakes my human error, because we all know computers are perfect right? 
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July 4th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Not sure if this post is completely accurate Fred, as it is common knowledge that the one truly computerized function in manufacturing could be cutting. Even then, this has limitations. The OEM suppliers will try to sell you on the efficiency of CA cutting equipment, but many facilities still cut manually.
I can’t even think of one intance where computers aid in assembling or sewing a garment, other than t-shirt bodices being attached to arms or seamless garments being knitted . This is still a pretty hands on industry.
July 4th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Boy thats deep i didn’t know they had stuff like that!! in order to use something like that you would probably have to spend a fortune.
July 4th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Thom…in the article if you notice I say future…as in the future. I was speaking on production in general not apparel manufacturing.
July 5th, 2007 at 7:38 am
If robotics could have been introduced to garment manufacturing by now, you surely would be able to see it clearly. Apparel manufacturing is and will continue to be a very “hands on” manufacturing process.
You will see further automation in areas like pattern making , marking, grading, and cutting, but for sewing, I can’t see any machine taking a persons place. Even fabric welding which eliminates the stitch process, requires human operation.
Like a fine chef making exquisite preparations, can you see a machine making your dinner in a fine restaurant ?
July 5th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Thom-I couldn’t see myself connecting with people all across the world from the comfort of my home, but look at us now…
July 6th, 2007 at 7:20 am
Good point Fred, technology has certainly changed our society in many many ways. Certain industries are more susceptible to change and as such, they adapt and accept techological advancements more easily than others.
I have seen certain technologies introduced to the apparel industry. Certainly yarn production has vastly been changed and “microfibre” is know the standard in many fabrications. I think we may have hit a ceiling technology wise. Even these magnificient computerized pattern making and cutting systems are reduced to mere marker making devices after just one year. That’s an industry well known fact.
People visiting this website should not think that apparel manufacturing will be mechanized to a point it will replace humans. Not going to happen, except if your making tube socks.
July 15th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
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