| The e-commerce giant Amazon has recently become the headline news. It plans to collect 3D scans of its customers' organizations for more accurate online customized shopping, but it is far from the only company that can explore the possible applications of 3D scanning technology. In the past five years or so, Australian-based companies have been working to develop 3D scanning and 3D printing systems for custom apparel and e-commerce platforms.  The company named Tec.Fit has been working with Australian universities and research teams for many years to create comprehensive and adaptable solutions for custom clothing using digital technologies. It also works closely with its sister company Tairols Mark, which is a The custom menswear brand has been used to test Tec.Fit's technology in the real world. Tec.Fit's solutions include 3D scanning smart phone applications, dedicated 3D printers and e-commerce platforms, and are expected to be released globally later this year. . Tec.Fit's intention is that customers will be able to acquire 3D scanned images of their bodies from a comfortable home and then transfer them to the e-commerce platform they are shopping on. Using 3D printing system from Tec.Fit, e-commerce platform to 3D printing customers The life-size model to ensure a fully custom fit. 'Designer Mark proposed a 3D printing solution to eliminate the need for manufacturers and customers to be in the same location, because one's body measurement data does not fully reflect their curve,' said Tim Allison, Chief Executive Officer of Tec.  While in theory it can change the entire custom clothing industry very well, we do have some practical questions about the process, including what 3D printers can be used to print full-size body models quickly and cheaply. Tim Allison detailed these details in a recent conversation with him. 'We focus on printing fast and cheap,' he told us. 'The total cost of printing a mannequin, including licensing fees, is about $15 (compared to retrofit, shipping and time costs), resulting in significant cost savings. ' 'Tec.Fit will help e-commerce platforms capture customer (end-user) measurements and models, run prints through our cloud platform. This 3D printer retails for about $20,000 and will be delivered in a small box, and Allow manufacturers/clothing designers to start and run in 30 minutes. ' But 3D printers are just one part of the Tec.Fit custom clothing solution. For example, Fit Passport is a smartphone app that focuses on capturing customer measurements and accurate 3D body models. 'We work with many Australian universities and PHDs The interns collaborated to develop a new IP that allows 3D models to be captured from 2D images, 'Allison said. 'Fit Passport can be used at home, and its applications will be used for e-commerce apparel retailers and 3D printing solutions. We focus on solving electronics Business size issues and apparel customization issues. ' For Tec.Fit's Customizr platform, it is described as 'a comprehensive e-commerce solution that provides businesses with custom apparel integrated into their products' and offers tools such as custom engines, 3D product images and rendering technologies, and sizing tools. , multi-language and multi-currency support, customer support modules, etc. Allison said: 'Our Customizr platform will allow customers to make custom clothing in real time, with millions of variations. ' 'If it's a custom suit or dress, the designer can print the mannequin and create a unique design for the customer without having to get there. In addition, Customizr itself can be customized to the unique requirements of e-commerce. An integrated team of experts will work with customers to launch their custom e-commerce products and attach their white labels to their brands and products.  'Tec.Fit platform is built for Tailors Mark,' he continued. 'More than 50,000 hours of development and 5 years of practical application and experience. It is a complex platform for powerful tools. From user UX / user interface To the logistics and manufacturing order tracking process. Using the API, it works with other platforms the customer may already use. Finally, when asked about Tec.Fit means that retail giants such as Amazon expressed interest in using 3D body scanning technology, Allison said: 'We hope to cooperate with Amazon's final products. Custom clothing is not fashion exclusive, it is It is necessary in many industries, including sportswear, military, uniforms, medical, etc. Curvature is far more complicated than measurement.' We believe that all garments have opportunities for large-scale market customization, but always require creative, unique and complex designs that can use a variety of different materials. No solution can meet all needs, Tec.Fit will continue to develop and Promote technical improvements for all custom apparel manufacturers and e-commerce. ' As the retail market moves toward mass customization, 3D technologies such as scanning and printing will play an important role. |
