Gerber Launches DCS3600/3600L Single-Ply Cutting System
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WINDSOR, CT, Aug 5, 2008 - Gerber Technology, a unit of Gerber
Scientific, Inc. (NYSE:GRB), and the world leader in automated
CAD/CAM and PLM solutions for the apparel and flexible materials
industry, introduces the DCS3600 / 3600L, the latest advancement in
single-ply conveyorized cutting technology. Greater accuracy, speed
and flexibility are the driving forces behind the development of
this innovative product line.
The DCS3600 system is the newest conveyorized single-ply
GERBERcutter. Built on the DCS3500 platform, it has been engineered
for unrivaled performance and accuracy. With its small footprint and
simple-to-use graphical user interface, it easily integrates into
any cutting room environment in the transportation, aerospace,
marine, apparel and furniture industries. Gerber’s powerful CutWorks
software is included with all system configurations, enabling full
automation and greater efficiencies in the cutting process. The
DCS3600L provides a longer cut window, an option for manufacturers
whose applications require the ability to cut pieces up to ten feet
in length between bites. Conveyorized cutting in fewer bites
produces greater throughput and a more precise cut.
The new line of DCS3600 cutters introduces advanced vision
technology with Gerber’s proprietary TargetVision solution for the
industrial fabrics industry and AutoMat System, a standalone cutting
system designed to fulfill the needs of mat manufacturers in the
transportation and technical textile markets. “Because we’ve been
working in these industries for decades, we have a deep
understanding of their specific requirements, as technologies evolve
and tolerances become more stringent,” said Trip Todd, product
manager, single-ply cutters, for Gerber Technology. “To best meet
the needs for these applications, we’ve made significant investments
in research and development, resulting in solutions including
TargetVision and AutoMat System. “We’re seeing a tremendous increase
in throughput and efficiencies throughout the cutting process as a
result of ” improvements to our vacuum system, as well as the
introduction of electronic knife pressure regulation and other
software and hardware enhancements,” he added.
TargetVision utilizes sophisticated digital camera technology,
capturing detailed images of materials placed on the cutting table.
The camera is mounted on the cutting beam and quickly identifies
targets on the material, automatically adjusting the location and
angle of the cut to match the graphic on the material. This
functionality provides exceptional accuracy and cut quality. Carpet,
graphic design and sign making are just a few of the specialty
applications to fully realize the benefits of TargetVision.
The AutoMat System addresses the unique requirements of the
specialized mat industry, such as identifying different material
borders as a partially-finished mat is loaded onto the cutting
table. It uses innovative scanner technology that recognizes where
the mat’s carpet and rubber border meet. The full-width scanning
unit is mounted above the cutting table, meeting the challenge of
not only capturing borders, but also identifying repeat patterns on
continuous rolls. “The mat industry has been waiting for a viable
solution for their exact specifications. We’ve developed a
comprehensive system to provide them with the precision and speed
they need,” commented Todd.
Additional hardware options are available to further improve the
overall throughput and flexibility of the DCS3600 systems:
- Single-ply feeder: Allows easy roll changes and
enables direct cutting from the material roll
- Part identification system: Accelerates bundling of
cut pieces as they are removed from the cutter
- Projector for Matching: Allows for stripe and floral
matching, and the ability to adjust for bow and skew provides
the highest quality matching available today
- InfoJet inkjet labeling system: Offers fast, accurate
identification of cut parts with visible and UV inks
To inquire about the DCS3600 cutting system, the newest product
in single-ply conveyorized technology, and how it can benefit your
organization, please visit
www.gerbertechnology.com.
About Gerber Technology
Gerber Technology, a business unit of $640 million corporation
Gerber Scientific, Inc., develops and manufactures the world's
leading brands of integrated software and hardware automation
systems for the sewn products and flexible materials industries.
These systems automate and significantly improve the efficiency of
information management, product design and development,
pre-production and production processes. The company offers
specialized solutions to a variety of end-user markets including
apparel, aerospace, transportation interiors, furniture, composites
and industrial fabrics. Gerber Technology’s world headquarters are
located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices,
agents and distributors in more than 126 countries serving a total
of over 20,500 customers through 16 Customer Solutions Centers on
six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products
in various locations in the United States, Europe and Asia. This
year marks the company’s 40th anniversary.
For more information, visit
www.gerbertechnology.com.
Established in 1968, Gerber Technology is one of four businesses
of Gerber Scientific, Inc. (http://www.gerberscientific.com/)
of South Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.A., a corporation listed on the
New York Stock Exchange under the “GRB” symbol.
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