Digital Manufacturing Technology for Sustainable Anthropometric Apparel by Norsaadah Zakaria, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Digital Manufacturing Technology for Sustainable Anthropometric Apparelis a thorough and practical examination of the state-of-the-art in anthropometric apparel manufacturing technology. The scale of the textiles industry, in economic as well as environmental terms, is so significant that new technologies and techniques that deliver improvements are of great global interest. Consumer preferences and government regulations are causing apparel manufacturers to prioritize sustainable practices, and at a time of unprecedented technological evolution and competitive pressure, integrating these measures with other priorities is a key challenge. By combining the expertise of contributors from the worlds of technology change management and technical textiles engineering, this book provides a unique interdisciplinary resource for organizational as well as technical implementation. Newly developed Industry 4.0 technologies are addressed, along with the latest data collection and analysis methods. Provides practical technical instructions for the implementation of new technologies for 3D body scanning, and anthropometric design and sizingExplains the latest technical methods for the collection of anthropometric data and examines related ethical issuesShows how to integrate anthropometric design methodologies into a full smart manufacturing system | Digital Manufacturing Technology for Sustainable Anthropometric Apparel by Norsaadah Zakaria, Paperback | Indigo Chapters