Following extensive product development and testing conducted by teams of software engineers at both companies, OptiTex and Cyberware are now happy to announce the introduction of the most accurate 3-D cloth simulation display. This new software module allows OptiTex 3-D Runway users to directly input any PLY files into the OptiTex Runway 3-D software resulting in a display of the most accurate hi-resolution raw input of a body scan directly inside OptiTex Runway for later 3-D draping.

This new add-on further strengthens OptiTex 3-D Runway technology, already allowing its users to incorporate complex processes such as Fabric collision, intersections and motion capabilities into one file that can later on be displayed, e-mailed and viewed by non OptiTex users. Real life representations are no longer computer static images and objects but real life situations that dramatically increase speed to market.
"The opportunities while using this new module are priceless, reduction in fit sessions, improved collaboration, less dependency and dramatic increases in accuracy are just some of the benefits one can expect by using real life body scans over computer generated ones." Says Julia Shaw, OptiTex national support manager, "while the computer generated mannequin can accommodate different situations and possible fit session, the real life body scan gets you as close as possible to real life" adds Ms. Shaw.
"We see this as just the beginning of the integration of actual users/consumers into the garment design, selection and retail process." Adds Stephen Addleman, VP Cyberware.

About Cyberware

Cyberware brings a world of objects into your workstation in seconds with 3D scanners that capture both the shape and color of the human body or design models. Scan objects for animation, special effects, simulation, research and design. Cyberware manufactures a variety of instruments for 3-dimensional scanning. Pioneered by Cyberware, the laser- and video-based technology can scan complex objects in only seconds.

About OptiTex

Founded in 1987, OptiTex specializes in the development of innovative easy-to-operate CAD/CAM solutions for sewn products and other related industries. Our native Microsoft Windows based software packages for digitizing, pattern engineering, grading, marking, advanced automatic nesting and draping, are specifically designed to meet the needs of today''s manufacturers of industrial fabrics, apparel, upholstery, transportation, composites, home furnishings, and other sewn products. OptiTex'' open architecture system comes amply equipped with a multitude of import/export formats, enabling OptiTex users to interface with a wide range of software and hardware. OptiTex also offers the convenient option of purchasing a completely integrated CAD package, including OptiTex software solutions, digitizer, and pen or ink jet plotter.

Available in more then 18 languages, OptiTex products are sold and supported around the world through certified distributors and OEMs.

Contacts:

Cyberware, Inc.
2110 Del Monte Avenue 
Monterey, California  93940 USA 
Telephone: +1-831-657-1450
Fax: +1-831-657-1494
info@cyberware.com
www.cyberware.com

OptiTex USA Inc.
325 West 38th St, Suite 612, NY, NY 10018
Tel: 1-212-629-9053 x 205
Fax: 1-212-629-9055
julia.shaw@OptiTex.com
www.OptiTex.com

Source: OptiTex USA