On 25th September 2024, General Manager, Katharina Bobrowski, represented Featuring Limited in a highly valuable panel discussion at Alvanon’s 3D Tech Fest. The session, titled “Revolutionizing Production: A Manufacturer’s Roundtable,” brought together industry leaders to share their insights and experiences on the advancements and challenges in 3D technology.
Key Highlights from the Discussion
The panel featured prominent figures such as Anupama Fernando, Anupam Nijhawan, Hasini Weerasinghe, and Simon Platts. Together, they delved into various aspects of 3D technology, providing a comprehensive overview of its current state and future potential. Here are some of the key points discussed:
- Progress in 3D Solutions: The panelists highlighted significant advancements in 3D solutions, emphasizing the importance of realistic simulations and the reduction of sample usage.
- Implementation Challenges: Strategic direction, investment, and stakeholder alignment were identified as major hurdles in the implementation of 3D technology.
- Educational Efforts and Technological Advancements: Overcoming doubts and barriers requires continuous educational efforts and technological innovations.
- Adoption by E-commerce Brands: The rapid adoption of digital solutions by e-commerce brands underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to digital product creation (DPC).
- Stakeholder Alignment: Successful adoption and maximization of DPC processes hinge on effective stakeholder alignment.
- Retailers’ Challenges: Retailers face challenges in adopting DPC, particularly in standardizing people and processes.
- Quality and Standardization: Addressing quality and standardization for 3D garments is crucial, with an emphasis on creating unified standards.
- Applicability Across Product Categories: Technologies are applicable across all product categories, with virtual fitting being a key component.
- Efficiency and Knowledge Accumulation: Reducing simulation time and improving efficiency through knowledge accumulation and standardization are vital.
- Speed, Agility, and Collaboration: The need for speed, agility, and collaboration is essential for the successful adoption and maximization of DPC processes.
Conclusion
The panel discussion at Alvanon’s 3D Tech Fest was a fantastic opportunity for industry leaders to share valuable experiences and insights. The diverse perspectives provided a well-rounded understanding of the current landscape and future directions of 3D technology in production.
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