Gerber Technology, the world leader in integrated software and automated solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, has collaborated with Oklahoma State University to educate future fashion tech leaders for the preparation of their careers in the industry.
“In conjunction with the opening of the College of Human Sciences North Wing, this new collaboration will allow students to utilize Gerber’s latest integrated solutions to give them a competitive career advantage and hone their innovative abilities to bring fashion products to market,” avers Elizabeth King, VP – Digital Solutions Community and Ecosystem, Gerber Technology.
YuniquePLM® product lifecycle management solution (PLM), including YuSnap™ and Design Suite; AccuMark® computer aided design (CAD), including 2D & 3D; GERBERcutter® Z1 with ContourVision™ to “read” and automatically cut digitally printed as well as traditional textiles; GERBERspreader™ as well as plotters and peripherals including GERBERplotters™, Silhouettes™ and traditional digitizers along with the latest AccuScan™, used for rapid digitization of patterns via simple point and click photography, will be made available for design, housing and merchandising students at OSU. Additionally, Gerber experts will provide training and support to make faculty and students rapidly adopt the new technology.
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OSU’s Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising will train students in the Gerber Technology FashionTech Design and Development Centre. “In addition to students, we will welcome existing apparel, footwear, accessories and interior design companies to visit the facilities and observe the cutting edge digital solutions in action”, mentions Dr. Jane Swinney, Head- Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising, OSU.
Established in 1890, Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system with more than 36,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 24,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses.
