Automation in Garment Manufacturing provides a systematic and comprehensive insight into the multifaceted process of how technological improvements are transforming all aspects of garment manufacturing, allowing manufacturers to meet the growing demand for greater productivity, efficiency, and flexibility. The first chapter covers the role of automation in design and product development, including color matching, fabric inspection, 3D body scanning, computer-aided design and prototyping. Part II covers automation in garment production, from handling, spreading and cutting, through to finishing and pressing techniques. The final chapters discuss advanced tools for assessing productivity in manufacturing and for logistics and supply-chain management. This book is a key resource for all those engaged in textile and apparel development and production, and is also ideal for academics engaged in research on textile science and technology.

1. Introduction to automation (fundamentals of automation, use of various automation techniques)2. Automation vs modelling and simulation

Part I: Automation in garment design and product development3. Automation in the design of yarns, fabric, sewing threads and other accessories4. Automation in fabric inspection (FAST and other systems for quality evaluation)5. Automation in computerised colour matching and fabric selection6. Automation in garment design prototyping (creation of styles, design alterations, fit etc.)7. 3D body scanning 8. CAD (garment designing, pattern making)

Part II: Automation in garment manufacturing9. Automation in material handling10. Automation in spreading and cutting11. Application of robotics in garment manufacturing 12. Automation in sewing technology (sewing machineries with automatic control systems, PLCs)13. Automation in garment finishing, garment inspection and pressing techniques

Part III: Tools for PPC, productivity and efficiency evaluation, and logistics 14. Automation in production planning and management (application of various PPC tools and software)15. Use of Advanced tools and equipment in industrial engineering (work study, time and motion study, productivity and efficiency evaluation) 16. Automation in logistics (material identifications) and supply chain management