From calculators to 21st century computing: successes and opportunities in digital technology for textiles

Authors

  • John W. S. Hearle University of Manchester, Mellor, England

Keywords:

computing, textile design, machine control, structural mechanics, visualization

Abstract

The paper reviews the applications of digital technology to the textile industries from the mid-20th century to the 21st century. The advances in the available tools are first described. Sections then cover aesthetic design, machines and operations, and commercial and retail, all of which are in general use. For engineering design and the “virtual catwalk”, there are great opportunities but software from academic research has hardly been taken up by industry.

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Published

2016-08-31

How to Cite

[1]
Hearle, J.W.S. 2016. From calculators to 21st century computing: successes and opportunities in digital technology for textiles. Tekstil. 65, 7-8 (Aug. 2016), 276–285.

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 7-8 (2016)

Section

Conference paper

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