There are two usual methods for processing MTM patterns: the alteration method and the parametric skeleton method. Crea Solution's Systems offers support for both methods, by incorporating two dedicated plug-ins:

• Basic Alteration MTM Plugin
• Expert Parametric MTM Plugin

Crea Nest Expert is an advanced solution for automatic nesting in the upholstery industry, developed by Crea Solution's Systems.

By being a direct converter of native files – from many CAD Systems, and of standard files – from all applications compatible with the DXF–AAMA standard format, it can also be used in combination with other CAD products, different from Crea Solution's.

Crea Nest Expert is now prepared to be used in the process of creating ready-to-print markers, by having the capability of importing and nesting shapes with textures included, from the PDF file format.

The nesting results, in terms of speed and efficiency, are considerably higher than in the case of manual nesting.

Crea Nest Expert can perform a fully automatic nesting for simple fabrics or for fabrics with plaids, stripes or textures, with specific widths and contractions, according to each piece specifications and freedom. Crea Nest Expert can output the nesting results in its own file format: *.mrk, but it can also export it in all major industry standards: DXF-AAMA, HPGL-PLT, ISO-CUT and RS274D. After the automatic nesting, the markers can be directly plotted or sent to the automatic cutting machine.

Nest Expert General Features

• Fully automatic, high-efficiency marker optimization
• Special features developed, dedicated to the upholstery industry, as is the case of the automatic nesting for checked fabrics
• Import of native files from Lectra, Gerber, Assyst and Investronica
• Import of standard files from any CAD System capable of outputting a standard file format
• Import of PDF files for the preparation of ready-to-print fileS
• Export to plotters, cutters
• Data import from ERP systems
• Data export to ERP systems

Automatic Nesting Server for Lay Assyst, Gerber Accumark and Lectra

• Based on the Crea Nest Expert state-of-the-art nesting technology
• Performs a fully automatic, high-efficiency marker optimization in 3-5 minutes
• Direct import and processing of Assyst/Gerber/Lectra markers from a local area network
• Direct export for the Assyst/Gerber/Lectra/Bullmer cutters and plotters
• Delivered “Ready-to-Work”, all software preinstalled and configured
• Available in all languages

Crea Nest Expert is an advanced solution for automatic nesting in the technical industry, developed by Crea Solution's Systems.

By being a direct converter of native files – from many CAD Systems, and of standard files – from all applications compatible with the DXF–AAMA standard format, it can also be used in combination with other CAD products, different from Crea Solution's.

The nesting results, in terms of speed and efficiency, are considerably better than in the case of the manual nesting.

Crea Nest Expert can perform a fully automatic nesting on fabrics with specific widths and contractions, according to the specifications and freedom of each piece. Crea Nest Expert can output the nesting results in its own file format: *.mrk, but can also export the latter into all major industry standards: DXF Standard, HPGL-PLT, ISO-CUT and RS274D. After the automatic nesting, the markers can be directly plotted or sent to the automatic cutting machine.

VisionCUT® is replacing the use of old generation optical recognition systems (camera on head) in CNC cutting applications such as mark recognition or repetitive motifs and is also extending to new applications such as on-the-fly contour recognition or skew & bow distort compensation, which were previously not covered by old technology.
The main difference is that VisionCUT® is scanning the entire surface of the fabric, thus being able to identify the entire geometry and distortion of the printed elements.

VisionCUT® COMPATIBILITY. VisionCUT® has been designed with compatibility in mind. The system contains both hardware and software components that were made totally machine independent, ready to be installed on any single-ply conveyor cutter with minimal requirements and effort. Our team will provide all services from consultancy to design and implementation, upon the request from the client. There is only a minimal interfer- ence with the cutter, therefore the installation of VisionCUT® is fully reversible and does not affect the standard operation of the cutter.

VisionCUT® Recognition & Processing Algorithms. Our modular software package allows the system to be configured for various products and work environments. All key components of the system, like scanning, elements identification, repositioning & distortion rules and restrictions, contour extraction and interpolation, nesting algorithms, cutting optimization, are internally developed by Crea Solution's and are now defining the new performance benchmarks in industry.

The sportswear articles and cloths in generally, are usually made of many different fabrics. One of the biggest challenges in cutting multiple orders mixed together in the same marker, with the purpose of reducing the fabric consumption, is to collect the articles back together as making part of the right order. Crea Solution's commits itself to covering the entire manufacturing process. This must include also collect & storage of cut parts at the end of process. Crea Cut Collect fits perfectly in this position, providing a full pickby-light drop-by-light system, with configurable scenarios and rules to fit later stages in manufacturing flow.

This complete integration reduces dramatically the errors in parts handling and storage, providing a solid infrastructure for just-in-time production and mass customisation. The information used for collecting strategy is taken directly form the design and order file. The software is capable to process in parallel information from different markers. In this way the program can collect parts making part of the same article in the same basket, even if they are separately cut from different fabrics. Our collecting solution is developed for any automatic single ply or high ply cutter with conveyor table, and it helps collecting the cut parts by high-lighting the next piece or the next group of pieces to be collected

and printing the corresponding label for them. The level of automation is so high, that the operator doesn’t needs to have any kind of knowledge about the product itself. The product complexity is no longer a challenge for collecting.

The Cut Collect Assistant System is linked directly to the offload conveyor table of the cutting machine and the collecting process is synchronized with the belt movement. Collecting and piece depositing is assisted by a video projector using an advanced ergonomic and customizable stand-alone software package. The bundling strategies are fully customizable and as well is the patterns highlighting. (index, colour, pattern, etc.).

The Standard ERP integration module is an off-the-shelf plugin to your Crea Solution's interface. It has been developed with the purpose to simplify and streamline the process of transferring data to your enterprise resource system (ERP).
The SPM module enables the bidirectional data exchange between the ERP and the CAD modules and the export of production report files in PDF and open-Excel format.

By using the Standard ERP integration module, you can:

• Obtain a fast and accurate feedback on the material consumption
• Reduce errors due to the automatic data transfer
• Control and optimize the workflow in your cutting room
• Enhance the data integrity

The attributes of the SPM are:

• ease of implementation due to the accessible data format
• minimal maintenance
• adaptability to various workflows and requirements

Off-the-shelf configurations for the standard ERP integration module

1. Integration with the automatic nesting module 2. Integration with the planning module 3. Integration with the planning and nesting module

The Customized ERP Integration (CPM) is a plugin to your Crea Solution's system, developed on demand in order to ensure the direct communication between your enterprise resource system (ERP) and the Crea modules.
The main purpose for using an integration plugin is to simplify and streamline the process of transferring data from and to your enterprise resource system (ERP).

By using an integration plugin, you can:
– Obtain a fast and accurate feedback on the material consumption
– Reduce errors due to the automatic data transfer
– Control and optimize the workflow in your cutting room
– Enhance the data integrity

Data transfer configurations

1. Integration with the automatic nesting module

2. Integration with the planning module

3. Integration with the planning and nesting module