The application of automation and robotics can transform the labor-intensive garment production into high-tech production centers. The automation can perform small tasks such as bobbin change to the use of sewing robots to produce the entire garment with improved quality, reduced cost, and reduced lead time compared with human work. Although the manufacturing of entire garment is not commercially successful till now, it will be a reality in near future. When automation is adopted in any process during garment manufacturing, the manufacturers should be aware of the pros and cons of installing automatic equipment.
Usage
- Sewing machines
- Cutting machines
- Conveyors
- Washing machines
- Dry cleaning
- Ironer