OptiTex and [TC]2 announce product compatibility

September 28, 2005 – New York and North Carolina - OptiTex-TM- USA, Inc and [TC]² today announced the successful completion of data output and integration between the [TC]² NX-12 3D body scanning system and OptiTex-TM- Runway 3D.

OptiTex-TM- has been a long time industry partner and supporter of [TC]², recognizing this organization’s contribution to the industry in both CAD explorations, fitting and body scanning. In recent months OptiTex-TM- and [TC]² have been extensively engaged in product testing and development with the clear goal of perfecting the quality and accuracy of data cloud output from [TC]²’s NX-12 3D body scanning system and into the OptiTex™ Runway environment.

Information obtained from [TC]²’s NX-12 can now be directly imported into the OptiTex™ system through VRML (WRL) files allowing OptiTex™ Runway users to drape garments that were stitched in OptiTex™’s pattern design system (PDS) or Modulate (MTM) in the most accurate way using OptiTex™ Runway 3D.

This new add-on further enhances OptiTex-TM- 3-D Runway technology, already allowing its users to incorporate complex processes such as Fabric collision, intersections and motion capabilities into one file that can later on be displayed, e-mailed and viewed by non OptiTex™ users. Real life representations are no longer computer static images and objects but real life simulations that dramatically speed up time to market.
“Users who are taking advantage of these true to life body representations can benefit in many ways; improved collaboration across the design-manufacturing-merchandizing departments, noticeable reduction in fit sessions and related costs, drastic increase in accuracy and reduction in costs associated with these processes are to name a few”, says Yoram Burg, President of OptiTex™ USA.
[TC]2 also recently announced the availability of sets of 3D virtual models based on body scans. One set of models correspond to size ranges specified by ASTM standard measurements and another set correspond to size range data extracted from the 2003 SizeUSA national body scan survey of over 10,000 people across the U.S.  "The data used for integration testing with OptiTex™'s 3D Runway application were in fact some of the same 3D scan-based models that are available in [TC]2's virtual model sets created from SizeUSA data," comments David Bruner, [TC]²’s Vice President of Technology Development.

About [TC]²

[TC]² is a recognized provider of solutions for the soft goods industry specializing in technology development and supply chain improvement.  Visit www.tc2.com for more company information.

About OptiTex-TM-

Founded in 1988, OptiTex™ specializes in the development of innovative easy-to-operate CAD/CAM solutions for sewn products and other related industries. Our native Microsoft Windows based software packages for digitizing, pattern engineering, grading, marking, advanced automatic nesting and draping, are specifically designed to meet the needs of today's manufacturers of industrial fabrics, apparel, upholstery, transportation, composites, home furnishings, and other sewn products. OptiTex™' open architecture system comes amply equipped with a multitude of import/export formats, enabling OptiTex™ users to interface with a wide range of software and hardware. OptiTex™ also offers the convenient option of purchasing a completely integrated CAD package, including OptiTex™ software solutions, digitizer, and pen or ink jet plotter.

Available in more then 20 languages, OptiTex™ products are sold and supported around the world through certified distributors and OEMs.

Contacts:

[TC]²
Karen Davis
211 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
Tel:  919-380-2177
Fax:  919-380-2181
kdavis@tc2.com
www.tc2.com

OptiTex™ USA Inc.
Julia Shaw
New York, NY 10018
Tel: 1-212-629-9053 x 205
Fax: 1-212-629-9055
julia.shaw@OptiTex.com
www.OptiTex.com