OptiTex to showcase full spectrum of latest technologies and innovations at SPESA 2007

Miami Beach, Florida, May 7th, 2007 – Israel based OptiTex Ltd., a leading provider of software for the textile and fashion industry, will have a large presence at the SPESA Expo 2007 show, taking place in Miami Florida, during May 8th to 10th, 2007.

At SPESA 2007, OptiTex will be highlighting the company’s latest innovations and advanced technologies, including the upcoming formal release of OptiTex V10, the new version for Pattern Making, Grading, Marker Making, Made to Measure and other products. V10 touts many new features, such as an open API, a new XML file format, an updated user interface, a new animation platform, as well as a host of other new features. 

OptiTex will also announce its new partnership with DAZ 3D, a market leader in 3D software and digital content creation. Together the two companies will be releasing new 3D dynamic clothing plug-in for DAZ|Studio, a free 3D art and animation application. Developed by DAZ 3D, this 3D art tool provides an ideal digital art solution for budding 3D artists as well as professional 3D designers, photographers, filmmakers, animators and illustrators.

At SPESA, OptiTex will also expose 3D flattening, a new technology that enables the flattening of three-dimensional objects. The technology is applicable to a broad range of industries and applications, including textile and manufacturing, car seats for the automotive industry, aeronautics, filmmaking, computer gaming and more. This new technology enables on-screen transformation of three-dimensional surfaces into two-dimensional patterns that make up the upholstered object.

Furthermore, OptiTex will provide an insight into the upcoming release of the world’s first 3D application for home sewers. This new solution is designed to give home sewers the freedom of creating, designing, and sewing their own garments using basic style smart patterns, without the need for expensive industrial equipment or almost any iteration.
 
“We are very excited to have the opportunity to present the full spectrum of our latest technologies and innovations at SPESA, which will enrich and expose OptiTex technological solutions for Industrial, Education and even Home Sewer Hobby users, “said Yoram Burg, president of OptiTex USA inc. "OptiTex believes in “Open Architecture Solutions “that will enable users to add and integrate our solutions to their specific needs”.

About OptiTex

Founded in 1988, OptiTex specializes in the development of innovative easy-to-operate 2D 3D 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's 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 20 languages, OptiTex products are sold and supported around the world through certified distributors and OEMs.

Contacts:
OptiTex International
Mrs. Tania Fuchs
6 Ravnitzy St.
Petach Tikva, 49221, Israel
Tel: +972-3-9049979
Fax: +972-3-9042710
optitex.int@optitex.com
www.optitex.com