China Developed 1st Set 3D Robot Sewing Machine

Background of 3D sewing robot:

China's first 3D automatic sewing robot has been successfully developed. It's for automobile interior purposes. There are two parties for this joint development, one is CSIC 716, and the other is Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council reported this. According to the experts' opinion, this sewing automation solution development is helpful. It's to disrupt the technological monopoly of foreign enterprises.

Details of 3D sewing robot R&D:

This research had last two years. They conquered robot sewing control technology, visual recognition technology, and system integration technology. Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd. has become the only enterprise in China to master relevant technology.

Based on the data from the computer, the 3D sewing robot can do a better job. It devises sewing positions and perfects the automated sewing function. Compared with manual sewing, the 3D sewing robot provides high-quality products. It does not need prior experienced workers. It also increases the consistency of finished products. Such as the stitching performance, 3D molding effects, etc.

It is worth mentioning that this Industrial Sewing Machine technology is more cost-effective. Compare with similar foreign products, it has broad application prospects. Especially, in the fields of automobile interior production and aerospace composite material sewing.

What is common 3D sewing like?

It can complete the weaving of customized clothes at one go without sewing the pieces. This method will be called "full shape weaving" in the industry. Because the principle of this technology is very similar to 3D printing, it is also called "3D sewing".

This technology is revolutionizing the sewing machine industry. It's with richer software customization functions, more powerful hardware performance, and higher productivity. Most importantly, it will become easier to operate.

In 2013, Knyttan, a British startup, developed a set of software. It allows sewing machines to weave almost all personalized patterns. It was reducing costs by nearly 50 times. Knyttan raised $1 million in venture capital to develop the project. Not only do they sell sweaters, but also provide related software design services.

Adidas also adopted this sales model in 2016. Adidas has opened a flash shop in Berlin. They have guests conduct 3D body scanning, and then automatically design sweater styles. The finished products can be obtained within four hours at a cost of 200 euros (about 1468.6 yuan). The project ended in March, but Adidas believes that this model is worthy. They would love to do vigorous promotion.

What can 3D sewing robots do?

3D printing enables the mass production of clothes. It's more beautiful, more comfortable to wear. And it is faster to make than hand-made clothing. It also reduces the waste of raw materials and inventory risk. We can look at the example of Shima Seiki in Japan and Softwear in America. They offer the retail price of one machine is only $345. This price is very competitive in the industry.

Here's a video showing what Softwear introduce the sewing robot application:

What is the future of 3D robotic sewing technology?

In the future, robots will likely replace workers. Both in the garment and footwear industries. The new automatic production mode will greatly reduce the production cost. As the "Made in China 2025" strategy, the popularity of sewing machines will continue to grow. The "13th five-year plan" and "made in China 2025" policies will be implemented. This is a great opportunity for 3D printing technology to grow.

In light of the current situation, China is still playing a catch-up role. We need the advanced level of international competition. The sewing equipment industry is lacking in technological innovation. Such as automation, microelectronics, and sensing technology.

The future of China's sewing machine industry will rely on technological innovation. Sewing machines will be the next big thing. People will focus on upgrading China's future market.