Sewn Products

Moderated by:

Dan Berzack, President, Sewn Products Equipment Company

Speakers:

Rick Frye, Director of Engineering & Sales, Brother International Corp.
Jairo Duran, Sales Manager, Juki
Warren Shannon, Operations Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Industrial Sewing Machines

Description:

This presentation/panel style hybrid session will explore the latest technology available to sew and seal materials. Our panel of experts will each give a brief presentation on a specific technology in their wheelhouse, followed by a question-and-answer led discussion that will dive deeper into the efficiency improvements, production improvements, and maintenance impacts that are currently available in the sewing and sealing marketplace.

Moderated by:

Cary Sherburne, Senior Editor, WhatTheyThink

Speakers:

Kristen Dettoni, Founder, Design Pool
Kerry King, Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Spoonflower
Jonathan Tio, CEO, Prima-Tex Industries

Description:

In recent years, the textiles, home décor and apparel industries have seen dramatic change, yet the industry is still the world’s second-largest polluter. As brands, retailers and consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, looking for innovative ways to address the climate emergency, the industry is under pressure to reduce its footprint, and digital printing offers a significant way to do that. In addition, there is a growing demand for customization – and even personalization – in the manufacture of apparel and home décor.

In this session, you’ll hear from providers of fabric printing who use both analog and digital printing technologies. You’ll learn how the latest developments in printers, inks and materials have removed the quality gap between analog and digital processes – and in some cases, even offering improved quality. You’ll gain an understanding of when and why digital printing can and should be used in lieu of analog technologies, as well as some of the challenges the industry still faces in its analog-to-digital transformation journey.             

Moderated by:

Edward Hertzman, Founder/President, Sourcing Journal

Speakers:

Omer Kulka, CMO, Kornit Digital
Edouard Macquin, President Americas, Lectra
Salone Monet, Founder & Creative Director, Salone Monet

Description:

After an unexpectedly tumultuous year, uncertainty remains the one thing everyone can agree on. How the industry will navigate this fluid environment is top of mind for brands, retailers and manufacturers alike. While some are in loss-recovery mode and others are solidifying their market share, one thing is clear: the traditional supply-first model of product development and production is no longer optimal for all categories and also much less profitable. Join us for a session covering how the traditional models are being innovated and transformed as the landscape continues to alter manufacturing's modus operandi, with a focus toward minimizing risk, increasing margins and providing the right product, to the right consumer, at the right time.

Moderated by:

Michael Rabin, Country Manager, America, Morgan Tecnica Spa

Speakers:

Lenny Marano, Chief Commercial Officer, Gerber Technology LLC
Mihaela Coapsi, VP Manufacturing Systems, CGS
Jen Guarino, CEO, ISAIC
Michael Frankhouser, Co-Owner, Carriage House Printery

Description:

Join us for an interactive panel discussion covering the latest in on-demand manufacturing. We will bring together experts in the sewn products industry who can speak firsthand on the success behind implementing on-demand technology in the production of sewn products across industries. They will discuss the tools and technologies equipping companies with maximum flexibility throughout the supply chain, as well as their individual experiences and challenges. Tune in on February 24th to learn about the solutions and processes companies can and should implement in their own journey to an on-demand methodology.