Tekyn designs and manufactures a connected laser cutting line that utilizes smart cutting technology for on-demand fashion textiles, enabling automated garment customization without the need for pre-existing patterns. This approach optimizes material usage and production efficiency, addressing the challenges of waste and slow response times in traditional textile manufacturing.
Funding
$6.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional textile manufacturing faces challenges related to material waste, slow response times, and the need for pre-existing patterns, hindering efficient garment customization and on-demand production. This results in increased costs and environmental impact due to unused materials and inefficient production processes.
Solution
Tekyn provides a connected laser cutting line that leverages smart cutting technology to enable automated, on-demand fashion textile production. The system utilizes visual analysis and software to cut garments based on contour recognition, eliminating the need for pre-existing patterns and enabling efficient material usage. This approach facilitates automated garment customization, upcycling of fabric scraps, and rapid prototyping. The laser cutting line integrates with a back-office platform, providing real-time data on production and material consumption for optimized planning and monitoring.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and designers seeking to optimize their production processes, reduce material waste, and enable on-demand garment customization.
Features
- Smart cutting technology for garment cutting based on contour recognition, eliminating the need for pre-existing patterns
- Automated garment customization and on-demand production capabilities
- Upcycling functionality for creating new pieces from fabric scraps or existing garments
- Back-office platform providing real-time data on production and material consumption
- Simplified management of cutting parameters and automatic tension control
- Continuous defect counting and management
- Integration with collaborative platform for real-time communication with production partners
- Multiple financing options including purchase, rental, and leasing