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worldwide and dedicated CAD / CAM and Projection Cutting for the footwear industry

ModelTracer captures the last shape, and designs drawn on a last • ShoeDesign last and design flattening, 3D design and visualisation • Profile last modification, sole / heel modelling • Pattern Engineering 2D upper designing and pattern work • Pilot entry-level pattern engineering • OrthoTec patt. development software for orthopaedic shoemakers • PatternCut controls the pattern cutting module • PatternData area and line assessment of 2D patterns • PatternStream area cost report of 2D patterns - for synthetic materials • ShoeCost pattern and database information for full shoe costing • Projection Cutting fast and accurate dieless cutting - CSC & CPC • StitchTec CAM software for automatic stitching machinery CAD/CAM Products

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting Product integration last data ‘lges’s last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts last and sole- mould data flattened last (forme) flattened design reverse eng. design tread pattern design area and line assessment report cost-related data part pattern data part pattern data auto-stitching programs part pattern data pallet data part-pattern data running length / area cost report cost-related data patterns for knifemaking shoe cost report die-less cut components auto-stitching pallets

Pattern Engineering Tempus OrthoTec PatternCut Product integration part pattern data patterns for knifemaking

PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec PatternCut Product integration area and line assessment report part pattern data part pattern data auto-stitching programs part pattern data pallet data patterns for knifemaking auto-stitching pallets

PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting Product integration area and line assessment report cost-related data part pattern data part pattern data auto-stitching programs part pattern data pallet data part-pattern data patterns for knifemaking shoe cost report die-less cut components auto-stitching pallets

ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting Product integration last data style data flattened last (forme) flattened design reverse eng. design area and line assessment report cost-related data part pattern data part pattern data auto-stitching programs part pattern data pallet data part-pattern data patterns for knifemaking shoe cost report die-less cut components auto-stitching pallets

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting Product integration ‘lges’s last data last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts last and sole- mould data flattened last (forme) flattened design reverse eng. design tread pattern design area and line assessment report cost-related data part pattern data part pattern data auto-stitching programs part pattern data pallet data part-pattern data patterns for knifemaking shoe cost report die-less cut components auto-stitching pallets

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting Product integration last data ‘lges’s last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts last and sole- mould data flattened last (forme) flattened design reverse eng. design tread pattern design area and line assessment report cost-related data part pattern data part pattern data auto-stitching programs part pattern data pallet data part-pattern data running length / area cost report cost-related data patterns for knifemaking shoe cost report die-less cut components auto-stitching pallets

around the world

USM CRISPIN specialists around the world Worldwide 39 Asia 14 Europe 24 Americas 3 Indonesia Korea Taiwan/China Thailand Vietnam 1 2 3 6 2 Germany France Italy Portugal UK USA / Canada Mexico Brazil 3 2 1 1 17 1 1 1

sites

200 Countries 180 Sites 160 Users 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 29 70 22 93 162 12 120 182 Americas Europe Asia countries, sites and users by ‘REGIONS’ 44 % 39 % 50 % 38 % 17 % 12 %

450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Worldwide user growth from 1990 to 1997 Quantity countries Over400users worldwide Installations in38countries ContinuingProductDevelopment We areprofitable We areexpanding We arenot computer salesmen We are selling a complete tool to satisfy a Shoemaking need Wecontinue to supportour product WE WILL BE THERE TOMORROW sites users 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Jan. Nov. 12 27 31 1648 57 Dec. Aug 34 210 358 38242 414 Dec. Feb. 25 9312728133 202 Dates

basic systems

Typical “2-D” system Pattern Engineering PatternData StitchTec2 Pattern Cutting Digitise shell (standard) Develop part patterns Check part pattern Field, Grade part patterns Develop auto-stitching pallet design Cut sample patterns Cut graded part patterns Cut pallet leaves Software Maintenance and Support Program’ via phone, fax, e-mail or modem

Silicon Graphics workstations From the fastest-growing computer company Provides highest quality graphics Can be connected to all network systems Huge range of specialist and general application software available Used for mainstream applications needing high quality high-speed graphics Optional floppy drive will read & write 3.1/2” MS-Dos disks ‘PC’ software has being re-written for the Silicon Graphics computer!

O2 and PC ShoeDesign and Profile O2 workstation: 300 Mhz RM10000 CPU (secondary cache) 128 MB RAM 30 GB hard disk NFS ‘24-bit’ colour 20” monitor 1280 x 1024 res. External floppy drive Pattern Engineering / Pattern Data O2 workstation: 300 MHz RM10000 CPU (secondary cache) 128 MB RAM 30 GB hard disk NFS 64-bit’ colour 20” monitor 1280 x 1024 res. Tempus / MicroCost PC : 900 MHz Win 2000 or NT 256 MB RAM 30 GB hard disk ‘24-bit’ colour 20” monitor 1280 x 1024 res. Internal Floppy drive and CD-Rom drive Recommended workstation specifications An Iomega ZIP drive is included, as standard, with all ‘First’ workstations. Second and subsequent (networked) workstations will not require a ZIP drive. All O2 workstations include a CD ROM drive: CRISPIN software is supplied on a CD disk.

Workstation options Plotters Graphtec plotter (A3) - desktop H P DesignJet 450C / 800 (A1) - floor-standing Miscellaneous options Communications module (Modem & s/w licence) Uninterruptable power supply unit (‘ups’) Serial port expansion unit Networking hardware and software Video camera ISDN Printers Back-up devices QIC tape drive DAT tape drive Floppy drive

the products

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost last data ShoeDesign style data PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Tempus OrthoTec Leather Cutting

ModelTracer benefits • independant of CRISPIN workstation - using PC computer • compact, transportable, to maximise convenience and use • simple to use, requires minimal training • captures stylelines and reference points while digitising the last surface • may be used as a 'stand-alone 3D styleline, digitiser, to capture stylelines and ref pts • zero set-up time and minimal last preparation • no detailed last marking-up • will accomodate all types of last: of wood, plastic and even metal, and of any colour • plain 'block' lasts: hinged making lasts: 'fitted-up' orthopaedic lasts: inj. moulding footforms

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData StitchTec PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting last data ‘lges’s last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts flattened last (forme) reverse eng. design flattened design Pattern Engineering Tempus OrthoTec

ShoeDesign benefits • last processing • centreline can be edited after last digitising • last position (orientation) in space can be re-set • the 'foot' can be changed - to suit the designers preference • design guidelines can be defined and embedded in the last data • last can be extended to allow boot designing • last can be enlarged at the toe to emulate a steel toe cap • surface 'edge' enhancement • export last surface(s) by iges to engineering CAD

ShoeDesign benefits • pre-design last flattening • consistent quality of last flattening • fast • tailored to suit the environment • multiple last flattenings, for alternative environments • upper-design: design flattening • no knowledge or skill required • direct transfer to CRISPIN Pattern Engineering • fast generation of part patterns for samples • fast generation of parts material costs

ShoeDesign benefits • designing • easy on-the-last drawing • last repositioning while drawing • input of stylelines (& ref pts) captured by ModelTracer • inport lines from engineering CAD • colour upper component panels’ • texture upper component panels’ • fast editing of lines, and colours and texture selections

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData StitchTec PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting last data ‘lges’s last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts flattened last (forme) reverse eng. design flattened design Pattern Engineering Tempus OrthoTec

Profile last modification, sole / heel modelling • Output: 'rapid-prototyping' and mould-making data Rapid-prototyping of sole-units / heels / lasts for design evaluation without the cost and time of mould making Generates data for n/c last turning machines and moulds for soles / heels for fast and accurate transfer to last maker and mould-makers. Processing die-punching layouts from 'PE' for - fast and accurate machining of punching dies Processing scanned data in ArtCAM - from any source - providing design freedom to create 'logo inserts' for sole unit moulds Last mod and grading

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData StitchTec PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting last data ‘lges’s last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts flattened last (forme) reverse eng. design tread pattern design flattened design Pattern Engineering part pattern data part pattern data Tempus OrthoTec part pattern data part-pattern data

Pattern Engineering ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PatternData Tasks Pattern Engineering StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut 2D upper designing Style development Technical drawings Sports shoe sole designing Pattern assessment Grading Key benefits Speed Accuracy Cost savings

Pattern Engineering A few features *’Interactive what you see is what you get” ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut Style development: Line colours: The default colours help you to recognise the purpose of each line; however you have the freedom to re-colour lines into groups any way you wish. Stab-points: There are 5 ways of creating and positioning stab points: you are in control! Mocassins, eyelets, 2 and 1’punching’ - and the rest - all need stab points! Part defining: Un-folded’ lines mean you define the shape as it really is, and an automatic Fill’ routine confirms the shape. On-screen notes: Notes - Descriptions’- can be typed on-screen and attached to patterns, or to individual parts. It뭩 a valuable style development tool. Directories: Work - pattern files - can be kept in seperate Directories’ according to any grouping you need, for example by user, by season, by gender or by customer.

The professional pattern engineering system -to save time and money Grading: Applying the ‘rade’ The assignment’ of the grading instructions is visual, and easily reviewed. Grading increments - availability: You pre-define files for children’s work, mens or womens work, irregular grading, 4-size’ grading, in fact whatever you need, attach a description, and save it. Now you can select the increment file at will. Default grading: Simple’s traight’ grading is achieved effortlessly, and almost instantly. You have the option of arithmetic or geometric grading. Un-limited screen display: Any number of parts may be graded to any number of sizes, and viewed on-screen together: and aligned at any point, and measured! Transfer to the cutting module: Like default grading - it’s effortless and almost instant: the grading quality completely eliminates the time and effort required to edit graded parts! Miscellaneous: A pattern assessment program is included for the pattern engineer to use. Patterns can be output to publishing and drawing software programs. There are just 3 levels of menu: the menu path is always displayed, so the menu system is really clear and friendly. Users become productive fast! All grading instructions are saved - and archived - with pattern files. Comprehensive archiving and retrieval menus are provided.

2-D digitiser Control Terminal Pattern Engineering Data flow diagram PatternData and ShoeCost - integrated ShoeDesign - Local’ or networked Profile - Local’ or networked StitchTec - Local’ or networked Comms. Module Pattern Engineering - networked Comms. Module Pattern Engineering ShoeDesign - Local’ or networked or Output Format: IGES ISO HPGL DXF Interfaces to: SAMCOStream SATRASumm ISIN Water-jet System Tempus Profile - Local’ or networked Input Format: IGES DXF Projection Cutting Systems CSC and CPC PatternCut Cutting Tables: Zund M1200 & M800 Graphtec FC2202-VCT90 Graphtec FC3200-50 Comeltz PC4N Sei PL100 (&PL70) Sei L710 Plotters: Graphtec MP5200 HP DesignJet 350C

Tempus entry-level pattern engineering shoemaking CAD/CAM for the budget-conscious, reduced expenditure that gets you started in with the benefits of Pattern Engineering

2-D digitiser Tempus Tempus ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PC-Base pattern engineering PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut Simplified functionality and an PC-Base price, with the connectivity of PE-2. SummaSketch lll Professional PC (20’ monitor) Pattern Cut cutting table Zund or Graphtec And the software is up-gradeable to Pattern Engineering-2.

PatternCut ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PatternData Benefits Pattern Engineering StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut • Total flexibility of pattern cutting priorities • The pattern cutting operation runs independant of the Pattern Engineering activity • A second operator can work on pattern cutting • Ability to re-cut individual patterns at any time - work priorities are instantly changeable • Location of cutting module may be separate from the Pattern Engineering workstation

PatternData PatternStream and ShoeCost ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PatternData Pattern Engineering StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec Features PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut • The *what if ?’ process - • As quick and simple as you wish! As detailed and complete as you need ! • Providing - • An opportunity to explore alternative assessment methods. • An early cost indication before a pullover is shown to buyer. • Positive cost information relative to a style change. • Very fast cost information. • And it’s modular - you can use • PatternData and PatternStream alone or together, with or without ShoeCost

PatternData ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PatternData Pattern Engineering Process diagram StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut Input from Pattern Engineering Output: Yield’ for initial material useage evaluation Input: area assessment methods digitised part patterns ‘Slm’ collective parallelogram laycost area information, for selected components, for a specific design line assessment Output: line analysis: from which, operation Times’/ costs maybe developed line information, for specific linear operations, for a specific design Output to ShoeCost The Yield’and line analysis output from PatternData may be transferred to, and used in, existing / alternative costing systems.

StitchTec ModelTracer ShoeDesign Profile PatternData Benefits Pattern Engineering StitchTec Pilot / OrthoTec PatternStream ShoeCost Leather Cutting PatternCut • In-house pallet making using PatternCut • - reduces costs • - provides control over tooling response times and priorities. • Enables short production runs to be viable • - reducing tooling up time and costs. • Eliminates production delays when in-machine digitising.

Projection Cutting Products • CSC-101based on the Zund M1300 cutting table • CSC-102based on the Zund M800 cutting table • CPC-101based on the Zund LC1400 cutting table • CPC-102based on the Zund LC1800 cutting table

technical features • CPC-101 CPC-102 CSC-101 CSC-102 • Cutting area (mm) 1400 x 700 1800 x 700 1200 x 1300 800 1300 • Projection area (mm) 1400 x 700 1800 x 700 1130 x 850 732 x 550 • Vacuum zones overall plus local overall plus local Two Two • Cutting head 4-tool 4-tool 3-tool 3-tool • - EOT knife, pen & double-punch - - EOT knife, pen and router - • Router option? option ? • Double-punch Tool option option • Heavy duty knife option option option option • Rec. Application - - - - leather 70 % or more - - - - - - synthetic 70% or more - - • - - - - - - sheet or roll - - - - - - • - - - - - thin card patterns - - - - - - paper and card patterns - • - - routing plastic sheet - -

benefits • Quick response to new designs • No cutting dies necessary • Accuracy of cut parts • Automatic nesting on synthetic material (CSC) • Stitchmarking processed automatically • Simultaneous layout and cutting • Interfaces to most CAD systems • Automatic size labelling • Automatic punching if required • Parts positioned for cutting to suit material • Cuts leather, synthetics and card CAD / CAM features and benefits for the shoemaker

Profile Engineering CAD/CAM ModelTracer ShoeDesign PatternData StitchTec PatternStream PatternCut ShoeCost Leather Cutting last data ‘lges last data style data eng’. soles, graded lasts flattened last (forme) reverse eng. design tread pattern design flattened design Pattern Engineering part pattern data part pattern data Tempus OrthoTec part pattern data part-pattern data

PatternStream / MicroCost • area assessment of 2D patterns - for synthetic materials • Output: area and ‘Run-length’ information, for costing The “what-if ?”process provides the essential information for pattern engineers about the key-cost, the synthetic material area asssessment / cost and enables pattern engineers to evaluate and compare style changes on a key-cost basis easily and fast ! The “what-if ?” assessment process is fully automatic and provides an optimal automatic-cutting layout

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