Gerber’s Paragon system to increase productivity
Gerber Technology launched its new Paragon cutting platform at the China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories (CISMA) show in Shanghai, which ran from September 25-28. According to the company, it will enable manufacturers to produce more parts in less time.
“Paragon customers will no longer need to hold on to antiquated technology due to fear of retraining experienced operators or spend months training new operators only to lose them in a competitive labour market,” said Mike Elia, president and CEO of Gerber.
“Paragon’s elegant, breakthrough user interface, which we call Keri, is simple enough for any operator to use efficiently and accurately from the start. It’s as easy as click-click-cut.”
The cutting system’s sensing technologies constantly monitor operation and can automatically adjust while also providing wizard-based feedback to help improve throughput and quality. Because it is so quiet, workers are able to converse while cutting and its high-efficiency is said to reduce energy costs by up to 20%.
Paragon integrates with Gerber’s AccuMark pattern design system and GerberSpreader automated spreading system, enhancing order management and providing visibility to cutting room workflow, which could reduce job preparation time and errors.
“From a total solutions perspective, no other company understands the challenges and demands faced by manufacturers better than Gerber,” said Mr Elia.
“With Paragon, you get a system that’s easy to use, produces accurately cut parts the first time, every time, and delivers single-click reports that help you continuously improve your cutting room.”
Two versions of Paragon are available: the L-Series, which cuts up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) of vacuum-compressed material; and the V-Series, which cuts up to 7.2 cm (2.8 inches) of compressed material.
