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Lace Braiding Machine
[1] Machine Patent early 1900's (simulate hand-made lace)
[2] Original machines programmed by punch-cards [3] Early 2000, lace braiding machines re-invented with CAD [4-5] TEF designs software for pattern/ product development [5] TEF produces unitary construction, zonally patterned footwear uppers using lace braiding machine and TEF Patterning Technology |
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Abilities:
[1] Programmed Openings [2] Seamless Integration of Different Patterns [3] Stable Filament Geometry with Expansion & Contraction [4] Filament Diversity [5] Engineered Distributive Properties [6] Zonally Patterned 3D Unitary Structures |
Footwear Upper & Mesh Patterns
Pattern geometry refers to the arrangement of filaments in a region of the textile structure. Patterns vary widely, each one uniquely created by the sequential, repetitive traverse of filaments interlacing and linking.
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