2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Robotic Manufacturing Will Deliver Customization

Friday, March 11
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Westin Austin Downtown
Continental 1-2
310 E 5th ST

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Tailors are our only options in this one size fits all world, but that will not always be the case. Body scanning technology is helping transform the way we tailor clothing and robotics are changing how it is made. New technology is finally allowing automation in the textile industry, an area ripe for innovation. This technology will drastically change the ease at which we have mass customization. Robots will sew precisely, quickly and at a lower cost. Additionally, the change in labor will bring manufacturing to local areas which lowers the cost of shipping to consumers.

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Presenters

James Andrews

Founder

True Story Agency

KP Reddy at SXSW

KP Reddy

CEO

SoftWear Automation

K. P. Reddy is a nationally recognized speaker for entrepreneurs and Fortune 5000 companies. His expertise in building companies for over 20 years has made him a sought-after speaker and advisor. ...

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Event Type
Sessions
Track
SXstyle
Level
Advanced
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