FASTSEWN is automating the sewing industry one stitch at a time

Mikkelsen Innovation is developing the next generation of fully automated sewing and cutting systems. 
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How does it work?

Mikkelsen Innovation has invented a new patented processing method called

MCT™: Movable Cavity Technology™.

FASTSEWN relies on a patented new innovative system called MCT or Moving Cavity Technology. The system utilizes a conveyorized flatbed combined with a specialized vacuum hold-down system. There is a series of pulleys and rollers that create a movable cavity in the flatbed surface. This movable cavity allows access to the underside of the textiles, i.e. the undercarriage of the sewing machine to work without moving the textiles. This is achieved without strapping the fabric into frames. This practically eliminates any manual handling, which is in many cases 80% of the total production time.

 

The patented MCT™ process delivers fully automated sewing and cutting of one or multiple layers of textiles.

The system uses an industrial class Juki sewing head with matching hook/bobbins, and cutting is done using a sealed CO2 laser or a high-precision oscillating knife tool.
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FASTSEWN - The Next Generation in Sewing Automation

What is MCT?

FASTSEWN relies on a patented new innovative system called MCT or Moving Cavity Technology.

The system utilizes a conveyorized flatbed combined with a specialized vacuum hold-down system.

There is a series of pulleys and rollers that create a movable cavity in the flatbed surface.

This movable cavity allows access to the underside of the textiles, i.e. the undercarriage of the sewing machine to work without moving the textiles.

This is achieved without strapping the fabric into frames.

This practically eliminates any manual handling, which is in many cases 80% of the total production time.

What can be automated?

FABRICS: Most types of fabrics can be used with the FASTSEWN CNC technology. Depending on the material, you can stack one, two, or more layers in rolls or sheets to be sewn and cut together.

 

Any 2D shape or flat design such as banners, bags, flags, pillows, duvets, table mats, tarps, fabric tubes, and airbags are easily handled.

 

Product sizes can be as long as a roll of fabric and up to 3.3 meters wide.

 

Sewing stitch type: Lock stitch. More types are in development.

 

Cutting method: CO2 laser cutter or knife cutting.

 

The FASTSEWN team is working hard to develop further capabilities of the automation system. We are currently developing automated hemming of sewn products. Stay tuned for additional information later in 2023.

 

We are also confident that entrepreneurs and creative minds using the FASTSEWN system will develop all-new sewn, sealed & cut products that have been impractical and too costly to produce in the past.

 

Feel free to contact us regarding fabric types and applications.

 

Our experts will be happy to answer any questions you might have and to help you start your journey toward full automation of your sewn goods production.

Is it faster or better?

One FASTSEWN system would replace approximately 8 – 10 seamstresses/seamsters per shift. This would provide an ROI of approximately 12 to 18 months. Multiple shift operations provide even faster payback.

 

With the higher production output, many of the employees such as seamstresses/seamsters can be trained and moved into other areas within the production process. In-house sewing will be automated so you don’t have to hire trained sewing personnel – who in many areas can be difficult or impossible to find.

 

Very little training will be needed with the easy-to-use PC interface which is very similar to the widely used digital cutting solutions. This means limited minimal training is required.

 

FASTSEWN is very excited to announce that our first prototype is already demonstrating the patented material handling solution. You will see the fabrics are secured with a vacuum system while giving access to a moving sewing head on a flatbed surface. We are using our patented conveyor and our prototype is up and running with exceptional results.

 

The next phase in our project is the integration of the sewing head and a laser cutting module.

Why will this change the industry?

Here are some of the key areas where FASTSEWN differs from the current technologies:

 

FASTSEWN does not rely on rigid frames

No manual loading and off-loading of parts

 

Sewing and cutting in one combined system

Less handling and saves time

 

Just in time – One Piece Flow Production

On demand digitized production

 

Continues Production from Stock Rolls

Only 1 operator required to restock the machine

 

CNC Operated

Consistent precision and quality sewing and cutting.

Does this actually work?

YES! The Prototype 3.0 has now been completed. It demonstrates the MCT™ in action with both sewing and laser cutting.

FASTSEWN was invented in 2021 by Steen Mikkelsen
True innovation is reserved for those who are curious enough to discover and see the future and. dedicated enough to build it with a solid foundation.Steen Mikkelsen has extensive experience and that rare quality to hit upon an idea that he can transform from his head to fruition in the. production world. He is a proven innovator and has used his curious mind making a difference, a. true Pioneer. For more than 25 years, he has workedwith technical innovations and business development Always with the same approach: His ability to see new possibilities by new unique recombinations of technology and automation. The graphic industry is familiar with his innovative solutions such as i-cut vision, which became the. industry standard within digital cutting of graphics. The machine vision and machine motion. inventions by Steen and his teams are now utilized in virtually all digital cutters, routers, lasers, in. the digital print world. Steen Mikkelsen built two companies. First, Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering Inc. and then, together with his son, Mikkelsen Converting Technology. He sold them both to large international companies. and is now focusing on disrupting the textile industry. A mega-industry that still has not solved the. sewing automation challenge.

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