| Research Areas

Automation of Manufacturing Process
  Simulation of Modular Sewing Process
- Simulation of modular sewing process for small lot production of various items


Reference : Eung Tae Kim and Sungmin Kim, "Development of a modular garment assembly line simulator", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 32(5), 645-659, 2020.9
 
  - Optimization of assembly line using genetic algorithm

- Production line balancing
  Computer based Automation of Textile Machienery
- Development of computerized braiding machine controller

- Braided structures are well known for there strength and reliability in many application fields  for extreme purposes.

 - In this study, a 184 channel digital controller was developed to control the braiding machine with 46 cylinders.



Reference :
Sungmin Kim, "Simulation of Maypole Braiding Process with Multi-Layer Interlocking Yarns", The Journal of the Textile Institute, 108(4), 579-585, 2017.1
 


184 Channel Digital I/O/ Controller System
  3D Printing in Fashion
  - Generation of Pattern based 3D printed garment


Reference : Minjoo Kang and Sungmin Kim, "Fabrication of 3D Printed Garments using Flat Patterns and Motifs", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 31(5), 653-663, 2019.9
- Motif-based numerical design
 
  - Panels can be connected via hingies to form a 3D printed garment
  Department of Fashion and Textiles
College of Human Ecology
Seoul National University

1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Korea