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Digital Pattern Making & Nesting for SOLIDWORKS

ExactFlat

The premier 3D to 2D flattening software, accelerating the design, costing, and manufacturing of products made from fabrics, composites, and technical textiles.

ExactFlat integrates pattern engineering and nesting directly into your SOLIDWORKS environment to dramatically improve productivity.

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Why Choose ExactFlat?

Tailored for Engineering Textile Design

Superior 3D to 2D Accuracy

Uses proprietary FEA algorithms refined over 15+ years to produce production-ready patterns that require minimal manual ‘tuning’.

Unmatched Speed & Simplicity

Achieve pattern pieces in seconds. Experienced SOLIDWORKS users can learn the core workflow in as little as 4 hours.

Full SOLIDWORKS Integration

Maintain a single, integrated workflow by creating, flattening, and nesting directly within the SOLIDWORKS interface.

High-Yield Automated Nesting

The Professional package includes powerful nesting algorithms (Fraunhofer-derived) to optimise material utilisation and reduce waste.

Automated Pattern Features

Quickly add all necessary sewing features, including seam allowances, alignment notches, grain lines, and labels.

End-to-End Workflow Automation

Consolidate design, flattening, costing, BOM generation, & documentation onto one platform, eliminating translation errors & data re-keying.

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Digital Pattern Engineering

ExactFlat automates the most time-consuming pattern creation tasks:

  • FEA-Powered Flattening: Accurately flatten any surface, including complex double-curved 3D surfaces.
  • Strain & Sag Visualisation: Review strain and sag maps on the pattern pieces to validate fit and material deformation before cutting.
  • Parametric Linking: Design changes in the 3D model are automatically reflected in the 2D pattern pieces, ensuring consistency.
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Production & Costing

Move from design to cutting floor faster with:

  • Integrated Costing: Create accurate marker costs in seconds with the push of a button, essential for rapid quoting and estimation.
  • DXF Export Ready: Export patterns in standard DXF format for seamless compatibility with all major textile cutters, plotters, and 2D fabric CAD packages.
  • Multi-Layer/Multi-Job Management: Group jobs quickly and handle multi-layered materials for complex projects like automotive seating or composites.