Automated fabric cutting machines
Transform your cutting room operations, optimize fabric spreading, and boost profitability with Pathfinder!
Automated Cutting
Take your fabric-cutting capabilities to the next level with our world-class single or multi-ply CNC fabric-cutting machines
Material Handling
Our range of automatic fabric-spreading solutions handles even the most difficult materials with greater accuracy and less waste
Software
Automatic Pattern Nesting and Automatic Marker Making are just the start with PathWorks – Pathfinder solution for full-cycle business process
Who are we
Pathfinder is a leading manufacturer of innovative CAD/CAM technology for industries that cut flexible and semi-rigid materials on demand.
Since 1996, we have been delivering automated fabric cutting machines and cutting room solutions to the apparel, composite, furniture, technical textiles, and automotive industries.
Products include Single-ply automatic cutting machines (plotter cutters); Multi-ply automatic cutting machines; CAD software; Automatic pattern nesting software; Photo digitizers; Material spreading tables; Roll feeding devices and Automatic spreading machines.
Pathfinder has an international sales and distribution network supporting customers on every continent.
In the realm of Soft Goods Manufacturing, Pathfinder stands as a beacon of excellence. With over two decades of experience, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards. Our conveyorized cutting machines, renowned for their unparalleled quality and performance, are complemented by comprehensive material handling solutions and innovative CAD utilities – PathWorks™.
At Pathfinder, we go beyond mere machinery; we offer end-to-end cutting solutions tailored to modern manufacturing needs. From streamlined material handling to advanced CAD capabilities, we empower our clients to thrive in a competitive landscape. As a trusted partner, we are committed to delivering precision, efficiency, and unwavering support, shaping the future of manufacturing together.
Our cutting room solutions
Furniture
Transportation interiors
Fashion and apparel
Technical textiles
Leather
Pathfinder offers advanced and innovative automated fabric cutting machines and solutions that meet the needs of various industries. Our solutions and expertise provide companies with increased efficiency, significant savings in material costs, reduced manual labour and improved product quality. Whether you are in the furniture, transportation, apparel, technical textile or composite industries, our automated fabric cutting machines are carefully designed to optimize and revolutionize the cutting process of any material.
Get to know the Pathfinder advantage
Pathfinder’s technology and efforts are dedicated to providing the best automated fabric cutting machines and cutting-room solutions.
Innovations created and implemented by Pathfinder:
- The first solvent pigment-based piezo ink-jet integrated within the cutting head
- First conveyorised automated whole hide leather cutting system
- Offload display (OFD) (synchronised with Conveyor workflow)
- Offload Printer (OFP) (delivering labels synchronised with conveyor workflow)
- Vacuum Economiser™
- QuickDraw™ Sharpening System (patented)
- Mx-390 is the most powerful cutting system available
- PhotoDigitising (patented)
- The first and only fully digital operator interface
Why Pathfinder?
Reduced operational costs
Increased productivity
Reduced down-time
Integration of practical technology solutions
Environmental awareness
Pathfinder offers several compelling reasons to choose it, including reduced operational costs, increased productivity, reduced down-time, integration of practical technology solutions, and a strong commitment to environmental awareness.
Single-low ply automatic cutting machines (plotter cutters)
The L-Series delivers a reliable and highly productive conveyorised cutting system that will dramatically enhance the speed of your cutting room.
CAD software
No matter what CAD package you’re currently using to replace flat patterns, you’ll enjoy the ease and simplicity of Pathworks® – a powerful CAD utility that allows you to transfer, import or create cut files in minutes.
Electronic digitizers
PathWorks® enables digitising of any two-dimensional shape from photographed, scanned or imported image files.
Roll feeding devices
There is a Pathfinder roll-feeding solution for every application.
Multi-ply automatic cutting machines
The 16 models in the Pathfinder M-Series® range of automated fabric cutting machines are known for precision, very high productivity, reliability, and lowest power consumption.
Automatic pattern nesting software
Optimal material utilisation can be achieved with PathWorks® unique nesting features.
Material spreading tables
The Pathfinder EasyLoader™ is a conveyorised table synchronised with the Pathfinder cutter, designed to increase productivity and profitability.
Automatic spreading machines
To keep your business moving at top speed, Pathfinder manufactures and supplies a broad range of integrated material handling solutions, tailored to deliver impressive performance.
Testimonials about Pathfinder
Click on the video below to discover why customers worldwide trust Pathfinder automatic cutting machines and cutting room solutions to give them a competitive advantage!
