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PATHFINDER OWNERS HAVE THE BEST AUTOMATED FABRIC CUTTING MACHINES AVAILABLE IN THE WORLD TODAY. GUARANTEED.

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Transportation Interiors

CUT A RANGE OF FABRICS, QUICKLY AND PRECISELY

With more than 28 model types and a host of additional options, there is a Pathfinder cutting machine for every sized operation in the Aviation, Marine or Automotive industries.

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CAD

Pathworks® allows furniture manufacturer’s to easily digitise patterns, automatically create nested markers, generate plotter/cutter outputs and collaborate with colleagues around the world. Learn More…

SPREADING

Pathfinder offers a range of tension-free, fully or semi-automated material spreading solutions for woven and knitted fabrics. When coupled with one or more conveyorised spreading tables manufacturers have limitless production capabilities. Learn More…

CUTTING

Pathfinder conveyorised cutters offer high precision cutting in Low-Ply (L-series) and Multi-Ply (M-Series) configurations with a cutting width ranging from 1800mm (71inches) to 3900mm (153 inches). Learn More…

PAPER

Unique to Pathfinder, the Punchline machine is designed for use by manufacturers utilising Pathfinder automatic knife cutting technology. Perforated paper is often required as an underlay for stabilising material and transfer of spread materials. Learn More…

Six years ago we realised that we could not continue as we were and grow our business. We reseached and investigated various computerised cutting machines. In our opinion Pathfinder came out streets ahead of anything else.

Russell Holdem

Director, Flight Interiors

CUSTOMER STORY: Flight Interiors soars to new heights with Pathfinder

Auckland (NZ) based business Flight Interiors, has been supplying premium aircraft interior cabin upholstery and furnishing for over 25 years.

The company has an outstanding reputation for innovation, integrity and quality and over the years has created and stored thousands of patterns for all types of aircraft.

Previously, these patterns were made from cardboard and stored or achived in a pattern room. When required, they would retrieve them – if they had been filed properly. Then the templates would be traced and the material cut by hand.

When management realised that they could not continue to grow the business on analog skills,they reseached and investigated various computerised cutting machines. After intensive research Pathfinder came out streets ahead of anything else.

When we are asked about the investment we made and how long it has taken to recover costs, our answer is very simple – ‘we got a return on the machine as soon as we committed to purchasing it as there was no way we could have carried on as we were’. Read the full article

FAST, PRECISE AND EASY TO OPERATE

Pathfinder is a speacalist provider of high quality solutions to the Transportation Industry. Easily switch from cutting leather, nylon fiberglass, canvas, vinyl, carpet, upholstery materials, or carbon fiber in minutes.

HIGH SPEED CONCEPT TESTING OR FULL SCALE PRODUCTION.

Pathfinder systems feature Fast and Easy Set-up for experimentation, concept testing or full-scale production. Easily spread and cut composites in both dry and pre-preg form.

OPTIMAL HIDE USAGE WITH POWERFUL NESTING AND CUTTING CONTROL

Get more from your hides with a variety of digitising and nesting options designed to minimise waste and simplify complex tasks.

Piece Identification Options

PROJECTTION | MARKING | LABELLING | ON SCREEN

Simplify operations throughout your production line by clearly marking cut pieces. Add options for projected images on the cutter, labeling and/or directing printing.

SHORT RUN OR JUST IN TIME PRODUCTION

Pathfinder customers achieve production schedules on-time, delver precision cut pieces from the widest range of materials and enjoy a low cost of ownership, backed by reliable support.

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Pathfinder is a manufacturer of innovative CAD/CAM technology for industries involved in On Demand cutting of flexible and semi-rigid materials.

In pellentesque Since 1996 we have been providing automated cutting room solutions into the apparel, composite, furniture, technical textiles and automotive industries.

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Single-low ply automatic cutters (plotter cutters)

The L-Series delivers a reliable and highly productive conveyorised cutting system that will dramatically enhance the speed of your cutting room. More info.

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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. More info.

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Electronic digitizers

PathWorks® enables digitising of any two dimensional shape from photographed, scanned or imported image files. More info.

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Roll feeding devices

There is a Pathfinder roll feeding solution for every application. More info.

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Multi ply cutters

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. More info.

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Automatic pattern nesting software

Optimal material utilisation can be achieved with PathWorks® unique nesting features. More info.

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Material spreading tables

The Pathfinder EasyLoader™ is a conveyorised table synchronised with the Pathfinder cutter, designed to increase productivity and profitability. More info.

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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. More info.

Multi-Ply cutters

The M-Series automatic knife 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.

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Low-Ply cutters

The L-Series automatic cutting machines.

The 12 models in the Pathfinder L-Series® range come with a host of standard features. Additional tool options are available to provide solutions for even the most demanding application.

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