Abstract
In 1968, Hughes Aircraft Company began investigating techniques for cutting single layers of apparel fabrics at a speed, accuracy, and cost required for economic application in the apparel industry. Forty-two methods were studied, and lasercutting was selected as the most promising. In 1969, Hughes began developing a lasercutting system.
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