How are you liking AI so far? When it comes to pattern making or lay planning in the fashion world, it can be an interesting assistive tool while also helping to save money and fabric!  Want to know how? Take a listen to this episode with Eliane Yeung of N-hega Technology (nhega.com) all about how their tech, including N-Estimate, use AI. If you watch/listen to the YouTube version there's a visual demo to see how it works. 0:00 | INTRO 1:54 | Who is N-HEGA 4:29 | AI for lay planning w/ N-Estimate 6:24 | DEMO of how the N-Estimate works with AI to save fabric & money 9:22 | Manual vs AI software for marker making  10:32 | Crossing over pattern digitizer w/ laser cutting 11:34 | How brands have used digital pattern tech by N-HEGA 20:14 | Realities of working in the fashion tech space incl. mindsets of AI taking over 23:54 | New fashion tech roles in brands (AI is to assist not to replace)  26:34 | Challenges of replacing old with new tech 28:35 | Connecting the supply chain with tech (digital patterns to CAD) 29:42 | Digital patterns to NFTs / hyperreal digital garments using digital design software 30:33 | Process example: digital pattern - to digital garment on avatar with life size measurements - to lay planning - to digital communication w/ manufacturers 32:02 | Fabric scanning to assist 3D digital design with digital patterns for final NFT /digital garment 34:24 | What to expect for future of N-HEGA 34:56 | Book details 35:18 | OUTRO Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.