FitMe Partners With Hamamatsu To Speed Mass Customization New Software Development Platform For Whole Body Scanners
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2002--FitMe, a
developer of mass customization solutions, and Hamamatsu, a manufacturer
of advanced optical sensors, today introduced a software platform for
the development of commercial applications using Hamamatsu whole body
scanners. Developed by FitMe, the platform will stimulate the use of
whole body scanners for mass customization in industries such as apparel
and fitness.
By supplying a software development platform with their scanners,
Hamamatsu has initiated a new generation of body scanning technology.
The availability of the powerful, easy-to-use development platform will
enable rapid deployment of the kinds of software applications that are
essential to mass customization.
"Readily available software is critical to expand the market for
body scanners," said FitMe CEO Ram Srinivasan. "Our software will help
speed mass customization in industries as diverse as apparel,
automobiles and fitness. The industries will benefit from better
efficiencies and enhanced customer appeal."
Hamamatsu, an industry pioneer with more than 15 years of expertise
in body scanning technology, has developed an advanced line of whole
body scanners that accurately capture a 3-dimensional view of the human
body within seconds.
The FitMe software facilitates development of web-enabled
applications in a unified and efficient manner. A convenient Application
Programmers Interface (API) allows developers to focus on new
applications, eliminating the need to understand database design to deal
with hardware issues such as scanner upgrades. A simple automated
application allows users to scan themselves at scanner kiosks.
About FitMe
FitMe.Com, established in April 1999, is an infomediary supplying
information and software solutions to enable mass customized products
and services. The company recently launched Size Genie, a powerful
web-enabled sizing tool that helps individual consumers find their best
size in hundreds of apparel brands.
FitMe.Com Inc.
3285 Kifer Road
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tel: 408/830-0333
Fax: 408/830-0080
www.fitme.com
About Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953, develops and markets
the Body Line Scanner, an advanced measurement tool that utilizes light
technology for practical applications such as manufacturing women`s
clothing. Hamamatsu is researching ways to apply its technology to
improve the quality of life, particularly for the elderly and disabled.
Hamamatsu Photonic Systems
360 Foothill Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0910
Tel: 908/231-1116
Fax: 908/231-0852
sys@hamamatsu.com
CONTACT: FitMe.Com Inc., Santa Clara
Sujatha Shenoy, 408/830-0333 ext. 16
sujatha@fitme.com
or
Hamamatsu Photonics K. K.
Karen Yilmaz, 978/671-5000
kyilmaz@hamamatsu.com
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