Polyquark
Polyquark is a French software company, founded in 1999, that develops and sells Wrapstyler, a 3D-to-2D flattening software that generates 2D cutting patterns from 3D mesh or CAD data while accounting for material properties.
- CEO / Founder
- Jean-Yves Brud
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Wrapstyler: 3D-to-2D flattening and pattern-making software for mesh and CAD input, with tools for cutting, flattening, texturing and sewing.
Technological Advantage
Long-running proprietary flattening algorithms with direct support for mesh data (including 3D scans). This fits scan-to-pattern workflows that are combined with 3D printing in orthotics and prosthetics.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Turns 3D models and 3D scans into accurate, physically correct 2D cutting patterns, replacing manual measuring and template cutting and reducing material waste.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on physically correct, material-aware flattening of arbitrary 3D meshes and scans for industrial upholstery, orthopaedics and composites, rather than apparel-centric CAD. Sold through specialist CAD/CAM and 3D-scanning resellers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers of upholstered and covered parts, including seating (orthopaedics, furniture, automotive, aircraft), composite layup producers, and printing/texturing firms such as architectural PVC; serves both SMEs and large industrial groups.
Industry Verticals
Orthopaedics and prosthetics/orthotics; furniture and seating; automotive interiors; aircraft interiors; composites; architectural PVC printing and texturing
Competitors
ExactFlat; Optitex; Lectra
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
SARL with registered share capital of €7,700 (RCS Castres 423 775 337).
Major Milestones
1999: company incorporated (August 9, 1999); 2003: Jean-Yves Brud becomes Gérant; head office later moved from Puylaurens to Castres (Puylaurens establishment closed in 2012); April 2023: distribution partnership with Teoresi Group for Italy, Switzerland and the USA; 2024: Wrapstyler presented at Formnext via reseller Antonius Koester.