CreateMe innovates with robotic assembly, adhesion tech for the garment industry

CreateMe Technologies Inc. recently introduced two apparel manufacturing innovations: MeRA, an autonomous platform designed to streamline and scale production, and Pixel, a proprietary micro-adhesive technology. The Newark, Calif.-based company said its offerings can replace traditional sewing for longevity, shorten production timelines, and enable sustainable, on-demand manufacturing in the U.S.

The first commercial-grade product built on CreateMe’s MeRA (Modular-engineering Robotic Assembly) will be in women’s intimates. It will be the industry’s first fully autonomous bonded intimates product, designed for a good fit, comfort, and sustainability, the company claimed.

With MeRA’s flexible design, CreateMe is expanding its commercial-grade products even further with everyday apparel as it looks to T-shirts and more in the near future.

In place of thread-based sewing machines, the MeRA robots apply the Pixel adhesive to bond the seams. Other clothing automation providers have attempted to deploy robotic sewing machines, but the systems often fail while handling the cloth in the assembly process. CreatMe told The Robot Report that its adhesive-based approach is superior to conventional stitching.

The company’s stated vision is to contribute to the rebirth of U.S. manufacturing in the 21st century as the demand for nearshoring increases.

CreateMe designs for scale, sustainability

CreateMe said its automated, adhesive assembly is a significant advancement in the intimates category, promising improved durability for the consumer while reducing waste for manufacturers. The company cited its large intellectual property portfolio, including more than 95 patents.

The next-gen system’s integration of robotics, digital adhesives, and modular design can meet the demands of today’s fashion market: fast, local, and highly customizable, asserted CreateMe.

MeRA, Pixel could help U.S. garment makers compete

CreateMe described its MeRA platfrom as “end-to-end, software-defined garment construction powered by robotics.” It can produce items 20 times faster with precision that is two times greater than manual sewing, producing up to 250 garments per hour within a compact footprint, it said.

Built for flexibility, MeRA is cost-competitive with offshore manufacturing and supports a wide range of garment categories, from performance wear to lifestyle basics. By enabling on-demand manufacturing, MeRA can help brands reduce inventory waste, shorten supply chains, and meet real-time consumer demand by offering an agile alternative to legacy apparel production models, said CreateMe.

The company added that Pixel replaces traditional stitching with precision-bonded seams measuring less than 1mm in width. Not only does it enhance garment stretch, durability, and comfort, CreateMe explained, but Pixel also supports better recyclability by allowing materials to separate cleanly — unlike traditional stitching or permanent adhesives.

Pixel’s adhesive formulation also supports a wide range of performance benefits — including moisture-wicking, thermal regulation, and lightweight layering — while enabling smoother finishes, a stronger construction, and a longer garment lifespan, it said.