LECTRA: Bertrandt SAS adopts Lectra's 3D design solution for car seat development and prototyping
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Bertrandt SAS adopts Lectra's 3D design solution for car seat development and
prototyping
Lectra's expertise and advanced 3D technology help Bertrandt SAS optimize
development of automotive seats
Paris, June 23, 2015 - Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology
solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials-fabrics, leather,
technical textiles and composite materials-is pleased to announce that Bertrandt
SAS has chosen Lectra's DesignConcept solution to optimize its design,
development and prototyping processes for car seat covers designed for French
automobile manufacturers.
Bertrandt SAS is the French subsidiary of the German group, Bertrandt AG, an
international engineering company dedicated to the automobile, aeronautics and
mobility industries. Founded in 1974 in the German town of Möglingen, Bertrandt
AG currently has 11,500 employees in eight countries. The Group counts major
automotive constructors and suppliers among its customers.
Bertrandt SAS is investing in the DesignConcept solution as part of its business
expansion; it is looking to accelerate its seating development process in order
to optimize responses to requests for quotation and improve communication with
car makers and suppliers. The company had previously developed its templates
manually. When interpreting OEMs' 3D specifications, its teams were unable to
use soft materials when working with digitized foam shapes. This led to
significant modifications when the foam was compressed by the seat cover,
whether it was in fabric, leather, an industrial textile or a composite
material. The result was a lengthy process and high material consumption which
negatively impacted production costs.
Following an initial analysis of Bertrandt SAS' processes and challenges by its
consultants, Lectra proposed DesignConcept, its 3D virtual design and
development solution. "After the demonstration, I consider Lectra's 3D
prototyping solution very useful. The different modules proposed will enable us
to optimize current and future developments. This is an opportunity for
Bertrandt SAS to expand our business and develop new markets," says David
Boismaigre, Manager, Interiors Department, Bertrandt SAS.
Using DesignConcept 3D Auto brings Bertrandt SAS significant cost reductions
when developing and prototyping automotive seating. The solution allows
Bertrandt SAS to design a seat cover, identify the stress and constraints on
each piece, and adjust the choice of fabric and seam locations, all onscreen.
This allows the company to optimize development times while taking into account
the variety of textiles used by each car maker. The templates can then be
corrected virtually while still respecting style specifications.
Bertrandt SAS also uses DesignConcept to determine materials and assembly costs
more precisely to respond more accurately to bids for tender. The solution also
gives the company the ability to generate all of the technical documentation
(bills of materials, material consumption, sewing and assembly instructions,
etc.).
"In creating and developing prototypes for the automotive seating industry, it
is essential to be able to respond quickly and accurately" says Céline Choussy
Bedouet, Chief Marketing Officer, Lectra. "Lectra is proud to support Bertrandt
SAS in this strategic project initiative which will allow the company to improve
communication with customers, eliminate errors, accelerate response times and
reduce production costs."
About the Bertrandt Group
The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the
international automotive and aviation industries in Europe, China and the USA
for more than 40 years. A total of around 11,500 employees at 46 locations
guarantee extensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of
customer orientation. Its main customers include the major manufacturers and
numerous system suppliers. In September 2014, Group revenues were ?870.6
million.
For more information, please visit www.bertrandt.com
About Lectra
Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate,
streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing
processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced
specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a
broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear),
automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide
variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries,
wind power, and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in
more than 100 countries with 1,500 employees and $281 million in 2014 revenues.
The company is listed on Euronext.
For more information, please visit www.lectra.com
Contact - Lectra Headquarters / Press Dept.: Nathalie Fournier-Christol
E-mail: n.fournier-christol(at)lectra.com
Tel.: +33 (0)1 53 64 42 37 - Fax: +33 (0)1 53 64 43 40
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