LECTRA: Innovative new Vector® model boosts manufacturing productivity by 20%
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Innovative new Vector(®) model boosts manufacturing productivity by 20%
Ultra-precision cutting head optimizes cost per part by managing challenging
synthetic materials
Paris, December 20, 2016 - Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology
solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and
composite materials, takes on the challenges of man-made materials faced by
suppliers with an all-new Vector(®) fabric-cutting solution.
Lectra's VectorAuto iX6 is specially designed to cut synthetics, with an ultra-
precision cutting head to produce perfectly cut parts for interior and seat
components, optimizing the cost per cut part. The new cutter increases cutting
capacity by 20% or more compared to models currently available on the market.
The increase in productivity is achieved by minimizing the risk of layers
fusing, which enables a greater number of plies to be cut.
By optimizing the marker to reduce spacing between parts, the new solution also
enables potential material gains of up to 3% that can save hundreds of thousands
of dollars per year per cutting line.
Japanese vehicle-seating cut parts supplier Ark has already achieved increased
production volume since its recent acquisition of the new cutter. "The high
degree of cutting accuracy enabled by the blade stress control of Vector iX6
will allow us to increase our production capability by nearly 20%," observes
Kiichi Mizoue, President, Ark.
The scarcity of leather continues to drive up the price of bovine hides in the
automotive upholstery industry as demand outstrips supply. The surging price of
leather has led a growing number of automotive suppliers to turn to imitation
materials. Cheaper and more resistant to extreme temperatures and humidity, new
varieties of vinyl and other synthetics are gaining popularity among consumers,
especially in Asia.
However, newly developed synthetic materials used in components like headrests
and armrests, present a wide range of challenges. The shapes required to produce
increasingly sophisticated seat designs are gradually becoming more complex. The
technical limitations of fabric cutters restrict the number of plies that can be
cut due to the risk of fusion. Additionally, the extra spacing necessary to
achieve small, intricate parts can result in material losses and low cutter
productivity.
Lectra's newest Vector model is designed to efficiently overcome the
complexities involved in cutting imitation materials and also benefits from the
advanced technology, such as predictive maintenance, which ensures a high
machine availability rate of up to 98%, and Eclipse, Lectra's patented
continuous cutting functionality.
"We are pleased to demonstrate our agility and responsiveness to evolving market
needs," states Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications
Officer, Lectra. "This highly specialized solution meets new manufacturing
requirements stemming from a recent but growing trend."
® Vector is a registered trademark of Lectra.
About Lectra
Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions (software,
automated cutting equipment, and associated services) specifically designed for
industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials
to manufacture their products. It serves major world markets: fashion and
apparel, automotive, and furniture as well as a broad array of other industries.
Lectra's solutions, specific to each market, enable customers to automate and
optimize product design, development, and manufacturing. With more than 1,500
employees, Lectra has developed privileged relationships with prestigious
customers in more than 100 countries, contributing to their operational
excellence. Lectra registered revenues of $264 million in 2015 and 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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Source: LECTRA via GlobeNewswire
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