LECTRA: Lectra expands its Versalis(R) offer for leather cutting
April 10 2014 - 1:02PM
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions
dedicated to industries using soft materials-fabrics, leather,
technical textiles and composite materials-demonstrates once again
its passion for innovation and its commitment to optimizing the
leather manufacturing process. Less than three years after the
launch of the first Versalis®, Lectra is pleased to announce an
extended range of Versalis, responding to the challenges of leather
goods production for fashion, automotive and furniture. "Lectra
invests close to 10% of its revenues each year in R&D. Roughly
€15 million of R&D funding was allocated to Versalis alone over
the last six years. This decision ensures we integrate the latest
technologies into our solution to respond to our customer
challenges and help them be more competitive. Permanent innovation
is even more crucial now that leather costs keep increasing
everyday partly due to scarcity," said Céline Choussy Bedouet,
Marketing Director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles
and Composite Materials, Lectra. "Optimizing the use of leather is
an obsession for Lectra," says Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO. "Today
25% of car interiors and 40% of upholstered furniture are made of
leather, not to mention that the handbag and leather accessory
market has the fastest growth in history". Versalis now also has
the capacity to scan leather and nest the pieces on the hide in
separate stages. This innovative process enables "multi-hide"
nesting that increases material savings by up to 4%. The new Lectra
technology can cut several half hides simultaneously, boosting
productivity; and simulate costs prior to the cutting phase.
Lectra's end-to-end solutions are fully integrated to better fit
into the manufacturers' lean strategy. Based on its 40 years of
experience and industry best practices, Lectra has defined a new
consulting offer, specifically developed to optimize the leather
cutting room and make the product development process more
efficient and profitable. As a result, the productivity of Versalis
is the highest ever reached in leather cutting with material
consumption reduced by up to 15%, leading to savings that often
represent several million dollars, over a 5-year period. Lectra
solutions deliver an unmatched return on investment. The smart
technology embedded in Versalis provides Lectra customers with
predictive maintenance in order to ensure maximum uptime and
performance of the cutting room. It also allows Lectra consultants
to collect data and run a comprehensive diagnosis with the aim of
sustaining operational efficiency. "Our customers see Lectra as a
strategic partner helping them protect their margins by improving
their cutting room organization and performance", concludes Céline
Choussy Bedouet.
Discover the new Versalis
website
Reflecting the premium positioning of Versalis,
the new website invites visitors to discover the technological
advances, industry-specific benefits and high added value behind
the Versalis range. Through stunning visuals, customer stories and
the latest in website design, users can explore in detail this
game-changing solution from Lectra for automated leather
cutting.
To visit the site: www.lectra.com/versalis
® Versalis is a registered trademark of
Lectra.
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 1,400 employees and $270 million in 2013
revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.
For more information, please visit www.lectra.com
Contact - Lectra Headquarters / Press Dept.:
Nathalie Fournier-Christol E-mail: n.fournier-christol@lectra.com
Tel.: +33 (0)1 53 64 42 37 - Fax: +33 (0)1 53 64 43 40
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