LECTRA: Lectra delivers Industry 4.0 to athletic footwear market with VectorFootwear launch
April 11 2017 - 11:50AM
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Lectra delivers
Industry 4.0 to athletic footwear market with VectorFootwear
launch
Greater agility and shorter lead times are among the key
benefits unleashed by Lectra's cutting-edge VectorFootwear solution to digitalize the value chain for
athletic footwear manufacturers and brands
Paris, April
11, 2017 - Lectra, the world leader in
integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using
fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, rolls
out revolutionary digital technology at the forefront of Industry
4.0 to transform traditional cutting rooms into state-of-the-art
digitalized domains for athletic footwear.
When compared with traditional die presses, Lectra's VectorFootwear
not only guarantees that manufacturers and brands are compliant
with Industry 4.0 principles, it also provides major gains,
including fabric optimization, maximum flexibility, optimized
productivity and performance, as well as improved quality and
operational excellence.
"Lectra's Industry 4.0 credentials are
revolutionizing manufacturing, in particular for the labor
intensive athletic footwear market today. Firmly rooted in
digitalization and automation, VectorFootwear enables shorter time
to market, to produce more pairs of shoes per hour and to handle
more types of fabric; and successfully meets growing technical
challenges," underlines Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing
and Communications Officer, Lectra.
Connected to Lectra's call centers, VectorFootwear's 180 embedded
sensors and counters allow predictive maintenance to avoid costly
downtime. With up to 98% uptime, VectorFootwear is one of the most
reliable cutting solutions on the marketplace.
VectorFootwear can replace between four and eight die presses
depending on the model. Compared to traditional die press
production, Lectra's digital solution saves up to 6% in fabric by
minimizing the gap between cut parts, combining several nestings
together and cutting with accuracy.
Complementing VectorFootwear, Lectra has launched a nesting
solution dedicated to footwear: DiaminoFootwear. In just a few
minutes, it processes the optimal placement for fabrics in order to
maximize material consumption. Fully automated, it also allows for
quick and accurate cost simulations for fabric purchases.
In addition, Lectra's professional service team provides support to
ensure change management during the manufacturing process.
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
1,550 employees, Lectra has developed privileged relationships with
prestigious customers in more than 100 countries, contributing to
their operational excellence. Lectra registered revenues of $288
million in 2016 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@lectra.com
Tel.: +33 (0)1 53 64 42 37 - Fax: +33 (0)1 53 64 43
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