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Lectra's Game-Changing Technology
May 11, 2016
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The Versalis machine is capable of scanning premarked hides as they are loaded to determine the quality zones and defects on each hide. The system then automatically nests the required order over a sequence of hides to determine best utilization for each hide.Lectra
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Textile upholstery now routinely is cut using 3D digital models such as this as a guide. Most Leather still is cut using processes that rely on roller presses and dies.
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Lectra digital tech creates parts from 3D computer models, eliminates physical prototypes, chops weeks from development cycle.
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Digital tech enables more efficient nesting of parts, reducing waste.
Drew Winter
Cow hide passes under digital scanner before being cut into pieces.
Drew Winter
Closeup of scanner.
Drew Winter
Leather hides (left) pass under scanner, displayed on screen (right).
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Lectra Versalis machine resembles wide conveyor belt.
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Lectra FocusQuantum machine next-generation machine designed for making airbags.
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Lectra FocusQuantum machine next-generation machine designed for making airbags.
Lectra is looking to be a major disrupter in the automotive leather supply chain with a combination of 3D CAD and digital cutting technology. (See related story: [email protected]
">Lectra Aims to Disrupt Auto Leather Value Chain.)
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