Lectra launches VectorFootwear to bring Industry 4.0 into the sneaker industry

Lectra's advanced solution, VectorFootwear, brings greater flexibility and reduced lead times, helping sneaker manufacturers and brands realize value chain digitization...

Shanghai, China, April 19, 2017 - Lectra, a global leader in integrated technology solutions for industries that use soft materials (textiles, leather, industrial fabrics and composites), has been at the forefront of Industry 4.0. Revolutionary digital technology transforms the traditional sneaker cutting room into an advanced digital field.

Compared to conventional molding machines, Lectra's VectorFootwear not only ensures that sneaker manufacturers and brands comply with Industry 4.0 principles, but also optimizes fabric utilization, provides maximum flexibility, optimizes productivity and performance, improves product quality and achieves operational excellence. .

“Lectra's Industry 4.0 solution is revolutionizing manufacturing, especially today's labor-intensive sports shoe manufacturing. VectorFootwear based on digital and automation technology can reduce time-to-market, increase hourly shoe production, and handle more Many types of fabrics, as well as successfully respond to growing technical challenges," said Céline Choussy Bedouet, Lectra's chief marketing and communications officer.

With 180 embedded sensors and counters, VectorFootwear is connected to Lectra's international hotline support center for predictive maintenance to avoid costly downtime. With up to 98% uptime, VectorFootwear is one of the most reliable cutting solutions on the market.

VectorFootwear can replace four to eight molding presses (depending on the model). Compared to conventional molding presses, Lectra's digital solution minimizes gaps between pieces, combines multiple rows and precisely cuts, saving up to 6% of fabric.

At the same time, Lectra also launched a footwear-specific marker solution: DiaminoFootwear. It takes only a few minutes to make the best shots, minimizing material consumption. This fully automated solution also enables fast and accurate estimates of fabric procurement costs. In addition, Lectra's professional services team provides support to ensure change management in the production process.

About Lectra

Lectra is a global leader in soft material integration technology solutions, providing professional software, automated cutting equipment and professional services to the manufacturing industry using textiles, leather, industrial fabrics and composites. Lectra serves a wide range of global markets, including fashion apparel, automotive, furniture and many other industries. Lectra's solutions are tailored to each market to help customers automate and optimize their product design, development and manufacturing. With 1,550 employees, Lectra has partnered with leading customers from more than 100 countries around the world to help customers achieve operational excellence. In 2016, Lectra’s operating income was US$288 million; the company’s shares were traded on the Euronext.

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