Lectra’s expertise and advanced technology enable Polipol Group to enter a new era in leather cutting
This latest version of DiaminoFurniture delivers additional fabric savings of 1.1% compared to previous versions, which already used cutting-edge technology. “Because fabric accounts for up to 40% of furniture’s cost price, efficient marker-making, which optimises material use, gives a real competitive advantage,” explains Céline. They have to find new ways to get their products to market faster and reduce costs,” says Céline Choussy Bedouet, chief marketing officer, Lectra. “This growing demand for broader choice and more frequently renewed models puts upholstered furniture manufacturers under enormous pressure. Cheaper materials are more likely to contain flaws, such as differences in shading for plain fabrics and variations in pattern repeats, increasing waste and reducing profitability.
Manufacturers must therefore constantly renew their offer, making it difficult to remain profitable and competitive, as they have to create and manage a greater number of increasingly complex markers to fulfil orders on time and on budget.ĭiaminoFurniture is a key element of Lectra’s end-to-end furniture offer, using automation to accelerate the pre-production process, and removing time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks.įor manufacturers, the situation is further complicated by rising fabric costs, driving them to find less costly alternatives to protect margins and maintain competitiveness. They want sophisticated pieces in an infinite variety of colours and fabrics, with ever-shorter lead times. Today, consumers demand furniture that reflects their lifestyle. This new release expands the scope of automated marker-making capabilities, accelerating the product development process, delivering higher quality finished products and maximizing material saving in the cutting room.
Lectra, a world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials – fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials – has released DiaminoFurniture V6R2, the latest version of its marker-making solution for upholstered furniture. The latest version of Lectra’s marker-making solution dedicated to the furniture industry saves manufacturers thousands in fabric costs per year