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15 January 2007
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Lectra Launches the Newest Version of its 3D Upholstery Product Development Solution at the IMM-Cologne and Salon du Meuble-Paris Trade Shows
Lectra presents a selection of its solutions specially designed for the upholstered furniture market in two major European trade shows. The newest version of DesignConcept Furniture, Lectra's e 3D virtual prototyping and product development solution, will be presented at the IMM trade show held in Cologne, Germany from January 15 to 21 (pavilion 4.1, stand G.23), and the Salon du Meuble held in Paris, France from January 20 to 25 (pavilion 7.3, stand H.69).
A 3D solution specially designed for upholstery applications
Representing the first CAD solution entirely dedicated to the furniture market, DesignConcept Furniture enables prototyping and product development specialists to explore numerous ways for creation through virtual design. This solution enables 3D upholstered product design directly from designers' sketches-a major CAD breakthrough in the market-while respecting their stylistic ideas. With high-performance display tools, this solution allows designers to model virtual prototypes and marketing managers to rapidly make stylistic decisions, before building the physical prototype, thus shortening time to market.
With its unique pattern flattening capability (for coverings and wadding) and numerous enhanced modeling features (for wood structures, foams, cardboards.), DesignConcept Furniture accelerates product development in matching the needs and requirements for both traditional furniture and more complex contemporary models.
"This newest version of DesignConcept Furniture gives total freedom to upholstered furniture designers," explains Christophe Dupiol, Product Manager for Lectra's furniture software solutions, "Our 3D technologies bring tremendous competitive advantages to furniture companies, while maintaining standards of excellence and productivity."
Successfully used by major furniture companies around the world, DesignConcept Furniture received the "Adriano Ribera-Euroclifal 2006 award for technical innovation" from a panel of furniture manufacturing professionals at the 2006 Paris Salon du Meuble trade show.
New version of pattern-making solution showcased
In association with DesignConcept Furniture, Formaris Furniture provides pattern makers with a high-performance solution to industrialize patterns in the quickest and simplest way and handle an increasing number of styles, thus reducing the time needed before production while maintaining flawless quality. Working on the basis of a unique prototype, either created with DesignConcept Furniture or digitized, pattern makers create a complete line of products and can rapidly fine-tune the different variants. For a simple and reliable automated cutting process, Formaris Furniture also enables users to define matching rules and leather quality zones. This newest release further enhances its capabilities of designing, importing leather pattern data, checking, adjusting, and organizing models efficiently prior to the marker-making (performed with Lectra's Diamino Furniture) and cutting processes, all in record time.
Complete and flexible cutting solutions for leather and fabrics
To optimize production while meeting the quality demands of industry professionals, Lectra also proposes the market's most complete, flexible cutting solutions for leather as well as fabric, adapted to various production environments.
The furniture sector is going through a phase of profound change, marked by increased international competition, ever-shorter product lifecycles and the need to constantly innovate," explains Bruno Blain, Director of Lectra's furniture business. "We are convinced that technology is a key factor for stimulating the upholstered furniture sector, as it simplifies and accelerates all processes."
Resulting from partnerships spanning more than 15 years with the leading players of the industry, the solutions developed by Lectra cover the entire product lifecycle-including design, product development, industrialization and production (product development, pattern making, marker making, and leather and fabric cutting)-thus enabling furniture companies to control costs and optimize the development and production of upholstered products.
Largest international trade shows in France and Germany
One of the world's leading trade shows for the furniture sector, IMM Cologne (which welcomed 1,300 exhibitors from 50 countries in 2006, and 116,000 visitors) is the first event of the year to present the latest trends for Europe and other countries.
The Salon du Meuble is one of Europe's major events, showcasing a selection from the international furniture and home furnishings market. One thousand brands from more than 50 countries are on display at the show in order to promote their production. The show attracted 40,000 visitors in 2006.
Visitors of both shows include international furniture and furnishings professionals, interior designers and decorators.
For more information, please visit http://www.lectra.com .
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