Lectra Case Studies BOS Automotive Enhances Cutting Line Performance with Lectra VectorAuto iX6

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BOS Automotive Enhances Cutting Line Performance with Lectra VectorAuto iX6

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Applicable Industries	Automotive Equipment & Machinery
Challenge	BOS Automotive, a supplier of interior components, was facing a challenge in keeping up with the changing requirements of an expanded product range and a thriving armrest business. The company's existing fabric-cutting equipment was not able to meet the increasing demands and the need for precision in the production process. The challenge was to find a solution that could not only increase the output but also improve the quality of the cut, thereby fulfilling the customer requirements. Read More
About Customer	BOS Automotive is a leading supplier of interior components for the automotive industry. The company has a wide product range and a thriving armrest business. To meet the changing requirements of its expanded product range and to keep up with the increasing demands of its business, the company needed a solution that could enhance its production process. The company was looking for a solution that could not only increase the output but also improve the quality of the cut, thereby fulfilling the customer requirements. Read More
Solution	BOS Automotive decided to replace its existing fabric-cutting equipment with a Lectra VectorAuto iX6. This high-capacity fabric-cutting solution offered a cutting speed that was 30% faster than the previous machine. This increase in speed resulted in a greater output, enabling the plant to eliminate a cutting line work shift. Additionally, the solution’s 2x7mm blade, which can cut up to 6cm of material, significantly reduced downtime. The high precision of the blade ensured the quality of the cut, thereby meeting the customer requirements. Read More Log in to view content
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Applicable Industries

Automotive

Equipment & Machinery

Challenge

BOS Automotive, a supplier of interior components, was facing a challenge in keeping up with the changing requirements of an expanded product range and a thriving armrest business. The company's existing fabric-cutting equipment was not able to meet the increasing demands and the need for precision in the production process. The challenge was to find a solution that could not only increase the output but also improve the quality of the cut, thereby fulfilling the customer requirements.

About Customer

BOS Automotive is a leading supplier of interior components for the automotive industry. The company has a wide product range and a thriving armrest business. To meet the changing requirements of its expanded product range and to keep up with the increasing demands of its business, the company needed a solution that could enhance its production process. The company was looking for a solution that could not only increase the output but also improve the quality of the cut, thereby fulfilling the customer requirements.

Solution

BOS Automotive decided to replace its existing fabric-cutting equipment with a Lectra VectorAuto iX6. This high-capacity fabric-cutting solution offered a cutting speed that was 30% faster than the previous machine. This increase in speed resulted in a greater output, enabling the plant to eliminate a cutting line work shift. Additionally, the solution’s 2x7mm blade, which can cut up to 6cm of material, significantly reduced downtime. The high precision of the blade ensured the quality of the cut, thereby meeting the customer requirements.

Impact #1	The implementation of the Lectra VectorAuto iX6 has significantly improved the cutting line performance at BOS Automotive. The high-capacity fabric-cutting solution has not only increased the output but also improved the quality of the cut. The high precision of the blade has ensured the quality of the cut, thereby meeting the customer requirements. The increased speed and precision have also enabled the plant to eliminate a cutting line work shift, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production process.

Impact #1

The implementation of the Lectra VectorAuto iX6 has significantly improved the cutting line performance at BOS Automotive. The high-capacity fabric-cutting solution has not only increased the output but also improved the quality of the cut. The high precision of the blade has ensured the quality of the cut, thereby meeting the customer requirements. The increased speed and precision have also enabled the plant to eliminate a cutting line work shift, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production process.

Benefit #1	30% increase in cutting speed compared to the previous machine
Benefit #2	Elimination of a cutting line work shift due to increased output
Benefit #3	Significant reduction in downtime due to the high precision of the solution’s 2x7mm blade

Benefit #1

30% increase in cutting speed compared to the previous machine

Benefit #2

Elimination of a cutting line work shift due to increased output

Benefit #3

Significant reduction in downtime due to the high precision of the solution’s 2x7mm blade

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BOS Automotive Enhances Cutting Line Performance with Lectra VectorAuto iX6

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