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Ekornes chooses Lectra’s Versalis for a “Stressless” future

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization
Services	System Integration Testing & Certification Training
Challenge	For Ekornes, the scarcity of skilled workers and high labor costs mean other ways have to be found to reduce costs and enable the company to remain competitive and keep manufacturing in Norway. Read More
About Customer	Ekornes is a renowned furniture manufacturer based in Norway, known for its high-quality 'Stressless' chairs. The company operates a production plant in Sykkylven, utilizing around 2200 hides per day in 56 colors to produce 2000 seating units, including 1200 'Stressless' chairs. The plant's high level of automation allows it to produce between 100 and 120 chairs every hour. Despite its long history since 1934, Ekornes faces challenges due to high wages and a shortage of skilled labor, driven by the oil industry's impact on Norway's economy. To maintain its competitiveness and keep production in Norway, Ekornes is focusing on creating synergies between skilled workers and advanced technology. Read More
Solution	Lectra proposed an integrated solution including VersalisFurniture, specifically designed to address the challenges of the upholstered leather furniture industry. The solution includes a customized approach delivered by a team of experienced consultants, trainers, and technical experts. Ekornes benefits from a service contract that allows Lectra’s experts to monitor each VersalisFurniture system in real-time, using onboard intelligence to anticipate possible breakdowns and minimize the need for on-site intervention. This ensures maximum uptime and efficiency, especially important for Ekornes' remote production facilities. The introduction of VersalisFurniture also provided an opportunity to review and optimize the entire production process, allowing Ekornes to mix models on the same hide and reduce hide wastage by 5-6%. The intuitive interface and automatic nesting features further enhance productivity and efficiency. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Services

System Integration

Testing & Certification

Training

Challenge

For Ekornes, the scarcity of skilled workers and high labor costs mean other ways have to be found to reduce costs and enable the company to remain competitive and keep manufacturing in Norway.

About Customer

Ekornes is a renowned furniture manufacturer based in Norway, known for its high-quality 'Stressless' chairs. The company operates a production plant in Sykkylven, utilizing around 2200 hides per day in 56 colors to produce 2000 seating units, including 1200 'Stressless' chairs. The plant's high level of automation allows it to produce between 100 and 120 chairs every hour. Despite its long history since 1934, Ekornes faces challenges due to high wages and a shortage of skilled labor, driven by the oil industry's impact on Norway's economy. To maintain its competitiveness and keep production in Norway, Ekornes is focusing on creating synergies between skilled workers and advanced technology.

Solution

Lectra proposed an integrated solution including VersalisFurniture, specifically designed to address the challenges of the upholstered leather furniture industry. The solution includes a customized approach delivered by a team of experienced consultants, trainers, and technical experts. Ekornes benefits from a service contract that allows Lectra’s experts to monitor each VersalisFurniture system in real-time, using onboard intelligence to anticipate possible breakdowns and minimize the need for on-site intervention. This ensures maximum uptime and efficiency, especially important for Ekornes' remote production facilities. The introduction of VersalisFurniture also provided an opportunity to review and optimize the entire production process, allowing Ekornes to mix models on the same hide and reduce hide wastage by 5-6%. The intuitive interface and automatic nesting features further enhance productivity and efficiency.

Impact #1	The introduction of VersalisFurniture allowed Ekornes to mix models on the same hide, increasing efficiency and reducing hide wastage by 5-6%.
Impact #2	The intuitive interface and automatic nesting features of VersalisFurniture have made it easier for users to operate, leading to increased productivity.
Impact #3	The ability to mark, scan, nest, cut, and offload hides in parallel has optimized the production process, saving leather without compromising cut quality.

Impact #1

The introduction of VersalisFurniture allowed Ekornes to mix models on the same hide, increasing efficiency and reducing hide wastage by 5-6%.

Impact #2

The intuitive interface and automatic nesting features of VersalisFurniture have made it easier for users to operate, leading to increased productivity.

Impact #3

The ability to mark, scan, nest, cut, and offload hides in parallel has optimized the production process, saving leather without compromising cut quality.

Benefit #1	Ekornes produces 2000 seating units per day, including 1200 'Stressless' chairs.
Benefit #2	The production plant uses around 2200 hides per day in 56 colors.
Benefit #3	The plant's automation allows it to produce between 100 and 120 chairs every hour.

Benefit #1

Ekornes produces 2000 seating units per day, including 1200 'Stressless' chairs.

Benefit #2

The production plant uses around 2200 hides per day in 56 colors.

Benefit #3

The plant's automation allows it to produce between 100 and 120 chairs every hour.

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Ekornes chooses Lectra’s Versalis for a “Stressless” future

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