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HMT supports fast-paced growth with advanced FocusQuantum for OPW and flat fabric

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization
Services	System Integration Testing & Certification Training
Challenge	To maintain its industry-leading position on the Chinese airbag market, HMT sought to substantially increase its production capacity. Read More
About Customer	HMT New Technical Materials, a China-based automotive airbag supplier, was founded in 2002 and has rapidly grown to become the number-one market share holder in the Chinese airbag market. The company was among the first to acquire the FocusQuantum OPW for one-piece woven (OPW) fabric. HMT has a strong ambition to build the largest airbag production base in China, driven by its commitment to using the best equipment and technology available. The company has implemented an ambitious growth strategy to consolidate its leading position in the market. Read More
Solution	Lectra provided HMT with a comprehensive package that included the FocusQuantum laser airbag cutting solution, production preparation software suite, and professional services. This technologically advanced solution enabled HMT to significantly augment its production capacity and reduce the overall cost per airbag. The implementation of FocusQuantum OPW and FocusQuantum FT 6K units allowed HMT to achieve optimal quality and increased capacity. The service contract with Lectra ensured ongoing preventive and predictive maintenance, contributing to the smooth implementation and continuous performance improvement. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Services

System Integration

Testing & Certification

Training

Challenge

To maintain its industry-leading position on the Chinese airbag market, HMT sought to substantially increase its production capacity.

About Customer

HMT New Technical Materials, a China-based automotive airbag supplier, was founded in 2002 and has rapidly grown to become the number-one market share holder in the Chinese airbag market. The company was among the first to acquire the FocusQuantum OPW for one-piece woven (OPW) fabric. HMT has a strong ambition to build the largest airbag production base in China, driven by its commitment to using the best equipment and technology available. The company has implemented an ambitious growth strategy to consolidate its leading position in the market.

Solution

Lectra provided HMT with a comprehensive package that included the FocusQuantum laser airbag cutting solution, production preparation software suite, and professional services. This technologically advanced solution enabled HMT to significantly augment its production capacity and reduce the overall cost per airbag. The implementation of FocusQuantum OPW and FocusQuantum FT 6K units allowed HMT to achieve optimal quality and increased capacity. The service contract with Lectra ensured ongoing preventive and predictive maintenance, contributing to the smooth implementation and continuous performance improvement.

Impact #1	HMT successfully increased the capacity of existing cutting lines by 2-3 times using the same manpower and surface area.
Impact #2	The implementation of FocusQuantum OPW and FT 6K units led to a significant reduction in the cost per airbag.
Impact #3	FocusQuantum's SmartCutting technology enabled greater cutting accuracy and material savings.

Impact #1

HMT successfully increased the capacity of existing cutting lines by 2-3 times using the same manpower and surface area.

Impact #2

The implementation of FocusQuantum OPW and FT 6K units led to a significant reduction in the cost per airbag.

Impact #3

FocusQuantum's SmartCutting technology enabled greater cutting accuracy and material savings.

Benefit #1	Performance improvement with OPW was 2.6 times greater compared to the previous generation.
Benefit #2	Material utilization rate improved by around 0.5% for multi-ply fabric.

Benefit #1

Performance improvement with OPW was 2.6 times greater compared to the previous generation.

Benefit #2

Material utilization rate improved by around 0.5% for multi-ply fabric.

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HMT supports fast-paced growth with advanced FocusQuantum for OPW and flat fabric

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