#Other suppliers

2015-12-03

Lectra unveils FocusQuantum®, its next generation of airbag cutting solutions

Lectra is pleased to announce the launch of its new FocusQuantum® airbag cutting solutions. Designed to enable suppliers to deliver airbags to carmakers on time, at the right price, with the highest level of quality, FocusQuantum represents a major breakthrough in airbag manufacturing.

Drawing on 30 years of experience, Lectra demonstrates the innovative driving force it brings to the road safety value chain

It enables fully streamlined operations meeting the stringent requirements of the uncompromising airbag manufacturing process. The zero-defect production made possible by the state-of-the-art laser cutting solution allows road safety to be incorporated upstream in the value chain through complete control over cutting quality.

FocusQuantum is a comprehensive airbag solution range, combining high-performance laser cutters for both one-piece woven (OPW) and flat airbags, as well as a purpose-built software suite and a full range of value-added professional services covering implementation, change management and support, to ensure operational excellence in the cutting room.

The FocusQuantum laser cutter range offers more than twice the productivity of solutions currently on the market, together with unmatched precision and the enhanced reliability of predictive maintenance, enabling a high level of manufacturing excellence at an optimal cost per airbag. The ergonomically designed solution optimizes material reloading and the gathering of cut parts for even greater operational efficiency.

The solution’s integrated software suite eliminates errors throughout the full array of processes, from design through to cutting. Following the import of design software data, intelligent wizards verify geometry dimensions and scale factor before any airbag material is even cut. Potential defects—even those invisible to the naked eye—are eliminated during the data analysis phase, ensuring the integrity of each individual airbag. The FocusQuantum software suite additionally ensures full traceability of operations by preventing unauthorized changes to approved commands and processes.

“The grave nature of recent airbag inflator problems demonstrates the vital role that airbag suppliers play in the automotive industry," states Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO. “They have no other choice than to produce zero-defect quality. At Lectra, we understand the pressure and challenges they face. This is why we have worked closely with leading suppliers to develop and deliver our next generation of airbag cutting solutions meeting the airbag industry’s stringent standards. We know how important it is for suppliers to be able to count on a capable, reliable partner.”

The FocusQuantum laser-cutters, software suite and full range of value-added professional services will be available starting in January 2016.

Mango joins TextileGenesis pioneering traceability solution, a Lectra company, for a transparent value chain

Mango, one of the leading international fashion groups, has joined TextileGenesis, the pioneering traceability solution for the fashion and textile industries, to trace their natural and animal fibers, synthetics, man-made cellulosic fibers and leather. TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, offers a complete and secure cutting-edge technology with its six-dimensional (6D) offering and unique “fiber forwards” approach. Mango, has long been committed to maintaining a fully transparent supply chain, and TextileGenesis will reinforce this commitment.

New Retviews study by Lectra: the luxury market in 2025, between margin protection strategies and new iconic pieces

After more than a decade of uninterrupted growth, the luxury fashion market is now experiencing a more pronounced slowdown. Global luxury goods sales have fallen from €369 billion in 2023 to €364 billion in 2024 (according to Bain & Co.), exposing the vulnerabilities of a model long supported by aggressive price increases.

Lectra launches the Observatory of innovation and transformation in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets

As a leader in technology solutions accelerating the transition of fashion, furniture and automotive companies to Industry 4.0, Lectra announces the launch of its Observatory to mark its 50th anniversary. The Observatory will focus on innovations and changes in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets, to help these sectors stay informed and adapt to new opportunities. The Lectra Observatory’s first white paper on the advent of Industry 4.0 is already available online.

Asteks to meet the global market at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

Getting ready to take its place at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 with advanced grinding solutions and a wide range of aprons and cots, Asteks is expanding its target for the Asian market. The company, focusing on strengthening relations with current and potential customers, will highlight the “Made in Türkiye” label with its innovative and competitive products.

New impulses for the textile care industry: Texcare 2024 supporting programme

The focus of Texcare International 2024 (6-9 November) will be on the major challenges facing the textile care industry, including automation, energy saving, circular models and textile hygiene. Together with its partners, the leading trade fair has designed a supporting programme that can offer progressive impulses for the future of the sector.

Microfactory for filter bags developed in Sweden

After an intensive few years of development, ACG Kinna Automatic and ACG Nyström – members of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association –have delivered the first microfactory for the production of fully finished filter bags to a major international filtration industry customer, in cooperation with JUKI Central Europe.

Italian Textile Machinery heads to Geneva for Index 2026

An important delegation of Italian companies will exhibit at the upcoming INDEX 2026, the world’s leading event for the nonwovens sector, taking place from May 19 to 22 in Geneva (Switzerland). Numerous Italian exhibitors will be present within the Italy Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and ACIMIT, an exhibition area of over 140 square meters dedicated to the latest innovations proposed by the Italian industry.