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BOS Automotive Enhances Cutting Line Performance with Lectra VectorAuto iX6
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Equipment & Machinery
The 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 The 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.
The 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.
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