Ever since the pandemic of Covid 19 has engulfed the global businesses every company is trying to sustain and offer an innovative solution through product, service or training. The front runners in this activity are the technology companies who know that the only way to survive and sail through these turbulent times is through bringing solution and innovation to the table.
Lectra known for offering fast and efficient cutting systems for fashion industry is now assisting manufacturers in their production of masks and PPE kits. The company is helping manufacturers all over the world in several aspects of pattern modelling, markers and production of PPE
In fact in response to a request by the IFTH (Institut Français du Textile et de l’Habillement) and in connection with the mobilization of the CSF site (Comité Stratégique de la Filière Mode et Luxe), the company has developed French Health Ministry-approved patterns and nestings for single-use scrubs and medical masks.
Lectra Atlanta’s fully equipped fabric cutting room is available for cutting PPE. If any company would like to be a part of this initiative, Lectra team is available to cut, bundle and package.
The Vector Fashion iX series can produce up to 1000 masks/hour
Vector Fashion iX6 can produce up to 2500 masks/hour
The company is trying to be operational and more than 80 dedicated factory staff are making every effort to continue the production of its solutions while strictly adhering to established safety measures related to COVID-19.Lectra continues to ship parts, consumables and equipment during this time and consumables departments are doing their best to continue daily shipments in order to respond to customer demand.
Most of Lectra’s software solutions are accessible remotely. So Customers who would like to access their Lectra software from home should contact their local call center in order to set up their software access and verify the configuration for work-from-home usage.
Moreover, new online training sessions are being created that will help new users of Lectra software solutions get up and running quickly.
For the safety of all, on-site support is currently unavailable in most countries. However, predictive maintenance functionalities built into hardware solutions allows its technicians to troubleshoot and resolve remotely any issues or incidents that may arise so that your company can continue to function with minimum production disruptions. The company is trying to be close to its customers in best possible manner even these tough times.
The company recently organised a webinar also on Connected cutting room and how Lectra can contribute in rapid production of PPEs, attached is the presentation for your reference which got a very good response from industry professionals.