Lectra, a fabric and soft materials integrated solutions and software specialist, says that Bertrandt SAS has chosen its ‘DesignConcept’ solution to optimise its design, development and prototyping processes for car seat covers designed for French automobile manufacturers.
Bertrandt SAS is the French subsidiary of the German group, Bertrandt AG and has major automotive constructors and suppliers among its customers.
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Bertrandt SAS is investing in the DesignConcept solution as part of its business expansion and says it is looking to accelerate its seating development process in order to optimise responses to requests for quotation and improve communication with carmakers and suppliers.
The company had previously developed its templates manually. When interpreting OEMs’ 3D specifications, its teams were unable to use soft materials when working with digitised foam shapes. This led to significant modifications when the foam was compressed by the seat cover, whether it was in fabric, leather, an industrial textile or a composite material. The result was a lengthy process and high material consumption which negatively impacted production costs, Lectra says.
Following an initial analysis of Bertrandt SAS’ processes and challenges by its consultants, Lectra proposed DesignConcept, its 3D virtual design and development solution. “After the demonstration, I consider Lectra’s 3D prototyping solution very useful. The different modules proposed will enable us to optimise current and future developments. This is an opportunity for Bertrandt SAS to expand our business and develop new markets,” says David Boismaigre, Manager, Interiors Department, Bertrandt SAS.
Using DesignConcept 3D Auto brings Bertrandt SAS significant cost reductions when developing and prototyping automotive seating. The solution allows Bertrandt SAS to design a seat cover, identify the stress and constraints on each piece, and adjust the choice of fabric and seam locations, all onscreen.
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By GlobalDataThis, Lectra maintains, allows the company to optimise development times while taking into account the variety of textiles used by each carmaker. The templates can then be corrected virtually while still respecting style specifications.
Bertrandt SAS also uses DesignConcept to determine materials and assembly costs more precisely to respond more accurately to bids for tender. The solution also gives the company the ability to generate all of the technical documentation (bills of materials, material consumption, sewing and assemblyinstructions, etc.), it is claimed.
“In creating and developing prototypes for the automotive seating industry, it is essential to be able to respond quickly and accurately,” says Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing Officer, Lectra.
“Lectra is proud to support Bertrandt SAS in this strategic project initiative which will allow the company to improve communication with customers, eliminate errors, accelerate response times and reduce production costs.”
