From innovation to protection: how body armor manufacturers are scaling for next-gen defense
Discover how to optimize cutting operations for ballistic and high-performance materials, and learn how Slate Solutions is improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Struggling to optimize cutting complexity and material costs
Manufacturers in the body armor segment face increasing pressure to manage complex, high-performance materials while maintaining efficiency and profitability. Cutting ballistic fabrics requires precision, consistency, and the ability to handle a wide variety of demanding materials while minimizing costly waste.
Key talking points:
- Growth of military and defense PPE markets
- Increasing focus on soldier protection and readiness
- Rising complexity of materials and product requirements
- Growing demand for traceability and compliance
- Emerging focus on women's PPE and customized protection
Explore industry challenges, customer insights, and Vector capabilities.
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for production managers, operations leaders, and senior decision-makers in North America working in industrial fabrics, particularly in technical textiles and body armor.
What you will learn
- Optimize cutting for ballistic and high-performance materials
- Reduce material waste and improve cost efficiency
- Learn from Slate Solutions’ cutting room optimization
- Understand how Vector helps overcome key manufacturing challenges
Agenda
Speakers details
Andy Schnuerer – President, Slate Solutions
Andy Schnuerer is President of Slate Solutions, bringing decades of experience in manufacturing operations, lean transformation, and continuous improvement. A Professional Mechanical Engineer and Six Sigma Black Belt, he advises industrial leaders on driving operational excellence and sustainable performance
Gregg Jones-Henry – Account Executive, Industrial Markets, Lectra
Gregg Jones-Henry is an industrial manufacturing specialist at Lectra with nearly three decades of experience in automated cutting technologies. Combining deep technical expertise with a customer-focused approach, he supports manufacturers in improving productivity, material efficiency, and operational excellence.
John Geros – Vice President of Sales, Americas, Lectra
John Geros serves as Vice President of Sales, Americas at Lectra, bringing deep expertise in industrial manufacturing, automation, and business development. He partners with manufacturers across the region to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth through digital transformation.