Industry

Furniture

Date

January 23, 2024

Product resources

Introducing VectorFurniture iX2 and VectorFurniture Q2: Overcome the challenges of pull-mode production

Gain the agility you need with a low-ply fabric cutter range designed to satisfy fluctuating order volumes, increasing complexity, and evolving sustainability requirements.

Capitalize on opportunities no matter what the order volume

Today, minimizing waste, reducing production costs, and speeding up the cutting process are key to managing fluctuations in production volume.

Designed to help furniture makers run cost-effective operations, Industry 4.0-ready Vector cutting equipment is suited to all production modes and fabric types. Now, with the addition of the brand-new VectorFurniture low-ply cutting range, furniture makers can overcome the demand fluctuations and operational challenges of pull-mode production.

A new generation of connected and sustainable equipment

Comprising VectorFurniture Q2 and VectorFurniture iX2, the new Vector low-ply fabric cutter range allows manufacturers to switch quickly and easily from small series to larger production runs, to capitalize on business opportunities as they come, no matter what the order volume.

Efficiency strategies enabled by both models help manufacturers adapt to changing demand and maintain cost-effective operations.

Compatible with the all-new Furniture On Demand

Launch of the all-new Furniture On Demand featuring digital platform Valia marks the solution’s compatibility with best-selling fabric-cutting equipment range VectorFurniture for the first time ever.

Designed to meet every production need, VectorFurniture delivers unprecedented uptime, improved speed, long-term reliability, and optimized efficiency and quality, backed by Lectra’s unique technical and customer support capabilities.

Expand the possibilities of cutting room performance with the new VectorFurniture Q2 and VectorFurniture iX2 low-ply cutters

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Increase operational agility and productivity while meeting sustainability goals

Quickly fulfill orders, no matter what the volume

Switch quickly and easily from small-series production to greater volumes with minimum interruptions to production flow and lead times. Cut faster and more accurately at a lower overall cost to keep up with the rising trend in small-volume production and shorter lead times.

Reduce total cost of ownership

Achieve the lowest cost per cut part through maximum uptime. Vector’s intelligent built-in sensors monitor cutting performance by transmitting data in real time to Lectra’s Expertise Center, for fast, remote resolution of most technical issues.

Minimize environmental impact

The new VectorFurniture range features a reduced environmental footprint compared to previous generations. User-centered design enables improved operator efficiency and the highest level of sustainable productivity.

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Vector iX2 & Q2, the new low-ply fabric-cutting range from Lectra

5 key benefits of the VectorFurniture low-ply fabric-cutting range

Intelligent design with a reduced environmental footprint

Streamlined equipment design contributes to optimal operation with limited environmental impact. User-centered design enables ease of user for operators, while the range’s compact design reduces carbon emissions at the manufacturing and transport stages.

Industry 4.0 readiness for greater agility

Digitalized cutting room operations harness the power of production data to deliver real-time insight to make data-driven decisions on the go. Built-in connectivity enables unmatched production efficiency and maintenance data tracking.

Optimized total cost of ownership

VectorFurniture iX2 and VectorFurniture Q2 offer optimized operational costs throughout the equipment lifecycle. Both model deliver best-in-class uptime with 98% machine availability, thanks to predictive maintenance, service contract coverage and customer support services.

Best-in-class cutting performance

The cutting equipment range delivers increased uptime through predictive maintenance services included in its Power service contract. Coverage includes remote support, a maintenance plan, and access to the My Lectra portal, which empowers the customer with the autonomy to resolve issues using trouble-shooting tips and a knowledge base.

Flexibility to switch from unitary production to small series

Adjustable cutting strategy settings make it possible to switch from 2 ½ cm ply height to single-ply cutting mode. Precise cutting quality enabled by the software-driven cutting head makes it possible to cut any shape, even intricate pieces.

VectorFurniture iX2 & VectorFurniture Q2: designed for optimum low-ply cutting performance

Both new VectorFurniture models are ideal for agile production ranging from small series to significantly larger volumes. Their flexible production capacity optimizes repeat manufacturing runs to improve productivity, savings and reliability.

Both cutting solutions offer a favorable total cost of ownership, reduced environmental impact, and readiness for broader Industry 4.0 implementation, as well as the highest quality and productivity on the market.

A cut above: VectorFurniture iX2’s superior throughput and greater versatility

The VectorFurniture iX2 delivers the fastest cutting performance on the market thanks to the proprietary Eclipse feature, which enables uninterrupted cutting while the conveyor advances, to achieve a superior level of throughput compared to VectorFurniture Q2.

It cuts straight notches quickly and efficiently, even in high volumes.

Its improved ergonomics maximize operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact. ;

With the addition of the optional high- definition camera and Mosaic software for patterned fabrics, VectorFurniture iX2 offers expanded versatility with the ability to cut an even broader variety of fabrics.