Versalis Digital Marking: Smart, connected leather marking

Delivering interior components that meet stringent OEM standards requires processes that combine precision, consistency, and efficiency. 
Traditional leather cutting methods, especially manual marking and nesting, create inefficiencies that slow production and compromise quality. Labor-intensive tasks like marking and replacing die presses often lead to bottlenecks, higher costs, and limited traceability.

Digital technology offers a smarter way forward—automating key steps, improving material utilization, and reducing waste while supporting sustainability goals.

Labor-intensive, inconsistent processes

Manual chalk marking is slow and highly dependent on operator skill. It introduces variability in quality and increases the risk of damaging premium hides. Skilled labor shortages only amplify these challenges, making it harder to meet tight deadlines.

Waste from inefficient hide utilization

Without precise defect mapping and optimized nesting, manufacturers struggle to maximize usable hide surface. This leads to unnecessary waste and higher costs per part. Over time, these inefficiencies erode margins and make it harder to stay competitive.

Limited traceability and visibility

Without a data-driven approach, tracking hide quality and supplier performance becomes extremely difficult. This lack of transparency results in inconsistent standards, costly rework, and missed opportunities for process optimization.

Versalis Digital Marking, an integral part of a Versalis Automotive cutting room, transforms leather processing and cutting operations by replacing chalk marking with a fully digital process. It makes previously unavailable data—such as hide quality, operator performance, and defect mapping—accessible and actionable. This data-driven approach accelerates decision-making, improves traceability, and supports sustainability goals.

Watch the video to discover how Versalis Digital Marking can transform your leather cutting operations.

• Optimized hide use
  Versalis Digital Marking scans each hide upon arrival, enabling creation of a digital twin that includes information such as usable surface area and quality metrics. Hide quality is matched to part type, ensuring optimal use.

   

•  Reduced rejection of parts
  Precise, non-destructive digital marking replaces chalk, eliminating marks that could lead to rejection of cut-parts. 

   

• Increased cutting precision
  Automated hide repositioning ensures perfect alignment—even on irregular hides—for flawless accuracy and repeatability.

   

• Controlled costs
  Advanced algorithms optimize nesting and reduce scrap, delivering significant material savings and predictable budgets.

   

• Empowered workforce
  By automating defect marking and grading, Versalis frees operators from repetitive manual tasks. This reduces fatigue, improves consistency, and allows teams to focus on higher-value activities, boosting overall productivity

• Increases hide efficiency by up to 1.5%
• Automated hide repositioning
• Digital defect mapping for precise hide scanning
• Real-time data on hide quality and operator performance
• Cloud-enabled monitoring for transparency and traceability
• Advanced nesting algorithms for maximum material yield