Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, has announced the implementation of laser airbag cutting solution, FocusQuantum® OPW by Dual, a South Korean automotive component supplier, for its multi-ply airbag manufacturing plant in Jiangyin, China.
“Dual maintains its leadership position through continuous technology development and quality improvement, with consumer safety and comfort as high priorities,” states Yong Woo Park, CEO, Airbag Business Unit, Dual (IHC) adding, “Acquiring a state-of-the-art FocusQuantum will enable us to not only increase our production capacity, but also achieve the very highest level of quality.”
Dual serves the needs of Hyundai Motor Group and due to its OEM customer’s anticipated rise in production volume requirements as of 2017, it signed the purchase of FocusQuantum, and it tested at Lectra’s R&D campus in Bordeaux-Cestas, France.
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“We are pleased that Dual has decided to gain a competitive edge with our game-changing FocusQuantum laser airbag cutting solution,” states Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra. “In addition to benefiting from the highest level of airbag quality at the lowest possible cost per unit, Dual can operate with confidence knowing that Lectra maintains a strong local presence in China, with Professional Services teams based in in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing,” Céline adds.
One of the decisive factors in Dual’s decision was Lectra’s customer support coverage which includes automatic real-time alerts and detailed reports compiling updated maintenance records and system status, including that of the laser source.
