Lectra Showcases Its Integrated CAD/CAM Solution

The world leader in integratedtechnology solutions dedicated to the soft goods industries,showcases its complete and integrated suite of solutions dedicatedto the manufacturing of Industrial Fabrics for the wind energyindustry at the WindPower 2008 Show. Held at the George R. BrownConvention Center in Houston, Texas, June 1 - 4, 2008, theWindpower 2008 Conference & Exhibition is expected to have over9,000 attendees. Lectra (booth #3501) will showcase its latestinnovations for the wind turbine industry. The WindPower 2008 Conference & Exhibition is North America'slargest wind energy industry event of the year. Gathering in Texas,the nation's number one market for wind power, Lectra's showcasedsolutions include DesignConcept 3D, its 3D/2D conception andindustrialization solution dedicated to industrial fabrics, and theVectorTechTexFX cutting solution for single and multiple plycutting. A complete and integrated offer dedicated to the processing ofindustrial fabrics for Wind Turbines. Today, all industrial fabrics manufacturers have one thing incommon: a need to produce a wide range of products with a very highlevel of precision. Ever-tighter shipment deadlines and controllingcosts are major strategic challenges. These companies are underconstant pressure to minimize material waste and reduce errors.Whether they make Formula 1 cars, wind turbine blades, boat hullsor aircraft components, they have their own specific needs anddemand totally dedicated solutions. All these challenges dictate that these businesses use the mostinnovative tools and secure processes to achieve success. Byoffering a truly and complete integrated range of solutions fromthe creation of 3D models all the way through cutting, Lectra isthe only integrated technology solutions (software, CAD/CAMequipment and associated services) supplier that can offer theindustrial fabrics manufacturers of wind turbine bladesflexibility, accuracy, control and success in their global process.Using a wide scope of proven technologies, Lectra ensures globalmanagement of product development through a complete set ofapplications associated with a value-added service offering. Wind energy has been the fastest growing energy source in the worldsince 1990. Wind power generating capacity increased by 27% in 2006and an additional 45% in 2007, proving wind is now a mainstreamoption for new power generation. "The high global demand for wind turbines is driving anunprecedented growth in the wind energy industry," said RoyShurling, Senior Vice President for Lectra's Worldwide Automotiveand Transportation Markets. "By offering a complete solution fromproduct design through manufacturing that results from our strongcommitment to innovation, Lectra's high performance solutions forthe conception, industrialization and cutting of industrial fabricsensure that our wind turbine clients are well positioned to meetthe needs of this growing sector." Lectra cutting solutions: power with intelligence At the show Lectra will present its newest VectorTechTex which isideally suited to wind turbine blade manufactures needing toprocess a variety of materials from pre-preg carbons, multiplelayer cutting of dry materials like fibreglass and even thecapability to cut some core materials such as phenolic honeycomb. The entire Lectra range of dedicated cutting solutions forindustrial fabrics brings the most advanced response to theproduction needs of manufacturers working with sophisticatedmaterials. Lectra's range incorporates a suite of cutting solutionsfor single ply low volume pre-preg materials to high volumemultilayer cutting of aramid materials such as fiberglass, Kevlar,Spectre and dry carbon. Lectra is the only company that can supplycutting solutions based on drag knife, wheel, laser and oscillatingknife technology to perfectly meet the challenges of its clients. Today, cutting precision and traceability are essential forcompanies processing industrial fabrics and Lectra solutions areperfectly adapted to these constraints. They are user friendly,provide process security, and have integrated features to ensuremaximum performance and production availability. High performance 3D/2D conception software Lectra will also present DesignConcept TechTex, its 3D/2Dconception and industrialization solution dedicated to advancedmaterials. Based on Lectra's solid experience in industrialmanufacturing solutions, this application provides powerful toolsto facilitate the analysis of product feasibility, finished productquality, and cost, thus enabling companies to make key decisions inthe product development phase of wind turbine blades and therebyreduce time to market and minimize costs. About Lectra Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions(software, CAD/CAM equipment and associated services) dedicated tolarge-scale users of textiles, leather and industrial fabrics.Lectra addresses a broad array of major global markets, includingfashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive, aeronauticaland furniture. Lectra serves 20,000 customers in more than 100countries with 1550 employees and $297 million in 2007 revenues.