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Guangzan fuels rapid growth with leaner operations and increased productivity

公司规模

Mid-size Company

地区

Asia

国家

China

产品

DesignConcept 2D
Diamino
VectorAuto iX6

技术栈

CAD/CAM
Prototyping Software
Marker-Making Solution

实施规模

Enterprise-wide Deployment

影响指标

Productivity Improvements
Cost Savings
Waste Reduction

技术

功能应用 - 制造执行系统 (MES)
功能应用 - 产品生命周期管理系统 (PLM)
功能应用 - 远程监控系统

适用行业

汽车

适用功能

质量保证

用例

自动化制造系统
预测性维护
过程控制与优化

服务

系统集成
软件设计与工程服务
培训

关于客户

Based in Shanghai, China, Guangzan is a supplier of automotive headrests and interior trim. Initially an automotive injection molding manufacturer, the company expanded into automotive seating trim covers, from the cutting of fabric parts to sewing and assembly. Founded in 1994, Guangzan has a production plant in Shanghai and employs a workforce of over 200. The company upgraded its product line to attract more customers and grow its business. However, new revenue opportunities also brought challenges to productivity and cost control, affecting the company's overall growth.

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挑战

New revenue opportunities brought challenges to productivity and cost control, hindering Guangzan's overall growth. The company found it difficult to meet demand with inflexible production capabilities based mainly on manual die press operations. Increasingly sophisticated seating designs involving smaller, more intricate parts added further manufacturing complexity. Guangzan's business underwent a major transformation after signing a contract with an OEM, leading to a company-wide initiative to streamline production. Guangzan sought a digital cutting solution to provide higher production capacity while ensuring premium quality.

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解决方案

At the end of 2015, Guangzan acquired two automotive fabric cutters from a rival CAD/CAM system manufacturer. However, the equipment was not suited to cutting the multi-fabric material used in headrests, leading to technical limitations and material waste. Determined to build a foundation for long-term growth, Guangzan began researching alternative fabric-cutting solutions. With the support of Lectra’s Professional Services, Guangzan re-outfitted its cutting line with DesignConcept 2D prototyping software, Diamino marker-making solution, and VectorAuto iX6 precision fabric cutting equipment. Lectra’s Vector iX6 features a 2x7 mm blade that exerts less pressure on synthetic materials, minimizing friction and the risk of fusion. Combined with Vector iX6’s more sensitive stress sensor, the precision blade enables a reduction of buffer between pieces, significantly lowering the waste ratio. Together with Lectra’s automatic nesting solution, Vector iX6 enables the best possible placement of pieces, saving time and maximizing fabric efficiency.

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运营影响

Lectra’s integrated solution comprising advanced software, cutting equipment, and value-added professional services has enabled Guangzan to significantly optimize production.
Overall productivity per machine has improved, and the lower waste ratio and superior cut quality of the Vector digital cutting solution have increased productivity by more than 50%.
The precision blade of Vector iX6 minimizes friction and the risk of fusion, reducing the buffer between pieces and significantly lowering the waste ratio.
Lectra’s automatic nesting solution enables the best possible placement of pieces, saving time and maximizing fabric efficiency.
Guangzan has succeeded in increasing productivity by more than 50% by lowering the waste ratio and drastically improving the quality of cut parts for the automotive trim covers it supplies to major carmakers.

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