The "Fashion DX DAYs 2025," hosted by Senken Shimbun, was held over two days on March 18 (Tuesday) and March 19 (Wednesday). As a sponsoring company, Lectra Japan presented on March 18 (Tuesday - DAY 1). For the theme of <DAY 1>, "Production and Operational Efficiency, Environmental DX," our company discussed ~Kubix Link PLM and Kubix Link Board, which bring transformation to the fashion industry~ with demonstrations and case studies. Our presenters: President and CEO Akihiko Tanaka Account Executive Natsumi Takeda Pre-sales Consultant Takashi Imai Lectra SA Fashion Business Developer Sophie Boutillier

The Fashion DX DAYs webinar event, hosted by Senken Shimbun, will focus on digital transformation initiatives in the fashion and apparel industry. On DAY 1, which will focus on DX in production and distribution, there will be a notable talk session featuring Mr. Mizukuchi from Yagi, Mr. Okamoto from Toyoshima, and Mr. Yasunaga from Sunwell. Following that, Lectra will present in Session 3 with the title "What improves with the introduction of PLM? We will discuss this with real examples." There will be no recorded distribution of the session later, so please be sure to participate.

Lectra has announced the launch of a new generation of intelligent and connected low-layer cutting machines for the fashion industry, the VectorFashion iX2 and VectorFashion Q2. They cater to both small-batch and large-scale production, enabling sustainable manufacturing. For more details, please see the press release.

【Fashion】 Lectra's fashion PLM "Kubix Link" has won the Value Chain Award at the WWD Japan DX Awards! This was announced in both the online and print editions of the magazine on November 20. Judges commented, "We evaluated the broad coverage from planning to sales in terms of contribution to the entire industry, and the visualization of the environmental footprint, which is often difficult to quantify in Japan. The spread of this in Japan will also contribute to raising the overall level of the industry." For more details about the award, please refer to the WWD Japan print or digital edition.

We will be holding a Lectra fashion digital event (webinar)! In this global digital event hosted by Lectra, leaders and experts from the fashion industry will share insights on how to creatively transform current business models to not only adapt to the new normal but also seize success. The date and agenda are as follows: Date and Time: November 8, 2022 (Tuesday) from 15:00 (Japan time) for approximately 2 hours Agenda: ■ Reviving the supply chain even in uncertain situations ■ The paradox of the "green consumer": Can fashion be sustainable while being affordable and profitable? ■ Passing on fashion know-how to the next generation of talent ■ Revitalizing retail in challenging times Format: Live streaming from the Lectra campus in Bordeaux-Cestas via SpotMe Participation is free, but prior registration is required. Register here ↓　　　↓　　　↓ https://lnkd.in/gxtEZB_Y *Participation from competitors in the same industry is not allowed.

We held a digital event on June 23 (Thursday) to introduce our new solution "Cutting Room4.0," which applies Industry 4.0 technologies and processes, and announced its launch. Cutting Room4.0 is a cloud-based solution that simplifies complex cutting preparation, manages workflows, and contributes to maximizing the performance of the cutting room through data analysis. <Recommended for> - Those who want to digitize fabric cutting - Those who want to visualize cutting operations - Those who have a large variety of orders and find management challenging - Those who want to reduce manual work - Those who want to reduce material costs For inquiries, please contact: Marketing Department, Yamamoto Email: marketing.japan@lectra.com Phone: 06-4964-1251

We will hold a digital event to introduce a new solution called "Cutting Room4.0," which applies Industry 4.0 technologies and processes. Cutting Room4.0 is a cloud-based solution that simplifies complex cutting preparation, manages workflows, and contributes to maximizing the performance of the cutting room through data analysis. By registering for participation, you will not only be able to join the digital event but also gain access to various materials. We encourage you to register. <Recommended for> - Those who want to digitize fabric cutting - Those who want to visualize cutting operations - Those who have a large variety of orders and find management challenging - Those who want to reduce manual work - Those who want to cut material costs <Content> Some of the content is introduced in the attached invitation. <How to participate> - Please register through the "Details & Application" link below. - Customers who register will receive a login link (for live streaming via SpotMe) the day before the event. *We kindly ask that competitors refrain from participating.

How did Patagonia become a leader in sustainable fashion? Retviews, which analyzes fashion e-commerce sites, has compiled a report on "Patagonia's Sustainable Fashion Strategy." Please take a look. You can download it here.

Lectra's AI solutions instantly analyze trends in the fashion market to support your brand's product development and strategy. We will provide detailed information in a webinar. We hope you will join us. <Recommended for> - Those who want to know about competitor analysis - Those who want to understand their brand's position - Those who want to know if their pricing is appropriate - Those who want to implement suitable product development, etc. <Webinar Target Audience> - Fashion brands, retailers, e-commerce sites, trading companies, apparel manufacturers, etc. - Departments such as merchandising, product planning, product development, design, as well as management personnel <Content> - Current state of the fashion industry - Benchmarking against competitors - How to optimize your brand - Case studies - Demonstrations - Workshop information <How to Participate> - Please apply through the "Details & Application" link below. - Participants who register will receive a login link (Zoom) the day before the event. *We kindly ask that individuals from competing companies refrain from participating.

The Aso School of Architecture & Design (Fukuoka City), which has produced numerous outstanding talents for automobile manufacturers and furniture makers, has become the first educational program partner in Japan for the design CAD software "DesignConcept 3D/2D." The school's initiatives utilizing "DesignConcept" have been featured in the Furniture Newspaper, which I would like to introduce. This newspaper will be distributed not only to regular subscribers but also at the "Asia Furniture Fair 2021," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 17 (Wednesday) to 19 (Friday).

In this webinar, we will focus on the "elimination of fabric waste to reduce disposal amounts" as part of the apparel production revolution. We will introduce methods to improve yield and production processes, as well as strengthen competitiveness to achieve sustainable production, incorporating case studies and demonstrations of cloud marking systems. We invite you to participate. <Recommended for the following people!> • Those who want to accurately grasp and procure fabric consumption • Those who want to reduce excess fabric inventory • Those who want to share marker information with internal and external stakeholders • Those who want to shorten the period from product development to production and sales <Webinar Target Participants> • Apparel brands, apparel manufacturers, trading companies, sewing factories, etc. • Personnel from planning, product development, production, procurement, and management departments <Content> • What can be done for sustainable apparel production • Case studies • Demonstration of the cloud marker creation system • Information on free trials <How to Participate> - Please apply from the "Details/Application" link below. - A login link will be sent to registered participants the day before the event. *Participation from competitors in the same industry is discouraged.

Lectra announces that TSI Holdings Co., Ltd. has implemented Lectra's product lifecycle management, Kubix Link. For more details, please see the press release.

Asou Architecture & Design Vocational School (Fukuoka City), which has produced numerous talented individuals for automobile and furniture manufacturers, has become the first educational program partner in Japan for the design CAD software "DesignConcept 3D/2D." For more details, please see the press release.

<Overview> As you know, the importance of sustainability efforts for companies and the environment is significant. However, deciding how and at what stage to implement these efforts is a complex issue. In this webinar, we will introduce the steps fashion companies can take to minimize their environmental impact. <Content> - Reasons why sustainability is important in the fashion industry - Fashion companies that are achieving sustainability - How can you build sustainability in your own company? - How Lectra's PLM "Kubix Link" supports the sustainability of fashion companies - Kubix Link demonstration <How to Participate> - Please register for participation from the "Details & Registration" link below. - Participation is free of charge. - A login link will be sent to those who register the day before the event. *We kindly ask representatives from competing companies to refrain from participating.

On June 2nd (Wednesday), we completed the acquisition of the American cutting solution provider, Gerber Technology, by Lectra. By joining forces, we will become industry leaders with the power to realize vision, talent, and high performance, providing Industry 4.0 solutions. Additionally, this will allow us to offer significant value to the customers of both companies, including: ▪ More innovative, powerful, and interconnected products ▪ Broader customer support and services worldwide ▪ Employees with deeper and broader knowledge We welcome our new colleagues who have joined Lectra and look forward to opening new doors together.

We have introduced the latest zero-buffer fabric cutting solution, Vector iP9, to our customer in the automotive industry, TS-TECH Thailand. We received the following comment from Mr. Wira Ali, a director of the company: "Our company was looking for a solution that could cut with high precision while maintaining productivity and efficiency, in order to provide our customers with the best appearance quality seats. We believe that Lectra's Vector iP9, which combines advanced technology and potential, will enable us to meet our high-quality standards in production." Lectra will continue to support TS-TECH Thailand's high-quality seat manufacturing and sustainable production through fabric saving. Here is TS-TECH's homepage: https://www.tstech.co.jp/ For more details on the zero-buffer fabric cutting solution, click here: https://www.lectra.com/en/products/vector-auto

Automatic Marker Creation in the Cloud: Reducing Time, Costs, and Waste - How can we maximize productivity and work efficiency? How can we respond to diversifying orders? How can we manage production flexibly and quickly while maintaining profits? - In this webinar, we will introduce methods to improve fabric efficiency, shorten work time, and significantly reduce costs and waste by utilizing Lectra's latest cloud-based automatic marker creation solution, Flex Offer. - Target participants for the webinar: Apparel manufacturers, OEM/ODM, sewing factories, trading companies, etc. <Content & Demonstration> - Save time and reduce costs by automating tasks - Increase fabric usage efficiency and reduce waste - Quickly and accurately process the creation of various types and quantities of markers - Quickly create estimates in the cloud and respond swiftly to orders <How to Participate> - Please fill out the form from the link. - Participation is free of charge. - A login link will be sent to registered participants the day before the event. *We kindly ask that competitors refrain from participating.

Lectra announces that Sugako Student Clothing Co., Ltd., a manufacturer representing Japanese school uniforms, has introduced Fashion On Demand by Lectra, which supports customized production. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

Lectra will begin offering a new solution for apparel manufacturers called Flex Offer by Lectra. Flex Offer by Lectra is a cloud-based automatic marker-making solution that optimizes fabric consumption management at every stage, from quote requests and fabric orders to production. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

How can we achieve zero-buffer cutting and realize cost reduction? To win in a tough competition, the following measures are necessary: 1. Implement zero-buffer cutting to reduce material costs. 2. Evaluate the impact of product changes on costs. 3. Accelerate the productization process. 4. Respond quickly and flexibly to market changes. In this webinar, we will discuss how to achieve zero-buffer cutting using Lectra's 3D/2D CAD software "DesignConcept" and the latest cutting solution "Vector IP." We hope you will join us. <How to participate> - Please fill out the form from the link. - Participation is free of charge. - A login link will be sent to those who register for the event the day before. *We kindly ask that competitors refrain from participating.

<Overview> The fashion industry is changing due to digitalization. There is a need for improvements in top-line metrics such as sales growth, productivity enhancement, proper consumption rates, and increased e-commerce ratios. Lectra's new fashion PLM, Kubix Link, centralizes all product data from planning to store launch, driving digital transformation for fashion companies. <Content> - Digital transformation in the fashion industry - Kubix Link enabling communication and collaboration - Demonstration (Visualization of the site and progress management, centralized management of product information, information output from various angles (statistics, pivot tables, dashboards, etc.), various methods of information retrieval, etc.) <Date and Time> April 22, 2021 (Thursday) 14:00 – 15:00 <Participation Method> - Participation is free of charge. - Pre-registration is required. - A login link will be sent to registered participants the day before the event. *We kindly ask competitors not to participate.

The "Business Restructuring Subsidy," which will soon be open for public applications, is a subsidy that provides two-thirds of the costs associated with transforming business models and implementing infection prevention measures for companies affected by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, with grants ranging from 1 million to 100 million yen per company. The total budget for the Business Restructuring Subsidy has secured 1.485 trillion yen for supporting business model transformations and is positioned as the next support subsidy following the Sustained Benefit Payment. While the Sustained Benefit Payment is a defensive subsidy aimed at covering losses, the Business Restructuring Subsidy is an offensive subsidy that supports capital investments for new initiatives. We will welcome experts to explain the tips and points to consider in an easy-to-understand manner. Please join us. Date of the event: March 26, 2021 (Friday) 11:00-11:50 AM Program: 1. What is the "Business Restructuring Subsidy"? Mr. Hideki Ikari, Shinko Management Co., Ltd. 2. Lectra's solutions to support corporate digitalization Mr. Akihiko Tanaka, Lectra Japan Co., Ltd. 3. Q&A session We hope you will participate.

Lectra announced that it signed a basic agreement regarding the acquisition of Gerber Technology on February 8. For more details, please see the press release (in English).

This is a light paper full of tips on how to secure profits while responding to demands for short delivery times and customization, touching on recent market trends and consumer requests. All six parts can be downloaded from the "catalog."

The high-end bed manufacturer DeRucci from China has introduced Lectra's 3D prototyping software "DesignConcept 3D/2D" and the digital leather cutting machine "Versalis." For more details, please download and view the case study.

We have launched the Facebook page for Lectra Japan. We will be sharing market insights, event information, product information, and more for the fashion/apparel, automotive, furniture, and other industries, so please be sure to follow us.

In response to the shortage of masks and medical gowns due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, we are providing pattern data for cloth masks, pattern data for medical gowns, and marker data for use with cutting machines. This data can be used with cutting machines other than Lectra. We hope you find it useful.

The "French Business Award," presented annually by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan for outstanding businesses and products. Lectra's cloud-based on-demand cutting solution, "Fashion On Demand/Furniture On Demand by Lectra," has received the Best Product Service Award. Its unparalleled technology and the process of conducting "sustainable" production on demand were recognized. For more details, please visit Lectra's website.

Lectra's cloud-based on-demand cutting solution "Furniture On Demand by Lectra" has been adopted by Karimoku Furniture. For more details, please visit Lectra's website.

CISMA, the "China International Sewing Machinery Exhibition," is one of the largest exhibitions for cutting and sewing machinery in the world, held every two years in Shanghai, China. At the last event, "CISMA 2017," 1,227 companies from 21 countries exhibited in a venue covering 115,000 square meters, attracting 84,987 visitors over the four-day event. Previously, Lectra exhibited as "Lectra China," but this time, Lectra will showcase for "customers in Asia." At the booth, you can see demonstrations of the industry's first custom cutting solutions for the furniture industry, as well as new features for the Vector cutting machine aimed at enhancing production in the automotive industry, not just for fashion and apparel. Additionally, an automotive seminar will be held in the seminar room at the venue from September 27 (Friday) during the CISMA period. For inquiries or to participate in booth demonstrations, please visit the "Events" page on the Lectra Japan website.