【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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Polish DFM is a furniture manufacturer that primarily exports to Europe and North America. To accommodate the increasing orders, they were exploring a new leather cutting process. As a result of implementing Lectra's Versalis offline leather cutting solution... For more details, please contact us through Lectra's website.

Lectra, a technological partner for companies dealing with fabrics and leather, has sold Versalis Offline, the first high-performance offline leather cutting solution in Asia, to Karimoku Furniture Co., Ltd., a leading furniture manufacturer in Japan. For more details, please contact us via the Lectra website.

Lectra is a manufacturer that provides cutting solutions for automotive interior products and is an associate member of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAPIA). We have recently uploaded the latest catalogs for DesignConcept, our design and CAD software; Vector, our fabric cutting machine; Versalis, our leather cutting machine; and FocusQuantum, our airbag cutting machine, to JAPIA's "Web Exhibition." Member companies of JAPIA can log in with a dedicated ID and password to download the catalogs. We encourage you to take advantage of this.

Lectra has decided to support a university in the United States that is establishing a comprehensive course to explore the increasingly important trends in automotive interior design. Under Lectra's educational partnership program, the innovative virtual prototyping solution, DesignConcept software, will be provided to the Meyers E. Ulman Jr. Design School at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (UC DAAP). Students from a wide range of majors, from transportation to fashion and furniture design, are expected to learn how to turn ideas into products by utilizing digital product development techniques such as 3D modeling and 2D pattern making. For more details, please contact us through Lectra's website.

On Thursday, December 6, 2018, we will simultaneously release worldwide a completely new customized production solution for apparel, the "Lectra Cutting Platform (Lectra Fashion On Demand)." It automates the entire process from order to cutting line. By digitally connecting IT systems and the cutting room, it enables quick customized production while ensuring high productivity and profit margins. Remarkably, patterned fabrics can be cut at the same speed as solid fabrics! Additionally, non-value-added tasks are automated, ensuring high operational efficiency without burdening operators.

Austrian airbag supplier iSi Automotive has introduced Lectra's cutting-edge laser airbag cutting solution, FocusQuantum FT6K, at its factory in Thailand in response to the growing global demand for airbags. For more details, please see the press release.

Our furniture design CAD software "DesignConcept 2D/3D Furniture," used by many furniture manufacturers in the global market, will be featured in the CAD special of the Furniture Newspaper! We will be exhibiting at the "Asia FURNITURE Fair" held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 20 (Tuesday) to 21 (Thursday), and we are also accepting requests for individual demonstrations of DesignConcept. Please come visit us at East Hall 8, F04, Rectra Boos.

Lectra, which provides solutions for the fashion, automotive, furniture, and other industries, has added a page for "Fashion PLM (Product Lifecycle Management System)" to its homepage. "Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0" received the highest score in the evaluation by the UK consulting firm "WhichPLM." It is a solution that enables the necessary collaboration, teamwork, and efficiency in operations for your team. The special feature of Lectra PLM is that it can be customized to meet your business needs. Lectra PLM can also add a wide range of modules as needed. You can also book a demonstration from the site. Please be sure to visit the "Lectra Fashion PLM" site.

The July 4th issue of Furniture News features an interview with Akihiko Tanaka, President of Lectra Japan. As the millennial generation has become the center of global consumer groups, there is now a demand for personalization in furniture. As production reforms driven by Industry 4.0 progress in the global industrial sector, we invite you to read about how the Japanese furniture industry should respond to this trend in order to compete on the world stage.

Lectra, a technology partner for companies dealing with fabric and leather, has strengthened its partnership by signing a global agreement with Dual, a South Korean automotive parts supplier, covering the fabric seat and airbag business. For more details, please download the press release.

Lectra, a technology partner for companies dealing with fabrics and leather, has announced a new brand identity that emphasizes Lectra's digitalization strategy in line with the concept of Industry 4.0 to support the business success of companies in the fashion, apparel, automotive, and furniture industries. For more details, please download the press release.

With the expiration of Jean-Maurice Ferrouge's term, Akihiko Tanaka has been appointed as the Representative Director of Lectra Japan, Inc. For details such as his biography, please refer to the press release.

On November 14 (Tuesday) and 15 (Wednesday), 2017, Lectra held an event titled "Digitizing Furniture" at the Lectra International Advanced Technology Center (IATC) in Bordeaux-Cestas, France, which is the headquarters and development/manufacturing site of the company. The event, which was a great success, was attended by 140 upholstered furniture manufacturers from 18 countries around the world, who discussed how upholstered furniture manufacturers can succeed in the era of digitalization. For more details, please refer to the attached related materials.

Lectra has refreshed its logo, which has been in use for over 40 years, under a new corporate identity aimed at providing better products and services to our customers in line with the era of Industry 4.0, including IoT and SaaS. Additionally, we have relocated our Tokyo office as of December 18 to the following address: 【New Tokyo Office Address】 〒102-0072 2-6-6 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Hulic Iidabashi Building 9F TEL: 03-5215-1651 FAX: 03-5215-1652 We appreciate your continued support for the evolving Lectra.

We have renewed the Lectra Japan website to make it beautiful and easy to navigate. We have also strengthened security, so please feel free to contact us through the "Contact" page. Website URL: www.lectra.co.jp It is now easier to access pages for the fashion/apparel, automotive, furniture, and other industries. We are also introducing event information and customer case studies on the new website, so please take a look. Lectra will continue to promote "Lectra 4.0." Thank you for your continued support.

Lectra has renewed its global contract with Faurecia, one of the world's largest automotive parts suppliers, for its seating division. For more details, please refer to the attached press release. <Contact Information> Lectra Japan Co., Ltd. Marketing Department, Yamamoto (Automotive/Furniture) TEL: 06-4964-1251 Email: m.jp@lectra.com

Lectra's Versalis digital automated leather cutting solution has been awarded the "Product Leadership Award" by Frost & Sullivan, a global consulting firm based in the United States. For more details, please refer to the attached Frost & Sullivan press release (Japanese translation). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

ZF TRW, the active and passive safety division of ZF Friedrichshafen in Germany, has introduced two FocusTuanum FT6K multi-layer airbag cutting machines from Lectra. *For more details, please see the attached press release.*

On April 19 (Wednesday) and 20 (Thursday), 2017, we held a VIP event titled "Digitalization: Industry 4.0 for Automotive Leather" at Lectra's International Advanced Technology Center (IATC) in Bordeaux-Cestas, France. Leading automotive manufacturers and many companies dealing with automotive leather from around the world participated and exchanged opinions on the transformation towards "Industry 4.0." For more details, please refer to the attached press release.