At the "Approfal/Salon du meuble" trade fair held recently in Paris, Lectra presented its latest solutions specially designed for the padded furniture market. With the launch of its 3D/2D prototyping and industrialisation solution, Lectra's offering now covers the entire product life cycle: design, development, industrialisation and production (prototyping, pattern-making, marker-making, and leather and fabric cutting). 

Representing the first 3D/2D solution entirely dedicated to the furniture market, DesignConcept Furniture lets designers and prototyping specialists explore many avenues for creation through virtual design. With high-performance display tools, this  helps improve product style and development, both for traditional furniture and more complex contemporary models. It reduces the number of physical prototypes necessary and the time to market.

"The furniture and furnishings sector is going through a phase of profound change marked by increased international competition, narrow market visibility, an ever-shorter product life cycle and the need to constantly innovate," explained Bruno Blain, Lectra's Furniture & Furnishings director.