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GKN Aerospace reaches new heights with Lectra solutions

16 Apr '13

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Peter Steen, Value Stream Manager composite logistics at GKN Aerospace - Cowes, in charge of scheduling all composite materials across four departments, explains: “Having been in the business 37 years, I have witnessed clear improvement with the new generation cutters. Each machine has evolved remarkably with technology. Our newest solution, created with Lectra’s support, is faster, more user-friendly, adapted to our specific needs, quieter, and more economic in cutting.”

Material savings are a real benefit for GKN Aerospace - Cowes, which currently has an annual budget of around £12 million for composites materials.

“We use Lectra cutting machines for cutting single-stack woven materials and their marker-making for advanced nesting, which helps us lower material wastage,” says Peter Steen.“These solutions have met all our requirements for them.

PARTNERING FOR ONGOING SUCCESS

Beyond technically advanced solutions, Lectra offers companies such as GKN Aerospace knowledge of the aerospace industry and understanding of changes in the industry - helping each customer adapt their optimization strategy and solutions to real-world challenges. A comprehensive maintenance training program complements Lectra’s remote service contracts. Delivered via a dedicated response center, Lectra’s service contract allows GKN Aerospace at Cowes to get immediate help without the need to wait for interventions by onsite technical engineer, so they can work faster and smarter.

“GKN Aerospace - Cowes has worked with Lectra for 15 years, and we’ve always been satisfied with the service they offer. We see Lectra as an industry expert and value their advice,” concludes Sayce.

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