4 GOOD REASONS

TO UPGRADE YOUR
CUTTING ROOM
Future-proof your cutting room by upgrading to VectorAuto iX9.
See how our best-in-class technology can make your profitability soar.

1
MATERIAL
3%
SAVINGS

3% material savings
2
CUTTING
QUALITY

Pinpoint precision approaching

3
INCREASED
zero defects

PERFORMANCE

x2

More than twice the previous

4
cutting capacity

BEST - IN -
CLASS UPTIME

98%

Up to 98% machine availability

Benchmark simulation comparing the performance of VectorAuto iX9 and VectorAuto 7000 on foam-backed velour, foam-backed woven fabric and foam-backed PVC, ranging from 4mm to 1mm thick.
FACT SHEET
VectorAuto 7000 vs. VectorAuto iX9

Sometimes the only way to remain competitive is by upgrading to better performance.

The next-generation Vector Auto iX9 allows you to improve your profitability by
considerably lowering your overhead costs and eliminating waste. What’s more,
its unbeatable reliability means you can take on larger orders and more exacting
quality requirements without a second thought, inspiring customer confidence and
boosting your bottom line. See what you stand to gain by trading up to best-in-class
technology:

1 Material savings: Save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually

with the keen precision of VectorAuto iX9’s optimized markers.

2 Cutting quality: Cut the most complex shapes with accuracy

approaching zero defects.

3
Increased performance: Achieve 100% greater cutting capacity
and more with support provided by the Lectra Professional Services
team, many of whom come from the automotive industry.

4
Best-in-class uptime: Benefit from up to 98% availability with
sophisticated predictive maintenance, backed by the support of
an international network of 150 experts.

VectorAuto 7000 VectorAuto iX9

OPTIMIZED OEE
FABRIC SAVINGS
INCREASED PERFORMANCE
Machine cutting capacity (sets per day) 600 1,200 (×2 higher)

OEE 50%* 85%**

Capacity with process optimization 300 1,020 (×3.4 higher)

MATERIAL SAVINGS
Fabric savings (%) 3%

Fabric cost savings per year (based on US$ 10M fabric consumption) $300,000

Performance gains referred to in this fact sheet are based on simulations and are not contractually binding.
It should be noted that cutting capacity is largely dependent on the type of program and fabric.
Our experts are available to determine the potential gains possible for your existing operations.
* Average observed OEE on Vector7000 and comparable fabric cutters
** OEE achievable on VectorAuto iX9 in tandem with process optimization to maximize availability, operational performance and cutting quality