Based in the Netherlands, CoverWorks specialises in upholstery and high-end textile and leather products. It relies on digital processes throughout its operations. Digital cutting automation with two Zünd G3 XL-3200 cutting systems plays a key role in this.
‘The challenge in our work is the craft-based nature of what we do,’ explained co-founder Gerhard van Geest. At the same time, the use of digital technology in design, product development, as well as in cutting and sewing, has become indispensable. ‘We had reached our capacity limits with the personnel resources available to us. With digital cutting, we were able to reduce lead times and can now take on considerably more complex work. It means we can design products with complex contours on the computer and then cut them digitally.’
CoverWorks relies on Zünd digital cutting technology and operates two Zünd G3 XL-3200 cutting systems. The two Zünd G3’s are integral to their development and production process, emphasised van Geest, ‘The Zünd cutting systems shorten our production and delivery times, and open up new possibilities in prototype development.’
Beyond their efficiency and process flexibility, their sustainable design is also of central importance. It starts with reducing plastic waste through reusable packaging and extends to minimising material waste through the use of Zünd cutting technology. By maximising material utilisation, digital technology enables efficient use of resources with minimal waste.
‘Precision, quality, and service, those were the three most important criteria for us, and that’s where Zünd really stood out,’ said van Geest. While they had considered other solutions, ultimately Zünd emerged as the best option. ‘Many providers don’t have local service organisations, which inevitably leads to service delays. But when a machine is down, every second counts. If the machine stops, our company stops, and that simply can’t happen. Zünd is quick to be on site when issues come up, which keeps downtime to a minimum. That was one of the main reasons we chose Zünd.’
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