Lantek, a strategic partner providing software solutions for the shipbuilding industry

The multinational leader in CAD/CAM/MES/ERP solutions has incorporated specific functions for sheet metal design, nesting and machining for the shipbuilding industry.

The ability to adapt to the specific needs of any sheet metal company is one of Lantek’s competitive differences. The multinational has consolidated its global presence in sheet metal related sectors, such as automotive, construction, iron and steel, the production of large metal structures, railroads and the naval sector, with a total of more than 14,000 customers in more than 100 countries.

In the shipbuilding industry specifically Lantek has invested years in the research and development of tailored software solutions to optimize the processes of sheet metal design, nesting and machining, making these processes more cost-effective for the construction of ships and other vessels. Not surprisingly, leading companies in the industry such as Hyundai, Navantia, Astilleros de Murueta and Ravestein BV, amongst others, have been using Lantek technology for many years.

Lantek software includes CAD importers that are compatible with the top ship design systems on the market. Additionally, the multinational offers technology options for machining management, such as loops and chamfers that help in the programming of the cutting machines and rotating triple torches and, programmable clamps that allow very long pieces to be cut. The dedicated technology ensures that results are 100% faithful to the generated design.

Specific options for the naval industry include the ability to manage cutting with multiple torches to increase the production of each machine, continuous cutting to eliminate drilling times and increase the wear life of the cutting nozzles and the ability to manage any marking, engraving or piercing process available on the machine.

Saving time and materials with nesting solutions

Lantek solutions include nesting software for cutting applications. These offer automatic and semiautomatic nesting algorithms as well as nesting for multiple torches that, among other benefits, allows users to optimize material utilisation and reduce machining times.

Advanced features in Lantek technology enable nesting and automatic machining of double and symmetrical sheets, comprehensive control of sheet remnants, and pre-nesting to select the ideal sheet format with the best performance.

Other functionalities that Lantek has adapted to the needs of the naval sector include time and cost calculation, preview of machine loading, and traceability and integration with any existing management system.

These competitive advantages have positioned Lantek as one of the key suppliers in the sheet metal industry, offering techniques specialized for specific activities, such as those required by companies operating in the naval sector, which require agility, precision and complete adaptation of technology solutions to their production processes.

About Lantek

Lantek is a leading global multinational in the development and commercialisation of software solutions for the sheet metal and structural steel industry. Its capacity for innovation and its firm commitment to internationalisation and the development of emerging markets has led Lantek, founded in 1986 in the Basque Country and with head offices in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain), to become a global reference in the industry with its CAD/CAM/MES/ERP solutions. Today, the company has over 14,000 clients in more than 100 countries, offices in 15 countries, and a wide network of distributors providing worldwide coverage. In 2013 its international operations provided 85% of its turnover.

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