Lectra has partnered with Singapore-based Six Atomic to acquire an 18 per cent minority stake in the company through an investment of $2.5 million. As part of this collaboration, Lectraplans to support Six Atomic’s growth by gradually increasing its stake in the company.

Founded in 2020, Six Atomic revolutionises garment design through innovative technologies. The company offers solutions to automate labor-intensive, low-value tasks in product development, allowing fashion brands to harness the expertise of patternmakers and better utilise data assets. Key features of Six Atomic’s approach include creation of modular pattern libraries and rapid pattern grading, which streamline the garment ideation process and enhance collaboration within teams. This leads to a faster turnaround in finalizing collections.

An innovative company, Six Atomic blends Artificial Intelligence with a deep understanding of fashion design and development processes, says MaximilienAbadie, Chief Strategy and Product Officer, Lectra. Along with Lectra, the company aims to advance technological innovation for fashion companies, he adds.

A global leader in the fashion industry, Lectra shares Six Atomic’s vision to transform production development in the Industry 4.0 era, aver Tamie Koe and Marc Close, Co-founders, Six Atomic. The company’s vast experience and global network will help Six Atomic accelerate its solutions to the market, he adds.

A major player in the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors, Lectra offers software, cutting equipment, and data analytics solutions. The company actively contributes to the Industry 4.0 revolution, empowering brands, manufacturers, and retailers with cutting-edge technologies.