France-based provider of software and CAD/CAM equipment for industrial users of textiles and leather Lectra presented its complete offering for the footwear, luggage and leather goods industries at SIMAC 2006 in Bologna.

Its range included its Romans CAD Software 3D Design which is said to increase creativity by facilitating the drawing of new style lines while Romans CAD Software 3D Last & Grade allows the creation and modification of forms in 3D.

A design software programme for both designers and manufacturers of soles and heels, Romans CAD Software Sole reduces product development time through its functionality and capacity to interface with all manufacturing and prototyping systems.

Romans CAD Software 2D is said to simplify and shorten pattern-making operations while promoting the expertise of pattern makers. To calculate the consumption and cost of the materials quickly before producing a model, Romans CAD Software SL provides full results of surface and length calculations to enable the quick calculation of the cost price.