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HOMAG speeds up production at Timbertone Design

it with an upgraded clamping system and wider air tables. This has enabled us to cut smaller pieces and do multiple cuts at once, thus saving time.” A smooth installation despite the pandemic “Despite the [...] 500 sq. ft. purpose-built factory on a two-acre site near Moneymore. It is equipped with advanced production machinery, the latest addition to which is a HOMAG SAWTEQ B-200 beam saw. “This is the third beam [...] much as possible so we could improve the feed volumes to the edge bander and CNC further down the production line.” A strong and trusting relationship “Over the years, we’ve developed a strong relationship

Modular constructions in wood – the future way of building

Thanks to modern technology and lean production, we are now able to produce homes quickly, safely and cost-efficient in our new production facility. With the new production system we are now able to produce [...] In 2017, the largest and most modern house production facility in Europe was set up at Lindbäcks in Piteå, Sweden. Lindbäcks produces around 3,500 modules per year over an area of 42,000 m². Lindbäcks [...] market crisis in 1994, Lindbäcks changed their product portfolio to reach new markets. They started to use timber as a building material and changed the production process to prefabrication. For the past 20

Two solutions. One interface. Countless advantages: SmartWOP and productionManager

something you need to know: Our "SmartWOPConnect productionManager" interface connects the SmartWOP CAD/CAM system with the digital job folder, productionManager, ensuring consistent workflows in your company [...] documents and drawings, from the SmartWOP CAD/CAM system to productionManager with just one click. All order data for work preparation and production, such as article and component information including CNC [...] optimize your order, simply send it directly to the optimization software for panel cutting ( intelliDivide Cutting ) or the nesting process ( intelliDivide Nesting ). You can also easily track the processing

Karl Weinmann passed away at the age of 70

elements and modules. With a large order from the SchwörerHaus company, the production of machinery and equipment for the production of prefabricated wooden houses picked up speed in 1993. As early as in 1996 [...] After studying mechanical engineering and working as a development designer, Karl Weinmann set up his own design office in 1982 and, together with Alfred Schlegel, founded WEINMANN + Partner in 1985, the [...] integration of WEINMANN into the HOMAG Group in 1998 facilitated the worldwide distribution of the products. In 2005, WEINMANN thus became the world market leader in the field of systems for prefabricated

SCHULER Consulting celebrates receiving the Heinz Dürr Award

with digital technology and brings transparency to every production. Using Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons and smartphone sensor technology, we set up indoor tracking and record machine data - regardless of [...] manufacturer type of the machine. Production data thus becomes quickly and digitally visible. An elaborate IT project is not necessary to measure the value stream of your production and develop optimisation measures

Why invest in zero joint

branch in the top end. “We always want the best quality product and to achieve this, we need to find the right machines and tools to output that product,” says Christian Slavik, project manager at AKC in Darwin [...] big improvement in the production process. “We can now adjust the heights of the scrapers via the screen which means we don’t need to change it inside the machine. The preset settings make it easy for the [...] a step forward.” Busselton Furniture Products: more output and less labour When Aaron Tucker and Rodney Manning founded their company Busselton Furniture Products back in 1999, they didn’t know in which

Storage systems shape a new era of manufacturing

flexibility with low production costs at the same time are decisive success factors for today’s cabinet making shops. Local manufacturers are constantly facing the pressure of customised products at highest quality [...] centers the Western Australian company have stepped up massively in their production capacity. “The storage has increased our productivity as we could move our staff to other areas,” says business owner Squeak [...] consistently delivering quality products, on time and representing real value for money. A new era – intelligent storage systems The base of a successful furniture production with all its procedures from

Partnership in timber construction

conditions also match. Allowing such a machine to fall from the sky into the production hall will not result in an optimal production process. Material supply, disposal and many other factors have to be consistent [...] would not be able to recreate production 1:1, as we were at the absolute capacity limit at the time with 35–40 houses per year. However, we quickly decided to expand production and build a new hall. As a [...] on of a new hall and a new production line. Despite all obstacles, we managed to complete the new hall by Christmas 2021, which meant that WEINMANN was able to begin setting up the system the following

Edgebanding: Future-oriented solutions for carpenters/joiners in all performance classes

Setup times and the machine length are shortened, thereby increasing cost efficiency. Digital production, automation and perfect edge quality with the EDGETEQ S-500 series. NEW: woodCommander 5 software [...] to select processing programs and edge material and enables the reliable and fast recording of production parameters as well as the workpiece-oriented creation of machine programs. Faster: With clever [...] direct connection between the machine control unit and the edgeband assistant ("Edgeband Management Set"). This wizard helps you keep an overview of all information about your edge material and your material

Networked Workshop (Part 2): Ready for the Future in Three Steps

Networking the office and production Optimizing process planning and automating the creation of production data Optimizing production processes Networking the Office and Production Firstly, the necessary [...] queries are avoided too. Optimizing the Production Processes In the future, the organization of production will be increasingly supported by software: from production planning and capacity planning to order [...] digitalization of production processes is being heavily promoted from many different perspectives — be it from the economy, politics, media, competition or end customers. The production systems in the carpentry