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Norbert Bosch relies on production control system ControllerMES

ControllerMES is the production control system from the HOMAG Group. It enables an integrated information flow within production and at the same time, offers high-quality digitalized production planning and [...] and the seamless communication with the Cut Rite cutting optimization . The progress of the orders can be viewed in ControllerMES throughout the entire production process. At a glance, you can see whether [...] pillars of the production specialist, located in Rühlingstetten in the Middle Franconia region of Germany, are furnishings for hotels and other commercial properties and the production of parts for the

Wood frame construction - efficiency with a small footprint

much training being required. The result? A drop of around 35% in element production times. The process starts with production of the framework on the assembly table, which is fitted with the necessary [...] Optimum use of space Räuber is now using cutting-edge CNC technology to produce elements in a space measuring just 450 m², of which 138 m² is taken up by element production (assembly table and multifunction bridge) [...] spread them out across the floor. The same is true for element production - since the multifunction bridge operates over the table, the production area available is limited. The employees work in this area

Goodbye, stopwatch. Hello, digital value stream optimization!

aviation have to do with production data acquisition in the wood and furniture industry? Productions flying blind A central "production cockpit" in which all information about the production run together is in [...] information about their production. They are neither aware of the actual state of their production nor of the potential for optimization that lies dormant in their production halls. Without a precise [...] looks at production, material and information flows. A value stream analysis provides a very good overview of the situation in production and gives you all the tools you need to optimize production processes

The Swift Group partners with HOMAG

facilities with a view to improving the efficiency and production output of this part of its manufacturing process. “We were experiencing high product demand and needed to significantly increase our manufacturing [...] The set-up, therefore, had to provide safe transfer of these unfinished panels from the storage area to each of the CNC processing machines without the need to use forklift trucks in the production area [...] holiday homes. The development of the business has been built on the simple principle of making products that innovate in the key areas of design, quality and value for money. In 2021 Swift undertook a

MPP - new, innovative plywood panel product

could only be achieved by establishing automated production methods. The biggest challenge was that the individual production steps for a completely new product on the market had to be developed piece by piece [...] through to and beyond the start of production was phenomenal. With the production line we have achieved a unique degree of flexibility," reports Kyle Freres. Wide product variety Freres Lumber has specialized [...] quality and functionality of their plywood products in order to gain the competitive advantage. In this process, the innovative company developed the patented MPP product in close cooperation with Oregon State

Easy machining: Use data smartly

much stock is still available? Do you consume unnecessary material when trying to find the correct setting for your machine, or use up excess time that might be better spent elsewhere? With "Easy machining" [...] material data is accessed easily via tapio, is automatically available in various HOMAG digital products and machines , and can be used consistently without additional effort. This is not a one-way street

Sleeves up and hands on – workshop at Lotus Cabinetry

Cabinetry has set its course to a bright future ahead. In doing so, it focuses not only on a high level of customer orientation, superior product quality and state-of-the-art production technology, but [...] worked out an ideal layout for a future production, as well as a roadmap consisting of various implementation stages. The first step – optimization of today’s production – has already been completed. Following [...] company Lotus Cabinetry has found its place on the market as furniture manufacturer for high quality products. The company was founded in 2016 by Joseph Franklin and Genaro Jacinto. Here, 35 people work jointly

Production in batch size 1

on its production. For this reason, flexibility was the number-one priority in the specifications set by Kay-Ebe Schnoor in 2015 when he was on the look-out both at home and abroad for a production line [...] Production in batch size 1 Timber frame elements are a relatively new field of business in Burg bei Magdeburg, a town in north-east Germany. Up to around ten years ago, Ing. Holzbau Schnoor GmbH & Co. [...] standard business for the company and its 135 employees: some 6,000 roof constructions leave its production plants every year. However, around ten years ago, the company took the decision to branch into

Quality can be planned

skilled workers are still hard to find. Therefore, we decided to automate element production and secure our production for the future. We are a small carpentry business and maximizing profits is not one [...] well-planned and high-quality finished products. One important aspect in this process is the ecology: We use only ecological materials in our houses and no cheap products. I'm sure the proportion of timber [...] is currently experiencing a high level of growth. Mr. Raindl, why did you want to automate your production? We are experiencing a significant increase in demand for the construction of detached houses,

Universal Wood Products invests in HOMAG panel dividing, beam saw

plant like the HOMAG SAWTEQ B-400,” explains Martin Cossington, managing director at Universal Wood Products Ltd. He continues, “Given its capabilities, the saw itself is relatively compact. However, when [...] remove the processed strips, the size of the challenge becomes abundantly clear.” Universal Wood Products (UWP) manufactures primed MDF mouldings and profiled components at its Romford facility. The company’s [...] architects. The company has also established a name for itself with its bespoke capabilities. UWP’s products have been specified for prestigious projects such as The Shard and the British Library. And, whilst