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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

German machine technology as the key to success

equipment to deliver superior products at market competitive pricing. What we offer our customers is certainty - quality certainty, cost certainty, delivery certainty.” Production lines with innovative highlights [...] highlights The WEINMANN wall production line starts with a WBZ 160 carpentry machine where the beams and studs required for the timber frame work are cut. The second machine in the processing chain is a WEM [...] about their equipment. That request led to WEINMANN, the specialist for the design and delivery of production lines for timber construction. Besides, during the following 12 months, WEINMANN was ultimately

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,

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 WEINMANN multifunction bridge- optimizing working conditions

settle somewhat, but then the second employee from element production can switch to finishing and the production of roof and ceiling elements — and cut his working hours as desired." The company's flexibility [...] two in manual production who worked closely together and were dependent on one another. Therefore, one of the aims of the investment was to use automation to redesign element production as a one-person [...] This is where the bottleneck of the element production can be found: if the finish station is occupied, the multifunction bridge cannot continue with production. With the current quantity that is not usually

Auf Wachstumskurs mit der Hasenkopf Industrie Manufaktur

es and the automation of production must be justified by the product portfolio and planned for the long term. Particularly for series with small quantities and the production of one-offs, as at Hasenkopf [...] Manufaktur manufactures both unique items and small(est) series. Its product and material portfolio is as diverse as the production technology used for the three main manufacturing processes: Casting, [...] lly develop its own product portfolio. In this way, Hasenkopf wants to meet the market's desire for individuality even better and increase its customers' design freedom in product configuration. To this

HOMAG’s woodCAD|CAM software

advanced woodworking machinery that can be automated and linked together in production cells that deliver efficient, high quality production. The control of this advanced machinery is handled by specifically developed [...] hinges. This enables you to adjust the design accordingly. So, once you've set your parameters, you can design your products and it works out where everything goes for you. Then, you just send it to all [...] market leader, HOMAG, is at the forefront of development for this software with its wood CAD|CAM product. This software enables manufacturers to do everything from detailed 3D room planning for quotations

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

New customers with clever edging technology

benefit from this development, HOMAG offers several technologies that significantly simplify the production of popular furniture. Edgeband with pigmented edge profile Whether in the kitchen or living area [...] frameless and seamless look. The transition from panel to edge is practically invisible. The edgeband sets new standards, particularly in combination with laser or airTec technology . This trend can be realized

On the edgeband, get set, go! Digital solutions from HOMAG

apps and digital assistants, such as productionManager — known as the digital job folder — also support the production process both in work preparation and in production. Managing Director Manuel zum Buttel [...] the machines that enable more efficient day-to-day work, the use of digital products also greatly simplifies the production process. Manuel zum Buttel and his employee Katharina Höppner use the edgeband [...] ZB Holzsysteme from Rastede, northern Germany, specializes in the production of furniture and objects. They work as suppliers for woodworking shops and industry as well as for architects, planning offices