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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

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

An extensive cultural change

a three-shift model." Production line with height offset This old production method was defined primarily by manual process steps. The frame work was already being partially cut to size by machine, but [...] employee in production through automation and thus increase the capacity of production with the existing core of employees. This was the only way to achieve an increase of 35 percent in wall production since [...] also very impressed with the production culture. Private developers observe and photograph the production of their four walls from the viewing platform. The modern production method gives them the security

SCHULER Consulting GmbH optimizes Chinese production organization

standard product catalog, each piece of furniture is custom-made to the customer's specifications. In addition, Roco offers 18 different melamine decors. The consequence for the production: an extremely high [...] according to specific criteria, including product (cabinet, bed and table) and color (decorative surface). This summary and criteria resulted in defined sequences for cutting procedures. Due to the limited space [...] Production development The furniture manufacturer Roco produces a wide range of wardrobes, wall units, wall shelves, tables and beds in melamine design for the Chinese market. Although Roco has a standard

Trade war focuses on design to cost approach

calculated on the basis of a direct product cost estimate, but using a classic mixed cost estimate. This method carries the risk that costs for individual products do not represent actual costs and can [...] producers to supply their products. The focus is increasingly on the topic of design to cost where it is important for VersaLink to be sure about the detailed cost of products produced. In order to cope [...] knowledge of the industry, including the production processes carried out there, is essential. Only in this way is it possible to immerse oneself deeply in the production processes of the companies, to understand

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

Versalink makes office furniture production more flexible

To date, Versalink production has largely been characterized by series production, but now it has been specifically complemented by opportunities for competitive batch size 1 production. Clearly defined [...] produced on four production lines, which are clearly separated according to the different product categories. While the older throughfeed machines, which are optimized for series production, continue to be [...] responsibility at Versalink. This includes production planning and the loading of orders into the respective production lines, as well as the optimization of production preparation and the associated tasks on

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

Unleash the full potential of production — application-related production optimization from the WEINMANN Academy

these to their current products? One frequent consequence of this is inefficiencies creeping into production and related activities. This is where the application-related production optimization service [...] add up and delay the production process. How important is work preparation for efficient production? CS: Work preparation is of great importance not only with regard to production, but also for the processes [...] factors that could disrupt the production flow. What potential for improvement do you most often notice among customers? CS: Often our customers start production with just one product. However, companies and