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Industry 4.0 is now the norm for Erfi

a single machine to an interlinked system — with all the features and software applications of Industry 4.0. The machines in the interlinked system were optimally placed in an existing building. Visitors [...] malfunctions. As you can see, here too, erfi is proceeding completely according to the criteria of Industry 4.0. [...] be produced on an automated production line from HOMAG. The system fulfills all the criteria of Industry 4.0 and will also soon be "tapio ready." "We had to do something," says Andreas Fischer, the junior

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

decision to network your workshop and therefore embrace the "Industry 4.0" trend is a step in the right direction. In addition, the topic of "Industry 4.0" and thus the digitalization of production processes is [...] outside perspective often helps when it comes to intelligently and efficiently tackling the topic of Industry 4.0 and therefore the digitalization of production processes without the need for gimmicks. The different [...] media, competition or end customers. The production systems in the carpentry trade and the furniture industry are facing major changes, making it essential for all companies—regardless of their size—to use

48 hours is all it takes

achieve higher productivity. The solutions are scalable — the technology used in our automated industry 4.0 production processes is in principle available to woodworking shops that are even smaller than [...] long time." Customers expect Speedmaster to offer a very high level of quality that goes beyond industrial requirements: "This processing precision is best achieved with HOMAG." Edging 8-mm panels Holzer

Back in the Southeast Asian market

in the Southeast Asian furniture industry is long. With innovative consulting services in the field of Industry 4.0 , Peter Hartmann now wants to support the industry in overcoming these challenges. That [...] Consulting will be focusing at VietnamWood on its range of consulting services from the field of Industry 4.0, specifically " Digital Value Stream Optimization ". Developed, tested and advanced over the past [...] and their coating. He has also been supporting companies and investors in the timber construction industry in strategic production developments for several years. In these projects, he works with clients

Sustainably on the road to success

in the European and international wood and furniture industry, he specializes in the areas of process and organizational optimization, Industry 4.0 and information flow consulting, among others. Mr. Jahnel [...] successful handover to the next generation. And the new generation is gripping on tight: A new Production 4.0 with increased prefabrication level accompanies the transition and paves the way to the future. In [...] has come for medium-sized companies to invest in digitalization and automation now. The industry is industrializing. Those who want to be competitive are preparing now. We won't run out of demand for a long

Fully automatic batch size one production at the kitchen manufacturer

guidelines of Industry 4.0. Do you think that this will improve your company's market opportunities? When we approached the topic of batch size 1 production, there was very little talk of 'Production 4.0' at first [...] "When we approached the topic of batch size 1 production, there was no talk of 'Production 4.0'. First we focused on flexibility in our production of structural parts while expanding our production capacity [...] Our aim was to be able to produce each part to order as far as possible and at the same cost as industrially manufactured parts. It's true that we predict improved market opportunities if we're able to increase

Starbank Panel Products invests in HOMAG

in the future we’ll be looking to take advantage of the Homag ‘Tapio’ platform to maximise our Industry 4.0 approach to running a smart factory which really is becoming a reality for Starbank.” A forwa [...] Starbank Panel Products is a laminate and wood-based panel fabricator for the interior fit-out industry. Based in Newton-le-Willows on the borders of Lancashire and Merseyside, this family-run business [...] manufacturing a wide variety of finished and semi-finished products for projects that span multiple industries. When it comes to product mix at Starbank, no two weeks are the same and they can range from intricate

HOMAG Asia Moves Into New Singapore Office; Gears Up To Strengthen Presence In The Region

flexibility, and reducing direct and indirect costs. Another important point is the shift towards Industry 4.0 – not just the implementation of automation in machinery, but also utilising software and the [...] 2021 after over 16 years of sales and product management experience in the woodworking machines industry. Marcaccioli gears up to strengthen HOMAG’s presence in South East Asia’s market. In light of the [...] desired productivity and output. The HOMAG team recognised that amid the opportunities, several industry challenges are taking the spotlight. Firstly, especially due to the pandemic, many customers are

Schreinerei Otterbach: Precise investment

than when changing to a different brand. Heading toward 4.0 with "tapio" With tapio, Otterbach is taking its first steps toward Production 4.0. This intelligent data manager helps processors to open up [...] company has been using 5-axis technology to create even more flexible processing options since 2017. Industry-standard edge processing The latest investment is an excellent example of how the company is co [...] boldly explains: "The zero joint technology available today is miles better than before!" The robust, industry-standard machine is fully automated and highly flexible. Three gluing processes are available on

Peter Hay Kitchen Makes Next Move

operation Peter Hay Kitchens have always been at the forefront of the New Zealand kitchen manufacturing industry in the development of new processes and the use of technology. The recent purchase of three edgebanding [...] processing lines is a significant next step: it allows us to keep pace, but more importantly expand on our 4.0 project which we see as market leading.” explains Peter. “We have invested a lot over the last few