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ewe Küchen: Secure packaging of unique products

ultimately needed for the packaging. "The required data is provided slightly ahead of time. With up to six carcasses as a buffer, we scan the barcode of a cabinet directly in front of the packaging. This creates [...] further, because it would simplify the picking process and reduce the amount of logic and expertise required." Ultimately, the individualization of the parts is implemented in a highly automated throughfeed [...] ed—for example, corner cabinets—are also processed and assembled here, as well as cabinets that require a high level of effort to assemble that cannot be realized in clocked production. In order to achieve

Investment in the future

increase in demand, however, Gätke is examining how the company will be able to ensure that the required capacities are met, because, as is widely known, skilled staff are hard to find. For Frank Gätke [...] WALLTEQ M-120 multifunction bridge with two BUILDTEQ A-300 self-assembly tables. The investment required was proportionally low, meaning this solution enables even businesses with smaller production volumes [...] they are standard and gable wall, or roof and ceiling elements. Due to the capacity and flexibility required for this, Gätke decided to combine the WALLTEQ M-120 with two self-assembly tables so that wall

Radical change, one step at a time

from traditional stick framing in favor of a higher degree of prefabrication. A first step in this direction is stick framing under roof, in which single-sided sheathed elements, called components in the USA [...] Approaches to automation With stick framing under roof, a lot of the production is manual and therefore requires high numbers of personnel. The US market is currently characterized by a steady increase in interest [...] skilled workers are becoming increasingly difficult to find and more expensive. Another pull in the direction of automation comes from the fact that North American WEINMANN customers have been highly successful

Customer report Baido, Italy

with this app, which are sent directly to the company's service partner, HOMAG Italia, help with the initial analysis of the problem. Baido employees can then make direct contact with the remote service [...] HOMAG machines. But one thing always takes priority: highly flexible production of all customer requirements. To increase the moisture and heat resistance of the furniture, Baido exclusively uses polyurethane

Serial renovation presents a major opportunity for timber construction.

standards, and producers and installation teams require efficient production and assembly processes. Adapting the planning to meet all these requirements is always a challenge—and at the same time, it plays [...] remains slow: the current renovation rate is below one percent, while the energy transition would require a rate of up to four percent. The Oikos Group has recognized this challenge and is currently involved [...] has the potential to turn buildings into material banks of the future, where resources are stored directly within the structure. Why has the Oikos Group chosen to specialize in serial renovation, among other

The timber construction business - how to make it a success story

recycling, or what the energy requirements of the property are, i.e. how good the combination of thermal insulation and building services must be. These issues have a direct influence on the production and [...] hope that rising construction costs will reduce the requirements for building, especially in the area of affordable housing. Currently, the requirements are still very high, but a change must take place [...] hurdles to overcome. Schuler Consulting helps companies navigate through the jungle of project requirements and implement construction projects efficiently and strategically from design to production. Timber

Networked Workshop (Part 1): Why Company Size Doesn't Matter

products at attractive prices. This actually plays to the trade's traditional strengths — namely having direct contact with the customer, offering excellent consultancy expertise and delivering a high degree [...] sales to production, and organizing the surrounding environment effectively. Some important tools required to achieve this include: Industrial systems and/or CAD/CAM systems with automatic data generation [...] then the capacity on the CNC will increase. This will increase production capacity, resulting in a direct increase in sales. Other work processes can be simplified by networking the office and the production

Mastering software selection part 2:

solid solution for the Rudolf furniture factory. Drawing up specifications: Requirements for the new ERP system A key requirement for the new ERP system is to ensure the previous flow of information. This [...] and thus to see directly which part is produced or purchased as MTO/PTO and which part as MTS/PTS. Without a variant-capable ERP system, the MTO parts from the OE are transferred directly to the cMES and [...] sustainability in order to be able to compete with the low prices. Such a "mass customisation" model requires manufacturing individual components quickly and efficiently in order to deliver customised orders

HOMAG Treff 2022 in Holzbronn: Together again

questions and concerns directly with the HOMAG experts. Further valuable information on various topics was given in various technical presentations. The right solution for every requirement The focus of the [...] individual automation with five-axis processing for the entry-level woodworking shops up to industrial requirements. Panel-shaped materials can thus be divided and processed with optimized waste levels. Therefore

SAWTEQ B-130 (now S-100) noticeably increases performance

people," recalls Jörg Schwieck. Same output in a third of the time Now, only one saw operator is required. Processing is also significantly faster: The same output is achieved in one third of the time — [...] why the project was not implemented in the end. Reduces material consumption The new SAWTEQ B-130 requires little more space than a well-equipped sliding table saw. However, the difference is that the new [...] simply imported in CSV format for each job. CADplan then generates the optimized cutting patterns directly at the saw. This speeds up the process and minimizes material consumption. Intuitive guidance through