Company Category: Defecting Systems (Scanners)

WEINIG USA

The WEINIG Group is the world’s largest manufacturer of machines and systems for solid wood and panel processing. The range of products under the WEINIG brand offer a turn-key process chain solution from the raw material to the end product. WEINIG will exhibit the latest technology in moulders, grinders, rip saws, optimizing crosscut saws, finger-jointing systems, scanning solutions, and an integrative manufacturing software platform driven by EnVision and MillVision offering fully integrated production planning and product design control. Weinig moulders offer the most efficient operation in the industry using Powerlock quick-change technology – a perfect solution for lean manufacturing environments. The new Weinig R1000 is the latest in moulder profile grinding technology. When used in conjunction with the Weinig System Plus, a 2016 Challenger’s Award Finalist, the R1000 offers the most automated and efficient method for preparing knives in the industry. Raimann rip saws offer a wide array of options. The range of variation in size, speed, and moving-blade capability coupled with custom ValuRip infeed systems offer a lean solution for any application. Dimter, the world leader in optimizing cross cut saws, introduces the newly redesigned Opticut 450 Quantum. Increased production capacity and new features like Vario-Stroke and OptiCom Pro provide the fastest and most efficient cutting solution available. Grecon finger jointers provide an economical utilization of solid wood product upgrading. Jointing lines are available in various performance classes for all needs. Luxscan scanning solutions are a center-point for fully integrated systems, offering tremendous labor savings and material yield improvements providing accelerated ROI on these investments. Following integration of the HOLZ-HER brand, the WEINIG Group also offers innovative and high-technology solutions for processing panels in its portfolio – as well as the expertise that comes with more than 100 years’ experience. HOLZ-HER will exhibit a full range of panel saws and systems, edgebanders, CNC Centers, CNC Routers, and specialized wide belt sanders. New TECTRA beam saws deliver high performance via lift tables, vacuum loading and automated loading systems. The integrated STORE-MASTER automated warehouse inventory and loading system ensures maximum productivity for beam saw, nesting routers, CNC routers, and CNC Centers. ProMaster 5 Axis CNC Centers offer a wide range of configurations and capabilities, along with powerful 5-axis software to deliver outstanding performance. The new Ltronic Technology for laser edgebanding, utilizes NIR (infrared) energy to achieve zero glue line with no hot air, noise or heat-up time. Ltronic is a 2016 Challengers Award Finalist. The MultiTool System enables full tool changes on all working units of the new Accura edgebander series. Users can run true 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, straight and bevel tooling, with automated changeovers in seconds. MultiTool is also a 2016 Challengers Award Finalist. Kundig offers a wide range of lacquer/sealer sanders, veneer sanders, and planer sanders. Brilliant technology for oblique sanding improves quality and belt life. Oscillating brush sanders for solid wood doors will remove cross-grain scratch.

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USNR

USNR’s AddVantage Chop & Rip Saw Optimizer scans boards in the secondary rough mill and optimizes for highest-value recovery, delivering higher production, greater performance, and more profit to combat rising wood costs with better rip/cut decisions and reduced labor dependence. USNR also manufactures complete panel and plywood machinery lines including Coe-brand lathes, computerized chargers, core drives, tray systems, veneer dryers, stacking systems, lay-up lines, and presses. With the addition of our powerful veneer scanning, grading, and handling solutions, USNR systems offer tightly integrated mechanical and optimization solutions. Additionally, USNR supplies machinery for beam lamination, finger-jointing, and presses for the composite board industry. USNR products are known to increase recovery, value, and yield, improving mill profitability. USNR product solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of hardwood and softwood manufacturers. USNR is the clear leader for optimized hardwood lumber applications. MillExpert Hardwood Optimizers combine dense 3D scan data with the power of today’s high-speed computers to get the most value from every piece. Our 3D scanning and optimization systems let you model production value based on raw material characteristics, enhancing your profitability with sophisticated production control. The steadily expanding application of USNR optimization software is well known to increase recovery, value, and yield, thus improving overall mill profitability. For over 100 years USNR has manufactured lumber drying systems including aluminum and steel framed dry kilns, Kiln Boss computerized controls, steam and direct fired kilns, green burners, pre-dryers, kiln trucks, parts, service, and installation. USNR provides an extensive line of integrated systems to manufacture shop and moulding components, finger-jointed components, engineered wood products, plywood, panels, and lumber. As a single-source supplier for complete wood processing facilities, USNR offers state-of-the-art machinery, drying systems, control systems, and automation for value-added production facilities, engineered wood manufacturing plants, plywood, veneer, OSB, LVL, sawmills, and planer mills. Committed to superior customer service, USNR offers OEM parts, 24/7 training and support across all time zones worldwide. 800-BUY-USNR. +1 360-225-8267. Committed to superior customer service, USNR offers OEM parts, 24/7 training and support across all time zones worldwide. 800-BUY-USNR. +1 360-225-8267.

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Stiles Machinery

As the industry’s leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for over 50 years. Stiles is a proud member of the HOMAG Group, a global leader in the production of industrial manufacturing machinery. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles offers a solution for every challenge. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. | For more than 60 years, Stiles Machinery has helped woodworking manufacturers transform how they produce, compete, and grow. As part of the HOMAG Group and exclusive partner to leading brands across all processes and applications, we deliver the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of advanced woodworking and manufacturing technology and software, backed by unmatched service and support. Solutions for Every Stage of Production From single machines to fully integrated production systems, Stiles offers solutions across the entire manufacturing process: CNC Routing & Machining: Nested-based manufacturing, pod and rail, 5-axis processing, drilling, doweling, and precision shaping Edgebanding: Automated edge processing, zero-edge technology, contour edging, and return conveyor systems Sawing & Cutting: Panel saws, beam saws, and other high-speed cutting systems Sanding & Finishing: Wide-belt sanding, automated finishing lines, and surface technology Material Handling Automation: Robotics, storage systems, and integrated work cells Solid Wood Processing: Planing, moulding, profiling, and more Mass Timber Construction: Radio-frequency presses and advanced production systems from Kallesoe and System TM Digital Software: Production optimization, data integration, and smart factory solutions Whether you are a smaller shop looking to increase throughput or a large manufacturer implementing full automation strategies, Stiles provides scalable technology designed to meet you where you are and grow with you. Service That Sets the Standard Our commitment extends far beyond installation. Stiles offers comprehensive lifecycle services including on-site service technicians, in-house technical support, 24/7 parts, and accredited in-person and online training. With the largest service team in the industry, we help manufacturers maximize uptime, performance, and return on investment. Built for Today & Ready for Tomorrow Manufacturing is evolving rapidly. Labor challenges, material efficiency, customization demands, and digital transformation require smart, flexible solutions. Stiles delivers the equipment, automation, software, and support needed to stay competitive today and into the future. Visit us to explore how Stiles Machinery can help you optimize production, improve efficiency, and unlock your next level of growth.

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RazorGage, Technical Services Inc.

Since 2001, RazorGage has been known for excellent customer support and manufacturing machine tool grade, programmable saw stops and pusher systems that have set a new standard for accuracy, repeatability and dependability. The affordable RazorGage XT-PC comes with a Windows operating system which features intuitive software designed to make setups quick and easy. The RazorGage RG3 features a Hiwin hardened & ground linear bearing rail with 2 recirculating ball bearing blocks for maximum rigidity, accuracy and long life. When you upgrade the system to include the Windows interface, the added versatility of the RazorGage RG3 allows you to do even more to reduce waste and labor cost. The upper end of the product line is the RazorOptimal – an optimizing cut-off saw system with crayon defecting, parts labeling and can include pocket hole drilling and scribe marking for face frame joinery. The RazorGage Product Line is manufactured by Technical Services, Incorporated in Ames, Iowa, USA. Technical Services, Inc. has been developing custom, specialized machinery for more than 40 years. We draw from those decades of widely varying experiences, to build the finest positioning and pusher systems designed to maximize your investment. We will be demonstrating our product line ranging from the entry-level XT-PC positioner to the top-of-the-line RazorOptimal with Pocket Hole drilling and Scribe Marking optimizing saw system. RazorOptimal systems scan crayon defect marks and board length to automatically optimize cut list solutions into defect-free areas of your materials. Pocket Holes can be drilled into named parts and scribe marks can be placed where rails are to join to stiles. RazArray sorting assist will be featured to assist the operator in sorting parts by your key parameter such as cabinet number. Most companies are producing CAD designs for cabinetry and other projects. The designs are used for estimating, engineering and manufacturing. RazorGage AutoList software can accept .CSV formatted output files produced on software from design applications such as Cabinet Vision®, CabnetWare®, KCD®, Microvellum®, Mozaik® and many others. AutoList and RazorOptimal will display cut lists on the operator’s touch screen after automatically sorting and organizing the different materials. Once a board has been scanned for defect marks and length, the RazorOptimal and AutoList software determines the best fit for remaining parts in the list to fit defect-free areas, thus increasing the yield of parts from the purchased materials—less waste—more profit! Networking is a snap as all RazorGage controllers have built-in Wi-Fi. Downloading cut or drill position data to RazorGage XT-PC or Windows RG3 positioners eliminates the measuring and marking of parts that often results in mistakes and accuracy issues. Eliminate those operator mistakes and improve productivity. Any data downloaded to a RazorGage Windows-based application can be printed on an optional label printer—speeding up the sorting and assembly processes. RazorOptimal saw systems can automatically inkjet print directly onto your parts if you wish. RazorGage is demonstrating their product line in Building B, Booth #B8135. | Since 2001, RazorGage has been known for excellent customer support and manufacturing machine tool grade, programmable saw stops and pusher systems that have set a new standard for accuracy, repeatability and dependability. The affordable RazorGage XT-PC comes with a rugged Android tablet which features intuitive software designed to make setups quick and easy. The RazorGage RG3 features a Hiwin hardened & ground linear bearing rail with 2 recirculating ball bearing blocks for maximum rigidity, accuracy and long life. When you upgrade the system to include the Windows interface, the added versatility of the RazorGage RG3 allows you to do even more to reduce waste and labor cost. The upper end of the product line is the RazorOptimal – an optimizing cut-off saw system with crayon defecting, parts labeling and can include pocket hole drilling and scribe marking for face frame joinery. The RazorGage Product Line is manufactured by Technical Services, Incorporated in Ames, Iowa, USA. Technical Services, Inc. has been developing custom, specialized machinery for more than 40 years. We draw from those decades of widely varying experiences, to build the finest positioning and pusher systems designed to maximize your investment. We will be demonstrating our product line ranging from the entry-level XT-PC positioner to the top-of-the-line RazorOptimal with Pocket Hole drilling and Scribe Marking optimizing saw system. RazorOptimal systems scan crayon defect marks and board length to automatically optimize cut list solutions into defect-free areas of your materials. Pocket Holes can be drilled into named parts and scribe marks can be placed where rails are to join to stiles. RazArray sorting assist will be featured to assist the operator in sorting parts by your key parameter such as cabinet number. Most companies are producing CAD designs for cabinetry and other projects. The designs are used for estimating, engineering and manufacturing. RazorGage AutoList software can accept .CSV formatted output files produced on software from design applications such as Cabinet Vision®, CabnetWare®, KCD®, Microvellum®, Mozaik® and many others. AutoList and RazorOptimal will display cut lists on the operator’s touch screen after automatically sorting and organizing the different materials. Once a board has been scanned for defect marks and length, the RazorOptimal and AutoList software determines the best fit for remaining parts in the list to fit defect-free areas, thus increasing the yield of parts from the purchased materials—less waste—more profit! Networking is a snap as all RazorGage controllers have built-in Wi-Fi. Downloading cut or drill position data to RazorGage XT-PC or Windows RG3 positioners eliminates the measuring and marking of parts that often results in mistakes and accuracy issues. Eliminate those operator mistakes and improve productivity. Any data downloaded to a RazorGage Windows-based application can be printed on an optional label printer—speeding up the sorting and assembly processes. RazorOptimal saw systems can automatically inkjet print directly onto your parts if you wish. RazorGage is demonstrating their product line in Building B, Booth #B8135.

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OMNIROBOTIC INC.

Robotic Sanding for Cabinet Doors Omnirobotic is redefining sanding for cabinet manufacturers. Omnirobotic has earned the trust of leading shops, making the PSA-80 PRO the benchmark for automated cabinet door sanding. It’s built to last, with a level of quality and durability you can rely on for years. The PSA-80 PRO delivers consistent finishes, higher throughput, and lower sanding costs. It runs with precision and stability day after day, engineered for decades of consistent sanding performance. It automatically detects and sands shaker doors, flat panels, and custom parts with zero programming, combining advanced capability with simple, plug-and-play operation.

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Leadermac USA/Cantek America, Inc./Akhurst Machinery

Founded in 1938, Akhurst is one of North America’s largest independent machinery distributors, with five branches strategically located across Canada, along with a sales office dedicated to their U.S. customer base. Akhurst Machinery Group also includes the operations of Cantek America Inc. and Leadermac USA who are set up to distribute equipment directly and through dealers throughout the United States. With sales and service staff strategically located across Canada and the US, Akhurst can offer their customers local support that is unparalleled in the industry. Working as a full-service organization, they can assist you with the selection of your equipment, financing, installation, training, parts support, and after-sales service. Cantek America Inc. | Leading and providing solid wood and panel processing machinery with top design quality and excellent overall dollar value for the North American market since 1985. Leadermac USA | Manufacturing moulders to the highest quality standards and offering the latest technology together with the greatest productivity at the lowest unit cost since 1972.

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Koch Machinery & Systems

Koch Machinery offers drilling and doweling equipment for both single-end computer controlled and double-end configurations. Paul Saws division offers optimized crosscut saws as well as moving blade ripsaws for solid wood and wide arbor ripsaw for panel material. We also offer a full range of Dynma case and door clamps as well as orbital wrapping solutions from Plasticband. Through our partners at Zippy Vision, we offer a profile scanning solution for inspection and evaluation for precise quality control of wood profiles

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James L. Taylor Mfg. / Ultimizers

James L. Taylor Mfg. has been manufacturing woodworking equipment in Poughkeepsie, NY since 1911. With three distinct product lines we aim to help our customers improve their processes with American made, well built, efficient and safe machinery. JLT Clamps is our custom shop clamping line that focuses on door, drawer, edge, and face gluing applications. The machines are compact, sturdy, and simple to use. Taylor Clamps, known mostly for our Clamp Carrier, takes door clamping, edge and face gluing, and glue application to the next level. Clamp Carriers, Door Pros, conveyorized applicators, and return conveyors are the main stays of the Taylor line. Cameron Automation is the third product line built in Poughkeepsie and is focused on computer controlled optimizing equipment. Ripping, cross cutting, panel sizing, color matching of panels, and automated nesting of flooring bundles has been our focus for the past 25 years. As a company, Taylor has taken the leap into automation to help our customers become more productive and more efficient. Our Engineering and Programming teams focus their energy on systems built around our “main” line of products to move materials in and away. Utilizing conveyors and chain systems of all sorts, along with sophisticated PLC programming, our aim is to be able to provide complete solutions for our customers, maximize their productivity, and reduce their labor input to a manageable and profitable level. Being able to offer these types of solutions, and building them in the US, has given us the ability to expand this part of our business in North America. We look forward to working with you on a project in the future!

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Fagus GreCon Inc.

The GreCon product brand is the market leader in the development and manufacturing of preventive fire protection systems, measuring equipment and inspection systems for many industries – including wood working, wood processing, and wood-based panels industries. Since 1911, Fagus-GreCon has created innovative technology to maximize production. Our goal is to assist our customers by providing technologically advanced equipment to ensure safer facilities, optimized production, and verifiable product quality. GreCon Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems Fagus GreCon the leader in Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems for 40+ years, helping eliminate early causes of fires and explosions. GreCon Spark Detection & Extinguishing Systems provide excellent preventive protection; it does not wait for an actual fire or dust explosion to erupt. The GreCon system prevents the development of these hazards by early detection and elimination of the ignition source. IR detectors monitor the conveying paths and activate high-speed water extinguishing fire hazards within milliseconds. GreCon Measuring Equipment With the primary goals to save you time and money, we offer systems to the wood industry that record and process almost every relevant measuring need and size our customers require. Our equipment includes edge inspection, thickness measurement, blow/delamination detection, fiber inspection, moisture measurement, length control, optimization of material/mat distribution and multiple laboratory measuring devices. | Processing powder & bulk creates sparks and embers that are quickly transported through conveying systems and can ignite product and waste dust causing fires and explosions. One of the most efficient measures to prevent fire or dust explosion is the early identification of the ignition source.GreCon Spark Detection is a preventative measure that can eliminate early causes of fires or dust explosions. Infrared Sensors detect sparks or embers and communicates to a control console that automatically activates programmable countermeasures, including water extinguishment, abort gates, firetraps, system shutdown, or other PLC actions. Factory Mutual Approved.GreCon’s newest equipment includes intelligent detection and extinguishment equipment. Our intelligent spark detector (DLD 1/9) which can differentiate between dangerous sparks or harmless incidence of extraneous light due to leaky/damaged pipes or an opening of an inspection flap. Along with our new intelligent extinguishment device which reliably extinguishes sparks while also monitoring early | At GreCon, Innovation is Our Tradition. For 50 years, GreCon has supplied measuring and fire prevention systems to the wood based panel industry. GreCon measuring technology can measure thickness, weight per unit area, edge quality, raw density and raw density profile, delaminations, moisture, particle size, press pressure and temperature, formaldehyde emissions, and weight. They do this by using the latest technologies including ultrasonic, laser, infrared, microwave, photography, and x-ray. Here are some of the latest innovations. New Measuring Systems FORMATOR for automatic mat optimization that provides homogenizes material distribution. THICKNESSCONTROL for reliable and accurate thickness measurement. STENOGRAPH for inline raw density profile that improves the quality feature of wood passed panels DELIMINATIONCONTROL series Blow Detection system with process optimizations option will deliver the maximum out of your panel production. With the GASANALYZER you get reliable formaldehyde emissions quickly that comply with EPA/CARB. DAX System provides density profile within a few seconds. The Microwave Moisture Meter with planar sensor is appropriate to measure wood chips and fibers. Foreign Object Detection CHIPINSPECTOR automatically separates foreign objects from raw material. Prevent Fires and Explosions in Dust Collection Systems GreCon Spark Detection and Extinguishing System is a preventive solution for dust collector fires and explosions. Material processing including sawing, sanding, drying, shredding, granulating and pelletizing can often cause sparks, which are typically the ignition source for fires and explosions in dust collectors and air filtration equipment. The GreCon spark detection system is designed to detect these hazards and extinguish sparks in the pneumatic conveying system before they reach dust collectors or storage bins. Infrared sensors detect spark, embers or hot particles transported through ductwork to a dust collector, and an extinguishing device is then triggered to effectively extinguish the spark within milliseconds. Other countermeasures can activate alarms, abort and diversion gates, shutdown equipment, or trigger PLC actions. Factory Mutual Approved and outlined in NFPA 69, 654, and 664 standards New innovations in Spark Detection & Extinguishing Systems The DLD 1/9 Spark Detector offers additional protection with the new intelligent detection technology (IDT). IDT not only identifies hazardous moving ignition sources before a fire breaks out, but the DLD 1/9 detector is able to differentiate between dangerous sparks or harmless incidence of extraneous light due to leaky/damaged pipes or an opening of an inspection flap. The new GreCon Intelligent Extinguishing Module (IEM) which reliably extinguishes sparks while also monitoring early wear recognition. The new smart GreCon IEM has sensors integrated into the extinguishing module to detect the wear of your nozzles while also monitoring low pressure flow to the nozzles. Thus, increasing plant and system availability with efficient planning of maintenance to reduce downtime. This innovative extinguishing system brings with it a number of advantages, such as: High-precision monitoring throughout the extinguishing process, Identification of blockages, Measurement

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