LIGNA

Altendorf and Hebrock’s first joint appearance at the world stage

Cover photo caption: Interesting new products and technical enhancements were showcased at LIGNA 2019 The Altendorf Group titled this year’s trade fair appearance as the “world premiere at the LIGNA”. This was certainly the case as two internationally successful machine manufacturers for the panel-processing trade – Altendorf sliding table saws and Hebrock edge-banding machines – …

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Biesse showcased technological innovation transforming factories into better places to work

Cover photo caption: Over 49 solutions in action displayed at Biesse stand were aimed at all manufacturing companies, from large-scale businesses to small firms that can be transformed into real smart factories A stand featuring 6,000 square metres of automation and digital interconnection, with 49 technologies in action, three fully-automated process solutions and 50 years …

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Intelligence in integrated wood processing: Siempelkamp makes benchmarks of complete plant competence tangible

Cover photo Caption: The highlight of Siempelkamp stand was the “Experience Room”, which allows visitors to discover the topic of “complete system competence” digitally on interactive screens in six subject areas Siempelkamp has established itself globally as a leading system supplier of integrated wood-based panel plants. Its complete service chain and vertical manufacturing range are …

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5,000 m² full of innovations: HOMAG relies on the right solutions

Cover Photo Caption: Over 90,000 people from more than 100 countries visited the LIGNA in Hannover. Of those that visited the HOMAG stand, around 61% were international visitors. At LIGNA 2019, HOMAG once again completely filled hall 14 with machines, software and technical innovations for wood processing – all live in action. As part of …

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Interconnecting complex production lines

Jürgen Petzold, Marketing Management Product/Solution: Digitized systems technology WEINIG’s competence for large-scale systems is increasingly in demand on the market. At LIGNA, visitors experienced a complex production line consisting of eight interconnected WEINIG components live in action. The complete processing line from the raw material to the end product were shown. This system uses robot …

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Showcasing new industrial digital printing solutions

Joachim Voigt, Product Manager Product/Solution: Process-reliable industrial digital printing on basis water-based inks At Ligna, Wemhöner presented the new generation of single-pass digital printing with advanced digital print heads in a printing width of 220 mm. Printing is done with water-based ink systems on 65 g/m² décor paper primed by Wemhöner, with 5 colours as …

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Riding on the new trends in surface technology

Holger Scherrenbacher, Head of the Technology Center Product/Solution: KLEIBERIT HotCoating Technology At this year’s LIGNA trade fair, KLEIBERIT presented interesting developments and solutions in the fields of surface finishing, surface lamination, edge banding, profile wrapping and LVT flooring adhesives. Production lines demonstrated the advantages and uses of KLEIBERIT’s HotCoating® technology, including high-gloss and super matt …

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Exploring Digitization possibilities for small and medium-sized businesses

Christian Schulten, Director Marketing & Communication Product/Solution: Cell concepts for each customer At LIGNA 2019, HOMAG predominantly dealt with key questions especially for craft businesses: What concrete possibilities does digitization offer small and medium-sized businesses today? Which of our simple assistants and features can help carpenters with their daily work? How does every company find …

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Creating a world of smart factories

Dr. Federico Broccoli, Wood Division/Sales Director and Subsidiaries, Division Director Product/Solution: Woodworking machines Three completely automated process solutions, from raw materials to the finished product, will highlight the results of an evolved production system that’s attentive and efficient, personalised and flexible. A total of 49 solutions aim at all the manufacturing companies, from large-scale with …

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