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Meble Negro on the lookout for the best of the best
As a company in its market entry phase, adopting advanced machinery was a prerequisite for building a strong brand at Meble Negro. After extensive market research to find the ideal candidate, System TM was deemed most capable of fulfilling production requirements. Read the entire article on page 2.
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New developments in cross-cutting will be revealed at Ligna 2017 Read the full story on page 4 & 5.
Obviating the need for operator intervention at UAB Multimeda
For most manufacturers, downtime is the single largest source of lost production time. The intelligent management software incorporated in System TM’s line minimizes down time by automatically resolving errors and by reducing the need for operator intervention and presence. Read the entire article on page 3.
Minimizing waste and optimizing resources at Lauzon Hardwood Flooring Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s optimizing crosscut line embodies optimization at its finest, as it enables more streamlined production processes, minimal manual operation and maximum capacity utilization. Read the entire article on page 6.
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Meble Negro on the lookout for the best of the best As a company in its market entry phase, adopting advanced machinery was a prerequisite for building a strong brand at Meble Negro. After extensive market research to find the ideal candidate, System TM was deemed most capable of fulfilling production requirements. At the forefront of technology Established in 2014 in Czarne, Poland, Meble Negro manufactures upholstery furniture of which only the best materials are employed. Due to rapid business growth and rising production requirements, the company embraces cutting-edge technology to maintain a strong market position. The optimizing cross-cut line System TM’s solution consists of an OptiFeed 6000, a ripsaw and planer, a Microtec Goldeneye 501 scanner, two optimizing cross-
cut saws, Opti-Kap 5003 and five Opti-Stack 3000 stacking machines. Initially, an Opti-Feed 6000 feeds workpieces straight into a ripsaw/planer solution which splits and calibrates workpieces on all four sides. This enhances the scan results of workpieces once they arrive at the Microtec Goldeneye 501 scanner further on. Prior to scanning, workpieces are sorted out to eliminate those of poor quality. A trim saw, placed before the scanner, trims workpieces with spear ends and/or curved workpieces.
This improves the quality of workpieces before they enter the Microtec Goldeneye 501 scanner. After scanning takes place, workpieces are collected in batches and transported to two optimizing cross-cut saws, Opti-Kap 5003. Workpieces are cut by making the most effective use of raw wood in relation to what the customer wishes to produce. After crosscutting, workpieces are sorted out by sorting lines – a combination of four belts for manual stacking of finger-jointing lengths and five Opti-Stack 3000 machines for automatic stacking of fixed lengths.
OPTI-STACK 3000
Automated stacking systems
OPTI-KAP 5003
Optimizing cross-cut saws
MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 501 SCANNER
Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut
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System TM’s new handling solution consists of the following: Two Opti-Feed 6000 automated feeding systems •
Microtec Goldeneye 501 scanner
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Optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003
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Automated stacking systems model
System TM’s optimizing line:
Opti-Stack 3000
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Wood species: Softwood Number of operators:
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Obviating the need for operator intervention at UAB Multimeda
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For most manufacturers, downtime is the single largest source of lost production time. The intelligent management software incorporated in System TM’s line minimizes down time by automatically resolving errors and by reducing the need for operator intervention and presence. UAB Multimeda Established in Radviliškis, Lithuania in 1998, UAB Multimeda employs over 350 employees. UAB Multimeda manufactures tables, chairs, beds, racks and various furniture parts. It is one of Lithuania’s largest birch wood processing companies, collaborating with main partners such as multinational company IKEA. The Opti-Kap 5003 line UAB Multimeda’ s Opti-Kap 5003-line investment serves as a significant step toward
achieving workpiece quality and uniformity improvement due to the impeccable accuracy of the Opti-Kap 5003 saw. The initial stage of the Opti-Kap 5003 line is defined as the moulding of workpieces. Once workpieces have been processed by the moulder, they are measured by a moisture meter placed in line with the moulder. This device detects and sorts out workpieces with moisture contents above moisture content limits. Workpieces that adhere to moisture content
limits are eventually carried onto a Microtec Goldeneye 301 scanner for the identification of hardwood abnormalities and defects. Next, the Opti-Kap 5003 saw optimizes and cuts workpieces into components by making the most effective use of raw wood. Finally, workpieces are carried out to sorting belt conveyors in which they are categorized according to wood qualities, finger-jointing and fixed lengths.
OPTI-KAP 5003
Optimizing cross-cut saw
MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 301 SCANNER
Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut
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System TM’s new handling solution consists of the following: •
Microtec Goldeneye 301 scanner
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Optimizing cross-cut saw model Opti-Kap 5003
System TM’s optimizing line: Production:
Furniture components
Wood species: Hardwood Number of operators:
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Production examples from UAB Multimeda
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The highly anticipated introduction of the new cross-cut saw Opti-Kap 5100 will take place at Ligna 2017 q
System TM is pleased to welcome you to LIGNA 2017 Hall 27, Stand D28
System TM to unveil latest product developments at Ligna 2017:
For free e-tickets, please contact Malene Bou Zeid, mbz@systemtm.com
System TM’s newest product developments have been kept secret up until now and will be unveiled at Ligna 2017. Come join us, as we showcase a new optimization cross-cut saw series, Opti-Kap 5100, designed to be more user-friendly in terms of operation and service, built stronger and equipped with improved intelligent management software. In addition, we will demonstrate an Opti-Solution line in full operation including an automated infeed system.
OPTI-STACK 3000 Automated stacking system
JAN JENSEN SAMUELSEN
Chief Executive Officer
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THOMAS H. OLESEN
Chief Operating Officer Development, Service & Electrical Engineering
BJARNE HØJRIIS KJÆR
Chief Operating Officer Mechanical Engineering & Project Management
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PER JØRGENSEN Chief Sales Officer
PER JUUL JENSEN Area Sales Manager
ALLAN THEM
JEAN-LUC CROTEAU
PETER SIMONSEN
MORTEN PLEJDRUP
Area Sales Manager
Area Sales Manager
MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 500 SERIES Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut
Area Sales Manager
Area Sales Manager
CLAUS RASMUSSEN Area Sales Manager
OPTI-FEED 6000 VACK Automated vacuum feeding system
Demonstrated at the System TM stand: A fully-automatic system solution including scanner consisting of the following: • Automated feeding system model Opti-Feed 6000 Vack • Microtec Goldeneye 502 scanner with x-ray • Two optimizing cross-cut saws Opti-Kap 5100 • Automated stacking system model Opti-Stack 3000 MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 300 SERIES Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut
• Finger-joint batch infeed system
One scanner - one saw concept consists of the following:
OPTI-KAP 5100
• Microtec Goldeneye 300 series scan-
Optimizing cross-cut saws
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STIG LIND
In-House Sales Enigineer
MALENE KOUSTRUP Marketing- & Sales Manager Assistant
MALENE BOU ZEID Marketing- & Sales Assistant
LISE HALD
Marketing Coordinator
TOMMY SØRENSEN Site Manager
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Flooring examples from Lauzon Hardwood Flooring in Canada q
Minimizing waste and optimizing resources at Lauzon Hardwood Flooring Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s optimizing cross-cut line embodies optimization at its finest, as it enables more streamlined production processes, minimal manual operation and maximum capacity utilization. Striving for excellence Lauzon Hardwood Flooring was founded in 1985 by David Lauzon in Papineauville, Quebec. Headquartered there today, the company employs 650 people in six manufacturing facilities across the province. Lauzon Hardwood Flooring is a family business and a North American leader in premium hardwood flooring. Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s dedication to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction is manifested in its constant pursuit of new technologies. Adopting leading-edge technology allows Lauzon Hardwood Flooring to produce an impressive array of flooring options while minimizing waste and optimizing resources. Facing low-cost competition The Canadian hardwood flooring industry has faced increased competition in recent years. Emerging countries such as China are lower-cost producers who have quickly positioned themselves in the Canadian market. Thus, innovation and new technological efficiencies play a major role for the Canadian hardwood flooring industry in staying one step ahead of the low-cost competition.
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The technological capabilities of System TM’s optimizing cross-cut line help keep costs at a minimum, as they diminish operator dependence through automation. Thus, by automating production machinery, optimizing resources and increasing capacity at Lauzon Hardwood Flooring, production processes become much more refined and efficient. In addition, the optimizing cross-cut line generates economies of scale as it enables an increase in Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s production volume and consequently, reduces per-unit costs. A highly advanced optimizing cross-cut line Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s line consists of a batch planer, a scanner and two optimizing cross-cut saws, Opti-Kap 5003, linked together by material handling systems. At first, workpieces are fed into the line by two feeding systems, in which each feeding system creates batches of workpieces. These are fed into a self-centering batch planer, and then transported to a scanning unit. A trim saw, placed in between the planer and scanner, trims workpieces with spear ends and/or
curved workpieces. Then, a high-speed scanner feeder feeds workpieces into a scanner. After scanning takes place, workpieces enter a buffer system that distributes workpieces to two Opti-Kap 5003 saws. Finally, workpieces are managed by sorting belts which sort workpieces out and thus, prepare them for the subsequent processes. Customization is our strength Throughout the design and development of this System TM cross-cut line, countless drawings were outlined to bring forth a system solution of maximum capacity and lumber utilization. The construction of this line is rather unique, as it is tailored to fit with Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s existing machinery and facilities. Thus, installing System TM’s line and integrating this with Lauzon Hardwood Flooring’s existing machinery was a delicate task. However, System TM showed consideration for business continuity by doing its utmost to minimize manufacturing downtime throughout the installation process.
Two optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003
OPTI-KAP 5003
Optimizing cross-cut saws
System TM’s optimizing flooring solution: Production: Flooring Wood species: Hardwood Number of operators:
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Flooring examples from Lauzon Hardwood Flooring
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From visit to investment in the blink of an eye In October 2015, PZ Tiles & Lumber visited System TM to see our plant, to gain a better understanding of System TM’s products and to observe how we conduct business. Highly pleased with what they saw, PZ Tiles & Lumber submitted an order for a moulder line very shortly after their visit. Leading-edge technology equipment PZ Tiles & Lumber was established in the late 90’s in the northern part of Israel. The company imports wood from European sawmills and is one of the nation’s leading providers of wood components to the building industry. At PZ Tiles & Lumber, there is a strong demand for machinery of the newest technology and strictest standards. Area of expertise: intelligent systems As PZ Tiles & Lumber values state-of-theart technology, System TM’s solution fulfills the needs of the company in all respects. This high-speed moulder is packed with cuttingedge technology. Its uniqueness lies in its multi-functionality, in the sense that it provides the flexibility to outfeed various length dimensions of workpieces from the moulder at up to 250 meters/minute.
The high-speed moulder line The moulder line is characterized by a fully automatic feeding system, tilt, separator, moulder infeed, slow down belt, semi-automatic bundling, a multi cross-cutting saw and lastly, a stacker of high-speed performance which obviates the need for operator intervention. Initially, the moulder line processes mouldings, dressed four sides and pallet lengths. Then, the multi cross-cutting saw either generates short lengths for pallets or splits workpieces into fixed lengths. Finally, stacking takes place by means of a high-speed stacker which includes an automated backstop system to achieve absolute even-sided packs. Once they have been stacked, short workpieces are carried out by a roller conveyor and long workpieces are carried out by a chain
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conveyor. Laying the foundation for a solid partnership By hosting this plant visit, System TM has established the groundwork for a strong relationship with PZ Tiles & Lumber. Even the most lucid description of how work flows are managed around a plant is no substitute for seeing things happen in practice. Thus, observing operations first hand has provided PZ Tiles & Lumber a far better appreciation of System TM’s competitive advantages. PZ Tiles & Lumber’s visit has helped eliminate the concerns which may occasionally be associated with first-time investments. Following the installation of the moulder line, System TM has made follow-up visits to ensure a continuous optimization of PZ Tiles & Lumber’s machinery.
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System TM’s new optimizing moulder line consists of the following: •
Automated feeding system model Opti-Feed 6000
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Optimizing cross-cut saw model Multi Head cross-cut saw MK6
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Moulder
MOULDER MULTI HEAD CROSS-CUT SAW MK 6 Optimizing cross-cut saw
OPTI-FEED 6000 Automated Infeed system
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Production examples from PZ Tiles & Lumber
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Hannover, Germany
CIFF 2017
Shanghai, China
exhibitions: May 22 – 26, 2017 September 7 - 10, 2017
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System TM – a leading provider of automated material handling systems System TM offers a wide range of automated handling systems for the automation of main production machines. Our automated handling machines are designed to increase machine capacity and efficiency, as well as reduce labor costs. Our material handling systems are defined as standard system solutions and fully customized solutions, designed to meet diverse customer needs.
Opti-Feed
Automated feeding systems
Opti-Kap
Optimizing cross-cut saws
Opti-Stack
Automated stacking systems
Opti-Joint
Automated finger jointing systems
Opti-Solution Customized system solutions
We seek to optimize your staff resources and wood resources by streamlining your production processes, as well as ensuring maximum profitability and efficiency of your production. At System TM, we advise customers by drawing on our technical expertise and knowledge to find the best solution that fits your needs. Please visit our website at www.systemtm.com to find a material handling solution that fulfills your production requirements.
System TM celebrates 40 years of optimizing staff and wood resources
System TM is proud to announce its fortieth year as a leading global supplier of customized solutions to the solid wood industry. 40 years and still going strong The solid wood products sector has experienced remarkable growth during the postrecession years thanks to fast recovery observed in key products such as lumber, builders’ joinery products (e.g. wood flooring, doors, windows), etc. Naturally, the growth of the solid wood industry has had a positive impact on System TM as well. Recognizing and meeting the changing needs of solid wood processing is what we live and breathe at System TM. During the forty years that have passed, our success has relied heavily on our continuous product development and the technical expertise of our employees to meet the changing needs of the industry. Thus, our continual upgrading of existing products reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, powerful, intelligent and sophisticated solutions to the solid wood industry. System TM’s current product portfolio consists of Opti-Feed, Opti-Kap, Opti-stack, OptiJoint and Opti-Solutions. Our vertical finger jointing machine, Opti-Joint V-8, is our latest addition to our product portfolio. As the name indicates, Opti-Joint V-8 provides maximum capacity, precision and jointing quality.
Our path to success System TM is a Danish family-owned company, established in 1977 by Poul Thøgersen who is currently an active executive board member. Over the years, System TM has gradually become an international company with export sales of 95%. Today, System TM remains a family-spirited company which allows us to beat competition in several respects. Our organizational culture manifests itself in the deeply rooted values and beliefs that are shared by employees at System TM. Our employees stand out among the crowd, as they are the ones with enterprising mindsets, team-spirit, determination and passion. We believe these qualities provide us a competitive edge in responding to highly specific customer needs, as our employees see opportunities where others see obstacles. At System TM, we have the means, time and desire to retain close customer relations. We believe the best way to customize system solutions is by working along with customers. Designing and developing our own machinery provides us the flexibility and adaptability
to respond quickly to your individual needs, regardless how complex your needs may be. True, we may not be the largest in size. However, our way of conducting business is the main reason why we have come this far and attained our position as a leading global supplier of customized solutions to the solid wood industry. Moving forward thanks to our customers System TM’s customer base has expanded considerably during our forty-year history, as we have placed a great deal of emphasis on cutting-edge technology and close customer collaboration in terms of customizing solutions.
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Founder Poul Thøgersen, who is now an active member of the board.
Our success and longevity wouldn’t have been possible without our valued customers. Thus, System TM looks to the future with great optimism, as we continue to develop our products and put our customers at the heart of our business.
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System TM in Odder, Denmark
System TM A/S
Skovdalsvej 35, DK-8300 Odder, Denmark, Tel:+45 86 54 33 55 Fax: +45 86 54 32 19, tm@systemtm.com, www.systemtm.com