Case Study: Heiko Schmidt boosts furniture production efficiency with SCM woodworking technology

Heiko Schmidt cuts beam saw work from 4 hours to 90 minutes with SCM

The German joinery Heiko Schmidt, a furniture manufacturer, sought to optimize its production processes and overcome a lack of qualified manpower to support its growth and a planned move to a larger facility. The company partnered with vendor SCM to implement a comprehensive woodworking solution, including the Gabbiani S95 beam saw.

SCM's solution automated the production line with a chaotic board store system that feeds multiple machines, including the Gabbiani S95 beam saw and Morbidelli CNC machining centers. This resulted in a massive efficiency gain; a task that previously took two people four hours was completed by a single operator in just 90 minutes. SCM's technology also improved the work environment and allowed Heiko Schmidt to confidently pursue a 50% increase in its furniture industry sales.

Heiko Schmidt