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fired at the end of May, when LIGNA, the
world's leading trade fair for tools, machines
and systems for woodworking and wood processing,
opens its doors in Hanover, Germany.
And this year it will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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for woodworking and wood processing -
which has also been on the market for over 40
years - is, as you would expect, looking ahead
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One of the reasons for this optimism is engineered
wood, which will be a focal point of
LIGNA 50 this year. The show provides an ideal
platform for exhibitors to showcase new applications,
systems and machinery for intelligently
designed wood products that will shape the
future of construction. As usual, you can find a
preview of some of these new solutions in this
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The past may hold fond memories, but
times have become rougher. The industry is
facing an unstable economic environment. The
global economic upheaval is only one part of
the story. To remain competitive, companies
need to use materials more efficiently and
make their production processes more flexible.
LIGNA 2025 comes at just the right time to
provide the industry with the positive impetus
and optimism it needs. Challenging times call
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CONTENTS
WOODWORKING WORLD 6
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY 10
HOMAG
BUILDING LIVING SPACES
ON FOCUS
LIGNA 2025 perfectly showcases the key role of wood-based materials
in sustainable construction, with a focus on ‘ENGINEERED
WOOD’.
IMA SCHELLING
WHAT INSPIRED YESTERDAY REVOLUTIONISES TOMORROW
DIEFFENBACHER
YOUR CHALLENGES. OUR SOLUTIONS.
SALVAMAC
INNOVATION AND RELIABILITY FOR THE FUTURE OF WOOD CUTTING
SCM
A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER FOR EACH STAGE OF THE
PRODUCTION PROCESS
WEINIG
GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATIONS
INNOVATION MEETS TRADITION
Vollmer
VOLLMER BRINGS PRECISION TO THE WOOD INDUSTRY
FURNITURE 18
imos AG
ENHANCING FURNITURE SALES AND PRODUCTION WITH AI
SURFACES 19
Hesse Lignal
NO YELLOWING OF SURFACES THAT ARE STAINED OR COATED IN
WHITE
Jowat
UNFILLED PUR HOT MELT ADHESIVES FOR HIGH-QUALITY BONDING
IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY
DECORS 22
Hönle
MODULAR CURING SYSTEMS FOR THE FINISHING OF
LAMINATE FLOORING AND DECORATIVE PANELS
Hymmen
TAKING PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY TO A NEW LEVEL WITH INNOVA-
TIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS
REHAU
BRIDGE BETWEEN NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABILITY 25
UNTHA
“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A SOLUTION”
WEIMA
ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION:
BRENNHOLZWERK TRIER LIVES THE SUSTAINABLE DREAM
SAFETY 28
NESTRO
NEW NESTRO ® FILTERS FOR 10,000 – 30,000 M³/H
Höcker Polytechnik
THE PERFECT PARTNERS FOR WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTION
Fagus-GreCon
BREAKING LIMITS. DEFINING THE FUTURE
TIMBER CONSTRUCTION 31
MiCROTEC
MACHINE STRENGTH GRADING AS A FOUNDATION
FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
TOOLS 32
LEUCO
WE SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH CREATIVITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Leitz
INNOVATIVE EDGE PROCESSING IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY
TRENDS 34
ACS
MAKING STURDY, SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD WITH CHEAP,
NATURAL MATERIALS
Vecoplan
40 % HIGHER CHIPPING EFFICIENCY
C.F. Nielsen A/S and RUF
WORLD’S LARGEST AND MOST POWERFUL BRIQUETTING PRESS?
GUIDE TO PRODUCTS AND
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SMARTER CONSTRUCTION
LIGNA 2025 perfectly showcases the key role of wood-based materials in sustainable construction, with a focus on ‘ENGINEERED WOOD’.
When the natural material wood meets
cutting-edge technology and expert craftsmanship,
the result is ‘ENGINEERED WOOD.’ With
this focus topic, LIGNA in Hanover will provide
an ideal platform for exhibitors that will showcase
new applications, systems, and machines
for intelligently designed timber products that
are shaping the future of construction.
CO₂-binding wood-based materials are
gaining importance as a sustainable alternative
to concrete and steel, which generate significant
emissions. Engineered wood also enables
streamlined prefabrication processes and promotes
the efficient use of wood resources. Last
but not least, it plays a key role in advancing the
circular economy.
“At LIGNA 2025, the focus topic
‘ENGINEERED WOOD’ will showcase the full
spectrum of pioneering solutions that unlock
the potential of solid wood and wood-based
materials,” says Stephanie Wagner, Head of
LIGNA at Deutsche Messe. “From joinery machines
to automated production lines for manufacturing
CLT and other solid wood products,
as well as robots and robotic systems for assembling
and joining wooden elements, drying
systems, and treatment technologies for
wood finishing – right through to software solutions
for planning, designing, and producing
mass timber structures – everything will be on
display at LIGNA 2025 under the focus theme
‘ENGINEERED WOOD.’”
CUSTOMISED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Minda Industrieanlagen GmbH will showcase
its latest customised production systems
for glued laminated timber products at LIGNA
2025 in Hanover. In 2020, the company introduced
the TimberPress X 100 eco, a CLT press
capable of fully automated production of
cross-laminated timber panels, including window
and door cut-outs.
Minda aims to impress with the resource
efficiency, reliability, and high performance of
its systems presented in Hanover, offering a
comprehensive package tailored to discerning
customers. This package includes planning,
engineering, production – including initial
commissioning at Minda’s premises – installation,
final commissioning, operator training,
and system optimization. Minda works
flexibly with the user’s project team or delivers
the complete system as a general contractor.
Upon request, quality control systems, finger-jointing
lines, planing machines, and other
processing and packaging machines can be integrated
into the production line. In addition
to boosting performance, a key focus of recent
developments has been improving resource efficiency
to minimize wood consumption during
production.
NEW STANDARD IN WOODWORKING
ANNOUNCED
At LIGNA 2025, Weinig will be stronger
than ever, showcasing both proven solutions
for individual requirements in wood-based
panel and solid wood processing, as well as
an impressive array of new developments.
This year, the focus will be on Weinig System
Solutions, offering customised and holistic solutions
in the CLT sector.
A key highlight at LIGNA 2025 will be a
3D-animated CLT production line, brought to
life on a large LED wall, complete with a virtual
factory tour. Additionally, interactive screen stations
will allow visitors to analyse and plan individual
projects together with the Weinig System
Solutions team. The Essetre Multiwall surface
processing machine, featuring a 6-axis processing
unit, will demonstrate groundbreaking possibilities
in production, showcasing sophisticated
solutions for CLT and timber frame construction
– paving the way for the next level in timber
house construction.
INSULATION MATERIALS MADE FROM
RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS
The wood industry is a key business area
for global automation partner Grenzebach. At
LIGNA 2025, Grenzebach will present cuttingedge
veneer drying technologies, ranging from
individual dryers with manual loading and unloading
to complete veneer drying lines with integrated
inspection, sorting, and stacking solutions.
Designed to accommodate the unique
properties of different products, these solutions
prioritize maximum energy efficiency.
Beyond classic veneer drying, Grenzebach
also develops innovative production solutions
for insulation materials made from renewable
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printing not only allows for precise reproduction
of rounded or complex multi-curved contours
but also enables the efficient integration
of cavities and support structures. Additionally,
the milling process unlocks new possibilities in
surface design – whether smooth, roughened,
or individually textured – offering nearly limitless
creative potential.
At LIGNA 2025, Reichenbacher Hamuel will
introduce two groundbreaking machine concepts:
the OPUS- 5K, an entry-level machine
featuring a PIN table and an advanced nesting
function, and the ECO HybriDX-LT, designed to
set new standards by integrating large-format
3D printing with a milling system for post-processing
in a single machine. By combining decades
of CNC expertise with modern AF technology,
Reichenbacher is revolutionizing future
manufacturing with an intelligent mix of materials
and unparalleled flexibility.
CLEVER ROBOT AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
raw materials. Its systems enable the production
of high-quality, environmentally friendly,
and safe-to-process flexible insulation mats
from wood fibres. With excellent thermal insulation
values, diffusion openness, and soundproofing
properties, these mats are ideal for
both new construction and renovation projects.
Grenzebach supports its customers throughout
the entire process, from planning and implementing
production facilities to long-term operational
support.
3D PRINTING BECOMES INDISPENSABLE IN
TRADITIONAL WOOD PROCESSING
Reichenbacher Hamuel, a leading German
machine manufacturer, aims to set new standards
in engineered wood through its innovative
work in hybrid production. The company
firmly believes that material mixing will shape
the industry’s future.
Hybrid manufacturing processes are revolutionizing
the production of complex construction
elements for stairs, doors, furniture, balconies,
and walls. Their designs will evolve – both
in structural concept and material selection. 3D
Globe Machine Manufacturing, based in
Tacoma, USA, will present its solutions for the
ENGINEERED WOOD sector at LIGNA 2025. For
North Americans, LIGNA is the most important
event in the woodworking and wood processing
industry, bringing together manufacturers,
suppliers, and innovators from around the
world. As a long-time exhibitor, Globe Machine
Manufacturing has helped improve production
efficiency, quality, and profitability across a variety
of applications over the years. This tradition
will continue in 2025 with the presentation
of new developments, including OSB, MDF, and
particleboard production lines with customized
systems for sawing, sanding, sorting, stacking,
and packaging. The company will also showcase
new solutions for plywood, I-joist, and engineered
wood production in Hanover.
As a certified FANUC integrator, Globe
Machine Manufacturing specializes in robotic
automation solutions that increase throughput,
reduce waste, and improve plant efficiency.
Visitors to LIGNA 2025 will have the opportunity
to explore the possibilities of robotic automation
and discover how Globe’s solutions can
transform their operations.
www.ligna.de
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WOODWORKING WORLD
AWARD FOR NEW FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world‘s
most prestigious accolades for outstanding design.
Now, Fagus-GreCon has received the highest
honor. The independent iF judging panel has
awarded the GreCon PROTECTOR, the next generation
of preventive industrial fire protection
systems (comprising spark/flame detection, a
control unit, and an extinguishing module), with
the iF Gold Award.
tionality and aesthetics, the GreCon PROTECTOR
sets new standards in industrial safety. It detects
and extinguishes sparks in pipelines, machine
fire protection, and object protection,
helping to prevent fires and explosions in production
facilities – before they can even start.
USER-ORIENTED DESIGN AS THE DRIVING
FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE
The iF judging panel particularly emphasized
that Fagus-GreCon has successfully combined
user-friendliness with industrial safety
– guided by the company’s deeply rooted
Bauhaus principles. The system merges
advanced technology with a well-thought-out,
intuitive operation that significantly simplifies
users‘ daily work.
"This award once again confirms our practical
approach to innovation. At Fagus-GreCon,
we don’t just develop in the lab – we innovate
where production processes need protection.
Close collaboration with our customers is a
Thanks to its intuitive user interface, modular
design, and seamless integration of funckey
part of our innovation process, paired with
a strong pioneering spirit. And it is precisely
this hands-on approach that has been honored
with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in Gold," says
Dr. Michael Mehlhorn, Head of Global R&D Fire
Prevention at Fagus-GreCon.
A look into the past shows that design
and innovation have a long tradition at Fagus-
GreCon. As early as 1995, the company received
an iF DESIGN AWARD, then in Red. Now, three
decades later, Gold follows – another testament
to the company’s continuous innovative
strength and a great tribute to its employees.
IF DESIGN AWARD
The iF DESIGN AWARD has been one of the
world’s leading design prizes since 1954. In
2025, nearly 11,000 products and projects from
66 countries were submitted. The iF jury, consisting
of 131 design experts from 23 countries
awarded 2,211 accolades – only 75 of which
were in Gold.
www.fagus-grecon.com
NEW BRANCH IN ZAGREB,
CROATIA
With the establishment of a new branch
in Zagreb, Croatia, on January 1, 2025, the
IMA Schelling Group is strengthening its presence
in Southeast Europe with immediate effect.
At the same time, the Group is underlining
its Strategy 2030, which sets a consistently
international course and focuses on the decentralization
of service and expertise, among
other things.
The new branch is under the management of Nediljko Jurišić (right), Sales Manager at IMA Schelling, and Service Manager Damir Hadžić
(left). In the medium term, IMA Schelling Adriatic will provide the entire first-level support for customers on site.
The founding of IMA Schelling Adriatic
d.o.o. is another important step by the IMA
Schelling Group towards local service and
sales excellence. The new location now offers
the sale of new machines and modernizations
in the local language, the independent assembly
and commissioning of standard machines
and the support of major projects as well as
fast and market-oriented service and spare
parts support.
BUILDING BLOCK OF STRATEGY 2030
The establishment of the new branch in
Croatia is a key component of the companywide
Strategy 2030, which aims to internationalize
the group of companies, among other
things.
“With the new establishment in Croatia,
we are consistently implementing our Strategy
2030,” emphasizes Maximilian Lehner,
Managing Director of the IMA Schelling Group.
“We are bringing our service and sales
even closer to our customers, optimizing processes
and strengthening our international
presence. IMA Schelling Adriatic is an important
milestone on our path to the future.”
www.imaschelling.com
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WOODWORKING WORLD
GEW APPOINTS JONATHAN GEIGER FOR LATIN AMERICA
UK-based UV curing systems manufacturer
GEW has announced its appointment of
Jonathan Geiger as Sales Manager for Latin
America. Geiger commences his role with immediate
effect and will represent the company at
Labelexpo Mexico in Guadalajara, alongside the
GEW team.
Geiger has over 20 years’ experience in
the packaging industry, primarily as a regional
sales manager for the Southern Cone of Latin
America. His responsibilities have included
managing business operations through channels,
OEMs, and direct sales for several leading
companies, including AVT and Esko, having
begun his career in technical support and sales
with XRite’s Brazilian distributor, Coralis. Geiger
has a wealth of experience in overseeing complex
printing projects across multiple technologies
and processes, including Gravure, Offset,
Metal and Flexo, for both wide and narrow web
applications.
Jonathan Geiger will be based in São Paulo,
Brazil, and is ideally situated to work with
GEW’s distributors and customers across the entire
territory which includes Central and South
America, whilst Amir Dekel, VP of Sales at GEW
Inc., will continue to serve and build the customer
base in Mexico.
www.gewuv.com
Jonathan Geiger , Sales Manager for Latin America
LETʼS INNOVATE
TOGETHER.
KEEP TRADITION + EMBRACE FUTURE
Precision or speed? Analogue or digital?
Customised or automated? Why decide,
when both are possible? At LIGNA
2025, we are bringing the perfect fusion of
tradition and innovation to the trade fair stage -
tangible, palpable, unforgettable!
Exciting new products
Expert presentations and live discussions
Cinema with goosebumps guaranteed
26 TO 30 MAY 2025
HANOVER | HAL 12
STAND B50 AND D50

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
BUILDING LIVING SPACES
Whether in woodworking shops or industry-level
production: Leading companies
work with HOMAG to build living spaces,
ranging from solid wood processing
through to timber construction and furniture.
Together, SYSTEM TM, KALLESOE,
WEINMANN and HOMAG cover the entire
value chain, with seamlessly compatible solutions.
This is unique on the market. And
unique at LIGNA.
Under the motto Building living spaces,
which unites all product brands and customer
segments, HOMAG is presenting the entire portfolio
in one place for the first time – in Hall 14.
The advantage for LIGNA visitors: Years of expertise
in close cooperation. This, in turn, forms
the ideal basis for intensive technical discussions
about increased precision, increased productivity
and increased efficiency.
50 YEARS OF LIGNA. 50 YEARS OF HOMAG
INNOVATIONS
LIGNA is celebrating its 50-year anniversary
in 2025, and HOMAG has been there right from
the start. The company has been presenting
its innovations at the trade fair for half a century.
In LIGNA’s anniversary year, HOMAG also
has every reason to celebrate with its pioneering
new concept and ten years of the SAWTEQ
S- 320 flexTec. In 2014, the saw revolutionized
panel dividing.
SIMPLE AUTOMATION: NEW DIMENSIONS FOR
MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES
What the digital job folder provides woodworking
shops, the ControllerMES manufacturing
execution system provides for industry.
The new production planning module enables,
among other things, dynamic grouping
of production jobs and detailed planning that
is updated daily. The system also takes into account
workstation capacities and key data such
as narrow parts, materials, glue types and other
important indicators that can be flexibly defined
and individually adapted. Backward
scheduling allows deadlines to be optimally included
in planning, which maximizes workplace
utilization.
With the new SAWTEQ S- 200 flexTec,
HOMAG is opening up new panel cutting possibilities
for numerous companies: The first entrylevel
robot saw model is making high-tech automation
accessible for medium-sized companies.
The hybrid concept combines manual flexibility
with robot-assisted efficiency.
The DRILLTEQ V-310 is also continuing
along this path, just for CNC processing. The
combined, smart robot system offers continuous
24/7 production during feeding and destacking,
with consistent precision. Random
stacking in batch size 1 operation is a decisive
advantage in the context of the shortage
of skilled workers.
INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION: DIGITAL ADDED
VALUE IN PRACTICE
The productionManager digital job folder
has already taken production planning in joinery
businesses to a new level. productionManager
Advanced is now marking a real paradigm
shift in production management for woodworking
shops and medium-sized businesses. The
digital solution creates measurable efficiency
gains by combining versatile production planning
and flexible integration of interfaces to ERP
and CAD/CAM systems with intuitive operation
and integrated functions such as lot generation
and rework.
HOMAG also presents real added value
when it comes to cutting. In addition to the
seamless connection to the woodStore storage
software, intelliDivide cutting optimization
now offers AI-supported forecasts of the production
time, the option to individually define
material-dependent parameters and the targeted
insertion of stress elimination cuts for quality
assurance.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION: EFFICIENCY MEETS
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES
The SAWTEQ S- 300 series combines performance
with significant energy savings. The optimized
chip guide and intelligent process control
measurably reduce energy requirements,
while innovative features such as tolerance-
Check maximize material utilization.
The STORETEQ P-310 establishes new standards
for space-saving automation in the area
of storage technology. The innovative concept
of the double-level storage system increas-
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MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
es storage capacity while taking up the same
amount of floor space – a forward-looking response
to increasing space costs.
Keeping an eye on things is key: woodWOP 9
turns practical feedback into reality. The new
version of the CNC programming software
boasts an optimized user interface and operation:
Clear lines, a uniform color scheme, fewer
work steps and new programming aids. The focus
is entirely on the workpiece.
The innovations in the CNC segment are real
rays of hope: From highly efficient production
and maximum flexibility to nesting production
and drilling.
Now you can see where significant added
value from HOMAG lies: Solid wood processing
systems from SYSTEM TM, customer-specific
glued timber solutions from KALLESOE, leading
timber construction expertise from WEINMANN
and years of wood processing expertise from
HOMAG. Building living spaces – the result of
this cooperation.
www.homag.com
SOLID WOOD EXPERTISE FOR THE FUTURE
rectly by telephone. This prevents unplanned
downtime.
PRACTICAL REVOLUTION: EDGE PRINTING AND
CNC SUCCESS
With the EDGETEQ P-200, HOMAG is revolutionizing
the joinery trade. Digital edge printing
takes customization, efficiency and creativity to
a new level. It opens up new opportunities for
joiners to position themselves in the market and
better meet customer requirements.
Another edge highlight: woodCommander 6
with SmartSelect and edge allocation. The innovative
production software offers intuitive,
workpiece-oriented operation without the need
for specialist machine knowledge. With features
such as customer-specific categorization, workpiece
visualization and automatic program selection,
the software enables a more efficient
production process, while a new production list
allows you to always keep an eye on the current
processing status of all workpieces.
The integration of SYSTEM TM into the
HOMAG Group significantly expands the technology
portfolio. The traditional Danish company
supplies highly specialized system solutions
for optimizing personnel and wood resources
for the solid wood industry – from pallet wood
to parquet. At LIGNA, SYSTEM TM will present
its leading saw technology, among other
products.
This technology is combined with the
customer-specific complete solutions from
KALLESOE, a specialist in automation and highfrequency
presses, for the production of solid
wood products. At LIGNA, KALLESOE will present
the latest and most efficient generator for
rapid hardening in addition to a wide range of
system solutions.
This is where WEINMANN comes into play.
The world market leader offers carpentry businesses,
module manufacturers and the prefabricated
house industry everything from A to Z
that the timber construction heart desires. From
the WALLTEQ M-300 entry-level multifunction
bridge solution to the FEEDBOT W-500 highly
automated robotics solution for industry, there
is something for companies of all sizes.
26. - 30.05.2025
Hall 27/ Booth B50
VHybrid 260
INTUITIVE. INTELLIGENT. INTEGRATED.
Why just grind or just erode when both are possible? The VHybrid 260
combines both processes in one machine - for carbide tools and for PCD
tools. This is not just innovative. Above all, it is intuitively understandable
and intelligently implemented - namely completely integrated.
Pure sharpness - for those who want it all.
// No. 1 for surface quality (0.05 µm/Ra)
// No. 1 for machine efficiency
// Also for micro tools of 0.5 mm and smaller
Predictive Diagnosis is the solution for maximum
machine availability. HOMAG Service provides
woodworking shops and industry with an
AI-supported uptime forecast. Based on daily
production data, the solution learns and thus
provides maintenance prompts and consumption
recommendations, for example, in order to
save resources or place orders in good time. In
the event of impending malfunctions, the service
department will contact the customer diwww.vollmer-group.com
No. 2 • May 2025

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
WHAT INSPIRED YESTERDAY REVOLUTIONISES TOMORROW
Precision or speed? Analogue or digital?
Customised or automated? Why choose
when you can have both? IMA Schelling will
be bringing the perfect fusion of tradition
and innovation to LIGNA 2025 with a truly
memorable experience that visitors can
touch and feel!
The company’s stand in Hanover will come
alive for visitors to experience the best of both
worlds where proven machine quality meets
digital future technologies. “Keep Tradition
+ Embrace Future” is the motto adopted by
plant manufacturer IMA Schelling for their
unique fusion of wood processing for today and
tomorrow.
And there’s reason to celebrate, as the IMA
Schelling Group is turning 10! A decade marked
by pioneering technologies, groundbreaking vision
and machines that have revolutionised the
industry. Since the merger of IMA Klessmann
and Schelling Anlagenbau in 2015, the company
has set out to cumulate expertise, develop
smart high-tech solutions and drive forward innovation
in a way that sets standards. This will
all be showcased and celebrated at LIGNA together
with customers and visitors.
TWO WORLDS – ONE EXPERIENCE
The world of tradition represents everything
that has made IMA Schelling great: premium
quality, precision and decades of experience
in mechanical engineering. Here visitors can try
out advanced technology and discover fascinating
3D mini models that demonstrate innovations
in miniature.
The world of innovations leads directly into
the digital future, where automation, Industry
5.0 and smart technology are the focus. AI or
human? – You get the best results by bringing
the two together. Predictive maintenance
or manual checks? – IMA Schelling facilitates
both. Robotics or manual skills? – Synergy instead
of either/or. Smart factory or traditional
production? – The future is adaptive. The look
and feel? – Dynamic, creative, inspiring.
EXPERIENCE TECHNOLOGY FIRST HAND –
INTERACTIVELY & DIGITALLY
The days of being merely a spectator are
gone. At LIGNA 2025 it’s all about getting involved!
Visitors will have the chance to try out
the IMA Schelling machine control system digitally
and discover just how intuitive and powerful
modern technology can be.
www.imaschelling.com
YOUR CHALLENGES. OUR SOLUTIONS.
This year’s LIGNA appearance by German machine and plant manufacturer DIEFFENBACHER is all about helping its customers and partners
tackle the varied challenges facing the wood-based panels industry worldwide. The DIEFFENBACHER team will highlight solutions
that address five of the industry’s toughest challenges: raw material supply, shortage of skilled workers, cost pressures, energy supply and
environmental impact.
“Over the past two years since LIGNA 2023,
we’ve listened intently to what our partners are
saying about their challenges in this era of economic
and political turbulence and disruption,”
says Stefan Zipf, Head of the Wood Business
Unit at DIEFFENBACHER. “At LIGNA 2025, we’ll
present our solutions – both brand new and
tried-and-tested, as well as those that have undergone
significant further development – to
meet these challenges,” he adds.
One of these challenges is raw material supply,
especially fresh wood availability. At LIGNA,
DIEFFENBACHER will introduce its pioneering
Fiber2Fiber technology for recycling MDF, HDF,
THDF and wood fiber insulation boards, including
post-consumer material. The company will
also showcase its long-established and proven
complete waste wood recycling plants for particleboard
production and its Waste2Product solutions
for manufacturing products from nonwood
production residues and waste materials.
The shortage of skilled workers is another
challenge facing the wood-based panels industry.
Simplifying the control and optimization
of production plants through digitalization
and automation offers help. DIEFFENBACHER’s
AI-based digital platform EVORIS combats the
shortage of experienced and qualified workers
by intelligently supporting plant personnel
in their daily tasks. As for automation solutions,
the MAIER Knife Ring Maintenance
Center that sharpens knife rings fully automatically
is just one example of what’s available
from DIEFFENBACHER.
Cost pressures aren’t new but are more intense
than ever. DIEFFENBACHER’s advanced
technologies help to reduce production costs.
EVORIS plays a major role here, as plant digitalization
offers enormous cost savings potential.
In addition, DIEFFENBACHER has many proven
solutions in its portfolio for reducing energy and
raw material consumption and costs. These include
the new Forming Station PB, the EVOjet
M 2.0, the EVOscreen and the new Wireless STS
storage system, to name just a few.
www.dieffenbacher.de
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MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION AND RELIABILITY FOR THE FUTURE OF WOOD CUTTING
At LIGNA, Salvamac reaffirms its position as a key player in the woodworking industry, presenting cutting-edge solutions that combine
technology, reliability, and sustainability. The company stands out for its ability to offer machinery and services designed to improve production
efficiency and reduce waste, meeting the needs of companies of all sizes.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN CUTTING
WITH 3 S: SOLID, SIMPLE, AND ABOVE ALL,
SAFE
Salvamac continues to invest in innovation
to provide its customers with high-performance
and reliable tools. At LIGNA 2025, the company
will introduce new solutions for wood cutting
and processing optimization, with a particular
focus on digitalization and process automation.
Among the featured machines are the new
Legend 500, Legend 550, and Legend 600, innovative
semi-automatic crosscut saws that
complement the best-selling SalvaPush_2000,
an automatic optimizing saw developed from
over twenty years of experience.
Thanks to the intuitive SALVA-OPTIM software,
these solutions minimize waste and maximize
productivity with a simple yet highly advanced
technological interface.
EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE
At LIGNA, Salvamac will unveil for the first
time a new push-fed crosscut saw featuring a
completely innovative loading system, both
technically and functionally. Even in limited
spaces, this system will maximize cutting performance
while ensuring maximum safety and
productivity, with a reduced footprint, making it
ideal for compact work environments.
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Sustainability is a core value for Salvamac,
which develops low-energy-consumption machines
with technologies that minimize waste.
The new solutions showcased at the fair will
demonstrate how high performance can be
combined with a reduced environmental impact,
promoting a responsible and future-oriented
production model.
One of the most anticipated innovations is
Salvacut, a high-speed optimizing saw capable
of processing up to 3,500 linear meters of profiles
per hour, combining advanced electronics
and an intelligent management system for unprecedented
efficiency.
www.salvamac.com

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER FOR EACH STAGE OF THE PRODUCTIO
At the 50th edition of LIGNA, which will
also mark the 50th anniversary of SCM’s
presence at the trade fair, the Italian Group
will consolidate its role as global leader
in the woodworking sector, demonstrating
how the combination of state-of-theart
technology, specialist advisory and digital
innovation can transform any challenge
into a growing opportunity.
From bespoke technical support to proactive
maintenance, SCM is present at each stage
of the customers’ production process, anticipating
the specific needs and adapting the services
to each industrial organisation’s priorities.
The aim is to maximise the machines’ efficiency,
improve product quality and reduce operating
costs, allowing companies to focus on the
growth of their business. A proactive approach
which, as will be clear at the trade fair, marks a
turning point and SCM works in close contact
with the customer, to achieve the same goal.
INTEGRATED CELL SYSTEM FOR THE
FURNITURE INDUSTRY
The solution displayed includes a flexible
beam saw and edgebanding cell, followed
by a subsequent drilling cell. The system combines
the advantages of integrated automation
with a flexible production and high quality to
meet the growing demand for sought-after, bespoke
furniture solutions. The strong point of
this range that machines up to 1,200 furniture
components every shift, lies in the integration of
SCM machinery, some of the most admired on
the market for its sturdiness and reliability, with
automatic storage systems, articulated robots,
handling systems, software and advanced digital
services, aimed at guaranteeing production
continuity and high levels of efficiency. It is also
a highly versatile range: depending on the configuration
of the technologies used, the system
may be best suited to a “batch 1” production or
for average-sized batches.
The cutting stage is done with a
“gabbiani a2” angular panel sizing machine
which, thanks to the automatic sequence of longitudinal
and transversal cuts, allows for maximum
flexibility both for batch-1 and large-scale
productions. This machine is powered by an
automatic storage of shaped panels “flexstore
hp”, for an optimised and just-in-time management
of semi-finished products both in homogeneous
stacks and mixed ones.
Unloading is also done automatically with
an articulated robot which picks up the sawn
panels and then drops them off on a roller conveyor
for the next step in an automatic labelling
machine and followed by the edge bander. The
positioning of the labels outside of the magazine
allows for set-up operations without interrupting
the cutting stage and power supply of
the panel sizing machine.
At the same time, the articulated robot’s
flexibility at the sizing machine’s output point
means even the panels not going to the edge
bander and destined for other machinings are
also unloaded.
The edgebanding is carried out in a flexible
“stefani cell E” that not only guarantees high
levels of productivity and machining quality
thanks to the industrial “stefani s” edge bander,
but also allows for flexible and automated
integration of the entire production loop. With
a focus on complete automation, the panels are
fed autonomously by an industrial articulated
robot. The panel return is managed automatically
with the pickback gantry system that guarantees
the timely return of the panels after longitudinal
or transversal machining. Even the
unloading stage is automated as the same pickback
system stacks the finished panels on another
dedicated roller conveyor. The cell offers
the possibility to manually unload the pieces exiting
the edgebanding loop
At this stage, the process can terminate or
move on to drilling. The new “morbidelli fx100”
drilling machine will be presented for this machining
stage, developed for batch-1 machining
and capable of performing drilling work,
dowelling and milling on four sides of the panel.
This solution allows for levels of unparalleled
flexibility and productivity given the possibility
of integration onto the production lines, always
keeping quality as the key objective.
As well as the cell on show, automated, integrated
and complete processes for all the
wood-working sectors will be on display in multimedia
mode: furnishing and kitchens, windows
and doors, flooring, construction, surface
treatment, joinery, boats and caravans. All this
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with a clear focus on multi-materiality thanks to
the integration with CMS solutions, another of
the group’s brands specialising in technologies
for machining other materials like glass, marble,
metal, plastic and composites.
CNC MACHINING CENTRES FOR NESTING:
“MORBIDELLI X50”
This solution allows you to achieve high
performance in compact spaces. The new PRO-
SPACE version will be on display at LIGNA
and among the main advantages will be: the
SMS – Spoilboard Management System software
that facilitates spoilboard panel management
and indicates in advance any adjustments
or replacements; the work table with High Grip
Vacuum technology, unique in guaranteeing the
best grip on the piece which evenly distributes
the vacuum across the whole surface, together
with high flexibility and efficiency in handling
even the smallest pieces.
Furthermore, it will be possible to see in action
the new and exclusive SCM patented spoilboard
panel which allows for 90 % consumption
reduction compared to a standard wood spoilboard
panel, by also increasing the workpieces
grip. The operator’s safety is guaranteed with
bumpers protection system which locks the machine
only in case of accidental contact with the
operator.
Designed to satisfy even the most complex
needs when producing doors, windows, staircases
and solid wood elements, “accord 500”
will present numerous upgrades dedicated to
the world of furniture. Among the more conspicuous
new entries applicable to the asymmetrical
machining areas, like the “Optizone” patented
system connected to the Maestro lab software
which requires just one click to establish
the size of the two work areas as early as the
programming stage based on the pieces to machine,
and the SVP – Single Vacuum Pods function
to separately lock the pieces on each halfplane.
Also being highlighted is the new chain
tool magazine, Quadro 35 which can always ensure
a variety of tool stations are on hand in a
limited space.
BEAM SAW: “GABBIANI PT95”
A highly efficient solution suitable for both
batch one and mass production, “gabbiani
pt95” offers all the higher-end functions and
options most valued by the market for the SCM
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panel sizing. These include the Flexcut unit for
side-by-side bars up to 600 mm, blade motors
with power up to 18.5 kW, led indicators for
both front and rear loading, led device for guided
positioning of movable air floating tables
and angular cutting device.
EDGE BANDER – “STEFANI M”
Highly configurable and customizable industrial
edge bander, designed as a competitive
investment that ensures reliability and machining
quality both in standalone mode and within
integrated cells. The “electronic touch” of the
electronic working units is easy to use even with
the most complex machining on delicate, stateof-the-art
materials. The machine’s completely
automatic set-up guarantees repeatability, quality
and precision of the production processes.
TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: NEW CNC
MACHINING CENTER “OIKOS XS 650”
At LIGNA, the “oikos xs 650,” the latest
addition to the “oikos” Cnc machining center
range, will make its international debut. This
model retains all the advantages of the range
while improving performance, offering greater
productivity and flexibility when processing
beams of cross-section up to 650 × 310 mm. The
new machine will be equipped with the updated
“Maestro lab beam&wall” software, developed
internally on the new SCM “Maestro lab” CAD/
CAM software. It enhances the functionalities of
the current programming software, to the advantage
of the machine performance and the
operator’s user experience.
Next to the SCM booth in Hall 13, visitors
will also be able to discover the latest innovations
from Randek, SCM’s partner in supplying
complete systems for the timber frame
sector.
SOLID WOOD MACHINING: “TOPSET XXL”
THROUGHFEED MOULDER
Making its world premiere, “topset xxl” expands
SCM’s automatic throughfeed moulders
offer to meet new customer requirements.
Increased working sections, spindle speeds of
up to 12.000 rpm, customizable compositions
and feed worktables with micrometric settings
for optimal tooling set-up, are just some of the
innovative features of this new machine.
www.scmgroup.com
VERSATILITY MEETS
STRENGTH –
PANEL SIZING SAW
BLADE PROGRAM
Versatile:
I Finish cuts with the Q-Cut family
I Classic cuttings with the U-Cut family
I For all common materials
Powerful:
I TC or diamond tipped for maximum tool life
I Ideal cutting quality
I Reduced noise when idling and cutting
Discover
our program
at LIGNA!
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26.–30.05.2025 | Fairgrounds Hannover
LEUCO, Hall 15 | F34

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATIONS
HOLZ-HER, a leading brand for woodworking machinery and part of the WEINIG Group, the market leader in solid wood processing, will
present a wide range of new products at this year’s LIGNA. The company, which is characterized by its innovative strength and quality in
the field of woodworking, will present a large number of innovations in the field of edge banding technology, 5-axis CNC processing and
material handling for door and furniture production.
PUR AS EASY AND SAFE AS NEVER BEFORE –
HOLZ-HER SETS A NEW STANDARD IN
EDGEBANDING
HOLZ-HER is the benchmark for flawless furniture
appearance and flexibility in crafts and
industry. With the new patented Glu Jet 725
PUR PRO, the company is setting a new standard
in edgebanding technology. This high-tech
Glue application system offers a number of advantages
that are particularly tailored to the requirements
of craftsmen in kitchen construction,
furniture making and interior design. This
further development of the proven Glu Jet technology
sets new standards in edgebanding. The
innovative technology is the new standard in
the use of waterproof, reactive PUR glues. The
absolute highlight is the new vacuum technology.
This makes processing PUR glue even easier
and safer for users. The fully integrated vacuum
pump and the completely sealed Glu Jet
glue application system remove the moisture
from the air – as a reaction partner of the glue –
so that it remains available in the system for
up to an entire working week. And even if the
vacuum drops, no problem: a sensor ensures
that the vacuum pump adjusts automatically –
even when the machine is switched off.
The unit can be pulled out cleanly on linear
guides and swiveled through 90 degrees
so that it is completely accessible. This makes
it easy to clean, check or maintain the glue application
nozzle. Naturally, the Glu Jet PUR PRO
is equipped with an NC servo axis for automatic
height adjustment as standard. The enormous
melting capacity of 8 kg per hour is also
remarkable.
The proven advantages of Glu Jet technology
remain and continue to offer users maximum
flexibility, rapid readiness for use and a
zero joint appearance. The innovative technology
ensures perfect interaction between glue,
edgeband and material board – regardless of
edgeband type or glue type. Whether EVA or
PUR glue, as a cartridge or granulate – the system
enables flexible processing with a short
heat-up time of just 3 minutes and minimal energy
consumption.
Thanks to Glu Jet thin-film technology,
the glue penetrates deep into the panel structure
and ensures a high-strength bond with a
flawless zero-joint appearance. The on-demand
melting maintains full adhesive strength without
any loss of quality due to repeated heating.
THE NEW ERA OF SPACE-SAVING 5-AXIS CNC
MACHINING WITH THE EPICON 7135
With the new EPICON 7135 “SpaceSaver”,
HOLZ-HER is ushering in a new era of space-saving
5-axis CNC machining. Its compact design
makes it the ideal solution for companies with
limited space, without compromising on performance
and flexibility. By using the new bumper
technology, the EPICON offers maximum safety
for the operator during machining. At the same
time, this technology makes it possible to dispense
with step mats or safety fences, which
opens up new variable installation options –
placement in corners or directly against a rear
wall is no problem. The new 360-degree concept
allows the operator to approach the machine
from all sides, which ensures easy care
and maintenance. A major advantage of this is
that the area in front of and behind the machine
is completely accessible, which makes machine
loading and unloading much easier. The processing
head is also freely accessible from the
front and rear via large doors. The new EPICON
impresses with its compact and user-oriented
design: the vacuum pump, tool changer and
control cabinet are fully integrated into the machine
design. This results in a pure installation
dimension of just 6600 mm with 3150 mm between
the stops. Thanks to the compact design,
installation time is also minimized, as the essential
machine parts arrive at the customer’s
premises fully assembled on the EPICON 7135
SpaceSaver.
This new EPICON is perfect for traditional
craftsmen in furniture construction and interior
finishing as well as for demanding applications
with panel material or solid wood. With the full
machine depth and all units as well as the powerful
5-axis processing head, even complex projects
with mitre cuts, free forms or templates
can be implemented with ease.
As known from the EPICON series, it opens
up completely new horizons for users to realize
their creativity. The 5-axis head and optimally
equipped drilling groups make these machining
centers absolute top performers. Whether for
panel processing, solid wood or composite materials
– the EPICON console CNCs are impressive
in all areas. Not only the machining dimensions
of the new EPICON speak for themselves,
but also the impressive hardware equipment.
Typical for HOLZ-HER, these 5-axis power packs
are equipped with a powerful milling spindle.
For maximum flexibility, the EPICON can be
equipped with different machine tables. In addition
to the standard console table, fully automatic
tables or the VISE LED table are also available.
This is how flexible CNC machining can be
with the EPICON series.
FULL AUTOMATION FOR DOOR AND FURNITURE
PRODUCTION
Automation is the key to the future of
woodworking. At LIGNA, HOLZ-HER will be presenting
innovative automation solutions specifically
for door and furniture production. With intelligent
control technology, integrated work-
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As a provider of one of the most complete
portfolios in the engineered wood sector,
WEINIG is setting a new standard in woodflows
and sophisticated gripper technology,
HOLZ-HER enables even more efficient and economical
production – from material feeding to
the finished product. With the EPICON production
cell, HOLZ-HER offers a powerful single machine
solution for automated and efficient door
production. For future-oriented furniture production,
HOLZ-HER will be presenting a new
way of automatically unloading nesting machines
with the “Store-Pick solution”. Both new
solutions enable low-manpower and efficient
production.
www.weinig.com
INNOVATION MEETS TRADITION
120 years of WEINIG – 50 years of LIGNA. A double milestone that WEINIG is celebrating with highperformance
solutions. The focus: automation, efficiency and future-proofing. Visitors will experience,
among other things, the self-setting Powermat 3000, the WLP 200 vacuum gantry for fully automatic
workpiece handling and the HS 200 with delta robot loading. WEINIG System Solutions will
also be presenting innovative production concepts, including a 3D-animated CLT system.
With HOLZ-HER, H.I.T. and Essetre, the WEINIG Group will be demonstrating its strength
as a full-range supplier.
120 years of WEINIG and 50 years of LIGNA.
WEINIG celebrates 120 years of company history
and 50 years of presence at LIGNA – as an
integral part since the first trade fair. This year,
WEINIG presents itself stronger than ever and
will not only showcase proven solutions for individual
needs in panel and solid wood processing,
but also an impressive range of innovations
and new products. This year, the focus will also
be on WEINIG System Solutions with individual
and holistic solutions in the CLT sector. The
WEINIG Group will be presenting more than 45
current machines and solutions.
SETTING BENCHMARKS IN AUTOMATION
The self-setting Powermat 3000 enables
economical production thanks to fully automatic
profile change – even with small batch
sizes. The machine reduces set-up times and ensures
consistently high quality regardless of the
operator.
The WLP 200 vacuum portal increases productivity
through fully automated workpiece
handling. The precise control system ensures
optimum machine connection, reduces sources
of error and increases process reliability.
The HS 200 with delta robot loading is
WEINIG’s first integrated complete solution of
this kind and reduces personnel costs thanks
to a precise pick & place application. Unsorted
incoming material is gently aligned with vacuum
grippers and fed to the finger jointing line
– ideal for fine and sensitive wood. The delta
robot ensures consistent production output
across all shifts. In addition, part orientation optimizes
the spinfeed infeed through automatic
quality sorting, e.g. to efficiently process waney
edge material. Parts are sorted based on surface
characteristics, aligned or ejected if the quality
criteria are not met – a profitable solution in
times of rising personnel costs and a shortage
of skilled workers.
The portfolio is complemented by the
OptiCut S 90 Superdrill, an innovative crosscut
system with an integrated drilling unit. It
enables snipping, routing and drilling in a single
operation and combines high flexibility with
maximum precision. The automatic tool change
function increases the processing speed and
saves valuable time in production. This sets
new standards in automation and increased
efficiency.
SYSTEM SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTION
CONCEPTS FOR THE WOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRY
working. At LIGNA 2025, visitors will experience
a 3D-animated CLT production line up close
on a large LED wall – including a virtual factory
tour. Individual projects can also be analyzed
and planned together with the WEINIG
System Solutions team at interactive screen stations.
The Essetre Multiwall surface processing
machine with 6-axis processing unit shows new
possibilities in production – visitors can look
forward to sophisticated solutions for CLT and
timber frame construction for the next level in
timber house construction.
WOODSAVE SOLUTIONS – MAXIMUM PROFIT,
MINIMUM COSTS
WEINIG is once again revolutionizing
the woodworking industry with the expanded
WoodSave system. WoodSave is known for
maximum profit with minimum chipping in surface
planing and is now being extended to include
conical lamella planing. Especially in CLT
production, this innovation enables even more
efficient material utilization – more usable
wood and less waste.
www.weinig.com
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MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
VOLLMER BRINGS PRECISION TO THE WOOD INDUSTRY
Vollmer welcomes the international woodworking
community at the LIGNA 2025
trade fair in Hanover. The Biberach-based
sharpening specialist will be showcasing
its sharpening machines and its automated
and digital solutions for the woodworking
industry. For the first time, Vollmer is presenting
its IoT cloud in combination with
an AI application that can be used to record,
process and manage centralised machine
data. The VPulse 500 wire erosion
machine and the CS 860 grinding machine
for carbide-tipped circular saw blades from
its machine fleet will also be on display.
Vollmer subsidiary Loroch will also be represented
with its TWIN 860 2-in-1 solution,
which can grind both high-speed steel and
carbide-tipped circular saws.
The machining of wood or composite materials
is wholly dependent on the sharpening
of circular saws, band saws and rotary tools.
Sharpening specialist Vollmer offers automated
grinding, erosion and laser machines and a
range of services to ensure precision machining.
Whether high-speed steel, carbide or ultra-hard
cutting materials such as PCD (polycrystalline
diamond) or PcBN (polycrystalline
cubic boron nitride), Vollmer is a full-line supplier,
designing customised sharpening processes
for tool machining and accompanying them
with digital solutions from its V@dison portfolio
for improved performance and more efficient
maintenance.
VOLLMER DÉBUTS THE IOT CLOUD
Vollmer is presenting its IoT cloud for the
first time at LIGNA 2025. This solution enables
customers to record, process and manage digital
machine data via a central platform. The information
is collected via the Vollmer IoT gateway
and can then be displayed on a dashboard
for monitoring purposes. Thanks to artificial intelligence
(AI) based on LLM (Large Language
Models), the cloud solution has a chatbot to retrieve
documentation or live data from the machines.
The chatbot informs users about machine
utilisation, the number of tools produced
or missing parts, for example.
WIRE EROSION MACHINE
FOR PRECISE PCD TOOLS
Vollmer will be exhibiting the VPulse 500
wire erosion machine from its machine park,
which is not only available at particularly attractive
conditions as a special “Edition 1000”,
but also underlines the unique success of the
Vollmer machine. Thanks to its innovative technology,
the VPulse 500 is one of Vollmer’s bestsellers
and impresses customers worldwide with
its outstanding precision and efficiency. Thanks
to its stable 5-axis kinematics, the VPulse 500 is
suitable for the precise machining of PCD-tipped
rotary tools – even unmanned and around the
clock. An efficient control system combined
with the Vpulse EDM erosion generator ensures
a higher removal rate or optimized surface quality.
The VPulse 500 achieves a high degree of
profile accuracy, particularly with tools used in
the woodworking industry for machining laminates
or composite materials, for example.
TWO GRINDING MACHINES
FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
Whether in saw mills, the furniture industry
or house construction, the circular saw is the
endurance athlete of precise wood cutting. The
Vollmer CS 860 and Loroch TWIN 860 grinding
machines, both of which will be on display in
Hanover, are designed for precise sharpening of
circular saws. The CS 860 and its twin sister (the
CSF 860) offer fully automated sharpening of
carbide-tipped circular saws on tooth faces and
tooth tops as well as flanks. The grinding machine
is equipped with the Vollmer IoT gateway
as standard, and also runs unmanned around
the clock thanks to different ND handling systems.
At LIGNA, the CS 860 will be connected to
the Filtration System 400, or VFS 400 for short.
The cleaning system enables ultra-fine filtration
of cooling oil or dielectric from up to two
Vollmer sharpening machines. With the TWIN
860 grinding machine, Loroch has a 2-in-1 solution
that can sharpen both high-speed steel
and carbide-tipped circular saws. Thanks to the
combined TWIN process, not only can customers
save the space needed for a second machine,
but they can also control the grinding of
different types of circular saws uniformly via a
touch screen, making it easier to operate.
www.vollmer-group.com
ENHANCING FURNITURE SALES AND PRODUCTION WITH AI
As is tradition, imos AG will unveil the latest
version of their software solution, iX
2025, at LIGNA in late May 2025.
Attendees can look forward to numerous
new features and improvements in the
software’s usability. Additionally, the presentations
at LIGNA 2025 will showcase
the impressive capabilities and versatility
of imos iX 2025.
The new release brings significant functional
enhancements across the iX CAD,
iX CAM, and iX NET product groups. Notably,
imos AG is setting new industry standards by
integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their
software products. These AI components aim
to optimize workflows and provide better support
for users in their daily tasks.
IX 2025 – CLOUD READY
A major focus of the new release is the
availability of iX software products in the
cloud. Companies can choose to install the
modules either on-premises or in the cloud, offering
flexibility in deployment. Alongside this,
the licensing model has been expanded. In addition
to the traditional perpetual license, the
iX modules will now be available via subscription,
with monthly fees replacing the initial investment
cost.
IX-NET: ONLINE PLANNING AND SELLING OF
FURNITURE
The web-based planning and sales solution,
iX NET, has seen the most significant development
over the past two years. It now features
new technology and an improved user
experience (UX). A key focus has been on enhanced
visualization, with real-time rendering
during planning and server-generated photorealistic
images making the planning results
appear almost lifelike. The planning speed has
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also been drastically increased thanks to a revised
data concept. Visitors to LIGNA can explore
further groundbreaking developments in
iX NET at the iX LAB, where future innovations
will be presented interactively.
AI IN PLANNING AND SALES
The use of AI in the planning and sales of
furniture, particularly kitchens, opens up new
possibilities for quickly translating customer
desires into concrete planning results. AI offers
innovative solutions that make furniture
planning more efficient, personalized, and
accessible.
A significant aspect is visualization. AIpowered
tools and applications can create realistic
3D models of spaces, allowing users to
virtually experience different design concepts.
These models can be adjusted almost in real-time,
enabling customers and planners to
swap out colors and decorations to alter the
From “white planning” to high-end rendering with AI components in just a few seconds
overall look. This facilitates customer decisionmaking
and speeds up the sales process. AI
can transform inspirational graphics into concrete
product information, which can then be
processed into planning documents and offers
in imos iX, eventually leading to manufacturing
documents. imos iX continues its commitment
to seamless integration from sales to
CNC machining, a concept that has been further
refined in the new version, imos iX 2025.
www.imos3d.com
NO YELLOWING OF SURFACES THAT ARE STAINED OR COATED IN WHITE
The yellowing of water-based lacquers and stains when applied on oak is a frequently occurring phenomenon. It is caused by the reaction
between the inherent tannic acids (tannins), water and certain ingredients in the coating. Hesse Hyperion prevents yellowing on oak and
most other content-rich woods.
Oak is rich in tannic acids, which can react
with water or water-based lacquers and stains.
This results in chemical transformations that
lead to an undesirable yellow coloration.
The effect is more severe with pastel or
white and clear water-based lacquers or if white
stains are combined with water-based lacquers.
This yellowing can become successively worse
after application of the coating, since the inherent
moisture activates the tannic acids to initiate
oxidation processes.
HYPERION – PERFECTION FOR WHITE-STAINED
AND COATED WOOD SURFACES
Hesse Hyperion revolutionizes aqueous surface
finishes on content-rich woods like oak and
sets new benchmarks for perfect white wood
surfaces. This innovative, water-based product
was specifically developed to prevent the yellowing
that can occur with conventional white
coloration. A brush or spray gun is used to apply
Hyperion as a basecoat prior to staining or
colour coating. Hyperion’s highly effective isolation
layer reliably blocks tanning agents and
thus ensures a durably brilliant white colour.
Its unique formulation makes Hyperion compatible
with both water- and solvent-based lacquers.
It preserves the luminosity of white pigments
and minimizes roughening of the wood
by water-based stains. Hyperion can moreover
also be used under clear water-based lacquers
to prevent unwanted colour changes and retain
the wood’s natural beauty. Hyperion also reliably
prevents the reaction with tannic acid under
light or white water-based lacquers.
Hyperion opens up completely new opportunities
to create high-quality wood surfaces
using water-based coatings. The result: perfect
surfaces without discoloration that meet the
highest aesthetic and quality standards.
www.hesse-lignal.com
No. 2 • May 2025
19

SURFACES
UNFILLED PUR HOT MELT ADHESIVES FOR HIGH-QUALITY BONDING
IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY
The adhesive manufacturer Jowat has been setting high standards with its portfolio for edgebanding. Modern hot melt adhesives
are being developed to meet the requirements in a dynamic furniture market and the rising quality expectations. The product range
has recently been expanded with the versatile adhesive Jowatherm ® PUR 608.10. The unfilled PUR hot melt adhesive impresses
with high initial strength even in elevated ambient temperatures and delivers edgebanding results with the seamless appearance
expected by many customers.
Innovation, quality and sustainability –
these are the guiding principles and core competencies
of Jowat. “We develop adhesives and
technologies that set benchmarks for quality in
their respective markets,” says Pia Strompen,
global product manager at Jowat SE. Hot melt
adhesives for edgebanding applications have
been an integral part of the Jowat portfolio
from the very beginning. At the same time, it
is important not to lose sight of the future and
to continuously develop new solutions for the
industry.
Fifteen years ago, the “zero bondline” introduced
a new era in edgebanding. Apart from
providing premium visual results, zero bondlines
also have to meet rigorous functional demands.
They must completely seal the joint
between the edgeband and the wood-based
board to prevent the ingress of moisture that
could lead to a swelling of the carrier material.
In addition, the bonding must be resistant to
heat and UV radiation to ensure a long-lasting
furniture piece.
Invisible bondlines enable high-quality appearance
Over the years, key advancements have
been made in the development of PUR hot
melt adhesives and, today, they play a bigger
role than ever in the international furniture industry.
Current market trends challenge manufacturers
to establish increasingly flexible production
processes. Demand for “batch size 1”
is rising in comparison with mass production.
Meanwhile, the bonding must be able to withstand
considerable mechanical stress within the
shortest amounts of time due to complex machines
that have minimized the delay between
individual processing steps.
Unfilled PUR hot melt adhesives have increasingly
become key to meeting these
demanding requirements. Jowatherm ®
PUR 608.10 is the latest addition to the edgebanding
portfolio. The hot melt adhesive impresses
with virtually invisible gluelines and
high resistance to the demanding conditions
in the manufacturing process. In addition, the
adhesive delivers very good bonding strengths
shorty after joining due to its rapidly increasing
cohesion – even in high ambient temperatures.
This allows quick downline processes, such as
subsequent milling operations, without compromising
the functionality of the bonding.
Seamless transition: Jowatherm ®
PUR 608.10 is colorless in the joint and optimally
adapts to different decors. The resulting
parts look as if made of a single piece, contributing
to the premium appearance of the furniture.
For the process, this means that the same
adhesive can be used for a broader range of
applications, reducing changeovers and saving
valuable time.
Highest resistance: PUR hot melt adhesives
have the advantage over thermoplastic adhesives.
The chemical crosslinking that takes place
within the adhesive after cooling and solidification
irreversibly changes its microstructure.
Once that chemical process is completed, these
high-performance adhesives withstand even
the strongest environmental influences such
as heat, moisture or chemicals (e.g. cleaning
agents, oils, etc.).
Available for industry and trade: Unfilled
PUR hot melt adhesives made their major debut
in the kitchen industry decades ago and have
since become tried and trusted solutions in the
field. However, demand is increasing in other
areas of the furniture industry as well. Supplied
in a wide range of packaging units and sizes,
from big containers for industrial processors to
practical cans with granulate for craft businesses,
they can be processed with existing melting
equipment.
Unfilled PUR hot melt adhesives couple
high initial strength and a broad spectrum of
adhesion with high yield. The minimized application
amounts contribute to significantly thinner
gluelines, which are not only visually appealing
but also greatly reduce the risk of dirt
adhering to the part.
Jowat’s unfilled PUR hot melt adhesives
range offer even more advantages. Jowatherm ®
PUR 608.00, for example, can reduce the energy
consumption in comparison with other edgebanding
adhesives due to its lower processing
temperature starting from 100°C. The monomer-reduced
alternative Jowatherm ® PUR MR
608.90 facilitates improved health and safety
standards and is free of GHS pictograms (in
accordance with EU Regulation 1272/2008 and
EU Directive 2008/58/EC). Another significant
advantage of monomer-reduced adhesives is
that they eliminate the requirement for additional
training of processors, as required in the
European Union.
20 No. 2 • May 2025

SURFACES
Unfilled PUR hot melt adhesives offer
a wide range of benefits
The challenges in the industry can only be
tackled if companies are efficient and adaptable.
While the Chinese furniture market has
grown rapidly, new regional focuses in the field
of edgebanding have emerged. At the same
time, demand for PUR hot melt adhesives is rising
also in North and South America. Choosing
the right adhesive is of crucial importance for
ensuring the success of these changes in the
manufacturing process. Unfilled PUR hot melt
adhesives provide a diverse range of solutions
in this field. The products of Jowat are characterized
by reliability and easy processing and
contribute to the conservation of resources in
different ways.
Green Adhesives are the major theme at
this year’s international trade fairs interzum
and LIGNA in Germany, AWFS in the USA and
FIMMA in Brazil. In addition to the products
for edgebanding, Jowat will also be presenting
the new Jowacoll ® GROW 125.00, a dispersion
adhesive that is 30 % biobased (in accordance
with ISO 16620 – 4) for flat lamination. The spotlight
will also be on the two new PUR hot melt
adhesives for flat lamination, Jowatherm ® PUR
609.60 and Jowatherm ® PUR MR 609.92. The
two adhesives are ideal for complex processes
due to their long open time. With a very high
initial strength, they are particularly interesting
for bonding materials with high restoring forces,
such as laminates and thick thermoplastic
foils or veneers.
Visitors at LIGNA can look forward to even
more: In addition to the extensive portfolio for
the furniture industry, Jowat will also be showcasing
the right products for the versatile applications
in the building elements industry.
www.jowat.com
For perfect edges:
edgebanding adhesives
from Jowat
Digital Lacquer Embossing - DLEplus
Sharp. Deep. Natural.
www.hymmen.com

Calendar Coating Inert (CCI) with downstream UV curing
MODULAR CURING SYSTEMS FOR THE FINISHING OF
LAMINATE FLOORING AND DECORATIVE PANELS
The UV specialist Hönle offers customized curing and drying solutions for surface treatment of wood, fiber, and plastic panels, which are
used in a wide range of manufacturing processes worldwide. The modular supply concept developed by Hönle provides significant advantages
for equipment manufacturers and users in terms of planning security and flexibility.
Curing with UV systems has become indispensable
in the production of flooring, furniture,
and kitchen fronts, especially when it
comes to surface finishing. This is due to the
outstanding properties of UV-reactive coatings,
such as scratch resistance, abrasion resistance,
and resistance to chemicals or UV
light. UV coatings enable the manufacturing of
perfect final products with a long service life.
Furthermore, the curing of coatings, printing
inks, and finishes takes place within fractions
of a second – an advantage for fast, reliable,
and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
All these advantages come along with an environmental-friendly
technology as UV curable
inks and coatings are solvent free solutions.
In addition to coating real wood, Hönle UV
and LED-UV drying systems are also used in the
production of an innovative breakthrough: surfaces
with the look and feel of wood. Achieving
these realistic effects requires a complex production
process. Layer by layer, the perfect illusion
is created through multiple individual
steps. Typically, plastic or fiberboard, such
as HDF or MDF, is used for this purpose. The
raw panels pass through several printing, coating,
and processing stations on conveyor belts,
with the number of stations varying depending
on the final product’s requirements and
design. At most of these stations, UV or LED-
UV systems are used for intermediate or final
curing – either partially or for the entire surface.
The curing units, which are usually air- or
air/water-cooled, are firmly integrated into the
different production stations, with power supply
and control managed externally.
To complement its proven system, Hönle
now offers a new modular concept that not
only simplifies the ordering and delivery process
but also provides machine manufacturers
with planning security and maximum flexibility
in application. This concept also allows the
production line to be expanded with additional
UV modules at a later stage with minimal effort.
Thereby the UV modules can be freely positioned
within the process chain. This makes it
easy to adapt to future changes in production
speed and product design.
The scope of delivery includes the lamp
housing in the desired length and required
power, along with a process-specific doped
UV lamp. Hönle also supplies a standardized
mounting plate equipped with an electronic
ballast (with power ranges from 12 to 34 kW in
0.5 kW steps) for installation in the plant manufacturer’s
control cabinet. Communication
between the central control system and the
UV system is managed via a bus interface
(Profi-NET).
At LIGNA 2025, Hönle will showcase a selection
of its conventional UV and LED-UV curing
systems, which can be tailored to individual
customer needs in terms of application and
machine environment or comes integrated into
an inertized UV chamber.
A particularly noteworthy innovation is the
technology partnership between Hönle and
the IOT GmbH in the field of matting. IOT is a
globally leading company in surface modification
using excimer UV technology, with extensive
application expertise. The combination of
IOT’s excimer technology and Hönle’s UV components
delivers reliable and reproducible results
for matte and super-matte surfaces.
www.hoenle.com
22 No. 2 • May 2025

DECORS
TAKING PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY TO A NEW LEVEL WITH INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES AND INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS
“It is time to leave the low in the sales markets of the wood-based materials industry. We expect LIGNA 2025 to have a positive impact
on the entire investment climate,” emphasizes Dr. René Pankoke, managing partner and CEO of Hymmen. With this view to the future,
Hymmen has even increased its stand space at LIGNA this year.
The aim is, on the one hand, to have time
for an intensive exchange with familiar and new
visitors in a pleasant lounge atmosphere. At the
same time, Hymmen presents all the latest production
technologies and industry intelligence
solutions to manufacturers of flooring, furniture,
laminates, wood-based materials, building
materials and engineered wood. And exciting
eye-catchers will also attract visitors to the
stand who are not yet familiar with Hymmen.
This year, as so often, Hymmen is once again
focusing on the presentation of product samples
from its own customers: The lounge seating
areas are placed on digitally decorated and
textured flooring (JUPITER and Digital Lacquer
Embossing DLEplus) from producers around
the world. Surfaces that have been run through
Hymmen systems are installed in a kitchen unit:
• high gloss and super matt cabinet doors
from Calender Coating Inert CCI technology
• digitally printed and textured cabinet doors
and a wall panel from JUPITER, DLEplus and
liquid coating technology
• a worktop coated with laminate from a double
belt press
• a small bar counter with a compact panel
from a multi-daylight press and
• the body of the kitchen cabinets with foil
lamination and edge wrapping using a
Hymmen laminating system.
The whole setting is placed in a house with
wooden beams, which presents multi-layer panels
and veneer plywood on the back for the reference
to engineered wood.
“We want to show that we are the usual
dependable experts in machine and plant construction
and at the same time always think one
step ahead in process improvement,” emphasizes
Pankoke.
With these two goals in mind, a single-daylight
laboratory press in innovative design colors
will be on display at the trade fair stand. It
is otherwise used in the Hymmen technical center
to evaluate processes to produce veneer plywood
and multilayer boards together with customers.
Films of systems in real operation underline
the practical relevance of the exhibited
technologies.
As a contrasting program to the old-school
steel, another area of the trade fair stand will
also attract newly interested visitors. This is an
Hymmen presents its Industry Intelligence solutions.
The Digital Twin will bring production
systems to the trade fair stand virtually. They
are controlled via a real control panel. Visitors
can follow the production on a large monitor.
Or – even more exciting – AR (augmented reality)
glasses transport the visitor into the production
hall virtually. Hymmen successfully uses
the digital twin for commissioning systems and
achieves significant cost and time savings.
The Industry Intelligence Solution smart2i
from Hymmen also increases efficiency during
commissioning and throughout the customer‘s
entire production operation. And not just for
Hymmen systems, also other industries or system
brands can use smart2i in their interlinked
production processes in. Dashboards show visitors
diagrams displaying relevant data transparently
and how KPIs can identify potential for
improvement following an intelligent analysis.
And if the production displayed via the digital
twin does not run as planned, smart2i finds out
where the cause of the error lies – live at the
trade fair stand.
www.hymmen.com
SUSTAINABLE BONDING SOLUTIONS
WITH JOWAT GREEN ADHESIVES
RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS
HEALTHY LIVING
SUSTAINABILITY IS DIVERSE.
LIKE OUR ADHESIVE PORTFOLIO.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
COME VISIT JOWAT
AT LIGNA
HALL 15, BOOTH A16
HALL 27, BOOTH G27

DECORS
BRIDGE BETWEEN
NATURE
AND TECHNOLOGY
AI, smart homes, biotech – the advancing
technological developments of the present day
are countered by a strong parallel trend toward
nature and sustainability. The new colors with
which REHAU is expanding its RAUVISIO crystal
Pure Collection bridge the gap between nature
and technology and combine the major current
themes into an overall aesthetic concept.
Artificial intelligence is proving its usefulness
in more and more areas of life. Washing
machines recognize which program is the right
one for which laundry, buses glide autonomously
through our cities – what was science fiction
just a short while ago is now reality thanks to
rapid technological change. At the same time,
and also in response to this supersonic digital
transformation, sustainability and natural aesthetics
have become core values. In view of the
fascinating achievements of the machine, people
long for natural harmony, but don’t want
to do without technological innovations. And
there is another consequence of recent developments:
they have awakened a desire for stability
and consistency. These poles also have an impact
on the color worlds of the future: They are
inspired by organic shapes and materials. They
radiate calm and balance, yet are characterized
by clear, modern structures.
MORE DESIGN FREEDOM WITH THE RAUVISIO
CRYSTAL PURE COLLECTION
With the five new colors for the popular
RAUVISIO crystal Pure Collection, REHAU is
once again reflecting the spirit of the moment.
The unique depth effect and the glass look of
the material in both matt and high-gloss finishes
offer furniture manufacturers, carpenters, architects
and anyone planning interiors for the
future many design options when creating individual
room concepts. The smart glass is lighter
and more resistant to breakage than real glass
and is also much easier to process with standard
woodworking tools. This makes it possible
to mill into the surface or from behind into the
material to achieve additional backlighting.
The new shades reflect the current mega
trends and create a harmonious balance between
naturalness and progress. They convey
trust and stability and at the same time provide
inspiration for innovation and renewal.
INSPIRING COLOR WORLDS FOR MODERN
INTERIOR DESIGN
The broad new color palette inspires the
most diverse tastes:
The color Alba radiates natural energy. Its
warm character conveys liveliness and groundedness
– and reflects the trend towards authentic
materials. Alba lends rooms an inviting, lively
atmosphere and can be harmoniously combined
with natural materials and soft colors.
Duna, on the other hand, is inspired by natural
minerals and subtle earth tones, stands for
simple aesthetics and sustainable design and is
ideal for minimalist, Scandinavian or timeless
design concepts.
Onda is a dark navy blue with petrol undertones.
In this color, classic aesthetics meet digital
coolness. With its strong but balanced presence,
Onda gives rooms depth and structure –
and is perfect for use in modern workspaces or
urban living concepts.
Nuvola, a light, pastel shade of blue, embodies
transparency and openness. Nuvola conveys
modern calm and creates a balance between
digital precision and natural serenity. The
color is particularly suitable for rooms that promote
openness, concentration and an inspiring
environment.
Organic aesthetics and modern design
come together in Salvia to create a color that
stands for vitality and regeneration. The chalky,
pastel sage shade with a delicate gray component
has a particularly inviting, regenerative effect
in living and working areas and is ideal for
modern, natural design concepts.
NEW COLORS ALSO AVAILABLE IN A DESIGN
MATCH
All five colors are now available in matt and
high gloss. Customized fronts can be ordered
via the surface configurator. As always, REHAU
is consistently following the design match concept
with this collection extension: Perfectly coordinated
edgebands are available in the standard
warehouse for monolithic pieces of furniture
“cast from a single mold”, as well as
matching RAUVOLET crystal-line roller shutters
with material-matching fronts from a quantity
of 1 with short delivery times. Anyone who still
needs ideas for possible combinations with other
colors or materials or would like to order free
decor samples can use the Surface Select online
service: www.rehau.com/surface-select.
www.rehau.com
24 No. 2 • May 2025

SUSTAINABILITY
40 % HIGHER CHIPPING EFFICIENCY
Vecoplan, one of the leading suppliers of
machines and systems for wood and biomass
processing, will present a chipper with
a HiTorc drive for the first time at this year’s
LIGNA in Hanover – a first in the wood processing
industry. The company will also be
presenting its optimised, modular version
of the tried-and-tested VTH drum chipper
series in a new machine design.
The innovative HiTorc drive with its high
throughput, maximum system availability and
low energy consumption is now being used in a
chipper for the first time. Vecoplan will be presenting
the new VTH 600 – 1050 BT HiTorc chipper
at LIGNA. This biomass chipper with HiTorc
drive offers a number of advantages that make
it particularly suitable for use in large woodprocessing
companies and sawmills. The HiTorc
drive is hugely efficient, especially in the partial
load range. When idling, it requires only
around ten percent of the energy of a comparable,
directly switched asynchronous motor.
This is a decisive advantage in the case of uneven
material feeding, which is commonplace
in many companies. Overall, energy savings of
up to 40 percent can be achieved compared to
conventional electromechanical drives. “With
the HiTorc drive, we offer a technology that reduces
energy requirements and maintenance
costs, since this purely electric solution eliminates
components such as clutches, belt drives
and flywheels,” explains Philipp Kasper, Director
of Industrial Shredding at Vecoplan. “No other
manufacturer in the wood processing industry
offers these advantages in this form.”
THE NEXT VTH GENERATION IN A NEW DESIGN
In addition to the new product in the HiTorc
chipper range, the LIGNA trade fair will also see
Vecoplan presenting a pioneering further development
of the proven VTH drum chipper series.
In future, the two new VTH 160 and VTH 260 series
will cover the entire range of applications
for chippers up to an intake height of 260 mm.
Both models have not only been technically optimised,
they’ve also been given a completely
revised, modern machine design. This has greatly
improved the already efficient material flow
and also offers much easier accessibility for operators
and service personnel. Both models retain
the familiar functions of the VTH series but
allow a much more flexible configuration. The
rotor, screen and counter knives can be individually
adapted to suit operator requirements.
Users also benefit from digital service options
– the new VTH generation can be optionally
equipped with the Vecoplan Smart Center (VSC).
Additional services such as Remote Service are
available online via the VSC. The VTH 160 and
VTH 260 will be presented for the first time at
LIGNA in their new designs and with all their
new features.
www.vecoplan.com
BRIQUETTING
VISIT US!
LIGNA Hannover
26.-30.05.2025
Hall 25, Stand J49
THE WHOLE WORLD OF BRIQUETTING
With the acquisition of C.F. Nielsen A/S by Ruf Briquetting Systems, new opportunities
open up for people who consider purchasing a briquetting system. Now offering the
complete range of briquetting technologies, RUF and CFN offer customers and ted parties the most comprehensive briquetting solutions on the
interesmarket.
HYDRAULIC BRIQUETTING SYSTEM
Flexible material sizes & capacities
Quick installation (plug & press)
Easy operation
Ruf Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG | Tel. +49 8268 9090 20
www.briquetting.com | info@briquetting.com
Your benefits:
For wood, agriculture and other biomass
A compelling alternative to pellets
Low operating costs
Capacities from 30 kg to 5,000 kg per hour
In total a combined 100 years briquetting
experience with more than 5,500
briquetting systems sold globally
MECHANICAL BRIQUETTING SYSTEM
Consumer & Industrial Briquetting
Ideal for agricultural material
High density briquettes
C.F. Nielsen A/S | Tel. +45 98337400
www.cfnielsen.com | sales@cfnielsen.com

SUSTAINABILITY
WORLD’S LARGEST AND MOST POWERFUL BRIQUETTING PRESS?
C.F. Nielsen A/S and RUF once again will
be participating in the LIGNA Exhibition
2025, the world’s premier trade fair for the
woodworking and wood processing industry.
The companies are proud to be part of
this event once again, standing alongside
global leaders in woodworking and wood
processing.
At LIGNA 2025, C.F. Nielsen A/S and RUF will
showcase their BP7510HD mechanical briquetting
press, a true game-changer for industrial
and consumer briquette production. With its
double loading system, the BP7510HD boasts
an impressive capacity of up to 3500 kg/h, making
it our largest model to date. Designed for
demanding applications, this machine delivers
unparalleled performance, efficiency, and
reliability.
Whether you are looking to enhance your
production capabilities or explore sustainable
solutions for briquetting, the BP7510HD offers
unmatched value.
www.cfnielsen.com
“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A SOLUTION”
UNTHA shredding technology GmbH has
been developing and producing reliable
wood shredders for carpentry and joinery
businesses, sawmills and the woodworking
and wood processing industry since 1970.
At its stand at LIGNA, UNTHA will be presenting,
among other things, wood shredders
from the LR and RS series: including the
efficient 1-shaft shredders LR630, LR700 and
LR1400 and a new product – the 4th generation
4-shaft shredder RS3 0. In addition, a part
of the extensive conveyor technology range can
be seen: spiral conveyor, conveyor belt and metal
separator.
SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
FOR RECYCLING WOOD WASTE
“Our motto is ‘Houston, we have a solution’.
We want to show LIGNA visitors how our shredders
can be integrated into their facilities – either
as a stand-alone solution or as part of a
complete system including all the necessary peripheral
equipment, such as conveyor technology
and magnetic separators,” says Josef Gruber,
Head of Global Sales and Business Development
BU Wood at UNTHA.
The wood shredders can be operated as
stand-alone units or integrated into comprehensive
system solutions. They can be flexibly
placed in the company – in pits, in outdoor areas
or near the production area – but can also
be directly integrated into production lines and
connected to other machines, as well as to extraction
systems and silos, by means of conveyor
technology.
What is more, UNTHA shredders can be integrated
into the control system of complete
plants and can be equipped with additional
safety features such as light barriers.
The Austrian premium manufacturer supports
its customers throughout the entire process.
For decades, UNTHA has been inspiring
customers worldwide with its sophisticated
wood shredders. They are characterized by
their robust construction, high throughput
and reliable shredding of waste wood.
The result is a homogenous wood chip
that can be recycled directly. This enables
companies to recycle waste wood in a meaningful
way, reduce costs and improve their
carbon footprint.
THE HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
LR630
This shredder is the perfect solution for
companies with small quantities of waste wood:
to produce wood chips for direct combustion or
for the production of pellets and briquettes.
LR700
The LR700 residual wood shredder is considered
the ideal machine for medium-high
throughput and long operating times. It combines
the need for high flexibility with a very
compact design.
LR1400
The LR1400 is one of the largest wood
shredders from UNTHA and is therefore particularly
suitable for carpentry and sawmills and
for the timber industry, where large quantities
of waste wood accumulate.
RS3 0 – 4th generation
The fourth generation of the RS model series
– UNTHA’s 4-shaft shredders – is characterized
by even greater efficiency, higher uptimes
and proven reliability.
www.untha.com
26 No. 2 • May 2025

SUSTAINABILITY
ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION:
BRENNHOLZWERK TRIER LIVES
THE SUSTAINABLE DREAM
Brennholzwerk Trier, Trierweiler, Germany, exemplifies an innovative and future-ready
energy concept. By combining renewable energy, self-generated heat, and a WEIMA
WLK 2000 single-shaft shredder, the company is almost entirely independent from external
energy sources.
Energy-Independent production: Brennholzwerk Trier
Brennholzwerk Trier specializes in the production
and sale of premium firewood sourced
from local forests. Sustainability is at the heart
of their operations. The wood is dried in specially
designed chambers heated by a woodchip
system. This thermal energy is generated from
their own wood waste – processed by a WEIMA
WLK 2000 shredder.
“We wanted a system that works in perfect
harmony and operates as autonomously as possible.
With the WEIMA shredder as the centerpiece,
we’ve achieved exactly that,” explains
Markus Arnoldy, Managing Director and Co-
Partner of Brennholzwerk Trier.
HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY – FROM
PRODUCTION TO POWER
The company’s energy strategy focuses on
maximum efficiency and closed-loop thinking. A
wood-powered combined heat and power (CHP)
plant supplies both thermal and electrical energy.
In addition, a large photovoltaic system provides
electricity for the entire facility – including
the WEIMA shredder.
Each year, approximately 2.500 MWh of energy
is produced, while only 350 MWh are required
to operate the facility. The significant
surplus powers their own EV charging station
and is fed into the public grid – directly contributing
to the energy transition.
EFFICIENT WOOD WASTE UTILIZATION
WITH THE WLK 2000
Wood residues from firewood production,
along with scrap wood from a neighboring carpentry
business, are fed into the shredder’s large
hopper using a telescopic loader. With a rotor
length of 2.000 mm and a diameter of 370 mm,
the WLK 2000 is designed for high throughputs
and easily handles bulky and tough materials –
including pallets and reclaimed timber.
“We often deal with large and solid wood
residues. We needed to be confident that our
shredder could process them without issue –
and it works brilliantly,” says Dominik Roa, Co-
Owner and Partner at Brennholzwerk Trier. The
shredder features WEIMA’s proprietary WAP
gearbox, designed for long-lasting, low-maintenance
operation. Thanks to its robust design
and integrated safety clutch, the drive ensures
smooth performance, while its compact structure
and easy accessibility minimize service efforts
– a clear benefit in daily operations. The
tailored drive solution also stands out for its durability
and low running costs.
SMART CONVEYING WITH
STEINER-SPIRALEN
A 30 mm screen is used to ensure ideal chip
size for downstream conveying systems. A rugged
Steiner screw conveyor transports the shredded
material into a storage bunker. A magnetic
separator mounted above reliably removes metal
contaminants such as nails or screws, protecting
subsequent equipment. From there, another
auger feeds the chips directly into the
woodchip heating system – supplying thermal
energy to the drying chambers and a neighboring
workshop.
A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM THAT SETS
STANDARDS
Brennholzwerk Trier demonstrates how
modern wood processing can be seamlessly
integrated with intelligent energy supply. The
WEIMA WLK 2000 is more than just a machine
– it’s a key component of a carefully crafted, resource-saving
energy concept.
“Our goal was to waste as few resources as
possible. The WEIMA shredder adds real value –
both to our production and to the environment,”
concludes Markus Arnoldy. This is a compelling
example of how responsible resource management
and energy autonomy can go hand in
hand in everyday practice.
www.weima.com
The WEIMA WLK 2000 with screw conveyor from Steiner-Spiralen.
Wood waste in the large hopper of the shredder.
Drying chambers are operated with the heat from the wood chip heating system.
No. 2 • May 2025
27

SAFETY
NEW NESTRO ® FILTERS FOR 10,000 – 30,000 M³/H
NESTRO ® Lufttechnik GmbH is demonstrating at LIGNA its shredding, filtering and briquetting
technology exclusively in live operation and is pleased about the renewed order to extract
dust and chips from all processing machines in the “HOMAG City” on the booth opposite.
In the area of dust and chip extraction for the woodworking and the wood industry,
NESTRO ® sees itself as a leader in consulting and offers closed system solutions. The affiliated
companies JPA Pöllhuber Fördertechnik GmbH, AT, and NETECS Sp. z o.o., PL, will be
presenting themselves as co-exhibitors for the first time at the NESTRO ® booth.
At LIGNA, visitors can experience all
NESTRO ® applications live in operation and get
their own idea of the performance and quality.
The new NE 380 J deduster and the NKJ 2000
compact JET filter will be shown for the first
time in Hanover.
NEW: DEDUSTER NE 380 J W/ BRIQUETTING
PRESS NBP
The NE J range of dedusters for indoor installation
is the first in the world to feature IE5
drive packages consisting of a synchronous reluctance
motor and a frequency converter from
ABB. The frequency converter ensures that the
motor runs at the optimum operating point at
all times and in any constellation. With these
state-of-the-art devices, users can save up to
22 % in energy costs compared to dust collectors
with IE3 motors commonly available on the
market. For the first time the NE 380 J performance
class with an operating volume flow of
10,000 m³/h will be presented at LIGNA. Using
an integrated NBP 60 briquetting press, wood
briquettes are produced at fixed time intervals
at the end of processing. As with all NESTRO ®
dedusters, the residual dust content of the return
air released into the exhibition hall is below
0.1 mg/m³.
NEW: COMPACT JET FILTER NKJ 2000
With the new NKJ filter series, NESTRO ® offers
compact devices for outdoor installation
in four performance classes for operating volume
flows from 12,000 to 30,000 m³/h. They are
equipped as standard with IE5 drive packages
consisting of synchronous reluctance motor(s)
and frequency converter(s) from ABB. At the
HOMAG booth, NESTRO ® will use the NKJ 2000,
the second largest device in the series, to extract
dust and scraps from typical edge banding
machines for the woodworking. The new filter
consists of just two pre-assembled elements
that are simply placed on top of each other and
screwed together on site. In the suction section,
the air flow is calmed using a pre-separation
chamber and coarse material is separated from
fine dust at an early stage using gravity. The dust
settles on the filter bags, which are cleaned at
regular intervals using JET compressed air pulses.
The so-called filter cake is blasted off and
falls into the bins. The device works as a cleangas
filter; the two fans, 18.5 kW each, are located
in a sound-proof chamber behind the filter
material. The NKJ is equipped with a spark detection
and extinguishing system from t&b electronic,
too. The residual dust content of the return
air released into the exhibition hall again is
below 0.1 mg/m².
4 ELEMENTS INTERMEDIATE
FILTER NSJ 9/5 – 38
Also set up on the NESTRO ® exhibition
booth is a 9/5 JET intermediate cleangas filter
with a construction height of almost 9 m. The filter
system extracts dust and chips of most of the
processing machines in the “HOMAG-City”. The
modular design of four filter elements is clearly
visible. In practice, the suction capacity can be
individually configured for the customer from
4,000 to 150,000 m³/h. This 9/5 – 38 design has
a filter area of 256.8 m² because one of the elements
is used as a blower chamber. Two highefficiency
IE3 cleangas fans, each equipped
with a motor of 22 kW, are located on the top
of the filter and produce a volume flow of up
to 40,000 m³/h. The outstanding visual quality
of the filter with its smooth surface is created
by the NESTRO ® typical continuous steel sheet
bending to the inside. The return air is led back
into the exhibition hall, thus relieving the load
on the air conditioning system and sustainably
improving the air quality (residual dust content
< 0.1 mg/m³). The filter is equipped with a spark
detection and extinguishing system from partner
company t&b electronic, Alfeld. The filter
bags are cleaned with the JET compressed air
pulse method. Dust and chips are discharged
via a screw and a rotary valve into a deduster
that is connected via a transport duct.
SHREDDER NSL 60
Single-shaft shredders of the NSL series
from NESTRO ® are characterized by extremely
robust technology. Single-shaft technology has
established itself on the market for wood waste
in joineries and in the wood-processing industry.
The cutting rotor with its rotatable and replaceable
cutters delivers high chipping performance
combined with energy efficiency. Our shredders
make this possible with a load-dependent pusher
control. Via a large mirror, visitors can observe
the shredding of the material (hardwood,
softwood and chipboard) between the rotating
knives on the rotor shaft and a fixed bed knife
in the machine bed. Dust and chips are sucked
into the deduster via the extraction channel and
transport duct.
www.nestro.de
28 No. 2 • May 2025

SAFETY
THE PERFECT PARTNERS FOR WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTION
Production must keep running! Chip and dust extraction systems from Höcker Polytechnik ensure the reliable extraction of dust and chips
and are used thousands of times worldwide in trade and industry.
If production is running, the filter is also
working, and the responsible use of the precious
resources,electricity and heat, becomes a
decisive sustainability factor. Höcker Polytechnik
has integrated energy-saving features into the
MultiStar filter systems, such as demand-controlled
vacuum operation, IE4 motors, smoothrunning
fans with optimised efficiency levels
and heat recovery. In addition, the smart control
technology uses frequency converters, cascade
controls and slide controls to adapt the performance
of the extraction system to the production
process. This significantly minimises energy
consumption.
DESIGN OF THE SUCCESSFUL MULTISTAR
FILTER SERIES COMPLETELY REVISED
In addition to the proven functional advantages,
the new generation of the MultiStar filters
offer the following benefits:
• Newly developed IE4 fans with optimum efficiency
Increased range due to up to 6,000 PA
negative pressure
• Optional anti-noise click panel for noise
reduction
• Standard safety certificate for the stability
of the steel structure
• Rupture discs with flame arrester as
standard
• Explosion-tested filter housing. 220 mbar
pressure surge tested by DEKRA
The new MultiStar filter systems are characterised
by a top price-performance ratio and,
thanks to their modular design and infinite configuration
options, offer unlimited freedom in
the planning phase and simplified installation
with reduced costs.
For optimum filter performance and discharge,
3 efficient and proven cleaning processes
are still available:
Efficient cleaning of the filter bags:
• Continuous use of compressed air and jet
pulse processes – very efficient and reliable
• Continuous use of low-pressure purge air
cleaning – particularly quiet and gentle
• Discontinuous by means of vibration
Extensive discharge methods for dust and
chips:
• Agitator discharge for intermediate buffer
options
• Rotary valve for continuous discharge into
other conveyor systems
• Scraper chain conveyor with conveyor chain
for long in-line filter systems
• Hydraulic moving floor discharge for very
compact design variants and flexible disposal
variants
• Screw conveyor for particularly high chip
volumes from 10 m³/h
• Press top filter for direct briquetting of dust
and chip waste
Modern production and the innovative
MultiStar system are perfect team players when
safe and energy-efficient extraction with optimised
material handling is required. The industry
experts at Höcker Polytechnik also have the
decisive idea here.
www.hoecker-polytechnik.com
MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY AND
PROTECT WHAT MATTERS
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fire protection solutions and
state-of-the-art industrial
measurement technology
live at
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SAFETY
BREAKING LIMITS. DEFINING THE FUTURE
For over 50 years, Fagus-GreCon, a specialist
in fire protection and measuring technology,
has been a key exhibitor at LIGNA,
the world’s leading trade fair for the wood
and wood-based materials industry. In
2025, the company continues to push technological
boundaries, setting new industry
standards. Under the motto “Breaking
Limits. Defining the Future,” Fagus-GreCon
will present groundbreaking innovations
designed to make production processes
more efficient, safer, and more sustainable.
FAGUS-GRECON AS A DRIVER OF INNOVATION
Networking, sustainability, and efficiency
are shaping the future of the wood and woodbased
panels industry. Companies face the challenge
of optimising processes, conserving resources,
and maintaining the highest quality
standards. “As an innovation leader, we at
Fagus-GreCon provide the answers to these industry
challenges. We develop solutions that
address key sector-specific needs and offer the
industry innovative approaches for greater profitability,”
says Thomas Brenner, Head of Global
Marketing at Fagus-GreCon.
PRODUCT INNOVATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS
At LIGNA 2025, Fagus-GreCon will introduce three major product innovations:
• SPARK DETECTION & EXTINGUISHING
Mission Control: The next generation of GreCon spark detection and extinguishing control
panels – reducing downtime, costs, and increasing efficiency with predictive intelligence.
• PARTICLE GEOMETRY MONITORING
2D PARTICLEVIEW: Real-time inline monitoring of particle geometry – enhancing board
quality, optimising processes, and improving resource efficiency.
• INLINE FORMALDEHYDE MEASUREMENT
GASANALYSER IL: Immediate response to deviations before waste is generated – ensuring
continuous monitoring, cost savings, and quality assurance.
Additionally, Fagus-GreCon will showcase enhanced versions of proven solutions:
• LABORATORY FORMALDEHYDE MEASUREMENT
GASANALYSER MC: Precise results in just 15 minutes – unrivalled speed, maximum precision,
and no wet chemistry.
• EDGE QUALITY INSPECTION
EDGEINSPECT: Detects precise edge defects where camera-based systems fail – eliminating
serial defects, reducing waste, and avoiding complaints.
• CHIPBOARD PRODUCTION
SEGMENTED SCALPER: Optimised material distribution for higher quality and resource savings
– reducing material consumption, cutting costs, and enhancing quality.
www.fagus-grecon.com
30 No. 2 • May 2025

TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
MACHINE STRENGTH GRADING AS A FOUNDATION
FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
Machine Strength grading evaluates wood based on mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, and density, categorizing it into various
classes that reflect its suitability for different applications. This ensures that wood can be used safely and reliably in the construction
industry for structures such as buildings and bridges.
For over 25 years, MiCROTEC has been developing
solutions for machine strength grading.
The product combination of the multisensor
quality scanner Goldeneye with X-rays and
Viscan detects every detail of lumber with unparalleled
precision, reliably determining the
modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture
(MOR) at the highest production speeds.
“MiCROTEC now offers the world’s fastest and
most certified strength grading solution. It operates
at speeds of up to 1200 m/min and is certified
according to the most important standards,”
emphasizes Martin Bacher, expert for IP
& strength grading at MiCROTEC.
A UNIQUE METHOD FOR STRENGTH GRADING:
VIRTUAL SPLITTING
With the Virtual Splitting method, the
Goldeneye software uses a virtual board-splitting
mechanism that divides a board lengthwise
into two or three parts. These segmented
data sets are then passed to the strength grading
software, which treats each part as an independent
board. This approach significantly increases
yield for individual boards while simultaneously
doubling or even tripling production
throughput. “MiCROTEC is the only company
that can offer the ‘Triple Virtual Splitting’ solution,”
says Martin Bacher.
With the largest portfolio of strength grading
solutions and extensive in-house expertise,
MiCROTEC provides strength prediction with
continuously improved models for maximum reliability
and yield optimization – all at the highest
quality and production speeds.
www.microtec.com
No. 2 • May 2025
31

TOOLS
WE SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH CREATIVITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
At LIGNA, LEUCO will once again present a wide range of proven solutions and targeted further developments to the woodworking and
wood processing industry. Based on core requirements, LEUCO will be demonstrating sophisticated solutions that provide customers with
significant support in overcoming their diverse challenges. Not only the Fibonacci principle, which was presented as a world first at the
last LIGNA, but also numerous further developments of proven tool systems such as the p-System and the t3-System will be used.
The curved triangular insert makes it possible to set the shear angles perfectly for the drawing cut and thus prevents the formation of
steps in the overcuts. In addition, the triangular shape allows the shear angles to be set in such a way that excellent surface and edge
processing is achieved when joining and rebating. This distinguishes the t3-System from other spiral cutterheads.
Leuco will not only present innovative tool
solutions, but also offer tailor-made advice depending
on the intended use – from timber construction
to throughfeed technology to CNC
technology – “true to the motto: “Your needs –
our challenge, your success.”
TWO THAT HAVE BELONGED TOGETHER RIGHT
FROM THE START
LIGNA – the world’s most important trade
fair for the woodworking and wood processing
industry – will be celebrating its 50th anniversary
in 2025. As a company that has been
there from the very beginning, we at LEUCO can
proudly look back on a long and successful partnership
with this important event. Since the first
LIGNA in 1975, we have repeatedly presented
new technologies and tool innovations that
have significantly shaped the standard in woodworking
and wood processing. LEUCO was the
first tool manufacturer to present DIA tools at
LIGNA in 1975, the Super Profiler in 1983, the
PowerTec hogger and the i-System in 1999. The
revolutionary p-System followed in 2011, 2015
the nn-System – the “no-noise saw blades” and
at the last LIGNA a new tool concept based on
the Fibonacci principle – to name just a few
milestones.
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS FOR KEY REQUIREMENTS
THAT PAVE THE WAY TO SUCCESS
REDUCE COSTS, INCREASE EFFICIENCY –
WITH THE RIGHT TOOL SYSTEMS
A key issue for LEUCO is reducing costs for
its customers. The right tools and tool systems
can optimize tool life, minimize service costs and
increase the efficiency of changeover processes.
LEUCO tools are characterized by a particularly
long service life and sophisticated handling.
This not only leads to lower operating costs, but
also to more effective processes. LEUCO customers
can thus sustainably reduce their production
costs.
The Aerotech tool system is a good example
of this. The AEROTECH turbine immediately
captures any chips that arise and feeds them
into the machine extraction system. Chip removal
and tool cooling are greatly improved by the
turbine. Double cutting, which would cause excessive
wear to the tool cutting edges, is thus effectively
prevented.
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION FOR MORE OUT-
PUT, LESS WASTE, ENERGY SAVINGS AND
REDUCED EXTRACTION CAPACITY
LEUCO goes one step further: by optimizing
its customers’ production processes, considerable
cost savings can be made. Topics such as
waste optimization, the reduction of processing
times, higher throughput speeds and the associated
increase in efficiency are particularly relevant
here. LEUCO relies on the already established
Fibonacci system, among other things.
This system has been successfully applied
to the nesting end mills and the LEUCO jointing
cutter range, among others. By optimizing
the arrangement of the cutting edges, we reduce
the cutting pressure and thus reduce the
power requirement of the machine by up to 20
percent.
PERFECT TOOL SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX
MATERIALS
Demanding materials are a constant challenge
in wood processing. LEUCO scores here
with many years of expertise and a standardized
approach in order to develop tailor-made tool
solutions for its customers. New materials that
pose particular challenges for customers are
tested in the LEUCO test field. Standardized machining
tests result in valuable machining recommendations
that customers can use to solve
their specific requirements in a targeted manner.
Examples include magnetic boards or antifingerprint
boards, which pose a particular challenge
with their abrasive surface. Or let’s take
a look at the surfaces, where film-covered matt
lacquers are characterized by brittle surfaces on
standard chipboard. In purely theoretical terms,
two different tools would be needed for processing
– one for the top layers and another for the
middle layer. The most important thing is a reliable
tool recommendation for processing the
materials.
LEUCO will be presenting holistic solutions
for processing such demanding materials with
customized tool concepts at the trade fair stand.
QUALITY THAT SETS STANDARDS – YOUR
BENCHMARK FOR SUCCESS
Another focus of LEUCO at LIGNA is achieving
the highest quality – LEUCO wants to show
how this can be achieved. Particularly demanding
quality standards, such as “zero joint quality”,
continue to pose a major challenge for
many companies. LEUCO has many years of experience
in this area, particularly in panel processing,
and offers tool solutions that work reliably
even with difficult materials and high
precision requirements. The p-System and the
t3-System are just two examples. Both tool systems
stand for high productivity and excellent
surface and edge quality.
32 No. 2 • May 2025

TOOLS
INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT – THE
KEY TO SUCCESS
LEUCO’s range is rounded off by a comprehensive
service package. In addition to tailormade
solutions and innovative products, LEUCO
also offers individual adaptations, advice and
specially tailored training programs. The company
relies on customer-specific billing models
and offers machining tests for demanding and
complex materials in order to develop the best
possible solutions for each customer.
LEUCO has also further expanded its range
of serialization services in the area of digitalization.
The digitalization of tools enables seamless
management across the entire life cycle –
from the first receipt of goods to the return from
service, including storage, use on the machine
and repair.
Valuable insights can be derived from the
data obtained, such as the current use of the
tool as well as its performance status and service
requirements.
COMFORT MEETS EFFICIENCY – PLEASANT
WORKING
Pleasant working conditions have become
indispensable in wood processing. LEUCO has
set itself the task of developing tool systems
that combine maximum precision with the minimization
of emissions at the machine and in the
machine room – while at the same time ensuring
comfortable handling.
In the area of noise reduction, the nn-System
saw blades (“no-noise” saw blades), which
achieve a reduction in noise levels of up to 6
decibels compared to conventional circular saw
blades, are worth mentioning. In the area of
handling, the easyFix saw blade with the “noncircular
mounting hole” should be mentioned
as an example. Whereas saw blades used to be
pushed onto the shaft with a jolt, easyFix saw
The core of the Fibonacci principle is the ideal arrangement of
the cutting edges in the form of a spiral. Advantages for users include
overcut-free cuts and the height adjustment of the tool to
the workpiece no longer needs to be centered.
blades can now be inserted easily and without
jamming in one go.
www.leuco.com
INNOVATIVE EDGE PROCESSING IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY
When maximum precision meets maximum efficiency, innovation is the result. With the expansion of the patented ProfilCut Q Diamond
system, Leitz is taking the furniture industry to the next level – low running metre costs, minimal machine downtime and sustainable
production without compromise. The new solution for edge processing is convincing where it is most important: directly in the process.
NEW STANDARDS IN EDGE PROCESSING
With the innovative extension of the
ProfilCut Q Diamond system, Leitz offers the
furniture industry a new solution that combines
maximum efficiency and process reliability in
edge finishing. The new ProfilCut Q Diamond
impresses as a constant-diameter diamond tool
that can be resharpened up to five times – without
any time-consuming adjustment work after
repair.
NO ADJUSTMENT WORK AFTER THE REPAIR
ProfilCut Q Diamond sets new standards in
terms of user-friendliness – thanks to the innovative
Plug&Play principle. After sharpening,
the tool can be put straight back into the machine
without any additional effort and is immediately
ready for use. This leads to significantly
reduced downtimes, higher productivity
and maximum process reliability for the user.
The tool also offers economic advantages:
Compared to classic disposable tools, it reduces
the costs per tool life by up to 40 %,
making it a particularly cost-efficient solution
for the highest demands.
THE PROFILCUT Q SYSTEM: HIGH
PERFORMANCE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF
APPLICATIONS
The entire ProfilCut Q system series ensures
perfect finish quality due to extra-sharp cutting
edges. At the same time, the system makes a
valuable contribution to resource protection
thanks to the reusable carrier body and emphasises
Leitz’s claim to sustainability.
The proven ProfilCut Q Diamond variant
with its diamond cutting edges (PCD) is already
recognised as a specialist for difficult applications.
The expansion opens up new future-oriented
options for users in the furniture industry:
In addition to the previous use as a disposable
tool or resharpening with subsequent necessary
machine adjustments, the new ProfilCut Q
Diamond is a solution that combines the advantages
of both approaches – with maximum efficiency
and minimum effort.
With this expansion of the ProfilCut Q family,
Leitz is strengthening its position as a reliable
partner to the furniture industry and offering an
innovative solution for precise, economical and
sustainable edge finishing.
ProfilCut Q Diamond is a diamond tool with a constant diameter
and profile that can be resharpened up to five times and, thanks
to the plug & play principle, can be used again immediately without
the need for complex machine settings, minimising downtimes
and maximising process reliability.
www.leitz.org
No. 2 • May 2025
33

TRENDS
MAKING STURDY, SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD WITH CHEAP,
NATURAL MATERIALS
Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not – unless you’ve heard of
transparent wood. Made by modifying wood’s natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative.
But wood’s biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process. Researchers are hoping to change that by creating transparent woods
from almost entirely natural materials and making them electrically conductive.
The researchers presented their results at
the spring meeting of the American Chemical
Society (ACS) which was held March 23 – 27. It
featured about 12,000 presentations on a range
of science topics.
“In the modern day, plastic is everywhere,
including our devices that we carry around.
And it’s a problem when we reach the end of
that device’s life. It’s not biodegradable,” explains
Bharat Baruah, a professor of chemistry
at Kennesaw State University and the presenter
of this research. “So, I asked, what if we can
create something that’s natural and biodegradable
instead?”
Baruah became interested in transparent
woods thanks to his outside-of-work pursuits
– namely, his woodworking hobby. But he realized
that the transparent woods reported by
other scientists used materials such as epoxies,
a form of plastic, for strength. To find natural
materials that would keep wood sturdy and stable
over time, he again turned to his personal
experiences.
Growing up in the state of Assam in northeastern
India, Baruah encountered buildings
that had been standing for centuries – long before
the modern-day version of cement was invented.
Instead, ancient masons created cement
by mixing sand with sticky rice and egg whites.
Baruah hypothesized that those same materials
might be perfect for incorporating strength and
stability into his transparent woods.
Wood has three components: cellulose,
hemicellulose and lignin. To make it transparent,
the lignin and hemicellulose are removed,
leaving behind a porous, paper-like network of
cellulose. Then, a colorless material fills in those
pores, also restoring some rigidity.
Joined by Ridham Raval, an undergraduate
student at the university, Baruah transformed
pieces of balsa wood into natural, semi-transparent
woods by pulling out the lignin and hemicellulose
using a vacuum chamber and chemicals,
including sodium sulfite (a delignifying agent),
sodium hydroxide (a version of lye) and diluted
bleach. Then, the pores were refilled by soaking
them in an egg white and rice extract mixture,
along with a curing agent called diethylenetriamine
to keep the material see-through. The researchers
say that these reagents, when used in
small amounts, such as in this experiment, pose
little threat to the environment.
In the end, the team was left with semitransparent
slices of wood that were durable
and flexible. The team next investigated some
potential applications for their engineered
woods, including as a replacement for glass
windows. Again, Baruah tapped into his woodworker
skills and renovated a birdhouse into a
tiny, one-windowed, insulated home. To test the
modernized abode’s energy efficiency, he put
the birdhouse under a heat lamp and placed a
temperature gauge inside. The temperature inside
the house was between 9 to 11 degrees
Fahrenheit (5 to 6 degrees Celsius) cooler when
transparent wood was used than when glass
was, suggesting that this new material could
serve as an energy-efficient alternative to glass
in windows.
To further expand the transparent wood’s
potential applications, the team also incorporated
silver nanowires into certain samples. This
addition allowed the wood to conduct electricity,
which could be useful for wearable sensors or
coatings for solar cells. Silver nanowires aren’t
biodegradable, but the team hopes to conduct
further experiments using other conductive materials
like graphene to maintain their fully natural
transparent woods.
Though additional research is needed to
boost the transparency of the woods, Baruah is
happy that this initial step used natural and inexpensive
materials. “I want to send a message
to my undergraduate students that you can do
interesting research without spending thousands
of dollars,” he concludes.
The research was funded by Kennesaw
State University and Purafil Inc., an air filtration
manufacturer.
www.acs.org
34 No. 2 • May 2025

GUIDE TO PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS
Manufacturer
Products
Electronic Wood Systems GmbH
Robert-Henseling-Str. 1, 31789 Hameln
Germany
Tel: +49 5151 5574-0
Fax: +49 5151 5574-222
Email: info@electronic-wood-systems.de
www.electronic-wood-systems.com
Measuring and inspection systems for the panel industry
Moisture meters for various applications
Area weight measurement
Foreign body detection
Thickness gauges and blow detection systems
Non-contact panel scales
Density profile measurement
Spark detection and extinguishing systems
ELKOM-Elektroheizplatten-Technik GmbH
Oberbecksener Str. 80, 32547 Bad Oeynhausen
Germany
Tel: +49 5731 7782-0
Fax: +49 5731 7782-12
Email: elkom@elkom.de
www.elkom.de
Cooling plates
Fluid medium plates
Heating plates
Preheating station for solid surface and thermoplastics
Thermoforming station for solid surface and
thermoplastics
Vacuum plates
Vacuum tables
LEUCO Ledermann GmbH & Co. KG
Willi-Ledermann-Str. 1, 72160 Horb a. N.
Germany
Tel: +49 7451 93-0
Fax: +49 7541 93-270
Email: info@leuco.com
TC and DP tipped machine tools for processing wood,
wooden and composite panels, plastics and NF-materials,
tool management & service
www.leuco.com
NESTRO Lufttechnik GmbH
Paulus-Nettelnstroth-Platz, 07619 Schkölen
Germany
Tel: +49 36694 41-0
Fax: +49 36694 41-260
Email: info@nestro.de
www.nestro.com
Briquetting Presses
Cyclone Separators
Extraction and Filter Systems
Fans
Heating Systems
Paint Spray Walls
PAINTLINE Paint Mist Extraction Systems
Shredders
NEVA –TST s.r.o.
Husova 537, 378 21 Kardasova Recice
Czech Republik
Tel: +420 384 377 111
Fax: +420 384 377 187
Email: neva@neva.cz
Band Saw Blades Grinders
Circular saw blades grinders
Saw Blades
Thin Cutting Frame Saws
Thin Cutting Band Saws
www.neva.cz
Reichenbacher Hamuel GmbH
Postfach 28, 96487 Dörfles-Esbach
Germany
Tel: +49 9561 599-0
Fax: +49 9561 599-199
Email: info@reichenbacher.de
CNC-Machining centres
CNC-Processing centres
CNC-Routers
Drilling systems
Milling machines
www.reichenbacher.de

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