Advantages of CNC Machining - a revolution for smaller shops? Conference Magna ExpoMueblera, Mexico City January 2017

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1 Advantages of CNC Machining - a revolution for smaller shops? Conference Magna ExpoMueblera, Mexico City January 2017 Page

2 Agenda» Short history of the distribution of CNC technology» Advantages for smaller shops» Trends Page

3 Short history of CNC production in woodworking» CNC technology (computerized numeric control) was introduced 20 years ago in large scale production - to make industrial production more flexible» before, machine lines had to be stopped to change products and set up cost a lot of time, so to produce different types of products was expensive Vernetzte Produktion» CNC technology then was very expensive and complex and difficult introduce and to handle, so it made sense for large scale production only Page

4 Short history of CNC production in woodworking» CNC technology made machines much more flexible» CNC in industrial production introduced a competition problem for the smaller trade shops, who were locally making individual products on demand» You can now get cheap custom made products from the industry Vernetzte Produktion Page

5 Today the situation has changed completely small shops strike back!» Innovation, technology transfer and powerful electronic components have made these new technologies available to a large group of users» CNC technology now is so inexpensive, that small local shops can produce industry like - at low cost Vernetzte Produktion» CNC technology now is much less expensive is easier to understand and much easier to operate makes small shops fast and efficient Page

6 Agenda» Short history of the distribution of CNC-Technology» Advantages for smaller shops» Trends

7 Advantages of CNC technology for small businesses 1. Flexibility - at low cost» Flexibility is the core property of small businesses» The question is if rising labour costs make it too expensive to produce with handwork, especially if there are cheap individual products from industrial manufacturers» Today CNC machines are so inexpensive that small businesses can compete with industrial production Vernetzte Produktion» To manufacture complex work pieces is easier Page

8 Advantages of CNC technology for small businesses 2. High quality» CNC machines produce quality goods» Size accuracy, hardly any defective parts» Very reliable, always the same quality Vernetzte Produktion Page

9 Advantages of CNC technology for small businesses 3. Speed and capacity» CNC machines produce more products in less time» Orders can be processed faster many customers appreciate this» On the other hand you have to make shure, that there is enough work to do for your equipment Vernetzte Produktion Page

10 Advantages of CNC technology for small businesses 4. New business options get available» High capacity makes it possible to accept profitable orders from colleagues» work as a supplier for other industries» specialise on a certain product type or product niche Vernetzte Produktion Page

11 Agenda» Short history of the distribution of CNC-Technology» Advantages for smaller shops» Trends

12 Trends in the trade Technical developments - 1» Instead of individual machines, investments are increasingly made in cells or interlinked solutions, small CNC systems with continuous data flow are in high demand (for interior fittings, individual furniture, windows, doors), so there are more specialised microenterprises with high-tech equipment» An ever-increasing proportion of the value added is being generated at the PC in the office» With standard and stand-alone machines, the operation is made easier by digital elements and safer as well Dennis Bieselt Seite

13 Trends in the trade Technical developments - 2» Demand for nonwood applications that combine and process a wider variety of materials on one machine, like laminate materials, acrylic glass and others» User interfaces same as in consumer electronics sector: touchscreens mobile devices» Greater ease of operation coupled with increasingly complex technology Dennis Bieselt Seite

14 Ergonomics and occupational safety Increasingly stringent requirements worldwide» Falling dust emission limits» Falling noise emission limits» Rising ergonomics standards Ergonomie und Arbeitsschutz» Machine safety» Machine state monitoring Page

15 With German technology well prepared for the future Current risks and opportunities» Leading edge technology» Highest safety and emission standards» Efficient and flexible» Heavy duty qualities, reliable» Easy to operate, even with complex technology» Entire product chain machinery, plant and tools for every sector. Page 15 3/8/

16 Thank you Thank you for your attention! Dennis Bieselt Page

17 Your contact: Dennis Bieselt VDMA Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen Lyoner Strasse Frankfurt am Main Germany Phone +49 (0) Page