CASE STUDY

Automated Grader for Sawmills

We redesigned and developed an automated grader for sawmills, enhancing the performance of a proven technology.

Next Generation Industry-Leading Automated Grader for Sawmills

Company

Industry

Forest

Sector

Solid Wood Product Manufacturing

Product Type

Physical Product

Expertise

Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Innovation Strategy, UX Design

Advanced Board Planing Classification

The GradExpert™ uses geometric and imaging data to generate complete board planing classifications, achieving a throughput of up to 260 boards per minute.
To improve speed and detection capabilities, version 2.0 updates include an integrated high-definition end camera, 3DPro laser heads, and simulation tools, achieving speeds of up to 2,000 pieces per minute.

A Redesigned Frame for Improved Ergonomics and Efficiency

For version 2.0, our industrial design team developed concepts to redesign the frame, make ergonomic improvements, and simplify installation and maintenance.

An Enhanced Optical System

The redesign process completely overhauled the optical system, replacing the fluorescent lighting system with LEDs.

A Successful Product Even Better in Version 2.0

By collaborating with CLEIO to design and develop GradExpert 2.0, Comact was able to upgrade performance and give a new look to proven technology.

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