Products WoodEye – measuring, inspecting and optimising timber WoodEye is a scanner that inspects and optimises sawn and planed timber - at full production speed. 20 years of developmental work and experience from over 200 installations throughout the world provide a guarantee of unrivalled quality and functionality. One system - three basic designs The basis of the system, the actual hardware, is WoodEye. To this is added one of our three application software packages: WoodEye Cross Cut for cross-cut optimisation WoodEye Sorter for grading and sorting WoodEye Parquet & Flooring for parquet and flooring inspection In addition to these three basic designs, there are also a number of customer-specific software packages for special areas of application, such as window, furniture and parquet manufacturers. These software packages can be used to tailor the system to your own unique requirements. WoodEye produces increased profitability You will be given efficient control of the entire conversion chain. WoodEye optimises the value yield with respect to a large number of parameters simultaneously. This provides the prerequisites for a more consistent quality in every single product range and greater volume, which in turn leads to higher returns. The ”right” quality also allows for optimal pricing. The opportunity to control the quality levels also results in a higher yield and less wastage. For a lot of companies, investing in WoodEye also means that rationalisations can be made in staff levels. WoodEye allows for production controlled by customer orders. The system’s ability to handle a large number of complex sorting rules simultaneously means that you can produce customer-specific products earlier in the conversion process - and you make the best use of the materials. WoodEye produces valuable statistics WoodEye continuously collects statistics on production, which can then be linked to many factors such as supplier, customer, work cycle and product. This information then provides versatile basic data for efficient quality control and business development. WoodEye is a proven product As a result of our lengthy collaboration with companies supplying machinery to the woodworking industry, we have developed standardised interfaces for controlling cross-cutting and sorting lines and also trimming mills. Together with sensor systems and computers, they comprise a ready-to-use system. WoodEye is simple to use We have used our knowledge of different types of timber and our experience of various analysis methods to create standardised software packages with very advanced analysis options. Despite this the system is still very easy to use. All the various functions are shown on a well laid-out touch-screen in clear language and with international language options. From here the operator can carry out all necessary commands and also monitor production. WoodEye is flexible The advanced technology and the advanced computations do not represent a burden for the operator. Instead the main feature of WoodEye is its simplicity and flexibility in all situations: it is simple to introduce into the production line and to put into operation, easy to learn to operate and to use in day to day production, easy to reset for different production runs and simple to expand when the circumstances change. WoodEye – accurate inspection results Thanks to advanced imaging sensors the system is able to find and analyse defects at full production speed. The combination of several measuring methods and highspeed computers produces very accurate and reliable inspection results. Depending on the design, WoodEye has the following measurement methods: • High resolution black/white and colour sensors for measuring the defects’ positions, shapes and extent as well as structures, differences in shade, etc. They also measure the most common defects such as resin pockets, knots, checks, blue stains, etc. • Laser-based detection of wood fibre direction. This is a very efficient way of detecting defects like light knots, blue stains and rot. • Dimensional measurement, which measures the length and width of the timber on all inspected sides. • Laser-based profile measurement, which measures the external shape of the timber and detects knotholes, wane and other defects. • Advanced colour sensors, allow WoodEye to detect differences in shade and small colour defects in a unique way. A sensor that can do more than ever before. • External sensors can also be added to WoodEye for X-ray imaging, stress grading, measuring moisture content and deformation, etc.