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-the-art 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.
Pietro Gheller, Director of the SCM Wood Division points out: “The numerous innovations we will present at Ligna demonstrate SCM’s ability to develop a long-standing, continuous and shared relationship with customers, and to support their needs not only throughout the entire life cycle of a machine, but for the whole duration of their business. This is possible not only thanks to technology, which is still the core of the group’s experience, but by offering an ecosystem of software, services and skills with a very high added value”.
State-of-the-art technology and services at the trade fair
The machines and systems that will be displayed at the Group’s booths, represent the most advanced technology applied to wood machining. Designed to guarantee precision, efficiency and sustainability, these solutions meet the needs of automation and flexibility of modern production processes, adapting to different industrial situations, from small business to large international groups. As of 2025, for all the new SCM machines, the advanced “Additional Care” service program will be available, in line with SCM’s servitization strategy, which guarantees efficiency, reliability and greater operating duration.
Continued innovation: data-based performance
Innovation is at the centre of SCM’s proposal with data-driven solutions which allow for performance to be monitored and enhanced in real time. In recent years, SCM has enhanced its commitment towards the concept of smart manufacturing with the integration of advanced technologies and intelligent automation systems like Scm Group’s platform which facilitates the machines’ data management, the creation of analytical reports as well as features like cyber-security which has become increasingly important in the industrial world.
Ligna 2025 will see the preview presentation of the only MES/MOM native solution for the woodworking sector, a modular suite which ensures the complete integration of the factory.
Bespoke services: solutions to optimise processes
Directed by a customer-centric vision, SCM offers well-aimed service solutions to help companies optimise operations and achieve new levels of production. Each service is designed to specifically meet the companies’ needs, guaranteeing support that evolves with their priorities and objectives. The offer of services was expanded with pro-active service systems based on machine-learning algorithms and tools that guarantee efficient intervention.
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 them 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 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.
CNC machining centres for drilling and routing: “accord 500”
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 half-plane. 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 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, state-of-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.
Joinery machines
Spotlight pointed on the new “evocut 350i”, “nova si 4” and “minimax si 4” circular saws.
The new “evocut 350i” stands out for its compactness, excellent machining quality and high level of safety. The machine features the performance of a circular saw in a small footprint, allowing the cut of panels or solid wood up to 46° tilting; all this through a simple and intuitive programming carried out by the new “eye-S” control panel.
Representing the historical “nova” range and the top performing segment of “minimax” range, new “nova si 4” and “minimax si 4” models come up as the most versatile circular saws in their category, thanks to the new highly reliable sliding carriage, guaranteed for 10 years; and the possibility to customise the machines depending on customer’s demands: for example, the new optional “Quick Lock” squaring frame that enables the quick set-up change of the fence in a few seconds.
On show also the “L’invincibile si 3BO” circular saw with the innovative “blade off” safety system, the “L’invincibile ti 7” electronic spindle moulder, the “L’invincibile fs 7” surfacing-thicknessing planer, the “t 40” automatic edge bander, the “minimax tw 55es” spindle moulder fitted with the new manual “HSK” interchangeable spindle, the “startech cn k” compact routing machine and the “scm maker” compact portable CNC router.
Surface treatment: all the latest from SCM and Superfici in Hall 16
A vast range of solutions for surface treatment will be on show at the Scm-Superfici stand (D05), in Hall 16. This is a process where the Italian Group is a market benchmark with an integrated and complete range of products and services for sanding, pressing and painting developed to achieve exclusive, sophisticated and state-of-the-art finishes.
Concerning sanding technology, the “dmc system t” automatic sanding-calibrating machine will be on display with the exclusive CO2 laser unit which allows you to create three-dimensional scorings on parquet, wooden elements, MDF panels to veneer, in fibre cement and solid surfaces of any length. Thanks to the exclusive “Self-Refilling” technology, it is possible to make the most of the features in terms of power without interrupting the production flow.
In order to achieve excellent finishes on both raw panels and coated ones, the “dmc system tm 1350” sanding and calibrating machine with cossbelt unit will be on display: a configuration expressly dedicated to the furniture industry and contractors who require sanding machines and systems for intense jobs. The crossbelt unit allows you to achieve superior quality finishes, while simultaneously maximising the duration of the sanding abrasive belts.
For the Superfici range of finishing solutions, “maestro” will be on display, a painting robot specialized in coating applications for windows and doors, presented for the occasion with new software featuring even more highly innovative functions.
The “mini” automatic spraying machine which offers an uncompromising paint finish in terms of quality and flexibility with just a small investment, will be even more advanced with a new integrated colour-change system.
Also in the limelight is the “magnum”, a top-performing, highly automated machine featuring advanced colour-change systems, cleaning carriage replacement and filter change capabilities.
As part of the roller applications, “valtorta f1” is expanding its application options thanks to flexible rollers which allow for the coating of even unusually shaped surfaces.
The latest innovations in paint polymerisation will also be featured, specifically the UV LED Matrix system, with more monochromatic UV sources of differing wavelengths, in order to achieve chemical-physical features fully comparable with conventional UV polymerisation, maintaining the typical advantages of LED.
Tecno Logica: state-of-the-art automated systems for the wood industry
Tecno Logica will be alongside the SCM stand in Hall 13. This is a company recently acquired by the Italian Group and specialises in industrial automation and robotic solutions which can be defined as “one-offs” in woodworking. Visitors to Ligna will be able to immerse themselves in a journey through extreme innovation and discover a new industrial production standard with top levels of automation, productivity and flexibility.
The Tecno Logica systems complete the offering of engineering solutions already designed and supplied by the SCM Group for big industry.
