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New on ZIMBA: The TAC Shop is now available onlineWe are expanding the digital services available through our IMA Schell...
03/09/2026

New on ZIMBA: The TAC Shop is now available online

We are expanding the digital services available through our IMA Schelling ZIMBA platform: The TAC Shop is now accessible directly via ZIMBA.ticket and available to all IMA Schelling ZIMBA customers.
Customers can now quickly and easily request the right saw blades for their IMA Schelling saws and order them directly online.

The new solution offers several benefits:
✅ Fast and direct access to the right saw blades for all IMA Schelling saws
✅ Simple online requests and ordering around the clock
✅ Shorter paths from request to order
✅ High transparency and user-friendliness through the digital process
✅ Saw blades matched to the respective machine and application

For our customers, this means less effort, faster processes and easier access to the right solution for their sawing application.

The integration of the TAC Shop is another step in the continued development of our digital service offering. Our goal is to simplify everyday service processes and provide our customers with efficient access to the wear and consumable parts they need.

Already using ZIMBA? Discover the new TAC Shop directly via ZIMBA.ticket.

27/08/2026

hl1 INSIDE | 02
Multiple lanes. Parallel processing.

One of the key features behind the performance of the hl1 is its cross-cut saw.
Depending on the required output, it can be configured with two, three or four lanes, allowing two, three or four strips to be cut simultaneously. Each lane is equipped with two feeders, enabling parallel processes within the cross-cutting sequence.

The two feeders can pass each other. This reduces waiting times, particularly during strip changes, and helps maintain a continuous production flow.
Depending on the configuration, the cross-cut saw can also be equipped with one or two saw units. This provides another way to adapt the system to the required performance.
Together, these functions make parallel processing an integral part of the hl1 concept and contribute to its high output in batch size 1 production.

In hl1 INSIDE | 03, we will take a closer look at another important process: the automated handling of parts that require a recut.

Want to learn more about the hl1 and what it could look like in your production? Get in touch with our Product Manager Jennifer Thaler at [email protected].

hl1 INSIDE | 01When batch size 1 meets high performanceHigh output and batch size 1 production place very different dema...
21/08/2026

hl1 INSIDE | 01
When batch size 1 meets high performance

High output and batch size 1 production place very different demands on a cutting system. The hl1 combines both.

The system combines a rip-cut saw and a cross-cut saw for high-performance batch size 1 production. Depending on the configuration, the hl1 can process up to 17 parts per minute. Based on 360 minutes of actual production time, this corresponds to up to 6,120 parts per shift.

A key factor behind this performance is the cross-cut saw. Multiple lanes, independent feeding systems and dedicated part handling allow several processes to run in parallel.
At the same time, the hl1 is based on a modular concept. Its configuration can be adapted to the required output, the customer's part spectrum and the surrounding production environment.

Over the next posts in our hl1 INSIDE series, we will take a closer look at the technology behind this performance and show how individual functions contribute to an efficient batch size 1 production process.
Next up: parallel processing in the cross-cut saw.

Want to learn more about the hl1 and what it could look like in your production? Get in touch with our Product Manager Jennifer Thaler at [email protected].

From vibration data to Predictive MaintenanceOur work with Viezo SONORA started with a real-world case at one of our cus...
14/08/2026

From vibration data to Predictive Maintenance

Our work with Viezo SONORA started with a real-world case at one of our customers.
The customer had independently installed a SONORA sensor on one of our machines. When the sensor detected an unusual vibration pattern, one of our service technicians inspected the machine on site. At first, no clear damage could be identified. During the subsequent repair, however, an emerging bearing issue was discovered that could have resulted in machine downtime.

This experience raised an important question for us: How can we use this type of condition monitoring systematically across our machines?

Today, we are testing SONORA in selected customer applications to determine where the sensors provide the greatest benefit. Installed directly on moving components, they monitor vibration patterns at defined intervals and detect anomalies that can indicate developing issues, such as bearing damage in motors or other moving components.
The data is transmitted via a Bluetooth gateway independently of the customer's company network and can be monitored through a dashboard. Changes in vibration patterns can therefore become visible at an early stage.

For our service teams, this information creates new possibilities. If an anomaly is detected, we know where the sensor is installed and which component requires attention. This can help us prepare service activities and the required parts more precisely before a technician arrives on site.
Based on the results of our field tests, we are working towards integrating this technology into our machine and service environment.

The goal is clear: identify potential problems earlier, plan maintenance more effectively and increase machine availability for our customers.

Smarter condition monitoring with Viezo SONORACreating measurable value for our customers is at the core of our digital ...
17/07/2026

Smarter condition monitoring with Viezo SONORA

Creating measurable value for our customers is at the core of our digital service solutions.
Together with Viezo, we are taking the next step in Predictive Maintenance. By detecting critical changes in vibration patterns at an early stage, potential failures can be identified before they lead to unplanned downtime. The goal is simple: increase machine availability and make maintenance more predictable.

The technology has already proven itself in several field deployments with different customers.
During this phase, the solution was successfully validated in three key areas:
▪ Seamless integration into the IMA Schelling machine environment
▪ Reliable failure prediction under real production conditions
▪ High-quality algorithms delivering accurate results

The benefits for our customers are clear:
▪ Wireless sensors detect potential bearing and shaft failures up to two weeks in advance
▪ Proactive alerts help prevent unplanned downtime before it impacts production
▪ Lower maintenance costs through planned maintenance activities
▪ New opportunities for digital services based on continuous machine condition monitoring

Another key advantage is its simplicity. Customers benefit from Predictive Maintenance without having to build their own analysis or diagnostic capabilities. This makes condition monitoring easy to integrate into everyday production while reducing the effort required on the customer side.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Viezo and taking the next steps together.

Efficient material flow starts before the first cutEfficient cutting processes start long before the saw begins cutting....
10/07/2026

Efficient material flow starts before the first cut

Efficient cutting processes start long before the saw begins cutting. They start with making the right material available at exactly the right time.
This is exactly where the combination of our vs8 automated board storage system and the fh4 panel saw comes into play.

The production sequence is managed by the vs8. Once the next cutting job is selected and the fh4 signals that it is ready for a new board, the vs8 automatically retrieves the required material — whether a raw board or a stored offcut — from the storage area on the second level and delivers it directly to the saw's infeed table.

The fh4 then processes single boards or board stacks with high precision while optimizing material utilization. Together, the two systems create a seamless and highly automated production process that reduces manual handling, increases process reliability and ensures a continuous material flow.

Key benefits of the integrated solution include:
▪ Automated supply of raw boards and offcuts directly to the panel saw
▪ Efficient board storage and buffering on the second level
▪ High-precision cutting of single boards and board stacks
▪ Optimized material utilization through intelligent cutting optimization and offcut management
▪ Seamless interaction between storage and cutting technology

Visitors to our Open House 2026 already had the opportunity to experience this solution live for the first time. It is now a permanent part of our Technikum in Lübbecke, giving customers another opportunity to experience integrated automation concepts under real production conditions and discuss individual production requirements with our experts.

We are proud to continuously expand our Technikum and provide customers with even more opportunities to experience IMA Schelling solutions live.

08/07/2026

🚀 Tech'n'Talents 2026 – Vielen Dank für euren Besuch!

Zwei Tage voller Technik, spannender Einblicke und inspirierender Begegnungen liegen hinter uns. Mit unserem neuen Veranstaltungskonzept durften wir zahlreiche Schülerinnen und Schüler, Studierende, Eltern und Familien bei IMA Schelling begrüßen.

Gemeinsam konnten wir zeigen, wie vielseitig und zukunftsorientiert eine Ausbildung im modernen Maschinenbau sein kann. Ein besonderes Highlight war unser Schultag am Freitag, bei dem Schülerinnen und Schüler der Stadtschule Lübbecke und des Berufskollegs Lübbecke unsere Ausbildungswelt hautnah erleben konnten. An verschiedenen Mitmachstationen, bei Betriebsführungen und im persönlichen Austausch mit unseren Auszubildenden, dual Studierenden sowie unseren Ausbilderinnen und Ausbildern wurde Technik greifbar und Berufsorientierung lebendig.

Auch am Samstag nutzten viele Besucherinnen und Besucher die Gelegenheit, unser Unternehmen kennenzulernen, moderne Produktionsanlagen zu entdecken und mehr über unsere Ausbildungs- und Studienmöglichkeiten zu erfahren. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle Gäste, die dabei waren, an die teilnehmenden Schulen sowie an alle Kolleginnen und Kollegen, Auszubildenden und Studierenden, die mit ihrem Engagement zum Erfolg von Tech'n'Talents beigetragen haben.

Wir freuen uns schon jetzt auf das nächste Tech'n'Talents! 🙌

25/06/2026

Engineered for maximum output

Up to 1.2 finished components per minute. More than 70 parts per hour.
For our customer Pelly, we developed a custom engineered production cell with one clear objective: maximum performance in the manufacturing of carousel shelves for kitchen corner cabinets.

The entire production process is designed for automation. From loading and machining to unloading, the workpieces move through the cell with minimal manual intervention.

The video highlights the three core machining steps of the process:
▪ Machining station – splitting, contour milling and drilling of two workpieces in parallel using a combined tooling concept
▪ Edge processing – simultaneous edging of two workpieces
▪ Finishing station – flush trimming, chamfering and surface finishing of two workpieces in parallel

What makes this concept special is the consistent focus on parallel processing. Multiple operations are performed simultaneously instead of sequentially, enabling maximum throughput while maintaining high quality standards.

Behind these machining processes, automated handling systems, dedicated processing tables and independently operating machining units ensure a continuous and highly efficient production flow.

Before the project even started, extensive simulations were used to determine the optimal machine configuration and expected output. The result is a highly specialized production solution capable of producing more than 70 finished components per hour.

Projects like this demonstrate how intelligent automation, tailored machine concepts and close collaboration can create exceptional manufacturing performance.
A big thank you to everyone involved in bringing this project to life.

23/06/2026

🚀 Tech’n’Talents 2026 – Du bist das Talent. Wir haben die Technik.

Du möchtest wissen, welche Möglichkeiten dir nach der Schule offenstehen? Dann komm vorbei und lerne IMA Schelling hautnah kennen.

📅 04. Juli 2026
🕙 10:00 – 15:00 Uhr
📍 IMA Schelling Deutschland GmbH, Lübbecke, Industriestraße 3
🎟️ Eintritt frei

Freu dich auf spannende Einblicke in die Welt des modernen Maschinenbaus, persönliche Gespräche mit unseren Azubis und Ausbildern sowie viele Mitmachaktionen rund um Technik, Digitalisierung und Automation.

Informiere dich über unsere Ausbildungsberufe und dualen Studiengänge:
• Bachelor of Engineering Maschinenbau
• Bachelor of Engineering FR Elektrotechnik
• Bachelor of Arts FR Betriebswirtschaftslehre
• Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik
• Elektroniker/ in Automatisierungstechnik
• Mechatroniker/in
• Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik
• Fachinformatiker/ in FR Anwendungsentwicklung
• Fachinformatiker/in FR Systemintegration
• Fachinformatiker/in FR Digitale Vernetzung
• Technische/r Produktdesigner/in

🌭 Essen und Getränke stehen ebenfalls bereit.
Komm vorbei, stelle deine Fragen und entdecke deine Zukunft bei IMA Schelling.

Wir freuen uns auf dich! 🙌

19/06/2026

From concept to serial production

90 meters of integrated manufacturing. More than 40 finished components per minute. One highly automated production concept.

What started as a proven production concept has evolved into a highly automated six-sided production line for the serial manufacturing of handleless furniture components with integrated J profile technology.
The project was driven by a clear objective: scaling an already successful manufacturing concept to significantly higher output volumes while maintaining process reliability, product quality and maximum efficiency.

The result is an impressive production line stretching approximately 90 meters in a compact U-shaped layout. Installed in a conventional straight-line configuration, the system would extend to around 170 meters.
From feeding and softforming to drilling, splitting, edge processing and stacking, all process steps are seamlessly integrated into one continuous production flow.
The line processes raw panels in double width and transforms them into fully finished furniture components. Along the way, the workpieces receive their characteristic J profile, complete edge processing, drilling operations, connector routings and final stacking patterns for downstream processes. By the end of the process, every component has been machined and edged on all six sides.

One of the technical highlights is the production of the J profile itself. Unlike conventional softforming applications, the process utilizes particularly thick edge material to create a homogeneous surface and premium appearance. Special contour machining technology ensures that the handle profile remains fully functional while maintaining demanding quality standards.
Designed for high volume serial production, the line achieves an output of more than 40 finished components per minute, demonstrating the performance that can be achieved when advanced automation and intelligent process design come together.

A key success factor throughout the project was the close collaboration between all teams involved. From engineering and manufacturing to assembly, commissioning and ramp-up, expertise from across the organization contributed to bringing this production concept to life.

Projects like this showcase how innovative technology, integrated manufacturing concepts and strong teamwork create efficient solutions for the furniture industry.
A big thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success.

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