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SIEMPELKAMP “Smart. Sustainable. Siempelkamp.” Siempelkamp will be present at Ligna under this motto, with a focus on visionary concepts for the wood-based panel industry. For example, Siempelkamp will showcase its digital platform “IQ” under the keyword “Smart.” Visitors to the booth can explore the holistic concept for the analysis, control and optimization of complete plants. The “control room of the future” also represents a milestone toward complete plant autonomy. Siempelkamp’s “Smart” concept also includes the service experts’ Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) process. The second component of Siempelkamp’s trade fair motto “Sustainable” can also be experienced. It combines sustainability and resource efficiency, innovation and social responsibility. A booth highlight in this regard is the Recycling Tower: It illustrates Siempelkamp’s technologies and research activities relating to sustainable recycling solutions via augmented reality. The Siempelkamp service illustrates, among other things, which options modernizations open up for CO2 savings. The topics of energy and material savings as well as energy recovery can also be explored. Hall 26, Booth E27
SMARTECH Catch the “Manewfacturing Revolution” at Ligna! SMARTECH is everywhere—and for good reason. As the wood panel industry evolves, manufacturers face rising material costs, growing sustainability demands, and an urgent shortage of skilled operators. SMARTECH is overcoming these industry challenges through AI-powered solutions that deliver real impact—across production lines and across the globe. At Ligna SMARTECH takes center stage, integrated into multiple partner booths including Hexion, Siempelkamp, and Andritz, alongside our own dedicated presence. This year’s theme—SMARTECH EVERYWHERE—is more than a slogan. It’s a reality made possi- SMARTECH: AI powering the future of wood manufacturing ble by our deep partnerships and our bold new chapter as part of Hexion. Since joining Hexion, SMARTECH has accelerated its innovation roadmap with expanded resources and R&D capabilities. The synergy between SMARTECH’s AI-driven systems and Hexion’s industry-leading chemistry creates a unique advantage: integrated solutions that optimize raw material use, increase profitability, and drive sustainable growth. With our SMARTWAX and SMARTMDI systems, manufacturers are already seeing dramatic reductions—up to 40% in wax and 15% in resin consumption—without compromising panel quality. Our solutions work in real time, learning and adapting from every panel produced to maximize efficiency and consistency. But it’s not just about cutting costs. It’s about empowering teams. And that brings us to one of the biggest challenges in today’s factories: training new operators quickly and effectively. That’s why we’re especially excited to launch a groundbreaking AI solution at Ligna that improves panel quality while helping onboard new operators in record time. This innovation addresses a critical pain point in the industry and promises to bring confidence, clarity and control to every shift on the production floor. Whether you’re focused on cost savings, quality control, or scaling your operations with fast-tracked operator onboarding, SMARTECH is your partner in smart production. And there’s more to celebrate. SMARTECH was recently named “Smart Manufacturing Company of the Year” at the 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards, a recognition of our commitment to digital transformation, operational excellence, and customer success. Smartech brings new technologies to the manufacturing industry. We call it Manewfacturing! Find SMARTECH everywhere at Ligna: SMARTECH: Hall 26, Booth C38 Hexion: Hall 26, Booth D77 Siempelkamp: Hall 26, Booth E27 Andritz: Hall 26, Booth D27
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