Smart Factory Success: 2500+ Visitors at SCM Open House Event 2026

From January 31 to February 2, over 2,500 visitors from all over the world gathered at the SCM headquarters in Rimini for the "Smart&Human Factory" Open House. The event showcased the intelligent factory of the future for the wood industry, integrated with industrial and collaborative robots.

Record Attendance at SCM's Smart Factory Event

More than 2,500 visitors from across Europe, as well as Asia, America, and the Middle East, packed the SCM Technology Center in Rimini from January 31 to February 2 for the "Smart&Human Factory" Open House. This record attendance confirms the Italian giant as a global leader in technology for secondary woodworking and the furniture industry. After excellent results in 2018, with a revenue increase that brought the entire Group to exceed €700 million, SCM opened 2019 under the banner of innovation with an event entirely dedicated to the new frontiers of the digital and intelligent factory.

This cutting-edge factory features SCM's latest generation technologies integrated with anthropomorphic industrial robots for heavy tasks, collaborative robots that work alongside operators in complete safety without barriers, and autonomous guided vehicles with intelligent navigation systems. The result is progress on the work front as well, allowing the factory to respond more quickly and efficiently to diverse market demands while freeing operators from repetitive tasks so they can focus on higher value-added activities.

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Detailed Process: Next-Generation Cells Connected by Autonomous Shuttles

Inside the SCM Technology Center, set up for the occasion with over fifty solutions on display and in operation, visitors experienced the "Smart&Human Factory" firsthand. Over three days, the facility processed nearly a thousand panels to produce four different types of furniture in record time. Hundreds of professionals delved into the details of the production process, which relies on next-generation cells connected by autonomous guided vehicles for panel transport.

• Autonomous shuttles move raw panels seamlessly between workstations.
• Industrial robots handle heavy lifting and precision tasks.
• Collaborative robots work side-by-side with human operators without safety barriers.
• Intelligent navigation systems optimize material flow in real time.

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New Nesting Range and Other SCM Innovations

SCM also unveiled its new Nesting range and other innovations during the event. These technologies are designed to maximize material usage and reduce waste, making production both smarter and more sustainable. The new lineup includes advanced CNC machining centers, edgebanders, and sanding machines that integrate seamlessly with the smart factory ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a smart factory?

A smart factory uses advanced technologies like robotics, IoT, and autonomous vehicles to automate and optimize production processes, improving efficiency and flexibility.

How do collaborative robots work?

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are designed to work alongside humans safely, often without physical barriers, using sensors and software to avoid collisions.

What are the benefits of autonomous guided vehicles?

They reduce manual transport, minimize errors, and improve material flow, leading to faster production times and lower operational costs.

Can smart factory concepts apply to small workshops?

Yes, scaled-down versions of these technologies, such as compact CNC machines and modular automation, are available for small and medium-sized businesses.

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