LET'S SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FURNITURE PRODUCTION

Experience innovative machine technology live, efficient processes, and solutions built on years of expertise while setting new benchmarks in industrial furniture production.

Our Open House Days are the central event of the year. This is where we bring together our most important highlights, innovations, and solutions from all areas – compact, practical, and hands on. A place for inspiration, exchange, and real world applications that will noticeably advance your production – today and in the future.

We look forward to welcoming you!

06. - 08. May 2026

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. | Save the Date

Exclusive Open House

Keep Tradition + Embrace Future

IMA Schelling Deutschland

Industriestraße 3 | 32312 Lübbecke  | Deutschland

Agenda

Insights first-hand

Look forward to a diverse presentation program featuring insights into current projects, technologies, and developments in modern mechanical engineering and industrial production.Our experts and partner companies will showcase practical applications, share experiences from joint projects, and provide insights into innovative solutions – ranging from batch size one manufacturing and automation in craftsmanship to AI based vision systems, high performance cutting solutions, robotics, and software integration.

Technikum as a Competence Center

In the Technology Center, several stations with hands on machine demonstrations and current applications from different fields await you. Experience technologies related to edge processing, CNC machining, automation, vision systems, and software solutions directly on the machines. In addition to the live demonstrations, videos, presentations, and exhibits provide insights into innovations and new developments in mechanical engineering. Move freely between the stations, engage in conversations with our experts, and discover modern technologies up close.

Factory Tours

Gain insights into our production and experience current projects, machines, and systems directly on site. Discover how modern manufacturing is put into practice at IMA Schelling. The tours take place daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Communication Area

In the communication area, you will find space to connect with our experts and industry partners and take advantage of networking opportunities. At the same time, our service team will present current topics through dedicated presentations and stations. Catering with food and drinks will also be available throughout the event.

Open House Evening on Thursday

Look forward to a special evening on Thursday from 4:30 PM in a relaxed atmosphere: personal conversations, new inspiration, and space for genuine networking beyond day-to-day business.

Presentations

Time Presentation Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Vision System Jan-Frederik Bode, Detlef Reising (Company Optonic)
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. aimi: Modern Software Architecture for Secure Scalability Tobias Sieker
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Next Level: Insights into the Latest Developments in Drilling and CNC Technology Jens Jeroch
01:30 - 02:30 p.m. Series Production Highlight: Solutions for Every Performance Class Olaf Rüter, Ludwig Habereder
02:45 - 03:15 p.m. Current Trends in pass-through Edge Processing Dennis Reddig
03:15 - 03:45 p.m. The hl1 Story: When a batch size of 1 demands high performance Jennifer Thaler
04:00 - 04:30 p.m. Rauvisio Crystal Rehau
Time Presentation Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. The hl1 Story: When a batch size of 1 demands high performance Jennifer Thaler
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Decorum - A Project Presentation Alin Stefan (Company Decorum) Language:EN
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Current Trends in pass-through Edge Processing Dennis Reddig
01:30 - 02:00 p.m. Next Level: Insights into the Latest Developments in Drilling and CNC Technology Jens Jeroch
02:15 - 02:45 p.m. Kofler - A Project Presentation! Automation in the Carpentry Trade Hannes Kofler
03:00 - 04:00 p.m. Series Production Highlight: Solutions for Every Performance Level Olaf Rüter, Ludwig Habererder
04:00 - 04:30 p.m. Vision System Jen-Frederik Bode, Detlef Reising (Company Optonic)
Time Presentation Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. The hl1 Story: When a batch size of 1 demands high performance Jennifer Thaler
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Rauvisio Crystal Rehau
12:00 - 01:00 p.m. Series Production Highlight: Solutions for Every Performance Class Olaf Rüter, Ludwig Habereder
01:30 - 02:00 p.m. Current Trends in pass-through Edge Processing Dennis Reddig
02:15 - 02:45 p.m. Next Level: Insights into the Latest Developments in Drilling and CNC Technology Jens Jeroch

The hl 1 Story: When Batch Size 1 Demands High Performance

Learn how the hl 1 was developed as a high performance panel sizing saw specifically for the trend toward batch size 1 production. We provide insights into the ideas behind the machine, present its key functions and highlights, and explain how high performance can be combined with flexible layout design.

Speaker: Jennifer Thaler 

Kofler - A Project Presentation! Automation in the Carpentry Trade

Hannes Kofler provides insights into a joint project with IMA Schelling and shares his company’s perspective on the path toward automated production. The focus is on experiences from the implementation process, collaboration within the project, and the opportunities modern technologies offer for carpentry businesses.

Speaker: Hannes Kofler

aimi: Modern Software Architecture for Secure Scalability

Security is no longer optional today, but an integral part of modern machine control systems. aimi demonstrates how security can be implemented holistically and consistently throughout the entire machine lifecycle.

Speaker: Tobias Sieker

 

Vision System

When chaotic stacks suddenly turn into perfectly sorted pallets, there is more behind it than just robotics. In this presentation, we show how vision systems, intelligent algorithms, and a cobot work together to automatically detect components, pick them up, and place them in a structured way.

Speaker: Jan Frederik Bode, Detlef Reising (Company Optonic)

 

Batch Size 1 Manufacturing

Alin Stefan, CEO of Decorum, a furniture manufacturer from Romania, will present his latest project.

Speaker: Alin Stefan (Company Decorum)

Language: EN

 

Series Production Highlight: Solutions for Every Performance Class

Gain insights into current solutions for series production. The presentation introduces concepts ranging from high performance four sided machining of individual parts to wrapping lines for linear materials.

Speaker: Ludwig Habereder, Olaf Rüter

Current Trends in pass-through Edge Processing

Learn more about current solutions for flexible manufacturing. The focus is on the workpiece thickness flexible pressure beam and the question of whether this technology opens up new possibilities for efficient and adaptable production. In addition, current topics in furniture and door manufacturing will be addressed. In particular, this includes the increasing use of thicker edge materials in the edging of profiled workpiece edges. Current trends in the field of postforming will also be briefly presented.

Speaker: Dennis Reddig

Next Level: Insights into the Latest Developments in Drilling and CNC Technology

Gain insights into the latest developments and advancements in drilling and CNC technology at IMA Schelling. The presentation will showcase, among other things, an aggregate for Lamello connectors, solutions for door rebate bonding, as well as new possibilities in automation and expanded application areas. In addition, it provides an overview of new developments in drilling technology, ranging from batch size 1 processing to high performance series production.

Speaker: Jens Jeroch

Service

Modernization and Digital Solutions

Bring your existing equipment up to date and create the foundation for future ready processes. With the ZIMBA platform, you can connect machines, data, and service to gain new transparency in your production. In addition, we present the latest developments in AI based vision systems that detect deviations at an early stage and improve your process stability.

Service as a Factor for Productivity

Experience how modern service concepts sustainably enhance the performance of your equipment and ensure long-term efficiency in your production. As part of the Open House, we will present current opportunities in the areas of modernization, digitalization, and repair. In addition, our Technical Trainings provide practical insights into our workshop format in the Technology Center, where we jointly identify optimization potential, derive quality improvements, and develop solutions in a structured way.

Efficiency and High Quality Components

Minimize downtime through optimized repair processes and intelligent spare parts strategies. In addition, we present high performance solutions such as TAC sawing technology for outstanding cutting quality, as well as Klebtec melting units that allow you to flexibly expand your systems for PUR processing.

Service Presentations and Workshops

Time Presentation Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. VisionAI – When Machines Learn to See Hasan Akpinar, Dominik Lausch (Company DenkWEIT)
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. KLEBTEC Adhesive Melting Technology Stefan Hüsener
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Next Level Service Martin Krügers
01:30 - 02:30 p.m. ZIMBA in the Spotlight Thomas Inmann
02:45 - 03:15 p.m. Integrated Predictive Maintenance: Viezo sensors on IMA Schelling Machines Elvis Lepardinas (Company Viezo)
Upon Request TAC Practical Workshop: Perfect Cuts for Composite Materials Location: Right at the machine
Upon Request Efficient Repair Service Workshop Location: Repair department
Time Presentation Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. VisionAI – When Machines Learn to See Hasan Akpinar, Dominik Lausch (Company DenkWEIT)
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Next Level Service Martin Krügers
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ZIMBA in the Spotlight Thomas Inmann
01:30 - 02:30 p.m. KLEBTEC Adhesive Melting Technology Stefan Hüsener
02:45 - 03:15 p.m. Integrated Predictive Maintenance: Viezo sensors on IMA Schelling Machines Elvis Lepardinas (Company Viezo)
Upon Request TAC Practical Workshop: Perfect Cuts for Composite Materials Location: Right at the machine
Upon Request Efficient Repair Service Workshop Location: Repair department
Time Presentation Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. VisionAI – When Machines Learn to See Hasan Akpinar, Dominik Lausch (Company DenkWEIT)
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Next Level Service Martin Krügers
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ZIMBA in the Spotlight Thomas Inmann
01:30 - 02:30 p.m. KLEBTEC Adhesive Melting Technology Stefan Hüsener
02:45 - 03:15 p.m. Integrated Predictive Maintenance: Viezo sensors on IMA Schelling Machines Elvis Lepardinas (Company Viezo)
Upon Request TAC Practical Workshop: Perfect Cuts for Composite Materials Location: Right at the machine
Upon Request Efficient Repair Service Workshop Location: Repair department

VisionAI – When Machines Learn to See

Together with DENKweit, we provide insights into how AI based vision systems are transforming industrial processes. Discover how machines inspect components in real time, automatically detect deviations, and make quality decisions directly within the production line.

Speaker: Hasan Akpinar, Dominik Lausch (Company DenkWEIT)

Integrated Predictive Maintenance: Viezo sensors

Viezo and IMA Schelling present their integrated predictive maintenance solution. Our vibration sensors enable real-time monitoring of bearings, motors and rotating components directly on IMA Schelling machinery. This helps prevent unplanned downtime and significantly increases equipment efficiency in furniture and woodworking production.

Sprache: EN

Speaker: Elvis Lepardinas (Firma Viezo), Donat Ponamariov (Firma Viezo)

TAC Practical Workshop: Perfect Cuts for Composite Materials

From theory to practice: Learn who TAC is and which solutions ensure optimal cutting quality. In this live workshop, we demonstrate the cutting of composite materials, the use of modern tools, and machine options for improved results - directly at the machine.

Speaker: Manuel Fussenegger

ZIMBA in the Spotlight

Central platform for machine management and support: Experience how digital solutions simplify and significantly accelerate access to documentation, spare parts, and service processes.

Speaker: Thomas Inmann

Next Level Service

Next Level Service at IMA Schelling: New approaches to spare parts pricing and the vision of a modern, future oriented service concept.

Speaker: Martin Krügers

KLEBTEC Adhesive Melting Technology

Learn how to switch to PUR processing with KLEBTEC and benefit from modern melting technology.

Speaker: Stefan Hüsener

Efficient Repair Service

In this workshop, we will show how an efficient repair service works in practice. The focus is on the returns portal, service processes related to glue application, and various maintenance topics.

Location: Repair Department

Our Highlights

Flexible door production

Edge material: Rauvisio Crystal

Next level in flexible production

Batch size 1 production

Serial production

Digital integration

Vision-AI Denkweit

Automatic insertion of Lamello connectors

New developments in CNC

High Performance drilling

Softforming

Postforming

Wrapping line

New unit technology

High perfomance Cutting BS1

Vision System

Robotic as a solution

Plant Modernization

ZIMBA

Repair and Spare Parts Strategy

Klebtec PUR Solutions