Quality control is critical for us. Defects like surface imperfections, warping, or dimensional inaccuracies directly impact our ability to deliver consistent, high-grade products. Poor quality also leads to customer complaints, waste, and rework costs, which we work hard to minimize. We view QC as a key part of maintaining competitiveness and profitability.

The biggest challenge is consistency under pressure. When production ramps up, quality checks tend to fall behind, Operators focus on throughput, and inspection becomes subjective - especially toward the end of a shift. One of the core challenges is the linear relationship between output and manpower. The more parts we produce, the more inspectors we need - otherwise quality control becomes a bottleneck.

That would actually be very relevant. Different stations have different failure points - for example, we see chipped edges after edging, and dimensional deviations or surface damage after cutting. Being able to place a dedicated QC module at the source of each issue - without redesigning the entire line — makes it much easier to isolate problems and act quickly. also catch those issues as early as possible, make us save money.

Efficiency is critical. In today’s competitive market, we can't afford to slow down production just for inspection. Systems that can inspect multiple boards simultaneously and operate directly on the existing conveyor without needing extra machines or manual loading are key to maintaining throughput and minimizing bottlenecks​.

Flexibility is essential because different stations like cutting, gluing, or edge banding have different quality standards. We need solutions that are modular, scalable, and adaptable to various board sizes and conveyor layouts, without requiring changes every time production switches​.

Right now, it’s a constant compromise. We sample parts at intervals or rely on operators to spot issues - but when things get busy, quality takes a hit. When we focus on inspection, throughput suffers. So in practice, we end up absorbing the risk to keep production going.

Data plays a growing role, but we’re still not using it to its full potential. Most of our production data today comes from machine logs or manual reports, and it usually tells us what happened - but not why it happened, or how to prevent it. What we’re missing is real-time, actionable insights

We evaluate ROI in quality control by looking at three main things:

1. Reduction in labor dependency – One of the biggest costs in QC is manpower. If a system allows us to rely less on human inspectors — or even significantly reduce headcount in that department — that’s a clear and measurable return.

2. Customer satisfaction and repeat orders – When defects reach the customer, it hurts trust and delays future sales. On the other hand, when quality is consistent and customers aren’t complaining, they tend to reorder faster and with less hesitation.

3. Early detection and fulfillment continuity – If we catch a defect early enough in the line, we still have time to fix it or replace the part before the order ships. That means we avoid delays, preserve delivery schedules, and don’t lose the entire batch.

Absolutely, Space is always a constraint. Most of our machines are already efficiently positioned within the line, so there's very little room — physically or operationally — to add bulky or standalone systems and integrated it within the line.

Accurate board cutting is one of the most critical elements in our production process — it’s what separates a flawless, high-end product from “just another piece of furniture.” When we cut cabinet boxes, the diagonal has to be perfect. If it's off, even slightly, drawers won’t run smoothly, slides won’t align, and the entire fitting process turns into a technical headache. These aren’t just tolerances — they directly affect functionality.

Modularity is extremely important — mainly because it gives us the flexibility to start small and grow over time. We can begin with a single station that’s causing the most issues, and if the system delivers results, we can expand to other parts of the line. It also removes the pressure of making a full spec upfront. In most QC systems, you're forced to define min/max dimensions, material types, and product ranges in advance — but in reality, our business is dynamic. New products come in, materials change, and customer demands evolve.

Modularity is extremely important - mainly because it gives us the flexibility to start small and grow over time. We can begin with a single station that’s causing the most issues, and if the system delivers results, we can expand to other parts of the line. It also removes the pressure of making a full spec upfront. In most QC systems, you're forced to define min/max dimensions, material types, and product ranges in advance — but in reality, our business is dynamic. New products come in, materials change, and customer demands evolve.