SCM: Outstanding results and new technological frontiers at LIGNA 2025

SCM closed LIGNA 2025 on a high note, recording strong attendance at its stands and a sharp increase in business opportunities compared to the 2023 edition. Thousands of visitors from over 100 countries attended, particularly from the DACH region, as well as Northern and Eastern Europe.

SCM reported excellent results at LIGNA’s 2025 edition, welcoming thousands of business customers and visitors from more than 100 countries and achieving significant success in terms of deals, contacts and opportunities across several international markets, especially in the DACH region, Northern and Eastern Europe North in addition to South America. Alongside the overall show attendance (78,000 visitors), these results reflect a dynamic industry that remains open to innovation despite global macroeconomic challenges.

With over 3,300sq.m of exhibition space, SCM reaffirmed its role as a strategic business partner at every stage of the production process, showcasing the integration of technology, services and digital innovation. From the outset, the stand in Hall 13 embodied a forward-thinking vision that goes beyond machinery to offer integrated solutions designed to maximise process efficiency, improve product quality and reduce operating costs.

LIGNA also provided a valuable networking opportunity: 350 SCM experts and more than 100 dealers welcomed customers with the warm hospitality typical of ‘Made in Italy.’ The commercial network also responded enthusiastically to the pre-show meeting held on 25 May at SCM’s stands.

New solutions on display: engineering, stand-alone & more

Significant interest was recorded for SCM’s engineering solutions, including the exclusive edge-banding innovation from Tecno Logica. Stand-alone innovations also drew strong attention, particularly in timber construction, surface treatment and solid wood processing.

“Despite the complexity of the global scenario, we came to LIGNA with tangible, high-value innovations for our customers,” stated Pietro Gheller, SCM Division Director. “We invest 7% of our turnover in R&D and after-sales services, which have become the true key to supporting our customers’ business growth.”

SCM closed 2024 with a turnover of €900 million (90% from exports), €600 million of which was generated by the Wood Division. Growth was also driven by recent acquisitions, including Tecno Logica (advanced automation) and Mecal Machinery (aluminium processing).

Digital services & systems: the power of connectivity

SCM showcased the next step in its digital evolution, revealing how connected machines can unlock a new model of customer support. By collecting and analysing data in real time, SCM enables proactive services that anticipate issues before they cause downtime, boosting productivity and ensuring seamless, uninterrupted operations.

Among the key innovations presented, the spotlight was on WinMES, SCM’s factory management system that acts as the digital brain of production. WinMES connects machines, people and materials into a single, integrated environment. By delivering real-time data, it enhances traceability, streamlines coordination and supports faster, data-driven decisions through advanced analytics dashboards.

Building on the capabilities of WinMES, SCM presented a range of integrated solutions to support every phase of the production and service experience:

• MyPortal – The latest version of SCM’s digital platform simplifies daily operations with fleet-wide machine monitoring, energy consumption tracking – to calculate cost per piece – access to documentation and maintenance cards, tool life management and integrated service ticket handling.

• Cybersecurity solutions – Designed to protect the machine’s PC, addressing the increasing demand for IT security in industrial environments.

• Smart Spindle – A predictive technology that processes real-time sensor data to prevent anomalies in spindle or tool behaviour and optimise machining performance.

• Solutions Library – A conversational knowledge base built on SCM’s technical expertise, making it easier for users to access and apply valuable insights.

• Technical training portal – Offers e-learning, webinars and digital twin interaction to accelerate onboarding and empower both operators and maintenance personnel.

All these innovations are part of SCM’s modular service bundles – customisable solutions that support customers from start-up to full-scale production and preventive maintenance, helping to minimise downtime and maximise operational reliability.

SCM & Tecno Logica: a new paradigm in industrial automation

LIGNA visitors experienced SCM’s strong focus on automation as a response to the shortage of specialised labour. A major highlight at Tecno Logica’s stand was the RO-TEC X6 edgebander, one of the show’s most ground-breaking innovations. This multi-functional work centre features a rotary table and introduces a new automation concept for the furniture industry – already established in the automotive sector – with a multi-station carousel configuration that enables vertical part processing.

Another standout was the engineering solution at SCM’s stand: an integrated, scalable and modular cell system for the furniture industry, capable of processing up to 1,200 furniture components per shift. The line includes:

•                     gabbiani a2 angular panel saw with a flexstore hp automatic panel storage system at the infeed

•                     An anthropomorphic robot at the outfeed

•                     An automatic labeller

•                     stefani cell E flexible edgebanding cell with automatic panel return system

•                     morbidelli fx100 drilling cell – making its LIGNA debut – designed for batch-one processing.

Timber construction & CLT

Also making its LIGNA debut, the new oikos xs 650 was developed to offer greater productivity and flexibility when processing beams with cross-sections up to 650 x 310mm. The machine is equipped with the updated Maestro lab beam&wall software, enhancing programming capabilities and improving both machine performance and operator experience.

Another innovation for sustainable building and timber construction was the celaschi xl, a high-performance double-end profiling machine specifically designed for CLT processing.

Surface treatment: from sanding to finishing

SCM also showcased its comprehensive finishing solutions, featuring products and services designed to deliver exclusive, on-trend surfaces.

A crowd favourite was the dmc system tc automatic sanding-calibrating machine, equipped with an exclusive CO₂ laser engraving unit for 3D scorings on parquet, wooden elements, MDF panels to veneer, fibre cement and solid surfaces of any length.

The Superfici finishing range presented major upgrades, including:

•                     maestro – painting robot specialised in coating applications for windows and doors, now equipped with an advanced software suite;

•                     mini – automatic spraying machine now featuring a new integrated colour-change system;

•                     valtorta f1 – roller coating machine with a new exclusive roller system for impeccable application, even on unusually shaped surfaces.

Nesting: new morbidelli x50 CNC machining centre

The new Pro-Space version features SMS (Spoilboard Management System) software for easier spoilboard handling, a worktable with High Grip Vacuum technology for superior hold – even on the smallest pieces – and an SCM-patented spoilboard panel, which reduces material consumption by 90% compared to standard wooden ones.

CNC drilling & routing: accord 500 Upgrade

New features include the Optizone patented system, connected to the Maestro lab software, which allows operators to define the size of two work areas at the programming stage with just one click. Also featured is the Quadro 35 chain tool changer, offering a wide range of tool stations within a compact space.

Beam saw: new gabbiani pt95

A highly efficient solution for both batch-one and mass production; it includes key features such as:

•                     Flexcut unit for side-by-side bars up to 600mm

•                     Blade motors up to 18.5kW

•                     LED indicators for front and rear loading

•                     LED device for guided positioning of movable air-floating tables

•                     Angular cutting device.

New stefani m Industrial edgebander

A highly configurable and customisable industrial edgebander designed for both stand-alone use and integration into production cells. The electronic working units allow for easy handling of complex machining tasks on delicate, state-of-the-art materials. The machine’s fully automatic set-up ensures repeatability, quality and precision in production processes.

Solid wood machining: new topset xxl Throughfeed moulder

Innovative features include increased working sections, spindle speeds up to 12,000rpm, customisable compositions and micrometric feed worktable settings for optimal tooling setup.

Joinery machines: new evocut 350i, nova si 4 & and minimax si 4 circular saws

The new evocut 350i stands out for its compact design, excellent machining quality and high safety standards. It offers circular saw performance in a small footprint and can cut panels or solid wood up to 46° tilting, all managed via the intuitive new eye-S control panel.

The nova si 4 and minimax si 4 circular saws are the most versatile in their category, featuring:

•                     New, highly reliable sliding carriage guaranteed for 10 years

•                     The optional Quick Lock squaring frame for rapid fence adjustment in just seconds

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