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Inhomogeneous material distribution causes variation, energy losses and unstable panel properties

Inline measurement technology for reproducible and efficient wood‑based panel production

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Material processes react sensitively to fluctuations in forming, raw material moisture and density distribution

Producing particleboard, MDF/HDF or OSB requires precise control of forming, raw material moisture and density distribution. Deviations develop early in the process and affect mechanical strength, surface quality and dimensional stability. Since laboratory results are typically delayed, deviations often become visible only after they have already influenced the final board.

Inline measurement technology provides transparency on material distribution, moisture and density, enabling early detection of deviations and targeted process control.GreCon Engineering

Lack of process transparency – documented facts from industry practice

In many production lines, critical parameters such as weight distribution, moisture or thickness are still measured only at the end of the process. Without continuous inline data, there is no basis for stable, efficient and reproducible production.

25 %

Material usage – typical overdosing without inline measurement

> 70 %

most quality deviations occur before final inspection

> 72 h

Time delay between process deviation and laboratory result

Solutions and concepts

Wood‑based panel production requires precise, continuous and process‑integrated acquisition of key material parameters. Inline measurement systems provide real‑time data on weight distribution, moisture, thickness and density profiles, enabling early identification of deviations and stable process conditions.

MATCONTROL HF model full-surface measurement installed above a production line

Inline weight distribution measurement

GreCon MATCONTROL HF provides near full‑surface real‑time monitoring of the forming line, detecting fluctuations in material distribution, density variations, glue accumulations and foreign objects. Supports homogeneous mat formation and early process adjustments.
 

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Inline segmented forming correction

The segmented SCALPER removes excess material precisely where needed, based on MATCONTROL HF data. It improves homogeneity, stabilises edge zones and reduces raw material consumption in downstream processes.

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Inline thickness measurement

GreCon THICKNESSCONTROL captures thickness values in real time, identifies deviations early and supports targeted optimisation during production.
 

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Inline moisture measurement

GreCon MOISTURECONTROL measures material moisture continuously using infrared or microwave technology. It enables immediate process adjustments, supports energy‑efficient drying and ensures stable gluing conditions.

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The future of industrial measurement technology

“Growing production speeds, tighter tolerances and rising cost pressure require real‑time measurement as a basis for active process control. Inline systems increasingly replace delayed laboratory procedures and become integral to automated decision‑making, supporting stable production, reduced resource consumption and long‑term reproducibility.”GreCon Engineering
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Consequences of Missing or Insufficient Measurement – More Than Just Scrap

Production deviations often develop gradually. Without continuous measurement data, variations in forming, moisture or density remain undetected until they result in scrap, rework or downtime.

Economic consequences
Increased material consumption, unplanned downtime, rising unit costs.

Operational consequences
Unstable processes, frequent readjustments, overload of quality control.

Strategic consequences
Production performance becomes harder to predict, reduced competitiveness.

The cost of doing nothing is high. Reliable measurement technology is not a convenience option – it is a strategic prerequisite for stable processes.

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Challenges in the wood‑based materials industry

Wood‑based manufacturing combines natural raw material variability, mechanical shaping and thermal consolidation, making monitoring demanding.

Typical challenges

  • fluctuating raw material moisture
  • inhomogeneous material distribution
  • varying particle geometries
  • high line speeds
  • complex pressing conditions
  • delayed laboratory data

The result? Processes with high variation and error potential.

These risks are not theoretical – they occur daily, often go unnoticed and lead to significant costs.
That is why industrial measurement technology is not optional, but essential.
And this is exactly where Fagus‑GreCon comes into play.

GreCon Product overview

Everything at a glance: our measurement technology solutions

Data collected with GreCon systems provide the basis for efficient, reproducible and reliable production. Measurements occur inline, continuously and directly in the process — exactly where deviations develop and can still be corrected.

Supported measurement and optimisation tasks

  • thickness measurement
  • moisture measurement
  • density measurement
  • weight distribution measurement
  • raw density profiling
  • fibre measurement
  • forming optimisation
  • gap detection
  • emission measurement
  • edge inspection

The systems are modular, long‑term stable and can be integrated into both existing and new plants. The goal is a reliable data foundation for well‑founded decisions and efficient processes.

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