High Speed Wood Species Identification

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Quality control in the lumber industry starts with the accurate sorting of species. To improve the speed and accuracy of sorting, the right hardware had to be selected and a unique software solution had to be invented ...

Quality Lumber Starts With Species Identification

Accurate sorting of wood species is a critical step in consistently producing high-quality lumber.  Without accurately identifying the species, wood can be ruined during the kiln-drying process.

In the chemical identification approach a chemical agent is applied so a  machine vision system can capture the characteristic reaction of the wood.

The limitation of the chemical-identification approach is that consistent identification is affected by temperature, humidity and other seasonal factors.

OUR Solution

Skye automation was retained to tackle this critical challenge.  The result was the invention of their industry-leading wood-identification system.   Our wood-identification technology is now being used by mills with identification accuracy of  95% or more. This has been achieved without the consistency issues caused by temperature and humidity.

Skye Automation’s wood-identification system does not require specialized maintenance staff to operate. The costs and safety issues associated with the use of chemical agents have also been eliminated.

 

 

If you’re interested in significantly improving the way you identify wood species at your MILL,  contact us by emailing skye@skyeautomation.ca or call us at (613) 827-1065

No special chemicals required

No chemicals are used in the identification process.  Safety and cost of chemicals is eliminated

No special maintenance staff required

Specialized wood identification skills and knowledge are not required to run the system.
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Kiln with confidence

Wood is dried perfectly when you start with correct identification of species.

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Wood-Sorting Process

Skye Automation Inc. is an automated solutions provider for controls, electro-mechanical, safety, machine vision and sensor applications.

We have over 20 years of experience in transforming the manufacturing process with added speed, profitability.

Give us a call at (613) 827-1065

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400 Front St. W., BLDG#1, U#3
Stirling, Ontario  
Phone: (613) 827-1065  
Business Hours:
8 :00 am-5:00 pm
Monday-Friday

Skye Automation Inc. is an automated solutions provider for controls, electro-mechanical, safety, machine vision and sensor applications. Representing a limited number of manufacturer’s offers us the opportunity to truly be specialists for these products. Offering our customers the highest degree of service and technical support.