Maintain stable production – even with a skilled worker shortage?
What you as a kitchen or furniture manufacturer can do
The pressure in manufacturing is increasing – with less personnel.
The demands on kitchen and furniture manufacturers are rising: High precision, reliable quality, and smooth processes have long become standard. But what if you lack the right skilled workers to ensure exactly that every day?
Many companies are currently facing precisely this challenge. At the same time, the pressure is growing – to produce faster, document more accurately, and work with fewer defects. The good news: there are solutions with which you can master this balancing act – especially in the area of quality assurance and automation.
What really helps: Automated quality inspection in furniture and kitchen production
Our experience shows: Companies that automate their inspection processes can not only offset personnel shortages but also increase their quality. With the 4i-Inline-Scanner and the modular Opto-DesQ system, drilling patterns, edges, dimensions, and positions can be checked fully automatically – in real-time, directly in the manufacturing process.
Particularly in furniture and kitchen production, where millimetre-precise fit and flawless surfaces are crucial, automated inspection systems bring measurable advantages. A practical example: One of our customers – a medium-sized kitchen furniture manufacturer – was able to reduce manual final inspection by 60% – while simultaneously lowering the complaint rate. And the best part: The inspection results are documented automatically – no rework, no paper chaos.
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The fact that automated quality assurance is no longer a future topic was clearly noticeable at LIGNA 2025. While many manufacturers deliberately showed fewer machines, we consciously focused on concrete applications – to show what a difference it makes when companies invest in reliable inspection technology today. The effect was palpable. The response was enormous – especially among kitchen and furniture manufacturers who experienced our technology live. The direct experience demonstrated how simple and effective automated inspection processes are in practice. Request Information
Globally in demand: Partnership with OPPEIN
A special highlight: At LIGNA, OPPEIN, China’s largest kitchen and furniture manufacturer, signed a long-term partnership with us. A Hecht solution will be used in every new factory that OPPEIN builds in the future. This is more than just a strong signal – it shows that the challenges in international furniture manufacturing are similar to those here: Quality must be secured efficiently, reliably, and independently of the skilled labour market. The fact that a global player consciously chooses this path confirms our direction – and underlines what is possible for European companies as well.
What you as a kitchen and furniture manufacturer can do in the future
In a time when the demands on production standards are constantly rising and competition is intensifying, quality assurance is a central element of corporate strategy. Many companies face the challenge of maintaining their quality at the highest level, while the skilled labour shortage and rising costs restrict their options for action. The question of how to maximize the efficiency and quality of production processes is therefore becoming increasingly urgent. Are you facing the same challenges:
How can I secure my quality without hiring more personnel?
How do I detect defects early before they reach the customer?
How do I cleanly document my quality processes – without effort?
Then it’s worth taking a look at automated inspection systems. Our technology can be quickly integrated into operational companies and is individually adaptable – completely without complex conversions or downtime in your production.
Conclusion: Quality doesn't need excuses – but reliable processes
This article is not about celebrating ourselves. Instead, it is about showing you that there are practical ways to deal with the current challenges. Our systems are designed to give you security in manufacturing – regardless of how many people are currently available. If you want to make your processes future-proof, now is the right moment.
Curious what this could look like for you?
Then let’s talk – with no obligation. We would be happy to show you how companies like yours are regaining control over quality and efficiency.
