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Open interfaces – for seamless processes

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Christian Neumann

Puzzle piece that lies next to a tapio key visual puzzle.
Puzzle piece that lies next to a tapio key visual puzzle.
Puzzle piece that lies next to a tapio key visual puzzle.

The new partnership between Palette CAD and tapio creates flexible, open solutions for a digitally connected workshop without isolated solutions.

Two strong digital partners in the woodworking industry join forces:
CAD software developer Palette CAD and the digital ecosystem tapio will collaborate closely in the future to make digital processes in joineries and carpentry workshops more efficient, integrated, and practical.

The focus of the cooperation is on seamless interfaces that can be accessed directly from Palette CAD and centrally managed and controlled via tapio. The first jointly developed integrations include the HOMAG productionManager for digital work preparation, as well as the cutting optimization solutions intelliDivide Cutting and Nesting.

“tapio not only brings deep technical expertise in connecting systems but also shares our passion for relieving the skilled trades through digitization,”

explains Babak Soori, Head of Marketing at Palette CAD AG.

“With tapio as a partner, we can offer our customers even more direct workflows from planning to production – on a platform that’s tailored specifically to the needs of the woodworking industry.”

tapio also sees the partnership with Palette CAD as a powerful alliance for the benefit of the trades:

“Palette CAD has stood for practical digitization in furniture and interior design for years,”

emphasizes Christian Neumann, Management of tapio GmbH.

“Together, we are now creating a connection that supports workshops even better in intelligently linking their digital tools – regardless of machine manufacturer or business size.”

The benefits for the craft at a glance:

  • Automated data flows from 3D planning to production

  • Greater efficiency through end-to-end cutting optimization and work preparation

  • Centralized control of processes via the tapio platform

With this partnership, Palette CAD and tapio are making a strong statement for open and future-proof digitization in the woodworking industry. Interested businesses can find more information and insights into the new solutions at www.tapio.one and www.palettecad.com.

About Palette CAD

Palette CAD is the leading 3D planning software for the woodworking trade. Specifically developed for joineries and carpentry workshops, it supports seamless digital workflows – from individual design to production-ready data transfer to CNC machines. With intelligent tools such as room and cabinet configurators, integrated cutting optimization, and direct connections to ERP systems and online shops, Palette CAD enhances efficiency in both planning and production.

About tapio

tapio is the open digital ecosystem for the woodworking industry. Joineries and carpentry businesses benefit from a central platform for integrating and managing their digital applications – independent of machine manufacturer. With practical apps and interfaces, including solutions for work preparation, machine connectivity, and production optimization, tapio helps businesses of all sizes to sustainably digitize their processes and make daily workshop operations more efficient. tapio now processes an average of 80 million transactions per day and is active in over 30 countries worldwide – from Australia to North America.