The craft is experiencing a profound change: processes that used to be manually controlled are now digitally connected. From planning to production to the maintenance of machines and tools – digital craftsmanship leverages modern technologies to be more efficient, sustainable, and competitive. But what does this mean for carpenters, joiners, and other craft businesses?
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Why digitization is essential for crafts businesses
Digitization offers many advantages for crafts:
✔ Increased efficiency: Digital processes save time and optimize workflows.
✔ Cost savings: Less material waste and better-planned production reduce operating costs.
✔ Sustainability: More precise planning and production allow resources to be used more effectively.
✔ Error minimization: Automated and networked systems prevent manual errors and enhance quality.
How the digital workshop optimizes craft processes
A central component of digital crafts is the digital workshop. This connects machines, tools, materials, and software solutions into a seamless workflow. This allows data to be exchanged in real time between different systems, so everyone in the company knows exactly what to do next.
With the open ecosystem of tapio, this process is simplified. tapio enables the digital networking of machines and tools and offers solutions that support the entire production process.
Efficient tool management with twinio
A concrete example of digital crafts is twinio, the digital tool management system from tapio. With twinio, carpentry businesses can:
🔧 Manage tools digitally and track location and condition at any time
🔧 Organize maintenance intervals and sharpening cycles to utilize tools longer
🔧 Keep a complete overview of all tools used
By using twinio, the tedious manual tracking of tool data is eliminated – everything is central and digitally accessible.
Digital solutions for crafts: Partners of tapio
Many leading companies in the industry rely on digital solutions to make crafts smarter. tapio collaborates with numerous partners who provide innovative tools, materials, and software:
Category | Partner / Provider |
|---|---|
Tool Manufacturer | Leuco, AKE, AGEFA, Aigner, Kanefusa, JSO, Frezite |
Material Suppliers | Ostermann, Rehau, Egger, Hranipex |
Software Providers | OSD, SmartWop, Borm, imos, iFurn, iX, Swood, triviso |
Especially interesting for carpentry businesses is the productionManager from HOMAG. It serves as a digital job folder and facilitates collaboration between machines, job progress, and software solutions.
Step by step to digital transformation
The entry into digital crafts is easier than many think. Here are the key steps:
Analyze the current state: Which processes are still analog? Where is there potential for improvement?
Introduce small digital helpers: For example, optimize tool management with twinio.
Network data: Use systems like the productionManager to create a digital workflow.
Involve employees: Digital solutions work best when the team is trained and recognizes the benefits.
Continuously develop: Digitalization is an ongoing process – regularly check which new technologies can further improve the operation.
Step-by-step guide to start with tapio
Conclusion
The digital crafts is no longer a vision of the future, but a reality. Companies that rely on digital processes work more efficiently, save costs, and remain competitive. With solutions like twinio for tool management and software solutions like productionManager from HOMAG, the digitization of crafts is easier than ever.
Frequently asked questions
Does my company need to go completely digital immediately?
No, the transition can happen gradually. Small digital solutions like twinio or the ProductionManager make the entry easier.
How secure is my data in the digital workshop?
tapio adheres to the highest security standards and encrypts all data so that it is only accessible to the company.
Can smaller businesses also utilize digital crafts?
Yes! Especially small and medium-sized craft businesses benefit from digitization as they can work more efficiently and save time.
