SCM closed Ligna 2025 on a high note, reporting strong attendance and a marked increase in business opportunities compared to 2023. Thousands of visitors from over 100 countries attended the event, with notable representation from the DACH region, as well as Northern and Eastern Europe.
Welcoming thousands of professionals, SCM’s participation reflected a vibrant and forward-thinking wood industry. The company’s success at the event included strong deal flow, new international contacts, and growing momentum across key markets such as North and South America, and Europe. With 78,000 attendees overall, the show reaffirmed the sector’s openness to innovation despite global macroeconomic pressures.
Occupying over 3,300 square meters, SCM reinforced its role as a strategic business partner across the entire production cycle. Its Hall 13 stand presented a vision that went beyond machinery, highlighting integrated solutions aimed at improving process efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The display combined cutting-edge technology, digital services, and hands-on demonstrations.
SCM’s 350 experts and more than 100 dealers welcomed attendees with typical “Made in Italy” hospitality and the commercial network showed strong engagement at the pre-show meeting on May 25.
New solutions: Engineering and Stand-Alone
SCM’s engineering solutions drew particular attention, including edge-banding innovations from Tecno Logica. Stand-alone machines in timber construction, surface treatment, and solid wood machining also stood out.
“Despite the complexity of the global scenario, we came to Ligna with tangible, high-value innovations for our customers,” stated Pietro Gheller, SCM Division Director.
“We invest 7% of our turnover in R&D and after-sales services, which have become the true key to supporting our customers’ business growth.”
SCM closed 2024 with €900 million in turnover, 90% of which came from exports with the Wood Division accounting for €600 million.
Digital services and systems: the power of connectivity
Digital innovation was a core theme, with SCM showcasing connected machines that enable proactive, data-driven service. These systems reduce downtime and boost productivity by anticipating issues before they escalate.
Key highlights included:
WinMES: SCM’s factory management system, acting as the digital production brain, connects machines, people, and materials in real time to optimize traceability and coordination.
MyPortal: The newest version supports fleet monitoring, energy usage tracking, tool management, maintenance scheduling, and service tickets.
Smart Spindle: A predictive tool using real-time sensor data to prevent mechanical failures and optimize machining.
Cybersecurity Solutions: Addressing growing industrial IT security demands.
Solutions Library and a technical training portal offering e-learning and digital twin simulations round out the digital ecosystem.
These innovations are offered as part of modular service bundles, customized to support every production stage from start-up to preventive maintenance.
SCM and Tecno Logica: a new paradigm in industrial automation
In response to skilled labour shortages, SCM highlighted automation as a growth priority. A standout was the RO-TEC X6 edgebander at Tecno Logica’s stand—a multifunctional work centre featuring a rotary table and a new automation concept inspired by the automotive sector, enabling vertical part processing via a carousel setup.
Another key innovation was SCM’s integrated modular cell system, capable of producing up to 1,200 furniture components per shift. The line included:
gabbiani a2 angular panel saw with flexstore hp storage
Outfeed robot and automatic labeller
stefani cell E edge-banding system
morbidelli fx100 CNC drilling cell (Ligna debut)
Timber Construction: CLT and Beam Processing
Debuting at Ligna, the oikos xs 650 supports flexible processing of beams up to 650×310 mm. Enhanced by Maestro lab beam&wall software, it offers improved programming and performance.
Also presented was the celaschi xl, a double-end profiler designed for CLT, highlighting SCM’s focus on sustainable building technologies.
Surface Treatment: from sanding to finishing
SCM’s finishing solutions offered a wide array of on-trend surface capabilities. A show highlight was the dmc system tc, an automatic sanding-calibrating machine featuring a CO2 laser engraving unit for creating 3D textures on wood, MDF, and other surfaces.
The Superfici range also debuted upgrades:
- maestro painting robot with advanced software for doors and windows
- mini spraying machine with integrated color-change system
- valtorta f1 roller coater with new roller tech for shaped surfaces
CNC and Solid Wood Innovations
SCM unveiled the morbidelli x50 nesting CNC in its new Pro- Space configuration, featuring:
- Spoilboard Management System (SMS) for improved handling
- High Grip Vacuum table for small-piece hold
- SCM-patented spoilboard panel reducing waste by 90%
The accord 500 CNC received updates like Optizone, an asymmetric machining tool connected to Maestro lab, and the Quadro 35 chain tool changer for fast, space-efficient tool access.
The gabbiani pt95 beam saw, suitable for batch-one or mass production, includes top-tier features like a Flexcut unit, powerful blade motors, and LED-guided loading systems.
Edgebanding and Moulding Advances
The new stefani m edge bander was unveiled as a highly configurable machine that balances precision with user-friendliness, ideal for both stand-alone and integrated use. Features like fully automatic setup and touch-based control enhance quality and repeatability.
In solid wood machining, the topset xxl throughfeed moulder impressed with increased working sections, customizable layouts, and spindle speeds up to 12,000 rpm for optimal performance.
Compact and Versatile Joinery Machines
SCM introduced new circular saws:
- evocut 350i: A compact saw with tilt cutting up to 46°, programmed via the “eye-S” panel.
- nova si 4 and minimax si 4: Versatile saws with a 10- year guaranteed sliding carriage and optional Quick Lock squaring frame for fast setup changes.
