Sawmills and Paper Industry
Smarter vision-based automation at Sawmills
While timber remains a cornerstone of the Swedish economy, many sawmills continue to rely on traditional production practices—often at the expense of efficiency, cost, and competitiveness. As the industry looks to modernize, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision are becoming essential tools for sustainable growth.
At AI Vision, we help sawmills make that leap. Our real-time Computer Vision systems, powered by standard IP cameras, are designed to fit directly into existing operations—no major infrastructure overhaul required. Our technology tracks every timber log and board across conveyors, identifying anomalies, and material defects at real-time as they happen.
Enhance Process Flow & Reduce Downtime
Sawmills demand constant motion. When that flow breaks—due to double feeding, skewed logs, or misrouted stock—it leads to unnecessary machine wear and production losses. Operators must juggle multiple responsibilities, often under pressure.
AI Vision automates the detection of these process anomalies so your team doesn’t have to. When timber behaves outside set parameters, the system immediately alerts operators and halts the machinery, preventing damage and minimizing downtime.
Key Benefits:
Real-Time Log Tracking
Instant Alerts to PLC system
Automated rule-based Machine Stops
Reduced downtime and maintenance costs.
Operators re-allocated for other tasks.
Applications Across the Sawmill Workflow
Stock Intake Monitoring
Ensure proper feed control and detect double stock events that risk damaging machinery or causing production downtime.
End Tongue / Slit Detection
Classify tongue and slit formations at the end—ensuring only high-quality boards proceed further down the line.
End Grain Detection
Capture high-resolution images of end grain surfaces of boards, classify and sort them based on the graining direction
Defect Detection
Identify skewed and double logs, conveyor jams, or unscheduled halts in real time—triggering smart responses before issues escalate.
Why AI Vision for Sawmills?
We build our solutions for real industrial conditions—dust, movement, vibration, and all. Our systems are:
Compatible with standard cameras and edge-computers, avoiding expensive hardware overhauls.
Designed for industrial-grade environments, with minimal maintenance needs.
Configurable to your business rules, supporting customized alerts and decision logic.
Built for scale, able to track and analyze multiple material flows simultaneously.
Supportive of operator safety and productivity, reducing the need for constant supervision.
Turn your sawmill into a proactive, AI and data-driven operation. Discover how AI Vision can bring reliability, safety, and efficiency to your production line.
