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Who we are

MiCROTEC is the global technology and market leader in intelligent wood characteristics detection to maximize recovery for the wood processing industry.

What we do

With a solid foundation and a dedicated passion, MiCROTEC brings excellent service and world-leading scanning solutions to the complete wood processing industry.

6000+ References in 50 Countries

MICROTEC Locations
References
  • Bressanone, IT HQ
  • Vancouver, CA
  • Corvallis, US
  • Rosenheim, DE
  • Venice, IT
  • Linköping, SE
  • Espoo, FI

World leading wood scanning solutions

Dott. Ing. Federico Giudiceandrea

» Everything we do is driven by the passion of introducing new technologies and innovation to our industry. «

Dott. Ing. Federico Giudiceandrea

Founder & President

Frank Jöst

» MiCROTEC’s team members constantly create new solutions to boost value in wood processing for our customers. «

Frank Jöst

Chief Executive Officer

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Milestones of History & Innovations

1980

MiCROTEC was founded on March 20, 1980, by Paul Durst, Hansjörg Thaler and Federico Giudiceandrea

1981

Introduction of the Intel 8080 microprocessor for numeric process control. First introduction of a personal computer (Apple II) for numeric process control

1982

Development and introduction of infrared multiplex technology to create fine definition light grids

1983

Integration of all control components such as micro­processors, memory, video and keyboard control drives on the single-board industrial computer MiCROVIC

1984

Video Interface Controller

1985

Introduction of the world's first laser light triangulation technique for 3D reconstruction of wood surface

1986

First bucking and sorting automation

1989

Introduction of the graphic user interface and the mouse (Atari)

1990

Development of real-time software driver units for automation on PCs

1992

Development of a digital image processor based on parallel computing

1994

Development of the first scanner for detection of defects on wood structures

1995

Introduction of X-ray technology to support image process in recognizing knots (Goldeneye)

1996

Development of a high-speed image processing system, SHAPE, featuring up to 400 images per second and laser light triangulation techniques for measuring the full profile of logs in a high-speed sorting line

1997

Development and introduction of the laser scattering effect to recognize wood defects by using the characteristics of the wood s fiber direction

1999

Introduction of the first contactless board strength sorting system (Goldeneye 80/1), featuring X-ray technology based on neural networks

2001

First tests with X-ray computer tomography and development of a radioscopy scanner to recognize inner features of logs using multiple X-ray projections

2004

Introduction of the compact 3D scanner module Discan, which combines laser triangulation, differential shadow-scanning and laser scattering. Development of the first transverse quality scanner Qscan, using the laser scattering effect

2005

Presentation of the ID Scan to track lumber at any point of the production line, thanks to its optical fingerprint

2007

Presentation of the worldwide new Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner system for logs, Logeye

2008

At the research and testing institute for forestry FVA in Freiburg, Germany, CT Log is officially presented

2009

Goldeneye 500, a compact and high technology quality scanner developed to satisfy requests of producers of wood components. Development of the high-performance Multi-Sensor Traverse Quality Scanner Goldeneye 900 featuring X-ray scanning over the whole board length

2009

Crometic: Development of a high performance CMOS Sensor (Generation 1)

2011

Presentation of CT Log, the first industrial High-Speed Computed Tomograph Introduction of Optiglue, for control of the application of glue and finger joints Inkline, a modular marking system to print chop positions, quality marks, and for lumber tracking

2012

The Goldeneye 600 series is born and placed on the market as an innovative Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for rip optimization

2013

Digital Crometic sensors featuring Full HD images at ultra-high speed. New low power X-ray technology for efficient and safe operations

2015

Development of Goldeneye 600, a solution to scan and repair defects in wood panels

2015

WoodEye, a Swedish scanner producer for remanufacturing applications, is acquired

2016

Development of Logeye Fingerprint X-ray technology, which recognizes CT-scanned logs at saw infeed Introduction of Goldeneye 800 featuring Multi-View X-ray technology for high-speed applications up to 1.200 m/min (4.000 ft/min)

2018

Image flow processing for virtual encoders and log rotation control

2018

Purchase of the Finnish sawmill scanner manufacturer FinScan

2019

Introduction of Digital Fingerprint Concept and Installation of deep learning AI into all quality scanning systems

2020

MiCROTEC Mill Manager - a control suite for all scanning & optimization systems in your mill

2020

MiCROTEC celebrates 40 years in business with a major expansion and renovation of its headquarters in Bressanone

2020

MiCROTEC acquires Lucidyne Technologies, Inc., an American company producing scanning technologies for the wood products industry

2021

Incorporation of MiCROTEC Linköping (former WoodEye) and MiCROTEC Espoo (former FinScan) into the MiCROTEC family

2021

MiCROTEC launches its new generation of lineal scanners. A combination of the best of two worlds, Woodeye and Goldeneye, with the new common platform for lineal scanning take wood scanning solutions to a whole new level

2022

Incorporation and brand integration of Lucidyne and Springer - MiCROTEC, as MiCROTEC Corvallis and MiCROTEC Vancouver: The final of the worldwide one brand strategy

Member Associations

Southern Forest Products Association represents Southern Pine products and services. Since 1915, SFPA's mission is to advance the Southern Pine lumber industry, promote the use of member products in domestic and international markets, and facilitate the exchange of information and ideas.

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association represents solid sawn lumber manufacturing operations, lumber remanufacturing associations, lumber treating operations, and their suppliers throughout the Southeastern US. 

Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association promotes the use of southern yellow pine and hardwood lumber, enhances demand for SYP products, and serves as a unified voice for lumber manufacturers.

Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association is a member-driven trade association sharing a passion for creating the world's finest hardwood products and a determination to maintain the sustainable productivity of the nation's forest resources.

National Hardwood Lumber Association is a hardwood industry member-based international trade association, representing the hardwood supply chain at all levels of production. 

Western Wood Products Association delivers lumber grading, quality control, technical, business information and products support services to sawmills and Western softwood lumber products throughout the world. 

The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association was established in 1933 and is the rules-writing agency for Eastern White Pine lumber and the grading authority for the SPFs grouping of species that includes Eastern Spruce, Balsam Fir, Red Pine, and other softwood lumber species grown in the northeast and great lakes regions. 

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