Planit Canada

[WEBINAR] Grants made easy: Maximize your profits in today’s economy!
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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Real-World Cabinet Vision Training Seminar at Felder, ON
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-11 | Felder, 1745 Meyerside Dr Unit 4/5/6, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1C6, Canada
Two Cabinet Vision Training Seminars
Join us April 9 to 10, 2024, at Felder, Mississauga for a Cabinet Vision training seminar tailor-made for you. See the descriptions below to determine which seminar is best for you. Some attendees see value in attending either one day ($600.00) or both days ($1100). Please see below for software requirements.

Important Information

The seminars begin at 8:00 am and end by 4:30 pm. We ask that you arrive by 7:30 am, as setup can be time-consuming.
We ask that you bring a laptop with updated software loaded; however, we have a limited number of laptops with pre-loaded software we can lend you!

Topics Covered & Itinerary

Day 1
Cabinet Vision Basics:
The fundamentals for new users or a refresher for existing users

The Levels of Solid
The System Preferences
Material Manager: Import new textures, create, edit new panels and banding
Material Schedule: Create a schedule for assembly, door, counter top
Door Manager: Add a new door style, assign materials to doors
Overview of Building a Job
Place and modify Walls
Place Cabinets
Place Countertops
Place Molding

Day 2
Cabinet Vision Designer Training:
For new and experienced designers

Design a kitchen: Adding cabinets, appliances, floors and countertops, and moldings to a kitchen layout
Customize a cabinet: Changing internal, external cabinet components and dimensions
3D rendering: Changing the different types of renderings, adjusting lights and room views
Layers: customize layers and dimension styles
Drawing: Add a company logo/title block; add Elevation, floorplans, Cabinet
Details, and use CAD tools for customers or shop drawings
3D rendering: Export to Vortek Space

Software Requirements for Basic Training Day 1
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets Software Requirements for Designer Training Day 2
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +2D CAD
or Cabinet Vision Design
What else you need to know

Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Workbook provided.

Location:
Felder Group Canada
1745 Meyerside Dr Unit 4/5/6, Mississauga, ON L5T 1C6 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

[WEBINAR] Automate from Design to Delivery: Discover PRODUCTION Assistant
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
Discover PRODUCTION Assistant
Are you affected by labour shortages? Are you struggling to ensure that your shipped orders are complete?
Searching for parts in your factory and real-time project tracking becoming a real headache?
Join us for a webinar dedicated to production activities, from design to delivery!
Date & Time: Mar 28, 1 pm ET
Key Topics:

Labor Shortages: Understand How PRODUCTION Assistant Addresses Workforce Challenges
Seamless Order Fulfillment: Learn How PRODUCTION Assistant Ensures Complete Shipped Orders
Simplified Parts Management: Discover Strategies for Effortlessly Locating Parts in Your Factory
Real-Time Project Tracking: Overcome Headaches with PRODUCTION Assistant’s Dynamic Tracking Capabilities
Tailored Solutions for Woodworking: Explore How PRODUCTION Assistant is Customized for Your Industry

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore these crucial topics and unlock the potential of PRODUCTION Assistant for your business.
Join us for awebinar dedicated to revolutionizing your production workflow!

Real World Manufacturing Workshop – Planit + SCM West Coast
2024-03-20 | SCM Canada – West Coast, Unit 1135 - 1579 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1S2, Canada
Solving real manufacturing challenges with CABINET VISION software and SCM technology
The Planit + SCM West Coast Real-World Manufacturing Workshop is an opportunity to get together with fellow CABINET VISION users to watch our Senior Software Specialist, Christopher Manclière and top consultants from SCM, demonstrate how our software, running with industry-leading CNC machines, can solve real manufacturing challenges.
More than a seminar, this day-long event will showcase the software and CNCs in action – comparing construction methods, machining times, and nesting options to introduce the best ways to get the most out of automation.
Here is what we’ll demonstrate:

Commonly used assembly methods: their pros & cons and how they can be implemented in CABINET VISION
Nesting methods; how to take advantage of the flexibility and customization of Screen 2 Machine®
Tips about tooling to improve your machining
Methods for preventing parts from moving on a nested sheet during the cutting process
Step-by-step instructions for designing an MDF Shaker door in CABINET VISION and cutting it on a nesting machine
How to automate the process of redoing broken or missing parts

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
Please note: Planit will take photos and videos for promotional purposes during the event. Duration: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Date: March 20, 2024
Cost: Free!
LIMITED CAPACITY
Register below or contact your sales consultant to be included on the waiting list. Location: The new SCM Technology Center in BC!
SCM Canada – West Coast
Unit 1135 – 1579 Kingsway Ave.
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S2
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[WEBINAR] Take control of your schedule: Discover PLANNING Assistant
2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:00
Discover Seamless Production Planning with WEB-CAB’s PLANNING Assistant
Unlock the potential of efficient production planning tailored for the woodworking industry. Join us on February 28 at 3 PM ET to explore how our cutting-edge PLANNING Assistant software can revolutionize your production activities, from order inception to flawless installation.
Date & Time: Feb 28, 3 PM ET
Key Highlights:

Streamlined Production Planning: Effortlessly plan your production activities, aligning with your team’s capacity in just a few clicks.
Automated Project and Task Lists: Generate automated lists of projects and tasks, ensuring each factory employee is equipped for optimized productivity.
Customizable Prioritization: Prioritize projects based on your business’s key criteria, fostering efficient decision-making.
Adaptive Scheduling: Effectively manage unexpected events and schedule adjustments, ensuring your production stays on track.

Join the WEB-CAB team for an insightful session on maximizing your woodworking production potential.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot now!

Real-World Cabinet Vision Training Seminar at SCM, BC
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-23 | SCM Canada – West Coast, Unit 1135 - 1579 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1S2, Canada
Three Cabinet Vision Training Seminars
Join us February 21 – 23, 2024, at SCM Canada West (Port Coquitlam) for a Cabinet Vision training seminar tailor-made for you. See the descriptions below to determine which seminar is best for you. Some attendees see value in attending either one day ($500.00) or a combination of two days ($900). Please see below for software requirements.

Important Information

The seminars begin at 8:30 am and end by 5 pm. We ask that you arrive by 8:00 am, as setup can be time-consuming.
We ask that you bring a laptop with software loaded, however, laptops with software pre-loaded can be rented at the cost of $100 per day (limited availability).

Topics Covered & Itinerary

Day 1
Cabinet Vision Basics:
The fundamentals for new users or a refresher for existing users

The Levels of Solid
The System Preferences
Material Manager: Import new textures, create, edit new panels and banding
Material Schedule: Create a schedule for assembly, door, counter top
Door Manager: Add a new door style, assign materials to doors
Overview of Building a Job
Place and modify Walls
Place Cabinets
Place Countertops
Place Molding

Day 2
Cabinet Vision Designer Training:
For new and experienced designers

Design a kitchen: Adding cabinets, appliances, floors and countertops, and moldings to a kitchen layout
Customize a cabinet: Changing internal, external cabinet components and dimensions
3D rendering: Changing the different types of renderings, adjusting lights and room views
Layers: customize layers and dimension styles
Drawing: Add a company logo/title block; add Elevation, floorplans, Cabinet
Details, and use CAD tools for customers or shop drawings
3D rendering: Export to Vortek Space

Day 3
Cabinet Vision Advanced:
Advanced skills for experienced users

The Nine Basic Parameters
The Object Tree
Add a new Part
Add Intelligence to a Part
Create and manipulate Attributes
Save an Object with Intelligence and custom Attributes
Create and save a Library Parts with Intelligence
Introduction to UCS
Manipulate Parts using a UCS
Library Parts and UCS
Add conditions to UCS
Create operations (Route, Hole) using a UCS

Software Requirements for Basic Training Day 1
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets Software Requirements for Designer Training Day 2
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +2D CAD
or Cabinet Vision Design Software Requirements for Advanced Training Day 3
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +Shaping
What else you need to know

Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Workbook provided.

Location:
SCM Canada West
1579 Kingsway Ave #1135, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S2 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

[WEBINAR] Automate Your Manufacturing Process
2024-01-25 13:30 - 14:30
Automate your manufacturing process from project planning to customer installation and boost efficiency!
Date & Time: Jan 25, 2024, 01:30 PM ET
What you’ll learn in this webinar :

How to automate the planning of your projects based on priorities and on your capacities
How to track parts and projects in real-time
How 3D visual assembly and special instructions can help your shop employees be more productive
How to eliminate costly shipping errors with Production Assistant

CNC Router Open House | Mikon
2023-12-12 10:00 - 2023-12-14 15:00 | Mikon Machinery, 967 Edgeley Blvd, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5Z4, Canada
Join us for a Holiday Knowledge-Sharing Event!
Get answers to questions on improving the return on your CNC investment.
Hear from experts on tooling and software — learn CNC routing tips and see the machines in action with live demonstrations on the MultiCam Apex and Mikon Vesta Routers.
Mikon Machinery, Vaughan, Ontario headquarters, 967 Edgeley Blvd
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. December 12, 13 and 14, 2023

Topics you can expect to be covered:

The right software to automate your processes: ALPHACAM, presented by Planit Canada
Bits and tooling to maximize router performance
Operator and maintenance best practices
Which router for which application?

We have an exciting roster of industry professionals, tooling and software experts sharing their insights and available to answer all of your questions.
There’s never been a better time to plan for 2024, learn to gain efficiencies, and increase your ROI ahead of the new year!
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Tooling Demonstration & Sponsorship by:

Real-World Cabinet Vision Training Seminar at Homag
2023-11-21 - 2023-11-23 | Homag, 5090 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2W3
Three Cabinet Vision Training Seminars
Join us November 21 – 23, 2023 at Homag Canada for a Cabinet Vision training seminar tailor-made for you. See the descriptions below to determine which seminar is best for you. Some attendees see value in attending either one day ($500.00) or a combination of two days ($900). Please see below for software requirements.

Important Information

The seminars begin at 8:30 am and end by 5 pm. We ask that you arrive by 8:00 am, as setup can be time-consuming.

We ask that you bring a laptop with software loaded, however, laptops with software pre-loaded can be rented at the cost of $100 per day (limited availability).

Topics Covered & Itinerary

Day 1
Cabinet Vision Basics:
The fundamentals for new users or a refresher for existing users

The Levels of Solid
The System Preferences
Material Manager: Import new textures, create, edit new panels and banding
Material Schedule: Create a schedule for assembly, door, counter top
Door Manager: Add a new door style, assign materials to doors
Overview of Building a Job
Place and modify Walls
Place Cabinets
Place Countertops
Place Molding

Day 2
Cabinet Vision Designer Training:
For new and experienced designers

Design a kitchen: Adding cabinets, appliances, floors and countertops, and moldings to a kitchen layout
Customize a cabinet: Changing internal, external cabinet components and dimensions
3D rendering: Changing the different types of renderings, adjusting lights and room views
Layers: customize layers and dimension styles
Drawing: Add a company logo/title block; add Elevation, floorplans, Cabinet
Details, and use CAD tools for customers or shop drawings
3D rendering: Export to Vortek Space

Day 3
Cabinet Vision Advanced:
Advanced skills for experienced users

The Nine Basic Parameters
The Object Tree
Add a new Part
Add Intelligence to a Part
Create and manipulate Attributes
Save an Object with Intelligence and custom Attributes
Create and save a Library Parts with Intelligence
Introduction to UCS
Manipulate Parts using a UCS
Library Parts and UCS
Add conditions to UCS
Create operations (Route, Hole) using a UCS

Software Requirements for Basic Training Day 1
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets Software Requirements for Designer Training Day 2
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +2D CAD
or Cabinet Vision Design Software Requirements for Advanced Training Day 3
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +Shaping
What else you need to know

Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Workbook provided.

Location:
Homag Canada
5090 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5T 2W3 JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZQbGFuaXRDYW5hZGEuZm9ybXN0YWNrLmNvbSUyRmZvcm1zJTJGanMucGhwJTJGc2VtaW5hcl9yZWdpc3RyYXRpb25fZm9ybV9vbl9qdW5fMjAyMyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRSUzQ25vc2NyaXB0JTNFJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRlBsYW5pdENhbmFkYS5mb3Jtc3RhY2suY29tJTJGZm9ybXMlMkZzZW1pbmFyX3JlZ2lzdHJhdGlvbl9mb3JtX29uX2p1bl8yMDIzJTIyJTIwdGl0bGUlM0QlMjJPbmxpbmUlMjBGb3JtJTIyJTNFT25saW5lJTIwRm9ybSUyMC0lMjBTZW1pbmFyJTIwUmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uJTIwRm9ybSUyMC0lMjBPTiUyMC0lMjBKdW4lMjAyMDIzJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRm5vc2NyaXB0JTNF

[WEBINAR] Visit a Mid-Size Factory and See How MES Increased Their Productivity
2023-11-09 13:30 - 14:30
When: November 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM ET
Topic: Visit a shop and see how implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) increased their productivity.
Join us and our partners, WEB-CAB, on Nov. 9th to visit a shop and see their MES in action!
Find out how this shop:

Automatically imports data directly from Cabinet Vision
Manages damaged parts
Automates parts sorting
Leverages 3D visuals for fast and accurate assembly
Provides special instructions to help workers remember key details
Controls kitting and shipping to eliminate costly mistakes

This tour will provide a sneak peek into how PRODUCTION Assistant MES software can optimize your operations and increase the productivity and throughput of your plant.

WMS
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04
Visit booth #1069 to learn more about opportunities to ramp up production, automate processes, eliminate wasted time, and make more money.
Our staff will be ready to answer visitor questions. Participating Planit team members will include President Peter Mate, Senior Software Specialist Christopher Manclière, CABINET VISION product manager and director, plus sales representatives and technical support specialists. ALPHACAM is the newest addition to Planit’s software lineup. ALPHACAM is a full-featured, easy-to-use CAM system that can be used to manufacture everything from simple 2D parts to complex 5-axis components. ALPHACAM supports robust nesting, automation, 3- to 5-axis programming, and aggregates. CABINET VISION software is widely used in the woodworking industry for manufacturing closets, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and other millwork projects. The software allows users to go right from 3D presentation to manufacturing in moments. At WMS 2023, Planit will demonstrate the new features in the latest version and answer questions about multipliers, cut lists, costing and bidding and more. CABINET VISION x Machining can generate codes for most CNC machines, which eliminates the need and cost of intermediary software. VORTEK Spaces is a sales tool that enables woodworkers to use virtual 3D technology to impress their clients by quickly and easily customizing colours and materials on the fly. WEB-CAB is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that optimizes a woodshop by helping users track, document, and control their operations. Planit reps at WMS 2023 can address five-day implementation and fast ROI to join the Industry 4.0 revolution.

Woodworking Technology Days
2023-10-31 - 2023-11-04
An industry event with leading distributors.
The WTD is back, giving visitors five days to visit the CWMDA members’ extensive showrooms and see the latest new technology, including some North American premieres. You’ll see a wide display of woodworking equipment and impressive live demonstrations at each location. Visit all eight showrooms and see the latest production woodworking machinery solutions our Industry offers. Planit will be there to talk to you about how our CAD/CAM and MES solutions make the most of the impressive CNCs on display.
Download the brochure.
We’ll be onsite at most showrooms, ready to demonstrate:

CABINET VISION
ALPHACAM
MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM

Wood Design Show | Expo Bois Design
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-12
Visit us at booth # 606!
The Wood Design Show is an unmissable meeting place for industry professionals such as architects, designers, kitchen designers, cabinet retailers or manufacturers and many more professionals.
Two days where you will have direct access to suppliers and product specialists. Perfect for asking your technical questions and discovering new products and our industry’s latest trends and innovations.
This event offers you an exhibitor’s hall, conferences and free presentations!

WMCO Quarterly Networking Event at Conestoga College
2023-06-21 11:30 - 16:00
WMCO Quarterly Networking Event at Conestoga College
Conestoga College – Doon Campus
229 Doon Valley Drive – Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
11:30 am- 4:00 pm

Lunch is included!
This event is open to non-members

REGISTER HERE
ERP- Demystified and Scaled to Operations; Member Case Studies Panel Discussion
A panel of 5 manufacturers of diverse sizes and segments share a summary of their journey- the challenges, the successes and benefits, and lessons learned. This will be moderated by WMCO and supported by 3 ERP suppliers to provide expertise where we need it.
The take-aways: help everyone understand how to scale it for their business model, how to tackle it ongoing after implementation, and to learn from others successes and challenges.
Risk Management Cost Containment for Wood Manufacturing Operations: Updates in Post Covid Environment
Risk management for wood companies has recently presented new challenges and opportunities to understand how to manage costs and current risks at the same time. Alex Bilik of Cowan will share his expertise to help you identify where manufacturers don’t need coverage to reduce costs, and where you need it to protect your business.
Followed by a tour of the Woodworking Centre of Ontario, Conestoga College!
Did you know that Conestoga College hosts the largest Post Secondary program in Ontario?
Come see the shop class spaces and equipment, and make your name known to future grads who could work for you! Meet others in the industry, and grow your industry contacts! This is the only place where the wood industry networks at this level in Ontario!

[WEBINAR] Visit a Mid-Size Factory and See How MES Increased Their Productivity
2023-06-15 13:30 - 2023-06-22 14:30
When: June 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM ET
Topic: Visit a shop and see how implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) increased their productivity.
Join us and our partners on June 15th to visit a shop and see their MES in action!
Find out how this shop:

Automatically imports data directly from Cabinet Vision
Manages damaged parts
Automates parts sorting
Leverages 3D visuals for fast and accurate assembly
Provides special instructions to help workers remember key details
Controls kitting and shipping to eliminate costly mistakes

Cabinet Vision Training Seminar at Biesse, ON
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08 | Biesse Canada – Material Hub, 175 Milani Blvd, Unit 2, Vaughan, Ontario, L4H 5L9, Canada
Three Cabinet Vision Training Seminars
Join us June 6 to 8, 2023 for a Cabinet Vision training seminar tailor-made for you. See the descriptions below to determine which seminar is best for you. Some attendees see value in attending either one day ($500.00) or a combination of two days ($900). Please see below for software requirements.

Important Information

The seminars begin at 8am and end by 5pm. We ask that you arrive by 7:30am, as setup can be time-consuming.

We ask that you bring a laptop with software loaded, however, laptops with software pre-loaded can be rented at the cost of $100 per day.

Topics Covered & Itinerary

Day 1
Cabinet Vision Basics:
The fundamentals for new users or a refresher for existing users

The Levels of Solid
The System Preferences
Material Manager: Import new textures, create, edit new panels and banding
Material Schedule: Create a schedule for assembly, door, counter top
Door Manager: Add a new door style, assign materials to doors
Overview of Building a Job
Place and modify Walls
Place Cabinets
Place Countertops
Place Molding

Day 2
Cabinet Vision Designer Training:
For new and experienced designers

Design a kitchen: Adding cabinets, appliances, floors and countertops, and moldings to a kitchen layout
Customize a cabinet: Changing internal, external cabinet components and dimensions
3D rendering: Changing the different types of renderings, adjusting lights and room views
Layers: customize layers and dimension styles
Drawing: Add a company logo/title block; add Elevation, floorplans, Cabinet
Details, and use CAD tools for customers or shop drawings
3D rendering: Export to Vortek Space

Day 3
Cabinet Vision Advanced:
Advanced skills for experienced users

The Nine Basic Parameters
The Object Tree
Add a new Part
Add Intelligence to a Part
Create and manipulate Attributes
Save an Object with Intelligence and custom Attributes
Create and save a Library Parts with Intelligence
Introduction to UCS
Manipulate Parts using a UCS
Library Parts and UCS
Add conditions to UCS
Create operations (Route, Hole) using a UCS

Software Requirements for Basic Training Day 1
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets Software Requirements for Designer Training Day 2
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +2D CAD
or Cabinet Vision Design Software Requirements for Advanced Training Day 3
Cabinet Vision Core Cabinets +Shaping
What else you need to know

Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Workbook provided.

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Cabinet Vision Advanced Technical Training: SCM + Planit
2023-05-10 07:30 - 15:00 | SCM Mississauga, 4590 Eastgate Pkwy, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3W6, Canada
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Real-World Training Event – Planit + Mikon Machinery
2023-05-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Mikon Machinery, 967 Edgeley Blvd, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5Z4, Canada
Solving real manufacturing challenges with CABINET VISION software and MultiCam CNC router technology
The Planit + Mikon Real-World Training event is an opportunity to get together with fellow CABINET VISION users for a day of practical software and CNC training. Watch our top software expert, Christopher Manclière, demonstrate how our software, running with Mikon’s robust MultiCam CNC routers, can solve real manufacturing challenges.
More than a seminar, this day-long event will showcase the software and CNC routers in action – comparing construction methods, machining times, and nesting options to introduce the best ways to get the most out of automation.
Planit will demonstrate the following:

Commonly used assembly methods: their pros & cons and how they can be implemented in CABINET VISION
Nesting methods; how to take advantage of the flexibility and customization of Screen 2 Machine®
Tips about tooling to improve your machining
Methods for preventing parts from moving on a nested sheet during the cutting process
Step-by-step instructions for designing an MDF Shaker door in CABINET VISION and cutting it on a nesting machine
How to automate the process of redoing broken or missing parts

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
Please note: Planit will take photos and videos for promotional purposes during the event. Duration: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Date: Tuesday, May 9 2023
Cost: Free!
LIMITED CAPACITY
Register below or contact your sales consultant to be included on the waiting list. Location:
Mikon Machinery Group, Inc.
967 Edgeley Blvd
Vaughan, ON L4K 5Z4
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Real-World Training Event – Planit + Akhurst
2023-05-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Akhurst Machinery Limited, 5939 Wallace St, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1Z8, Canada
Solving real manufacturing challenges with CABINET VISION software and AKHURST technology
The Planit + Akhurst Real-World Training event is an opportunity to get together with fellow CABINET VISION users to watch our top software expert, Christopher Manclière, demonstrate how our software, running with industry-leading CNC machines, can solve real manufacturing challenges.
More than a seminar, this day-long event will showcase the software and CNCs in action – comparing construction methods, machining times, and nesting options to introduce the best ways to get the most out of automation.
Planit will demonstrate the following:

Commonly used assembly methods: their pros & cons and how they can be implemented in CABINET VISION
Nesting methods; how to take advantage of the flexibility and customization of Screen 2 Machine®
Tips about tooling to improve your machining
Methods for preventing parts from moving on a nested sheet during the cutting process
Step-by-step instructions for designing an MDF Shaker door in CABINET VISION and cutting it on a nesting machine
How to automate the process of redoing broken or missing parts

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
Please note: Planit will take photos and videos for promotional purposes during the event. Duration:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Date: Monday, May 8 2023
Cost: Free!
LIMITED CAPACITY
Register below or contact your sales consultant to be included on the waiting list. Location:
Akhurst Machinery Limited
5939 Wallace St, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1Z8
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Montreal Technology Days at Biesse
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-28 | Biesse Montreal Campus, 18005 Rue Lapointe, Mirabel, QC, J7J 0G2, Canada
Montreal Technology Days
APRIL 27-28, 2023
Biesse Montreal Showroom
Join us on April 27 & 28TH at Biesse’s Montreal facility to experience Biesse’s extraordinary technology for manufacturing wood, plastics and composite materials. They will have multiple machines powered up and ready for you to test solutions and exchange ideas. Our team will be on-site to show you how Cabinet Vision and Biesse automation technology can simplify your production process. View the Montreal Technology Days event brochure here.
Voir la brochure pour les Journées technologiques à Montréal ici.

[WEBINAR] Introduction to PRODUCTION Assistant by WEB-CAB
2023-02-23 13:00 - 14:00
Bring your shop to the next level
In this webinar, you’ll learn how PRODUCTION Assistant can help your shop, big or small, increase production and profitability.
Connect, Optimize, Track, Synchronize and Control all the steps of your production process!
Date: 23 February 2023
Time: 1:00 pm ET

Real-World Training Event – Planit + SCM West Coast
2023-02-09 | SCM Canada – West Coast, Unit 1135 - 1579 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1S2, Canada
Solving real manufacturing challenges with CABINET VISION software and SCM technology
The Planit + SCM West Coast Real-World Training event is an opportunity to get together with fellow CABINET VISION users to watch our top software experts, Christopher Manclière and Dennis Barg, demonstrate how our software, running with industry-leading CNC machines, can solve real manufacturing challenges.
More than a seminar, this day-long event will showcase the software and CNCs in action – comparing construction methods, machining times, and nesting options to introduce the best ways to get the most out of automation.
Planit will demonstrate the following:

Commonly used assembly methods: their pros & cons and how they can be implemented in CABINET VISION
Nesting methods; how to take advantage of the flexibility and customization of Screen 2 Machine®
Tips about tooling to improve your machining
Methods for preventing parts from moving on a nested sheet during the cutting process
Step-by-step instructions for designing an MDF Shaker door in CABINET VISION and cutting it on a nesting machine
How to automate the process of redoing broken or missing parts

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
Please note: Planit will take photos and videos for promotional purposes during the event. Duration: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Date: February 9, 2023
Cost: Free!
LIMITED CAPACITY
Register below or contact your sales consultant to be included on the waiting list. Location: The new SCM Technology Center in BC!
SCM Canada – West Coast
Unit 1135 – 1579 Kingsway Ave.
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S2
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CKCA Western Regional
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-08
Join us for the CKCA Regional in BC!
We are excited to sponsor the lunch and Mix & Mingle with UBC CAWP students. Meet your future employees and see how they learn CABINET VISION.
Don’t miss the tours of Nickel Cabinets, Sunrise Kitchens, Leon Lebeniste and SOFO Kitchens! CKCA events are a fantastic opportunity to ask other woodworkers questions about software and automation.

[WEBINAIRE] Création d’étiquettes de pièces et de panneaux avec l’ajout +Label de CABINET VISION
2023-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire CABINET VISION +Label
Idéal pour la fabrication par imbrication (Nesting), les scies à panneaux manuelles et les bancs de scie automatiques, l’ajout +Label permet aux opérateurs de scie et de CNC de visualiser le panneau alors que les étiquettes sont imprimées à la demande et placées sur les pièces.

Date: 1 fevrier, 2023
Heure: 13h00 ET
Coût: Gratuit
Dans ce webinaire, vous apprendrez les éléments suivants:

La différence entre l’étiquetage en temps réel et l’étiquetage à la demande.
Comment concevoir des étiquettes de pièces à l’aide de l’éditeur d’étiquettes +Label en utilisant les informations du projet, y compris une image de la pièce.
Comment ajouter des codes-barres sur les étiquettes pour simplifier la mise en production.
Comment convertir des pièces en fichiers image et les imprimer en temps réel en utilisant le système d’étiquetage intégré d’une machine CNC et d’une scie.
Aperçu de la nouvelle application +Label pour l’impression d’étiquettes à la demande

Les utilisateurs de Cabinet Vision qui ont accès à +Label (anciennement Label It)
Les utilisateurs de Cabinet Vision qui n’ont pas accès à +Label mais qui souhaitent en savoir plus à ce sujet
Les fabricants d’armoires qui souhaitent savoir comment Cabinet Vision peut améliorer leur flux de travail.

[WEBINAR] Creating part and panel labels using the CABINET VISION +Label addition
2023-01-31 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a CABINET VISION +Label webinar
Ideal for nested-based manufacturing and traditional manual and NC panel saws, the +Label addition enables saw and CNC operators to visualize the panel as labels are printed on demand and placed on parts.

Date: January 31, 2023
Time: 1 pm ET
Cost: Free
In this webinar, you’ll learn:

The difference between real-time labelling and on-demand labelling
How to design part labels using the +Label Editor using job information, including an image of the part
How to add barcodes on labels to streamline production
How to convert parts to image files and print in real-time using a CNC router’s and a saw’s built-in labelling system
Overview of the new +Label app for printing labels on demand

Cabinet Vision users who have access to +Label (formerly Label It)
Cabinet Vision users who don’t have +Label but would like to learn more about it
Cabinet manufacturers who are curious about how Cabinet Vision can improve their workflow

CKCA National Discussion – Future of the Industry
2023-01-25 13:00 - 14:30
[WEBINAR]
Session Presenters

Jason Varelli, Biesse
Luke Elias, Muskoka Cabco
Peter Mate, Planit Canada
Tommy Gagnon, AutomaTech Robotik
Moderator: Stephan Kleiser, Woodworking Canada

Back by popular demand!
This panel discussion was offered at the 2022 National Forum in Ontario. It was so well received the CKCA decided to offer it online so more people could hear what these industry experts, including Planit President Peter Mate, have to say.
Webinar Description
Session Description: The future is now! Meta-Verse, MES, Analytics, Data Visualizing and Manufacturing Field Devices – these are terms we are all getting to know. But what do they mean to our industry? How are automation and robotics addressing current and future challenges, including supply chain, demographic shifts, global competitiveness and labour shortage? A window into what is to come – this is a session you don’t want to miss!

Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO)
2022-10-27 - 2022-10-29 | Centrexpo Cogeco, 550, rue Saint-Amant, Drummondville, Quebec, J2C 6Z3, Canada
CCI Canada, Inc., the owner of the Toronto Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS), proudly relaunches Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvre’ (SIBO) at the modern Centrexpo Cogeco in Drummondville.
The three-day SIBO 2022 will present the largest gathering place for Quebec woodworking professionals to connect and with key manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, computer software, hardware, raw materials and more. Woodworkers will find innovative products and solutions to help them increase productivity, improve quality, expand into new markets and grow their profits.
Planit Canada Booth 207
Planit Canada brands have been carefully chosen to drive every aspect of the design-to-manufacture process and improve the efficiency of woodworking operations. Planit invites woodworkers looking to ramp up production, automate processes, make more money, and stop wasting time, to visit booth #207at Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO), October 27-29 2022 at the Centrexpo Cogeco.
Planit plans to display a range of its productivity solutions, including the following.
Cabinet Vision is a widely-used software in the woodworking industry for the manufacture of closets, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and other millwork projects. Go right from 3D presentation to manufacturing in moments. Planit will show new features in the latest version and answer questions about modules, cut lists, costing and bidding, and more. Millworkers can ask about the submittals package. The Screen-to-Machine center will generate codes for most CNC machines, so users can avoid going through intermediaries and incurring additional costs and delays.
Vortek Spaces is a sales tool which allows the use of virtual 3D technology to impress clients by quickly and easily customizing colours and materials on the fly and enabling them to sign their names on the dotted line more quickly.
Leica Geosystems DISTO lasers provide detailed digital measurements in 3D to improve processes by making templating simple and increasing the accuracy of projects. Planit will demonstrate how the direct link to Cabinet Vision can be a game-changer.
WEB-CAB is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that will optimize a shop by allowing users to track, document, and control their operations. Planit personnel can explain the 5-day implementation and fast ROI.
Key factors to consider when adopting advanced technology presented by Christopher Mancliere, senior software specialist of Planit Canada.

Woodworking Technology Days
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-22
The WTD is back OCTOBER 18 to 22, 2022, giving visitors five days to visit extensive showrooms and see the latest new technology, including some North American premieres. No other show or single event offers you such a wide display of woodworking equipment, combined with impressive live demonstrations at each location. Visit all eight showrooms located in Mississauga, Brampton and Cambridge and see the latest production woodworking machinery solutions our industry has to offer.
Visit Planit Canada at SCM to see why CABINET VISION is the number one choice for integrating robotics into your shop.

WMCO Networking Event
2022-09-29 11:30 - 15:15 | Humber College, 110 Carrier Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 5R1, Canada
Production Scheduling Roundtable & Technology Purchases – The Deciding Factors
In-Person & Live Streamed
Join the WMCO in discussing these topics in person or via live stream:

Evaluating Purchasing Decisions on New Technology – A buyer’s guide to making the right choice.
Scheduling Solutions – A Roundtable Discussion: What keeps production moving along; what doesn’t; and what you can do about it?

Venue Online or In-person at Humber College Woodworking Centre
Starts Thu Sep 29 2022, 11:30am EDT
Ends Thu Sep 29 2022, 03:15pm EDT

CKCA National Forum in Ontario
2022-09-29 - 2022-10-01
The CKCA plans to resume face-to-face events in 2022!
Format: Thursday/Friday and 1/2 day Saturday
Location: Waterloo, Ontario (and surrounding areas)
Program: Two and a half days of plant tours, education and social networking
Plant tours at Chervin Kitchen & Bath and Woodland Horizon (and more!) Thanks to those who agree to host plant tours. Our awesome clients are contributing to moving our industry forward and we are very grateful!
