The Avalon Robotics Linear Saw Infeed System is a robust and versatile solution tailored for high-efficiency linear saws such as the Alpine ALS, Mitek Blade, Hundegger, and Vekta. This system uses advanced conveyance technology to move bunks of lumber, varying in size, to designated pick positions. With a single loading position, operators can easily place bunks onto the conveyor, simplifying the loading process.

Once in place, a cable robot quickly and accurately picks multiple pieces of lumber from the pick positions and delivers them directly to the saw infeed. This efficient transfer and handling system minimizes manual intervention, speeds up the loading process, and ensures a continuous and steady supply of materials to the saw. The Linear Saw Infeed System enhances productivity, reduces handling time, and maintains a streamlined flow of lumber, making it an ideal choice for automated and high-output production environments.

In this video, we take a closer look at the cable robot concept. Join me for a walkaround as I explain what it is, how it works, and why it could change the way truss plants handle material.

This explainer provides the big-picture view: safer handling, automated saw loading, and scalable automation designed to fit real manufacturing environments.

The roof member preplate system is a highly efficient, containerized solution for precision nail plate placement in truss manufacturing. Housed within a 40-foot container, this automated system is designed for quick setup in a manufacturing facility. Equipped with robotic arms that pick nail plates from organized bins, the system accurately places and attaches each plate on roof members according to exact specifications. This precision in placement allows for smaller, appropriately sized nail plates to be used, reducing overall steel usage and lowering material costs without compromising structural integrity.

Once the members are preplated, they are batched together according to each truss before being delivered to the assembly tables. This ensures that all necessary components for a specific truss arrive together, streamlining the assembly process and reducing handling time for operators. By organizing components in advance, the system enhances production flow and efficiency, setting a new standard in component fabrication for truss manufacturing.

The Avalon Robotics Door Picking System is an intelligent robotic solution designed to select and organize doors directly from storage racks, enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility. This system identifies, selects, and arranges doors according to the specific sequence required for production or installation.
With advanced recognition and handling technology, the Door Picking System carefully lifts and organizes doors into a precise order, ready for the next stages of production. By streamlining the picking and stacking process, it ensures that doors are accessible in the correct order, reducing production delays and improving workflow. This automation minimizes manual handling, lowers the risk of door damage, and supports a more organized and efficient manufacturing environment.

In this video we take things a step further, picking up a large truss from the bottom chord, leaving it hanging upside down. Even with the unusual orientation, the robotic system handles it with stability and precision. This demonstration shows the versatility of automation in truss movement, proving that even non-standard picks are possible without issue.

This video takes the cable robot concept further, adding a full simulation to show the complete proposed application. From picking stock out of mixed bunk lengths to placing it on a simulated linear saw infeed, this demo highlights how the system can remove manual handling and improve efficiency in real-world truss plants.

Concept simulations like this help visualize the future of automation in component manufacturing.