xception Engineering

xception designs and deploys industrial automation for sawmills. We focus on solutions that survive sawdust, vibration, and shift-to-shift variability while delivering measurable gains in yield and quality.

Automated board positioning: where the extra yield comes from

Sawmills lose recovery when boards enter the multi-saw at the wrong offset or angle. Even a few millimeters off center can turn into measurable waste and rework. Automated board positioning solves that problem by moving three decisions from the operator to a repeatable, data-driven system.

Integration checklist for upgrading a multi-saw infeed

Automation projects move faster when the integration scope is clear. Here is the checklist we use when preparing a multi-saw infeed for the xception.io positioning module.

Proving ROI on sawmill automation: the metrics that matter

Automation projects win budget when the numbers are clear. For multi-saw positioning, these are the metrics we recommend tracking before and after commissioning.

Advisory vs integrated modes: choosing the right retrofit path

When adding automated positioning ahead of a multi-saw, mills often ask whether to stop at advisory mode or connect fully into the controls. Both options deliver yield gains, but they differ in scope, risk, and payback.