A Year of Growth and Innovation – Vekta Looks Back and Ahead

Written and provided by FTMA Strategic Partner, Vekta Automation.

WARNING – the following text is not intended for consumption by old-school fabricators and plant managers – especially those without a desire to evolve alongside new and developing technologies

However, if you are showing any of the following symptoms, you are advised to read on immediately-

• A sudden, sharp curiosity of automation and the potential to save you time, money and stress
• An acute ability to perceive long-lasting industry change
• Lingering aspirations of success and achievement that you would like to retain

At Vekta we are focused on finding solutions. Solutions that help you build the best frames and trusses possible – this is the crux of what we do, and we do it with the expertise that our longevity in the area affords us.

Invaluable feedback, insights and support from our customers have been instrumental in our creation of new, groundbreaking solutions that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in frame and truss manufacturing.

With plenty of recent integration experience on projects with existing product from third-party manufacturers, this year, we gained an even greater understanding of the strengths and opportunities presented by a wide-range of industry equipment and how to integrate a fit-for-purpose solution that optimises our customers’ operations.

The industry trend of full plant automation has seen our bespoke Direct Delivery System – DDS – continue to prove itself as the gold-standard in automated member delivery.

Our Real-Time Optimisation – RTO – software has shifted the paradigm of how many plants work and how plant managers think, finally delivering a solution for just-in-time cutting that reduces waste and increases efficiencies and productivity. We now have Frame and Truss plants that rely on a single operator for one, two or three saws. We aren’t stopping there, with further rollouts of new software solutions planned for next year we are confident this change is just the beginning of a new era in frame and truss production.

In 2024, our PackFeeder material handling solution continues to be the preferred choice for customers who want to save floor space but still need quick delivery of boards to the saw. Our Stak N Gap system – designed for stacking boards and flipping them for bow – is still unrivalled in infeed automation.

On the look-ahead, our Research and Development team has recently shipped our first Stand-alone PackFeeder, which will provide our industry-leading delivery solution to a wider market. This product takes another leap in showing our flexibility and dedication to our fabricators by delivering solutions that will not restrict future integration and innovation.

Perhaps the most anticipated product on the horizon in 2025 is Vekta’s revolutionary Raking Framer – a single-operator, heavily automated frame line capable of producing straight and raked wall frames quickly, safely, and efficiently.

We’re also excited to be bringing fresh ideas to traditional equipment lines with a focus on new products and features in our framing solutions range as well as new developments in automated truss delivery, stacking and loading.

Looking toward the future, Vekta remains steadfast in its commitment to providing cutting-edge automation solutions that empower our customers and the wider industry to achieve greater efficiency, productivity, and success for years to come. By working closely with our clients, we’ll ensure that our solutions deliver maximum value and meet their evolving needs.

Furthermore, we’re dedicated to continuing our tradition of widely recognised excellence in customer service and support. Our Support team has continued to expand, with expert engineers all over the globe we can offer the best onsite and remote support possible.

As the holiday season draws near, we remain grateful for the feedback and encouragement of our customers, partners, and the entire frame and truss community. Together, we’ll continue to shape the future of manufacturing, building a more efficient, sustainable, and prosperous industry.