At the SchermNed office, you'll often hear someone call out: "Are you playing a game again?" Not because the team is slacking off, but because they're hard at work with their new engineering software. SchermNed has invested in advanced 3D engineering tools, and while it may look a little like gaming from the outside, it's serious business.
"I've noticed that recently we've been winning projects because we can design in 3D," says Jack van der Voort. About a year and a half ago, the Westland-based specialist in screens and netting systems decided to invest in both software and training. "I did hesitate for a moment when I saw the price of the special mouse we needed," Jack admits with a laugh. "Six hundred euros is a lot for a mouse." But the investment has already paid off. With the new engineering software, SchermNed is now designing and calculating projects for clients all around the world.
Interest in 3D engineering is growing, especially among greenhouse builders. "Project leaders working on-site really like working with 3D, because it gives them a much clearer picture of what will actually be built," Jack explains. Being able to visualize the final result before installation makes a huge difference.
Maintaining quality as a priority
The move to 3D engineering has also boosted the quality of export projects. That was one of the main reasons SchermNed adopted the technology in the first place. "Especially abroad, there's sometimes a lack of technical knowledge when it comes to installation. 3D engineering makes it much easier to guide local crews, with supervision from a specialist. But even here in the Netherlands, where expertise is abundant, every installer still tends to do things in their own way. By using 3D engineering, even our most experienced teams now work with greater consistency."
By choosing 3D engineering, SchermNed is proving it doesn't stand still. "We regularly hear greenhouse builders say: 'Wow, this is impressive,'" Jack notes. This type of innovation doesn't just benefit SchermNed, it pushes the entire horticultural sector forward. "As Dutch horticulture, it's vital that we keep raising the bar and continue innovating, so that together we can deliver high-quality projects worldwide."
© SchermNed "With 3D engineering, for example, you can clearly see details, such as a hanger that needs to be sewn. But we do it our way, and we do it twice." Moreover, innovations like 3D engineering keep working in technical horticulture interesting. That's also important.
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