MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: EFFICIENT, OPTIMIZED, AUTOMATED
Timber constructions are becoming more and more important all over the world; it’s a relentless process, in line with decarbonization targets and ESG criteria. Concurrently, production techniques are evolving rapidly, artificial intelligence is increasingly used, and robots have become essential in (pre)fabrication. Therefore, we have decided to present Xylexpo visitors and exhibitors with a quick overview of the key topics regarding the modern production of wooden buildings.
At Xylexpo 2026, FORUM HOLZBAU is organizing an international conference to offer industry professional, timber house manufacturers, production managers, builders, designers and engineers the opportunity to share their experience with international experts.
FORUM HOLZBAU is a global platform that gathers leading universities from several countries – including Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada – boasting specific excellence in the field of timber construction; this initiative was created to spread and promote the culture of wood constructions. In Italy,
FORUM HOLZBAU works in close collaboration with the University of Trento.
THE PROGRAM
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Conference Area, Hall 18
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: EFFICIENT, OPTIMIZED, AUTOMATED
Moderator: Giuseppe Mosconi, CQ-Costruire in Qualità (Verona, Italy)
h. 10.50 am Welcome from the organizers
h. 11.00 am “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TIMBER CONSTRUCTIONS: FROM MATERIAL PROPERTIES TO FABRICATION"
Laura Marsillo, ICD/CA-Institute for computational design and construction (Stuttgart, Germany)
h. 11.30 am “DIRECT GENERATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL DATA FROM 3D MODELS IN REAL TIME"
Andrea Pallaver, HSB Italia (Trento, Italy)
h. 12.00 am “NEXT GEN HOUSE: ROBOT-AIDED PRODUCTION"
Stefano Brunelli, Gropyus Technologies (Berlin, Germany)
h. 12.30 am Networking Cafè
h. 12.45 am "ROOFS, CEILINGS AND WALLS: PREFABRICATION IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES"
Walter Bauer, Bauer Holzbau (Satteldorf-Gröningen, Germany)
h. 1.15 pm "PREFAB ELEMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION SITE PRACTICE: BENEFITS FOR QUALITY WARRANTY"
Franco Piva, Ergodomus (Pergine Valsugana, Italy)
h. 1.45 pm "COMPLEX STRUCTURES IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION"
Francesco Marroni, LignoAlp - Damiani-Holz&Ko Spa (Bressanone, Italy)
h. 2.15 pm Final remarks and conclusion
Attending engineers and surveyors will be entitled to professional education credits (CFP)
Participation is free subject to registration.
For imformation: Hugo Karre www.forum-legno.com; www.xylexpo.com
