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SAWSIM®

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About SAWSIM®

SAWSIM® is a software platform from HALCO Software Systems Ltd. designed for production planning in sawmills. It offers features such as Company About Us, History Staff, WSO™ - Production Planning improvement System (Scan-and-Set Sawmills), and SAWSIM-LP - Production Planning improvement System (Batch-Run Sawmills) so that users can manage their operations more effectively. This software provides insights into company history and staff roles, alongside specialized production planning systems for different sawmill types. With its comprehensive approach, SAWSIM® assists users in aligning production processes with operational goals. Key capabilities: Company About Us History Staff WSO™ SAWSIM-LP Production Planning Systems Best for: sawmill operators that need efficient production planning solutions.

SAWSIM® Details

Vendor
HALCO Software Systems Ltd.
Year Launched
1970
Location
505 - 601 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5Z 4C2
Deployment
on premise, windows
Training Options
documentation
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English
Users
Sawmill managers, Forest‑industry analysts.
Industries Served
Forestry, Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, Timber processing.
Tags
Forestry, Sawmill Simulation, Forest Optimization, Log Bucking, Lumber Yield, SAWSIM.

SAWSIM®'s In-App Market Place

Does SAWSIM® have an in-app market place?

Yes

How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?

1

Mini Apps

N/A

Pricing Options

Free trial
Free version
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Accepted Payment Currencies

USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), AUD ($), CAD ($), JPY (¥), CNY (¥), INR (₹), RUB (₽), BRL (R$)

Pros & Cons

  • Accurately models the breakdown of logs in any sawmill, enabling precise production planning
  • Processes actual-shape logs with crook, sweep, ovality, and variable taper for realistic simulations
  • Supports multiple lumber sizes and grading rules, allowing flexible product specifications
  • Generates detailed reports including 3D log plots and Totals and Averages for clear analysis
  • Simulates various log and cant positioning, including imperfect rotation, improving operational accuracy
  • May require significant training to utilize all features effectively due to its complexity
  • Simulation of highly customized sawmill layouts could be time-consuming for large operations
  • High dependency on accurate log measurements for reliable results
  • Processing large data sets for a complete shift may demand substantial computing resources
  • Advanced features like curve sawing and grade region specification may be underutilized without expert knowledge

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