Status of research and application of intelligent manufacturing technology for solid wood furniture in China
With the dynamic shifts observed in the global consumer market for home furnishings,the emergence of bespoke solid wood furniture stands out as a pivotal trend shaping the trajectory of the industry.While the current application of digital design and manufacturing technology in furniture demonstrates a foundational basis,there exists a substantial gap in achieving true intelligent manufacturing.The forthcoming paradigm shift in the home furnishing sector hinges on breakthroughs in digital design for solid wood furniture and the implementation of key technologies for intelligent manufacturing.This study delved into the transformation and elevation of intelligent manufacturing in the realm of solid wood furniture through a comprehensive exploration of three key dimensions,i.e.,the definition and characteristics of solid wood furniture products,the current market demand landscape for such products,and the research and application of intelligent manufacturing technology specific to solid wood furniture.A meticulous analysis was conducted to identify limitations in the digital design of products,deficiencies in intelligent equipment and flexible manufacturing capabilities,the absence of sophisticated intelligent management techniques,and the imperative need for enhancements in intelligent logistics and services.These aspects collectively represented the technical challenges faced by intelligent manufacturing of solid wood furniture.Building upon this analysis,this study proposed critical technological breakthroughs required at the current stage of intelligent manufacturing for solid wood furniture in China.These included the standardization of raw materials and components,the development of digital design methodologies for bespoke solid wood furniture products,advancements in intelligent equipment and flexible production lines,optimization of the solid wood furniture production process and its workflow,the realization of digitalization in solid wood furniture technology,and the establishment of an intelligent and visualized control platform.These initiatives were designed to foster collaborative development within the solid wood furniture industry chain.The insights presented in this study could not only serve as a guide for the traditional solid wood furniture industry in navigating the path of high-quality development,innovation,and market capture,but also contribute to a global understanding of the evolution of China's furniture intelligent manufacturing landscape.
solid wood furnitureintelligent manufacturingdigital designkey technologythe furniture industry