Unitech Oxon Limited, a family-run kitchen and bedroom furniture manufacturer, faced the common challenge of scaling up production while maintaining quality. As demand grew, their traditional workflows—relying heavily on manual processes—couldn’t keep pace, leading to inefficiencies and errors.
Unitech Oxon Transforms CNC Production with Microvellum Software
The Problem: Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality
In the early days, Unitech Oxon produced quality, standard products through largely manual processes. But with the surge in demand, the inefficiency of manual CNC programming and fixed construction methods led to errors, especially during the mass production of custom products. If the company wanted to continue growing while maintaining its reputation for quality, they needed to modernize their workflows.
The Solution: Adopting Microvellum’s design to production sofware
To address these issues, Unitech Oxon turned to Microvellum’s AutoCAD-based manufacturing software, designed to handle the full spectrum of wood product manufacturing—from design to manufacturing. This powerful software automated previously manual processes, allowing Unitech to streamline production, integrate CNC machinery, and handle complex, custom jobs efficiently. As Unitech stated, “We knew straight away that Microvellum was going to be the solution to redefine our workflows.”
The Benefits: Increased Efficiency and Customization
Since implementing Microvellum, Unitech Oxon has seen dramatic improvements. The company can now produce fully customized products tailored to each client’s needs, something that was previously unachievable with their standard, manual processes. The ability to set up distinct construction and machining specifications for repeat clients has not only eliminated delays but also enabled seamless mass customization. This flexibility has become a hallmark of their offering, helping to maintain customer satisfaction while boosting production speed.
“Microvellum was a game-changer”
With Microvellum at the heart of their operations, Unitech Oxon is thriving. The company has expanded its sales team, is opening new showrooms, and is looking into larger factories and additional CNC machinery to keep up with demand. “Microvellum was a game-changer,” Unitech explained. With every aspect of production—from design to CNC gcode generation—centralized and streamlined, they are poised for continued growth in the competitive joinery industry.
Profile
Company: Unitech Oxon
Location: Banbury, UK
Established: 1996
Factory: 28,000 sq. ft.
Markets: Residential kitchens, bath, bedroom furniture
Software: Microvellum Toolbox
Machinery: Two Anderson Stratos, Biesse EKO, Biesse Selco
