Hyne Timber: Choosing Lucidyne Again
A Partnership Based on Excellence
When Hyne first installed the 2007 Lucidyne—then called GradeScan—it was a leap forward in automation. “We were looking for repeatability,” shares Marc Wandler, Automation and Project Engineering at Hyne. “Manual grading required a skill set that could be lost with employee turnover. The Lucidyne offered us consistent, accurate grading and a chance to revolutionize our dry mill.”
The Lucidyne offers Hyne high-performance lineal scanning, using advanced geometric, color, and tracheid analysis. The precision not only ensures consistent grading but also minimizes downtime, reduces trim loss, and boots product consistency. Marc highlights the technology, “The accuracy in geometric and visual detection is far superior to any manual decisions we made before. It picks up everything and makes quick decisions. The technology blows people away.”
Over the years, the partnership between Hyne and MiCROTEC holds strong. Marc noted, “We developed a close relationship with the MiCROTEC team. The support we received was outstanding, and the success of the original installation reinforced our decision to stay with MiCROTEC.”
When it was time to replace the Lucidyne after 17 years of scanning, the choice was clear. “It was a no-brainer to investigate a replacement for the Lucidyne, it felt like a natural integration into our existing line.” says Marc.
Exceptional Support
Beyond the technology, Hyne and MiCROTEC share a commitment to collaboration and reliability. “The hardware is well-designed—rigid, dependable, with low failure rates. And the online support is always there when needed. MiCROTEC provides us with access to systems to help us support ourselves." The nearly two decades of collaboration between Hyne and MiCROTEC exemplifies the shared drive for excellence and sustainability. Says Marc, “It’s great to be supported and recognized. The partnership we have with MiCROTEC helps us remain at the forefront of our industry.”