Friday, May 16, 2025
Hexion is set to showcase groundbreaking AI-driven innovations at LIGNA 2025, aimed at revolutionizing wood panel manufacturing. The company’s keynote, titled “Revolutionizing Wood Panels: Why the Future Runs Through AI,” will be delivered by CEO Michael Lefenfeld on Monday, May 26, at 4:00 PM in Hall 12, booth A16.
The presentation will highlight how artificial intelligence is transforming the industry by enabling more precise resin and wax delivery, fully automated processes, and significant improvements in throughput, raw material efficiency, and waste reduction. Central to these advancements is Hexion’s new AI-powered optimization platform, developed in partnership with Smartech, which promises to enhance product quality while minimizing environmental impact.
Visitors to Hexion’s booth in Hall 26, Stand D77, will have the opportunity to engage with company executives, explore detailed product overviews, and schedule one-on-one meetings to discuss these pioneering technologies.
This event underscores Hexion’s strategic shift from a traditional materials supplier to a comprehensive innovation partner, integrating AI solutions across the manufacturing value chain. As Lefenfeld noted, “AI transformed finance and logistics—now it’s manufacturing’s turn. By combining data intelligence with chemistry and machine automation, we’re unlocking real gains in throughput, material efficiency, and product quality. With wood panel manufacturing long underserved by digital transformation, this isn’t just progress—it’s a leap forward.”
Hexion’s participation at LIGNA 2025 positions the company at the forefront of the digital revolution in wood panel production, offering the industry a glimpse into the future of smart manufacturing.
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