SCA Bollstabruk and MiCROTEC maximise the wood pieces with Goldeneye 900

 Thursday, January 8, 2026

The SCA Bollstabruk sawmill, located in the centre of Northern Sweden, is establishing an entirely novel norm for the wood processing industry worldwide. Through the integration of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and high-precision scanning technologies, the plant has transformed from a conventional production site into a data-driven “smart mill.” The cornerstone of this transformation is a strategic partnership with MiCROTEC, utilising their advanced Goldeneye 900 scanners and the revolutionary MiCROTEC Connect ecosystem to maximise resource efficiency and product value.

At the centre of SCA Bollstabruk’s dry mill operations sits the Goldeneye 900, an AI-powered transverse quality scanner. Unlike traditional sorting methods, this system uses a multi-sensor approach to analyse every board from all four sides in a single pass.

The scanner’s AI algorithms are trained to identify:

• Internal and surface defects: Precise detection of knots, cracks, pitch pockets, and discoloration.
• Dimensional accuracy: Real-time monitoring of wane, curvature, and precise board thickness.
• Value optimisation: Automatically determining the highest-value grade for each piece based on real-time market demands and customer specifications.

SCA makes sure that no resources are wasted by placing three transverse scanners throughout the dry and green mills. The amount of wood diverted to lower-value byproduct streams is greatly reduced by optimising each board for its optimal application.

The true innovation at Bollstabruk lies in MiCROTEC Connect, a system that creates a “digital fingerprint” for every log and board. This integrated network links the log yard—where CT Log scanners perform 3D internal reconstructions—all the way to the final dry sorting plant.

This “virtual board yard” allows the mill to:

1. Traceability: Follow a specific board back to the exact log it originated from.
2. Predictive Planning: Forecast quality distribution before the first saw blade even touches the wood.
3. Process Refinement: Identify exactly where deviations occur in the production chain to prevent recurring errors.

“We are very proud of this investment,” says Ante Wernersson, Business Developer at SCA Bollstabruk. “The goal is to create a higher value from each log, make better use of each resource, and achieve a higher proportion of target products to ensure the best possible quality for our customers.”

To manage the massive influx of data generated by these scanners, SCA utilises the MiCROTEC Mill Manager. This sophisticated monitoring and analysis tool serves as the “brain” of the operation, summarising complex data into intuitive dashboards. According to Wernersson, the synergy between MiCROTEC Connect and Mill Manager provides “endless possibilities to analyse, plan, and optimise” production, ensuring that Bollstabruk remains one of the most productive sawmills in Europe.

The move towards AI-driven wood processing is as much about ecology as it is about economy. SCA lessens the environmental impact of its operations by optimising the output from each tree harvested. A key element of SCA’s dedication to sustainable forestry is increased precision, which results in fewer “off-cuts” and a more effective use of Sweden’s precious forest resources.

As the industry looks toward 2026, the success of SCA Bollstabruk serves as a roadmap for sawmills worldwide: the future of wood processing isn’t just about the saw—it’s about the data.

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Content Courtesy: MiCROTEC’s official website and LinkedIn

Tags: Goldeneye 900, MiCROTEC Connect, resource efficiency in forestry, sawmill optimization, SCA Bollstabruk, timber value recovery, wood processing AI