Tuning NEXPLATE for Maximum Velocity Edmond Lim, P.Eng. In last month’s article, “NEXPLATE: Achieving F1 Pit-Stop Speed in Truss Production,” we analyzed a production run of 80 long-span agricultural trusses using an “all-or-nothing” approach to automated plate distribution. We demonstrated how Enventek’s NEXPLATE... Read More July 2026 Issue #18324 Page 38
NEXPLATE: Achieving F1 Pit-Stop Speed in Truss Production Edmond Lim, P.Eng. Affectionately dubbed 3.0, the latest generation of Enventek’s NEXPLATE injects Formula 1-style velocity to truss build tables. Building on the foundation of version 2.0 — which debuted last year at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Omaha — NEXPLATE 3.0... Read More June 2026 Issue #18323 Page 38
Dump and Chase is Just-in-Time Edmond Lim, P.Eng. In hockey, “Dump and Chase” is highly effective depending on how deep the puck is dumped into the opposing team’s defensive zone, and how hard the dumping team will chase and fight to get back possession of the puck. The strategy is to physically punish the defending team and... Read More May 2026 Issue #18322 Page 58
Catch the Lumber, Then Smell the Roses Edmond Lim, P.Eng. I’ve been to Boston a few times, but like most business and installation trips, it usually goes the same way: fly into the airport, drive a few hours, get the work done, and head straight back home. There’s never any time to actually pause and “stop to smell the... Read More April 2026 Issue #18321 Page 40
Automation for Greenfield OR Retrofit Truss Plants Edmond Lim, P.Eng. For inspiration to Feed the Beast! in 2026, the mandate is clear to automate, however, the path to automation looks different depending on your starting point. Let’s compare two standout 2025 LimTek installations—a greenfield plant and a modernizing retrofit—to see how... Read More March 2026 Issue #18320 Page 36
Polar Vortex? A PickLine Works Better in the Snow! Edmond Lim, P.Eng. Whether you’re facing a Polar Vortex, a Snowmageddon, or just another pending storm, a wintry winter forecast can strike fear in anyone. But the good news is that a Lumber PickLine will make it even easier for you to cope with these tricky situations. [For all photos, See PDF or View... Read More February 2026 Issue #18319 Page 38
When the Going Gets Tough, Innovate! Edmond Lim, P.Eng. In 2013, I launched LimTek Solutions with a clear mission: to promote, market, and sell Enventek’s groundbreaking truss manufacturing technology, first developed in 2007. For over a decade, it’s been full steam ahead and we have cultivated an impressive Feed the Beast! customer base.... Read More January 2026 Issue #18318 Page 48
Do You Have CapEx Room for 2026? Edmond Lim, P.Eng. As this year rapidly comes to a close, it’s time to prepare for 2026. In addition to our daily tasks, it’s important to step back and view the bigger picture too. My question for you today: Do you have CapEx room for 2026? To answer my own question, I have to say: the best... Read More December 2025 Issue #17317 Page 42
F1 Pit Stop Each Truss with NEXPLATE Edmond Lim, P.Eng. Enventek has once again set a new truss industry standard with the introduction of NEXPLATE at BCMC in Omaha last month. NEXPLATE is Enventek’s latest lean manufacturing solution, poised to revolutionize truss plate picking. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] This... Read More November 2025 Issue #17316 Page 50
Three Options, No Waiting – The RetroC Auto-Feeding SmartConveyor Edmond Lim, P.Eng. More than 120 proud RetroC owners will tell you that the auto-feeding of lumber is the most powerful feature of the Enventek RetroC automated component saw. Auto-feeding is made possible with Enventek’s SmartConveyor integrated with the RetroC’s clamping material feed chains. To... Read More October 2025 Issue #17315 Page 38