Text: Jean van Pol
Image: Matrix Software
Source: Profiel magazine
In the highly competitive frame industry, accuracy in calculation and efficiency in work preparation are crucial. Companies that can quote, produce, and deliver quickly and without errors gain a clear advantage. The MatrixKozijn software module, developed by Matrix Software, offers a powerful solution. “It enables users to easily create calculations, while the extensive production sheets are supported with all required details,” says Hans Storms, Branch Manager for the Frame Industry at Matrix Software.
MatrixKozijn adds all required detailed information to the frame.
When designing, calculating, and producing frames, software has become indispensable. The All‑in‑1 concept from Matrix Software for frame and joinery factories offers a complete solution for assembling, calculating, quoting, ordering, and producing frames. “Customers can select the software modules they need and grow within our total concept,” Storms explains. “But the foundation of all our software solutions remains MatrixKozijn. The strength of this module lies primarily in the integration of design, calculation, and work preparation. Once a frame is digitally configured, all required data—such as production lists, purchase lists for glass, hardware, and panels, as well as assembly and detail drawings—can be generated automatically. This results in significant savings in calculation time and work preparation.”
‘THE STRENGTH OF THIS SOFTWARE MODULE LIES PRIMARILY IN THE INTEGRATION OF DESIGN, CALCULATION, AND WORK PREPARATION’
MANIPULABLE CALCULATION
Storms elaborates on the advantages of MatrixKozijn: “This software module offers many functionalities. The calculation is highly flexible, allowing users to easily create alternative calculations for a frame—for example, with and without glazing. It is also possible to adjust prices at project level, meaning price calculations can be made per element as well as for the entire project. Once the calculation is complete, MatrixKozijn can automatically generate a quotation including descriptions, drawings, and pricing information. This results in fast, detailed quotations that are both technically and commercially accurate. As a result, companies can respond more quickly to requests, increasing their chances of winning projects.”
MatrixKozijn makes it easy to create various alternative calculations.
DETAILED PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Once a quotation results in an order, the same input can be used to start work preparation and production of the frame, Storms continues. MatrixKozijn automatically generates a complete set of drawings and extensive production sheets, supported with all required detailed information. This information is added to the frame so that it is precisely defined how the frame must be produced. After all required materials have been calculated, they can be ordered or taken from stock. In short, MatrixKozijn also provides all required information for work preparation and production.
MORE OPERATIONAL STRENGTH
One thing is clear: MatrixKozijn is far more than a design and drawing program. It is an advanced work preparation and calculation tool that helps frame and joinery factories work faster, with fewer errors, and more efficiently. “Thanks to the integration of design, calculation, and work preparation, this software directly contributes to the profitability and operational strength of frame manufacturers,” Storms emphasises. “For anyone seeking optimisation in the chain from quotation to delivery, MatrixKozijn is an investment that pays for itself quickly.”
MatrixKozijn offers full integration of design, calculation, and work preparation.
