Optimized cutting plan for every log, in seconds.

Do you recognize these problems?

Most sawmills face the same challenges daily

• Excessive waste: Without an optimized cutting plan, a significant portion of wood becomes waste. That's money thrown away with every log processed.
• Guesswork decisions: Experienced operators make good cuts, but still rely on intuition. Without precise data, it's impossible to guarantee the best yield.
• Time wasted on planning: Manually calculating how to fit different dimensions into each log diameter takes time that could be spent on production.
• Lack of standardization: Each operator cuts differently. Without a standard system, quality and yield vary from shift to shift.

The solution your sawmill needs

SawOptima transforms data into smart cutting decisions

• Multiple cutting strategies: Advanced algorithms test hundreds of combinations and present the best cutting patterns for each log diameter.
• Diagram visualization: See exactly where each piece will be cut within the log, with precise real-scale diagrams. The usable diameter, with the safety margin already deducted, is automatically shown on every diagram.
• Waste analysis: Know the exact volume of sawdust and slabs from each cut. Enter residue prices and automatically calculate the revenue generated from what would otherwise be waste.
• Dimension library: Save pre-configured dimensions and log classes, with diameter, length, density and prices, and reuse them in every optimization without retyping.
• Report export: Generate full reports with SVG diagrams, revenue metrics, cost and gross margin analysis per log, and diameter ranking. Print-optimized with a mobile-friendly layout.
• Multi-language: Interface available in 6 languages to serve sawmills anywhere in the world.

How it works

In 3 simple steps, optimize the cut of any log

1. 1. Enter parameters: Select a pre-configured Log Class with diameter, length and density, then set the saw kerf and margin.
2. 2. Select dimensions: Choose the pieces you want to produce from your saved dimension library.
3. 3. Get the diagrams: The system generates multiple optimized diagrams, analyzes revenue, cost and margin per log, ranks the best diameters, with a full report to export.

Results you'll notice

Sawmills using cutting optimization report significant gains

• Higher yield per log: Make the most of every processed log with mathematically optimized cutting patterns.
• Waste reduction: Minimize the amount of waste generated, with detailed analysis of sawdust and slabs.
• Data-driven decisions: Replace intuition with precise calculations. Compare different strategies side by side.
• Production standardization: All operators follow the same optimized plan, ensuring consistency in every shift.

Who is SawOptima for

Solutions for every scale of operation

Measurable results

Small yield variations generate major financial impact

• 2–5%: yield increase per log
• ↓ Losses: structural loss reduction
• $/m³: higher profit per cubic meter
• 0%: guesswork in cutting decisions

Wood is a noble resource. Waste is not inevitable. Imprecision is not acceptable.

At SawOptima, we believe every log holds more value than meets the eye. Data should drive decisions. Technology should serve the industry, not complicate it. We don't just optimize cuts, we reveal yield.

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