Charlotte, NC – July 10, 2026 – Biesse is proud to announce the acquisition of Orchestra Srl, an Italian software company specializing in advanced digital manufacturing solutions. This strategic investment further strengthens Biesse's commitment to helping manufacturers optimize production, simplify operations, and unlock greater efficiency through intelligent digital technologies.
Orchestra develops software platforms that enable the seamless interconnection of industrial machinery, real-time production monitoring, and advanced workflow optimization. By integrating Orchestra's expertise into the Biesse ecosystem, customers will gain access to enhanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) capabilities, allowing production to automatically adapt to incoming orders, improve machine utilization, reduce operating costs, and increase overall manufacturing performance.
The acquisition represents another important milestone in Biesse's 2026–2028 strategic vision to deliver smarter, more connected manufacturing solutions across the woodworking, glass, stone, metal, and advanced materials industries. Through native machine connectivity, including multi-brand production environments, manufacturers will benefit from centralized production data, dynamic scheduling, real-time visibility, and greater operational control across the entire production.
"This acquisition represents a concrete step in the execution of our 2026–2028 Business Plan and further strengthens the Group's digital transformation journey," said Roberto Selci, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Biesse. "By integrating Orchestra's expertise, we are expanding our ability to provide customers with increasingly advanced solutions for the digitalization and optimization of manufacturing processes."
For North American manufacturers, this continued investment reinforces Biesse's mission to provide not only world-class machinery, but also intelligent software solutions that improve productivity, maximize equipment performance, and simplify factory management.
Experience What's Next at IWF 2026
Visitors attending IWF 2026 are invited to stop by Booth B7535 to discover how Biesse is transforming manufacturing through automation, connectivity, and digital innovation. Attendees will experience live demonstrations of the latest technologies, including B/On, SmartConnect, and advanced production solutions designed to help manufacturers increase efficiency while reducing complexity.
Show attendees will also get a first-hand look at Orchestra's digital platform in action, seeing directly how machine connectivity, real-time monitoring, and MES-driven scheduling come together to simplify factory management from a single production cell to a fully connected, multi-brand facility. Biesse experts will be on hand throughout the show to walk visitors through the platform and discuss tailored solutions for every stage of growth.
Scalable Automation for All Levels of Production
Smarter production. Lower cost. More output. An investment that pays for itself — starting from day one.
Running live on the show floor at IWF 2026, Biesse is launching its Batch Size One Automated Production Line, delivering smarter production, lower cost, and more output for growing wood manufacturers all within under 131 feet of floor space and powered by B/On (HMI and SmartConnect).
This complete, live-running line includes an automated CNC, a semi-automated edgebander, a robot tending both the CNC and edgebander, a cartesian robot, and intelligent part sorting all operating with a single operator. And the results speak for themselves. In North America, this line has already proven capable of delivering capacity growth of more than 200%, giving manufacturers the ability to more than double what they produce without expanding their footprint. Employees working within the line are producing four times more output per employee, in the same facility and the same space simply by working smarter, not harder. And as roles evolve alongside automation, so does opportunity: employees move into higher-skilled positions with increased wages, proving that automation and workforce growth go hand in hand.
Remarkably, this entire transformation happens within a footprint of less than 40 meters by 10 meters (under 131 feet by 33 feet) proving that the space required for high-impact automation is far smaller than most manufacturers assume. And because the line is engineered to deliver results immediately, the investment begins paying for itself from day one.
See What's Next at Booth B7535
From intelligent software to fully integrated production systems, Biesse continues to invest in technologies that empower manufacturers to work smarter, respond faster to changing customer demands, and remain competitive in an evolving marketplace.
Visit Biesse at Booth B7535 during IWF 2026, August 25–28, to discover how connected technologies, scalable automation, and the newly integrated Orchestra digital platform are shaping the future of production.
Biesse S.p.A. - We manufacture lines, machinery and components for making products, enhancing the potential of the wide range of materials processed by our customers. We simplify the production processes of customers working in the furniture, construction, automotive and aerospace sectors, courtesy of the skill of the people who work in our production sites around the world. Founded in Italy in 1969 and listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001, we are driven by our international calling, which is manifested through a network of Biesse Material Hub, where customers can enjoy a multi-material experience.
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