Discover how the latest surface technologies are shaping the future of kitchen, bathroom and furniture design. Visit SCM Australia at the Kitchen & Bath Show to explore where design trends and manufacturing capability meet: sanding and surface personalisation, surface finishing and edgebanding.
Whether you are a kitchen manufacturer, a joiner, a furniture producer or a designer, this is where you find out what is possible today.
Today's market demands surfaces that stand out. Textured finishes, 3D patterns, brushed effects and laser-engraved details are transforming standard panels, doors and wall cladding into high-value, custom-designed products.
SCM's dmc system sanding and calibrating machines, equipped with an exclusive integrated laser engraving unit, create three-dimensional markings and unique surface textures in a continuous production flow. Industrial-scale personalisation: consistent, repeatable and programmable through a simple, intuitive interface.
The laser engraving unit works across a wide range of materials: solid wood, veneer, MDF, fibre cement, corian and other solid surfaces. From geometric patterns on parquet flooring to decorative texturing on kitchen doors and wall panels, the applications are as broad as your imagination.
SURFACE FINISHING
The “supermatt” revolution
The finish trend dominating kitchens, bathrooms and furniture worldwide right now is supermatt: chalky, velvety, ultra-low reflectance surfaces that absorb light and feel silky to the touch.
Until recently, achieving this effect at an industrial level required Excimer technology with nitrogen-inerted chambers, bringing high operating costs and limited flexibility. Superfici has changed the equation with its new Supermatt technology: a UV-based physical matting system that delivers the same premium result without nitrogen. No gas costs, no inerting equipment, immediate start-up.
Supermatt integrates easily into existing finishing lines regardless of the coating system in use. It is a final-stage addition, not a full line replacement, making it accessible for manufacturers of all sizes.
EDGEBANDING
Invisible edges, flexible production
In kitchen and bathroom manufacturing, the edge is where quality is judged first. A visible glue line or a poorly finished corner can undermine even the best panel. At the same time, production runs are getting shorter: where batches of 500 were once standard, today's reality is 50, 20 or even single pieces.
SCM's stefani m industrial edgebander combines three gluing technologies in a single machine (PUR, EVA and Hot Air AirFusion+), with automatic changeover between edge types, heights and glue systems. Top-quality machining at speeds up to 25 m/min, with new electronic touch technology ensuring flawless results even on the most delicate, trend-driven materials.
FULL RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES
SCM provides the complete range of technologies for panel and solid wood processing: CNC machining centres, beam saws, drilling solutions, presses, automation systems and digital factory software. Whatever your production challenge, we have the solution.
PANEL TALK
Design, Technology and the Future of Australian Manufacturing
Thursday 11 June | 1.15 - 2.00 pm | Show Theatre
Join us for a panel discussion where industry voices explore how Australian manufacturers can stay competitive by investing in design quality, surface technology and smarter production. The conversation will cover how current design trends translate into real manufacturing decisions, how to create added value beyond simple panel processing, and how to reduce labour dependency while maintaining quality. Free entry with your show ticket.
Rethinking Manufacturing: Less Labour, More Output
Friday 12 June 2026 | Cliftons Sydney, 60 Margaret St
SCM is a sponsor and speaker at this year's Cutting Edge: Cabinet Manufacturing Summit. The annual event brings together cabinet manufacturers to share what is actually working inside their businesses right now. This is a practical, content-led day focused on improving factory output, simplifying processes and increasing profitability.
Contact us and secure a free ticket using the code CABINETS when booking before 15 May
