Customer Success Story

Baufritz Relies on Laser Projection for Timber Construction

With Z-LASER’s projection technology, Baufritz optimizes the production of timber elements – achieving maximum precision, efficiency, and sustainability in modern timber house manufacturing.

Wood

Laser Projectors

Erkheim, Germany

Laser Precision for Sustainable Building

Baufritz GmbH, a leading provider of ecological timber architecture, uses Z-LASER projectors to ensure the precise and repeatable positioning of timber frames and building elements. By digitally projecting assembly positions directly onto the work surface, Baufritz reduces errors, accelerates production, and maintains consistent quality – perfectly aligned with the company’s vision of sustainable premium homebuilding.

Challenges

In modern timber construction, numerous frames, wall sections, and ceiling elements must be assembled with absolute precision. Traditional production methods – such as manual marking, measuring tapes, or physical templates – are time-consuming and prone to error. Even small inaccuracies can result in fitting issues or quality deviations during later stages of assembly. Baufritz therefore sought a solution to digitally transform the assembly process, improve accuracy, and support its eco-friendly production philosophy.

Solutions

By integrating Z-LASER projection systems, Baufritz has elevated its production to a new technological level. The ZLP laser projectors project exact lines and contours directly onto the timber elements placed on large assembly tables. Workers immediately see where beams, openings, and fasteners need to be positioned – without manual measuring or marking.

Through the ZLP Suite software, projection data can be imported directly from CAD models, creating a seamless link between planning and production. This reduces setup time, eliminates sources of error, and ensures consistent, high-quality results.

Headquartered in Erkheim, Baufritz GmbH & Co. KG has long been known for its ecological and healthy living concepts. As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the company implemented Z-LASER projection technology to modernize the production of timber frames, walls, and roof elements.

Laser lines are projected directly onto the large assembly tables, indicating exactly where studs, struts, braces, and openings need to be placed. This eliminates the need for manual marking or measuring, making assembly faster, more precise, and more ergonomic. Any design changes can be instantly reflected in production, further enhancing flexibility and manufacturing quality.

Thanks to this technology, Baufritz achieves maximum precision with minimal material waste, boosting both the sustainability and efficiency of its entire production process.

Conclusion

With Z-LASER projection technology, Baufritz has successfully transitioned into fully digitalized timber house manufacturing. The systems enable precise, repeatable, and sustainable production processes that perfectly align with the company’s commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. This project demonstrates how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand in modern timber construction.