In Kosovo's bustling wood industry, precision isn't just a preference — it's a necessity. A single miscalculation in measurement can cascade into dramatic financial losses. Some industry experts estimate that the sector loses around €6 million from measurement errors each year, severely limiting profitability for many companies.
To address this pressing issue, USAID's Kosovo Compete Activity, implemented by DT Global, recently partnered with the Dekoriti Training Center to introduce the industry to the FARO M70 Laser Scanner. This advanced tool, renowned for its millimetric accuracy and ability to measure 500 points per minute, is revolutionizing the industry's approach to measurement and quality control in Kosovo. Coupled with the use of new software, the FARO M70 has become a game changer for local industry.
Through a rigorous two-week training program, 22 representatives from 17 different companies learned to leverage the scanner in their work. The results were transformative, with companies reporting up to 50 percent reductions in both costs and time required for individual projects.
High-tech solutions to a problem for local wood processing companies are also benefiting other critical industries in Kosovo. For example, the Dekoriti Training Center recently collaborated with a geodetic company to use the FARO M70 to assess damage to a turbine at Kosova A Power Station.
USAID Kosovo has been a steadfast supporter of the wood industry since 2004 and remains dedicated to bolstering the sector comprehensively, enhancing its competitiveness and forging new connections and export pathways.
