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Lättelement transitions to 3D with ARKANCE Be.Smart for efficient prefabrication

Swedish prefab manufacturer embraces digital design for efficiency and accuracy by embracing 3D modeling with ARKANCE Be.Smart solutions for wood framing.

Challenges

For nearly 50 years, Lättelement has relied on a highly optimized 2D workflow. However, with increasing project complexity and client expectations, transitioning to 3D modeling became essential.

 

The move to 3D-based workflow presented key challenges:

– Ensuring a seamless transition from 2D to 3D without disrupting workflow.

– Accurately modeling complex panel designs for seamless production.

– Minimizing errors by improving communication between design, production, and clients.

– Integrating a scalable, future-proof solution that connects with CNC machinery

Lättelement AB

Lättelement AB is the Nordic region’s leading manufacturer of prefabricated light wood-framed roof panels, offering high-performance, self-supporting building elements not only for roofs but also for walls and floors. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, the company’s products combine wood-based materials with innovative design to minimize environmental impact while ensuring quick assembly.

“Until now, we have done everything in 2D, with a very rational and customized workflow,” explains Hampus Wikner, CAD Developer / Designer at Lättelement. “But transitioning to 3D was inevitable. We design and manufacture prefabricated panels of all shapes—rectangular, triangular, rhombus, and even curved—so every detail, down to the smallest screw, must be accurately placed and communicated for production.”
Impact

To tackle these challenges, Lättelement implemented ARKANCE Be.Smart solutions, incorporating advanced parametric wood framing and CNC automation into its processes.

“There aren’t many options when it comes to parametric light wood framing,” says Wikner. “We explored various Revit add-ins and stand-alone software, but Be.Smart stood out, especially Smart Connections, which had little competition in terms of functionality.”

 

Read more about Lättelement’s projects and the full solution stack in our full article →

Products used
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