4/28/2026
High productivity, less waste: industrial precast looks to new solutions
In industrial and/or structural precast production, the need for efficiency, customisation, and cost control is stronger than ever.
For manufacturers of large-scale structural precast elements, in-house automation of key reinforcement processing stages, such as the production of engineered welded mesh, means not only saving time and resources but also improving product quality and traceability.
Solutions such as the VersaLine welding plant and the Autobend automatic bending system ensure high productivity, reduced material waste, and greater flexibility, all within a single configuration.
Discover how to optimise the production of engineered mesh just-in-time!
In the industrial precast sector, the demand for efficiency has never been higher.
Precast producers manufacturing structural elements for industrial buildings face increasingly complex challenges every day: high production volumes, tight deadlines, rising raw material costs, and a growing need for design flexibility.
The strategic role of engineered mesh
One of the key stages in the process is the just-in-time production of engineered welded mesh.
Engineered mesh is custom-designed to meet the specific structural and functional requirements of each project. Unlike standard mesh, it can include wires of different diameters, customised spacing, and complex bending geometries.
For years, the most common practice was to purchase standard mesh panels from external suppliers and modify them manually, a seemingly practical choice that, in reality, leads to significant material waste, high costs, and challenging logistics and delivery management.
Moreover, manual reworking requires extensive labour, increases the risk of errors, extends production times, and makes traceability more difficult.
VersaLine: automation and customisation in a single system
Today, thanks to solutions like VersaLine, Schnell Group – AWM offers a completely new approach. VersaLine is an automated welding plant designed for the high-volume production of both standard and engineered welded mesh, developed to effectively meet the specific needs of the industrial precast sector.
Integrated automatic bending with Autobend
When integrated with the Autobend system, the plant allows automatic in-line bending of welded mesh. Bent meshes are essential for producing complex three-dimensional precast elements.
With Autobend, these operations no longer require manual post-processing but become part of a fully integrated production flow, improving precision, reducing cycle times, and increasing overall efficiency.
The combination of VersaLine and Autobend is specifically designed for large-scale industrial precast producers who require high productivity without compromising customisation.
Tangible benefits for industrial precast manufacturers
The advantages are twofold: on one hand, it significantly reduces the costs associated with purchasing and modifying engineered mesh; on the other, it increases productivity through a continuous and fully automated workflow.
With VersaLine, manufacturers can:
- Produce custom-made mesh according to project specifications;
- Manufacture finished reinforcement elements in line with plant production requirements;
- Reduce material waste and rework;
- Ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery times;
- Increase productivity and operational continuity;
- Reduce reliance on specialised labour;
- Improve batch traceability and production scheduling.
In a market that demands short lead times, consistent quality, and cost control, VersaLine stands out as one of the most comprehensive and versatile solutions for transforming the production cycle of industrial precast plants.
With years of experience in reinforcement processing and precast technologies, Schnell Group – AWM provides advanced solutions to support every project.
For producers of structural precast elements for industrial buildings, investing in such technologies means being ready to meet market demands quickly and efficiently.
