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Furniture Club members live the concept of sustainability: ASSMANN Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG – new sustainability report Together for a Sustainable Future: ASSMANN's new 2023 Sustainability Report, #go_further, has been audited according to GRI standards and is now available! The focus is on 10 sustainability ambassadors who provide exciting insights into 5 key topics. Curious? Then learn more about ASSMANN's progress, transparent figures, and the commitment of the sustainability ambassadors on the ASSMANN website! 👉 Sustainability report in English: https://lnkd.in/eRxU7hXp 👉 Nachhaltigkeitsbericht auf Deutsch:  https://lnkd.in/eCN3eEhK   Please rely on Furniture Club - Made in Germany as a "one-stop network for interior solutions". Discover the whole range of solutions for various kinds of interiors by Furniture Club members on Internet: www.furnitureclub.de. You’ll find a direct link to the respective decision makers of our member companies there. You are most welcome, too, to address the office of Furniture Club for further information or contacts. #furnitureclub #interiordesign #interiors #furniture #madeingermany #assmann #büromöbel #newwork #nachhaltigkeit #weiter_gehen #officefurniture #sustainability #go_further

Members of Furniture Club make good use of AI: Lichtinstitut MELALUX – AI is helpful, but has clear limits “Artificial Intelligence makes my work easier every day, but in the end the decisive factor is still my own knowledge and judgment,” says Rolf Göbel, head of MELALUX Lighting Institute, summing up his personal experience with AI in the furnishing industry. The main task of MELALUX Lighting Institute is to bring together the findings of melatonin research, to drive them forward, make them better known and then implement them in human centric lighting in particular - i.e. lighting that mimics the daily rhythm of natural light and maintains all its important functions for the human body and psyche, even if we spend most of our time indoors these days. This is why Rolf Göbel uses scientific AI, among other things, to compile the latest study results. But this is where AI quickly reaches its limits: “In many cases, not all topics in my field are communicated correctly or thought through consistently. This means that all information and images still have to be carefully checked.” Artificial intelligence has already proved its worth as a daily helper for the numerous smaller and larger publications of MELALUX Lighting institute. “On the one hand, I have my contributions for posts, presentations and texts proofread by AI. On the other hand, I also look for counterarguments for certain theses so that I can have my own ideas checked from different angles. I also have AI create my own photos for my topics so that I don't have to constantly search for photos and can really depict the topic the way I want.”   Please rely on Furniture Club - Made in Germany as a "one-stop network for interior solutions". Discover the whole range of solutions for various kinds of interiors by Furniture Club members on Internet: www.furnitureclub.de. You’ll find a direct link to the respective decision makers of our member companies there. You are most welcome, too, to address the office of Furniture Club for further information or contacts. #furnitureclub #interiordesign #interiors #furniture #madeingermany #ai #artificialintelligence #ki #kuenstlicheintelligenz #lighting #humancentriclighting #melatonin #melalux

Members of Furniture Club make good use of AI: GH Hotel Interior Group: Artificial intelligence in interior design AI is increasingly finding its way into creative processes such as interior design. It promise efficiency and new possibilities, but a closer look shows that AI cannot and should not replace people in our field.   Opportunities 1. Efficiency & speed AI can run through hundreds of designs in very short time, analysing trends and creating initial room concepts. This provides us with a quick source of inspiration and allows us to focus more on fine-tuning and personalising the designs. 2. Data-supported decision-making AI tools analyse large amounts of data and can provide valuable market insights, i.e. identifying colours, materials and furniture elements that are particularly popular with certain target groups. This would allow us to adapt our designs for serviced flats or hotel rooms accordingly. 3. Sustainability AI-driven databases can identify materials that are environmentally friendly, durable or recyclable - significantly enhancing our advice and optimising the environmental footprint of a project.   Risks 1. Loss of the creative signature Interior design depends on the personal signature and the designer's empathy for the uniqueness of a project, while AI rather standardises designs. The use of AI may lead to more interchangeability and loss of individual nuances - something that GH Hotel Interior Group sees as an indispensable part of our work. 2 Data protection Particularly in our industry, where trust plays a crucial role, customers may be concerned that their personal data, such as preferences and usage habits, are being analysed by algorithms. Mindfulness is required here to ensure privacy and maintain our customers‘ trust. 3. Lack of emotional intelligence & spatial awareness The best designs are not created through data analyses alone, but by understanding the emotional needs of our customers. An experienced designer understands the subtle interplay of space and mood – i.e. how lighting and textures in a lobby create a sense of well-being. AI lacks these nuances, resulting in sterile and impersonal designs.   Conclusion: AI as a tool - not a replacement AI offers exciting opportunities to support our work, but service, creativity and personalised advice - top priorities at GH Hotel Interior Group – can only be realised by people who understand the complex needs of each customer. The risk of diminishing appreciation for the latter is real as AI advances, but the soul and identity of a space will always remain the result of genuine, human creativity and experience of interior designers. https://lnkd.in/ePtpG2BS. Please rely on Furniture Club - Made in Germany as a "one-stop network for interior solutions". Discover the whole range of solutions for various kinds of interiors by Furniture Club members www.furnitureclub.de. #furnitureclub #interiordesign #interiors #ai #artificialintelligence #ki #kuenstlicheintelligenz

Members of Furniture Club make good use of AI: GH Hotel Interior Group: Artificial intelligence in interior design AI is increasingly finding its way into creative processes such as interior design. It promise efficiency and new possibilities, but a closer look shows that AI cannot and should not replace people in our field.   Opportunities 1. Efficiency & speed AI can run through hundreds of designs in very short time, analysing trends and creating initial room concepts. This provides us with a quick source of inspiration and allows us to focus more on fine-tuning and personalising the designs. 2. Data-supported decision-making AI tools analyse large amounts of data and can provide valuable market insights, i.e. identifying colours, materials and furniture elements that are particularly popular with certain target groups. This would allow us to adapt our designs for serviced flats or hotel rooms accordingly. 3. Sustainability AI-driven databases can identify materials that are environmentally friendly, durable or recyclable - significantly enhancing our advice and optimising the environmental footprint of a project.   Risks 1. Loss of the creative signature Interior design depends on the personal signature and the designer's empathy for the uniqueness of a project, while AI rather standardises designs. The use of AI may lead to more interchangeability and loss of individual nuances - something that GH Hotel Interior Group sees as an indispensable part of our work. 2 Data protection Particularly in our industry, where trust plays a crucial role, customers may be concerned that their personal data, such as preferences and usage habits, are being analysed by algorithms. Mindfulness is required here to ensure privacy and maintain our customers‘ trust. 3. Lack of emotional intelligence & spatial awareness The best designs are not created through data analyses alone, but by understanding the emotional needs of our customers. An experienced designer understands the subtle interplay of space and mood – i.e. how lighting and textures in a lobby create a sense of well-being. AI lacks these nuances, resulting in sterile and impersonal designs.   Conclusion: AI as a tool - not a replacement AI offers exciting opportunities to support our work, but service, creativity and personalised advice - top priorities at GH Hotel Interior Group – can only be realised by people who understand the complex needs of each customer. The risk of diminishing appreciation for the latter is real as AI advances, but the soul and identity of a space will always remain the result of genuine, human creativity and experience of interior designers. https://lnkd.in/ePtpG2BS. Please rely on Furniture Club - Made in Germany as a "one-stop network for interior solutions". Discover the whole range of solutions for various kinds of interiors by Furniture Club members www.furnitureclub.de. #furnitureclub #interiordesign #interiors #ai #artificialintelligence #ki #kuenstlicheintelligenz

Furniture Club-Mitglieder nutzen KI: möbelfertigung / EMF-Kongress KI im Einrichtungsbereich oder vielmehr in der Produktion hat viele Gesichter und bildet den Schwerpunkt des diesjährigen Kongresses „Effiziente Möbelfertigung in der Praxis“. Der Branchenkongress des B2B-Netzwerks möbelfertigung, zeigt vom 19.-20. November 2024 im Hotel Steigenberger in Köln anhand von Best-Practice-Beispielen, welche Chancen sich der Branche mit Elementen von Industrie 4.0 im globalen Wettbewerb bieten. Vom Faktor Mensch über Materialfluss, Datenmanagement und Anlagentechnik bis hin zu Fördermöglichkeiten und Return-on-Invest-Szenarien. Gleichzeitig wird über den Tellerrand geschaut, welche Erfolgskonzepte und Strategien andere Branchen, wie die Automobilindustrie, Additive Fertigung oder Robotik, entwickelt haben. KI steckt sowohl in Produktionssystemen als auch in Assistenzsystemen und ist auch in der Endmontage oder in der Logistik nicht mehr wegzudenken. Bietet KI eine Chance für die Produktion in Westeuropa? Was ist an Digitalisierung und Automatisierung nötig, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben? Was eignet sich eher für den Mittelstand und was für den industriellen Einsatz? Solche und viele weitere Fragen beantworten Branchenvertreter und hochkarätige Experten. Der 7. EMF-Kongress verspricht ein umfangreiches und spannendes Programm. Seien Sie mit dabei! Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung: https://lnkd.in/e9Z8v4Ej Weitere Informationen zum Furniture Club - Made in Germany unter www.furitureclub.de #furnitureclub #interiordesign #interiors #furniture #madeingermany #ai #artificialintelligence #ki #kuenstlicheintelligenz #moebelfertigung

Congratulations to this very well made video! Only a few weeks ago, our working group of suppliers to the furniture industry and to contract business within Furniture Club - Made in Germany has had the great pleasure to visit ELEKTRA's premises live. ...and guess what? Watching the video, you recognise all the important stations of our guided tour and the persons we work together so closely. We are proud to count ELEKTRA among our member companies!

Member of Furniture Club: SUAM Schall&AkustikManufaktur GmbH – Individual Acoustic Solutions   Acoustic solutions individually adapted to the rooms - Our standard is the unusual SUAM-Akustikmanufaktur is an owner-managed medium-sized company based in Bad Wünnenberg. We specialize in the manufacture of custom-made acoustic elements. Whether at work, at home, at school or in a restaurant: our ears are confronted with voices, noises and music 24/7. Sometimes it simply becomes too much, too loud and impossible to “think clearly”. We at SUAM-Akustikmanufaktur can reduce negative acoustics to a minimum. Our acoustic solutions and elements dampen the sound level in a wide variety of rooms. They promote a concentrated working environment, quality of life and periods of relaxation. They are not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing and as individual as rooms and people - available in a wide variety of colors and shapes and as ceiling sails, wall and ceiling absorbers, acoustic pictures, standing absorbers, baffles and many special products. On request, sound and lighting elements can be integrated into the sails or special shapes according to requirements. From classic to modern, from simple to unusual - we realize your visions. Made from 100% recyclable material and resistant to deformation and ageing, the products can be dismantled and reused after use. The material is toxicologically harmless and allergy-friendly. For nature, for space, for people. Living space. We joined the Furniture Club - Made in Germany because we see the association as an important step towards competence, innovation and sustainability. We appreciate that the Furniture Club offers its members a platform for international cooperation and a focus on domestically manufactured products.   Please visit us on Internet: www.furnitureclub.de. SUAM solutions and products apply for hotel interiors, contract business, micro apartments, workplaces and health care.    #furnitureclub #madeingermany #interiordesign #furnitureindustry #hotelinterior #contractbusiness #microapartments #homeoffice #healthcare #workplace #acoustics

Aus „Homeoffice“ wird „Workplace“: Der Furniture Club - Made in Germany Club schneidet seinen Kompetenzbereich und Arbeitskreis neu zu In den vergangenen Jahren hat sich ein wesentlich breiteres Verständnis von „Arbeitsplatz“ etabliert. Durch die coronabedingte „Zwangspause“ vom Büro beim Arbeitgeber wurde nicht nur das Homeoffice zu einer festen Größe, sondern immer mehr auch Co-working und remote work. Ein komplettes Zurück in Büro- und Arbeitsverhältnisse wie vor Corona-Zeiten erwies sich weder als erwünscht noch als sinnvoll. Selbstbestimmtheit, Flexibilität und ein neuer Führungsstil prägen nun die Anforderungen der gefragten Fachkräfte an ihren Arbeitsplatz - wo immer sich dieser physisch befindet. So war es ein logischer Schritt, das Angebot der Mitgliedsunternehmen des Furniture Club für jegliche Art von professionell gestalteten Arbeitsplätzen unter dem Überbegriff „Workplace“ zusammenzufassen. Internationale Kunden finden auf der Furniture Club-Homepage unter dem neuen Kompetenzbereich „Workplace“ gesunde, nachhaltige und ganzheitliche Einrichtungslösungen für attraktive Arbeitsplätze. Die Mitgliedsfirmen hatten in ihrem im April 2021 gegründeten Arbeitskreis „Homeoffice“ schon bald die Marktentwicklung und deren Auswirkungen auf die Einrichtung von Arbeitsplätzen vorweggenommen und hybride Arbeitsmodelle dauerhaft als Standard erkannt. Inzwischen ist New Work weit über die Generation Z hinaus im Arbeitsleben angekommen. Attraktive Einrichtungslösungen für „Workplaces“ wurden bereits im Rahmen des Fachforums “Lieblingsort Büro?” vorgestellt und diskutiert, das der Furniture Club gemeinsam mit dem Fachverband Tischler NRW und der Koelnmesse GmbH am 23.04.2024 bei Fa. ASSMANN Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG in Melle veranstaltete (https://lnkd.in/d2EPtmUV). www.furnitureclub.de #furnitureclub #interiordesign #furniture #madeingermany #newwork #buero #arbeitswelten #homeoffice #coworking #highperformer #buerokonzept #raumgestaltung #workplace

Ein sehr interessanter, wichtiger Weg! Die Mitgliedsunternehmen des Furniture Club - Made in Germany - Pfleiderer Deutschland inklusive - haben gerade einen Austausch zum Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft begonnen und wollen hier Know how tauschen, aber auch Kooperationen angehen. Das verspricht sehr spannend zu werden! #circularity #circulareconomy #kreislaufwirtschaft

Furniture Club members live the concept of sustainability: Surface-mounted ring light LD 8228 by ELEKTRA GmbH Less can mean more! ELEKTRA Gesellschaft für elektrotechnische Geräte mbH , the LED experts from Enger, North Rhine-Westphalia, combined high-quality technology with a sophisticated design in the new LD 8228 surface-mounted light. The result is a glare-free and powerful low-profile light in a smart ring shape. And it has been designed in such a way as to reduce the quantity of material needed as well as avoiding any harm to the furniture it is mounted on. A truely sustainable solution! “Until now, users installing ring lights had to mill or screw into the wood and drill holes for the wiring,” says Henrik Bültmann, the Head of Development and Construction at ELEKTRA responsible for product development and technology. “We wanted to optimize this process for the customer, so we designed a self-adhesive solution with a flat cable connection.” The light and the cable can be easily mounted, retrofitted, and removed without leaving any residue. Furniture remains undamaged during both installation and later removal. Bültmann is particularly proud of the flat cable electrification: “Our solution is based on a LED tape. It makes handling much easier for the customer and significantly reduces the effort involved in installation.” Thanks to its minimal height, the cable is almost invisible. During the production of the ring light already, the LED specialists combined efficiency with sustainability. They produce the COB (Chip on Board) LEDs as ring segments with four pieces per light, ensuring the most efficient “less-waste” approach possible. This intelligent planning was rewarded with the Interzum Award 2023 in the sustainability category – since conventional spotlights with a diameter of 78 millimeters require twice as much material. Please rely on Furniture Club - Made in Germany as a "one-stop network for interior solutions". Discover the whole range of solutions for various kinds of interiors by Furniture Club members on Internet: www.furnitureclub.de. You’ll find a direct link to the respective decision makers of our member companies there. You are most welcome, too, to address the office of Furniture Club for further information or contacts. #furnitureclub #interiordesign #interiors #furniture #madeingermany #sustainability #sustainableproductdesign #lighting