About

Welcome to kuehn-solutions. We are developing innovative software/systems in the following areas since 1999 :

Cutting optimization for panels, bars and pipes.
Palletizing optimization for circular and rectangular packages.
Online optimization, usse our optimization as webservice..
Web based software (browser and webserver). We developed a optimization webserver that can be embedded into any system.
Low level software for OS, mostly embedded Linux.
for maschines and robots.
Custom systems/software for Windows, Linux, Apple Mac OS X, Android, IOS or any other hardware.

We offer integrated systems:

Embedded into any hardware from server/host (ERP) to user touch panel controls.
Flexible and customized. We deliver only needed solutions from single desktop, network version, command line tools or webgui or libs.
Customized

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us for any details.

Products/solutions

Software

KUEHNCUT Cutting optimization for panels, bars and pipes.
KUEHNPAL Palletizing optimization.
WEBOPT Cutting and Palletizing optimization (browser based). Available as internet service (our server) or intranet service (your server in your network).

Hardware | systems | sets and bundles

Our bundles contain hardware and software.
Wir also offer systems including hardware.

	KUEHNCUT devices flyer	950 kB
	KUEHNCUT für office and workshop/factory	500 kB
	KUEHNCUT TKGUI OEM Embedded manual	500 kB

Custom solutions

Visual solution/display for your machine / robot.

Android based solution (cost sensitive hardware) with extensions (e. g. kuehnopt box)

Embedded solution with ARM Panel. Embedded Linux OS kuehnopt. Boottime max 10 secs.

Custom GUI / Design.

Connect your hardware

Integrated optimization Zuschnitt/Stauraum/Block/2D/1D/Stangen

remote control/update

KUEHNCUT cutting optimization for panels and bars. Our cutting optimization software is easy to use and creates a solution in a few seconds.

Cutting panels and bars (1D/2D).
Cutting circles.
Label printing with Barcode or QRCode directly mounted at saw / machine. Supported printer Zebra, Brother QL, Vevor.
Available for Android, Windows, Apple Mac OS X and Linux.
Desktop Version (KuehnOpt). Native GUI.
Network Version / browser based network (WebOpt), no client install.
online available,too.
Hardware available,too.
Samples

KUEHNCUT Options

Export for Panel- and tablesaws.
Optimize for one Layout, z. B. for PCB.
PCB Optimization.
3D Block Optimization
Custom version on demand, OEM version for saws, robots and CNC.

Solution for 2D panel | Touch or click part# prints label


	KUEHNCUT pricelist	160 KB
	KUEHNCUT Box/embedded presentation	591 KB
	KUEHNCUT manual	330 KB
	KUEHNCUT Android flyer	482 KB
	KUEHNCUT Android manual	478 KB
	WebOpt flyer	280 KB
	WebOpt manual cutting	330 KB
	WebOpt command line opt	223 KB
	WebOpt PCB opt	150 KB

KUEHNCUT: Box print solution saw

KUEHNCUT: Label print using egdes

KUEHNCUT: Label for storage/stock

KUEHNCUT Box: tablesaw with Android Tablet KUEHNCUT V1

KUEHNCUT Box: vertical saw with Android Tablet KUEHNCUT V2

KUEHNCUT Box: vertical saw with label printer

Features:

Palletizing unmixed cylindrical /circle items.
Palletizing unmixed parts (rectangle).
Palletizing mixed parts in a layer.
Available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.
Single user and netwerk version available.

KUEHNPAL - pallet optimization for packages/parts (rectangle) .

Palletizing unmixed cylindrical /circle items.
Palletizing unmixed parts (rectangle) in layers.
For Android, Windows, Linux and Apple macOS X.
Single user (KuehnOpt). Native GUI.
Netwerk version (WebOpt), browser based.
Also online available.
Custom or OEM versions for robots and CNC-Machines.
Also including Hardware
3D simulation palletizing

	KUEHNPAL flyer	700 KB
	KUEHNPAL prices	160 KB
	WebOpt manual	280 KB
	WebOpt manual developers	223 KB

KUEHNPAL solution 3D pallet

KUEHNPAL solution pallet one layer

KUEHNPAL SCARA robot with Beckhoff S2000 control

KUEHNPAL SCARA robot with Beckhoff TwinCat

WebOpt

Online Optimization

WebOpt is an internet optimization service. We offer the following optimizations:

Panel cutting (2D).
Stripe cutting (1D).
Circle cutting (unmixed).
Palletizing (mixed + unmixed).

Benefits

Use the optimization from any device.
No software installation (only Browser and PDF Reader required).
Excel Import (Excel 97 Format).
ASCII Import.
Your are always using our current software.
The solutions are sent via email as PDF file.
Pay per optimization (see pricelist), monthly or yearly (flatrate).

Link	description
Start optimization	Registered customers only.
Start demo

Supported Browser

WebOpt runs on a any internet browser. We are recommending the following browser:

Browser	Version	OS
Opera *)	min. Version 5	Windows, Linux, MacOS X, PDA
Mozilla Firefox *)	min. Version 2	Windows, Linux, MacOS X

*) The shown trademarks belong to their owners.

Stauraumoptimierung

Erzeugung von Packmustern im beliebigen Sortenmix aus gegebenen Aufträgen.

Liefert die Anzahl der benötigten Paletten eines vollständigen Auftrages.
Automatische Erstellung lagenweiser Packpläne.
Optimierung über mehrere Paletten eines Auftrages.
Verwaltung von Kunden und Projekten (Aufträgen).
Netzwerkfähig.
Mehrere Optimierungsarten (exakte Lösung des homogenen Packproblems, heuristische Lösungen).
3D Simulation des Pack-/Palettiervorganges und Darstellung der Palettieranlage
mit Roboter, Zuführtischen, Paletten und Schutzräumen.

Packmuster-Typ1

Eine Packst�cksorte. Sortenrein in einer Lage.
Einfache Muster.
Sehr schnelle Optimierung in Regel in weniger als einer Sekunde.

Packmuster-Typ2

Eine Packst�cksorte. Sortenrein in einer Lage.
Komplexe, optimale Muster. Es gibt keine besseren L�sungen !
Optimierung ben�tigt je nach Vorgabe sehr viel Zeit (einstellbar).
Falls es keine L�sung in der vorgegebenen Zeit gibt, wird eine L�sung nach Typ 1 berechnet.

Packmuster-Typ3

Mehrere Packst�cksorten mit unterschiedlichen L�ngen und Breiten in einer Lage.
Optimierung in der Regel in wenigen Sekunden. Die Zeit ist einstellbar.
Gr��ere Zeiten f�hren zu besseren Ergebnissen.
Die Erzeugung dieses Typs ist Bestandteil der Professional Version.

Packmuster Typ1

Packmuster Typ2

Packmuster Typ3

Optimization samples

Ergebnis	Optimization typ
1D sample 1 (pdf)	Cutting ALU bars
1D sample 2 (pdf)	Cutting bars. missing parts due to limited bars.
1D sample 3 (pdf)	Cutting 1D
1D sample 4 (pdf)	Cutting pipes 1D
2D sample 1 (pdf)	Cutting mapple with grain
2D sample 2 (pdf)	Cutting MDF panel
2D sample 3 (pdf)	Cutting MDF panel
3D-fast	WebOpt Pal optimization
3D-exact	WebOpt Pal optimization
start demo	Online demo: any optimization

FAQ - frequently asked questions

1. Where are you located?

Our office is located near Hannover, Germany.

2. Is the software written by yourself ?

Yes. We are able to customize the software in any detail if required.

3. Are there any reselling offices ?

No, we only sell directly via internet or some partner companies, who
integrated our software into their products (OEM). Due to this fact we are able to offer
attractive prices.

4. What is the meaning of S / M /XL version ?

This version comes at a lower price, but with limited functionality, e. g.
WebOpt pal S is limited to 50 parts. See our pricelist for details.

5. How do the versions differ ? Do you have additional functionality or moduls ?

We have several add-ons and modules for WebOpt. Please refer to
our flyer for details or contact us for special demands.

6. Who is using your software ?

Joiners, glasmakers, carpet craftsmen, shipbuilders, metal and PVC industry.

7. I have comments or suggestions.

Please send your suggestions via email (info@kuehn-software.de) or use our web form.

8. I have got a special machine and want to connect it to your software.

Please contact us.

9. I would like to resell your products or integrate them into my product.

Please contact us.

10. I need a special translation.

Please contact us.

11. Do you offer software for Apple Mac, Linux or Android ?

Yes, WebOpt and KuehnOpt runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Android.

13. I tried to contact you via phone, but there is only an answer machine ?

Please send us an email or leave a message, we will call you
back as soon as possible.

Services

We are offering the following services

instructions/training

Instructions/training is taking place in our rooms or optional directly in the rooms of our clients. Please contact us to arrange a date for a meeting.

Embedded C / C++ programming.
Introduction to Linux (move from Windows).
Cross-platform software development (Slickedit IDE).
Programming for Linux in C/C++.
Programming for QNX in C/C++.
Debugging (GDB etc.) and source code analysis.
GCC cross-compiling.

Target group: developer and system administrators

consulting

We have a lot experience in developing industrial software which exists more than 10 years in general. Appropriate our software is maintained for a long term period. Use our know-how already before project start or rather in early projects phases.

Technology consulting. Which technology is meaningful within the given conditions (e. g. Java / C# , C/C++) ? Choosing the configuration management etc..
Long term strategy. Consideration of total cost of ownership (TCO). For example, consider maintenance costs.
Code analysis, redesign and refactoring. Often a historical grown code can not be maintained without increasing effort. We are analyse the code and showing solutions for redesign and refactoring.
Code portierung (e. g. to multi-core). Create concepts and assessment for effort.
Code modularization. Often is it meanful to split up the often used code into libraries or rather processes. We show practical solutions.
Code improvement, fulfilling requirements, like binary size and speed.
Bugfixing. We are accelerating the fault diagnostics and defect correction in your code.
Static and dynamic source analysis.

Softwareengineering

We have more than 30 years experience in developing real world software applications for desktop computers and embedded devices.
Our main emphasis is on stable, easy to use, easy to deploy and fast software. For best performance we use C and C++ programming languages.

Our offer:

Consulting.
Requirements Analysis.
Specification.
Coding.
Test and simulation.
Optimizations: e.g. speed and code size in C/C++ or Assembly.

Embedded Software

BIOS and firmware development in C / C++ / Assembler.
Using LinuxBios/Coreboot.
Ethernet io (HTML-Browser, GSM / GPRS Modems ).
Network or bus integration ( TCP/IP, CAN, Ethercat etc.).
Consulting/training/developement for tools chain and build environments ( e. g. gcc/g++/gdb ).
Consulting/training/developement for open source software and tools.
Consulting/training static and dynamic code analysis.
Porting your software to any hardware or OS.

Automation | Control

Software development for embedded (PC-based) controls (e. g. PLC, CNC or robot controls).
Firmware developement in C / C++ / Assembler.
Integration for network io ( TCP/IP, field bus ).
Consulting/training/developement for tools chain and build environments ( e. g. gcc/g++/gdb ).
Consulting/training/developement for open source software and tools.
Consulting/training static and dynamic code analysis.
Porting your software to any hardware or OS.
Algorithm for technical applications, e. g. spline interpolations for drive systems.
Compiler and interpreter developement.

Compiler

GNU compiler gcc, g++.
Microsoft Visual C++.
Borland C++.

Server/Desktop OS

Windows.
UNIX. Linux.
Apple Mac OS X.

Embedded OS

QNX, Vxworks, ECOS.
Linux realtime (RT_PREEMPT or RTAI).
Custom specific OS.

CPUs | Compiler

We are developing software for the following processors
If your CPU or board is not listed, please contact us.

Compiler

GNU compiler gcc, g++ (uclibc/glibc).
Microsoft Visual C/C++ (cl).
Borland C/C++ Builder (bcc32).
Intel Compiler.

CPUs / Boards / SoC

x86.
ARM Cortex A8/A9/A15 (TI OMAP 4430,OMAP 4460, AM355x, Freescale i.mx6 i.mx8), Pandaboard, Beageboard, beaglebone, Phytec PCM-049, Raspberry Pi.
MIPS.
PowerPC, PPC (MPC5200 / MPC 8500 / MPC 8xxx).
SoC.
Multi-Core CPUs.

Tools

Slickedit.
make.
jam, bjam.
gdb.

logistic

Software for improving stowage/storage utilization. Embedded into your IT/ERP system environment.
space optimization as webservice. Connection to our server.
Commissioning / order picking in layers mixed loads .
Custom/client specific software development, for example graphic terminals, tablets, PCs or Macs.

operating systems

We are developing software for the following operating systems:
If your system is not listed, please contact us.

Embedded operating systems

Linux.
Android.
Apple IOS (iphone, ipad).
Realtime: QNX,VxWorks,ECOS,free RTOS,T-Engine.
Custom operating systems.

Desktop and server OS

Windows.
Linux / Unix (FreeBSD etc.).
Apple Mac OS X.
SUN Solaris / Opensolaris.

Test

Software is becoming more and more complex. That requires essential larger automated tests. In particular this applies to embedded systems.

Consulting.
Development of test software.
Regressionstests.
Continous tests. Periodic turn-on and off. We provide oour own test hardware.
Powerfail tests.
Test automatisation and scripting.

Service porting software

Porting your software to any OS.
Porting your software to any compiler / IDE.
Porting your software to a realtime system .
Porting your software to dual / multi-core (SMP etc.) OS hardware.
Porting your software to POSIX.

production | manufacturing

Custom software for production and process management.
Optimization cloud service. Our cutting and palletizing software is also available as cloud service.
Remote-Administration.
Connection to machines (robot, CNC, PLC).
Connection to hosts/ERP.
Terminal software.

3D Simulation

Simulate your machine / robot in 3D.
Parse config data or programs.
Simulate positions in realtime.
Palettier Simulation
Connect to PLC /CNC.
Detect collisions.
Optimize path (interpolation).

Services custom optimization

We are solving your optimization problem.
Connection to your HOST or ERP sytem.
Intranet solutions.
Connection to any machine or control (CNC/PLC/robot).

Browser | Webservice

Performant browserbased solutions in C / C++.
Browser integration for your hardware and OS.
Cross plaform server solutions.
HTML generators.
Fast down- and uploads. Compression and proxy solutions.
Support for any browser, e. g. Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Opera and others.

Automotive

Automotive Software services

Firmware in C / C++ / Assembler.
Hardware IO programming.
Integrate network io ( TCP/IP ).
Integrate HTML Browser.
location based services
Consulting/training/developement for tools chain and build environments ( e. g. gcc/g++/gdb ).
Consulting/training/developement for open source software and tools.
Consulting/training static and dynamic code analysis.
Porting software to any hardware or OS.

Compiler

GNU compiler gcc, g++.
Microsoft Visual C++.
Borland C++.

Embedded OS

QNX.
Vxworks.
ECOS.
Linux.
T-Engine.
Custom OS.

Screenshots

Download

Limitations

The solutions are displayed with "demo" text.
Examples are shown without any limitations.

Android

Auf Anfrage

Windows

KUEHNOPT KuehnOptSetup140.exe
WEBOPT Entwickler webopt-cmd.zip

Linux | debian 64 bit

KUEHNOPT kuehnopt-1.41.deb

Apple macOS X

KUEHNOPT 64bit Demo64.app.zip

Any OS / Online Version
Available as service or for your server.
start demo

History

Year	Description
1999	Founding of Kuehn-Software in Hannover.
1999	First cutting optimization software 'WinCut1' for Windows.
from 1999	Start of using Linux as server, beginning of software development for Linux.
2001	Company conversion to AUDAST GbR.
from 2001	Cutting optimization 'WinCut2' and palletizing software 'WinPal' for Windows.
from 2002	First online cutting optimization software 'WebCut'. Server operating systems are Windows and Linux.
from 2004	Further specialization on internet and web technology (browser and server development).
2006	Company conversion to AUDAST GmbH & Co. KG.
from 2007	Further specialization on embedded Linux.
from 2009	Company conversion to Kuehn-Software.
2009	First 'WebOpt' Version for Windows/Linux/Mac OS X.
2012	Cross platform optimization software for Windows/Linux/Mac OS X 'KuehnOpt' with native GUI.
2013	First 'WebOpt' Android Version for tablets.
2016	WebOpt V2 for desktop, server and mobile devices (iPad, Android Tablet etc.).
2017	WebOpt V2 for Siemens Simatic IOT2000/IOT2040 gateway hardware.
2017	KuehnOpt Android V2 with new native user interface
2018	KuehnOpt Apple Mac OS X 64 bit version
2019	First hardware devices/sets
2022	Measure package size with laser hardware
2023	Controller board for heating control, PCB Design