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Omnirobotic Named Finalist for Prestigious IWF 2026 Challengers Award

IWFF 2026 Challengers Award trophy—a dark bronze sculpture with multiple figures, set against a yellow circle backdrop.
Omnirobotic is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the IWF 2026 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award, one of the woodworking industry’s most respected recognitions for innovation and technological advancement.

The company’s PSA-80 PRO Panel Sanding Assistant was chosen from a highly competitive field of entries submitted by exhibitors worldwide.

The Challengers Award highlights breakthrough products, services, and manufacturing technologies with the potential to significantly advance the woodworking industry.

An independent panel of industry experts evaluates each submission based on innovation, value, and measurable impact on manufacturing performance. From dozens of entries, only 20 finalists are selected to advance to the final round of judging.

From dozens of entries, only 20 finalists are selected to advance to the final round of judging.
From dozens of entries, only 20 finalists are selected to advance to the final round of judging.

The PSA-80 PRO was developed to address one of the most persistent challenges in cabinet and furniture manufacturing: achieving consistent sanding quality while reducing reliance on skilled labor. Using advanced 3D vision technology and intelligent automation, the system automatically identifies panel geometry and sands cabinet doors and panels without programming, setup, or operator adjustments.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Challengers Award finalist,” said François Simard, Co-Founder and CEO of Omnirobotic. 

“This recognition validates our mission of helping woodworking manufacturers improve quality, reduce rework, and overcome skilled labor shortages through practical automation.”

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Francois Simard

Co-Founder & CEO

Finalists will perform live demonstrations for the judging panel immediately prior to the opening of the International Woodworking Fair.

International Woodworking Fair 2026 will host the final judging process, with winners announced on opening day of the show.

For Omnirobotic, this recognition reflects the growing adoption of intelligent sanding automation across North America and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions that help manufacturers increase productivity while maintaining high-quality standards.

Visit Omnirobotic at IWF 2026

Attendees are invited to experience the PSA-80 PRO live in action:

Booth #A10309
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Learn more about Omnirobotic’s participation here:
Omnirobotic IWF 2026 Event Page →

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"It sped up and thus increased production and consistency"

— Tamas Zsoldos

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  • Ontario, Canada

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— Pete Hulst

Production director, Adora Kitchens & Cabinetry

  • Alberta, Canada
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