Suspension points for exhibition stands
Artica, exhibition build and work preparation, 2026
For Artica we automated the load calculation for trusses in stand building, as well as processes around permits. The work planners in the workshop save a lot of time with it.
- Role
- Design and build
- Stack
- Python, IronCAD-bestanden
- Status
- In use
- Type
- Client project
The problem
Working out how much weight each truss suspension point carries was done by hand, on a separate spreadsheet per project.
That is precision work that has to be redone with every change to the stand, and it takes up a lot of the planners' time.
Approach
We built a tool that reads the IronCAD model of the stand, identifies the suspension points and lights and calculates the load per point using the same method as the existing spreadsheet.
A staff member confirms trusses, banner and rings on the plan. The tool proposes, the planner decides.
Result
The work planners in the workshop save a lot of time with it: the load per suspension point comes from the model instead of a separate spreadsheet. We also automated processes for them around permits. The tool runs inside Artica's internal environment.
Worth noting
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Same method
Calculates like the existing spreadsheet.
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From the model
No retyping of dimensions and weights.
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Person confirms
Trusses, banner and rings on the plan.
Facing something similar?
Describe briefly what is done by hand today. You get an honest answer, even if the answer is that it does not pay off.