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The stair expert portal Treppen.de has selected the stairs of the year 2024. Several Compass Software customers have been awarded.

Industry experts gathered at Aru Grupp to discuss the latest developments in stair construction, innovative software solutions and production processes.

From 13 January to 17 January 2025, Compass Software was present at BAU 2025 in Munich, and it turned out to be a truly memorable experience! Together with our partner SEMA Software, we showcased…

Our 3D DXF interface allows users to seamlessly export Compass designs into third party software.

Viewing and measuring 3D cuts in the component form

During the design process, it is now possible to view 3D cuts in the component form in the same way as in the railing view.

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software Partnermeeting

Compass Software invited its long-standing premium partners to Dortmund to present the latest developments, gather valuable input and further strengthen cooperation.

Compass Software makes it easy to efficiently mark components and print labels directly in the production process.

Rindlisbacher relies on Compass Optimisation Coaching

Our recent optimisation coaching at Rindlisbacher shows that even after decades of experience, regular training provides fresh impulses and ensures more efficient work.

Offsets for materials or surface treatments can be specified in the table and will then be automatically applied to all mortises, pockets, and drilling holes.

Tilman E. is supporting our development team as part of a two-week student internship.

René joined our team in October as an apprentice IT specialist in application development.

Compass Software organized a summer party in the middle of September.

With Compass Software it is now possible to add a shadow gap to open stringers to create an assembly gap between the tread edge and the wall.

Martin Stockhausen attended an exclusive staircase conference organised by C.Dahm Maskinforrenting AS in Norway at the beginning of September.

Our network solution enables seamless data management through a centralized database that allows easy access from multiple stations.

Compass Software and SEMA Software at the IWF 2024 in Atlanta

SEMA and Compass Software made a strong impact at IWF 2024 in Atlanta, showcasing their latest BIM and CAD/CAM solutions.

It is now possible to use pre-cutting for the " Connection Tenon / Mortised " stringer operation.

Our trainee, Jonas Knoefel, has successfully completed his apprenticeship as an IT specialist in application development.

Norwegian Stair Builder Hafrsfjord has been using Compass Software to optimise their production for about 30 years.

The patterns contained in the articles 00133402 CAD Railing Infill and 00133403 CAD/CAM Railing Infill for panels and glass infills in railings have been extended. The distance between the patterns…

Bolt stairs are characterized by their sleek and modern design that creates a floating appearance by using bolts or pins to support the treads.

It is now possible to copy and delete stairs within a run.

Training for SEMA Employees at Compass Software Headquarters

Christian Schmalholz and Devin Musak from our partner company SEMA visited the Compass Software headquarters in Dortmund this week.

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass bei Erwin Kamp und Vos Zwolle

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink and dealer representative Wiktoria Rakowska visited our Dutch dealer Erwin Kamp to discuss current developments.

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software bei TACT

Our sales representative Martin Stockhausen and dealer representative Wiktoria Rakowska recently visited our valued distributor TACT Conseil in Saverne, France.

With this unique technology, stringer and handrail wreaths can be produced accurately on machines with only 3 axes.

In the parts lists, it is now possible to automatically add the lengths of the rubber grooves using the " Display Total " function.

Recently, our sales representative, Martin Stockhausen, paid a visit to our long-term customer, Schmidt Treppen, located in Reinholterode, Thuringia.

There are now three different ways to view the usage of nested plates.

Compass Software exhibited at the SCM booth at the Italian Xylexpo trade fair in Fieramilano on 23/05/2024.

Compass Software Materials and Finishes Show

Our sales representatives exhibited at the Materials & Finishes Show in Birmingham from May 19. - May 22, 2024.

For our customers who work with metal stringers, such as flat steel stringers, we have extended and optimised the dynamic flange function.

The Flat Steel Stringer option can be used to create stairs with steel stringers on the sides.

In Compass Software, it is now possible to freeze the height construction so that the run parts remain unchanged when modifications are made to the floor plan.

Hermann Hasebrink at the stair congress in BIberach

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink gave a presentation at the Wood Construction Conference at the Biberach Training Center.

Compass Software and SEMA at the IKORO 2024

Compass Software and SEMA exhibited at the IKORO Fair in Rosenheim on April 24, 2024.

Martin Stockhausen at the HOMAG Technology Days

Sales Representative Martin Stockhausen exhibited at the HOMAG Technology Days on the topic of building component manufacturing on April 16. and 17, 2024.

The BM magazine reports on our customer Hafrsfjord Tre A/S, who has been utilizing an automatic warehouse with connected nesting, in their April 2024 issue.

Did you know that Compass Software machine files are now stored in the CS database on the network?

With Compass Software it is now possible to cut mitre joints for riser connections at 45° angles, which will be of particular interest to our American and English customers.

Compass Software at the Holz-Handwerk 2024

Our team once again exhibited at this year's Holz-Handwerk in Nuremberg. We would like to thank all visitors.

Compass Software was published in the March edition of the dds magazine with a feature on the Holz-Handwerk 2024.

The BM Magazine is reporting on Compass Software's trade show presentation at the Holz-Handwerk that is happening from March 19. - 22. in Nuremberg.

With Compass Software it is now possible to process glass grooves with a rounding.

Treads and landings can be split into two or more parts in the order tree using the "Split" function.

Drilling patterns and predefinitions can be transferred on request when exporting and importing CS stairs.

With Compass Software, it is now possible to arrange parts even more individually in Plate Optimisation 2.0.

On site concrete core stair Compass Software

It makes the design of coverings for existing on-site concrete cores possible.

It is now possible to process risers that are connected to the tread by a tenon with Compass Software.

With Compass Software it is now also possible to design glass grooves in well slats.

Wildpoldsried / Hanover, 31 January 2024 - Only three months after the successful formation of the BuildTec Software Group ("BuildTec"), a growing European platform for innovative software solutions…

We have extended the option External Stair. Additional drillings are possible and the risers can be created as table arrangements.

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink and dealer representative Wiktoria Rakowska visited our dealers in Poland.

front edge processing of mortised risers with a double bevel trim cutter

The new “cutting 5 axis with double bevel trim cutter” processing step for the front edge processing of mortised risers saves an enormous amount of time, and the result is completely tear-free.

Compass Software at the Berufskolleg Beckum

Employees Hermann Hasebrink and Sebastian Baecker presented Compass Software at the Berufskolleg (Technical College) Beckum.

The Compass Software team ended the year with a fun Christmas party.

New partnership for Customer De Vries with Compass Software and RCD Stair Systems

Long-time customer De Vries Trappen begins a new partnership with RCD Stair Systems, whose system stairs are fully integrated with Compass Software.

It is now possible to enter the tread thickness when freezing the concrete core, as is possible with risers.

BM publishes Compass Software case study on CPI Trappen

Our case study on the Dutch stair builder CPI Trappen on the topic of "Nesting without Nesting Machine with Plate Optimisation 2.0" was published by the German BM-Magazine in December.

Dowels and lamellos that are positioned either on top of a run part or below a run part can now be placed freely.

Compass Software at the International Timber Forum in Innsbruck

The Compass Software team and SEMA exhibited at the 27th International Timber Construction Forum (IHF) in Innsbruck at the end of November.

Compass Software representative Martin Stockhausen visited our customer Hagen A/S in Norway in November.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ticketsystem Compass Software

International Compass Software customers who are supported by a local dealer can now submit service requests directly to their dealer through the Compass ticket system.

Compass Software Online Stair Configurator

It is now possible to set limits in the online stair configurator, e.g., minimum and maximum tread width, rise, etc. The winding details have also been optimised.

Wildpoldsried / Aalborg / Monheim / Dortmund, 22.11.2023 – With the assembly of iconic construction technology brands such as SEMA Software (“SEMA”), Compass Software (“Compass”), WGsystem, and…

The German magazine HOB reported on the Compass Software case study about the Norwegian company Hafrsfjord in November.

The module is ideal for the design of folded stairs with straight (90°) or angled risers.

Our French customer Escanor has been using the Compass staircase software for 20 years. At the end of October, service manager Gereon Max installed a second machine on site.

[Translate to Englisch:] Lizenz abfragen & Treppenkontingente bestellen

We have extended the upload dialog for the option 3D Plus Online. Now, customers can check their license status and request additional stair contingents immediately.

All customers with a software support contract who also have a network license will receive the options 3D Plus and 3D Plus Online with their next license key update that is sent out with their…

Our Compass Software team attended a two-day SEMA meeting in Wildpoldsried, Germany in mid-October. This event was more than just a company event - it was a celebration of inspiration and…

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software stellte abermals auf dem 16. Europäischen Kongress beim FORUM-HOLZBAU in Köln aus. Das Thema: "Effizientes bauen mit Holz im urbanen Raum".

Compass Software once again exhibited at the 16. European Congress of the Wood Building Forum in Cologne. The topic: "efficient building with wood in urban spaces".

The German mikado magazine reported on the Compass Software Export in OBJ format that is used for augmented reality apps, 3D printing, and 3D display in their October issue.

Plate Optimisation 2.0 is the perfect module for nesting of stair parts and BTL components.

We have improved the way treads are selected. The user can intuitively select treads by simply clicking on the tread number.

ARU tandem CNC machine with Compass Software

Technician Salvatore Gandolfo has completed the installation of a tandem machine with two aggregates on one Y-axis at our customer ARU Grupp.

We have expanded the dynamic flange option to include the ability to set the flange “parallel to the tread edge.”

We have optimised the text field in 3D Plus Online, so that it now appears on the right side of the 3D image and no longer obstructs the view of the stair.

The HOB magazine's article features the success story at Trappen Verschaeve, who use a robot to save manpower and create more capacity on other machines.

It is now possible to export balusters as a 1:1 template.

Compass Software users can now create slanted drillings in the exit tread for z-risers on open stringer stairs.

Compass Software installed a replacement Homag CNC machine at customer HTM Tischlerei after a workshop fire.

This module calculates tread coverings for all treads, which can be used as protection during construction and as packaging for transport.

Intermediate posts in balcony railings can now be assigned their own drilling pattern.

5 axis CNC installation with Compass Software

At the beginning of August, service technician Salvatore Gandolfo installed a Homag CNC machine with Compass Software at long-time customer Signature Woodcrafters.

Service technician Salvatore Gandolfo visited customer Feil in Florida for a one-day CAD training.

Railing infills are now also visible in the 3D cut drawing window.

After 30 years of tireless dedication, our long-time head of sales, Klaus Eilers, is leaving Compass Software.

Compass Software makes it fast and simple to combine space saver stairs with all types of stairs and all types of winding.

Straight or spiral space saver stairs are designed with half-sided alternating treads.

It is now possible to define a lateral offset in the work process “smooth entire mortise” for stringers.

Folder names from the stair software are now automatically applied to folders in the stair configurator.

Compass Software makes it possible to export stairs in OBJ format for AR apps, 3D printing, and 3D display.

It is now possible to assign drilling patterns for base rails in the height construction of the balcony railing.

Cuboids are now included in the calculation of the headroom.

Compass Software tread shaped stringer contour

The feature makes it possible to design stringer contours parallel to the treads.

Longstanding Dealer Falkenberg Visits Compass

Long-time Compass Software dealer Tjark Busch from the Norwegian company A. Falkenberg visited us to receive various trainings at the end of June.

Did you know it is easy and fast to export lists from forms in CSV format from Compass Software?

In mid-June, Joerg Arras visited the Compass Software headquarters in Dortmund for two days of software training.

Compass Software’s ongoing efforts to improve knowledge transfer in the stair building industry will now be supported by a new partnership with the German online portal Treppenakademie (Stair…

The Stair Configurator forms have been extended: It is now possible to insert the standard graphic of the stair type and a caption in the form.

Compass Software makes the transfer of stair designs to other software easy and fast.

Sales representative Martin Stockhausen visited our longstanding customer Snekker Stefan AS in Norway at the end of May.

Compass Software users with the module “In-Situ Concrete” can cut the pockets on the underside of concrete tread covers larger starting with the new version.

The Compass Software Team exhibited at the LIGNA show in Hanover last week.

There is a new setting for space saver stairs: “Apply to every 2. tread”, which makes it possible to apply tread front edge details to only every 2. tread of a stair.

It is now possible to process handrails in nesting.

It is now possible to process risers during nesting.

[Translate to Englisch:] Taschen für Sattelplatten vertikal in Wangenkontur einfräsen

It is now possible to mill plates for open stringers vertically into the stringer. The pockets for the stringer plates can be added to the drilling patterns of the tread and inserted into the stringer…

Panel/Dry wall on top of exit stringer in Compass Software

The option panels/Dry-wall underneath a staircase has been extended: It is now possible to also add panels on top of the exit stringer.

The calculation of grooves for glass infills in railing parts has been improved.

The work process: “re-mill contour” for treads has been extended and it is now possible to select an independent speed when smoothing tread contours.

Milena Schäfer from out US Branch Compass Software Inc. at the Stairbuilders and Manufacturer’s Association Annual Conference

General Manager Milena Schaefer from our US Branch, Compass Software Inc., attended the Stairbuilders and Manufacturer's Association (SMA) Annual Conference last week.

There is a new setting in the work process for sawing post heads:

Compass Software and SEMA at the BAU Munich

Compass Software exhibited together with SEMA Software at the BAU Munich, the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems, this year.

[Translate to Englisch:] Automatische XML Schnittstelle Compass Software

The XML interface between Compass Software and various ERP Systems has been extended: It is now possible to import data automatically without manual work.

CEO Lukas Hollinderbaeumer is at the IKORO in Rosenheim together with our partner SEMA Software.

Do you live close to Karlsruhe, Germany? If so, it is now possible to book Compass Software training in the König von Preussen Hotel, near Karlsruhe.

Compass Software with Sema at the Mass Timber Conference

Our Compass Software Inc. General Manager Milena Schaefer visited the Mass Timber Conference in Portland, OR together with the SEMA Group last week.

Compass Software customer Vitaby Snickerfabrik at Hokon

Compass Software customer Vitaby Snickerifabrik AS from Sweden visited our German customer Hokon in mid-March.

Processing of wreath face sides with Compass Software.

There are two new processing steps for the machining of wreath front sides.

Our modules 3D Plus Online and the photo-realistic 3D visualisation offer different possibilities to expand the 3D display of stairs.

Compass Software organised their semi-annual service workshop in late February. The service team participated in different workshops to learn more about the newest software developments and gain…

Lukas Hollinderbaeumer at the German Stair Building Days 2023

CEO Lukas Hollinderbaeumer held a presentation on the topic of digitalisation and automation in stair building at the German Stair Building Days, organised by the German Association for Stair and…

All Compass Software users with an up-to-date version can now consolidate different forms into a so-called folder in the template tree.

All Compass Software users with the current release version can now consolidate different forms into a so-called folder in the template tree.

Hong Tram Pham Completes Apprenticeship Half a Year Early

Our trainee Hong Tram Pham has completed her apprenticeship to become an IT Specialist with a Focus on Application Development half a year early in late January.

[Translate to Englisch:] Wussten Sie schon, dass wir Schulungen auch in unserem Büro in Bad Endorf (Landkreis Rosenheim) anbieten?

Did you know that we also offer training at our office in Bad Endorf (district Rosenheim, Germany)?

Compass Softwares Modules Barcode and Table Arrangement save time, money, and create production security!

The modules Barcode and table arrangement can be utilised individually or together for significantly more efficiency.

[Translate to Englisch:] Neue Arbeitsgänge für die aufrechte Bearbeitung von Geländerteilen in Compass Software

There are new work processes for the upright routing of railing parts: different drillings for floor screws and new settings when sawing front sides.

dds Magazine reports on MES Solution at Compass Software customer Alber Stairs

The German dds magazine published a large article on the implementation of our MES solution at customer Alber Treppensysteme GmbH in their February 2023 edition.

A lively exchange was accomplished during a visit of the SEMA Group management team at the Compass Software headquarter.

Compass Software now considers the material thickness of tread protective covering

There is a new option for tread coverings that considers the material thickness of the protective covering.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ludger Ostendarp

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists for CAD/CAM stair building software and CAM/CNC timber solutions, has appointed a second executive director.

Compass Software announces takeover by SEMA Group

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists in CAD/CAM/CNC software for stair building, CAM timber and CAM window processing, announces its acquisition by the SEMA Group.

Compass Software customer Hafrsfjord from Norway visits Alber Treppensysteme to view MES solution PROKON

We accompanied our Norwegian customer Hafrsfjord Tre A/S during a visit to Alber Treppensysteme, where they were able to take a closer look at the implementation of our MES solution PROKON and other…

The module Calculation is used to calculate the cost of your staircase quickly and easily. You will always stay on top of your expenses.

The Compass Software team gathered for a Christmas party last week at the Dortmund headquarter.

The extension External Stair lets Compass Software users import external DXF tread data into the stair software.

The stair expert portal Treppen.de has selected the stairs of the year 2020. Several Compass Software customers have been awarded.

Compass Software at the forum wood building 2022 in Innsbruck

Compass Software exhibited at the FORUM WOOD BUILDING in Innsbruck. From Nov. 30. to Dec. 2, 2022 the event revolved around the topic Practical experience – Practical application.

Compass Software dealer Falkenberg celebrates 130. anniversary

We congratulate our Norwegian dealer A. Falkenberg Eftf. AS on their 130. anniversary. Compass Software has been working closely together with the Norwegian machine dealer since the beginning of our…

The Compass Software Team visited customer AB Vitaby Snickerifabrik in Sweden. We've enjoyed the meeting!

The Compass Software management team is currently visiting our longtime customer ATAB Trappan AB in Sweden.

The Compass Software management team, consisting of Lukas Hollinderbaeumer and Ludger Ostendarp, as well as sales representative Martin Stockhausen, is currently visiting our longtime customer ATAB…

Compass Software installed a new Biesse Rover A 1556 with 5 axes at customer Fichtl.

Compass Software service technician Christian Axtmann installed a new Biesse Rover A 1556 with 5 axes at our new customer Fichtl from Germany.

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink introduced students of a wood technology class to the Compass Software program.

Compass Software installed a new CNC machine at customer Schreppel

The Compass Software support installed a new 5 axis Biesse machine to replace a 22-year-old 4 axis Homag at longtime customer Schreppel from Bavaria, Germany.

With this feature Compass Software users can place difference light spots or light strips in stairs.

Compass Software at the Vietnamwood 2022

Compass Software exhibited at the Vietnamwood in Ho Minh City from October 18 - 21 for the first time.

The HOB magazine's article features the success story at Taglieber. The company is manufacturing stairs with Compass Software, as well as complicated post-and-beam constructions for building facades.

Compass Software exhibited at the "FORUM HOLZBAU" from October 19 - 20, 2022.

Much of Compass Software’s training has been taking place online for some time now. This affords participants extra flexibility.

We congratulate our working student Jonas Wotzlawski for completing his bachelor.

The IWF trade show in Atlanta was finally held in person again after a 4 year break. Compass Software Inc. was there with their own booth.

[Translate to Englisch:] Detlef Hollinderbaeumer

We are mourning our long-time CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer.

Compass Software at the Holz-Handwerk 2022

Our team exhibited at the Holz-Handwerk in Nuremburg from July 12. -15, 2022.

Gereon Max competed in the sprinting distance at the Duathlon (running – bike – running). He was able to win the age group M50 despite the rain and wind he had to face.

In July, the industry magazine dds reported on Compass Software's innovations, which will be introduced at the Holz Handwerk 2022.

Flexijet held a workshop at the Compass Software office

Our business partner Flexijet held a workshop at our office in Dortmund at the beginning of the week.

It is now possible to design model T-stairs with Compass Software.

It is now possible to define a fixed distance between the stringer and wall. Changes to the stringer thickness – manually or by changing the material thickness – do not affect the distance between the…

It is now possible to import CAD door files and manufacture doors with Compass Software on all customary CNC machinery.

It is now possible to manufacture doors with Compass Software.

With Compass Software it is now possible to design a handrail over the centre post.

It is now possible to design a handrail over the centre post. The centre post and the handrail can be connected with a spacer.

The value fields in the material forms have been extended to include additional options in Compass Software.

The value fields in the material and surface treatment forms have been extended to include additional options.

It is now possible to display stringers of HPL and steel stairs during the handrail design in the height construction.

There are now additional functions when exporting XML data to Stromab saws.

The ceiling structure (flooring, screed, ceiling) is now displayed in the height construction of the front board.

The drilling pattern information (name, assignment, etc.) have been extended and are now significantly clearer.

We congratulate Abdullah Orabi for completing his apprenticeship.

[Translate to Englisch:] Externe Treppen können in Compass Software leicht eingelesen werden.

External staircases which are imported through DXF or WTR (Wagemeyer System) into Compass Software now offer more details for editing.

Head of development Ludger Ostendarp won the German Championships in Table Tennis in the category senior-55-double with his team partner Bernd Wuestenbecker at the beginning of June.

Head of service Gereon Max placed 1. in the age group M50 at the annual Campus Run, organized by the Technical University in Dortmund on June 1, 2022.

Compass Software head of service Gereon Max recently biked 520 km (323 mi) with his team in only two days.

Compass Software has installed a Felder Profit H200 CNC machine with 4 axes at new customer Jakobi & Sons in Germany.

Our service team has installed a Felder Profit H200 CNC machine with 4 axes at new customer Jakobi & Sons in Germany.

Compass Software Inc. General Manager Milena Schaefer won the USPA American Drug Tested Powerlifting Championships for the 2. time at the end of May.

Lukas Hollinderbaeumer is the new executive director at Compass Software next to existing CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists for CAD/CAM stair building software and CAM/CNC timber solutions, has appointed a second executive director.

Compass Software Head of development Ludger Ostendarp recently installed a Reichenbacher ECO B CNC machine with parallel tables and a robot for fully automated processing at Aru Grupp AS in Estonia.

Head of development Ludger Ostendarp recently installed a Reichenbacher ECO B CNC machine with parallel tables and a robot for fully automated processing at Aru Grupp AS in Estonia.

Klaus Eilers at the stair builders conference

Head of Sales Klaus Eilers exhibited at the 9. International Stair Building Conference in Biberach, Germany. The conference included topics such as increasing the quality of stair designs, creating…

Our Compass Software colleagues exhibited at the IKORO in Rosenheim

Our colleagues exhibited at the IKORO on May 18, 2022. The IKORO is the industry and networking fair from the Technical College in Rosenheim.

The DDS magazine recently published an article on the MES system PROKON from Compass Software.

The Compass Software employees are cooking together during their lunch break

Finally, after long periods of remote work we can once again find more Compass Software employees in the office. We did not want to let this chance pass us by and have started occasionally cooking…

The Compass Software technicians in front of the company Frammelsberger

The Compass Software Team connected a new CNC machine for the German stair builder G. Frammelsberger GmbH.

Stanislaw Wrobel and Ludger Ostendarp at the West-German table tennis championships 2022.

Last weekend two of our employees faced each other at the West-German table tennis championships. Stanislaw Wrobel and Ludger Ostendarp delivered impressive game rounds.

Auszubildender Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung

Compass Software trainee Sven Riese has completed his apprenticeship to become an IT specialist with a focus on application development in only 2 years, instead of 3.

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) PROKON was implemented at German stair builder Alber Treppensysteme GmbH in spring 2021. The HOB magazine reports on the project.

TreVe Treppenverbinder von Kreuzberger in der BM Online

Compass Software customer Matthias Brack is part of the DDS column "Meinungen und Stimmungen aus der Branche - Und wie begeistern Sie?“, where he reported on the digitalization of his sun room…

Compass Software customer Treppenbau.ch AG was featured in the dds magazine, as well as the BM online.

The woodworking magazine Gazeta Przemysłu Drzewnego published an article on our Polish partners Robert Topka and Michał Suchorzewski, who have been cooperating with Compass Software for 23 years.

Holzkurier Bericht Einrichtung MES Modul bei Alber Treppensystem

The Holzkurier magazine published an article in their year-end issue on the implementation of the Compass Software manufacturing execution system PROKON at Alber Stairs in Germany.

Johann Straßburg ist neu im Entwicklerteam

Johan Strassburg has been supporting the Compass Software development team since December 1, 2021.

The patented TreVe stair connector, which was developed by Compass Software customer Kreuzberger was featured in the BM online magazine.

The Compass Software Program PROKON for production management and control was presented in the November issue of the industry magazine Holzkurier.

HOMAG labelling machine controlled with Compass Software

Compass Software Head of Development Ludger Ostendarp installed a new labelling unit at the machine manufacturer HOMAG in late September.

Processing Multiple Sides on Posts with Compass Software

It is now possible to process posts from several sides with only one clamping with Compass Software.

Martin Stockhausen and Svenja Stahnke at the Forum Wood Building

Compass Software employees Martin Stockhausen and Svenja Stahnke visited the 14. European Congress (EBH) organized by the Forum Wood Building on October 20. and 21.

Milena Schaefer and Coach Tony Walton at the North American Championships

Milena Schaefer, General Manager at our Compass Software Inc., won the North American Championships in powerlifting.

The German magazine dds reports: Compass Software customer Treppenbau Kreuzberger has been certified as a climate-neutral manufacturer by the Main Association of the German Wood Industry (HDH).

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) once again announced this years StairCraft Award winners. One Compass Software customer won in two categories!

Fensterbauprozessor bei der FH Melle installiert

Our team is currently implementing the Compass Software window processor at the Melle College of Wood Technology.

Compass Software customer Verschaeve Construct N.V. celebrated their 60. anniversary with an open house last weekend. Our team was there to congratulate in person.

U.S. General Manager Milena Schaefer attended the SMA (Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association) annual conference in late September.

Compass Software customer Trappen Verschaeve is celebrating their 60. anniversary with an open house. Visitors can view the robotic loading and our PROKON system on this day!

The Polish magazine GDP reports on a new Compass Software user.

Neue Werkstudentin Esther Hollinderbäumer in der Entwicklung

We are thrilled to welcome working student Esther Hollinderbaeumer to the Compass Software development team.

David Hollinderbäumer verstärkt das Vetriebs-Team

The Compass Software sales team has been supported by David Hollinderbaeumer since August.

Installation of the Weinig Conturex by Compass Software at Aru

The installation of the Weinig Conturex Vario L at Compass Software Estonian customer Aru Grupp AS` workshop goes into its 2. week. The Conturex is the first fully automatic throughfeed machine on the…

Installation of the Weinig Conturex at Aru by Compass Software

The installation of the Weinig Conturex Vario L at Compass Software customer Aru Grupp AS´ workshop continues. The Conturex is the first fully automatic throughfeed machine on the market that can be…

Installation of the Weinig Conturex at Compass Software customer Aru

Head of development Ludger Ostendarp and Johannes Neth from the technical project management department are on-site at Compass Software customer Aru Grupp AS´ workshop in Estonia. There, the team is…

Leonard Bröckelmann neuer Servicemitarbeiter

The Compass Service has gained a new member. Leonard Broeckelmann has been supporting our service team since the beginning of July.

Kunde Taglieber Holzbau GmbH in Dietrich's Neues!

Dietrich's publishes an article in this year's issue of its customer magazine Neues! about the perfect combination of Dietrich's CAD software and Compass Software's timber BTL processor at our…

Compass Software's innovative solutions for production management and control have been discussed in the CLT special edition of the Holzkurier.

The Compass Software technicians at Customer Aru with the machine manufacturer Weinig

CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer, Head of Development Ludger Ostendarp, and developer Carsten Hoffmann have successfully carried through a factory acceptance test of a Conturex Vario L for stair parts for…

The Austrian industry magazine Holzkurier published a story on the Compass Software timber processor.

The Compass Software projects team in South Germany has gained new support from Svenja Stahnke in mid-May. Svenja already has about 20 years of professional experience in the woodworking industry.

The Compass Software development team is currently being supported by Jonas Knoefel. Jonas already interned with us in 2017.

Working student Lea Borgelt has been supporting our development team since the beginning of May. Lea is studying Applied Computer Sciences at the Ruhr-University in Bochum in her 6. semester. Soon she…

Our development team is supported by Jessie Zeukeng since early April.

Abdullah Ourfali joined the Compass Software development team in early April as a working student.

The trade magazine mikado reported on the Compass Software PROKON module for the production management and control in their March edition.

Bericht über Compass Software Holzbaulösung im Holzkurier

The industry magazine Holzkurier published a story on the Compass Software timber solution in their 15. issue (April 2021).

We have seen off intern Candy Bolten after she completed her already second internship with the Compass Software service department.

Custom infills for handrails and panels underneath a staircase are now possible with Compass Software. Users can create custom infills with perforated plates, pattern plates, or similar.

Armen Petrosyan is doing an internship with the Compass Software Support for his trade school.

Compass Software Webinar Round Stair in Square Well

Our American branch office will be offering a free webinar on the topic of "Designing a Round Stair in a Square Well" on March 31, 2021 at 5 PM GMT.

The Compass Software branch in South Germany got a new staff member on February 15, 2021. We are happy to welcome Johannes Neth to the team!

Sebastian Baecker successfully completed his apprenticeship program to become an Information Technology Officer, after only 2.5 years.

Once again the stair expert portal Treppen.de has selected the stairs of the year 2020. Several Compass Software customers have been chosen.

It is now possible to separate panel templates for dry wall underneath a stair and/or handrail infills into several pieces.

The woodworking magazine HOB published an extensive story about the Compass Software Plate Optimization 2.0 module in their 11/12-2020 issue.

Early this year, we were dismayed at the news that our longstanding business partner and friend Gerald Feil had suddenly and unexpectedly died.

The Compass Software support team has gained another member. Salvatore Gandolfo has been supporting our service team since the beginning of the year.

Intern Candy Bolten has returned to the Compass Software support team for another internship.

It is now possible to draw posts with support in Compass Software. These are posts that seem to go through the tread visually, but consist of 2 separate parts.

The German magazine Holzkurier reported about Compass Software as a capable partner for timber and cross-laminated timber producing companies in their year-end issue (51-52/2020).

Longstanding Compass Software customer Kenngott Stairs has braced itself perfectly against crises with a clever distribution concept.

Compass Software customer Meyer & Grave Tischlerei GmbH has successfully been running an online shop for handrails for a couple of years now.

The sticking stair built by Compass Software customer Hokon in Norway, was featured in the November edition of BM online.

The Holzkurier magazine is reporting on the highly efficient CLT joinery element module at our customer Hasslacher´s workshop in their current cross-laminated timber 2020 special edition.

Compass Softwar has been nominated for the Mikado-Web-Award.

The trade magazine mikado is giving out the Web-Award 2021 for the best website in the woodworking industry for the 15. time. Compass Software has also been nominated.

Some of the Compass Software trainees and working students banded together to bake some delicious cookies.

Our fully equipped office kitchen is put to work. A few weeks ago, some of our trainees and working students banded together to bake some delicious cookies.

Verbindungsbohrungen von Pfosten zur Decke

Compass Software now also allows for connection drillings from the post into the ceiling. The drillings can be positioned as individual drillings or drilling patterns.

The Compass Software employees organized a gamer night.

Video games make every developers´ heart beat faster. Well, at least that is the stereotype. And there seems to be something to it, since some of our employees recently organised a group gamer night…

We have added a new working student to our development team. The name of this super woman is Spandana Matapathi.

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software Digital Jetzt Förderung

The German Government is funding digital expansion programs with up to 50%. If you think you qualify for this program, please switch to the German language setting for more information or contact us…

The patented TreVe-Stair Connectors made by our customer Kreuzberger continue to cause excitement in the stair building industry.

Jonas Wotzlawski unterstützt das Entwicklerteam

The Compass Software development department has a new member! Jonas Wotzlawski is lending us his helping hand as a working student.

We are delighted to welcome a new trainee to our development team. Nune Najaryan recently started an application development apprenticeship on top of her bachelor´s degree in software engineering.

Compass Software customer Tischlerei Strotmeier finished this modern and impressive interior construction project in Munster, Germany.

Gratulation an General Managerin Milena zur Meisterschaft im Kraftdreikampf

We want to congratulate our General Manager Milena Schaefer for her victory in the American National Powerlifting Championships.

Auszubildende in der Entwicklung - Hong Tram Pham

A new wind of change in the world of IT: Hong Tram Pham has started an apprenticeship as an application developer in August 2020.

Auszubildender in IT-Systemmanagement Meik Babinski

We are happy to announce that we have a new trainee in IT system management on board, Meik Babinski.

Praktikantin im Marketing - Eileen Rückwald

Compass Software has a new intern. Eileen Rueckwald is assisting the company´s marketing department with current tasks.

We want to congratulate our French dealer TACT Conseil to their 30-year anniversary.

Compass Software CAM: CAM Änderung für Format4 und Busellato

To make Compass Software's postprocessor even better compatible with Format4 and Busellato machines, there was a change in the program requiring your intervention.

Ein ganzer Schwung Verstärkung für das Compass Software Team

Compass Software has gained a whole flock of new talent in August.

Our new project assistant Jakob Unger completed an internship at long-time Compass Software user Josef Friedrich Treppenbau GmbH in Germany to make himself more familiar with the stair building…

Compass Software employee Christian Axtmann

The Compass Software Support Team has a new member. Christian Axtmann has been helping out customers for some time now.

Cumulative safety updates that were published for Windows 10 on June 9, 2020 lead to severe plotter and printing problems for many Compass Software users.

Our branch in Bad Endorf (district of Rosenheim) has gained a new employee.

At Compass Software you have the chance to work as part of an international team. We offer many opportunities for further education and to gain valuable experience.

Compass Software now allows for the cutting of leveled pockets for clamping screws.

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software als Titelthema in der HOB

Our customized solution for production management and control is the cover topic for the May edition of the woodworking magazine HOB.

Compass Software customer Holzmanufaktur Ballert e.K. was featured on the German TV channel SWR with a great report on "How staircases are made."

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software Artikel in Mikado 04/2020

The German trade journal Mikado reported on the Compass Software module for production management and control in their April issue.

Compass Software during times of the corona virus, we are still here for you.

We have a video message for you: You can rely on Compass Software during times of Corona. We are still here for you. We will overcome this challenge together!

Congratulations to our employee Torsten Rotte for successfully graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Technology.

Compass Software customer Treppenbau Wiehl is featured with an interesting article in the German magazine dds - das magazin für möbel und ausbau. The stair builder is now in possession of a moder SCM…

We want to congratulate all of the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association Staircraft Award winners for their incredible designs.

The Compass Software Service has a new intern since late March. Candy Bolten will be supporting our service department during her three-month internship.

Our development team gained a new member earlier this year. Sven Riese has joined Compass Software as a trainee to become an IT Specialist with a Focus on Application Development.

[Translate to Englisch:] Artikel in der BM über Compass Software Treppen im bunten Materialmix.

The German trade journal BM 04/2020 published a great story about stairs with material mixes.

At the beginning of the year, we accompanied our German customer Wiehl to our Belgian customer Verschaeve Construct N.V.

German Compass Software customers Bäthe Treppen, Franz Hasler AG, and Treppenbau Ihle have developed a new fire protection staircase that gives fist responders valuable additional seconds.

Dear Customers and Partners, due to the current situation we would like to ensure you that we are closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the corona virus and take these very seriously.…

The industry magazine dds published an article on the Compass Software PROKON solution.

Compass Software installs new SCM machine at Treppenbau Kreuzberger.

Our Service connected a new machine for German customer Treppenbau Kreuzberger in early February.

Compass Software has been offering yoga session for employees since the beginning of the year.

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists for CAD/CAM staircase manufacturing software and CAM/CNC timber solutions, extended its executive management with two additional members at the…

Robot at Trappen Verschaeve, programmed with Compass Software

The Belgian company Fraxinus reports in their newsletter about the collaboration with Compass Software and machine manufacturer MKM at Trappen Verschaeve.

The German magazine dds published an article on the implementation of the Compass Software PROKON module at De Vries Trappen.

The German online portal Treppen.de has awarded its Staircases of the year 2019 again. We want to congratulate our customers who won for their unique and impressive submissions. The winners were:

We are congratulating our “former” trainee Robin Valerius, who has successfully passed his state exam for becoming a certified IT Specialist with a Focus on Application Development.

Wilfried Steinbeck's goodbye party for retirement at Compass Software.

Wilfried Steinbeck is one of the true veterans of our company. He has been an indispensable team member since 1985, even before today’s Compass Software was founded.

The Secret Santa caused many laughs at Compass Software.

We threw our annual Christmas party last week. Many coworkers, who work from home most of the time, travelled to our headquarter in Dortmund to be part of the festivities.

[Translate to Englisch:] Compass Software Geschäftsführer Detlef Hollinderbäumer mit dem Entwicklerteam

The German industry magazine Holzkurier published an extensive profile on Compass Software in their special edition 45/2019.

[Translate to Englisch:] In der BSP Spezialausgabe des Holzkuriers zum aktuellen viel gefragtem Thema Brettsperrholz wird die Vollautomatische Produktionssteuerung und -kontrolle bei der Firma HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER vorgestellt.

Fully automated production management and control at customer HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER.

Our team is growing, since August 2019 Christian Rotte has been supporting the Compass Software development team.

Our team is growing, since August 2019 Christian Rotte has been supporting the development team. The 29-year-old application developer from Eastern Germany, who turns good ideas into impressive…

The Holz-Zentralblatt edition from Oct. 11, 2019 published a large story about our customer Holz Keller AG.

Our Head of Support Gereon Max participated in a half marathon on Oct. 3, 2019 and placed 1st in his age group. More than 2,150 runners conquered the 21 km (13.1 mi) running course in Dortmund,…

Torsten Rotte is in the Compass Software Development Team

For a while now Torsten Rotte has been supporting the Compass Software development team as a student associate. Next to his successful information technology major, Torsten is able to gain valuable…

The German stair builder Treppenbau Voß GmbH & Co. KG has been using the Compass Software Plate Optimization Module 2.0 since December 2018. Since then, they have been able to achieve a utilization…

CEO Dirk Elsner reports about his experiences with Compass Software

The company Luxholm Bauelemente Werk GmbH from Germany has been producing customized staircases and handrails, as well as affordable standard space-saver stairs, which, on request, can also be…

The module makes the creation of a matching dry wall underneath the staircase a breeze and offers the perfect combination of style and functionality.

This module lets users utilize the empty room under the staircase and transform it into a new storage area. The module makes the creation of a matching dry wall underneath the staircase a breeze and…

Alternating production of these parts is made effortless with the BTL processor from Compass Software.

The company Holz Keller AG upgraded their already existing CNC center for joinery elements Krüsimatic with an additional Homag BMG 311. Manufacturing of furniture, doors, or staircases runs just as…

Compass Software user Droomtrappen from the Netherlands recently built his own post clamping device for CNC processing. The machine-independent post clamping device was built in less than 1 hour and…

Trappen Verschaeve uses robots to increase productivity

The Belgian family company Trappen Verschaeve has been producing stairs for almost 60 years. With the production of more than 2000 stairs annually, they are one of the biggest stair builders in the…

Three students at the German College of Wood Technology in Melle, Germany have manufactured an impressive wooden staircase for their final project in their class manufacturing engineering. To finish…

The magazine dds published a story on the Compass Software Plate Optimization 2.0: Nesting in Stair Building - No Waste Production.

Our long-standing customer Wortmann Treppen is celebrated in the BM online for their 25th anniversary. We celebrate with them and are looking forward to additional future projects!

Customer Hokon is featured once again in the BM magazine. As usual a wonderful project and great story. Congratulations!

One of the Compass Software technicians visited the woodshop in January to train the employees and to connect their 5-axis HOMAG Venture L.

Up until now, the company Dinkelholzbetriebe GmbH from Germany had been producing furniture with roughly 50 employees. At the beginning of this year they decided to venture into the stair building…

Compass Software customer Treppenbau Kreuzberger´s patented stair connector "TreVe" was introduced in the German magazine dds.

We want to congratulate our Polish customer TRĄBCZYŃSKI to this true piece of art. The free running spiral staircase made from oak can be admired in the London restaurant Piccadilly 85. We are in…

Compass Software technician Alexander Huebner successfully completed his first installation at our customer S u. W Wohn-Holz’s wood shop in Saxony, Germany. Even though Alexander has only been a…

A Compass Software technician connected the new SCM Accord 25 FX in the last week before our Christmas break in 2018.

Jeffrey Pels, owner of Trappentoko, and his team are successfully producing staircases for the Dutch market. The young company has been able to achieve a steady growth since its founding, which was…

Compass Software invited the window manufacturing expert Dittmar Siebert to give a comprehensive advanced training for our team at the beginning of November.

We invited the window manufacturing expert Dittmar Siebert to give a comprehensive advanced training for our team at the beginning of November. The specialist is one of the most renowned experts in…

Compass Software technician Steven attended the Loudoun Stairs workshop tour at their premises in Purcellville, VA in September. Loudoun Stairs has been using our staircase software program since…

Compass Software sales representative Jens Eckert and our Polish dealers Robert Topka and Michal Suchorzewski exhibited at the DREMA 2018 in Poznan.

We want to welcome the newest addition to the Compass Software Development Team, our new trainee Robin.

Our development department has also gained another apprentice, Robin Valerius. Robin started his trainee program to become an IT specialist with a focus on application development in August as well.…

Our Service Team is now supported by our new trainee Sebastian Baecker, who started working at Compass Software in the beginning of August. The Dortmund native is training to become an information…

The IWF 2018 in Atlanta, GA was a full success. Our Atlanta based team represented Compass Software at the trade fair. Many of our U.S. and Canadian customers and industry experts visited us at our…

Compass Software development team member Brigitte Streicher entered into retirement at the end of July 2018.

Our development team member Brigitte Streicher entered into retirement at the end of July 2018. The mathematician had been working for us in Dortmund, Germany since November 2006. During her…

A Compass Software support technician installed a new Maka PE 90 5-axis machine at our longstanding German customer Carpentry Kleeberg´s workshop at the end of July.

One of our support technicians installed a new Maka PE 90 5-axis machine at our longstanding German customer Carpentry Kleeberg´s workshop at the end of July. The new machine will take the place of a…

Our new trainee, Abdullah Orabi, has been supporting the Compass Software Development Team since Monday. Abdullah originally comes from Syria but has been in Germany for three years now. After…

Our Service Team installed the Compass Software Staircase Solution as part of a bigger project at the company Köhler from Germany in June. Besides the CAD Software, the technician also connected a 5…

We want to welcome Franck Horvat at Compass Software

We would like to welcome Franck Horvat, who has been supporting our team since Monday. Franck will be completing a six-week internship as part of his wood engineer university major. He will be…

Alfred Petersen Bau- und Möbeltischlerei connects CNC machine with Compass Software

Our new customer Alfred Petersen Bau- und Möbeltischlerei from Germany has been making staircases for a long time. Up until now they drew these staircases with the Wagemeyer-System and then printed…

Our Service Technician Gereon Max visited customer Walter Donkers from the Netherlands for an optimization coaching. Walter Donkers has been using the Compass Software Staircase Software Program for…

The current HOB edition (05/2018) published an extensive story on our long-standing customer ATAB Trappan AB from Sweden. The article is focused on automated processing in the stair building workshop,…

Our Service Team connected a new SCM machine with Compass Software at Haas Fertigbau GmbH, a stair builder from Bavaria, Germany. The company previously utilized the Wagemeyer-System, but decided to…

In April, our Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink exhibited at the in-house trade fair our longstanding customer Meyer & Grave hosted in Germany. Many industry experts visited the event, amongst…

Compass Software customer Jürgen Scherner who works at carpentry Reuss manufactures a table with the staircase software.

Compass Software customers are creative and curious; they try to make use of all aspects of the staircase software to get the most out of it. Customer Juergen Scherner from Reuss in Germany found…

Compass Software connected a Houfek Post Machine at the Company K. van Sambeek B.V. in the Netherlands.

After installing a SCM Accord 25 last summer, our service once again visited the company K. van Sambeek B.V. in the Netherlands. This time Compass Software connected a Houfek post machine.

Our service conducted a new installation of the Compass Software program for our customer Jenniches Treppen from Germany. Jenniches had been using the Wagemeyer System before, but decided to switch…

Strong performance: our Atlanta employee Milena Schaefer won first place at the Georgia State Powerlifting Championships in the weight class 84+ kg last weekend. The powerlifting competition tests the…

Our service recently connected a second CNC machine with Compass Software at the Carpentry Eugen Schramm in Germany.

Compass Software recently installed our CAM solution at the customer Przedsiębiorstwo Handlowo-Usługowe “Balsa” Spółka z o.o.’s premises in Poland.

Our service recently installed our CAM solution at the customer Przedsiębiorstwo Handlowo-Usługowe “Balsa” Spółka z o.o.’s premises in Poland. The software was installed on a Reichenbacher Vision CNC…

We installed our CAD/CAM Stair Construction Software at the location of our new customer Aro Trappen in the Netherlands late last year. The customer, who had already been using the Wagemeyer System in…

Compass Software Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink held a presentation in front of approximately 25 students who are enrolled in a wood technician program at the Technical College in Beckum, Germany.

Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink held a presentation in front of approximately 25 students who are enrolled in a wood technician program.

To celebreate 25 years Compass Software, we invited all employees to an exclusive night at the Starlight Express in Bochum.

As you might have heard already, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. Our staff did not want to miss this opportunity either. On December 14, 2017 we invited everyone to an exclusive…

Our Service Technician Gereon Max visited our customer Sonnemans in the Netherlands for a one day CAM training.

Compass Software has conducted an extensive training at the company Escaliers Flin S.A. in France.

Our service has conducted an extensive training at the company Escaliers Flin S.A. in France. During the one week visit, the team optimized several production processes. Furthermore, our technician…

In September, our Service installed a new post processor for the upright processing of handrail parts on a Reichenbacher CNC machine built in 1996 at Comfort Trappen in the Netherlands. The age of the…

Compass Software now also offers Support in Dutch

As part of our continual quest for professional development, our employee Gereon Max successfully completed a week-long intensive language learning course in Dutch.

To celebrate 25 years of Compass Software, Chamber of Commerce representative Mrs. Preiss, awarded CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer with an honorary certificate to commemorate the company’s anniversary. We…

25 years ago our company was founded.

We are filled with pride when looking back on 25 years of successful company history!

[Translate to Englisch:] UnseOur customer Altmann from Germany upgraded his processing of wreaths from horizontal processing to the CS wreath technique. r Kunde, die Tischlerei Mike Altmann, hat von dem Liegenden-Krümmlings-Modul auf den CS-Krümmling aufgerüstet.

Our customer Altmann from Germany upgraded his processing of wreaths from horizontal processing to the CS wreath technique. The installation of the module was conducted online. We want to thank…

Compass Software partner A. Falkenberg Etft. AS from Norway, celebrated their 125. anniversary in October 2017.

Our partner A. Falkenberg Etft. AS from Norway, celebrated their 125. anniversary in October 2017. In honor of this occasion, Falkenberg organized a four-day long in-house trade fair in Norway. Of…

Handl Machines made it possible for us to host a user meeting for customers from Austria and the surrounding areas.

The Company Handl Machines from Austria organized an in-house fair in mid October this year. Of course Compass Software was there to exhibit.

The company NHG UG & Co. KG decided to upgrade their shop with the purchase of a new Felder CNC machine and Compass Software.

The company NHG UG & Co. KG from Zetel-Neuenburg in Germany, has been using Compass Software to build staircases for many years already. Now the company decided to upgrade their shop with the purchase…

[Translate to ECompass Software Inc. hosted a user meeting for our American and Canadian customers last week.nglisch:] Compass Software Inc. hat letzte Woche ein Anwendertreffen für Kunden aus den USA und Kanada veranstaltet.

Our Atlanta office hosted a user meeting for our American and Canadian customers last week. Users had the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with users from other companies at the event, as…

The Franz Hasler AG from Lichtenstein has been a Compass Software customer for many years. Two of the company’s specialties are environmentally sustainable timber construction and solar technology.…

Compass Software customer Shody-Horák Jiří from the Czech Republic, has been using our CAD solution since 2009. Earlier this year the customer purchased a 4 axis Felder machine.

The Höhere Technische Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt Rankweil (Technical College in Rankweil, Austria) has been using Compass Software’s CAD solution for educational purposes for some years. Now they are also utilizing our CAM/CNC solution for timber construction.

he Höhere Technische Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt Rankweil (Technical College in Rankweil, Austria) has been using Compass Software’s CAD solution for educational purposes for some years. Now they…

A Compass Software Inc. Service Technician recently set up a complete software package for our new customer H.B. Millwork Inc. who is based in the New York area.

Our US based Service Technician recently set up a complete software package for our new customer H.B. Millwork Inc. who is based in the New York area.

Chudzinski has been using Compass Software through our Polish dealer since 2008.

Our Service Team sucessfully conducted an installation at our Polish customer Chudzinski’s workshop. Chudzinski has been using Compass Software through our Polish dealer since 2008. Our team connected…

Sales Representatives Martin Stockhausen and Hermann Hasebrink presented Compass Software at this year's AWFS Trade Fair in Las Vegas, USA. Some of our customers visited us at our booth, but we also…

The Compass Software Service Department successfully completed the first part of an installation for a new SCM 5-axis machine at our customer K. van Sambeek B.V.’s workshop in the Netherlands.

Our Service Department successfully completed the first part of an installation for a new SCM 5-axis machine at our customer K. van Sambeek B.V.’s workshop in the Netherlands. The customer Sambeek has…

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink attended the event at our customer´s Heartland Stairways workshop in the US, which was part of the SMA´s (Stairbuilders and Manufacturer´s Association) National…

Mouldings on tread front edges can now be arranged and manufactured with plate optimization. Some manufacturers mill the mouldings in strips, which means after one strip is cut, the machine operator…

CS-wreaths can be fused with straight handrail parts. Wreath sections with different radii can be combined and separated at user-defined positions as well. When designing circular or curved stairs,…

It is now possible to mill several CS wreaths at the same time via machine table arrangement. Several blocks can be fixated on the table and processed at the same time. This work process results in…

Compass Software makes it possible to mill rabbet cuts on open stringers much faster than before. When using this method, the rabbet cut is milled with a much bigger tool, however, the resulting messy…

The Compass Software team installed the 4. machine for building sunrooms at our customer SAYYAS in China. SAYYAS has been using Compass Software since 2013 and since then we have already connected two…

Compass Software exhibited at LIGNA 2017.

Once again we are able to look back at a successful trade show week at this year's LIGNA in Hanover, Germany. Many of our customers, partners, and industry experts visited us at our booth. Even some…

Compass Software makes it possible to view staircases with AR (Augmented Reality). Watch our YouTube Video here!

The initial calculation of staircases has been improved as a result of the cooperation with Anton Wagemeyer. The winding of most European standard staircases is now already calculated optimally at the…

The company Compass Software has integrated the Bosch Laser Measurement Tool GLM 100C into their staircase construction software.

Starting with the new version, a new fitting for suspension on the well has been integrated. This fitting is used when a staircase's last or second to last tread from the exit is suspended from the…

The new bracket for wells is used to mark-off the exit tread from the ceiling covering but is also used as a support for the balcony railing at the same time. The steel bracket is constructed around…

It is now possible to construct spiral staircases without newels. This was not possible before. A bolted staircase without newel such as this, has a steel handrail or similar construction in the…

It is now possible to suspend staircases from the well. This makes the handrail at the exit obsolete. A well slat is installed on the well hole, which can hold the balusters. In turn the balusters…

With the new version it is possible to define which bolts are to be matched with what kind of wall material. Using this process, stairbuilders don't have to position the bolts manually anymore, but the bolts change automatically when the properties of the wall are changed in the system.

With the new version it is possible to define which bolts are to be matched with what kind of wall material. Users are able to enter in the predefintions which bolts are to be used automatically when…

To aid this problem we have integrated a warning message, which goes off when the tread geometry (width, length of edges, properties of angles) does not fulfill the necessary measurements.

Sometimes tread geometries have to fulfill certain measurements for some processes, otherwise they cannot be produced (e.g. because of machine sizes). Therefore, certain tread distances cannot be out…

Spacers with hinge are now possible as a connection between the post and the handrail. The spacer with hinge can be assigned automatically through the drilling patterns as soon as it is added as one. …

Previous version only allowed for round bolts as horizontal fittings. Now it is also possible to use bolts which are rectangular.

Version 10.8.15.0 and up.

The Compass Software Service recently installed a new post machine at Vos Zwolle B.V. in the Netherlands.

Our Service recently installed a new post machine at Vos Zwolle B.V. in the Netherlands. The company Vos replaced their old post machine with the new Houfek machine and stayed loyal to the Compass…

Compass Software installed a new system for workshop-optimization at the German company Meister Treppentechnik (MTT) at the turn of the year.

[Translate to Englisch:] Vertriebsmitarbeiter Martin Stockhausen stellte auch dieses Jahr wieder auf der Jahreskonferenz der Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) aus.

Sales Representative Martin Stockhausen once again exhibits at the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) annual conference this year. The event took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from March…

The Compass Software service installed a second 5-axis machine at our customer’s Hans Konijn Houtbewerking premises in the Netherlands.

Our service installed a second 5-axis machine at our customer’s Hans Konijn Houtbewerking premises in the Netherlands. The company is specialized on making complicated staircases and produces…

We welcome our new asset: The development of Compass' Staircase Solutions is now supported by the former Wagemeyer GmbH, chief competitor from the get-go.

Eva completed her dual studies program at Compass Software and the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund.

We would like to congratulate Eva Mueller for passing her bachelor exam with the highest grade possible! Eva completed her dual studies program at Compass Software and the University of Applied…

The Compass Software Support has installed a new machine at our new customer Sobczak in Poland a couple of weeks ago.

We are happy to be able to present another happy customer. Support has installed a new machine at our new customer Sobczak in Poland a couple of weeks ago.

The realistic experience of staircases and their actual premises is possible in Compass Software via virtual reality headset! This represents a new way of giving realistic presentations. Virtual…

The Compass Software Service sucessfully installed a new 5-axis processing center (Houfek) for our new customer Trappenmakerij Wim Van Loom in Essen, Belgium last week. Before the customer only worked…

Compass Software's trademark was left unchanged for almost 25 years. It was time to rejuvenate the logo. Of course the intend was not a complete rebranding, therefore a more modern and fresh look was…

Customer Service recently set up our new option for plate optimization of return nosings at Capital Wood Rails Inc. and JMP Wood Stairs & Rails in NY. The complete set of return nosings can be…

The Compass Software Service successfully installed a machine for Stairtech Inc. in Canada last week.

Another satisfied customer! Service successfully installed a machine for Stairtech Inc. in Canada last week. We are looking forward to future projects with Stairtech Inc.

The Compass Software development team recently participated in a group developer workshop.

We at Compass Software are constantly trying to improve ourselves. We know that we are at our best in working innovatively for our customers when we function as a team. Therefore, our development team…

Compass Software customer Schreinerei Terhalle GmbH & Co KG created several staircases via 3D print on a scale of 1:25 and 1:100 for two of their current orders.

German customer Schreinerei Terhalle GmbH & Co KG created several staircases via 3D print on a scale of 1:25 and 1:100 for two of their current orders. The construction of the staircases, as well as…

German Head of Sales Klaus Eilers exhibited at the in-house trade fair of the company Papenbroock (10/28 - 10/30/2016). Attendance was great. Klaus had the opportunity to speak with many of out…

Compass Software at the W16 in Birmingham, UK.

Once again we are happy to look back onto a successful trade fair period. Our Sales Representatives Jens Eckert and Juergen Gerdt are pleased with the outcome.

Compass Software allows users to import balusters from different manufacturers via DXF data or draw them individually. The balusters can be saved in the software and are displayed correctly in the 3D…

The extension free form pockets enables users to import existing free form pockets in treads. Furthermore, it is possible to add pockets via the free form construction later. This extension has been…

Compass Software Inc. at the IWF 2016 in Atlanta.

This year’s IWF was a full success. Our sales representatives were busy showing off our software and presenting Compass Software’s special trade show offers. We would like to thank the many customers…

Compass Software’s new U.S. customer service employee Steven Chiu, conducted his first training at WH Stairs in Chicago. Steven familiarized the customer with the CAD software over the course of four…

Sales and Marketing Representative Milena Schaefer welcomed this year’s new members of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US in Atlanta. Next the German food and contact to German…

Martin Stockhausen exhibited at the most recent stop of the SMA nationwide workshop tour at King and Company Architectural in Keene New Hampshire. The workshop was a full success and Martin was able…

Compass Software Technician Daniel Bank set up our new upright processor for railing parts processing.

Service Technician Daniel Bank traveled to our customer Compleat Stair in Kennesaw, GA. There Daniel put Compleat Stair’s new machining center into service. After only a few days, the machine is now…

The processing of handrail parts (cappings, volutes, goosenecks, easings) is now fully integrated into the current Compass Software CNC processor.

The processing of handrail parts (cappings, volutes, goosenecks, easings) is now fully integrated into the current CNC processor. As a result, it is possible to optimally customize the full range of…

Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink supported our Chinese Compass Software Partner at the WoodExpo in Shanghai last week.

Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink supported our Chinese Partner at the WoodExpo in Shanghai last week. While being in China, Hermann had the opportunity to join and experience the Chinese…

Service Technician Alexander Doerr successfully set up his first sunroom post-processor for one of Compass Software’s customers in China. Alexander (third f.r.) connected the SCM Machine in…

Compass Software Inc. employee Steven Chiu. Technical Customer Service Specialist.

As of May 16, 2016, we have hired Steven Chiu as our first Technical Customer Service Specialist at our Atlanta office.

Compass Software Records Best Fiscal Year in Its Company History

Compass Software, leading provider of staircase construction software, can proudly look back on the last year. 2015 was the most successful year in company history to this date. The software company’s…

Milo, Anti-Stress Delegate at Compass Software

Working in today’s business world can be tough! People burn out and everyone tells us how they stress in order to juggle personal life and work. That’s why it is important to us to create incentives…

Samir Rabbasy, Development Team. IT specialist and application developer.

Our development team has gained some support: We're pleased to welcome Samir Rabbasy, the newest member of our team! Samir already has several years of experience in the field of IT engineering and…

Compass Software Sales Representative Juergen Gerdt attended the SCM Distributor Open House in Nottingham, GB last week.

Our Sales Representative Juergen Gerdt attended the SCM Distributor Open House in Nottingham, GB last week. He was there as a representative of Compass Software and had the chance to showcase our…

Compass Software employee Milena Schaefer at the new office in Atlanta, GA

Compass Software founded a U.S. subsidiary, Compass Software Inc, last year in February. Since then we have constantly been working on establishing our own office in Atlanta, Georgia. After…

Our Sales Representative Martin Stockhausen attended the SMA Annual Conference in April, as well as exhibiting Compass Software there. The event was very successful and due to the great interest he…

Our CAM/CNC Software Solution for Timber Construction was Awarded BEST OF 2016.

The LED Light option from Compass Software

LED CAD/CAM Light Solution – makes it possible to place different lights (round, square, or rectangular) into the stringers. Fruthermore, there are light strips, which can be placed on treads (in…

Photo-realistic 3D Visualization - the professional high-end substitution for the prervious 3D solution. 3D models can be turned into high quality photos in the blink of an eye. The creation of…

Compass Software at the HolzHandwerk 2016

This year´s Holz-Handwerk can be described as a positive event through and though. We were able to present ourselves with our new trade fair booth, which reaped many compliments from the visitors.…

CAM-Timber - our CAM/CNC software solution for wood constructions - has been qualified for the INNOVATION AWARD-IT 2016!

CAM-Timber, our CAM/CNC software solution for timber construction, has been qualified for the INNOVATION AWARD-IT 2016!

Compass Software at the WMS 2015 in Toronto, Canada

The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo 2015 in Toronto, Canada (WMS 2015) has been a full success. Our sales representatives Martin Stockhausen and Hermann Hasebrink were able to…

Beginning with new version 10.8.0.17, it is now possible to use Compass Software with Windows 10. Furthermore, the software now supports 4k high definition monitors.

Version 10.8.0.17 and up.

A new joinery element processor from Compass Software GmbH has recently been put into service for the company Keller in Switzerland.

Starting with Compass Software version 10.7.11.0 it is possible to create double infills. These are combinations of ranch railings and glass infills.

Starting with version 10.7.11.0 it is possible to create double infills. These are combinations of ranch railings and glass infills. They can either be constructed next to each other or on top of…

The company VIOS Trappen has decided to let Compass Software GmbH control their entire manufacturing of 15,000 staircases each year in the future.

Compass Software founded a new subsidiary in the US in 2015, Compass Software Inc.

The sucess story continues.

As of late you can also find the Compass Software staircase configurator on the staircase portal www.treppen.net.

As of late you can also find our staircase configurator on the staircase portal www.treppen.net.

Many visitors came to see the CS booth. Once again Ligna 2015 was a great success. Next to a number of new potential buyers, we had the pleasure of welcoming many of our existing customers at our CS…

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