Overview
KOPE, the leader in automated design and construction configuration, has partnered with Howick, a global pioneer in precision roll-forming technology, to bring seamless automation to Howick’s X-TENDA™️3600 telescopic panels. This collaboration marks a major step forward in digitalising and automating the creation of extendable steel framing solutions, enabling faster, more efficient, and more scalable offsite construction.
Howick’s X-TENDA™️3600 breakthrough technology revolutionises steel framing with telescopic, extendable panels that simplify installation in complex building environments, and solve the perpetual issue that internal structures are almost never square. The unique telescopic framing system it manufactures allows builders to effortlessly fit panels into any space - no matter how uneven or unpredictable. From fast internal framing to intricate retrofits, it promises precise framing that can be installed onsite in at least half the time, requiring less labour and almost zero waste.
By integrating KOPE’s intelligent configuration platform, users will be able to generate fully detailed X-TENDA™️3600 panel designs automatically, reducing manual design effort and ensuring fabrication-ready outputs.
“With this partnership, we are eliminating friction in the design-to-manufacturing process,” said Dave Flynn, COO at KOPE. “By embedding Howick’s X-TENDA™️ capabilities into KOPE, we empower designers, engineers, and fabricators to configure, validate, and generate manufacturing levels of data for extendable panels in a fraction of the time.”
For Howick, this collaboration aligns with their mission to advance digital construction and automation. “KOPE’s platform provides a seamless way for users to unlock the full potential of our X-TENDA™️3600 system,” said Nick Coubray, CEO at Howick. “With automated configuration, Howick customers are able to streamline workflows and take advantage of our technology more efficiently. That’s time savings and efficiency at both the design and installation phases.”
What this means
The integration of KOPE and Howick’s X-TENDA™️3600 solution allows for:
- Automated configuration of extendable panel designs based on project constraints
- Instant validation against design rules and manufacturing parameters
- Seamless export of data for fabrication on Howick roll-forming systems
- Elimination of manual adjustments, reducing errors and design iterations
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to modernizing the construction industry by enabling smarter, faster, and more scalable digital workflows. The KOPE-enabled automation for Howick’s X-TENDA™️3600 panels is available soon, offering a new level of efficiency to steel framing specialists, offsite manufacturers and modular builders worldwide.
About KOPE
KOPE is a software platform transforming construction through digital design automation. By enabling intelligent configuration, rule-based automation, and seamless integration with fabrication workflows, KOPE helps architects, engineers, and manufacturers optimise every stage of the design-to-construction process. From digitalising product placement and standardising design configurations to generating manufacturing-ready data, KOPE streamlines workflows, reduces errors, minimises waste, and accelerates project timelines.
About Howick
Howick is a world-renowned manufacturer of precision roll-forming machines, specialising in high-performance steel framing technology. With a focus on automation and innovation, Howick empowers construction professionals with cutting-edge solutions for offsite manufacturing and modern construction methods.
Cindy Posimani - Head of Global Marketing & Export - Howick - cindy.posimani@howickltd.com
