A new piano range that everyone will be talking about!
For the first time in Samick's history a range of grand pianos are being made using the CNC process. This is a new manufacturing system recommended by renowned German piano manufacturer, C. Bechstein. Bechstein's German technicians recently provided a consultancy to Samick and worked with them to produce the New Samick Grand Piano Range (NSG Range). The CNC process is also used by top quality German Piano Makers, Schimmel.
CNC stands for "Computer Numerical Control." This is computer jargon for three huge robots operated by three dimensional computer software. These robots can be programmed to cut within one hundredth of a millimetre, thus producing breath taking accuracy and a zero defect rate.
So Why Use Robots?
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) produces consistency and accuracy in cutting the major parts of the piano, which means NSG pianos will display better sound, tuning stability and longevity. Some people think that hand-made is better and more "romantic". However, there are many technical aspects of a piano design linked to physics, that researchers have discovered can improve a piano's performance. It is very difficult to achieve these improvements using the same manufacturing methods used 300 years ago... times have changed!
