This paper presents a case study for the application of evolutionary techniques to a geometric optimisation problem in the woodworking industry: In order to be able to automatically process wood sheets, they must first be fixed in place on a processing table using clamps. The task is the optimal positioning of these clamps in limited and real time. First the problem is explained, then the reduction to an applicable model is shown on which we show different approaches with Genetic Algorithms, Evolution Strategies, Co-Evolution and Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithms. We conclude with the results of experiments and the discussion of those. In real use the implemented software improves automation, saves working hours, reduces losses of production and prevents accidents at work.
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