Cabinet and caseworks manufacturer WB Manufacturing invested $1.6 million in new technology to improve the production of its products. The setup is on target with Industry 4.0, where production is networked with little to no operator interface. View the slideshow to see some of the technology and products manufactured inside the Thorp, Wisconsin-based firm's 225,000-square-foot facility. Read the complete article on WB Mfg.'s operation in "Technology talks at cabinets & caseworks operation".
Karen M. Koenig has more than 30 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As editor of special publications under the Woodworking Network brand, including the Red Book Best Practices resource guide and website, Karen’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating of editorial content. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media. She can be reached at [email protected]
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