Technology

Scientists make 3D block of wood with textures

NEW YORK - Columbia University scientists have 3D-printed a block of digital wood, a material consisting of external color textures and internal grains. 
 
The resin block, created using a voxel-capable 3D printer (a voxel is a 3D pixel), is modeled on an olive wood sample.

Woodworking Industry News

Cabinet sales show slight rise for November YOY: KCMA

RESTON, Va. - Cabinet sales rose slightly, 0.3% in November compared to the previous year's figures, marking another month of year-over-year growth for the industry. According to participating members in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business Survey, stock sales were up 7.4% and custom sales rose 2.2%, while semi-custom decreased significantly, down 8.1% compared to the same period in 2017.