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Keeping manufacturing options open

Problem: How do you manage efficient manufacturing across a wide range of job sizes? Solution: Maintain three separate manufacturing cells sized to different kinds of projects.

By William Sampson, February 23, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Innovator Jay Fagan uses ingenuity in architectural woodworking shop

Shop-built CNC helps meet complex architectural turning challenges

By William Sampson, February 23, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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System streamlines veneer sourcing

Problem: How do you make the veneer ordering process more accurate and efficient? Solution: Take advantage of innovative online inventory and ordering system.

By William Sampson, February 23, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Simplifying cabinet digital design

KraftMaid offers Dynamic Component 3-D Models for Google SketchUp and other CAD programs.

By Karl D. Forth, February 22, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Innovator Levi Mize leverages technology

Shop owner develops computer and video technology to compete in the down economy

By William Sampson, February 2, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Lightweight panel technology set to take off

These panels strive for high mechanical properties with much lower weight.

By Urs Buehlmann, January 7, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Revamping wood technology education

In four years Hartford Union High School has gone from offering one wood technology class to five with state-of-the-art equipment.

By E.M. Phillips, January 7, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Selecting the best finishing system

After the products and materials to be finished have been considered, the next area to investigate is the facility.

By Richard C. Peters, January 7, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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Going green as a byproduct of efficiency

Problem: How to achieve maximum efficiency and compete with larger operations? Solution: Fully embrace the Toyota Product System and discover that more efficiency also makes you an award-winning green enterprise.

By William Sampson, January 6, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST

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CMA session surveys software solutions

Regional meeting shares practical user tips and reveals changes coming to design software.

By William Sampson, January 6, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST