Manufacturing businesses and suppliers of tools and machinery that support them are adopting 3D printing technology for prototyping and, in some cases, parts manufacturing.

This is my first exploration into 3d-printed furniture components. The goal is to come up with a system of simple wood pieces and 3D connectors that can be easily assembled to make a variety of furniture types.

Tiny House are popular not just because they are fun. But also because they are cheaper: Tiny House owners have more savings and smaller mortgages. In fact 68 percent have no mortgage at all.

When the workpiece slips on the CNC, the assumption (often erroneous) is that a pump with higher vacuum power is required. But what is really needed is a vacuum pump with a higher flow capacity. This is especially true with spoilboard applications.

The Wood Doctor explains how to prevent large wood pieces from cracking.

Window and door giant JELD-WEN named Mark A. Beck President and CEO effective November 30, 2015. Kirk Hachigian, who is currently in these roles, will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board for the $3.5 billion company.

Hexion Inc. has recently announced an expansion of its waterborne epoxy resin production capacity in Tianjin, China. The project, which will take advantage of the most modern technologies including a new reactor

Millar Western will implement an indefinite shutdown at its Boyle lumber operation and has issued severance notices to operation employees.

The Canadian Climate Forum has issued a study that documents how forests and products made from tree fiber will play an increasingly critical role in the transition to a low carbon economy.

Canada Wood Group named Scott J. Ellinger managing director for its Canada Wood China operations. He will be located in the Shanghai office.