Technology for Batch One wood products manufacturing is finally catching up with what custom woodworkers and cabinetmakers have been doing for years. Now it’s possible to do it on a factory production-line — right down to one-off edgebands of varying thicknesses, and robotic hand sanders.

Past president and longtime AWFS volunteer Harry "Skip" Hem passed away on Nov. 13 following a long battle with cancer. He was 71.

Numerous colleges and universities across North America offer degree programs in wood manufacturing and technology, and from design to construction.

Woodworkers looked to WoodworkingNetwork.com for inspiration and education — and we delivered.

Unlike past years, when the housing market dominated the news, in 2015 legal issues took center stage. Dominating all media channels throughout the year were the tribulations faced by Lumber Liquidators. The flooring manufacturer is dealing with allegations that some of its laminated lumber imported from China was mislabeled as CARB-compliant, a fact made public in a 60 Minutes’ expose.

IKON Power Tools launched launch of its New 10” x 18” Pen Lathe, Model # 70-105, which was designed specifically at the request of pen turners who wanted a sturdy, dedicated machine for their craft.

Carlisle flooring says it is diversifiying into eco-friendly luxury hardwood, cork, leather and laminate floors through a deal with Canada's Torlys smart floors.

Koetter Woodworking shares its profile library through the envisionIIT application profile library and architectural design program. envisionIT contains thousands of drawings for mouldings, stile and rail doors, and other architectural millwork components that the Borden, IN architectural millwork firm manufactures.

NanaWall says its Framed Folding Glass Wall BEARricade will help custom home builders and homeowners to bring the outdoors in, yet keep the bears out. While the new model is aluminum, NanaWall also makes accordian-fold and sliding doors in wood.

Republican Governor Rick Scott announced $1 Billion tax cut plan during a visit to Eastern Architectural Systems, a window millwork firm.