The U.K. Forestry Commission Research Agency has created a fly-through animation of a real, 400-year-old oak, in a three-dimensionally reconstructed image using terrestrial laser point clouds.
More than 100 woodworkers attended the two-day seminar June 9-10, learning from experts about best practices and manufacturing trends and seeing demonstrations on the latest technologies in panel processing and solid wood manufacturing. The information provided was meant to set attendees up for success at the upcoming IWF.
HomeAdvisor, a service for finding home remodeling and services professionals, says it found a remarkable correlation political affiliation and other aspects on homeowner attitudes and decision-making related to home improvement in the current election year.
As a consumer and producers of hardwood and softwood, Britain is a key customer for U.S. forest products producers. A June 23 vote to leave the European Union has depressed the British Pound, limiting its buying power in the short term. As in the U.S., most wood is used in construction.
A Wood Finishing Superstore to provide equipment and spare parts to wood manufacturing and finishing shops in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. C&C Industrial brands include Binks, DeVilbiss, Graco, Sata, Anest Iwata, Ecco, Walther Pilot, Col-Met, Global, Paint Pockets and Research Products.
Raymond Muscat, who headed manufacturing at Herman Miller, will address 'Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing a People-focused Production System' in his keynote address at the Assembly Show in Chicago October 26.
IKEA has unveiled furniture made from reclaimed wood and other recycled materials.
The furniture giant’s new line of kitchen cabinets is to be made from reclaimed wood planks and laminate coating made from recycled plastic bottles. The line, called Kungsbacka, will launch in February 2017.