Each month in FDMC Magazine, we feature the 'Notable Nine Online,' nine stories that were the most viewed and engaged with from WoodworkingNetwork.com over the past month. The following stories were chosen by our readers by what they were most interested in from May 14 to June 13.

Integrating design and manufacturing software eliminates the manual handoffs that drain profitability and slow down the sales cycle.

The Francis wood chair by Tuohy Furniture made its debut at NeoCon 2026.

Laguna Tools, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium woodworking and metalworking equipment, has appointed of Justin Cormier as vice president of operations.

The company's connector technology is designed to join finished panel products while minimizing visible hardware and reducing assembly time. The systems can be incorporated into a variety of woodworking and manufacturing environments, supporting both custom and production-oriented operations. Visit booth #143 to learn more.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 35 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the 14th straight month that sentiment has remained below 40, a streak not seen since 2011-2012 during the foreclosure crisis.

Closet manufacturers can scale production and cut waste by automating single bottlenecks rather than overhauling entire shops.

This bipartisan legislation provides incentives for the use of mass timber building materials in federal contracting, giving timber and other forest products companies the ability to compete for construction, renovation, or acquisition of public buildings, and for military construction.

WoodWorks – Wood Products Council has announced eight 2026 Wood in Architecture award winners, celebrating excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design.

Canfor Corporation entered into an agreement with PinkWood Ltd. to purchase its I-joist business for $68 million, including working capital.