Educational Resources

Webinar: Lean in the pandemic era

FDMC columnist and lean guru, Brad Cairns will present a live webinar on Wednesday, February 2 at 2 p.m. Eastern, titled, "Lean in the pandemic era." In the 45-minute webinar, Cairns will offer lean strategies for operating in the pandemic era, which is fraught with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.

By Harry Urban

Power of pivoting - with Jeff Wagner

Will Sampson talks about how shifting direction adroitly can make a big difference in the success of your business. His guest is Jeff Wagner, executive chairman of CalPlant, a company that is transforming rice straw, a waste product of rice farming, into high-quality medium density fiberboard panel products for the woodworking industry. The company recently had to make a pivot of its own, entering a restructuring program to keep the startup plant on track.

By David Biggs

Questions about PUR and epoxy for woodworking

Polyurethane (PUR) adhesives are a class of adhesives. The chemistry and final properties vary from one product to another.

By Gene Wengert

Wealth from Waste - with Jeff Wagner

Will Sampson talks about how wealth can be found in what some view as waste, and his guest is Jeff Wagner, executive chairman of CalPlant, a company that is transforming rice straw, a waste product of rice farming, into high-quality medium density fiberboard panel products for the woodworking industry.

By David Biggs

Learn easy ways to improve your finish during a free, 45 minute Webinar.

Webinar: Boost Finish Quality in 4 Easy Ways

Wood shops of all sizes face intense cost, quality, and turnaround pressures. Even small flaws can lead to costly rework, wasted material, and poor consumer ratings.

By Larry Adams

Virtual Event: Bridging the skills gap through education

Microvellum, a provider of CAD/CAM software for woodworkers, is sponsoring a virtual event.

By Larry Adams

Learn how to automate 3D models for router and saw optimization

ORLANDO -- Programming multiple CNC machines and integrating routers, point-to-point machines and saws can be challenging and time-consuming. CIM-TECH and Woodworking Network will present a webinar on Wednesday, November 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern detailing how having one integrated software solution can efficiently streamline your process and increase your productivity. According to Kenny Belfatto, national sales manager for CIM-TECH, using Saw-CIM allows the 3D output from CIM-TECH to be filtered to a saw, router or point-to-point machine via ARDIS software.

By Harry Urban

Open books and employee ownership - with Ted Hall

Will Sampson talks about business transparency and sharing financial information with your employees. His guest is Ted Hall, founder of the innovative CNC manufacturer ShopBot, a company that just recently converted to an Employee Ownership Trust.

By David Biggs

The robots are here - with Derek Degeest

Will Sampson talks about new advances in robotic technology including an interview with Derek Degeest, president of Lesta USA, which is marketing self-learning robots to the finishing industry. This episode was recorded live at the AWFS Fair.

By David Biggs