Woodworking Network will present two full-day symposiums the day before IWF opens on August 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both symposium topics, CNC and Closets, have been presented at IWF in the past and are back by popular demand. Registration is now open for IWF.

 


Register for the Leadership Reception at IWF - Monday, August 22, 5-7pm

 

FDMC editorial director, Will Sampson, will moderate the CNC Symposium, which is designed to provide an intensive look at CNC manufacturing for the woodworking industry. Whether you are just starting to shop for your first CNC or you are a CNC veteran and looking for a new edge, this daylong event is designed to put you face-to-face with the experts who can answer your questions and help you get the most out of this important investment.  The CNC Symposium is sponsored by Mozaik, Castaly, Casadei-Busellato, Thermwood and CNC Factory. Topics include:

  • Buying your first CNC 
  • Software for CNC manufacturing
  • Getting the most from your CNC tooling 
  • Nesting vs. pod and rails, choosing the right CNC for advanced production
  • Why you need to know about additive manufacturing
  • What they don’t tell you when you buy a CNC 

Learn more.

Closets & Organized Storage editor, Michaelle Bradford, will moderate the Closets Symposium. Demand for organized closets, garages and other home storage areas will rise steadily. At the IWF 2022 Closets Symposium, you'll learn key industry research, design trends, business and marketing advice and more. Join these industry experts and discover more about this rapidly growing sector. The Closets Symposium is sponsored by CCF Industries. Sessions include:

  • State of the Closets & Home Storage Industry
  • How to Manage Client Expectations
  • Material and Surface Trends
  • Supply Chain Disruptions
  • How to Prepare Your Business for Sale
  • Build Business with Brand Engagement

Learn more.

 

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IWF News

IWF Slideshow Pt. 2

Over four days in August, the International Woodworking Fair saw myriad product launches, awards presented, celebrations, and a plethora of other exciting events. In this part 1 slideshow, Online Editor Larry Adams features images from several of the events that he covered.

IWF News

IWF slideshow Pt. 1

Over four days in August, the International Woodworking Fair saw myriad product launches, awards presented, celebrations, and a plethora of other exciting events. In this part 1 slideshow, Online Editor Larry Adams features images from several of the events that he covered.

IWF News

IWF 2022 ends, now the work begins

Four years in the making, IWF 2022 was a resounding success with thousands of attendees from across the world visiting nearly 1,000 exhibitors and learning about some of the latest in technologies. Robotics and automation were the most prominent technologies of the show, with seemingly every aisle, especially in the A, B, and BC halls, operating a robot or automated technology. Despite this prevalence, these technologies were not part of the industry's most prevalent awards competition. The Challengers Award. 

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Automated Finishing Table

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PPG earns ESG

For the fourth consecutive year, PPG has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series that measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.