FDMC March 2019
In This Issue
Iowa company expands from sawmill to cabinets and signs
Sawmill operator has added cabinet shop, signmaking and retail operation to its core business to find the right combination for success.
By
Karl D. Forth,
March 1, 2019 | 4:06 pm CST
Rockler Plywood Challenge winners announced
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, in partnership with The Modern Maker Podcast, has just announced winners of its #RocklerPlywoodChallenge. Participants were asked to make something using one sheet of plywood, any type, and to then post their entry on Instagram using the hashtag #RocklerPlywoodChallenge. The top three winners were "Modern Coffee Table" by OSODIY, "Bentwood Chair" by Sami Chi, and "Standup Paddleboard" by PC Makes.
By
William Sampson,
June 22, 2018 | 10:32 am CDT
Industry 4.0 -- The Connected Factory -- Part 1
This article will try to put Industry 4.0 into proper context and provide a roadmap for companies to follow.
What are the biggest industry changes in the past year?
Heritage, American Woodmark, ACProducts headline industry changes in FDMC 300.
By
Karl D. Forth,
March 5, 2019 | 3:30 pm CST
Why you must come to EBC 2019? Dr. Alan Beaulieu explains it all
Dr. Alan Beaulieu extends his personal invite to the 2019 Executive Briefing Conference in San Jose, April 14-16.
By
Bill Esler,
February 14, 2019 | 9:27 pm CST
Software, automation spur cabinetry firm's growth
Ramco Enterprises produces the work of a cabinet shop twice its size with help from software automation tools.
Looking at lumber grade and yield data
Q. I was looking at historic yield data for our company and see a slow trend toward lower yield. Without visiting our facility, can you guess what it is? I have a suspicion that the lumber grades have changed.
By
Gene Wengert,
February 26, 2019 | 4:14 pm CST
California black oak
Tight grain, high-density is weaker than most red oaks, but machines better. It is not as red, has a tighter grain and drying is difficult.
By
Gene Wengert,
January 24, 2019 | 3:27 pm CST
SIBO Industrial Woodworking Expo returns to Quebec
Expo industriel sur le travail du bois SIBO de retour au Québec
By
Harry Urban,
February 10, 2019 | 8:08 am CST
