Innovative wood manufacturing technology news is flowing in at a quickening pace as the industry gears up for Ligna and Interzum - the big global shows for technology and supply held in Germany in May.

interzum 2013 will demonstrate the textile production phase involved in the manufacturing of a car seat along with everything that goes along with it from design and cross-sectional imaging to cutting.

Cologne's world-leading trade fair, interzum 2013, is enjoying a massive increase in both spaces booked and number of exhibitors. Once again, in May next year the innovation of interior piazza in Hall 4.2 will definitely be a crowd-pleaser – one that is aimed at architects and designers. In 2013 the emphasis will be on intelligent materials and components that will adorn the hub of the “Smart Materials” special exhibition.

Making a good thing even better – for interzum Project Manager Matthias Pollmann and his team that was the goal behind their strategic revision of the interzum 2013 concept.