Adding technology can help woodworking companies reduce their turnaround time and labor while improving product quality. What follows are some of the machinery and supply investments put in place by the 2020 WOOD 100 class.

Dependable vacuum hold-down capability is crucial to all jobs, but especially those that involve CNC routing of smaller parts.

Heavy-duty machining of windows, doors, stairs and other solid wood parts always requires high standards for precision and finish quality. In an environment when more and more customers want customized solid wood products, having a machining center capable of maximizing performance and productivity is essential for your growth and success.

How software impacts the saw’s efficiency and workplace productivity.

Are your cuts lacking that high-quality finish you were hoping for, even though you’re using the right tools and hold-down system? If the answer is yes, then you may need to examine the way you’re plunging your tools into the material. In most cases, a vertical plunge is a perfectly fine way to start your cutting process. But sometimes, when combined with certain tools and materials, this method can cause a host of problems.

The role of tools in the connected world and the Internet of Things,

The biennial woodworking shows take place in Germany, in May.

Industry 4.0 or The Connected Factory will transform the woodworking and furniture industry in the same way it will change all other manufacturing sectors.

The popular Frank Howarth adds a vertical CNC table and new spoil board to his CNC setup.