Held Nov. 5-7 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, the KI booth (#1725) will serve as a living model of the 8 Performance Design Considerations, a framework that connects physical space to student outcomes.

Craft in America has announced that Carol Sauvion, the institution’s executive director, will retire from the organization at the end of December 2025. Sauvion’s retirement comes after 21 years of leadership and follows the launch of Craft in America’s Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, which will take place November 13-14, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Taking place at The Mart in Chicago June 8-10, with a new Preview Day on Sunday, June 7, NeoCon invites leading voices, industry disruptors, and forward-thinking design experts to submit Continuing Education Units (CEUs), workshops, and NeoCon Talks proposals for the 57th edition.

At this year’s ERPALOOZA user conference, Cetec ERP unveiled two AI-powered automation tools designed to eliminate manual paperwork and speed up back-office operations for manufacturers. The new features are Document Scan & Attach and AP Automation.

As of October 27, 2025, Crate & Barrel has received eight reports of chair legs breaking in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 149 reports of chair legs breaking and 11 reports of injuries.

The nationwide initiative, anchored by National Manufacturing Day, provided students with an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience of modern furniture manufacturing.

GarageExperts expands its national footprint with four new franchise agreements in Georgia, Florida, California and Texas.

The platform is designed to help woodworkers, designers and manufacturers get up and running confidently.

The acquisition of Southern Carbide expands Peak Toolworks’ footprint and reinforces its commitment to industry leadership in cutting tool manufacturing, innovation, and service.

Developed to overcome long-standing production challenges, Izel achieves a vibrant, consistent blue without the unstable tint that plagued previous formulas.