Woodworking Industry News

Technology

Industry 4.0: The Connected Factory - Part 3, Product

At an ever-increasing pace, technology is transforming most of our life -- at home and work. The chart above illustrates how digitization permeates every aspect of our world. At home, we control heating, lighting and the security system with our smartphones. Businesses such as Uber and Amazon are revolutionary game changers, completely changing the business landscape. The Internet of Services (IoS) and the Internet of Things (IoT) will not go around our industry; it will go right through it!

Design

Minimalism, ergonomics in Stockholm furniture designs

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Stockholm Furniture Fair displayed many innovations within interior design for public spaces. New products, color palettes, materials, knowledge, and trends were on display, according to Scandinavian Spaces, which is bringing these designs to the United States. The Alto easy chair/sofa was designed by Mattias Stenberg for Materia, a Scandinavian Spaces partner.