Designed for machine use, Abranet is an abrasive on a net backing. Unlike paper that traps the sanding powder, Abranet lets powder go right through. It's wonderful on a sander with dust extraction.

In a TED talk, MIT researchers describe wood panels that assemble themselves into 3D structures. Developed by Tibbits and MIT in partnership with Autodesk, it uses a compound of specialized plastic filaments and wood fibers

Oregon BEST today announced a new round of commercialization funding that will team southern Oregon-based DR Johnson Lumber Co. with Oregon State University researchers to determine how a new engineered building material made from lumber might catapult Oregon wood products to the forefront of construction innovation and technology.

Bellcomb's late model high production lamination press line, woodworking equipment, and paper honeycomb production line will be auctioned beginning November 26, 2014 - the day before Thanksgiving.