Finish color matching and formula records got a digital boost at IWF 2014. Sher-Wood SB Stain System, Sherwin-Williams next-generation spray and wipe stains, is the first to use a new Aurora Color System, an intuitive stainware program that stores mix formula libraries online.
Eurosoft has enhanced integration between COBUS NCAD, powerful CAD/CAM software for door, window, cabinet and furniture manufacturers, and SolidWorks, the 3D design software from Dassault Systemes.
Panel warp remedies by Kyle Newman outpulled all other stories the last two weeks, including early news on International Woodworking Fair reports on technology, and crowds.
Archon Woodworks launched Rave Element metal veneering at IWF 2014. The U.S. manufacturer of wood components also expanded its Valley Oak Cabinet Doors hardwood product line to include PAINT and Ready Primed doors.
Adam West sees lots of sanding belts at his bench top. As an abrasives troubleshooter and tech adviser, he decided to summarize his advice to machine operators, and got a lot of views. Also popular: a Viet Nam-made table that sets floors on fire.
Stiles Machinery will introduce the Venjakob Ven Dry Vario Time Oven at IWF 2014. Unlike a traditional vertical oven which cycles trays through several chambers, this oven brings the work pieces to stationary tray in a single chamber.
Phoseon says its UV LED curing systems reduce operating costs and increase productivity by producing an intense UV output, with only a fraction of the power used by comparable UV arc lamps.
Triad Manufacturing is seeking a cabinet shop supervisor with 10 years in the woodworking industry with supervisory experience and CNC experience to oversee second shift manufacturing operations