States Industries, a manufacturer of custom decorative wood panels and components, has partnered with Oregon-based automation integrator 7robotics to modernize and automate a key step in their production process. The result: a custom-built Robotic Drilling & Screwing System that has significantly improved consistency, boosted throughput, and helped meet growing market demand—all without compromising quality or workforce values.

Joe Adams and Erich Elfeldt of Timberfire Studio in Houston, Texas, had a dilemma. Their doctor told them they had to lose their livelihood of woodworking or lose their lives.

Parspec, an AI software platform that enables wholesale distributors and sales agents to bid and supply construction products efficiently, has raised $20 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Threshold Ventures (formerly DFJ), with participation from existing venture investors including Innovation Endeavors, Building Ventures, Heartland Ventures, and Hometeam Ventures.

Homag GmbH won a preliminary injunction against a Chinese manufacturer IMAI for "serious patent infringement" of its edgebander technology. The Pro Edge NC680-LP-AR edgebander, exhibited by IMAI subsidiary Guangdong Super Machinery Technology at LIGNA, contained two joining devices, the combination of which infringes on Homag's European patent.

Wood shrinkage and what is the procedure to “sanitize” wood in the drying process?

The new Outdoor Design Tool is a platform that allows homeowners, contractors, and landscape architects to create detailed outdoor designs, starting with a layout and then customizing with Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds' solutions.

Lectra, a provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions to players in fashion, automotive, and furniture, has announced that Edgecombe Furniture, a U.S.-based hospitality furniture manufacturer, has selected Valia Furniture, Lectra’s next-generation platform, to modernize operations and drive productivity.

The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) will feature its new online training modules for entry-level woodworkers at the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. These resources help woodworking companies enhance their in-house employee training.

Roboguide allows users to create, program, and simulate robotic work cells in 3D without the need for physical prototypes, reducing costs and improving accuracy in automation planning. With the launch of this next-generation software, Fanuc is introducing several powerful upgrades, including new virtual reality tech , enhanced support for CAD, and modernized user interfaces.

The CNC router market is seeing growth in demand with rapid integration of AI, IoT connectivity, and sustainable initiatives as manufacturers place delivered accuracy, precision, waste elimination, and smart maintenance at top priority.