Higharc generates homes as spatial databases — capturing code requirements, construction standards and geometry — and creates the structured data foundation required for production-grade AI.

Material handling, sanding, and finishing are just the beginning for robots in woodworking plants.

At the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2026), booth #432201, Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, will display a variety of complementary products designed to enhance the capabilities of Swiss CNC lathes, including such popular brands as Citizen, Star and Tsugami.

Take a look at the recent innovations and technology trends in application, hardware, and surface preparation are all affecting today’s finishing industry.

Five types of surfaces are leading the way in panel technology.

WOOD Taiwan 2026 ended on a high note, with thousands of visitors including buyers from 57 countries and regions in attendance.

Altendorf is consolidating its entire edgebanding machine portfolio under its own brand name. The machines previously marketed under the Hebrock brand will continue as the Altendorf F Series and Altendorf K Series.

The update allows cabinet manufacturers to provide a more convenient way for dealers and designers to navigate online catalogs by not only matching tone and wood species, but now detecting grain pattern, glaze, distress level, sheen, and even distinguishing between engineered material and real wood. All from a single inspiration photo.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — With 21 specialized blade options, the new Grizzly PRO and Extreme Series lineups bring professional-grade performance to projects of any scale. Each blade is engineered to deliver smoother cuts with significantly reduced material waste. From the jobsite to the industrial shop, these blades are designed to compete with the industry’s top brands on longevity, durability, and price.

Con-Vey has been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Business Innovation Award by the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce for its newly patented Edge-Damming System, a first-of-its-kind advancement in automated plywood panel repair.