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New model helps understand behavior of wood in different moisture and temperature conditions

Wood's moisture content makes it difficult to use as load-bearing structures without drying processes, but in a new dissertation in building technology, Winston Mmari studies the interaction between heat, moisture, and transport mechanisms in wood and develops a model to predict the behavior of wood under mechanical load at different moisture and temperature conditions.

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Video: Woodshop dust collection install

Youtuber Tara at 3x3 Custom installs a dust collection system at her new woodshop. From planning out where to put the Oneida Dust Gorilla Pro dust collection unit through the piping and collecting the dust, Tara takes her viewers on a step-by-step journey into taking on this install.

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World’s first wood transistor

Researchers at Linköping University and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed the world’s first transistor made of wood. Their study, published in the journal PNAS, paves the way for further development of wood-based electronics and control of electronic plants.

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Ipe Woods USA introduces lumber industry AI system

MIAMI — Ipe Woods USA, a supplier of premium hardwood decking and lumber, announced the development of the first AI system tailored for the lumber industry. Exclusively available to Ipe Woods USA customers, this AI system offers numerous benefits for informed decision-making and enhanced customer experience.