Researchers from Damietta University, Damietta,, Egypt, developed a method to alter the color and antimicrobial characteristics of wood using a nanotechnology approach.
Rip-it is a retrofit system for woodworking professionals to add automation to an existing contractor or cabinet saw setup. The system includes a motorized, touchscreen-controlled fence along with rack rail and mount that attaches to your table. Just dial the cut width and watch the fence move quickly and precisely into place.
Researchers at North Carolina State University used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood properties.
Fraunhofer IPA study on two current safety assistance systems for sliding table saws: camera-based system prevents injuries even during rapid movements with high reliability
More than 80,000 woodworkers traversed the 1,300-plus exhibits, ranging from Industry 4.0 technology to entry-level machines. See videos and pictures of new products
An innovative new adhesive, derived from purified and refined industrial bio-waste, should enable 90 percent of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and helping to develop a sustainable circular economy in this sector.
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), together with their collaborators from the Northeast Forest University, have created a wooden robotic gripper that could be used in a very hot environment and yet maintain a tender touch.