Technology

Plant Production & Software

4 ways closet designers stay ahead of the trends

Closet designers are constantly trying to stay ahead of fashion, lifestyle, and technology trends as clients demand the latest in colors and patterns, add ever more activities into their lives, and yearn for the latest technologies to make their lives easier. Among other trends clients are demanding: •    More flexibility •    More options in finishes •    More options for storage •    Better lighting and accessibility •    More personalization

Cutting & Grinding (Cutting Tools & Grinders)

Is your fingerjoint cutting knife a cut above?

There are many theories in the industry on the best way to prolong fingerjoint cutting knives to have them produce a better chip load. There are just as many ways in practice that don’t follow the recommended guidelines too, like fewer teeth that can add life, but may also reduce output quality. Another approach is to compare the three types of fingerjoint cutting knives available for your wood production need: HSS, carbide and PCD (polycrystalline diamond). Beyond the investment for a 25x or up to 500x run rate, are there other advantages to consider that could be a reason to switch?

Video

Creating 3D models from 2D photographs is quickly advancing

A team of researchers from UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and Google has unveiled a new technique for creating 3D models from 2D photographs.
 
The NeRF method, or neural radiance fields, is as complicated as it sounds, but its level of detail is high. The researchers explain it and show off its power in the video above.
 
 

Woodworking Industry News

Interprint expands custom digital printing capabilities

GERMANY - Interprint is expanding its digital printing capabilities with the purchase of a third digital printing machine. The company said the RotaJet 225 will be in operation in the first half of 2021. Based in Arnsberg, Germany, Interprint said it was the first enterprise worldwide to provide industrial digital printing. A second digital printing machine began operation in autumn 2019.