This two-day event features seminars dedicated to the latest advancements in solid wood processing technology.

Scientists have developed a robot that can autonomously assemble an IKEA chair without interruption.

Software customers can incorporate powder-coated cabinet doors of any size or profile in their kitchen or closet projects.

Canadian forestry research non-profit FPInnovations has shown that it is possible to automatically separate softwood lumber species with a high rate of success, boosting productivity at a dry kiln.

In Spatial Timber Assembly, robotic arms fabricate and assemble wooden parts into extremely complex geometric buildings and rooms - spaces that were previously impossible to build with timber.

Listed below are some common finishing problems related to spray finishing, curtain coating and roll coating applications.  Spray finishing Problem: Pin holing Causes: Insufficient and excessively dry spraying of the substrate; Excessive application at high temperature or on heated substrate; Porous substrate (fiberboard, particleboard, etc.); Incorrect thinning

Buying a sanding machine? Here are some of the things to consider before you make that purchase. 1 | What are your needs?

The question of expected yield per bit is one that every cutting tool salesperson and customer service specialist in the tooling business has been asked hundreds, if not thousands of times. While an approximate range/number can be provided in response, it requires the caveat that anticipated yield is based on the presumption that all outside factors that influence tool performance are optimal, so the tool itself can cut as intended.

Your tooling choices can impact your lean journey. Here's how.

Technology trends like Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things automate woodworking factories to allow mass customization of furniture, flooring and cabinetry, a consumer driven market trend, says Jason Howell, president, Weinig/Holz-Her.