Technology

Rave reviews for Mexico's Magna Expo Mueblera woodworking fair

MEXICO CITY - Thousands of wood industry professionals from throughout North and Central America converged on Mexico City for the Magna Expo Mueblera trade fair. Mexico's largest woodworking industry event, Magna Expo Mueblera took place Jan. 17-20 at the Centro Banamex exhibition center in Mexico City.

By Karen M. Koenig, January 20, 2018 | 12:04 pm CST

Technology

Boeing's unmanned delivery drone can haul 500 pounds of cargo

Boeing's new unmanned electric air drone prototype has enough strength to transport cargo weighing up to 500 pounds.

By Robert Dalheim, January 17, 2018 | 12:18 pm CST

Technology

Casio's $50,000 printer turns paper into wood... sort of

Printing and tech giant Casio's new $50,000 Mofrel printer can add 3D textures to printed-out flat paper - giving it the textures of wood, stone, leather, and embossed stitched fabrics.

By Robert Dalheim, January 17, 2018 | 11:52 am CST

Technology

Wood pellets more harmful than coal, could worsen climate change says scientists

New research has revealed that substituting coal with wood as a means to generate power could make climate change worse for many decades.

By Robert Dalheim, January 16, 2018 | 10:54 am CST

Technology

Nonflammable contact adhesives first to feature nonflammable propellants

Wilsonart NF700/NF740 Series’ patent-pending, nonflammable contact adhesives formulations are methylene chloride and n-propyl bromide free.

By Bill Esler, January 15, 2018 | 10:51 pm CST

Canadian News

Ontario’s Chervin benefits from connectivity in move to Industry 4.0

Chervin’s continuous production involves both standard and customized operations.

By Karl D. Forth, January 15, 2018 | 3:07 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Biesse named equipment supplier for new Alabama CLT operation

Biesse’s Uniteam series was selected as the official CNC equipment supplier to the new 227,000 square foot manufacturing facility near Dothan, Alabama.

By Karl D. Forth, January 10, 2018 | 9:10 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Snap-together wood products firm Välinge acquires powder coating plant

Välinge has acquired a new state-of-the-art factory from its mother company Pervanovo Invest AB to meet the increasing demand from its licensees for flooring.

By Bill Esler, January 5, 2018 | 11:10 am CST

Event Coverage

Global Shop customer nominated for 2018 Top Choice Award

Spindle, Stairs, & Railings, a customer of Global Shop Solutions, has been nominated for a 2018 Top Choice Award for their excellence in manufacturing.

By Angel Kipfer, December 28, 2017 | 8:57 pm CST

Event Coverage

Industry 4.0 and other key trends highlight seminars at Magna Expo Mueblera

Conference sessions on CNC machines, automation, and key trends and design directions in the furniture industry will be among the highlights during the first three days of Magna Expo Mueblera. The annual trade show takes place Jan. 17-20 at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City.

By Karen M. Koenig, December 26, 2017 | 2:44 pm CST

Technology

Rave reviews for Mexico's Magna Expo Mueblera woodworking fair

Boeing's unmanned delivery drone can haul 500 pounds of cargo

Casio's $50,000 printer turns paper into wood... sort of

Wood pellets more harmful than coal, could worsen climate change says scientists

Nonflammable contact adhesives first to feature nonflammable propellants

Ontario’s Chervin benefits from connectivity in move to Industry 4.0

Biesse named equipment supplier for new Alabama CLT operation

Snap-together wood products firm Välinge acquires powder coating plant

Global Shop customer nominated for 2018 Top Choice Award

Industry 4.0 and other key trends highlight seminars at Magna Expo Mueblera

Elias Woodwork launches line of range hoods

Burton Mill Solutions acquires Southern Saw & Wood

American Home Furnishing Alliance announces 2026 event dates

U.S. Department of Labor launches apprentice initiative, led by Arkansas

US Duct moves into massive North Carolina facility