Technology

Affinity Tool Works rebrands Bora PortaMate after acquiring Centipede Tool

Global tool manufacturer redefines brands combining PortaMate into BoraTool and increases product offerings with the acquisition of Centipede Tools

By Bill Esler, December 19, 2017 | 5:27 pm CST

Event Coverage

Vincennes University to provide low-cost, high quality CNC job training

Indiana's Vincennes University will provide low-cost, high-quality CNC job training partnership with the state's Next Level Jobs Program with grants for students seeking manufacturing training.

By Bill Esler, December 6, 2017 | 10:49 am CST

Technology

Kiss-cut knife among new AXYZ CNC cutting tools

BURLINGTON, Ont. - CNC manufacturer AXYZ International has introduced two new automatic changer options, a Kiss Cutting Knife, and a 40,000 rpm spindle.

The new changers are available with 10 (10G) or 14 (14G) stations, while existing 7 and 21-station tool changing units were upgraded with improved mechanics and drive motors. The 10G unit fits in the same housing as the 7G system and the 14G unit fits in the 21G system.

By Bill Esler, December 5, 2017 | 4:45 pm CST

Technology

Unique Product Builder millwork design software debuts

New application from Microvellum lets users create complex products from simple geometry, apply machining, and manipulate parts and construction methods in AutoCAD.

By Bill Esler, December 5, 2017 | 2:43 pm CST

Technology

Editors’ picks: 2017 top products show innovation

Technology plays a big role in the standout woodworking products of the year.

By William Sampson, December 5, 2017 | 1:53 pm CST

Wood Pro Expo Florida

Leica room measurements feed accurate dimensions to Cabinet Vision design platform

Cabinet Vision will show the latest tools available in Version 10, including the Leica Disto S910.

By Bill Esler, November 28, 2017 | 3:46 pm CST

Technology

Pine & poplar wood are best at purifying water with sunlight

A team of researchers at the University of Maryland has found that porous types of wood from trees like poplar and pine can greatly increase the efficiency of water-to-steam conversion under sunlight.

By Robert Dalheim, November 27, 2017 | 2:44 pm CST

Architectural Products

DesignGlide hardware converts conventional doors to barn doors

Most standard doors, as well as can be converted into a barn door with the new, patent-pending DesignGlide hardware from Jeld-Wen converts new or salvaged doors into barn doors with a patent-pending system.

By Bill Esler, November 27, 2017 | 2:41 pm CST

Technology

Lumber tracking software links to QuickBooks

Used by wood products producers, small specialty manufacturers, value-added remanufacturers, distributors, and buying groups, Epicor LumberTrack software expands its features.

By Bill Esler, November 26, 2017 | 6:25 pm CST

Technology

Technology

Affinity Tool Works rebrands Bora PortaMate after acquiring Centipede Tool

Vincennes University to provide low-cost, high quality CNC job training

Kiss-cut knife among new AXYZ CNC cutting tools

Unique Product Builder millwork design software debuts

Editors’ picks: 2017 top products show innovation

Leica room measurements feed accurate dimensions to Cabinet Vision design platform

Pine & poplar wood are best at purifying water with sunlight

DesignGlide hardware converts conventional doors to barn doors

Lumber tracking software links to QuickBooks

ISA publishes fourth edition of The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control

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