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CAMaster enters liquidation, ceases operations

According to an email blast sent out by the company, all operations have ceased on October 20, 2025.

By Dakota Smith, October 31, 2025 | 11:01 am CDT

Furniture

Report: How Americans buy furniture in today's market

HomeByMe has released a new report, The Digital Furniture Index: How Americans Buy Now. The report highlights the way Americans shop for furniture and kitchens. Consumers get inspired online, personalize purchases, but still value stores for guidance. Expectations are evolving as fast as digital habits, and retailers must keep pace.

By Dakota Smith, October 31, 2025 | 9:42 am CDT

Design

Interior design company launches AI remodeling platform

Foyr, an interior design software company, has launched its new AI Hub within its flagship platform, Foyr Neo. The release introduces generative AI features that transform how interior design and home remodeling professionals bring client ideas to life.

By Dakota Smith, October 31, 2025 | 8:19 am CDT

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In the Shop

Trying a versatile waterborne finish

Gemini EVO Eclipse coatings offer wide options in pro-grade, low-VOC finish.

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AWFS Video

Video: Software uses from the design room to the shop floor

In this video, Ken Frye of KCD Software discusses how the company's well-known design software for cabinets and closets has expanded its capabilities to be used on the shop floor.

By Larry Adams, August 28, 2023 | 1:36 pm CDT

AWFS Video

Video: ArmorGlide coating enhances control and reduces maintenance

Jimmy Uttley, director of product management at Powermatic, a JPW Industries company, shares his enthusiasm about the company's new coating, ArmorGlide, which has been added to new bandsaws, table saws, and jointers.

By Larry Adams, August 25, 2023 | 12:19 pm CDT

AWFS Video

Video: Innovations abound at AWFS Fair

A look at some of the new products on display at the 2023 AWFS Fair.

By Karen M. Koenig and Larry Adams, August 24, 2023 | 12:44 pm CDT

Technology

AI helps make timber construction cleaner and greener

Maestro, a new construction-technology startup born out of the design and innovation office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, is unveiling the prototype for “A.I. Timber,” a new method for sustainable cross-laminated timber (CLT) production that uses artificial intelligence to preserve the original contour of each tree.

By Larry Adams, August 23, 2023 | 11:59 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

MillerKnoll brings solar power to U.K. facility

Energy improvements throughout the global network of facilities are part of an ongoing goal of reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

By Larry Adams, August 22, 2023 | 12:29 pm CDT

Technology

Webinar: Navigating AI's role in woodworking business

The WMIA/WMMA Joint Technology Committee is hosting a free webinar focused on artificial intelligence tools and their application within a business setting. This ongoing webinar series is designed specifically for executives and upper management in the professional woodworking industry.

By David Biggs, August 21, 2023 | 12:56 pm CDT

Video

Video: CNC vacuum clamping concept holds down a part and won't let go

Holding down a part while performing CNC operations can be a challenge at best, especially with small parts or after a number of machined parts, but All Star CNC Products has a vacuum concept that will hold down the part with an almost vise-like grip.

By Larry Adams, August 17, 2023 | 11:26 pm CDT

Design

Kirei launches Polygon Cloud

The eco-friendly product offers variance in sound, style and acoustic design.

By Kaylee Sugimoto, August 17, 2023 | 6:08 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Enhancing color and antimicrobial properties of pine and beech

Researchers from Damietta University, Damietta,, Egypt, developed a method to alter the color and antimicrobial characteristics of wood using a nanotechnology approach.

By Larry Adams, August 14, 2023 | 12:52 pm CDT