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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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Event Coverage

Video: Rip-It fast and safely with an automated table saw fence

Rip-it is a retrofit system for woodworking professionals to add automation to an existing contractor or cabinet saw setup. The system includes a motorized, touchscreen-controlled fence along with rack rail and mount that attaches to your table. Just dial the cut width and watch the fence move quickly and precisely into place.

By Larry Adams, August 14, 2023 | 11:44 am CDT

Event Coverage

Tech innovations highlight LIGNA 2023 in video and pictures: Part 2

More than 80,000 woodworkers traversed the 1,300-plus exhibits, ranging from Industry 4.0 technology to entry-level machines.

By Larry Adams, August 7, 2023 | 5:55 am CDT

In the Shop

First CNC: Assembly and setup

Online instructions, videos make setting up the Inventables X-Carve Pro fast and easy.

By William Sampson, August 1, 2023 | 6:54 am CDT

Technology

Were early humans woodwork experts?

A 300,000-year-old hunting weapon has shone a new light on early humans as woodworking masters, according to a new study.

By Larry Adams, July 21, 2023 | 12:19 pm CDT

Technology

Can gene editing of trees lead to more sustainable wood?

Researchers at North Carolina State University used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood properties.

By Larry Adams, July 14, 2023 | 10:55 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Study finds camera-based safety system fastest in stopping sliding table saw blades

Fraunhofer IPA study on two current safety assistance systems for sliding table saws: camera-based system prevents injuries even during rapid movements with high reliability

By Larry Adams, July 11, 2023 | 10:21 am CDT

Event Coverage

Tech innovations highlight LIGNA 2023: Videos & pictures, Part 1

More than 80,000 woodworkers traversed the 1,300-plus exhibits, ranging from Industry 4.0 technology to entry-level machines. See videos and pictures of new products

By Karen M. Koenig, July 10, 2023 | 1:19 pm CDT

Technology

Will world’s first glue derived from industrial bio-waste improve furniture recycling?

An innovative new adhesive, derived from purified and refined industrial bio-waste, should enable 90 percent of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and helping to develop a sustainable circular economy in this sector.

By Larry Adams, June 30, 2023 | 12:53 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Researchers develop first-ever wooden robotic gripper

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), together with their collaborators from the Northeast Forest University, have created a wooden robotic gripper that could be used in a very hot environment and yet maintain a tender touch.

By Larry Adams, June 29, 2023 | 12:14 pm CDT

Technology

Canada invests $10 million in new biorefinery

Biorefinery can convert residual biomass from forest operations to produce four initial products: biochar, bio-oil, wood vinegar and pyrolysis gas.

By Larry Adams, June 28, 2023 | 9:36 pm CDT