Jonathan Katz-Moses, a Youtube influencer, home-shop woodworker, and inventor of a magnetic dovetail jig, tours a robotics factory to answer his question, "Are CoBots" the FUTURE of the Small Shop." He spent a week "playing" with the robotics at ATI Industrial Automation to examine these robots close up and make his own decision. Watch the video below and determine if the collaborative robots are the next "CNC" type of equipment that will be found in wood shops of the future.

In an abundant market saturated with sales opportunities, yet plagued with supply chain and labor shortages, finding your niche is paramount. Hear me out. Being able to zero in on a niche target market (or even better, a target persona) and the products they want is a superpower of ultra successful companies. Trying to be everything to everyone is a good way to be mediocre and please no one. The old adage “Jack of all trades, master of none” sums it up nicely.

The grand opening of The Generator at Congdon Yards, a facility that provides access to state-of-the-art technology to start-ups, small companies and other size woodworking manufacturers in North Carolina, will take place Oct. 18-19.

Completed May 2021, the two-year project involved developing a unified Microvellum library that could support all five of USA Millwork’s facilities, their various machines and production methods, and the construction standards required for each of the millwork markets served.

Scientists use nanocellulose wood-based fibers to cut water use and eliminate toxic chemicals when dyeing blue jeans their distinctive color.

2020 says the acquisition strengthens and expands its end-to-end design and manufacturing solutions to include windows, doors and glass fabrication

Investing in technology can improve quality and speed production. What follows are some of the machinery and supply investments put in place by the 2021 WOOD 100.

Announced at LIGNA, the project was initiated by a team of seven major producers of woodworking technology: Biesse, Burkle, Homag, IMA Schelling, SCM, Weber and Weinig.

KCD Software Cabinet/Closet CNC Commander provides custom design to manufacturing with one-button machining. 

Droneseed has developed drones specifically designed to plant seeds in areas ravaged by wildfires.