Imagine walking into a house and seeing mineral stained ceilings, half painted walls, and waterlogged plywood covered holes. Imagine exposed pipes, sagging conduit, and cobbled-together tangles of wire. Imagine cobwebs in the corners, and a thin layer of dust covering everything. Imagine clutter on top of, under, and around the furniture. Imagine bad lighting, harsh smells, and abrasive sounds. Imagine somber people glancing at you from the shadows. 

Canadian company Sailcargo believes that zero-carbon shipping is possible and commercially viable - and it's trying to prove it with Ceiba, a timber sailing ship that soon could cross oceans without the use of any fossil fuels.

A marvel of German engineering is once again upon us - this time it's a truck that divides in half to better transport long logs.

Air filter manufacturer Donaldson's new Rugged Pleat baghouse collector combines a cyclone pre-cleaner and baghouse into a single unit, making it ideal for filtering heavy, abrasive dust typically found in woodworking.

We all derive self worth in different ways. We all need it and we all find ways to get it. Some of us use the dependence of our children, spouse, or pets as proof of our value. Some rely on the stares of pedestrians when driving past in their muscle car. Some of us convert likes or follows into worth. Some of us take on projects, and upon completion are rewarded. We use positions in politics, church, and organizations as tic marks proving our relevance to the world. This is no different in our industry and in your business.

AutomaTech Robotik is a Canadian system integrator based in Quebec that has been helping wood manufacturers achieve sustainable and growth.

Researchers have developed a bio-based, luminescent, water-resistant wood film that could someday be used as cover panels for lamps, displays, and laser devices.

BESSEMER CITY, N.C. -- Precision Drive Systems, a provider of precision motor spindle support and repair based near Charlotte, has announced PrecisionCare, its 24-month warranty program for new, repaired and rebuilt spindles. This optional program aims to support new and existing customers with an extra measure of protection for their machine spindles.