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How Imperial Cabinets competes against the big brands

Technology, skills, and social media create a legacy of success for the Portland, Oregon-based, mid-sized cabinetry manufacturer.

By Karen M. Koenig, July 6, 2026 | 4:20 pm CDT

Event Coverage

Innovations & ideas on tap at IWF

Thousands to attend the show, Aug. 25-28 in Atlanta.

By Karen M. Koenig, July 6, 2026 | 3:55 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Homebuilding AI company raises $95M Series C funding

Higharc generates homes as spatial databases — capturing code requirements, construction standards and geometry — and creates the structured data foundation required for production-grade AI.

By Dakota Smith, June 30, 2026 | 8:55 am CDT

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Cowry Cabinets kitchen design app is 'groundbreaking' in AI and Big Data use

Cowry Cabinets is poised to launch Ai Kitchen Designer, a progressive design-to-purchase e-Commerce platform employing patented technology for kitchen remodels and new construction.

By Bill Esler, June 27, 2018 | 10:34 am CDT

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Erika Klein marks 25 years heading research and development at Global Shop Solutions

Global Shop Solutions celebrated 25 years of ERP software excellence under the leadership of VP of R&D Erika Klein, daughter of founder Dick Alexander, and who has lived and breathed the company since she was young.

By Bill Esler, June 20, 2018 | 3:26 pm CDT

Technology

The Bosch dust extractor that cleans its own filter: Ethan reviews

Custom furniture maker and YouTuber Ethan Abramson reviews Bosch’s nine-gallon dust extractor.

By Ethan Abramson and Angel Kipfer, June 20, 2018 | 10:40 am CDT

Technology

Shaper Origin handheld CNC wins IWF Challengers Award

We’ve seen CNC technology become ever more accessible regardless of the size of the shop, with benchtop CNC routers becoming more robust, and CNC technology in general becoming more affordable. But in late 2016, a new product brought that technology to the hand-held router. Shaper Origin by Shaper Tools Inc.

By Robert Dalheim and William Sampson, June 19, 2018 | 12:39 pm CDT

Technology

Track a project real-time at every production stage: IWF Challengers finalist Production Coach

RSA Solutions' Production Coach provides a 360-degree view of the factory, from CAD/CAM importing, through planning, sorting, tracking, automated machine feedback, part alerts, visualization, kitting and shipping – all in real time and without the need for physical files.

By Robert Dalheim and Bill Esler, June 19, 2018 | 12:08 pm CDT

Technology

Mimbus opens subsidiary in Chicago to market virtual woodworking learning technology

The developers of the Wood-Ed virtual training system have established direct U.S. distribution, opening a sales office in Chicago.

By Bill Esler, June 14, 2018 | 1:31 pm CDT

Technology

Robots repair veneer imperfections at Georgia-Pacific

Three PolyPatch robots scan wood veneer for imperfections during production. If a defect is found, the robots repair it.

By Robert Dalheim, June 12, 2018 | 12:48 pm CDT

Technology

Ethan's Woodshop Review - Milwaukee M18 7-1/4in. cordless miter saw

Custom furniture maker and YouTuber Ethan Abramson reviews Milwaukee Tool’s M18 fuel 7-1/4in. dual bevel sliding miter saw.

By Ethan Abramson and Angel Kipfer, June 6, 2018 | 12:56 pm CDT

Technology

Scientists derive sticky tape from wood, say it performs like Scotch

A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has made sticky tape out of wood.

By Robert Dalheim, June 6, 2018 | 11:59 am CDT