Technology

Woodworking Industry News

Video: Austrian designers create light-up wood veneer for aerospace interiors

Lightshifter, created by Austrian designers F/LIST, is a material concept that allows wood veneer to become a light source at the touch of a button. When activated, the wooden surface is transformed into a stage for light displays that lend depth and dimension to a flat surface. When the light is no longer required, the veneer returns to its original state - without leaving any visible traces.

Technology

Kiss-cut knife among new AXYZ CNC cutting tools

BURLINGTON, Ont. - CNC manufacturer AXYZ International has introduced two new automatic changer options, a Kiss Cutting Knife, and a 40,000 rpm spindle. 
 
The new changers are available with 10 (10G) or 14 (14G) stations, while existing 7 and 21-station  tool changing units were upgraded with improved mechanics and drive motors. The 10G unit fits in the same housing as the 7G system and the 14G unit fits in the 21G system.