Massuni, a customizable furniture order and manufacturing start-up, says it plans to launch a version of its system in China in January. An updated version of the "furniture configurator" for North America will also be launched, says Jeff Wilson, founder and CEO. Wilson will present an update on Massuni's technology and business plans at WMS 2015 in Toronto.

Building a walnut and bamboo LED Baselamp: A new project shines light on the positives of collaborations between woodworking and other industries.

Two woodworkers have launched a Kickstarter campaign to sell a board game, "Yargo," centered on a pair of wood pirate ships nestled in a wood box with metal corners. The pair, who go by Andrew and Jaerod, say they are experienced in large scale wood manufacturing, and intend to build all the wood components themselves.

Arrister was founded in May of 2014 with its sights set on allowing customers to browse, build, and buy their own custom furniture in three simple steps using a configurator.

The Meyer Boarding Co. is igniting artistic passion and engaging kids through Paint A Board Workshops that teach kids how to build their own skim board or skate board. With some help from Kickstarter and crowdsourced funding, they now plan to fix up their factory while bringing this unique hands-on workshop to as many kids as possible.

Circle Perfect Tools launches Kickstarter campaign to sell new tools for guiding precise cuts on routers, drill presses and other machines.

The first ever desktop 5-axis multi-fabrication CNC machine has been launched by 5AXISWORKS. The device works in solid wood and panel for development of furniture and component prototypes, along with many other materials.

Massuni, a manufacturer of customized furniture, launched a crowdfunding campaign to complete development of new technology and an online interface that allows users to design custom furniture.