This week I will be meeting with other industry professionals as part of the 3DL Task Force of the Composite Panel Association, to look at the issues of standards and education for 3D laminating.

Learn how to adopt lean wood production management to optimize capacity, minimize errors, and grow profits. Learn personnel practices to find people that will keep lean thriving in your plant. Originally broadcast on April 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

When should a wood products company add material handling equipment? Here's what the experts say.

Tools to develop accurate CNC machine instructions with less human interface, and machine frames that dampen vibration are among technology advances in equipment.

A look at how CNC equipment is being used by small woodworking shops.

Listed are 10 items on the wish list of wood products manufacturers when it comes to CNC machines.

Some key considerations to keep in mind before buying CNC equipment for your wood products manufacturing operation.

A roundup of bits and tool holders available in the marketplace for manufacturing wood and panel products.

Sales for 2013 are expected to match or beat 2012 figures. That is the consensus of a majority of representatives from the major woodworking markets.

Approximately 200 woodworkers, representing 119 companies, were on hand for the 2013 Manufacturing Symposium, a two-day event hosted by Stiles Machinery.