Germany's PYTHA Lab will make the North American debut of its PYTHA 3D CAD software at the Toronto Wood Machinery & Supply Expo, November 5-7 at the International Centre. Described as a "powerful, intuitive software," the range of applications includes high end bedrooms, wardrobes and closets, or luxury-level kitchens. Current users apply it to commercial joinery, contract furniture and highly detailed bespoke joinery.

There’s no countering the impact technology can have, whether it's a small or big job, it's all easier with technology. Investments in technology, whether CNC or standard equipment, can help shape a woodworker's success, no matter the marketplace.

Laguna Tools Inc. will introduce its Smartshop III CNC at booth 7411 in the 2015 AWFS Fair in July in Las Vegas, Nevada. Developed in partnership with FANUC, the SMARTSHOP III is powered by the most reliable, most advanced CNC control Technology in the automation industry.

For many years the name CMC Texpan has represented high-quality mat forming systems and the best particle preparation for wood-based material production plants.

The Government of Canada detailed its investment in Uniboard's $29 million Sayabec plant in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec mill expansion. The MDF plant will adopt a pre-heating technology - the first application in North America - to expand production of of medium-density fiberboard (MDF).

CNC manufacturer Thermwood Corp. says it is developing a 3D additive manufacturing system, that is capable of making large carbon graphite reinforced composite thermoplastic components. It uses a “near net shape” approach with a large extruder, mounted to the machine, heats, melts and “prints” carbon graphite filled thermoplastic material to create a structure which is then five-axis machined to its final net shape.

Stiles Machinery Inc. is excited to showcase a number of plastics manufacturing technologies and solutions for sizing, machining and polishing acrylics and other plastics at this year’s AWFS Fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Stiles Machinery is excited to introduce new technology and new looks at this month’s AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. Among more than 25 machines the company will have on display and in operation in their 8,000 square foot booth, they will also be introducing the new HOLZMA HPP 130 panel saw, the MAKOR K-TWO automatic oscillating spray machine, the IRONWOOD S 124RK Sander and the new Altendorf F45 sliding table saws.

AWFS Fair has announced the 2015 Visionary Awards finalists: 25 products from 23 companies will judged in seven categories: Environmental, Ergonomics, Safety, Plastics Supply and Technology, Innovative Technology and Productivity. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony Friday, July 25, at 9:15 a.m. on the AWFS Fair Stage.

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