Many of the displays at IWF featured touch screens, videos and more ways for attendees to engage.

Innergy, a newly developing enterprise software program, exhibited at IWF 2016, but didn't take orders. "We wanted to gauge interest and reaction," says Dan Brill, product specialist.

Exports of woodworking and sawmill equipment produced in the U.S. are finding buyers around the world. The growth has gotten the attention of the U.S. Department of Commerce, which calls the industry a "vibrant marketplace."

A new boring/inserting machine – just unveiled at IWF 2016 – uses Lockdowel fasteners to completely automate the boring/inserting process.

IWF TV does a deep drill into IWF's Expo Show Floor, taking a look at some key education sessions. David Invankovich of Gulfstream talks about CNC and moisture content for veneering airplane interiors, Ethan Abramson tries out some paint, and James Kulp of Soundcraft talks about a machine putting cabinets together all by itself among many, many stories that capture the show's excitement.

Eric Schraud from Lancaster Cabinet Company says he is looking through IWF 2016 to integrate new technology into what is already running at his operation.

Cliff Woodman of Woodman Builders tells about his first time visiting the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Woodman operates a full-service building company specializing in accelerated construction practices.

The celebration for 2016 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 took place the afternoon of Thursday, August 25 at IWF Atlanta with a VIP Tour of the IWF Challengers Award winners and select exhibitors on the floor.

IWF 2016 opened with an incredibly strong start yesterday, as over 1,080 exhibitors showcased the latest woodworking technology and machinery. The show continues to surge today with expected 24,000 total attendance by the time it closes on Saturday.