Tech Briefs is a new Woodworking Network series aimed at exploring the latest in woodworking technology with the industry's technology leaders. Woodworking Network caught up with Federico Broccoli, president and CEO of Biesse to discuss the company's participation in the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, July 20-23.       Highlights of the discussion:

The WISA Woodsat, a nanosatellite made with UPM birch plywood that is scheduled to launch into orbit this fall, completed a successful test run.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Three woodworking organizations partnered to produce a six-minute video that is airing on public television stations nationwide to create awareness of career opportunities in the wood products industry.

In one form, the Cloud Bed from Ori is a working desk and table beneath a lofted bed. But with the push of a button, the bed descends and the desk folds into the floor and out of sight.

The "Symphony of Manufacturing Sounds" is a short film that celebrates the noise of the furniture manufacturing process.

Master woodcarver, YouTuber, (and comedian) Bobby Duke's latest creation is a diorama inspired by Minecraft.

Wandel looks at how his custom 1-horsepower fan pushes out air. What he finds is surprising - and much more complicated than one might think.

The "Frankenvac 2.0" is YouTuber and woodworker Frank Howarth's second version of his self-built shop vacuum. 

YouTuber, woodworker, and woodturner Frank Howarth shows how he added spikes to a wooden cherry bowl.