FDMC August 2021
In This Issue
Robotics revolution in woodworking
The increasing adoption of robotics is driving woodworking advances in automation and material handling.
Canadian designers create ‘mutated furniture’ in a post-apocalyptic world
MONTREAL – FICTIONS, billed as an “immersive virtual experience” featuring 13 works of furniture by eight local designers, was broadcast from Montreal April 22 through May 4.
How does your shop compare?
2021 Benchmark Survey seeks insights from U.S. and Canadian shop owners.
One, two, three, and you’re lean!
Three easy-to-remember sayings can get you 90 percent of the way to lean success.
World’s first wooden satellite passes test flight
The WISA Woodsat, a nanosatellite made with UPM birch plywood that is scheduled to launch into orbit this fall, completed a successful test run.
Education agenda set for Wood Pro Expo Lancaster
The two-day event is preceded by the CMA's popular regional meeting and plant tours on October 13.
Step three of Ontario reopening a positive signal for WMS
Once thresholds of 80 percent first, and 75% fully vaccinated are met, the vast majority of public health safety measures, including capacity limits for indoor and outdoor settings, will be lifted.
AWFS Fair Visionary Award finalists announced
Finalists for the 2021 Visionary New Product Award presented by AWFS Fair have been announced. The award recognizes creativity and innovation, with products evaluated on quality, production impact, practicality, innovation, and user-friendliness for eight categories
Modular furniture maker Cozey raises $2 million
MONTREAL -- Cozey, a Montreal-based furniture start-up, has raised $2 million from private investors to expand its team and build out its infrastructure to support its growth.
Dealing with tearout in hard maple and other FAQs
Rules for sidebend wood and using urban lumber.
Hard maple: Highly versatile wood
This highly versatile wood is used for many applications, even syrup.