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Montreal-based manufacturer Artitalia Group Inc. has designed and manufactured the first-ever unmanned kiosk for Denim Society. Always at the forefront of innovation, Artitalia Group brings together the online and offline shopping…

With lumber prices in such a wild flux in recent months, interest in reclaimed wood has become a popular trend that makes tools for treating this kind of wood essential.

South Shore Furniture recently challenged four Canadian designers to transform a room of their choice on a small budget, featuring furniture and accessories from the Quebec manufacturer. The public was then asked to vote for their favorite…

The breakdown of a woodworking spindle machine can slow operations to a crawl. Fortunately, preventative measures and repair services can keep (or return) a manufacturer to business. Here to discuss is Alexandre Maurais, President of MEC…

Ébénisterie Chambois is one of those companies that does it all. They cover everything from design to project management to installation; it’s a way to ensure quality from start to finish on the project. And not only do they tackle all…

Wood has many advantages, but reducing or eliminating noise doesn’t always top the list. To that end, industry innovators have come to market with acoustic wood panels that blend the material’s appealing aesthetics with an ability to absorb…

Nate Bergen has been in the mass timber business since 2007. He’s worked for all the major timber companies on the West coast - StructureCraft, Seagate Structures, Kinsol - and in 2018, he started his own company, F3 Timber Technologies. 

Suppose you look up the term “Canadian Cleantech” on any search engine. In that case, you’ll quickly notice that there’s no shortage of daily news content covering the advancements, projects, and funding being funneled into cleantech…

Would you take your truck to a motorcycle mechanic for repairs? No, and you shouldn’t take your carbide cutting tool to just any sharpening service either. Here’s a guide to identifying a sharpening service that best fits your business…

I know just enough about wood to be dangerous. The professionals know wood inside out. There are things you learn from years of experience that the home hobbyist might just not know. What I do know well is manufacturing software, and I’d…

Fall 2021 is an exciting time. A year ago, we were still locked down, everything was virtual, and vaccines seemed like something that would only come in the distant future. But here we are, entering the fall with a lot of things to look…

The Wood Innovation Group (TWIG), like many other variants across the world, emerged as a response to the global pandemic. A way to stay connected and stay engaged in topics and ideas that were meaningful in your life and work. You would…

During the 2021 AWFS Fair, Brian Clancy brought his CNC advice to an educational session. He shared how he researched his purchase, integrated it into his shop, and learned how to make the most of its capabilities. We asked him to share…

One of the biggest trends in handmade woodworking is epoxy pouring. There’s no question as to why; the results are always unique, there are endless possibilities, and they are consistently impressive.