Technology

Committed to the development of automated transportation, the city of Matagami has announced that tests with semi-autonomous trucks will be conducted on the road during the summer of 2023. This summer, FP Innovations and Research…

Canadian wood-based panel producer Uniboard starts the third phase of its modernization project in Val-d’Or, Quebec. This extensive project is the latest commitment to deploy DIEFFENBACHER’s CEBRO smart plant concept introduced in 2021.…

An invisible coating that can “fireproof” wood has been invented by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). With the popularity of mass-engineered timber growing in the construction industry, one of the…

Montreal-based manufacturer Artitalia Group has launched a $10+ million Industry 4.0 reinvestment program that will extend over the next few years to achieve its operational goals. Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing the way companies make…

Canada is advancing toward net-zero through innovations in forestry and construction. The increased demand for renewable building materials transforms design and architecture from coast to coast. This transformation includes innovations in…

For years, the Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO) was the cornerstone event of secondary wood products in Quebec, but it hasn’t been active since 2009. Quebec is an essential part of the industry in Canada, representing $8.2 billion…

What started as a small custom painting business in 1998 has since grown to the largest independent finishing shop in Western Canada. When Jim Carrigan started Jeco, he painted in high-end homes, working mainly on built-in cabinetry and…

With the arrival of summer, the heat and humidity return, and with it comes the increase in water condensation problems in the compressed air system. Why does this happen?

Many have all been blaming the labour shortage on the pandemic, some saying that “no one wants to work anymore” and complaining that CERB and other government supports have made workers lazy. However, statistics show that labour force…

Marvel is passionate about designing beautiful, functional spaces, offering cabinet styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. They are renowned for their team, which will help customize cabinetry to your taste, needs, and lifestyle.…

Today’s well-engineered and manufactured turbines and air compressors are so reliable and capable of operating with a minimum of attention that we tend to forget about them. Until they break down, causing work interruptions and costly…

The session will cover what is involved in choosing the correct WBS, including different types of MDF, HDF, engineered wood, and natural wood, and how this impacts preheating and curing of the wood product. The presenters will provide an…

Widebelt sanding is a critical stage in wood preparation before and during the finishing process. Often poor sanding results do not show up until it is too late and you have finished the material. Knowing what issues to look for and how to…

Rapid advances in home technology are changing the way designers think about kitchen design and the expectations of their client base. This is especially the case concerning Millennials — the ones driving the integration of technology and…

With a constant dedication to creativity, a strong passion for one's work, and continuous product quality control, JPMA Global Inc. has successfully united craftsmanship and technology to create customised, refined furnishings for retail…

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the areas in which we operate and the processes in which we are involved. The strength of the partnership between Cefla and MIPU lies precisely in a common background of shared intents,…

Many professional woodworking companies spend significant capital on production machinery but don’t address dust collection issues. Proper dust collection has many advantages, well beyond the obvious health benefits. An inadequate dust…

Canadian Timberframes (CTF), a premier design manufacturer in the timber frame industry, recently announced that it had purchased Canada’s most equipped Hundegger K2 Industry 1300 machine. The largest and most advanced K2 industry to come…