Technology

Researching CNC routers can be a daunting task for many. There is a wide range of models available, and it takes time to decipher all the differences. However, there are really two main areas where CNC routers differ: features and size when…

Right now, the biggest trend in tooling systems is automation. “A few years ago, I anticipated a labour shortage coming,” said Lisa Goulet, President of Aiguisatek. “So, we started to make our whole process technological six or seven years…

The International Woodworking Fair called for entries in the 2022 IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® Competition for Technology and Innovation. 

Compusoft and 2020, two industry-leading software providers for residential and commercial spaces, have successfully united in a merger of equals to create one company dedicated to powering customers’ sales who create spaces for life. The…

At the beginning of November, we travelled to Toronto to check out the Woodworking Technology Days (WTD) event put on by Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA). This was my first chance to get out there and see…

Sponsored Content - The perfect woodworking cutting tool means something different to every customer. Unlike metalworking, woodworking cutting tools are usually unique to an application, so their variations are endless. Woodworking…

CNC Cutting Inc. brilliantly executed the build of a stunning decorative ceiling of a central office building in the heart of downtown Toronto’s financial district. The ceiling will be the centrepiece of the Legacy Room, a new inspiring…

Canfor recently announced its bold ambition to become a leader in sustainability. This vision includes commitments to sustainable forestry, a stronger focus on safety, health, wellness, inclusion, and diversity amongst its employees, and…

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.

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…

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…

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…