Rehau Rauvisio ingrain™ Wood Fiber Laminate Debut at IWF 2022
REHAU announces its surface line, RAUVISIO ingrain™ wood fiber laminate, that combines natural wood fibers with synchronized etching for a luxurious veneer aesthetic. New to the North American market, wood fiber laminate is cellulose fibers derived from wood pulp bonded using vegetable-based adhesives, resulting in a high-performing, sustainable surface. With high-definition printing and precision REHAU […]
Würth Baer Supply Company Acquires J&G Machinery
Vernon Hills, IL – Würth Baer Supply Company has acquired J&G Machinery in Sanford, NC. The acquisition closing was finalized in late July 2022. J&G Machinery will retain its strong brand name in the market and will become a division of IWF 2022 exhibitor Würth Baer Supply Company. “The Würth organization is extremely pleased to […]
Hymmen Presents Digital Print Expertise in Surface Finishing at IWF 2022
At this year’s International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, Hymmen is presenting its latest innovations in industrial digital printing along with its other proven plant technologies for the wood-based materials industry: from liquid coating and laminating lines to press technology, flanked by handling equipment, service and plant control. Brand new is the Industry Intelligence solution smart2i […]
2022 IWF Design Emphasis Winners Announced
IWF Design Emphasis is widely acclaimed as a foremost furniture design competition for U.S. college students. Sponsored by IWF and its owners WMIA and WMMA, the Design Emphasis competition affords students a platform to demonstrate design skills and talent in an independent adjudication conducted by furniture industry designers, manufacturing and retail executives, and representatives from […]
New Generation of Safe Sliding Table Saws at IWF 2022
Two new safety sliding table saws that stop cutting when hands approach the blade have been introduced at IWF 2022. Altendorf Group America introduced Hand Guard technology, a non-contact safety system which uses machine vision combined with artificial intelligence to detect when an operator’s hand moves within the danger zone near the saw blade. It […]
Blind Stapler, Developed by Cabinet Maker, Wins IWF 2022 Challenger Award
There are few things more compelling to a woodworker than a tool that has been designed by a fellow craftsman. And the IWF 2022 show floor will abound in these, though it may take some research in the exhibitor database to identify them. Some examples include clamps by Pony Jorgeson (Booth 10354), the Pantorouter (Booth […]
Garnica Unveils ‘Infinity’ Digitally Printed Decorative Hardwood Panel at IWF 2022
Garnica, a world leader in manufacturing premium sustainable plywood, is pleased to announce the release of its latest digital print technology – INFINITY by Garnica. This innovative solution that creates ready-to-use, digitally printed, decorative hardwood panels has been officially unveiled at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, today, August 23, 2022. “INFINITY by Garnica […]
At IWF 2022, Shaper Launches Simple Design Software, Universal Template for Its Handheld CNC
San Francisco-based woodworking and robotics company, Shaper Tools (Booth A10630), announced the launch of two new products for the woodworking and fabrication industries: Studio, a simplified design tool for craftspeople and Plate—a universal template and fixture for Shaper Origin. In 2018, Shaper launched Origin—the world’s first handheld CNC router. Since then, Shaper has been on […]
Video: Biesse T-Jet Dust Extraction is IWF 2022 Challengers Award Winner
Biesse America, the largest exhibitor at IWF 2022 (Booth B7553-73) won an IWF 2022 Challengers Award today for its its T-Jet: Dust Mitigation System. Previously Biesse had earned a coveted spot among the 20 finalists for the IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® competition when its T-Jet System was selected by the judging panel from a […]
As IWF 2022 Opens, Exciting New Tools, Technology and Materials Debut
As crowds begin pouring into IWF 2022, the massive halls of the Georgia World Congress Center—1.2 million square feet packed with more than 925 exhibitors—are positively brimming with the latest advances in materials, technology, and services. The pandemic did not stop advances in development of equipment and consumables. And woodworkers have continued to adopt better […]