VIDEO: Humans vs. Robotics

A look into developing collaborative work environments for the future. Check out Ethan’s furniture company at ethanabramson.com and connect with him on Instagram @thebuildwithethan.

VIDEO: Robots in YOUR Drawers?

Learn about the evolution, and future, of the modern-day drawer slide in episode four of IWF Industry Insider with Ethan Abramson. Check out Ethan’s furniture company at ethanabramson.com and connect with him on Instagram @thebuildwithethan.

Cobots Revolutionizing Woodworking: A New Era of Collaboration

Warp-speed technology advances are transforming the woodworking industry thanks to the emergence of collaborative robots—often referred to as cobots. These innovative machines, such as the UR10e Arm by Universal Robots and the Productive Robotics OB7, are ushering in a new era of efficiency and safety in woodworking. Collaborative robots are not your typical industrial robots. […]

The Robots Are Coming, the Robots Are Coming

The industry has talked about robots replacing humans in certain jobs but it’s starting to happen for real in the construction business, The Washington Post reports. “Many [construction] jobs … that exist today are now going to be alongside robots. Construction robots are a great example of how robotic technology is going to touch people’s […]

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 […]

Once Trained, Robots do Repetitive, Strenuous Jobs Tirelessly

Roseburg, OR—7robotics engineers designed and programmed this Robotic Stall Grading System and set it up for testing at its Roseburg, OR facility. Afterward it was shipped to Eugene, OR to handle and sort plywood panels in a customer’s grading cell. With the help of the robot, the operator inspects each panel and decides whether it […]

Cefla Finishing Lab Adds Cartesian Spray Robot

Charlotte, NC—Cefla North America installed an advanced cartesian robotic spray machine in its finishing laboratory in Charlotte, NC. “Cartesian” refers to its ability to guide the spray arms on X, Y, and Z axes. This quality makes the iBotic robot the most advanced finishing technology in Cefla’s lab. It is also its largest. In engineering […]

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