Search Results: 'Ligna'

Self-Improving Multi-Taskers
21 April, 2020
Latest developments in moulders are geared to greater productivity, increased automation ease of set-up, plus accessibility to users large and small. Mike Jeffree reports

LIGNA.Conference to take place in Rosenheim, Germany on 6 and 7 October 2020
18 February, 2020
The world’s biggest trade show for the woodworking and timber processing industry, LIGNA, takes place in May 2021. But a sister event: LIGNA Conference will also be held on 6 and 7 October in Rosenheim, Germany.

Salvamac records over 50% growth
09 December, 2019
Polish-based crosscut saw machinery manufacturer Salvamac has recorded sales growth in excess of 50% in 2019.

Wood machine mart
29 July, 2019
The world’s largest exhibition for timber sector machinery and equipment – Ligna 2019 – lived up to its reputation as a hub for innovation. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

We have lift off
29 July, 2019
Forklift manufacturers continue to innovate and improve their handling technology and the move to electric vehicles is gathering pace. Sally Spencer reports

Getting a grip
29 July, 2019
Timber and panel products can be awkward to handle but, as Julian Champkin from TTJ sister title Hoist magazine explains, lifting technology is up to the challenge

You'll never work alone
17 June, 2019
The excitement approaching a Champions League final involving two English teams was getting to fever pitch at the time of writing this column.

You'll never work alone
17 June, 2019
The excitement approaching a Champions League final involving two English teams was getting to fever pitch at the time of writing this column.

CNC music in the mindsphere
17 June, 2019
Joinery CNC machining centres are hitting new heights of hi-tech. Mike Jeffree reports

Breaking the mould
23 April, 2019
From augmented reality maintenance tools, to cloud-based technical support, moulder manufacturers are harnessing new technologies to drive the productivity, efficiency and all-round capabilities of their latest machines. Mike Jeffree reports

Time for tech
22 April, 2019
The world’s largest exhibition for wood product manufacturing technologies is coming to Hannover again, reports Stephen Powney

Biesse celebrates 50 years
14 December, 2018
Biesse Group is celebrating 50 years of innovation and technology by remembering half a century of history and success but focusing firmly on the future.

Working with wood
22 November, 2018
This year’s W Exhibition had a wide range of wood processing technology on show, reports Stephen Powney

Obituary – Frank Riding
15 July, 2018
Frank Riding of Ridings Sawmills (Cardross) Ltd died peacefully at home on June 16. He had fought a brave and hard fight against glioblastoma multiforme, a very aggressive and rare type of brain cancer.

Xylexpo enjoys “second youth”
25 April, 2018
Italy’s international woodworking technology exhibition Xylexpo hits its 50th anniversary this year and is promising a cornucopia of machinery innovation for timber and panel product processing. Stephen Powney attended the press preview in Milan

Irish counter currency change
23 August, 2017
Irish softwood sawmillers are investing heavily to boost competitiveness following the Brexit vote’s impact on currency markets, reports Stephen Powney

Oil palm wood - an untapped resource
26 July, 2017
The much-maligned oil palm plantations in Asia may provide a major source of wood raw material in the years to come if the PalmwoodNet project succeeds in its mission to make the species a commercially usable timber. Stephen Powney reports

Smart Technology
20 June, 2017
Technology is all around us and making changes to the way we live.

Ligna delivers ideas for innovation
20 June, 2017
The biennial Ligna show in Germany was the place to go to check out new technology in the timber industries. Stephen Powney reports from the Hannover Messe

Smart Technology
20 June, 2017
Technology is all around us and making changes to the way we live.