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Seeking durable, sustainable, and beautiful materials, architects are increasingly turning to thermally modified wood.
Material choices are rarely black and white in contemporary architecture. Sometimes, regular wood suffices when designs include traditional roof overhangs that shield exterior walls from the elements. But today’s buildings often fav...
Embracing Technology in the Hardwood Industry
This month, we’re featuring our National Inspector, Drew Snider, whose work takes him deep into the evolving heart of the hardwood industry. Drew has witnessed firsthand how technology is reshaping the way mills operate — blending time-honored craftsmanship with modern efficiency.
“Wha...
With the new technology available in the hardwood industry today, there are numerous opportunities for growth in the skilled trades through machine calibration and adjustments. I like to use the phrase, “Is it optimized or automated?” because a machine can be automated without being optimized—it can repeatedly perform the wrong task efficiently.
The most common issu...
Walk into a hardwood mill today, and you might find more than sawdust and grit. You’ll find smart cameras, robotic arms, and data dashboards quietly transorming how people work. New vision systems and robotics aren’t here to edge out seasoned crews, but to amplify their skill, give them safer tasks, and connect them to the bigger picture of production.
Still, not ev...
Comact’s Commitment to Moving the Industry Forward
For over a century, Comact has been at the forefront of wood processing innovation. While our history is long, our focus remains firmly on the future: helping hardwood producers maximize value, efficiency, and consistency with solutions built on cutting-edge technology.
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