Discover the top themes along the entire wood industry supply chain!

Bioenergy | 22 Jan. 2020

More than just a chip off the old block

Vecoplan is welcoming a powerful new member to the VHZ family with the launch of its new energy-efficient wood shredders - the VHZ 1300 and... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 18 Dec. 2019

A sawing success!

Stürmer Maschinen GmbH has now added the VPS 2241 VR and VPS 2241 VR ED panel saws to its Holzkraft range. more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 11 Dec. 2019

An old favorite reimagined

MAFELL's new generation of what is probably the best-known pull-push saw for professionals has arrived. The new Erika 70 and Erika 85... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 04 Dec. 2019

Shaping up nicely

TTS Tooltechnic, best known for its Festool brand, has taken over the U.S. startup Shaper Tools, whose truly innovative handheld CNC router... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 27 Nov. 2019

Full capacity utilization

ATEMAG's Control 4.0 system uses the plug-and-play principle to network in-house units and leverages the data captured to achieve a targeted... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 13 Nov. 2019

Absolutely (pre)fabulous!

By launching smartPrefab, WEINMANN aims to offer highly automated, networked production solutions for timber construction that will achieve... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 30 Oct. 2019

Making more with less!

The SCM Group from Italy is celebrating the global launch of morbidelli x200 and x400. These new CNC machining centers bring the... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 09 Oct. 2019

Keeping it clean - and seamless

The makers of the new PURity adhesive application system from SCHUGOMA, which is designed to replace the old adhesive pool in existing... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 02 Oct. 2019

Machining has come of age - but certainly hasn't flown the nest!

The new NEXTEC 4.0 turnkey solution from HOLZ-HER for entering and controlling workshop production and material flows is taking nesting to a... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 18 Sep. 2019

On the cutting edge of edgebanding

Showcasing an array of custom solutions, Austrian company Paul Ott GmbH (better known as Ott Kantenleimen) demonstrates how even the most... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 04 Sep. 2019

Cutting-edge saws

The innovative OptiCut 550 Quantum cross-cut saw from WEINIG sets new productivity standards for fully automated cross-cutting and... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 28 Aug. 2019

Sliding into the next generation

HOKUBEMA specializes in standard drilling, milling, sawing and planing machinery and is ready to reveal a new product – the PANHANS sliding... more

Scientific Research and Education | 10 Jul. 2019

The latest from Professor Popcorn!

At LIGNA 2019, the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the University of Göttingen showcased "Abocorn" - a biological and... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 19 Jun. 2019

Swiss sanding solutions for all!

Kündig AG was at LIGNA 2019 to unveil the Perfect machine series - a world first in wide-belt sanding. The Swiss-based company also... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 12 Jun. 2019

Need a lift? Leave it to us!

AERO-LIFT Vakuumtechnik was at LIGNA 2019 to showcase highlights from its innovative product portfolio, including its new AERO ADVANCE... more

Surface Technology | 05 Jun. 2019

Smooth operator!

The abrasives specialists from Hermes were at the recent LIGNA 2019 to showcase their latest innovations, including the new RP 274 ProBoard... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 31 May. 2019

Hot off the press!

MSM Maschinenbau GmbH is at LIGNA 2019 to celebrate the debut of its new VMP PREMIUM vacuum press, which is set to wow visitors with its... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 30 May. 2019

A good combination!

At LIGNA 2019, LEUCO is exhibiting its enhanced LEUCO DIAMAX airStream jointing cutter for machines equipped with the HSK 32R high-precision... more

Scientific Research and Education | 29 May. 2019

May the force be with them!

Second-semester timber engineering students from the Eastern Westphalia-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL) have been... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 28 May. 2019

Sweden has so much more to offer than just meatballs

In fact, the country is home to IPCO - the world's largest manufacturer of steel belts. As a long-standing supplier to the wood materials... more

Robotics | 27 May. 2019

A completely new spin on prefab houses!

WEINMANN is investing in fully automated, networked, extendable modular production lines as the creme de la creme of prefabrication. With a... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 27 May. 2019

The pinnacle of performance

Hundegger Maschinenbau, the developer of the first ever CNC joinery machine, is yet again leaping ahead of the game. The K2-Industry system... more

Energy from Wood | 27 May. 2019

Visionary combustion control

Sugimat specializes in developing energy generation plants that run on biomass and unconventional fuels. Its Artificial Vision project is... more

Occupational safety | 26 May. 2019

Keeping fingers where they belong - attached!

The FELDER Group from the Austrian Tyrol is celebrating a string of debuts at LIGNA 2019. Among the newcomers is the patent-pending... more

Surface Technology | 26 May. 2019

Casting light on UV technology

For more than thirty years, EFSEN has endeavored to create UV solutions that ensure wood curing systems are as user-friendly and effective... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 26 May. 2019

The new kid on the block has skills!

At LIGNA 2019, Flexijet GmbH is revealing the next generation of its successful Flexijet 3D measuring system. No sooner had it launched than... more

CNC technology | 25 May. 2019

Plane sailing

WEINIG is at LIGNA 2019 to showcase the Powermat 3000, an ideal solution for series production with high surface quality. Its modular design... more

Forestry Technology | 25 May. 2019

For movers and shakers

The LH 50 M Timber material handling machine from Liebherr, on show at LIGNA 2019, promises reliability and optimum driving comfort,... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 25 May. 2019

Edge sanding machine that has the edge

MB Maschinenbau GmbH is at LIGNA 2019 to premiere the ROBA REP edge sanding machine. This innovative solution utilizes automatic width... more

Joinery trades | 24 May. 2019

Hit the front page!

Taking center stage at the BM stand and striking a pose for their very own cover shot, captured by professional photographer Marco... more

Forestry Technology | 24 May. 2019

Barking up the right tree!

The SVLFG is showcasing an innovation in forestry and horticulture at this year's LIGNA - a remote-control felling wedge designed to enable... more

Surface treatment | 24 May. 2019

Prepare to shine with perfectly matt surfaces!

At LIGNA 2019, IST Metz is using a specially manufactured transportation system to showcase its wide-ranging portfolio of UV, LED and... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 23 May. 2019

These machines do everything but plant the trees!

The HOMAG Group is returning to LIGNA 2019 to showcase a wide array of exhibits, including its new CNC series, CENTATEQ P-210. Visitors have... more

Robotics | 23 May. 2019

Cells that exCell

The Zimmer Group is bringing a scaled-down model of its newly developed Multi processCell to LIGNA 2019. This multifunctional robotic... more

Energy from Wood | 22 May. 2019

Time to get the BBQ out!

Keen to tackle the difficulties in producing biochar, POLYTECHNIK Luft- und Feuerungstechnik GmbH has optimized the process to ensure its... more

Digitalization | 22 May. 2019

A window of opportunity

Presenting an exceptionally wide range of solutions at LIGNA 2019, Klaes is keen to help its customers harness digitalization in all areas... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 22 May. 2019

Get in line for this innovation

Elried is at LIGNA 2019 to present the "edding in-line 12" printing system it has developed in collaboration with edding. The printer's... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 21 May. 2019

Innovation beyond measure!

SEMA GmbH is celebrating its 35th anniversary at LIGNA 2019, where the latest iteration of its software suite, version 19-2, is making its... more

CNC technology | 21 May. 2019

This is no run-of-the-mill milling machine!

Master carpenter Burkhard Bessler and his team set out to develop a machine made of a material they know well. Now, at LIGNA 2019, Bessler's... more

Automation | 20 May. 2019

Compressing both air and costs!

An enhanced airend and further optimizations make the impressive new DSD rotary screw compressors KAESER is showcasing at LIGNA 2019 more... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 20 May. 2019

Weigh to win!

Start-up company GM Waagen GmbH is at LIGNA 2019 to exhibit a platform scale that is set to be launched soon and is designed to optimize the... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 20 May. 2019

Totally automatic!

A pioneer in forward-looking technologies such as 3D metal printing and the construction of customized turnkey robotics solutions, MBFZ... more

Forestry Technology | 17 May. 2019

LIGNA's got cabin fever!

As an importer for world-leading manufacturer of forestry machinery JOHN DEERE, NUHN is bringing skidders, harvesters and forwarders to the... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 17 May. 2019

Leave it to the laser!

Epilog Laser is at LIGNA 2019 to showcase its new Fusion Pro laser machine, which can achieve exceptionally high speeds, boasts a large work... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 17 May. 2019

This machine is collecting dust - in a good way!

HOLZ-HER GmbH is at LIGNA 2019 to unveil its new horizontal pressure beam saw - the ZENTREX 6215 power. Its exceptional extraction power and... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 17 May. 2019

Taking a turn for the better thanks to a new innovation

After taking over the machine manufacturer WEMA in 2018, STEINERT is at LIGNA 2019 to unveil the WEMA Minimat 65 - a fully automated CNC... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 16 May. 2019

Saw operators can give this solution a full high five!

Festool is returning to LIGNA 2019 to shine a spotlight on safety in wood processing both indoors and out. The undisputed highlight at the... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 16 May. 2019

A sharp focus on efficiency

Specially developed for the window construction industry and companies that process solid-wood, plastic or MDF boards, the latest innovation... more

Sawmill Technology | 15 May. 2019

Step aside and let SENNEBOGEN handle it!

Exhibiting on the trade fair's open-air site, SENNEBOGEN is at LIGNA 2019 to showcase the latest addition to its current E series - the... more

Scientific Research and Education | 15 May. 2019

Renewed faith in sustainability!

The Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut is bringing three exhibits from the mobility sector to LIGNA 2019 to demonstrate how innovative hybrid... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 14 May. 2019

Blending ergonomics and cost-efficiency

BARTH GmbH, a specialist in innovative press technology and ergonomic workplace design, is at LIGNA 2019 with exhibits including a trade... more

Energy from Wood | 14 May. 2019

Leave it to the Dutch

HoSt B.V. from the Netherlands is at LIGNA 2019 to show how its fuel-flexible combined heat and power (CHP) plants can convert waste wood,... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 13 May. 2019

These brands are a staple part of the LIGNA lineup!

The Behrens Group, the European market leader in fastening technology, is showcasing its brands BeA, BeA Autotec and KMR at LIGNA 2019,... more

Surface Technology | 13 May. 2019

Solutions that stick

In addition to exhibiting its latest developments in adhesive technology and ground-breaking projects, including 3D printing applications,... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 10 May. 2019

Another one extracts the dust!

The product developers at AL-KO Therm GmbH are at LIGNA 2019 to showcase their innovative AL-KO ALC 21 level sensor and ingenious AL-KO... more

Surface treatment | 09 May. 2019

Scratching the surface of a flawless finish!

Baumer Inspection is at LIGNA 2019 in Hannover to unveil its innovative inspection system ColourBrain Furniture 4.0, designed to reliably... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 08 May. 2019

An insightful dry run

Grenzebach is pulling out all the stops at LIGNA 2019. Besides unveiling its new integrated moisture and thickness detection system for wood... more

Surface Technology | 07 May. 2019

No surface is safe from this sanding all-rounder

Karl Heesemann Maschinenfabrik is at LIGNA 2019 to premiere its MFA 10 all-round sanding machine for multishift operation on surface... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 06 May. 2019

There's always room for integration!

halstrup-walcher is the first drive technology manufacturer to supply integrated direct drives with IO-Link interfaces. This comes as part... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 03 May. 2019

These software arrangements become part of the furniture!

DPS Software GmbH is inviting cabinetmakers, shopfitters and furniture manufacturers at LIGNA 2019 to explore the software arrangements it... more

Energy from Wood | 02 May. 2019

High energy costs? What high energy costs?!

The "Smart Heaterpump" project from NESS Wärmetechnik GmbH is being premiered at LIGNA 2019 in Hannover. From this June, this pioneering... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 01 May. 2019

The innovation is plane to see!

REX Maschinenfabrik is at LIGNA 2019 to unveil its new SPEEDMASTER planing calibration machine series focused on the "potential for saving... more

Sawmill Technology | 30 Apr. 2019

Say it on your saw!

HUGO VOGELSANG is at LIGNA 2019 in Hannover with a solution that allows the company to print directly on the input material for saws. It... more

Forestry Technology | 29 Apr. 2019

Harvester solutions that reap rewards

LIGNA 2019 happens to be taking place during the asparagus season - and there are sure to be plenty of farmers out there who would... more

Sawmill Technology | 26 Apr. 2019

A beautiful body needs machines to match!

LOHMEYER WOOD IQ, a specialist in woodworking machinery, is at LIGNA 2019 to showcase an extensive cross-section of its machines for... more

Sawmill Technology | 25 Apr. 2019

Listen up!

fellner engineering is at LIGNA 2019 to showcase the progress it has made with "CSM Heartbeat" - the world's only saw blade protection... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 24 Apr. 2019

A five-star press!

KALLFASS, a long-established company based in the Black Forest region of Germany and specializing in flexible cutting, stacking and sorting... more

Crafts | 17 Apr. 2019

Excellence sells!

Excellence sells! First-class professionals deserve first-class tools. Under its new slogan "MAFELL - creating excellence", MAFELL AG is at... more

Sawmill Technology | 12 Apr. 2019

The wood panel multi-talent

Swiss company STRIEBIG AG, which specializes in vertical panel saws, is premiering its new Premium Class CONTROL center. Its extensive range... more

Sawmill Technology | 10 Apr. 2019

Rolling three countries into one project

Turkish log sawmill specialist Üstünkarli Makine A.S. is attending LIGNA 2019 to showcase machines designed to process high-quality French... more

Forestry Technology | 05 Apr. 2019

The forward-thinking forestry solution

KOPA is back at LIGNA 2019 to showcase a whole host of heavy machinery for the forestry industry on the open-air site, including the... more

Surface Technology | 03 Apr. 2019

Get Connected

...with a whole new world of possibilities at LIGNA 2019, thanks to VENJAKOB. The surfaces specialist is showing a brand new side to itself... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 29 Mar. 2019

Cutting machines that are a cut above

JOSTING, the veneer cutting machine specialist, has upgraded its tried-and-tested technology with a Siemens S7 touchscreen control unit. The... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 27 Mar. 2019

Saw sharpeners from Schötz sharpen sawmills so surely

Swiss sharpening specialists from ISELI are at LIGNA 2019 in Hannover to unveil their brand new fully automatic three-axis-controlled... more

CNC technology | 22 Mar. 2019

Forget 42 - FELDER has the one true answer!

As far as the Austrian FELDER Group is concerned, the only answer to the question of what profitable furniture production might look like in... more

Automation technology | 20 Mar. 2019

They came, they saw, they collaborated

The SAWTEQ B-300 flexTec and SAWTEQ B-400 flexTec robotic saws are just some of the many innovations HOMAG is exhibiting at LIGNA 2019. For... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 15 Mar. 2019

LignoLoc nails it!

The BECK Fastener Group from Austria is showcasing the latest model in its award-winning LignoLoc wooden nail system at LIGNA 2019. The new... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 13 Mar. 2019

Lasers enhanced by intelligent camera technology

The new DTEC-PRO modular camera system is the perfect addition to CAD-PRO laser projection systems from LAP. Customers can simply retrofit... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 08 Mar. 2019

STORE-MASTER has all the right moves!

Along with the TECTRA 6120 power beam saw and the DYNESTIC nesting CNC machining center, HOLZ-HER is also showcasing its innovative... more

CNC technology | 06 Mar. 2019

Always at the cutting edge!

The latest innovation from SCHWABEDISSEN Maschinen GmbH, taking centerstage at the company's stand at LIGNA 2019, is its double-end tenoner... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 01 Mar. 2019

Window on the future

The new Conturex Artis from WEINIG makes the Group's highly innovative technology affordable even for smaller companies and offers a... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 27 Feb. 2019

Quicker, sharper, more efficient!

The new performance package is one of the first products from VOLLMER’s V@dison digital initiative, which aims to integrate the mechanical... more

Transport logistics | 22 Feb. 2019

A world in FluX

HUBTEX is presenting its latest vehicle developments at LIGNA 2019, showcasing unique solutions for handling wood materials, including the... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 20 Feb. 2019

Using robots, but staying human!

The technical innovations BIESSE is showcasing at the upcoming LIGNA 2019 in Hannover all focus on one important factor – people! more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 13 Feb. 2019

Magazine screwdriver with cruise control

KMR is expanding its extensive range of corded and cordless autofeed screwdrivers for drywall installation with the new 3371 two-speed... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 06 Feb. 2019

For walls that make sense!

The modular WALL-Master 3600 from timber construction specialist Hundegger is opening up the world of industrial wall production to midsize... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 30 Jan. 2019

Pressing to the max!

The new TimberPress X high-speed CLT presses from MINDA boost capacity by up to 30 percent. more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 23 Jan. 2019

A dust-free Finnish!

Mirka, the experts in surface finishing technology from Finland, are launching a new powerful and user-friendly industrial dust extractor... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 18 Jan. 2019

Exciting answers to "boring" questions

Under the slogan "Drilling is no longer boring", the Italian SCM Group recently unveiled a series of new throughfeed drilling machines that... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 16 Jan. 2019

Attractive new all-rounder

STABILA is showcasing the latest addition to its impressive portfolio of measuring tools - the robust and precise, fully automatic LAR 300... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 28 Dec. 2018

And the winner is… Austria!

The new Format-4 creator 950 CNC machining center from the FELDER Group, based in the Austrian Tyrol, was honored with the IWF Challengers... more

Scientific Research and Education | 26 Dec. 2018

Opposites attract!

In a project entitled "HoMe foam", researchers from three Fraunhofer institutes looked into how well wood foam and metal sponge could be... more

Production of veneers | 21 Dec. 2018

Sprucing up lightweight construction

Spruce trees are proving very popular - not only during the festive season. As part of the MERGE Federal Excellence Cluster, scientists... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 19 Dec. 2018

A premiere to blow the dust away for good!

Compact dust extractors are perfect for servicing and installation work. Whether in the workshop or at a customer's site - wherever... more

Surface Technology | 14 Dec. 2018

Six sells

"Six answers to six questions" was the motto for the tenth in-house fair staged by CEFLA Finishing. Taking center stage at the event,... more

Energy from Wood | 12 Dec. 2018

Save 25 percent thanks to new press performance

The LIGNUM series for wood and the RUF 500-800 series for biomass - both ranges of briquetting systems boast hydraulics that are more... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 07 Dec. 2018

Click and change!

The new LEUCO flexClick cutter for rounding and chamfering plastic edge bands and MDF edges in furniture production boasts two different... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 30 Nov. 2018

Size really does matter!

The new 2go 7 High Tool Box rounds off Wera's 2go tool carry system perfectly. On its own or in combination with other 2go products from... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 28 Nov. 2018

For the love of fresh air

Its deep respect for the environment has earned the innovative air purification technology specialist Scheuch Ligno a place in Climate... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 14 Nov. 2018

Award-winning design

The MRZ knife ring flaker is the first collaborative design project between Dieffenbachers Wood Business Unit and design firm defortec. No... more

Energy from Wood | 07 Nov. 2018

An all sing(e)ing, all-dancing chip off the old block!

The advanced T4e from Fröling, the Austrian specialist for innovative wood-fired heating systems, is a user-friendly wood-chip-fired boiler... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 31 Oct. 2018

The run-up to LIGNA 2019 has started

Gearing up for LIGNA 2019, Michael Weinig AG unveiled two world firsts and a whole host of developments at its in-house InTech exhibition.... more

Sawmill Technology | 24 Oct. 2018

When weight counts for nothing!

The sawmill specialists at SERRA based their new XT 135 mobile saw on their stationary XE models to create a whole new performance class of... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 04 Oct. 2018

Good is good, but better is best

Production time, material yield, parts handling and logistics - efficient cutting processes need intelligent cutting patterns. HOMAG saws... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 12 Sep. 2018

The harmony of well-orchestrated applications

In the 26 years since it was established in Switzerland, TechnoWood has evolved from a straight systems programmer to a supplier of highly... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 05 Sep. 2018

Holding firm under pressure

Switching to hydraulic pressure means the tried-and-tested briquetting machines of GHEbavaria can also be integrated into larger plants with... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 29 Aug. 2018

Who needs carbon fiber?

Master carpenter Raphael Much from Germany's famous Black Forest crafts bespoke wooden bicycle frames - with some help from tools specialist... more

Sawmill Technology | 16 Aug. 2018

Compact and robust!

It's the ideal solution for energy-saving shredding - the new VEZ 3200 refuse-derived fuel shredder from Vecoplan. The machine's impressive... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 08 Aug. 2018

The nine musketeers!

The new Cordless Alliance System (CAS) brings together numerous companies to deliver a battery system that is compatible with tools and... more

Forestry Technology | 25 Jul. 2018

Coming to your neck of the woods!

Say hello to T-Log. This all-electric logging truck from Swedish startup Einride can find its way through woodland all by itself but can... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 13 Jul. 2018

Integrated and intuitive - complex furniture design made easy

SWOOD Design from DPS Software GmbH is currently the only furniture software certified by Dassault Systèmes. This fully integrated solution... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 04 Jul. 2018

A window of opportunity!

In a bid to unlock significant benefits in terms of manufacturing and design, tool manufacturer ZUANI, a subsidiary of the Italian TWT... more

Energy from Wood | 30 May. 2018

If it won’t fit, make it fit!

The new HDG Vario delivery system automatically shreds outsize chips thanks to the new "Cut Connection", ensuring automatic wood-fired... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 23 May. 2018

Tough but highly sensitive!

The new Leica DISTO X3 and X4 laser distance meters combine innovative measuring technology with exceptional robustness. Fully tested to... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 16 May. 2018

At the cutting edge

The latest developments from Triton Tools include its 750 W pendulum action jigsaw. This powerful precision tool offers amazing cutting... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 09 May. 2018

Clamping down on awkward jobs in tight spaces!

The new GearKlamp GK from BESSEY is an ergonomic professional tool for clamping workpieces - even in the tightest of spaces. more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 02 May. 2018

As if by magic

HOMAG is unveiling the "autonomous cell", a completely autonomous model workshop concept that uses automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 25 Apr. 2018

The perfect sphere

Hager Michael Maschinenbau is a specialist manufacturer of turning lathes. Its matching accessories for turning perfectly round wooden balls... more

Energy from Wood | 18 Apr. 2018

From prototype to award-winning market leader

Just a year after the premiere of the prototype at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover, the original e-stove from Thermoelect GmbH is now celebrating its... more

Surface treatment | 11 Apr. 2018

Works even if you're color-blind!

Hesse's new pocket-sized COLOR Reader quickly and precisely matches the shades customers select from color charts at the touch of a button. more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 21 Mar. 2018

No need to knock on wood with MAKA!

With the launch of its new modular machining center, MAKA Systems aims to tap into a wider market for its otherwise usually highly... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 14 Mar. 2018

Leaving the competition in the dust!

With its patented vacuum valve system, the latest generation of VUSS vacuum grippers from AERO-LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH can safely lift a... more

Scientific Research and Education | 07 Mar. 2018

Watch out, Iron Man - Wooden Man is after your title!

Liangbing Hu and Teng Li from the University of Maryland believe the lightweight and cost-effective high-tech wood they've developed will... more

Scientific Research and Education | 28 Feb. 2018

Robot cells on the move

A robot cell from Berlin-based engineering company Artis is set to enhance wood processing research at Eberswalde University for Sustainable... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 21 Feb. 2018

New generation of cordless tools

Tool manufacturer Festool is further expanding its range of cordless professional tools. The innovative 18 volt ISC 240 insulating-material... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 07 Feb. 2018

The Internet of Things is poised to enter new spheres

Michael Weinig AG is as yet the sole representative of the woodworking machinery sector in the new "MindSphere World" user association. The... more

Scientific Research and Education | 24 Jan. 2018

Clear vision for woodworking specialists

Although Lars Berglund and his team at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology are not the first who have managed to produce... more

Surface treatment | 17 Jan. 2018

Much more than just a cover-up!

In partnership with HOMAG, IVM Chemicals is continuing to expand its technical center in Herrenberg, creating a space to showcase... more

Scientific Research and Education | 13 Dec. 2017

Bark and 3D printing - watch this space!

Bern University of Applied Sciences is one of the partners involved in recent studies under Switzerland's "Resource Wood" National Research... more

Scientific Research and Education | 01 Nov. 2017

Wood foam - a renewable insulation solution

A new research project is set to drive forward the development of insulation materials based on renewable materials. more

Surface Technology | 27 Sep. 2017

Bespoke brushes

KULLEN-KOTI GmbH has over one hundred years of expertise in the technical brush segment, and this extraordinary background shines through in... more

Surface Technology | 06 Sep. 2017

LIGNA marks clear upward trend

LIGNA 2017 exceeded all of Alberto Maestri's expectations: "There's a clear upward trend," says the managing director of Cefla Finishing. He... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 09 Aug. 2017

Filament with a pepper flavor

At LIGNA 2017, 3N Kompetenzzentrum Niedersachsen and partners from research and industry showed how wood and natural fibers can be used to... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 05 Jul. 2017

Roll on the next LIGNA!

Horst Klaes GmbH & Co KG from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler was so successful with its customized software solutions at LIGNA 2017 that the... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 14 Jun. 2017

Yet another LIGNA success!

When a French sawmilling company and an Italian supplier of scanning solutions meet in northern Germany to sign a deal that benefits... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 31 May. 2017

Shape and go!

Startup Okinlab was at LIGNA 2017 to showcase form.bar, the world’s first web application to offer customers a truly intuitive way to design... more

Surface Technology | 26 May. 2017

For a perfect finish

The WAGNER GROUP is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to present a complete range of new products and solutions for coating and bonding applications... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 26 May. 2017

Connecting the world

Lamello is at LIGNA 2017 to present the Cabineo, a one-piece connector installed in a drilled or routed area to connect structures using... more

Intelligent manufacturing | 25 May. 2017

Always forward, never back!

"Think Forward" is the slogan of the Italian Biesse Group at LIGNA 2017. On an impressive 5,000 square meters of exhibition space, trade... more

Surface Technology | 25 May. 2017

Pushing the boundaries in water-based coatings

Remmers, an SME manufacturer of wood paints, varnishes and industrial coatings, is at LIGNA 2017 to showcase its research credentials. As... more

Forestry Technology | 24 May. 2017

At your side

Italian-based Baumann, one of the leading suppliers of sideloaders, is on the open-air site at LIGNA 2017 to present the latest enhancements... more

CNC technology | 24 May. 2017

Always a perfect fit

It isn't just LIGNA that has a new exhibition space concept in 2017 - COBUS ConCept has also repositioned itself in Hall 15. With COBUS... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 23 May. 2017

An Italian makeover!

LIGNA 2017 marks the first year that the Italy-based SCM Group is exhibiting its extensive product portfolio at one large stand. The... more

Automation technology | 23 May. 2017

The next step in cabinetmaking!

HOLZ-HER is at LIGNA 2017 to showcase NEXTEC, a new technology set to revolutionize the way that cabinetmakers work. With no need for... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 22 May. 2017

New lease on life

Decades of mechanical engineering by Panhans are being successfully continued under the umbrella of HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH, as can be... more

Transport logistics | 22 May. 2017

New and improved crate and pallet technology

Crate and pallet assembly has remained virtually unchanged for decades. Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG, European market leader in industrial... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 21 May. 2017

An exhibit that is cutting edge in more ways than one

Picking up one of the key themes at LIGNA 2017, Hans Hundegger AG is exhibiting a whole range of solutions for networked manufacturing.... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 21 May. 2017

Another successful innovation!

Sicko, which manufactures stacking and handling plants for the woodworking industry, is at LIGNA 2017 with a live demonstration of the new X... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 21 May. 2017

Truck stop

Festool, which manufactures high-quality power tools, has two showcases at LIGNA 2017: A newly designed indoor stand in Hall 13 and an... more

Sawmill Technology | 20 May. 2017

A new chapter in panel saws

Otto Mayer Maschinenfabrik GmbH has been specializing in automated material feeding for panel saws for over a quarter of a century. Mayer is... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 20 May. 2017

High-performance shredders with a bite

UNTHA shredding technology GmbH is at LIGNA 2017 to present the QR class - a new generation of versatile single-shaft shredders that ensure... more

Integrated Woodworking | 20 May. 2017

Visualizing the dream home - and then making it a reality!

Right on cue for LIGNA, software house Palette CAD is not only integrating an optional Bluetooth interface for laser measuring devices from... more

Energy from Wood | 19 May. 2017

A hundred years old - but the heat is still on!

Founded as a family-run business in 1917, Viessmann has become one of the world's leading international manufacturers of heating, industrial... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 19 May. 2017

Window fitters can finally see the light

Otto Martin Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG (MARTIN) from Ottobeuren is at LIGNA 2017 with its entire portfolio of innovative woodworking... more

Timber Construction | 19 May. 2017

Raise the roof!

Visitors to LIGNA 2017 in Hannover are invited to check out the brand new ST telescopic drywall support from BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KG. more

Joinery trades | 18 May. 2017

So that's what woodworkers look like!

Top photographer Marco Leibetseder is inviting carpenters, cabinetmakers and window fitters to be photographed for their very own cover for... more

Energy from Wood | 18 May. 2017

Who doesn't want a good press?

SPÄNEX GmbH is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to showcase its comprehensive range of briquetting presses, which it is expanding with the new... more

Surface Technology | 18 May. 2017

Automated robot coating

Range + Heine GmbH, producer of systems for coating wood elements, is at LIGNA 2017 with a wide-ranging showcase, including a fully... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 17 May. 2017

Long-lasting connections

KNAPP, the Austrian specialist in state-of-the-art connection systems, is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to premiere its universal and... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 17 May. 2017

A revolution in color

IPAC from Austria is at LIGNA 2017 to unveil a new digital printing software solution to expand its Advanced Colour Measurement System... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 17 May. 2017

Hard metal from Luxembourg

The CERATIZIT Group from Luxembourg has announced a number of product innovations for the wood processing industry at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 16 May. 2017

Machines that ensure you make the cut

Family-run JOSTING Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is presenting a number of exhibits at LIGNA 2017, including the latest version of the ZFS... more

Logistics 4.0 meets Industry 4.0 | 16 May. 2017

Everything under control

ATEMAG Aggregatetechnologie und Manufaktur AG is driving forward digitalization in its sector of industry with its control 4.0 system, which... more

Sawmill Technology | 16 May. 2017

Trailblazing aid for saw operators

Wilhelm Altendorf GmbH & Co. KG is at LIGNA 2017 to present the world premiere of Altendorf MAGIS, a pioneering new operator guidance system... more

Energy from Wood | 15 May. 2017

Technology that allows us to breathe easy

Nolting Holzfeuerungstechnik GmbH has been manufacturing high-quality and eco-friendly biomass firing systems in the 70- to 3,000-watt power... more

Forestry Technology | 15 May. 2017

Taking training to the road

Visitors to LIGNA can try their hand on an exciting saw simulator at the stand of DeSH (Federal Association of the German Sawmill and Wood... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 15 May. 2017

New tool to combat thermal bridges

Tool specialist Mafell has put together a whole package of innovations for LIGNA 2017 in Hannover. Among other things, it is unveiling a... more

Sawmill Technology | 14 May. 2017

When only red will cut it

...at least when it comes to sawmill knives: The Remscheid-based HDS Group is staging a premiere at LIGNA as it exhibits its ThermoCut... more

Forestry Technology | 14 May. 2017

No stack too high!

Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to showcase its exceptionally versatile and flexible L 580 LogHandler XPower with... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 13 May. 2017

LIGNA is once again at the cutting edge

HOMAG is at LIGNA to show for the first time how a modular system - "One Platform for Integrated Solutions" - can be used to configure... more

Energy from Wood | 13 May. 2017

The cogeneration unit for the living room

HE Energy GmbH is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to present a world first - the e-stove, which supplies heat, electricity and hot water in equal... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 12 May. 2017

Hitting the nail on the head every time

The BECK Fastener Group is at LIGNA 2017 to present LignoLoc, the first nailgun-compatible wooden nails for innovative applications in... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 12 May. 2017

State-of-the-art CAD measuring system that helps even the most skilled

Flexijet GmbH is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to show why its fast, flexible and precise measuring systems have become indispensable aids,... more

Energy from Wood | 12 May. 2017

Rethinking landscape management - a lightbulb moment

The Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (Agency for Renewable Resources - FNR) is in Hall 11 and at the Firewood Production Line special... more

Automation technology | 11 May. 2017

The fine art of mechanical engineering from the Netherlands

Marinus Machinebouw B.V. is at LIGNA 2017 to showcase two truly powerful innovations - the Powermax Finger Jointer & Defecting Saw and the... more

Scientific Research and Education | 11 May. 2017

Protecting the forests - and changing perceptions?

Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences is presenting HIPHAR, a cooperation project where research institutes are working with industry... more

CNC technology | 11 May. 2017

High-precision 5-axis system for boundless creativity

FELDER is injecting a hearty dose of creativity into LIGNA 2017 with numerous trade fair premieres at a number of stands in Hall 13. One of... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 10 May. 2017

Music to the ears!

In addition to its innovative tool portfolio, Swabian company Festool, a premium manufacturer of system products for tradespeople, is also... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 10 May. 2017

Cut out the noise!

At LIGNA 2017, ProLock won’t be making a song and dance about the cutting quality of its innovative GlueLiner LowNoise saw blades for making... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 10 May. 2017

The grinder that makes life easy

The new FX5 Linear 5-axis CNC tool grinder from ANCA Europe GmbH plugs the gap in the innovative FX Linear series and is making its debut at... more

Sawmill Technology | 09 May. 2017

Optimum blade control thanks to Swiss precision

Chaco, which has specialized in saw blade guides for over 60 years, is at LIGNA to showcase a contactless electronic blade control system... more

Supply chain | 09 May. 2017

A new era in timber handling

SENNEBOGEN, an international one-stop supplier in the crane technology and material handling sectors, is exhibiting in the outdoor area at... more

Automation | 09 May. 2017

A breath of fresh air

Kaeser Kompressoren SE is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to present Sigma Air Manager 4.0, the latest generation of the master controller for all... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 08 May. 2017

Nothing lifts better than nothing

Handling specialist Schmalz from Glatten in the Black Forest is showcasing high-performance systems for manual and automated vacuum handling... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 08 May. 2017

Three workshop newcomers

British company Toolstream Ltd is bringing not one but three new precision-crafted power tools from the successful Triton brand to LIGNA... more

Surface Technology | 08 May. 2017

Gentlemen, start your engines!

Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a performance-focused system specialist for complete coating installations, is showcasing three... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 05 May. 2017

Squaring the circle

Paul Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to premiere its flexible CGL rip saw. more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 04 May. 2017

The strong, silent type

LEUCO, the tool manufacturer with the prominent "U" in its name, is exhibiting at LIGNA 2017 under the banner "Magentify Wood Processing".... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 03 May. 2017

Revolutionizing the wood release agent sector

Zeller+Gmelin is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to present a range of innovative wood release agents, including Multiboard Ultra, which has been... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 02 May. 2017

Innovative measuring system for circular saw blades

iBlade, a startup specializing in customized repair and service solutions, is at LIGNA 2017 to present SawControl 800V2 pro, a fully... more

Sawmill Technology | 28 Apr. 2017

Letting rip

High-performance resawing with state-of-the-art circular saw blade technology - that's the promise by SERRA Maschinenbau GmbH with its new... more

Energy from Wood | 27 Apr. 2017

No fake news with this press

Ruf Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to unveil new briquetting presses. At the heart of its presentation is the Ruf... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 26 Apr. 2017

Looking sharp

Sharpening specialist VOLLMER is at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover to show how the new VOLLMER CC 355 production system can sharpen circular saw... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 25 Apr. 2017

Focus on new technologies for the wood industry

imos AG, a furniture and interior design software developer, is at LIGNA 2017 with a revamped portfolio of solutions. As well as the new... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 24 Apr. 2017

Making the workplace safer

RUWI has made a name for itself nationally and internationally with versatile tool-free clamping technology, organizational systems and... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 21 Apr. 2017

Making the most of an untapped resource!

Leitz GmbH & Co. KG is at LIGNA 2017 as a member of international network "PalmwoodNet" and is unveiling the results of development work for... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 20 Apr. 2017

Whether wet or dry, this is how to transform your wood production

BIATEC is at LIGNA 2017 to unveil BLT WoodCut, a revolutionary patented technology specially developed for optimum cutting of wet and dry... more

Wood Based Panel Production | 19 Apr. 2017

Avoid getting into a scrape with particle board production costs!

At LIGNA 2017, BINOS GmbH is exhibiting the new Ultra Scraper, a user-friendly particle board production solution for the ultimate in... more

Energy from Wood | 17 Apr. 2017

Highly efficient

At LIGNA 2017 in Hannover, Austrian company Herz Energietechnik GmbH will be exhibiting the pelletstar CONDENSATION with over 106 percent... more

Transport logistics | 14 Apr. 2017

An all-rounder fit to join the joiners!

Sortimo International GmbH has over forty years of experience in producing customized van racking solutions. The portfolio that the company... more

Surface Technology | 12 Apr. 2017

A nightmare for pyromaniacs

Leading Finnish paint and coating manufacturer Tikkurila is premiering its new Fontefire fire-retardant coating at LIGNA in Hannover. more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 10 Apr. 2017

Find the right way at LIGNA 2017 with WEG

WEG, one of the world's leading suppliers of drive technology, is using its LIGNA premiere to showcase its innovative drive solutions for... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 07 Apr. 2017

A smart approach to cabinetmaking

Wood IQ GmbH Lohmeyer, which specializes in wood processing machinery for cabinetmaking, is at LIGNA 2017 to unveil the new BAZ 875 IQ CNC... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 05 Apr. 2017

Brand new but dry behind the ears already!

STELA Laxhuber GmbH is exhibiting the RecuDry System at LIGNA 2017, its new heat recovery technology for drying biomass. more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 03 Apr. 2017

Diverse sawing technology from Switzerland

Vertical sawing is about much more than simply getting a clean cut through wood-based materials. The portfolio that Striebig AG is... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 29 Mar. 2017

Brand new - high-pressure duct humidification

Merlin Technology GmbH from Tumeltsham in Austria is at LIGNA 2017 to unveil its new ORBIT WING air humidification plant, which uses MICRO... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 22 Mar. 2017

An eye for detail

As every carpenter knows, when planing wood, you need a good pair of eyes to spot knots - the points where a branch had once grown that are... more

Integrated Woodworking | 15 Mar. 2017

Digital "logging" and much, much more from the homeland of lumberjacks

Canadian 20-20 Technologies is at LIGNA 2017 with a dedicated ERP solution for the furniture industry designed to boost sales and cut order... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 08 Mar. 2017

4,000 square meters x Industry 4.0 = maximum customer benefit

With a new exhibition space concept in place at LIGNA 2017 in Hannover, the Weinig Group will for the first time ever have a 4,000 m2 stand... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 01 Mar. 2017

Take your seat in the fox’s head!

As crafty as its namesake in nature and specially designed for handling machines, the Fox Cab from Terex Fuchs is among the winners of the... more

Forestry Technology | 22 Feb. 2017

A chipper with an important place in the value-creation chain

Not all chippers are the same. Doppstadt, manufacturer of plants and shredding technology, is at LIGNA 2017 to showcase its DH 812 LD mobile... more

Surface Technology | 17 Feb. 2017

Saving the best till last – new top coats!

AkzoNobel’s Sikkens Wood Coatings brand aims to set a new standard in workmanship and surface protection with three new top coats for... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 17 Feb. 2017

Hot new product

The Turkish ON-IS MAK Group has decades of experience in manufacturing vacuum presses and thermoforming machines under the brand name Ribex... more

Surface Technology | 16 Feb. 2017

Refined sanding process

LIGNA 2017 visitors on the look-out for the ideal machine for white wood sanding, MDF sanding and, most importantly, intermediate lacquer... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 16 Feb. 2017

Full control in batch-size-1 manufacturing

The new Duplex-Inline-Scanner that Hecht Electronic AG is exhibiting at LIGNA 2017 is ideal for process control in the production line,... more

Machine Components & Automation Technology | 15 Feb. 2017

Master your material flow

According to the experts at Systraplan, rising variant diversity combined with order-related batch size-1-production require one thing above... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 15 Feb. 2017

Konstantin – the sharpest knife in the drawer!

Aigner-Werkzeuge GmbH from Taufkirchen in Austria is celebrating its debut presentation at LIGNA with a range of new products. Among them is... more

Surface finishing technology | 15 Feb. 2017

An app a day keeps the doctor away

Although there isn’t quite an app for everything yet, there is now even one for the harmful vibrations generated when working with random... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 14 Feb. 2017

They don’t come any smaller – the new imaging laser scanner from Leica

If you have an iPad, all you need is the new Leica BLK360 and your compact dream team can capture the world around you in high-resolution 3D... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 14 Feb. 2017

Make the cut – with the new Performance.CUT

Performance.CUT from IMA Klessmann GmbH is a special compact machine that combines the advantages of nesting with the speed of sawing... more

Tools & Machinery Custom & Mass Production | 13 Feb. 2017

Keep on turning!

The vacuum lifting devices from euroTECH cover a wide range of handling solutions, from compact series equipment to custom-developed special... more