Use the ©: Protect Your Good Works from Infringement by the Competition
Copyright laws prevent others from displaying your creations. Safeguard your favorite ads, software, packaging and more by learning to use the “©.”

Measuring a Rough Mill EMC: What are Plant Conditions Doing to Your Wood?
Temperature and humidity conditions in the rough mill itself may be affecting the quality of your carefully selected wood. Accurately measuring EMC in your rough mill could make a difference.

A Road Paved with Good Intentions
The DOT’s Hours of Service Proposal is expected to increase furniture transportation costs as it slows down delivery schedules. Specialty Furniture Carriers join the battle to defeat the proposal, citing concerns about existing driver shortages, JIT delivery and non-driving hours.

Comparing Bending Fatigue Life of Dowel Joints: Strength Levels of Wood Components Vary
As more plywood and engineered composites are used for upholstered furniture frames, information relating to the fatigue strength of various joints becomes increasingly important. See the results of a continuing study at Mississippi State University.

Importing CAD Files Into Your CNC Machining Center
Seamless production techniques are easily used for cabinets that include a straight box-type construction. But what happens when you want to implement a contour design to your cabinetry? Find out how the experts advised Sellen Construction’s Cabinet Division.

Custom Cue Shop Racks Up Sales
This manufacturer of custom cues for professional pool players found himself behind the eight ball when it came to meeting his customers’ needs. The technology of a CNC router changed all that, allowing him to take his craftsmanship to a new level.

Residential Furniture: Bigger Houses, Baby Boomers, “Generation Y” and Home Offices
Economic indicators point to at least 10 more years of steady growth in the residential furniture industry, making it a great investment opportunity. Interested in expanding?

OSHA inspections target noise, dust, safety gear and electrical conditions
Have you ever wondered what an OSHA inspector is looking for when he or she enters your plant? Bob Adams, Safety Standards Officer with North Carolina OSHA tells all.

It Was an Honor Just to be Nominated: The Challenger Award Finalists
Get in on the latest in revolutionary, creative and forward-thinking technology from these so honored finalists.

A Lighter Look: Consumers Stick with Old Faithfuls — Cherry, Maple and Oak
When it comes to wood species, the industry has its own chicken-or-egg argument: Are consumers or designers driving the market toward a lighter look? Check out this story and decide for yourself.

A Sticky Situation
See what industy experts say about the glue-up process and the factors you should consider when choosing adhesive.

Creating Space
Athens Furniture Industry created manufacturing space by consolidating the rough mill operations for each of its three plants. With a new common sense production flow, this company expects major improvements in production and yield.