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FEATURES TECHNOLOGY

14 Woodworking Wonders 35 Strength, Durability, And Aesthetics Of Corner
MTC’s Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2024 shatters Joints And Edge Banding In Furniture Design
expectations with exceptional creativity and Corner joints and edge banding are essential
enthusiasm from wood waste. By Malaysian Timber components that significantly impact the strength,
Council (MTC) durability, and aesthetic appeal of particleboard
furniture. This review examines the critical role of
edge banding in enhancing the performance of
FOCUS corner joints, which are fundamental to the overall
quality of panel furniture. By Zoran Vlaović, Tomislav
Gržan, Ivica Župčić, Danijela Domljan and Goran
16 Tropical Timber Market Report Mihulja, University of Zagreb
EU officially delays to EUDR and other countries
look to step up their sustainability efforts and boost
the export competitiveness. ITTO tells us more
about everything that is happening in the timber MATERIALS
market around the world.
46 Methods For Optimisation Of Wooden Structural
32 Man x Machine x Material Elements
An exploration with AI in design & material choice. Timber represents a building material that aligns with
By The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) the environmental demands on the impact of the