Technology Forum

As the name suggests, the mission of the Engineered Wood Technology Association is to encourage and facilitate the exchange of information about technology advancements for profitable application by the engineered wood products industry. Contained here are articles on technology topics that have appeared in EWTA’s Engineered Wood Journal or been submitted by EWTA members or others. Article ideas are welcome. Please see the Writer's Guidelines in the Engineered Wood Journal section of this website for submission criteria.

• Ahead of the Pack: What Forest Industry Managers Think About Achieving and Measuring Innovation
• Back into Service: Tips on Restarting an Idled Facility
• Blast-Off: Background and Benefits of Blast Cleaning Presses with Dry Ice
• Clear the Air: The Use of Bio-Oxidation for Industrial Air Emissions Control
• CORRIM Update: New Research Gives More Proof of the Environmental Merits of Wood Products
• Cut and Dried: Tips on Increasing Veneer Dryer Energy Efficiency
• Errors of Emission: Troubleshooting and Preventing Wood Dryer RTO Failures
• Fire Prevention: A Handful of Dust Can Destroy Your Facility
• Fluid Test: Fluid Analysis and Hot Oil System Review for Press Platen Systems
• Formaldehyde–Just the Facts, The Basics Behind this “Building Block” Chemical
• Heat Lo$$: The Cost-Saving Benefits of Press Platen Mold Insulation
• Lean Manufacturing: Processing Buzzword or Operational Lifesaver?
• Making Your Mark: Comparing Ink-Jet Marking Technologies
• Process Improvement: Light Transmission Method of Green Veneer Moisture Sorting
• Reducing Variation: The Role of Statistical Process Control in Advancing Product Quality
• Safety at Stake: Managing Combustible Dust in the Workplace
• Saving Energy: Maximizing Veneer Dryer Efficiency with Today's Top Performers
• Sensing Disaster: How Infrared Heat Detectors Can Reduce Mill Fire and Explosion Risks
• Service Life: Treatments for Improving the Durability of Engineered Wood Products
• Social Studies: What Type of Social Media Is Best for Your Company?
• Staying in Control: Improving Flake Blending and Mat Forming in Older OSB Mills
• Technology Management: Making the Most of Research and Technology Investments
• The THz Solution: Prospects for Terahertz Imaging Technology
• The War on Mold: New Treatments Aiding in Fight Against Ancient Fungus
• Thinking Small: The Future of Nanotechnology in the Forest Products Industry
• Variation Reduction: Avoiding the Process Improvement Paradox
• ZAP! Engineering Wood with Microwave and Radio Frequencies