Three weeks ago, over 300 wood scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and other professionals concerned with lignocellulosic materials from more than 30 countries gathered in Nagoya (Japan) for the 2018 Society of Wood Science and Technology/ Japan Wood Research Society International Convention. The daily videos of the Convention can be watched here: Day 1 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28jhvYpCeoM[/embed] Day 2 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anxmE4jAm0I[/embed] Day 3 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2B1_8KUsoc[/embed] Day 4 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD1p5A6togc[/embed] Day 5 (tour) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38pG14Jsru4[/embed]
Read MoreThe 24th International Wood Machining Seminar will be held in Corvallis, Oregon, from 25th to 30th of August, 2019, hosted by the Oregon State University College of Forestry. This seminar series started in 1963 and provides a forum for leading international researchers and practicing engineers to present and discuss recent advances in wood cutting tools, processes and machinery. Practical information exchange and technical interaction among wood machining professionals are primary objectives.
Read MoreThe 1st International Conference on Timber Structures is being organised by the Wessex Institute in collaboration with the Technical Centre of Wood Industry in Belgium. Rapid advances have recently been made in the development and processing of innovative ecologically friendly wood products. A wide range of new structural shapes can now be fabricated and used to construct buildings and bridges which have minimal impact on the environment. Wood is particularly attractive since it is renewable and has no carbon footprint when it is harvested in a sustainable way. Timber structures are ecologically sound and comparatively low cost. The material lends ...
Read MoreThe 2017 IUFRO All-Division 5 (Forest Products) Conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada from June 12th to 16th, 2017. The Conference is organized jointly by IUFRO Division 5, the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, FPInnovations, and the Society of Wood Science and Technology. In recognition of the pressing global need for the forest sector to be a leader in sustainability, diversification, and innovation, the theme of the 2017 IUFRO Division 5 Conference is: Forest Sector Innovations for a Greener Future. We are organizing a technical session on ‘The Mechanics and Associated Physico-Chemical Dynamics that Exists ...
Read MoreThe 2017 IUFRO All-Division 5 (Forest Products) Conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada from June 12th to 16th, 2017. The Conference is organized jointly by IUFRO Division 5, the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, FPInnovations, and the Society of Wood Science and Technology. In recognition of the pressing global need for the forest sector to be a leader in sustainability, diversification, and innovation, the theme of the 2017 IUFRO Division 5 Conference is: Forest Sector Innovations for a Greener Future. This Innovation/Sustainability theme will form a unifying basis for the week-long Conference and will guide ...
Read MoreOctober 12-13, 2015 27th Annual WMI Workshop on Design, Operation and Maintenance of Saws and Knives, Holiday Inn, Portland Airport, Portland, OR. Call 925-943-5240; visit woodmachining.com.
Read MoreThis year’s International Wood Composites Symposium offers an industry-driven symposium to address markets, policies, codes, new developments and innovations for the wood composites industry. Hear industry leaders identify key global trends, challenges, and opportunities. Network with people you want to meet in industry and research. Exchange ideas and discuss new developments in processes and products. Attend two days of presentations, a poster session, vendor displays, and a networking reception. We look forward to welcoming you to Seattle. Our best personal regards. For more information click here
Read MoreThe University of West Hungary, the BOKU University and the International Academy of Wood Science are pleased to announce the call for papers for the conference “Eco-efficient Resource Wood”. Eco-efficient Resource Wood with special focus on hardwoods Sopron & Vienna, 2014. (14) 15-18th September Discover two Cities in the heart of Europe, and meet scientists, young researchers from all over the world, by accepting the invitation of the three organizers!
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The Forest Service and the National Nanotechnology Initiative have organized a Cellulose Nanomaterials – A Path towards Commercialization workshop
DATE: May 20-21, 2014 LOCATION: USDA Patriot Plaza III Conference Center, 355 E Street SW, Washington D.C. AGENDA: Click here to view the agenda. INVITATION LETTER: Click here to view the invitation letter. The “Cellulose Nanomaterial – A Path Towards Commercialization” workshop is being organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with and co-sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). This workshop will bring together high level executives from government and multiple industrial sectors to identify pathways for the commercialization of cellulose nanomaterials and facilitate communication across industry sectors to determine common challenges. The primary goal of ...
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