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Jan/Feb 10
Boating-A Peal Under The Sail
Created by Computer Numberic Control (CNC) machines, a solution for boat building has matured. The last sailing yacht designed by marine architect Carlo Sciarelli was manufactured entirely with wood by numeric control machines. by F.F. Nautech
A Topsolid Case Study
Regular use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software in their design and production at Ivry-sur-Seine has allowed Fourniture to establish a reputation in the wood industry. by Ellen Marie Hickey, marketing manager, Missler Software
Particleboard And Fiberboard
These two engineered products are indispensable commodities in the building trade. Augustine Quek gives the lowdown on them.
Gold At The Bottom Of The World
When hundreds of ragged gold miners arrived in New Zealand in the 1860s, fresh from the gold fields of California, they could not have foreseen that the seeds of Pinus radiate, bundled with their socks and blankets would create a second source of 'gold', bringing wealth to the Pacific nation 150 years later. by Jacquetta Bell, Nelson journalist
Market Outlook 2010
It is the start of the new year and in the wake of the global economic downturn, FDM Asia has asked three players on their thoughts about what 2010 has in store for the industry
Re-Focus On Asia
Chris Osborne, the managing director of Homag Asia, shares his opinion on areas that woodworking processing will take when 2010 comes. Daniel Cai reports
Timber Ambition
Timber, when partnered with smart interior design, can give urban living a continuous 'facelift' without harming the environment. by Joseph Chia, industrial designer
Solid Demand Despite Growing Scarcity
The solid wood furniture market progresses in a specific direction despite its limited supply. Some can venture to state that it is heading in this direction because of its increasing scarcity. by Augustine Quek
The 'WOW Residence' - A Dream Imported
Michael Hermens, a timber importer, simply wanted to show everyone what could be done in a tropical climate with woods from the world. by Michael Buckley, Turnstone Singapore
A Powerful Footprint
As the world's second largest timber consumer, China has a significant impact on the global forest products trade, and as a result, represents a powerful ecological footprint that can influence the sustainability of the world's forests, by Betsy Hickman, communications manager, Global Forest and Trade Network, World Wildlife Fund
Status And Challenges
Sustaining tropical forests requires more than general policies and guidelines. Governmental and international corporate as well as non-profit organisations will need to cooperate and coordinate to find a mutually beneficial meeting point. by Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, FIWSc
Indiawood 2010 (Preview)
Upswing In Singapore, IFFS 2010 (Preview)
WMF 2010 Beijing (Preview)
ZOW In Shenzhen (Preview)
Domotex Asia / Chinafloor 2010 (Preview)

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