Industry Updates
Curated trade, equipment, and market updates for frame-shop owners — each article includes an XKY take on what it means for your line.
For frame shops
What is changing in framing — and why it matters
We add a handful of curated updates each week with an XKY perspective on equipment, trade, and market shifts. Latest added July 13, 2026.
SCM at IWF: Advanced Technology, Automation and a Stronger North American Organization to Support Customer Growth
SCM will showcase a comprehensive range of woodworking technologies, automation solutions, and digital services at IWF 2026, with a nearly 25,000 sq ft booth. Highlights include the Lean Cell (entry-level high-speed nest
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Forestry technology innovation drives global growth as INTERFORST Munich to showcase digitalisation, automation and smart machinery transformation
The article reports that the global forestry sector is transforming with automation, digitalisation, and sustainability. INTERFORST 2026 in Munich (15-18 October 2026) will showcase next-generation machinery and digital
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Stirling Machinery to showcase advanced wood processing solutions at WoodTECH 2026 in Rotorua and Brisbane
Stirling Machinery will exhibit at WoodTECH 2026 in Rotorua (18-19 June) and Brisbane (23-24 June), with Managing Director Craig Honeyman presenting on workforce innovation and technology integration to address skills sh
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New full-size CNC machines
Woodworking Network reports on new full-size CNC machines introduced to the market. The article details specifications and capabilities of these machines, including their size, spindle options, and control systems, aimed
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Heinz Dürr Awards 2026 recognise breakthrough innovations in sustainable manufacturing, automation and customer experience
The Dürr Group presented Heinz Dürr Awards 2026 to five teams for innovations in sustainable manufacturing, automation, and customer experience. Winners included projects: Paint Shop of the Future, battery cell filling s
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HOMAG SAWTEQ S-65: A revolutionary panel saw for advanced woodworking production
The article introduces the HOMAG SAWTEQ S-65 panel saw, highlighting its precision, automation, and productivity features. It details technical specifications such as saw blade projection (60 mm), cutting length (2,900 m
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Stiles Machinery’s Manufacturing Solutions Seminar showcased automation, scalable technologies - Woodworking Network
Stiles Machinery held its Spring Manufacturing Solutions Seminar on April 1-2, 2026, in High Point, North Carolina. The event featured live demonstrations of automated robotic cells (ORRA by Automatech Robotik), automate
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