March 2009 Volume 81 Number 3
FEATURES
30 Robotic cell solves
production problem
Technology and lean manufacturing open up automotive market for Paladin Industries.
24 New plywood line
complements veneer capability
Automated ply wood line cuts lead time
and labor for panel and veneer supplier.
32 Changing for the better
Nickell Moulding Co. shows that an eco-friendly initiative helps more than just the
environment.
36 Software maximizes
plywood cutting efficiency
New markets and technology support help ply wood frame
maker adapt.
On the cover: Photo courtesy of Paladin Industries.
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