Articles about wood science and engineering

CT scanning takes sawmills to the next level

CT scanning of logs is a technology that is now being introduced in the sawmill industry. In the project Sawmill 4.0 led by Luleå University of Technology, just over SEK 12 million is invested to refine the technology and make the manufacturing process more efficient.

Popular with wood in European homes

Many consumers like to have wood in their homes, preferably bright colors with visible twig. These were some of the interesting results presented in a survey on consumer preferences for interior wood that has been conducted in seven European countries.

With a sense of wood and people

In his honorary doctorate lecture, Lars Martinson told shared the interesting story about the family company Martinson's development. What started in 1929 when Lars Martinson's great grandfather Sigurd bought an ambulatory sawmill, has today grown to a leading wood processing group who takes advantage of the latest technology.

Lars Martinson, Honorary Doctor of Technology 2018

Lars Martinson was brought up in Bygdsiljum, Skellefteå and is today CEO of the Martinsons´ business group, which under his leadership has developed into a leading company in the wood products industry.

New computer tomography strengthens wood research

The university's research group in Wood Science and Engineering has been successful in financing a new state-of-the-art computer tomography (CT). The new CT scanner with associated software costs 10 MSEK and is well suited for wood and provides unique opportunities for industrial applications and new research projects.

New project on fungal growth on modified wood-based products under subarctic conditions

In a new project funded by Formas, researchers at the division of Wood Science and Engineering will increase understanding of fungal growth on thermal treated wood in a changing cold climate.

Improved traceability in sawmills increases competitiveness

Using cameras, a type of wood fingerprint can be acquired for logs and boards in sawmills. The individual products can then be tracked throughout the manufacturing process to improve the production processes. Several recognition methods are presented in a new doctoral thesis at Luleå University of Technology.

New leader for WoodCenter North

Bror Sundqvist is the new center director for WoodCenter North at Luleå University of Technology. With his experience from different business, as well as a doctorate in Wood Physics, Bror Sundqvist intends to work to further strengthen collaboration between research and industry.

X-ray makes sawmills more profitable

Norra Timber is now building the world's most modern saw line at the sawmill in Sävar by installing a unique industrial computer tomography. Behind the technology shift is 30 years of research at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå and SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden.

Better sawing techniques creates value

Improved strategies for cutting tropical wood in Mozambique lead to reduced waste and increased refinement, which also promotes export opportunities. These results are now presented in doctoral thesis at Luleå University of Technology.

New wood welder for world-leading research

Wood Science and Engineering has the ambition to become one of the leading research groups in the world in the field wood welding and surface modification of wood. Therefore they have now purchased a wood vibration welder machine, the first in Sweden.

Three dissertations about the wood industry

In June, three researchers in Wood Science and Engineering at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå presented their dissertations. Common to these studies is that they aim to strengthen the Swedish timber industry.

Magnus Fredriksson received a scholarship from Såg i Syd

The Sawmill Association Såg i Syd's Foundation, whose purpose is to through research and education grants promote the sawmill industry's development, has awarded the wood researcher Magnus Fredriksson the scholarship for 2016.

Modified pine as a weatherproof cladding

Ekaterina Sidorova’s licentiate thesis is about using using pine as cladding material for outdoor structures, one example is the project large moose, Stoorn.

Published:27 February 2016
Updated: 11 October 2019
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