Exhibitors witnessed a fabulous first day at AWFS

 Wednesday, July 26, 2023

It was about invention, innovation, and interaction on the first day of the AWFS 2023 edition. The show floor was full of the sounds of machinery, of drilling and cutting, the fall of hammers and the suctions of vacuums. And that was even before the show started.

According to show organizers, this year’s AWFS Fair will host 45% more exhibitors than the 2021 event. From large machinery manufacturers to cutting-edge software providers, a lineup of industry leaders and innovators will converge at the show. 

Monday started with concurrent educational programs, the CNC Bootcamp and the Closets Symposium and ended with a celebration of some of the brightest and best young men and women in the woodworking industry. The event was full of positive vibes as the educational program brought the best talents of woodworking industry.

In addition, the CNC Bootcamp was a daylong educational program that was designed for professional woodworkers new to CNC woodworking or who are just considering getting into CNC Woodworking. The day featured tips and techniques that the woodworking crowd could take home and put to good use. The day ended with a light-hearted look at editorial director Will Sampson’s own first foray into CNC woodworking.

Among many crucial segments, a particular program that dealt with software for CNC. Ken Frye from KCD Software discussed software applications for cabinets, closets, and similar production panel processing applications. Additionally, Edward Powell, managing director of Vectric Ltd., a global software company headquartered in the U.K., discussed many other applications that can either expand the reach of your existing CNC or offer entry points into the world of CNC woodworking.

The day was capped off by the Leadership Reception that honored the 2023 class of the Woodworking Network 40 Under 40. The 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 honors were sponsored by PaintLine.

Let’s take a glance on the upcoming events:

• On Tuesday, learn about Hardware and Materials from seven different exhibitors: MicroJig, Accoya USA, Eagle Aluminum, Alvic USA, Disston Company, 3M, and Shaper Tools.
• Wednesday presentations will focus on Machinery with C.R. Onsrud, Advanced Dimensions, Oneida Air Systems, Bill’s Custom Trim, Neway Corp, Thermwood Corp, All*Star CNC, Nederman, and JPW Industries.
• On Thursday, join these exhibitors to learn about Software: Cabinet Pro Software, Cyncly, MNP LLC, ClosetPro Software, Nederman, and KCD Software.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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