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The Cutting Edge^™ November 2004

Research & Engineering

International Conferences in 2005 - Sponsored by Wood Machining Institute

The Wood Machining Institute, a member of WMMA, is an independent, international center organized to collect, evaluate and disseminate information about wood machining equipment and cutting tools (saws and knives, etc.). The Wood Machining Institute organizes conferences and workshops that are invaluable sources of the latest information in the field. The following conferences are taking place in 2005:

1. ScanTech 2005: The 11th International Conference on Scanning Technology and Process Optimization in the Wood Industry, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 25-26, 2005.
2. SawTech 2005: The 9th International Conference on Sawing Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 27-28, 2005.In addition to informative presentations, both conferences will feature table top exhibits. For more information about the above conferences, or if you are interested in presenting a paper at these conferences, please contact the Wood Machining Institute at the address below. A call for papers for 2005 conferences will be listed on the website: www.woodmachining.com.
   Both conferences will be held in conjunction with the biannual AWFS® Fair Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 27-30, 2005.
3. 20th Annual Workshop on Design, Operation and Maintenance of Circular and Band Saws, Holiday Inn, Seattle Airport, April 14-15, 2005 immediately following the Wood Industry Forum 2005, April 11-13, 2005 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, Washington

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International Conferences in 2005 - Sponsored by Wood Machining Institute
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