In face of a reduced fibre supply related to climate change and conservation, the need to sustainably extract the maximum value from every tree harvested on the landscape has never been higher.

New research from the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre and the University of British Columbia’s Department of Wood Science is looking to increase lumber value and improve sawmilling efficiency.

Hear directly from the researchers at OptiSaw – the one-day education forum for those driving the future of sawmilling – taking place in Kelowna, B.C., on June 9.

Featured presentation: Using log CT scanning and sawing optimization | The effect of wood condition on sawing performance and monitoring

Isabelle Duchesne, research scientist, Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, will share the results of a sawing simulation study that indicates X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning of internal log characteristics, combined with sawing optimization, increases lumber value and improves sawmilling efficiency.

Julie Cool, associate professor of sawmilling optimization at UBC, will discuss how wood conditions – kiln-dried, green, and frozen – have an impact on cutting power, surface quality and dust emissions in the mill, and how sensors can monitor conditions to optimize production.

Plus, network with our exciting group of sponsors who are releasing cutting-edge technology to the market.

Seat are limited and open only to sawmill management and owners, process engineers, continual improvement managers, optimization staff, researchers and design consultants. Register now to secure your spot.

Check out the preliminary agenda, speakers and register online at www.optisaw.com