Overview Market Research and Trends Product Development & Technical Research Marketing Tools Key Links Manufacturing Processes FII-MDP-09-0063 Development of innovative preheating technology for MPB engineered wood products [New] This project extends on prior year funded work (high temperature preheating of MPB-attacked logs for optimized processing into stand composites) to introduce and evaluate the impact of RF technology on the manufacturing process of stand based engineered wood products. UBC – Department of Wood Science [Results Summary 189KB | Full Report 2,011KB]     FII-MDP-09-0083 Development of Cross Lamination Technology for MPB engineered wood products [New] A detailed study that focuses on the development of MPB cross laminated engineered wood products (cross laminated veneer lumber and cross laminated timber) which can add value and increase the utilization of the MPB resource. UBC – Department of Wood Science [Results Summary 197KB | Full Report 1 3,497KB Full Report 2 3,325KB]     FII-MDP-09-0090 Finishing of MPB Affected Lodgepole Pine Wood [New] This project completes prior year funded research work to develop pre-treatments to prevent the discoloration of paint films and opaque finishes on MPB-affected wood products, while restricting water absorption and swelling. UBC – Department of Wood Science – Centre for Advanced Wood Processing [Results Summary 193KB | Full Report 257KB]     FII-MDP-09-0098 Evaluating the use of low pressure steam & cold water spray during the drying of MPB lumber [New] This project evaluates the impact of using low pressure steam and cold water spray systems on product quality and phytosanitary requirements when drying MPB-affected lumber with a low initial moisture content. FPInnovations – Forintek Division [Results Summary 186KB | Full Report 1,310KB]     Archived projects from 2008. Archived projects from 2007 and prior. Acrobat Reader required to view pdfs, free download, if needed « back to Product Development & Technical Research page   Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap