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Plant aerodynamics: how trees resist wind storms without breaking
When a very strong wind, some trees bend without breaking and others fall. The key is in its natural aerodynamics: roots, flexibility of the trunk and shape of the crown. When a wind storm hits forests and cities, the scene can seem chaotic: some trees bend almost touching the ground and survive, while others snap like matches.
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The new headquarters of Casa FOA in Buenos Aires: the return to Barracas with Palacio Molina
• Casa FOA defines its 2026 roadmap with a commitment that redoubles its federal and patrimonial DNA. After 14 years of that monumental FOA House, in Molina Ciudad (the real estate project located just across the street, also designed by the Dujovne-Hirsch studio), the architecture, design and landscaping exhibition returns to Barracas.
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From treatment to material design: the rise of built-in fire protection for wood panels and engineered timber
Manufacturers are exploring fire-retardant systems integrated into the substrate to reduce jobsite uncertainty while balancing emissions and performance.
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Turning "waste" into product: shavings, drying, and biomass process heat
Jackson Lumber Harvester combines wood shaving mills, drying systems and Webb® biomass burners to convert low-value wood streams into consistent shavings and usable process heat.
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Decorative panels as industrial "skin": melamine and wood veneer
Enchapadora San Juan manufactures decorative MDF/MDP panels finished in melamine and wood veneer for furniture and interiors-where surface texture, gloss control and repeatability become technical advantages.
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Bio-based wood adhesives: lignin, glyoxal, and the next resin wave
April 2026 studies point to formaldehyde-free lignin/biopolymer networks approaching standard dry performance-now the race is scaling, wet strength, and stable process windows.
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Drawers as systems: undermount soft-close slides
Alce Herrajes SH supplies undermount soft-close drawer slides: a concealed motion system that rewards good tolerances and installation with quieter closing, better perceived quality and more repeatable manufacturing outcomes.
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Folding doors, predictable motion: engineering the Plegamás kit
Metalúrgica Ruedamas’ Plegamás folding system applies a kit-based approach—defined components, adjustability and load criteria—to make closet and furniture fronts more predictable to build, install and maintain.
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Profiles and hardware as a system: lighting and ergonomics
F.D.M. combines aluminum profiles, accessories and LED integration for kitchens and wardrobes, focused on repeatable installation, durability and user experience.
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