The price of diesel fuel has risen dramatically in the last few months. As a result, FPInnovations has received numerous inquiries from its members regarding the fuel surcharges they pay their contractors.
New report on modelling a continuous digester extraction zone
A new report published by FPInnovations, Modeling a Continuous Digester Extraction Zone, by an Approximated Flow Model, is now available for viewing and downloading from FPInnovations’ online research library.
PIT Group tests electric yard trucks for life in Canada
With an increased focus and need to reduce Canada’s GHG emissions, identifying and implementing viable options for shifting to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and low-emission vehicles (LEV) in the forest industry have been of increasing interest.
News Release: FPInnovations committed to reduce carbon footprint through tall wood construction in Canada
The updated version of the Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in Canada is now available
Proactive maintenance: An approach that pays off
In Canada, the sawmill industry is a key manufacturing sector in lumber production for Canadian use and export.
Boiler Optimization: A cost-effective solution to lower GHG emissions and increase profit
Mills are constantly looking for ways to increase profitability while decreasing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Just released! Operational manual for commercial thinning in British Columbia
In British Columbia, the large-scale application of Commercial Thinning (CT) has become increasingly important over the last few years.
Tried and true: Proper use of preserved wood
Using the right wood product in the right application is essential to reap its maximum value and meet end-user performance expectations.
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Survey on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
FPInnovations is conducting a national survey on the usage of Advanced Driver Assistance System in logging and chip hauling: FPInnovations’ 2022 Forest Transportation Safety Improvement Survey.
“Hot” topic: Monitoring log temperature gain for improved debarking
The wood products industry has been looking for ways to optimize debarking operations for many years. Higher production speeds lead to higher log volumes being processed by each debarker with little opportunity for operator supervision or intervention.
Peer-reviewed article published: “Fast Self-Assembly of Scalable Photonic Cellulose Nanocrystals and Hybrid Films via Electrophoresis”
A peer-reviewed article entitled “Fast Self-Assembly of Scalable Photonic Cellulose Nanocrystals and Hybrid Films via Electrophoresis” and co-authored by FPInnovations was published in the internationally recognized scientific publication Advanced Materials (Volume 34, Issue 7, February 17, 2022).
Peer-reviewed article published: “Web lateral instability caused by nonuniform paper properties”
A peer-reviewed article entitled “Web lateral instability caused by nonuniform paper properties” and co-authored by FPInnovations was published in the internationally recognized technical publication TAPPI JOURNAL (January 2022, Volume 21 No. 1).
Hügelkultur as a debris management technique in forest fuel reduction treatments
Hügelkultur (“mound-culture”) is a technique in agricultural settings that stores excess woody debris and allows it to slowly rot over years or decades.
Just released! On-board computers tutorial
FPInnovations has launched its latest knowledge transfer tool, the Tutorial on Best practices to ensure the quality of processed logs and data from the on-board computers.
Peer-reviewed article published: “Electro-osmotic Actuators from Cellulose Nanocrystals and Nanocomposite Hydrogels”
A peer-reviewed FPInnovations article entitled “Electro-osmotic Actuators from Cellulose Nanocrystals and Nanocomposite Hydrogels” was published in the international multidisciplinary journal ACS Applied Polymer Materials (Volume 3, Issue 12, December 2021).
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Now available online: Canada’s forest sector and climate change webinar
You missed the webinar on the Role of Canada’s Forest Sector for Economic Development and Climate Change Mitigation? No problem, it is now available online.
The future of forestry transportation: ZEVs and LEVs driving change in emission and cost reductions
With an increased focus and need to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the ongoing need to reduce transportation costs — in part as a result of carbon taxes —, identifying and implementing viable options for shifting to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and low-emission vehicles (LEV) in the forest industry have been of increasing interest due to their lower fuel use and lower GHG emissions.
Roll on, roll off: How FPInnovations’ RTF can be the solution to better roll performance
From paper linerboard and tissue to aluminum foil and plastic films, FPInnovations’ Roll Testing Facility (RTF) can test any flexible web materials and can troubleshoot roll performance and web handling issues.
Tackling climate change, one road at a time
Climate change is a growing threat to the world’s population. Discussions at the recent COP26 Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, concluded with a goal of Net Zero by 2050, a statement that reiterates the importance of finding solutions to reduce GHG emissions.
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