EcoReFibre publishes guide to project results
Over the past few years, the EU-funded EcoReFibre research project has developed innovative solutions for the recycling of wood fibre boards and the use of waste wood. The key project …
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Winner of the 2026 TIHD Research Prize
On May 20, 2026, the sponsoring association of the Dresden Institute of Wood Technology selected Marco Mäbert, Martin Hielscher, Martin Direske, and Prof. Dr. Detlef Krug from a pool of …
read moreFrom waste to value: European wood-based panel sector scales circular business models with advanced recycling technologies
Wood recycling for material use is a prime showcase of circularity in European industry, where panel producers leverage digital technology to boost new markets. The EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy and the …
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Patent rights in research – protecting knowledge, strengthening innovation
Patent rights in research – protecting knowledge, strengthening innovation Last week, our research assistants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of intellectual property law. As part of a training …
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European Conference on Wood Modification 2026 to be held in Dresden for the first time
The 12th European Conference on Wood Modification (ECWM12) will take place on 26 and 27 October 2026 in the conference building of the IHD in Dresden. Every two years, the …
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IHD and EPH at Domotex 2026
The EPH and the IHD will be participating in DOMOTEX 2026 in Hanover from 19 to 22 January. You will find us in Hall 20, Stand D56. At the fair, …
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Multifunctional wood-based lightweight construction element with adjustable sound and heat insulation properties
In recent years, there has been an increase in building density, particularly in cities, due to factors such as a lack of housing and rising land prices. This is another …
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Development of a copper-modified binder for permanently antistatic surfaces
Almost everyone is familiar with the phenomenon of a small spark jumping when walking across a floor covering (e.g. laminate, MMF and elastic floor coverings) and then touching a door …
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Decontamination of category IV waste wood
The aim of the ‘Dehalogenation’ research project is to develop a process for decontaminating category IV waste wood, with a focus on the removal of organochlorine compounds (e.g. PCP, lindane, …
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