Growing trees in a machine: A pioneering technological revolution in sustainable timber production

In today’s landscape, specifying timber in a building project carries more risk due to supply uncertainty and price volatility. As a renewable, low-carbon, non-toxic and recyclable material, timber plays an important role in sustainable architecture. However, given recent shortages and price increases, the design and construction industry is starting to recognise that timber may be a finite resource if we do not learn how to use it more wisely.

Growing Trees in a Machine: A Pioneering Technological Revolution in Sustainable Timber Production discusses the state of the timber market in Australia and explores how new technology can help maximise the utilisation of forest resources. One such innovation is a new technology that converts sustainably sourced, low-value pulp grade resources into premium hardwoods—essentially growing trees in a machine.

Crafted Hardwoods is an Australian manufacturer using 3RT’s advanced technology to supply their world-first hardwood innovation to the commercial and residential construction markets. Through science and engineering, the company uses pulp-grade logs that are destined for wood chips and export, upvaluing them to suit a wide array of applications. 

Download this whitepaper to learn about an innovative new technology that is converting sustainably sourced, low-value pulp grade resources into premium hardwoods.