This One Time E13: Engineering Powered by Public Input – Part 2

We get asked for the quantitive benefits of reclaimed lumber compared to virgin. We found this analysis from the USDA “Using reclaimed lumber and wood flooring in construction : measuring environmental impact using life-cycle inventory analysis”. to be a great resource and validation of the substantial benefits. “Results from this life-cycle inventory showed that cumulative…

We take pride in enabling more reclaimed lumber for reuse in construction projects. Urban Machine Pilot Projects Suffolk Technologies initiated a pilot program with Urban Machine to reclaim lumber for reuse in another construction project. They’ll export wood from one building, reclaim it with our robot, and use the lumber for another project in the Bay Area…

With cutting-edge cutter technology at the onset, the robot can get cooking to swiftly remove metal fasteners from C&D wood waste–reclaiming it for reuse as premium lumber. Stay tuned for the full reveal!