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Environmental Benefits of Reclaimed framing lumber compared to virgin

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…

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Reclaimed Lumber for Reuse in Construction – Q2 Newsletter

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…

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Video – Cutting Edge Cutter Technology

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!

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Video – Robot Reclaims Lumber at All Bay Lumber Mill

Urban Machine’s robot reclaims lumber at All Bay Lumber Mill. The Machine uses AI, cameras, and robotics to locate and remove metal fasteners, and we’re building an inventory of premium reclaimed wood for sale. All Bay is also producing DLT (Dowel-Laminated Timber) with our reclaimed lumber, contributing to sustainable construction practices.

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Omtre Teams Up with Urban Machine

This partnership marks a significant milestone as Omtre becomes the first European organization to enlist Urban Machine’s cutting-edge technology for wood reclamation.

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Q1 Newsletter – 2024

Urban Machine – Documentary Learn why and how Eric Law, Andrew Gillies, and Alex Thiele built a robot to tackle the challenge of construction wood waste. Catch the trailer for our documentary below, or scroll down on our Company page to watch the full version. Victory Vibes – The Machine There’s a reason Top Bird is…