Twig and Bot - Timber Machining in 2026

Leigh brings a rare combination of skills to the timber industry: a background in robotics engineering and integration, paired with a passion for woodwork and CNC fabrication. In this session, he'll share how those two worlds collided, leading him to design and build his own robotic wood machining system, and ultimately start a company dedicated to large-scale robotic timber processing.

This product includes:

• Access to the full webinar recording.
• Access to a multiple choice quiz Which upon completion with a passing grade you will receive a Certificate of Completion, endorsed by the WoodSolutions program to be eligible for 1 formal CPD point.
• Please check your association's specific requirements for CPD points and eligibility. Refunds will not be accepted for denied CPD points.

Leigh will walk through the capabilities of his system, exploring how it differs from traditional 3-5 axis CNC machining and what becomes possible when you combine the reach and flexibility of a robot arm with sawmill and CNC-grade tooling with chainsaw, bandsaw and spindle in a single workflow.

The session will also feature an in-depth look at a range of case studies, spanning furniture components and finished pieces, architectural and landscape-scale timber elements, robot-cut structural joints, and sculptural pieces and surface textures.

Whether you're a designer, engineer, fabricator or simply curious about the future of timber processing, this session offers a unique window into how robotics is reshaping what's possible with wood.