An immersive week sedicated to Wood Processing and Machining Technologies in Cluny
Publié le February 17, 2026 – Mis à jour le February 17, 2026
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le February 3, 2026
The LaBoMaP's MUB team welcomed first-year Master’s students in Wood Science for an intensive week dedicated to wood processing and machining technologies.
The 2026 session provided an in-depth exploration of the scientific, technological, and industrial challenges facing the wood sector.
The programme included:
Lectures delivered by faculty members and domain experts were complemented by numerous hands-on practical sessions. These activities allowed students to immediately apply the concepts presented, notably through visual and vibratory mechanical grading, the use of a digital twin workshop for configuring a wood peeling machine, and the exploration of the potential of CNC technologies applied to wood processing.
The week was also punctuated by visits to major industrial sites within the wood sector. Students visited Les Bois Déroulés de l’Auxois, a company specialising in wood peeling, followed by Gaitey Sawmill, where they were able to observe industrial facilities and production flows and attend a technical presentation delivered by an industry professional. These visits provided a concrete insight into industrial practices, technical expertise, and the current ambitions of the wood industry.
This training week, combining scientific content, technical practice, and industrial immersion, fully illustrates the commitment of LaBoMaP and Arts et Métiers to research and education that are closely aligned with industrial challenges and the sustainable valorisation of local wood resources.
The programme included:
- primary and secondary wood machining processes,
- non-destructive mechanical grading techniques,
- the introduction of innovative virtual reality tools for material yield optimisation and machine parameter adjustment, as well as an in-depth immersion in current issues related to the valorisation of local wood resources.
Lectures delivered by faculty members and domain experts were complemented by numerous hands-on practical sessions. These activities allowed students to immediately apply the concepts presented, notably through visual and vibratory mechanical grading, the use of a digital twin workshop for configuring a wood peeling machine, and the exploration of the potential of CNC technologies applied to wood processing.
The week was also punctuated by visits to major industrial sites within the wood sector. Students visited Les Bois Déroulés de l’Auxois, a company specialising in wood peeling, followed by Gaitey Sawmill, where they were able to observe industrial facilities and production flows and attend a technical presentation delivered by an industry professional. These visits provided a concrete insight into industrial practices, technical expertise, and the current ambitions of the wood industry.
This training week, combining scientific content, technical practice, and industrial immersion, fully illustrates the commitment of LaBoMaP and Arts et Métiers to research and education that are closely aligned with industrial challenges and the sustainable valorisation of local wood resources.
