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Unlock Unmatched Internal Strength with LSAM Print3D’s Brace Feature

Posted by Duane Marrett on Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Tags: Additive, LSAM, Additive Manufacturing, LFAM, LSAM Print 3D, Brace Feature


Transform Large-Scale Prints with Custom Internal Bracing

In large-scale additive manufacturing, traditional infill strategies often fall short—especially for complex, high-performance applications like autoclave tooling and CNC fixtures.

That’s why LSAM Print3D’s patent-pending Brace feature gives users the ability to design and place custom internal bracing directly within the part.

✔️ Precisely positioned internal support—exactly where it’s needed
✔️ Surface- or solid-based geometry with near-limitless complexity
✔️ Automatic connections along curved and compound boundaries
✔️ Stronger parts, smarter material use—no overbuilding required

From simple headers to intricate support structures, the Brace feature enhances strength and performance without compromising your design.

Just one of the many powerful capabilities that sets LSAM Print3D apart.

Engineered for flexibility. Built for performance. Powered by Thermwood. 

 
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Learn more about Thermwood’s LSAM systems: https://bit.ly/4kP4l66

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Thermwood LSAM 1540 Additive System in Production

Posted by Duane Marrett on Wed, Jun 04, 2025

Tags: Additive, LSAM, Additive Manufacturing, VLP, High Temperature, ALP, HLP, LFAM, LSAM1540

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Another LSAM 1540 is in the works — what could YOU build with this additive titan?
Thermwood is building another powerhouse in our LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) line — a high-performance 1540 model designed to produce massive, high-precision components. 
This system is packed with advanced capabilities:
 
Print Gantry:
✅ Patented 60mm melt core
✅ Prints up to 500 lbs per hour
✅ Handles both low- and high-temp thermoplastics
✅ Operates at temperatures up to 450°C
✅ 60" vertical stroke for tall part production
✅ Self-contained fume and smoke collection system
 
5-Axis Trim Gantry:
✅ 72" vertical stroke
✅ 362° horizontal and 270° vertical rotation
✅ Multi-axis feed speeds up to 2,100 inches per minute
✅ High-performance 24HP, 24,000 RPM variable-speed router
✅ 12-position automatic tool changer located under the gantry
✅ Automatic lubrication system for reduced maintenance
✅ High-tolerance automatic tool length sensor
✅ Superior chip collection system
✅ Can print and trim at the same time — no part relocation needed
 
Three Print Orientations:
🔹 Vertical Layer Printing (VLP): Print full-length parts in a single section
🔹 Standard Horizontal Printing
🔹 Angle Layer Printing (ALP): Print at a 45° angle for complex geometry
 
This LSAM 1540 is built for speed, scale, and flexibility — and it's almost ready. Stay tuned for updates as it nears completion!
 

Learn More About LSAM

 
Learn more about Thermwood’s LSAM systems: https://bit.ly/4kP4l66

LSAM Info Request

 

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Thermwood MAX5: Built to Dominate Large-Scale CNC Machining

Posted by Duane Marrett on Tue, Jun 03, 2025

Power. Precision. Performance.
 
What could your business build with more power?

The Thermwood MAX5 isn’t just another 5 Axis CNC router — it's a powerful new CNC Machining Center engineered to OUTPERFORM on the biggest, boldest jobs.  

From massive molds to marine parts, intricate aerospace to heavy-duty construction components — if it's big, complex, and critical, the MAX5 was built for it. 

Designed for maximum performance, the MAX5 delivers the power, accuracy, and durability you need to take on large-scale projects with confidence.

Explore how the MAX5 redefines what's possible in three-dimensional machining for large to extremely large components.

Take a moment to find out the details about the MAX5 - the definitive solution for the three-dimensional machining of large to extremely large components.

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Thermwood 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Posted by Duane Marrett on Fri, May 30, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Scholarship, 2025

🎓 Congratulations to the 2025 Thermwood Scholarship Recipients! 🎓

Thermwood Corporation is proud to award $2,000 Renewal Scholarships to 12 outstanding seniors from the Class of 2025. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to academics, athletics, leadership, and their communities. We are proud to support their next chapter!


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Anna Deorto – Daughter of Christina Balbach and David Deorto, and a graduate of Heritage Hills High School.

Anna was active in Cross Country, Swim, and Track, as well as Pep Club, Young Women Lead, and True Life Baptist Church, and served as a coach for Girls on the Run.

She will attend Vincennes University on an Athletic Scholarship to pursue a degree in Education.

 

 


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Bria Hayko – Daughter of Bill and Lisa Dotson of Tell City, IN, and a graduate with Academic Honors from Tell City High School. Bria was involved in Spanish Club, Pep Club, and played basketball and softball.

She will major in Exercise Science at Western Kentucky University.

 

 


Claudia_Burton-1-1Claudia Burton – Daughter of John and Angela Burton of Huntingburg, IN, and a Top 10% graduate of Southridge High School.

Claudia was active in BPA, FCA, Student Council, Key/Kindness Club, Spanish Club, and played Volleyball and Softball.

She plans to study Respiratory Therapy at the University of Southern Indiana.

 



Cruz_Meece-1Cruz Meece – Son of Natalie and Jeff Meece of Huntingburg, IN, and a graduate of Southridge High School.

Cruz was involved in FCA and the National Society, and participated in Football and Unified Track.

He plans to major in Exercise Science at Indiana University.

 

 

 

 



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Elijah Meece – Also the son of Natalie and Jeff Meece, and a Top 10% graduate of Southridge High School.

Elijah participated in FCA, the National Society, and played Football and Track.

He will attend Purdue University to major in Construction Management.

 

 

 

 



Emma_Hoffman-1Emma Hoffman – Daughter of Jeremy and LeeAnn Hoffman of Mariah Hill, IN, and an Academic Honors graduate of Heritage Hills High School.

Emma was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and participated in Volleyball and Track.

She plans to major in Business Administration at Vincennes University Jasper Campus.

 

 

 



Jayden_Klem-1Jayden Klem – Daughter of Kyle Klem and Tonya Goerfrich, and a graduate of Heritage Hills High School.

Jayden was active in Young Women Lead, Pep Club, and Chess Club.

She plans to study Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana.

 

 

 

 



Logan_Callahan-1Logan Callahan – Son of Ryan and Mary Callahan and Kathryn and Matthew Brenner, and a graduate of Heritage Hills High School.

Logan was involved in the Santa Claus Christian Church Youth Group.

He will pursue a degree in Computer Science at the University of Southern Indiana.

 

 

 



Nigel_tretter-1Nigel Tretter – Son of Daniel and Jennifer Vonderheide and Michael and Kelly Tretter, and a Perfect Attendance graduate of Northeast Dubois High School.

Nigel was active in Beta Club, Student Council, Class Officer, FCA, and Spirit Club, and participated in Swim and Soccer.

He will major in Motorsports Engineering at Purdue University.

 

 

 

 



Olivia_Vote-1Olivia Vote – Daughter of Amanda and Nicolas Vote of Newburgh, IN, and a Collegebound AP Scholar graduate of Castle High School.

Olivia was active in Student Council, Theater, and French Club.

She will major in Chemistry at Purdue University.

 

 

 

 

 



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Shera Deno – Daughter of Jason and Rene Deno of Huntingburg, IN, and a graduate of Southridge High School.

Shera participated in Choir and was part of the school Musical.

She plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College to pursue Early Childhood Education.

 



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Waylon Willhite – Son of Jason and Rachel “Jones” Willhite of Rome, IN, and a graduate of Perry Central High School.

Waylon was involved in Track and Football.

In addition to his scholarship, Waylon has entered Thermwood’s Career Advancement Partnership, receiving additional assistance for his studies at Vincennes University Jasper in Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Technology, with a pathway to a future career at Thermwood Corporation.

 

Congratulations Graduates!

Please join us in congratulating these incredible students and wishing them continued success as they embark on their academic and professional journeys!

Thermwood Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

Posted by Duane Marrett on Mon, May 05, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Employees, Promotions, 2025

Thermwood is pleased to announce the promotion of two key executives as part of its continued focus on innovation, growth, and long-term leadership development.

Jason Susnjara has been promoted to President of Thermwood Corporation

Jason Susnjara has been promoted to President of Thermwood Corporation

Jason succeeds David Hildenbrand, who recently retired after 47 years of distinguished service. With more than 30 years at Thermwood, Mr. Susnjara has held a wide range of leadership roles across multiple departments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations.

Since 2019, he has served as Executive Vice President, where he played a key role in guiding Thermwood’s strategic direction and growth. He also serves on the company’s Board of Directors.



Jennifer Watt has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Thermwood Corporation

Jennifer Watt has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Thermwood Corporation

Since 2019, Ms. Watt has served as the company’s Chief Legal Officer, where she has led Thermwood’s legal and corporate governance efforts with distinction.

She holds a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Ms. Watt is a licensed attorney in both Indiana and Illinois and serves on Thermwood’s Board of Directors.

 

These leadership promotions reflect Thermwood’s strong commitment to continuity, innovation, and excellence as it continues to serve industries including woodworking, aerospace, automotive, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

About Thermwood Corporation

Thermwood Corporate Headquarters

Founded in the late 1960s, Thermwood Corporation was the first U.S. company to design and build CNC routers and remains a global leader in CNC machining and advanced manufacturing.

In addition to its broad line of CNC systems, Thermwood is the recognized technology leader in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM), offering some of the world’s largest hybrid 3D printing systems. Operating from its 175,000-square-foot facility in Dale, Indiana, Thermwood unites innovation, engineering, and U.S.-based manufacturing to deliver high-performance solutions across industries including woodworking, aerospace, automotive, and defense.

Thermwood — The Leader in CNC Routers and Large Scale Additive Manufacturing Systems

Something BIG is Coming Soon!

Posted by Duane Marrett on Mon, Apr 28, 2025

Precision. Power. Possibility.
Something BIG is Coming - May 1, 2025!
Stay tuned.
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2025 Thermwood Dealer Conference

Posted by Duane Marrett on Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Dealer Conference, CNC Automation, Tech Con, CAM Automatizacion, AAI, Process & Production Equipment, 2024

Dealers learn about new developments in LSAM, Cut Ready, CLA and our wide variety of systsems.

We recently hosted our 2025 Dealer Conference at our headquarters in Dale, IN. This annual event brings together our domestic and international dealers for a series of informative sessions focused on sales strategies, upcoming innovations, and product launches for the year ahead. It also serves as a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate our top-performing dealers with awards for outstanding sales achievements in 2024.


Trip to French Lick & a little Fun!

Of course, the conference isn’t all business—we also make time for fun and connection! This year, attendees hopped aboard the iconic Dubois County Bombers baseball bus for a trip to French Lick, IN. We enjoyed a delicious dinner together and spent the evening socializing and having fun at the French Lick Casino.

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A fun time was had by all in French Lick, IN!


Top Sales Awards for 2024

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our top-performing dealers in 2024.
Process & Production Equipment earned the top spot as our leading dealership of the year, with Tech Conn and Automation Associates, Inc. taking second and third place, respectively.

A big congratulations to CAM Automatización of Mexico for receiving the Top International Sales award, and to CNC Automation of Canada, who took home our newly introduced Most Units Sold award.

Well done, everyone—and thank you for your continued excellence!

First Place - 2024 Sales

Brendan Haas (Account Manager for Thermwood), Kevin Varwig (Process & Production Equipment) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

Pictured above (l-r) are: Brendan Haas (Account Manager for Thermwood), Kevin Varwig (Process & Production Equipment) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).


 Second Place - 2024 Sales

Brendan Haas (Account Manager for Thermwood), Glenn Suss (Tech Conn) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

Pictured above (l-r) are: Brendan Haas (Account Manager for Thermwood), Glenn Suss (Tech Conn) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).


 Third Place - 2024 Sales

Brent East (Account Manager for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associated, Inc.) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

Pictured above (l-r) are: Brent East (Account Manager for Thermwood), Mark Drone (Automation Associated, Inc.) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).


 Top International Dealer - 2024 Sales

Jose and Pablo Macias (CAM Automatizacion), Andrew Fischer (International Account Manager for Thermwood) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jose and Pablo Macias (CAM Automatizacion), Andrew Fischer (International Account Manager for Thermwood) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

 


2024 - Most Units Sold

Jay Talbot (CNC Automation), Andrew Fischer (International Account Manager for Thermwood) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

Pictured above are: (l-r) Jay Talbot (CNC Automation), Andrew Fischer (International Account Manager for Thermwood) and Mike Iubelt (VP of Sales for Thermwood).

We're Hiring – Field Service Technician

Posted by Duane Marrett on Tue, Feb 04, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Field Service Technician, Employment

We're Hiring – Field Service Technician
Join Thermwood as a Field Service Technician and work with cutting-edge CNC routers and Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) 3D printers!
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Installation & setup
  • Troubleshooting & maintenance
  •  Upgrades & service
 
What We’re Looking For:
  • Strong electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and human relations abilities
  • Experience with laser alignment equipment is a plus
  • Willingness to travel across the U.S. and internationally
 
Why Join Us?
  • Excellent benefits package with low premiums
  • Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage
  • FSA, employee assistance program, and more!
 
Ready to work with high-tech products and grow your career?
 
 
We're Hiring – Field Service Technician
 

Precision, Versatility, and Power: McClung’s Millwork and the Thermwood CabinetShop 45

Posted by Duane Marrett on Tue, Feb 04, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Video, Owners, CabinetShop 45, Examples, Radius Crown Molding

When it comes to custom millwork, precision is everything—and that’s exactly what McClung’s Millwork of Salem, VA, achieves with their Thermwood CabinetShop 45 CNC.

From intricate radius crown molding and oval casings to custom store fixtures, signage, and a variety of millwork, this powerhouse machine handles it all with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.

Watch the CabinetShop 45 in Action

See for yourself how McClung’s Millwork uses their Thermwood CabinetShop 45 to machine a stunning radius crown molding and oval casing with ease:

Why Choose the Thermwood CabinetShop 45?

The CabinetShop 45 isn’t just for cabinet makers—it’s a high-performance CNC system built for shops that demand precision, flexibility, and productivity. Whether you're crafting millwork, furniture, plastic sheets, composites or custom components, this machine delivers.

 

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Available Table Sizes:  5'x'5, 5'x10', 5'x12', 6'x12' and 7'x12'

  • 13 HP HSD Spindle (3,000-24,000 RPM). Optional 18 HP Spindle
  •  4 Position Bar Style Automatic Tool Changer. Optional 7 Position
  • Optional at-the-head 5 Position Automatic Tool Changer
  • Optional Rotary Axis (accepts stock from 8" (200mm) in diameter and up to 56" (1.4m) in length)

Discover More

🔗 Explore McClung’s craftsmanship: mcclungsmillwork.com
🔗 Learn more about the CabinetShop 45: bit.ly/3zJYb4R

 
Request a Consultation!

Here’s how manufacturers save time AND money

Posted by Duane Marrett on Mon, Feb 03, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Model 43, Model 90, Model 67, Model 70, Model 77, Model 45, Cut Center, MTR 30DT, Demonstrations, Model 42, Model 63, Live Demonstrations

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Ready to transform your manufacturing process?

Cut costs. Save time. Boost productivity like never before.

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Unlock the Secret to Manufacturing Success

What if you could significantly boost your productivity—without increasing your costs?
 Sound too good to be true?  Not with Thermwood
From cabinetmaking to aerospace, plastic trimming to composites—no matter your industry—our Demonstration Department is here to help you work smarter, not harder.
 
This isn't just generic advice. It's a personalized, expert consultation designed specifically for YOUR business.

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Thermwood Model 90 5 Axis Dual Table 5'x5' machining light density foam

🔍 We’ll audit your entire manufacturing process.  Find inefficiencies you didn’t even know existed.  And show you simple ways to skyrocket your efficiency.

 
Oh, and here’s the best part...You’ll see your very own designs come to life in live, interactive demos on Thermwood’s cutting-edge systems.
 
Sound good? Let’s talk specifics.
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LSAM 1020 trimming a tool printed out of ABS

Here's what qualified businesses like yours will get:

  • Deep-dive process review: No cookie-cutter solutions here. We’ll analyze your unique workflow to identify what’s holding you back.
  • Impactful optimization tips: From small tweaks to big changes, we’ll suggest actionable solutions tailored to your needs.
  • Live demos: Watch as your parts and designs are transformed—right before your eyes. This isn’t hypothetical; it’s real-world innovation.

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Why Thermwood?

For over 55 years, Thermwood has been a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide. Our goal is simple: 

We don’t just help you make things—we help you make them BETTER.
 
Whether you’re a cabinetmaker looking to increase output, an aerospace manufacturer requiring precision, a plastics manufacturer seeking cost savings, a foundry focused on efficiency, or a furniutre maker striving for better quality and speed - we’ve got the tools and expertise to support your industry and many more.

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Thermwood Cut Center modeling an MDF door

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Ready to see the difference Thermwood can make? 

Your next step is easy.
 
👉 Schedule your consultation today— in-person at our Dale, IN headquarters OR virtually via Zoom/WebEx. 
It’s completely free for serious, qualified businesses like yours. 
Click here to schedule: Book Your Consultation Now
 
Request a Consultation!
 
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