🎓 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!

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.

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 – 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 – 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.

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.

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.

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 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 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

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

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

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.

 

Thermwood Model 45 5'x10' CNC machining HDPE

 

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

 

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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.

Thermwood Cut Center machining Starboard

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.

Thermwood Cut Center modeling an MDF door

Thermwood Model 45 5'x10' CNC machining acryllic

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Thermwood will demonstrate the capabilities of its LSAM technology by LIVE-printing a double-sided RTM mold for an underwater tidal turbine blade each day of the event. This will all happen in the LIVE Demo Area located in Hall 6 at JEC World 2025 in Paris, France on March 4^th-6^th. The mold pairs will be printed on the LSAM AP 510 Additive Printer using advanced carbon fiber reinforced materials, with a different material supplier featured each day (Sabic and Techmer PM). Once printed, these mold pairs will be shipped from the event, machined, and subsequently used to produce actual tidal turbine blades.

Daily Interactive Demonstration

In addition to LIVE printing throughout the day, we will also present an interactive demonstration twice per day that will allow participants to see firsthand how LSAM technology prints and finishes large-scale thermoplastic parts with exceptional precision, speed, and efficiency. Additionally, we will highlight the wide range of material options and design flexibility available, as well as some of the patented features that set LSAM systems apart as the top choice in the industry. Topics covered will be the collaborative projects, ongoing research initiatives and illuminating case studies that help accelerate advancements in comprehensive knowledge and future innovation within the field.

 We will also have our regular booth staffed by our knowledgeable sales team that can help answer any questions you might have (Hall 6 P52).

LSAM Research Laboratory at Purdue ADDITIVE3D Software on Display

Eduardo Barocio, Director of Composites Additive Manufacturing and Simulation (CAMS) Consortium at Purdue University's Composite Manufacturing & Simulation Center will also be on hand to demonstrate their Additive3D software, a powerful tool that not only simulates workflow, but also predicts the printing and as-manufactured performance of parts produced through extrusion deposition additive manufacturing.  

About the LSAM Additive Printer

The LSAM Additive Printer systems are single gantry, moving table configurations and are available in two table sizes, 5’x5’ and 5’x10’. The 5’x10’ table is available in two configurations, 5’ wide with 10’ of front to back motion and 10’ wide with 5’ of front to back motion. Choice of configuration depends on several factors, fitting it existing factory floor space is one factor.

The specially designed, highly rigid tab and slot, structural steel gantry also incorporates a fume extraction system that pulls print fumes through specially designed activated charcoal filters to remove them and “sweeten” the air.

LSAM Additive Printers use the exact same print head mechanism as all the others, including the largest LSAM Systems which means that they produce the same amazing print quality that has made LSAM the leader in large scale additive printing. They also use the same highly advanced Ultra 6 control with all its exclusive, patented print features and capability.

The systems come standard with a single hopper polymer dryer for applications that don’t change print material very often. For installations that print a wider variety of materials, a dual hopper dryer is available as an option.

An enclosure that surrounds the machine is also available. The machine with the full enclosure can also be built to meet European CE standards.

Thermwood is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Iubelt to the Vice President of Sales position. In his new role, Mike will lead the Machining Products Division, overseeing sales and operations to drive growth and innovation within the organization.

Mike brings a wealth of experience to the position, having dedicated over 22 years to Thermwood in various sales and service capacities. His deep understanding of the industry and proven leadership make him uniquely suited to this key role.

Mike lives with his wife and family in Southern Indiana. We wish Mike much success in his new position at Thermwood!

About Thermwood Corporation

Thermwood Corporation, based in the United States, is a multinational, diversified manufacturer of CNC machining centers and additive manufacturing systems. With offices in 11 countries, Thermwood has established itself as the oldest manufacturer of highly flexible 3- and 5-axis CNC routers.

In addition to its expertise in CNC machining, Thermwood is a pioneer and global leader in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) technology. LSAM systems are capable of both 3D printing and trimming on a single platform, enabling the production of thermoplastic composite molds, tooling, patterns, and parts. These state-of-the-art systems rank among the largest and most capable additive manufacturing solutions ever produced, serving industries such as aerospace, marine, automotive, and foundry, as well as military, government, and defense contractors.

This all-new system is an advanced, fully-integrated nested-based CNC work cell designed to meet the needs of custom cabinet, closet and furniture builders. This complete solution includes an automatic off-load conveyor and a manual assist load system, ideal for producing custom cabinet and closet boxes, drawer boxes, doors and drawer fronts. 

Highlights from the recent IMTS show held in Chicago!

It was a pleasure to showcase our innovative technologies, including the LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) Additive Printer 510, which printed live, high-temperature (350°F) autoclave-capable aerospace tooling throughout the event!