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Machine vision technology for the forest products industry

Conners et al., 2002

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126538383450609069
Author
Conners R
Kline D
Araman P
Drayer T
Publication year
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From forest to finished product, wood is moved from one processing stage to the next, subject to the decisions of individuals along the way. While this process has worked for hundreds of years, the technology exists today to provide move complete information to the …
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