Legacy Engineering

What is legacy engineering?

At Northwood, legacy engineering means taking proven and innovative technology from existing machines and using it as the foundation for developing new products.

Examples of Northwood's legacy engineering include:

• A high-speed drive system utilizing precision ground ballscrews and cast iron drive housings was first developed for Northwood's wood machine product line in 1997.  Since then, Northwood has refined and utilized the same high speed drive system across its entire product offering.
• GE Fanuc controls have been used on Northwood machines since 1992. This control system has a proven performance record, which is why Northwood uses it on every machine manufactured.
• Bar code and laser projection systems first developed for Northwood's wood machines proved to be such effective technology that it was applied across the entire product line.

What does Northwood’s legacy engineering mean to you?

Northwood takes the most effective and proven technology and incorporates it in every machine it manufactures. Your Northwood machine combines that proven technology with smart engineering, top-quality components, and the latest technological advancements. The result is an exceptionally engineered machine that fuses the success of the past with the promise of today's cutting-edge technology.

Legacy engineering means that your Northwood machine is a unique combination of proven stability and revolutionary innovation. With a Northwood machine, you build upon the success of the past while reaching toward the future.