The 26th edition has been updated to reflect the changing technology in woodworking and wood processing, advancements in materials and used substances, as well as modified regulations and legal frameworks. The book also provides a professional and systematic treatment of the legal requirements for climate and environmental protection for training and further education. It covers not only the educational content required in the framework curricula for many wood-processing professions in the technology sector but also goes beyond with more advanced and challenging topics. All subject areas are presented clearly and understandably, structured in a way that the content builds logically upon each other and is explored in increasing depth. Thus, the book serves as both a textbook and a reference work, suitable for professional qualification as well as self-study. The digital version of this specialized book illustrates technical relationships or handling through additional media. Symbols in the printed book refer to extra content in the digital version. In the digital version, these contents are directly linked to media and can be accessed contextually. A particular focus of this edition is the newly organized and clear presentation of wood-based materials, which are undergoing significant changes regarding qualitative requirements and labeling. The organization of operations in manufacturing and assembly represents an important contribution to a production process oriented towards quality requirements in both crafts and industry. The content related to CNC manufacturing and its advancements in technology and programming has been significantly expanded and updated due to its increased importance.