"The WINStep organization exists to benefit the users of a variety of software and machinery systems in the woodworking industry. WINStep is an acronym for Wood INdustry STandard for the Exchange of Product data. WINStep will reduce the challenge and expense of integrating different systems by providing a common language through which these systems communicate. The WINStep protocol will be a dynamic, standardized environment for the exchange of product, process and technology data. An established standard for the benefit of wood product manufacturers will encourage participation on behalf of all organizations involved in the woodworking industry."

 "WINStep is unique in that it is not
the product of a single company,
but the result of a collaboration of
industry leaders, many competitors,
to produce a data standard for the
benefit of the entire industry. 
WINStep has the potential to
revolutionize manufacturing by
enabling software and machines
from different manufacturers to
communicate efficiently. 
In addition to reducing the time and
cost of implementing manufacturing
systems, it also brings the end user
freedom of choice in selecting
best-of-class solutions in software
and machinery."

Ned Brown
Co-Chairman's of Winstep Technical Committee