Forestry, Paper & Packaging · Projected milestone

Wood as strong as steel

Estimated year~2029

70% by 2034 · including earlier years

The year is an editorial timing estimate. The percentage applies to occurrence by the stated deadline. These estimates are not calibrated odds.

Densified wood, stronger than steel for its weight, is approved and used in place of steel for beams, panels and car parts.

What the forecast means

Milestone stage: milestone (legacy definition)

Completion criteria: Legacy milestone: refine the observable threshold before resolving.

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.