Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Next-Gen Asphalt Reinforcement Grids
Road Test: Simpson Strong-Tie Partners with the University of Texas to Test and Supply New Pavement Reinforcement Technologies Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the development and launch of a category of pavement reinforcement technologies designed to improve the sustainability, longevity and resiliency of asphalt-paved road surfaces in North America. In partnership with the University of Texas a...
Aries Industries Makes Leap in Mainline Inspection Technology with New Voyager™ System
New sewer pipeline inspection product introduced at WWETT show Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced the next generation of advanced sewer and pipeline assessment technology with the Voyager™ Mainline Inspection System. The new product will be introduced today at the Water, Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show, held through Thursday at the I...
American-Marsh Pumps Releases 490 Series SXT & SXU Self-Priming Pumps
Collierville, TN. American-Marsh Pumps (AMP), A Wilo Brand, releases new models for the existing 490 series self-priming pumps. American-Marsh Pumps, A Wilo Brand, is pleased to announce the release of the SXT and SXU Self-Priming trash pumps. The SXT offers superior solids-handling capabilities, which makes it ideally suited for a variety of applications including solids laden liquids, and slurries. The SXU has a multi-vane open impeller design for higher heads and efficiencies, but can stil...
AEP Span Launches Digital Experience Platform Powered by Concora; Streamlines BIM, Accelerates Building Product Specifications, and Increases Sales
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA AND ALPHARETTA, GA, USA - Concora, developer of the commercial building products industry’s only Digital Experience Platform designed specifically for commercial building product manufacturers, and AEP Span — a premier architectural metal roofing and siding products manufacturer—have formed a strategic partnership. This business alliance begins with the recent and successful commercial launch of AEP Span’s brand-new Digital Experience Platform technology, which core archit...
ABB launches innovative digital solution to reduce energy use and optimize operations in wastewater plants
ABB Ability™ Smart Solution for Wastewater is the first in a family of digital solutions designed to optimize operations and reduce energy consumption in the water sector New wastewater technology enables continuous monitoring, coupled with automation, to achieve energy savings of up to 25 percent during aeration and pumping and up to 10 percent reduction in chemical usage Platform agnostic software designed as an additional layer to work with any automation package ABB launches ABB...
Joist Girder Analysis Tool Now Available
The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has released the new Joist Girder Analysis Tool. The new design tool assists the structural engineer of record (SER) in determining the strength of each member with existing Joist Girders. The tool is applicable for G or VG type joist girders, which may be symmetrical or unsymmetrical at the ends. If strengthening of some members is required, it is suggested that the Joist and Joist Girder Reinforcement Tool be downloaded to assist in designing required reinfor...
Sulzer Schmid introduces new ultra-portable drone solution for highly flexible wind turbine blade inspections
Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind blade inspections, has launched its new 3DX™ SmartPilot drone solution, specifically developed to enable inspection campaigns in geographies where site access or complex logistical barriers require a quick, highly portable blade inspection solution. Operators can now rely on the 3DX™ SmartPilot to deliver semi-autonomous drone inspections using portable equipment that can be brought onsite easily and deployed...
Much Safer Than Muriatic Acid – Cortec® Introduces EcoClean® Scale and Rust Remover HP
Scale removal is an important maintenance activity on heat exchangers and other industrial water handling equipment. Over time, calcium carbonate from hard water builds up on the surfaces of pipes and heat exchangers, reducing water flow and heat-transfer efficiency. Harsh minerals and organic acids like muriatic acid are sure to solve the problem quickly but pose safety hazards due to high corrosivity. To achieve fast-acting scale removal on a safer level, Cortec® has introduced EcoClean® Scale...
ForneyVault® Launches ForneyField Mobile App for End-to-End Construction Materials Testing Workflow
Pittsburgh, PA – ForneyVault®, an integrated construction materials testing platform, has launched ForneyFieldTM, a mobile app allowing concrete field technicians to capture site and sample data from the field to the lab and beyond, offering an end-to-end solution for the construction materials testing (CMT) workflow. ForneyField is a comprehensive tool for field technicians, lab and project managers, and principal engineers who subscribe to ForneyVault and use ForneyTools as their essential...
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) NV announces factory-fitted Leica Geosystems solutions for Zaxis-7 excavators
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Expanding its range of connected machinery, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is now offering its Zaxis-7 excavators ranging from 10 to 50 tonnes with factory-fitted 2D and 3D machine control solutions from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon. As the solutions are installed in the Hitachi factory in Amsterdam, customers will benefit from extensive testing to ensure optimum machine calibration, and professional installation. In addition, custome...