Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA) delivers openness, embedded cybersecurity, and real-time intelligence, modernizing operations without compromiseOrlando (United States), February 9, 2025 — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced EcoStruxure™ Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the industry’s first open, software‑defined Distributed Control System (DCS). This breakthrough combines the trusted reliability of Foxboro with the agility of op...
Franklin Electric Launches VersaBoost™ Pro Series
New system delivers consistent water pressure—fast installs, zero guesswork. Fort Wayne, IN – February 2026 – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced the launch of its next-level VersaBoost™ Pro series constant pressure boosting system. The compact solution gives water professionals, homeowners and businesses the ability to enhance water pressure consistently throughout a property, even as demand changes on the system. The proprietary design is engineered to deliver reliability from...
Looq AI Unveils qPole for Smarter Engineering Decisions and Reliable Grid Modeling
Looq AI’s qPole converts photographs into accurate, engineering-ready 3D models to reduce total pole processing time from 30 minutes to 7 minutes. Industry’s first AI-enabled solution converts photographs into accurate, engineering-ready 3D pole models—enabling U.S. power grid engineers to save an estimated 19 million hours annually San Diego, CA — (Distributech) — Looq AI, a global leader in geophysical reasoning, today announced the launch of qPole. The AI-enabled solution is designed to make...
Gill Instruments Launches New Optical Rain Gauge to Redefine Precipitation Measurement
A solid-state optical rainfall sensor designed to replace the limitations of tipping buckets with a high-precision, low-maintenance alternativeReal world applications include flood predictions for smart cities programmes, precision irrigation and modelling in agriculture, high resolution rainfall data collection for meteorological agencies, asset protection for solar and wind farms and moreLymington, (UK) - Gill Instruments, award-winning designer and manufacturer of meteorological and environme...
SEEPEX Expands Pump Offering for the Growing U.S. Renewable Energy Natural Gas Sector
Enon, OH – January 21, 2026 – The U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) market is gaining momentum, driven by federal incentives, state-level credit systems, and growing interest in converting agricultural and municipal waste into low-carbon energy.Rapid adoption of dairy digesters, large municipal conversion projects, and expanding pipeline injection of RNG mean operators require pumping systems capable of handling highly variable feedstocks while maintaining performance and low operating costs.SEEP...
NV5 Launches GeoAgent, Ushering in the Era of Autonomous Geospatial Intelligence
Agentic AI platform automates geospatial workflows, enabling faster, explainable, mission-ready intelligence through natural-language interaction HOLLYWOOD, Fla., February 3, 2026 – NV5, the world’s leading provider of geospatial software and services, today announced the launch of GeoAgent™, an agentic AI platform that automatically discovers and analyzes data and produces geospatial intelligence using natural language interaction. GeoAgent marks a major advancement in how organizations transfo...
Khronos Announces glTF Gaussian Splatting Extension
Cross-platform baseline for storing 3D Gaussian splats in glTF while enabling future innovation; Community feedback invited before ratificationBeaverton, OR – February 3, 2026 – Today, The Khronos® Group, an open consortium of industry-leading companies creating graphics and spatial computing standards, announces a release candidate for the KHR_gaussian_splatting baseline extension. This extension enables storing 3D Gaussian splats in glTF® 2.0, the most widely adopted 3D asset delivery format....
Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Line of Retrofit Bolts for Concrete and Masonry
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is extending its lineup of RFB retrofit bolts with new diameters and additional lengths in Grade 36 rod, as well as launching Grade 55 and 105 and Stainless Steel 304 and 316. The precut and pre-cleaned threaded rods come fully assembled with nut and washer to save time on the jobsite while providing seamless anchoring, when paired with anchoring adhesives, into existing concrete and m...
Siemens to Highlight Modernization Solutions at AHR Expo 2026
Visit booth C1731 to explore Siemens’ path to human-centric autonomous buildings Siemens is set to showcase its latest building automation and digital building technologies for smarter, more sustainable facilities at AHR Expo 2026, taking place February 2–4 in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit Siemens booth C1731 to explore a range of innovative solutions and services demonstrating how modernization is the foundation for human-centric autonomous buildings, using Siemens’ Desigo building...
Innovation takes center stage as ATSSA showcases the latest roadway safety technology
New Products Rollout for 2026 features 14 entries in competition for Innovation AwardFREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 3, 2026) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) announces the lineup for its 2026 New Products Rollout (NPRO), which includes 14 products and takes place Feb. 20-24 in Houston during ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo.In addition to better physical barriers and devices that speed repetitive work zone tasks, this year’s lineup includes products that use con...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
