Advantages of PEX Plumbing Systems Detailed in New Technical Document
PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas - March 7, 2024 - A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). The initiative was deemed necessary to eliminate any confusion between the two products because of problems associated with polybutyle...
Leica Geosystems unveils Leica TerrainMapper-3, the all-in-one sensor for versatile airborne LiDAR mapping
The new airborne mapping system provides maximum application flexibility by offering an adjustable field of view up to 60 degrees and three scan patterns. Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 29.02.2024) - Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, introduces the Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor, featuring new scan pattern configurability to support the widest variety of applications and requirements in a single system. Building upon Leica Geosystems’ legacy of LiDAR efficiency, the TerrainMapper-3 p...
Looq AI Launches AI-Enabled Digital Twin Platform at Distributech 2024; Secures $2.6M from Top VCs
Distribution pole capture with the Looq Q camera, the imaging component of the Looq platform. High data quality ensures that a single Looq survey can serve to update asset management databases, to complete complex engineering tasks such as pole-load analysis and phase tracing, and to create a trustworthy, survey-certifiable, record for as-built. Image courtesy of Looq AI. Novel Technology Enables True Asset Intelligence of Critical Utilities Infrastructure at Scale [San Francisco, C...
Topcon Announces Availability of Versatile GNSS Receiver
LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the latest addition to its HiPer family of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers. The HiPer CR is a compact and lightweight GNSS receiver designed for centimeter-level, real-time kinematic (RTK) accuracy for professionals engaged in a wide range of applications in the surveying, construction, engineering, forestry, and mining industries. It joins a portfolio of fuller-featured high accuracy receivers, including the HiPer...
Arxtera Launches Online Shop of Biological Wastewater Treatment Products and Services
World Water Works Arxtera, a leader in modern water treatment, announces the launch of its online shop of sustainable water treatment products and services. By supporting quick fulfillment and ease of accessibility, the new shop makes it easier for the company to bring its bioaugmentation and biostimulant products into the hands of its industrial, municipal and residential customers quickly and cost-effectively. The shop includes Arxtera’s comprehensive lineup of innovative ArxZyme™ biologic...
Polyglass Announces PolyanchorT SU – A Nailable Synthetic Roof Underlayment
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, is delighted to announce the release of PolyanchorÒ SU, a lightweight, nailable synthetic roof underlayment designed to protect the roof deck. Polyanchor SU sets the standard in the roof underlayment technology, offering superior strength compared to traditional felts. This results in enhanced wind uplift resistance, increased durability in the face of heavy foot traffic, and resilience against a...
Ground Screws Pioneering Sustainable Foundations in Modern Construction
As the world increasingly gravitates towards sustainable development, the construction industry is at a crucial juncture. The call for environmentally responsible building practices has never been louder, with a global emphasis on reducing carbon footprints and embracing eco-friendly technologies. At the heart of this green revolution are ground screws, a novel foundation solution that promises not just sustainability but also unmatched quality and reliability. These innovative screws are redefi...
Symetri Launches Naviate Zero, Advancing Sustainable Building Design with Innovative Green Technology
Addresses the urgent need for enhanced sustainable practices, reduced embodied carbon and CO2 emissions in the AECO and manufacturing industries Nashua, NH – Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, announces the launch of Naviate Zero a specialized solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the architecture, engineering, construction, owner (AECO) and manufacturing industries....
Bridge protection and traffic safety at its finest
The Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, benefits from Structural Health Monitoring thanks to measurement technology by Kistler Kistler presents unique Structural Health Monitoring and Weigh In Motion portfolio at Intertraffic 2024 Winterthur, February 2024 The next stop for condition monitoring of sensitive infrastructure: the Kistler Group is showcasing its latest solution for bridge protection and traffic safety, a comprehensive Structural Health...
Trimble Introduces Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers
New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo., February 20, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of the Trimble® Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system. Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android™ opera...
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