Trimble Announces Next Generation Mixed-Reality Device with Microsoft HoloLens 2 Technology for Front-Line Workers in Construction, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing and Mining
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2019—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a new wearable hard hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to access holographic information on the worksite—the Trimble® XR10 with HoloLens 2. In addition, an expanded set of Trimble software and services will be available to provide field-oriented workflows that leverage constructible 3D models and mixed reality to solve daily work tasks. The announcement was made with Microsoft at M...
Аutomatic Vertical Scanning for Drones Now Available
SPH Engineering has introduced the Facade scan tool for UgCS, the world’s premier provider of mission planning software for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The tool allows the drone operator to draw a vertical plane, and to specify the distance to the wall, as well as side and forward overlap. The optimal flying path is then calculated automatically. UgCS supports the import of 3D objects and custom DEM data using the terrain-following function. The tool is also extremely useful in minin...
Bentley Systems Introduces Mixed Reality App for Infrastructure Construction Projects Using Microsoft HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress Event
EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, presented SYNCHRO XR, its app for immersively visualizing 4D construction digital twins with the new Microsoft HoloLens 2, which Microsoft announced during a press conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Selected as a Microsoft mixed reality partner representing the architecture, engineering, and constru...
Aries Industries Makes Leap in Pipeline-Cutting Technology With Wolverine 2.0 Cutter
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 rehabilitation pipeline-cutting technology with the Wolverine 2.0 Cutting System. Able to operate in pipes from 6 to 18 inches, the self-propelled, electric Wolverine 2.0 features advanced ergonomic fingertip control, and the ability to cut through materials with maximum speed and precision. Its...
Hycrete Approved as Type S Admixture by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Fairfield, N.J. – Hycrete, Inc., a leader in waterproofing and corrosion protection technologies for concrete, is proud to announce that it has been approved for use as a Type S admixture under AASHTO’s guidelines for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete. Hycrete’s X1002 met or exceeded all requirements and has been fully approved by AASHTO for use on bridge decks and roadway infrastructure. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, (AASHTO) is comprised of mem...
Kinetico Expands Into Water Leak Detector Systems Market
NEWBURY, Ohio - Kinetico Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of quality water systems, is venturing into leak detection with the release of its Leak Detection & Automatic Water Shut-Off System. Authorized, independent Kinetico dealers can now offer consumers a comprehensive and streamlined option for leak detection and damage prevention for homes and businesses. Kinetico's Leak Detection System includes a Wi-Fi connected hub, sensors and a shut-off valve that is installed on a water supply....
Profile Products Launches Spec Builder for Complete, Customizable Specifications
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — Profile Products, the world’s industry leader in erosion control technology, innovation and education, has launched Spec Builder™, a fast, free and easy-to-use online specification drafting tool for erosion control and reclamation professionals. Available on computers, tablets and smartphones at erosioncontrolspecs.com, Spec Builder provides a single source for industry professionals to create up-to-date, customizable, CSI-formatted specifications for Hydraulically applied...
FARO® Introduces FARO RevEng™ for Design Professionals
LAKE MARY, Fla. - FARO® (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for 3D design announces immediate availability of FARO RevEngTM. This advanced software platform provides FARO Design ScanArm and FARO 8-Axis FaroArm® system users with a powerful tool that enables a comprehensive digital design experience (https://www.faro.com/reveng). RevEngTM addresses a variety of reverse engineering and design challenges across a range of industries including Aut...
Power Control System Service and Updates Provide Cost Savings and Greater Uptime
By Steve Dunn, Aftermarket Product Line Manager, Russelectric Inc. Aging power control and automation systems can carry risk, both in terms of downtime of mission-critical power systems, through reduced availability of replacement components and the knowledge to replace existing devices within. Of course, as components age, their risk of failure increases. Additionally, as technology advances, these same components are discontinued and become unavailable, and over time, service personnel lose...
Propex GeoSolutions Launches New, Green-Friendly Paving Fabric
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2019) – For 50 years the paving industry has relied on PETROMAT® as the most trusted asphalt paving fabric in the market. This week Propex GeoSolutions launched PETROMAT® Enviro, a patent pending technology that is engineered to easily mill into small pieces and be recycled into new asphalt pavement. “Recently, the millability of typical paving fabrics has come into question,” said Mike Gorey, President and CEO of Propex Operating Company “To address this, we engi...