A Compact New Non-contact Proximity Measuring System Provides Greater Speed without Sacrificing Precision
By Kevin Conlin, Kaman Precision Products Manufacturing and design industries require increasing precision of measurement, and selecting the right non-contact proximity measuring system can be essential to a successful project that stays on time and on budget. Using a measuring system that is non-contact and employs eddy current sensors allows for high-accuracy proximity measurement even in rugged surroundings. Simple construction of a non-contact measurement system, including switched output...
Dow Announces GREAT STUFF PRO Gasket, a Water-Based, One-Component Foam Technology
MIDLAND, Mich. – Dow Building Solutions, a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products division, today introduced a water-based, one-component sealant foam technology used to improve air sealing performance by creating a gasket between drywall and framing. This unique formulation is compressible when cured, allowing a flat plane when drywall board is attached to the wall frame. The flexible foam bead stays in place and is durable enough to withstand scraping and rubbing when drywall...
Bentley’s AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition Surmounts the Challenges of BIM Scalability for Major Projects
EXTON, PA, U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the availability of AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition, Bentley’s building information modeling (BIM) application designed for building projects of significant size and/or engineering complexity, and which are typically characterized by the challenges of combining vertical construction and horizontal infrastructure (like roads, rail...
New Product Launch: Cost-Effective, Chemical-Free Biological Sewage Treatment for Marine Applications
The Evac EcoTreat biological wastewater treatment plant delivers the best of both worlds for owners of small vessels, with cost-effective treatment of black and gray water that meets and exceeds the latest environmental standards. Balancing cost effectiveness and compliance with increasingly strict environmental requirements can often be challenging for ship owners when it comes to the treatment of waste water generated on board. The compact Evac EcoTreat represents the next generation of bio...
Kinetico Introduces Iron And Sulfur Reducing Systems
NEWBURY, Ohio- Kinetico Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of quality water systems, introduces all new, air-injection Powerline PRO Series filters designed for the significant reduction of iron and sulfur from water. Authorized, independent Kinetico dealers can now offer a simple, reliable and economical solution to treat water with iron or sulfur, protecting water-using appliances, fixtures and clothing from iron staining and eliminating the rotten-egg odor caused by hydrogen sulfide gas in...
Vectorworks Releases Version 2018 and Entertainment Rigging Analysis Module
Columbia, MD (September 12, 2017)—Global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc. announces the English-version release of its 2018 Vectorworks software. The release includes Vectorworks® Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals, as well as Vision. New this year is Braceworks™, a structural load analysis add-on module targeted to designers and riggers working on temporary entertainment structures. “With Vectorworks 2018, we focused on user workflows, making them mo...
BioPouch Powered by a NANO-VpCI- Breakthrough in Green Corrosion Protection Technology
Cortec® Corporation, a world leader in innovative, green, sustainable technologies presents the latest advancement in environmentally safe corrosion protection - BioPouchTM. This brand new, revolutionary “green” Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor is aimed for protection of metal parts in a non-ventilating space. BioPouch is powered by newest NANO VpCI® technology, primarily made from agricultural by-products. NANO-VpCI®'s emit from the pouch and saturate the enclosure via diffusion, filling all voi...
Virtual Reality, Fabrication and Other Capabilities Come to Autodesk’s AEC Collection at No Additional Cost
Tools that extend Revit models for virtual reality, fabrication, computational design, and analysis support BIM processes from planning and design through preconstruction. By Vikram Dutt, Sr. Director, Building Business Line We have some exciting news for our Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection subscribers. Starting today, we’ve made some significant additions to the AEC Collection software portfolio that support the next generation of BIM—and Revit-based—workflows...
Barko Strong-Arm Grapples Optimize Barko Loader Performance
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Barko’s new Strong-Arm Grapples provide a highly productive solution for log handling and delimbing applications. Designed to optimize the performance of Barko B-Series loaders – including all trailer/truck mount, tracked, rough terrain carrier and stationary loader models – the grapples deliver superior rotator torque, clamping force and arm speed. The Strong-Arm Grapple lineup consists of three models. The 4250, 4850 and 5250 grapples have maximum openings of 42.0, 48...
SimActive Releases Correlator3D Version 7.0
Montreal, Canada, September 5th, 2017 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce the release of Correlator3D™ version 7.0, with complete redesign of its 3D generation engine enabling substantial quality and speed improvements. Version 7.0 also includes improvements to the intuitive program interface, automatically balancing speed and precision. Added direct georeferencing options and ultra-dense DSMs further expand the software’s offering....