DPAInspect measures fixtures in a cost-saving and precise way

No production does without fixtures. All industrial sectors use them to fix work pieces in the position required for further processing. Thus it is possible to guarantee a constantly high quality of the components. Yet what happened if the fixture itself would be deformed? In order to avoid this worst case scenario, all fixtures are controlled periodically so that deviations to their nominal geometries can immediately be detected and corrected. AICON’s... 

Olympic venues and the world’s largest airport building realised with KNX technology

The worldwide STANDARD for home and building control. Now that the Olympic Games in China are over, the athletes are not the only ones who are celebrating: a gold medal goes to KNX technology too! It came through its Olympic debut with flying colours. The Olympic stadium (the “Bird’s Nest”), the Olympic swimming arena (the “Water-Cube”) and the largest airport building in the world (Terminal 3 at Beijing Airport) are all controlled using... 

Lighting Science Group Designs, Manufactures, and Installs Interactive Led Lighting Systems for Dutch Nightclub

Lighting Science Group, a global developer and integrator of intelligent and efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, announced today that it has installed several integrated LED systems to create an interactive, dynamic lighting experience for the newly opened Club Devo in Goes, Netherlands. Using close to 100 percent LED technology for its lighting needs, Club Devo is the first nightclub in Europe believed to implement LED lighting systems... 

New BOMAG Asphalt Pavers Feature Low-Profile Engine Hood

The redesigned BF814 and BF815 pavers from BOMAG now feature a low-profile engine hood for improved operator visibility. Both the engine and hood have been lowered six inches to give the operator a better view of both sides of the machine. Built with UNIMAT 2 screed assemblies, the BF814 and BF815 offer 8- to 14-foot and 8- to 15-foot standard paving widths, respectively. The new pavers are able to handle a wide variety of applications – from... 

THREE NEW COMPACT TRACK LOADERS EXTEND THE CATERPILLAR® RANGE OF RUBBER-TRACK MODELS

Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar® line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature durable, steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications. The new tracked machines deliver solid traction and reduced wear on sites with sticky, rocky soils. The new compact track loaders combine a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage,... 

Equity Based Services, Inc. Acquires $11.3 Million Facility in Las Vegas

Equity Based Services, Inc. announced the acquisition of Silverado Self Storage in Las Vegas, NV. Silverado is located at 8250 South Maryland Parkway, with ample frontage along Interstate 215. This Class-A, institutional investment grade facility is located in an affluent infill location within Las Vegas. The project is positioned between three major thoroughfares, situated within a high density, well established, upper income area. Silverado boasts... 

PGT Introduces New Storefront Product Line for the Commercial and Residential High Rise Markets

PGT Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGT, Inc., announced today the introduction of three new impact-resistant door and window products for its Architectural Systems product line. Designed for commercial and residential high rise applications, these include the new Storefront 3500 Series, consisting of a commercial Storefront Entrance Door (ST3550) and a Storefront Window Wall System (WS3500). A Terrace Door (TER3050) is being added to the... 

iBeam Construction Cameras

iBeam offers fixed and portable construction cameras that allow builders to monitor job sites and communicate with off-site clients and consultants via the Internet. Time-Lapse Pro creates a video archive, generating a still image every 15 minutes.