G1TOWER Scheduled for Completion in April

Hitachi, Ltd. announced that in April of this year, it will complete the “G1TOWER,” a research tower that is currently under construction at an elevator R&D and manufacturing base in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Measuring 213 meters above ground, this will be the tallest elevator research facility in the world. Utilizing the unprecedented height of this new research tower, Hitachi will conduct verification tests on the world’s... 

Project FROG, Makers of Smart Building Systems, Closes Series B Funding with RockPort Capital Partners

San Francisco-based Project FROG®, a smart building start-up, announced today that it has closed an $8M Series B financing led by RockPort Capital Partners. The financing will enable the company to accelerate the product development and sales of its cutting edge, high performance building products and systems. “RockPort has a very impressive track record and we are excited to have them join the FROG team,” said founder and CEO Mark Miller. “Their... 

DNF Security Unveils Robust Portable IP Surveillance Systems to Handle Off-Site and Remote Monitoring Applications

DNF Security, a Dynamic Network Factory (DNF) business unit and provider of mission-critical IP surveillance solutions, today at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) unveiled the JetX Portable series of all-in-one surveillance systems for mobile, off-site monitoring and recording. The JetX product family includes three models with one to three built-in LCD displays. The triple-display model will be available for demonstration in DNF Security’s booth,... 

Introducing the Solution to Fogged Up Windows Around Indoor Pools or Saunas

Thermique Technologies offers the solution to condensation on the windows around indoor pools, saunas, and steam showers. By installing window units with Thermique™ heated glass, problems with fog, steam, and moisture simply disappear. In addition to complete condensation control, swimmers/bathers coming out of an indoor pool or steam shower will feel no chill or drafts coming off the windows. They are able to dry off in complete comfort. Thermique...