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Honeywell launches cloud-based solution for fire safety systems
Honeywell introduced its first all-in-one cloud platform for fire safety systems with the launch of several tools from its suite of Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS).
Home builders and interior designers tackle diversity, safety
Two pressing issues of 2020, equity and workplace safety, have gotten the attention of various building and construction organizations.
Hemp makes inroads into growing insulation market
HempWool is a new product that is both sustainable and high-performing for residential and commercial construction projects.
Germicidal lighting solutions for the commercial lighting market
The new portfolio showcases luminaires that combine white light and ultraviolet 254 nm light and incorporate the recent developments in lighting science and microbiology.
Construction data collection tech added to autonomous ‘Spot’ robot
A new strategic alliance combines Trimble’s data collection sensors and field control software with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot platform’s autonomous mobility.
AI-powered safety technology prevents workers from injuries and fatalities
Urbint Lens for Worker Safety uses AI technology to predict and identify safety threats to workers in the field.
Affordable housing gets boost from off-site built homes company
The new company specifically looks at the complexities of site construction and integrates the steps of site construction with delivery and installation for improved quality, accountability and an overall better customer experience.
Watch as this robot automates a repetitive and strenuous construction task
This robot takes over strenuous overhead construction tasks.
SPX Flow reveals its BLV series ball valve – Economy and durability for a range of applications
SPX has recently unveiled one of the latest additions to its extensive suite of valves — the APV BLV1 series ball valves. These valves are suitable for use in both hygienic as well as non-hygienic applications across a range of industries including food and beverage, dairy, utility, personal care, and chemical processing.
Rotork IQT3 Range: Intelligent electric valve actuators now with shutdown battery option
In the latest addition to its IQT3 range of actuators, Rotork has revealed a new shutdown battery option which will provide uninterrupted operation in the event of a power outage with fail-to-safe functionality of critical valves, available in an explosion-proof design.
3D cutting with the precision and speed of plasma
XPR robotic plasma can replace up to seven machines - marking, coping, punching and more.
Vertical packaging machine for diverse bag types features smallest footprint
The machine integrates a newly developed corner seal unit designed to reduce complexity and improve quality, flexibility and serviceability.
ABB processing and packaging robots showcased in virtual exhibition
With postponement of the 2020 Processing and Packaging Machinery Association show, ABB created a virtual exhibition stand demonstrating its latest products and solutions for processing and packaging applications.
Testing graphene as a corrosion control coating
A new testing protocol shortens the time needed to examine the efficacy of graphene as a rust inhibitor on metal surfaces.
TFM and other major advantages of the OmniScan X3 Flaw Detector for NDT inspectors: A customer review
Prior to the official launch of the OmniScan™ X3 phased array flaw detector, Olympus loaned a unit to the IS Expert department of the Institut de Soudure to give its inspectors a chance to try it out.
7 benefits of air bearings for motion control
Air bearings offer several distinct advantages in precision positions and high-speed applications.
Researchers create apparatus to test the effectiveness of different mask materials
The team set out to find if the materials commonly used for homemade masks are actually effective at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Waymo and Daimler to build self-driving trucks
The first truck will be a new version of the Freightliner Cascadia combined with Waymo’s automated driving.
Video: Flexible Cat 6A cables for aerospace applications
The halogen-free and flame retardant cables perform exceptionally well when continuously flexed and exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
A compact multi-axis servo system with high power density
The modular multi-axis servo system is designed with one, two and three-axis modules in various sizes or power classes.