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How We Made Manufacturing More Environmentally Friendly
It is one thing for a company to be an innovator with the products it is developing, but it is another thing to be an innovator and trendsetter in sustainability. Clarus is a company that has strived for and excelled in both. On today’s episode of Glass is in Session, we sat back down…
Century Project Partner Schübeler Technologies Helps to Expand Space Needle’s Scenic Views
Second only to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Space Needle, built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, is one of the most easily-identified skyline features in the world. Epitomizing the leading-edge modernization and technology that the city is known for, the Space Needle serves as a symbol to propel Seattle’s future innovation. Known as…
Invisiwall from Consolidated Glass Holdings CGH
Our product line of Invisiwall Glass Systems offers the beauty and visibility of glass in an attractive All-Glass Door and Entrance, Interior Office Space, Glass Canopy, Point-Supported Glass application, Shower Enclosure, Glass Balcony, and Handrail. Our experienced team will work with you from the start of your projection, through to completion. Learn more at http://www.cghinc.com/wp/
Water-Cooled vs. Air-Cooled Equipment: How Should You Stay Cool?
When seeking to cool a large scale commercial or industrial facility, insufficient information often leads to an unsatisfactory solution. While some stakeholders choose water-cooled chillers because they believe the cooling tower in these systems offers more efficiency, others prefer air-based cooling systems because of the less prohibitive upfront price. And with recent technological advances made…
Leaders Driving Change at SXSW: Part Two
The films and music that debut at SXSW every year may be what people remember, but alongside that star power stands innovation that changes the world. There will be no red carpet or paparazzi for the developers of these new products, but surely people around the world will feel their impact for years to…
Why Steel is a Sturdy Contender for AEC’s Next Big Trend, with Kendal Carlson of FireRock
A&D professionals today have an abundance of information and options available to them when it comes to unique technology and specific building materials for every project, from product libraries to professional recommendations. So of course, they want to make the absolute best choices that are both architecturally sound, aesthetically pleasing, and financially responsible. Kendal…
How Automation Is Changing the Definition of Work
Technology has always been an inspirational yet sometimes terrifying force in the world. From using computers to find out virtually anything to cellphones telling people when to wake up and start the day, many have come to rely on technology seemingly as much as they rely on oxygen. Society has no problem with technology when…
Variable Power is Bringing Manufacturers Maximum Efficiency, with Mike Darrol of Advanced Industrial Devices
The power of a Variable Frequency Drive, or VFD, cannot be understated in all industries that thrive off of efficient manufacturing. To recap, a VFD adjusts the frequency or voltage of power by variating the frequency of what’s driving the power, i.e., the motor. This is helpful for a couple of reasons: it allows…
Kasa Controls Job Opportunity: Controls Engineer, Being a Hands-On Piece of the Kasa Culture
On this Careers Podcast we look deeper into the role of Controls Engineer at Kasa Controls, hearing from Justin Ryan, Engineering Training Manager, on what makes the position an essential piece of the Kasa puzzle. The position, based out of Salina, Kansas, is tasked with providing detailed industrial control system drawings, including electrical schematics,…
Fully-Trained Robots on Day One
At Ergo Robotic Solutions, we design, build, sell, and rent industry leading glass installation equipment. All of our glass manipulators are built with superior precision and the utmost care, using raw parts and steel which are then welded, assembled, and painted on-site and in-house. Once the electronics and hydraulics have been installed, each machine is…
Safer & Stronger: How Robots Are Constructing Better Buildings with Alan Nudi of Ergo Robotic Solutions
In our MarketScale AEC podcasts, we often focus on products that are cutting edge as well as the innovative people that design and install them. Today, we to look at the sales side. It is equally important on the back-end to find out what the customer wants and needs, and to have someone who…
Are You Leveraging Data to Improve Your Business? with Tim Quinn of ThingTech
The future of business is centered around actionable data. With so many IoT solutions and integratable platforms for automating and capturing data on processes in a company, the biggest inhibitor is knowing where to start. On today’s Industrial IoT podcast, we sat down with Tim Quinn, CEO and co-founder of ThingTech, a company passionate…
What MWC19 Barcelona Told Us About the Future
MWC19 Barcelona, formerly known as Mobile World Congress, wrapped up today after four days showcasing the latest innovations in connectivity, artificial intelligence and more. MarketScale made note of some of the most impressive displays and innovations. Keep reading to learn about the biggest developments in intelligent connectivity. 5G Networks and Creativity 5G will change the…
STAY OUT OF THE TRENCHES, WITH THESE VITAL SAFETY TIPS
Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose one of the greatest risks for construction-related workers. However, trenching operations can also increase the likelihood of falls and incidents involving mobile equipment. It is important to understand these dangers and what one can do to increase safety, not just for the protection of your employees—though this is certainly of…
MVP at JEC World 2019
[Transcription] JEC World—one of the world’s leading composites tradeshows—will take place in Paris from March 12 to 14, 2019. Globally talented composite industry professionals will meet under one roof to experience the latest innovations revolutionizing the industry and more. Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is excited to be there at booth V42 in Hall 5! JEC…
It Takes a Village to Make a Smart City, with Bob Flaherty of CIMCON Lighting
Smart city technology continues to interest cities as an effective way to attract businesses and residents. As companies like Netflix, Amazon, and Uber continue to change the world by showing consumers what can happen when technology becomes accessible to ordinary people daily, cities are following suit for their own piece of this technology pie….
Complex Products Need Complex Production Lines with John Claman of IntelliFinishing & Kasa Controls
An automatic finishing system would historically be constructed like a Ford model production line system. You would have a monorail based system, and products would hang and move at a certain rate of speed through certain processes until each one finished. Differentiation of products would go by weight, with heavier products together on one…
How Off-Site Construction is Changing the Construction Industry
A tightening labor market is putting the squeeze on builders, making it more difficult for them to hire and retain skilled labor. This squeeze has led contractors to address the issue by utilizing architectural products that are built offsite (prefabricated). Using prefabricated architectural products in building projects allows contractors to make greater use of the…
How CIP Affects the Wastewater Process
Food and beverage manufacturers are committed to food safety, which includes proper sanitation practices and Clean In Place (CIP) processes. When these practices are consistent, it greatly enhances the company’s safety programs. If the equipment and facility meet clean standards at the beginning of each run, challenges inherent to food production safety are minimized. In…
Why Smart Cities Mean Less Crowded Cities in China
As we look towards the future, one of the big challenges facing humanity is the overcrowding of some of the major cities around the world. As the trend of urban migration continues, this issue is brought into focus in countries like China. Paul Doherty of The Digit Group joins this episode of the podcast…
The Leading Blue Glass Cleaner Can Kill; Should it Be in Schools? with John Shanahan of Ionogen & JPS Communications
Are you aware that the leading blue glass cleaner can kill you? Did you know that the leading disinfectant wipe on the market does not do anything? In this episode of the MarketScale Building Management Podcast, we speak with John Shanahan, the President and CEO of Ionogen and JPS Communications, who calls attention to…
C&R Facility Tour
After decades of providing top quality cooling solutions for professional race teams and performance automotive builders, C&R has joined the PWR family of companies, delivering the latest cooling technology for your unique conditions. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, C&R is PWR’s North American headquarters. At their newly renovated facility C&R has incorporated state-of-the-art equipment and processes,…
FIND OUT HOW PRESCO MAKES SAFETY ATTRACTIVE
Marking tape is used on construction projects, accident sites, and other unsafe situations to alert people to the presence of a danger or hazard. Unfortunately, the warnings indicated by these barricades are often ignored or missed entirely. In order to remain safe, it is essential for each of us to be aware of the warning…
Solo Stove Job Opportunity: Creating Authentic Stories through Web Design with CEO John Merris
Reconnecting. That’s the motivation behind the history, the product and the team at Solo Stove. Starting off as a single, simple and unique cooking stove that brought the company’s founders living worlds apart back together to enjoy the childhood wonders they experienced outdoors growing up together, their mission of reconnection fuels the company’s product…
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