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How Link2Valves Can Modernize Your Water System Management
Mark Gimson has seen it all when it comes to valves. Now Director of Marketing and International Sales for Cla-Val, Gimson has worked with control valves for more than 35 years and said, while the basic valve has not changed a whole lot but they have become a lot smarter in what they can do….
H2: the ultimate chemical building block
There is little doubt hydrogen is a huge player in energy going forward, but just what will that look like? Dr. Kathy Ayers, Nel Hydrogen’s Vice President of Research and Development, is working on some of those answers – and working with membranes in an effort to increase the ease of distributing hydrogen using…
Building Thankfulness into the Sales Process
Greg Crumpton lives by a simple mantra: Relationships drive business. Each week on Straight Outta Crumpton, Crumpton dives into the lost art of networking and speaks with the biggest influencers in business services to learn how they build, nurture and value their professional relationships. What’s the most critical aspect for sales professionals in building…
Why Going Electric with Your Valve Control Can Be a Smart, Economic Choice
It’s comfortable to stick with a known commodity, but that can lead to becoming stuck in the past. That’s becoming the case with many water districts that aren’t exploring their valve control options. Systems engineers are likely familiar with a traditional PLC, but, while the base product may be competitive with an electronic valve control…
Pizza production: Making end-of-line packaging fast, consistent and simple
It is common for frozen pizza startups to generally start out doing everything by hand. Assembling the pizza pie and then stacking the plastic wrapped products into the shipping container is all manual. Gradually, as business grows with demand and the business has more capital to invest, the startup replaces manual pizza-making processes with automation….
RØDE Crowns Its 2020 My RØDE Reel Winners
Watch all of the winning films here. My RØDE Reel is one of those filmmaking competitions creators look forward to participating in all year. In fact, 2020 saw entries triple compared to last year, with participants spanning across 114 countries and winners from 12 different countries taking home their share of $1 million in cash. The competition…
Tips from Renowned Cinematographers for Your Next Film
Interested in becoming a noteworthy director of photography? The best place to begin is by studying the great cinematography masters. I’ll start by saying that the best way to master any part of filmmaking is to just go out and do it. Do it and fail and try again until you do it right. However,…
How One Company is Innovating the Way the World Uses Digital Printers
Today, there are a variety of options when it comes to selecting a digital printer – though not all are created equal. In fact, there might be more that goes into making the right choice for your unique operation than you might think. In this behind-the-scenes video, you’ll get an inside look at one of…
Position Imaging Brings Secure 24/7, Contactless Package Pick Up To Residents At The Dime
STRATHAM, NH – November 17, 2020 – Position Imaging, Inc, a pioneer in logistics fulfillment and asset tracking, today announced that The Dime, a 23-story mixed-use building at 209 Havemeyer Street in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York has selected its Smart Package Room. The intuitive package management system leverages unique computer vision technology to track packages and ensure secure resident…
What’s the Right Metrology for My Parts?
For this installment of Metrology Matters, Srini Varre, Technical Specialist at Global Power-Train, and Dave O’Leary, Director of Quality Assurance, at Accumold lent their expertise to help break down the world of metrology equipment. A question often asked is, ‘what’s the right metrology for my parts?’ Varre and O’Leary came equipped with some answers. Using…
Pulling Back the Curtain on Worthen’s R&D Process
When it comes to research and development, a chemist’s work is never done. And Ian Churcher, R&D Laboratory Manager for the foam fabricating division of Worthen Industries with 27 years at the company under his belt, isn’t expecting to stop innovating any time soon. “It’s never complete. I guess you might think, well, we’ll hit…
Connecting Workers in Construction with New Opportunities
Racism and bias still impact most industries. The construction industry is no different, but many leaders in the industry are taking a stand. Di-Ann Eisnor, Co-founder and CEO of Core, a technology platform that supports the construction workforce, shared what’s happening right now to combat racism and bias in construction. What does racism look like…
Constructing a Modular Building from Start to Finish
A potential Vanguard Modular customer may know they need a modular building but not what the process will entail. When Vanguard constructs a modular building, it runs through these steps in the construction process: design and engineering, permitting, manufacturing, delivery, set, seam and utility connections, power up and turn on water, installation of decks, steps,…
What Businesses Need to Leverage Today’s Transformative Technology
By now everyone has heard of the cloud. Most businesses even understand how they can use it effectively. But what about other advances? With 5G, LTE and other wireless networks rolling out plus more IoT advances being made nearly daily, businesses will need the power to pull it all together. Simply relying on the cloud…
Equitable Cities III: Addressing Inequality and Enacting the Change Our Cities Need
On this episode of Dirt Work, host Adam Morrisey continued the show’s series on the topic of equitable cities by discussing the role that real estate developers, bankers and community initiatives have on the future of our cities with Dallas-area business leaders Tim and Terrence Maiden. Terrence serves as CEO of Russell Glen, a…
Orange Intelligenz: Why Mobile Robotics Is An Exciting Field
Denise Ebenhoech is naturally curious. That’s not unique in the automation community, but the Regional Head of Advanced Robotic Applications at KUKA Robotics has explored plenty of different avenues of robotics in her career. Right now, though, she’s focused in on one project: Mobile robots. “I find it really exciting. If you look at…
The Art of Waiting: NEMO-Q’s Holistic Approach To Customer Service Puts Clients First
In the heat of the moment of an event, things often can go wrong. That’s especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, when shifting protocols and regulations have made organizers even more stressed when it’s go-time. This added stress makes you want your queuing solution not only to work well but also to be able…
Rethinking the Workspace
The design of office space has been evolving since the beginning of the cubicle. In recent years, the push has been to create open space offices to nurture collaboration. Those open spaces now seem unfeasible in a post-COVID world. As workers return to the office, what will the future of workspaces look like? John…
Reasons to Consider Utilizing Robotic Palletizers
Palletizing product requires careful planning. Carton sizes and pallet patterns must come together into one sturdy structure that fits the skid. No gaps should exist between the block of cases and the locking ties. If any gap or overlap leaves room for sliding, then the pallet can’t “move” as a single, integrated unit as it’s…
4 Ways Self-Storage Facilities can Navigate the Pandemic
The novel coronavirus and the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic have set off a wave of uncertainty throughout nearly all of the world’s industries, but self-storage has entered into a particularly murky period even with a new normal potentially dawning. While traditional thinking says the industry is largely immune to big swings brought about by significant disruptions…
6 Benefits of Temporary Office Space on Construction Sites
Construction projects, especially those that are large-scale, can take a long time to complete. They can also be similar in nature as to how they operate; whether they are road construction, a residential development, or a commercial builder. One similarity among these large-scale construction projects is that they often require temporary space for their operations….
Front-End Loading Is Key to Planning Automation Projects
An automation project has plenty in common with a house. No matter how grand the idea starts, it’s unlikely to be a successful project if the blueprints and foundation aren’t right. That’s why Marques Harrer, Strategic Solutions Specialist for Concept Systems, said the company puts so much emphasis on front-end loading in automation projects….
New Hexagon “CMM as a Service” Helps US Manufacturers Gain Competitive Edge with Easy Access to Best-in-Class Metrology
A new program, announced by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, provides businesses in the US and Canada access to best-in-class metrology equipment as a service so they can benefit from the latest productivity improvements without waiting to invest in new equipment. For OEMs and contractors alike, thriving without the best metrology equipment can be a struggle,…
Worthen Building On a Rich History of Adhesive Innovation
Innovation is always hard. Keeping on the forefront of the industry is even harder when you can trace your origin back to 1866. That’s exactly the case with the Upaco Adhesives division of Worthen Industries, which has its origins in the Union Paste Company that launched in the 19th century. Steve Adams, Business Manager for…
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