The almost 200-year-old Fort Jefferson, located in the Dry Tortugas National Park about 70 miles west of Key West, is getting some much-needed support from modern means and methods, courtesy of Trimble. The former military fortress, now a popular tourist destination and part of the U.S. National Park Service, is a concrete and limestone hexagonal structure that covers approximately 16…
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Command Alkon 3.0 Ushers Cloud, AI, Operational Excellence
Chief Executive Officer Martin Willoughby opened the Command Alkon 2024 Elevate Conference earlier this month paralleling today’s information technology environment to the one of 1999, when he and colleagues tested their San Francisco startup’s novel idea in a business downstream of concrete, aggregate or asphalt production and delivery: Online residential real estate listings with photos. Twenty-five years on, he assured…
Read MoreTrimble, Worldsensing Collaborate to Expand Monitoring Solutions
Trimble and Worldsensing announced the introduction of a solution for long-term 3D ground and structural movement monitoring that will combine Trimble 4D Control (T4D) monitoring software with the new Trimble GNSS Meter, powered by Worldsensing. Designed for the mining, construction and infrastructure industries, this solution helps minimize the risks associated with land and structure instability by enabling faster and more…
Read MoreAICrete Announces AggSense: AI Technology for Aggregate Analysis
AICrete Corp., the leading innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the concrete and aggregates industries, announced the release of AggSense, a groundbreaking aggregate analysis sensor. AggSense is designed to revolutionize aggregate characterization, starting with real-time particle size distribution and moisture monitoring.
Read MoreEmerson Enhances Control System Software
Emerson is further expanding the DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS). This feature pack release empowers users to easily transition to a DeltaV DCS from more third-party control systems, expands support for data-rich Ethernet device networks and reduces the complexity of state-based control implementations. As plants try to…
Read MoreClearEdge3D Launches Verity 2.0 Construction Verification Software
ClearEdge3D, a software solutions provider for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, has announced the launch of Verity 2.0, the latest advancement of its flagship construction verification software. This new version offers enhancements to 1.0, including a seamless integration with Autodesk and Revit. “Construction errors pose a significant risk to the AEC industry, accounting for 5% of total project…
Read MoreCommand Alkon Acquires Marcotte Systems
Command Alkon acquired Marcotte Systems, a technology leader providing “best-in-class software solutions” for producing and delivering concrete. This strategic acquisition includes all Marcotte’s products, brings their employees onto the Command Alkon Team, and reinforces Command Alkon’s dedication to leading the ready mix/concrete, aggregates, and asphalt technology industry. The combined expertise and talents of the companies will accelerate innovation and advance…
Read MoreSINAMICS S200 Servo Package is Fit for Future Manufacturing Applications
Siemens recently introduced its newest servo offering to the North American manufacturing industry. With the new SINAMICS S200 servo, comprising a SINAMICS S200 drive and SIMOTICS S-1FL2 motor with standard or flexible cable options, Siemens brings a new level of motion control to the stand-alone and networked machine market, the company stated.
Read MoreTerex Washing Systems Unveils New Software System
Terex Washing Systems’ STREAM software system harnesses real-time data to provide operators with actionable insights, enhancing productivity, reducing downtime and maximizing profitability. It was introduced at the recent Hillhead show in England. Additionally, Terex Washing Systems showcased the following equipment from their extensive range of “Feeder to Filterpress” solutions: the AggreScrub Pre-screen 150, the AggreScalp, and the FM 120 Bucket…
Read MoreMotion Ai Offers Automation and Motion Control Solutions
Automation has made every step of the aggregate and cement process – exploration and finding, extraction, processing, and distribution – significantly more efficient and safer. With increasing global demand for a variety of natural resources, aggregate and cement firms must work both smarter and harder to find and transport these commodities. The future of mining lies in automated technology, which…
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