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BRIX: Revolutionizing Bricklaying with Automation

A recent article in Construction Robotics details BRIX, a novel, lightweight prototype system for automated brick wall construction, showcased at a leading industry expo. Designed to navigate unstructured environments, BRIX features advanced sensors and a collaborative manipulator arm, demonstrating efficiency and flexibility.

26 Jun 2024

Grass America Sets the Standard for Quality and Service with TEC Soft-close and Self-close Hinges

Grass America, an industry-leading supplier of functional cabinet hardware, highlights TEC Soft-close and Self-close hinges. Packed with features and serving as an industry standard for quality and performance, TEC hinges are backed by the exceptional service and support offered by Grass America.

From GRASS America Inc. 26 Jun 2024

Enhancing Construction Safety with Smart AI

Researchers developed a deep neural network (DNN) model for simultaneous proximity and relationship detection, aiming to reduce unwanted collisions involving construction robots. The study demonstrated promising results, with the DNN accurately identifying relationships between construction objects from site images, paving the way for safer human-robot interactions in the industry.

25 Jun 2024

New Device Revolutionizes Measurement of CO2 Absorption in Concrete

In a study published in the Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, researchers from the University of Tokyo collaborated with industry engineers to develop a new device that can measure carbon dioxide absorbed in concrete more easily and in a third of the time as current approaches.

24 Jun 2024

Nidec Drives to Launch New Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP Option Module

As part of Nidec Drives’ continuous evolution of drive technology, their new Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides enhanced control and maximum efficiency in building automation systems, ensuring accurate and co-ordinated operation to boost occupant comfort.

From Nidec Corporation 17 Jun 2024