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Topic Terms: Product Spotlight, Software, tools and apps

New Version of BIM and CAD Product Line

Vectorworks, Inc. released Vectorworks 2023, featuring performance improvements and tools developed to give users more time to design. The 2023 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD and Vision with the English-language editions of these versions available today. The Vectorworks 2023 product line features improvements focused on accelerated BIM workflows, interoperability, user experience enhancements, BIM for the landscape and entertainment-focused quality improvements.

Laminated glass identifier

EDTM Inc. The Glass-Chek Elite identifies laminated glass in a window and measures the thickness of the laminate inner-layer. The graphical display illustrates the window’s profile. The instrument also detects the presence and location of low-emissivity coatings, and can tell if the coating is a hard or soft coat, as well as the number of silver layers used to make the coating. 

Laminated glass identifier

EDTM Inc. The Glass-Chek Elite identifies laminated glass in a window and measures the thickness of the laminate inner-layer. The graphical display illustrates the window’s profile. The instrument also detects the presence and location of low-emissivity coatings, and can tell if the coating is a hard or soft coat, as well as the number of silver layers used to make the coating. 

CNC automation platform

Unilink is an independent automation platform for production on CNC machines in the industry for aluminum, steel and PVC profiles used for doors and windows or any other profile industry. The platform includes a machine-independent, vector-based, 3D macro programming interface designed to be user-friendly, fast and capable of managing huge macro libraries. The Unilink platform can import data from any construction software and export to any brand CNC profile milling and cutting machine.

CNC automation platform

Unilink is an independent automation platform for production on CNC machines in the industry for aluminum, steel and PVC profiles used for doors and windows or any other profile industry. The platform includes a machine-independent, vector-based, 3D macro programming interface designed to be user-friendly, fast and capable of managing huge macro libraries. The Unilink platform can import data from any construction software and export to any brand CNC profile milling and cutting machine.

Workforce management software

YourRadar offers commercial and residential glass service businesses an all-in-one solution to automate their business and allow them to operate their glass service businesses more efficiently. It comes with built-in features for sending glass estimates, scheduling jobs, dispatching team members and invoicing customers. Basic glass estimates can be configured for standard window shapes as well as custom designs. Custom designs and the original quote follow from estimate to job completion. 

Workforce management software

YourRadar offers commercial and residential glass service businesses an all-in-one solution to automate their business and allow them to operate their glass service businesses more efficiently. It comes with built-in features for sending glass estimates, scheduling jobs, dispatching team members and invoicing customers. Basic glass estimates can be configured for standard window shapes as well as custom designs. Custom designs and the original quote follow from estimate to job completion. 

Enterprise planning software

True is a web-based Enterprise Resource Planning software solution designed for glaziers. It includes tools for managing leads, generating proposals, timekeeping, scheduling, work orders, procurement, inventory control, job costing, invoicing and accounting, while also being fully integrable with any version of QuickBooks. Whether for a residential, field service or commercial contractor, True can help owners take their business to the next level. 

Enterprise planning software

True is a web-based Enterprise Resource Planning software solution designed for glaziers. It includes tools for managing leads, generating proposals, timekeeping, scheduling, work orders, procurement, inventory control, job costing, invoicing and accounting, while also being fully integrable with any version of QuickBooks. Whether for a residential, field service or commercial contractor, True can help owners take their business to the next level. 

Glass measuring app

Prodim USA developed a solution for accurate and easy digital measuring for flat or curved glass. Glass fabricators using the Proliner have improved their overall production process by significantly reducing the time required for measuring and creating digital templates for glass structures. Operators can easily create, check and change digital measurements in the factory or on the jobsite, and use the rapidly created DXF files for further processing or as direct input for machinery.