Impact Security, the manufacturer of security glazing system DefenseLite, launched new tools and resources to support authorized DefenseLite dealers and architects across the United States and Canada. These resources include a new website, defenselite.com, which features a dealer portal and a dealer locator page; ARCAT, an online specification resource; 4Specs, a spec resource; and a partnership with AEC Daily to launch a continuing education course entitled “Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions for Advanced Forced Entry and Ballistic Protection.” 

Faro Technologies Inc. released its new WebShare Software Enterprise offering. An extension of the widely-used FARO Webshare platform, the Enterprise feature allows data to be stored on a company’s private server or cloud infrastructure, ensuring full control over the security of its 3D reality data and a fast and easy way to provide access and share project management workflows. The Enterprise feature also offers single sign-on support to simplify the log-on process and avoid managing multiple passwords.
 

AGC Glass North America launched the new AGC Configurator. A robust, user-friendly online tool, the AGC Configurator allows design professionals to select, review and specify the optimal glass solution for their projects based on the customized specifications they create. Available on the AGC website, the tool provides architects and fabricators the ability to create their own profile and preferences. As they review the many solutions manufactured by AGC, they can gather and synthesize granular details so they can specify the right product for the job.
 

AGC Glass North America launched the new AGC Configurator. A robust, user-friendly online tool, the AGC Configurator allows design professionals to select, review and specify the optimal glass solution for their projects based on the customized specifications they create. Available on the AGC website, the tool provides architects and fabricators the ability to create their own profile and preferences. As they review the many solutions manufactured by AGC, they can gather and synthesize granular details so they can specify the right product for the job.
 

Hegla’s Shop-Floor Assistant App works to close gaps produced by the need to unify different digital processes. The app provides operating personnel with key information to help reduce process times. For example, the “Maintenance” section of Shop-Floor Assistant offers comprehensive options for simplifying and centralizing maintenance and service tasks. Whether it’s a glass machine, stacker, roll-up gate or indoor crane, all documents and maintenance jobs can be filed in the app, which reduces handling time and means the information is available anywhere via smartphone, tablet or an AR headset.
 

Hegla’s Shop-Floor Assistant App works to close gaps produced by the need to unify different digital processes. The app provides operating personnel with key information to help reduce process times. For example, the “Maintenance” section of Shop-Floor Assistant offers comprehensive options for simplifying and centralizing maintenance and service tasks. Whether it’s a glass machine, stacker, roll-up gate or indoor crane, all documents and maintenance jobs can be filed in the app, which reduces handling time and means the information is available anywhere via smartphone, tablet or an AR headset.
 

Faro Technologies Inc. launched Faro Trek, a fully autonomous 3D mobile scanning integration built in collaboration with the Massachusetts-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics. The solution combines the scanning speed and accuracy of the FARO FocusS Laser Scanner with Spot, a quadruped robot capable of remote and autonomous data capture in challenging environments. Ideal for general contractors and construction managers to verify production and quality on jobsites, Trek leverages Spot’s Autowalk feature to create a repeatable automated scanning workflow.
 

Faro Technologies Inc. launched Faro Trek, a fully autonomous 3D mobile scanning integration built in collaboration with the Massachusetts-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics. The solution combines the scanning speed and accuracy of the FARO FocusS Laser Scanner with Spot, a quadruped robot capable of remote and autonomous data capture in challenging environments. Ideal for general contractors and construction managers to verify production and quality on jobsites, Trek leverages Spot’s Autowalk feature to create a repeatable automated scanning workflow.
 

MicroShade updated its free online simulation tool, SimShade. The original version evaluated the impact different shading and glazing solutions have on the overall performance of façades. The second edition of SimShade is available on its own website, Simshade.dk, where users can generate reports that provide an extensive overview of technical data, economics and environmental specifications on both component and building level. 
 

MicroShade updated its free online simulation tool, SimShade. The original version evaluated the impact different shading and glazing solutions have on the overall performance of façades. The second edition of SimShade is available on its own website, Simshade.dk, where users can generate reports that provide an extensive overview of technical data, economics and environmental specifications on both component and building level.