Kathryn Pedde

Hardware + Software Integration with JAX, The Wood Retriever

Kathryn Pedde

When we started down the path of creating the JAX automated retrieval system, it had to work with our existing saws from three different suppliers. So, one of our first tasks was to bring their disparate cutting files into a common format to feed JAX. We also had to bring the sequence of jobs...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
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Alpine Team

Hand Calculations for Maximum Gravity Reaction on Truss Design Drawings

Alpine Team

Building engineers rely on maximum gravity reactions (R+) from Truss Design Drawings (TDD) to design structural components. These maximum reactions are calculated based on load combinations specified by building codes, representing the highest downward forces which allow engineers to determine...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 131
MiTek Staff

The Evolution of Product Testing in Engineering and Manufacturing

MiTek Staff

Product testing is the backbone of quality control in engineering and manufacturing, ensuring products are reliable, durable, and safe before reaching the market. Over the years, the testing processes have evolved dramatically, transitioning from manual inspections to highly sophisticated...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 140
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Using Truss Self-Weight

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

A benefit of using Simpson Strong-Tie’s CS Truss Studio™ is managing the relationship between the truss self-weight and the dead load. Truss self-weight is checked against all applied dead loads to verify that there is enough assumed “extra” dead load to account for the...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 148
Wendy Boyd

Machinery Software That Works For You!

Wendy Boyd

Looking at the year ahead, a number of predictions have said the manufacturing landscape in the US is set to grow. This is being driven by several factors including advances in technology, increasing use of automation, and changes within the economy, as well as changes to the workforce with a...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 19
Carl Villella

Navigating the Workforce Shortage: How Technology and Equipment Financing Can Help

Carl Villella

The year 2025 sees businesses across industries grappling with a persistent workforce shortage. Finding and retaining qualified employees is a major challenge, impacting productivity and growth. However, technology offers a powerful solution, and equipment financing can make it more accessible...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 83
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Managing Uplift Reactions

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Uplift reactions are the result of a set of conditions that generally includes load types, load combinations, bearing locations, and web patterns. In most cases, especially those involving wind load combinations, uplift reactions are relatively small and can easily be resolved through the...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 153
Todd Drummond

The Sales Team’s Number One Time-Wasting Activity

Todd Drummond

When it comes to the sales team, the very group that provides the lifeblood of the entire company, there is often one blind spot for wasted efforts. Why do so many companies allow their sales team to jump through so many hoops to find need-to-know-right-now information? Why must the sales...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 28
Ben Hershey and Thomas Griffin

The Digital Revolution in Offsite Construction and Manufacturing

Ben Hershey and Thomas Griffin

The offsite construction industry is undergoing a transformative era, driven by the advent of digital technologies. This evolution is not only revolutionizing how projects are managed but also addressing fundamental industry challenges. As more firms embrace digitization, understanding its...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 60
Dario Schmidt

A Case for Manufacturing Execution Software (MES)

Dario Schmidt

Before we jump right to the point, please, imagine your own shop. Do you ever get frustrated by the lack of organization in your office? Do you feel like you’ve got the right people, and maybe the right equipment, but you’re just not getting as much production as you feel you should?...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 68
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