Kathryn Pedde

Feed 2, 3, 4, or 5 Saws with the JAX Gantry

Kathryn Pedde

For the first time, a modern machine used in many other industries has proven itself in a truss plant. In other industries where it works in hundreds of plants, the JAX gantry transports tires, crates, and cases of Jack Daniels whiskey. In a truss plant, JAX moves 1 to 13 sticks of lumber from...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 60
Joan O’Neil and Ed  Cilurso

5 Ways Building Safety Professionals Are Using Artificial Intelligence

Joan O’Neil and Ed Cilurso

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve as a transformative technology, it is increasingly supporting building safety professionals both in the field and behind the scenes. AI integration into the industry empowers professionals and organizations by providing enhanced tools to assess...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 106
Alpine Team

New IFC Export: Better Collaboration and Visualization

Alpine Team

Alpine continues to innovate with the latest version of the IntelliVIEW Suite, now offering IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) export to improve collaboration, visualization, and accuracy in Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. IFC export enables seamless data exchange across...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 125
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Lot Level Tracking

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Simpson Strong-Tie has been a supplier of connectors for trusses and engineered-wood products for years. This experience has provided insights into the needs of the component manufacturer and has resulted in the development of innovative software that meets those needs. Our project management...

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June 2025
Issue #17311
Page 133
Alpine Team

Stay Connected and Analyze Data with Ease

Alpine Team

IntelliSheets and dashboards enhance team collaboration and decision-making. Real-Time Access to Critical Job Data Alpine continues to innovate with the latest enhancements (24 series) to IntelliSheets, offering real-time access to job details, item information, and status history through...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 133
MiTek Staff

Multiple-Ply Girder Load Distribution Change in ANSI/TPI 1-2022

MiTek Staff

Girder trusses are trusses specially designed to carry extra load from tie-in trusses and equipment. If a single ply is insufficient to carry the entire load, the truss designer specifies a multiply girder, that is made of identical trusses and fastened together to act as one unit to support the...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 138
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Viewing Project Details Just Got Easier

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Component Solutions® Director™ software creates an audit trail of user changes and displays this information on the History Tab for each project you are working on. The following historical Information displays when you click the History Tab: Pricing...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 146
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
Page 92
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
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