Wall Panel Technology, Part IX: More Panel Automation From American Suppliers Joe Kannapell Handling studs and plates to build walls is easy, but handling oversized sheets of OSB and sheathed wall panels is not. Fortunately, two inventors in the Midwest have lightened the load. Automated Sheathing Saw: Since he began his career at Monet DeSauw 30 years ago, David Ohnesorge has been... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 10
Inspiration for Automation in 2025 Edmond Lim, P.Eng. After the wonderful success that was BCMC 2024, I decided to take a quick holiday…to Japan! Having never visited that fascinating country before, I was excited to see what I might find. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] While waiting in line for the Ubako and Owakudani... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 48
A Year of Growth and Innovation: Vekta Looks Back and Ahead Ed Serrano WARNING: the following text is not intended for consumption by old-school fabricators and plant managers – especially those without a desire to evolve alongside new and developing technologies However, if you are showing any of the following symptoms, you are advised to read on... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 60
What Equipment Does Your Future Hold? Marco Gagnon With 2024 coming to a close, we look at the year that was and the years to come in equipment development. This past year saw our company bring out two new pieces of equipment in its product offering. These pieces were added to a line-up that already included our successful BCE-Gantry, BCE-Finish... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 66
Framing the Future: The Evolution of Moment Frames Emily Morris Frazier The Earliest Moment Frame Connections Approximately 150 years ago, steel framing revolutionized how buildings were constructed.[1] The proportionately strong material compared to its weight and size led to larger and taller “high-rise” buildings. Initially rivet and angle... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 120
Wall Panel Technology, Part VIII: Panel Automation From American Suppliers Joe Kannapell Plate markers, single tool bridges, and automated saws were just a few of the enhancements that filtered into wall panel shops at the Millennium. Their adoption was quickened by the consolidation of component manufacturers (CMs) and by the increasing pressure on all CMs by busy builders.... Read More November 2024 Issue #16304 Page 10
The Legacy Continues: Introducing the Next Generation of the Alpine Linear Saw Alpine Team Coming in 2025 – Alpine is excited to announce the evolution of the Alpine Linear Saw (ALS) with the introduction of ALS 5.0. Building on over two decades of reliability, durability, and accuracy, this latest version continues Alpine’s proud tradition of innovation. [For all photos,... Read More November 2024 Issue #16304 Page 70
Wall Panel Technology, Part VII: A Deeper Dive into Automation Joe Kannapell Toll Brothers imported an automated panel line commensurate with their luxurious homes, or so they expected. Perhaps because the European economy was ailing in the early 1990s, Randek from Sweden, like the Makron company from Finland before them, offered Toll an excellent deal. But Randek was an... Read More October 2024 Issue #16303 Page 10
When Saws Go Rogue Erin Ohnesorge Forget about “Rogue One,” ROGworx Automation has three heads that are better than one! If you haven’t met the guys yet, then you need to come by the ROGworx booth at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Milwaukee, WI this month. So, who are the R-O-G in... Read More October 2024 Issue #16303 Page 53
The Emerging Significance of EPDs in Building Construction MiTek Staff Sustainable building materials and methods are top-of-mind in today’s construction industry. While there are many sustainable building materials to choose from during design, wood is naturally a superior choice for developers, designers, and builders interested in lowering the... Read More October 2024 Issue #16303 Page 122