Joe Kannapell

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...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Erin Ohnesorge

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...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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MiTek Staff

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...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Joe Kannapell

The Last Word: BCMC Hits & Misses

Joe Kannapell

Some surprises are in store at the BCMC Show this year, especially the stunning news that the biggest robotics maker won’t be there and won’t be showing up anywhere. But, the demise of House of Design (HoD) wasn’t because of their equipment, which worked serviceably (for more...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Joe Kannapell

Wall Panel Technology, Part VI: Panel Equipment Innovations

Joe Kannapell

As automation and robotics are increasingly embraced, it makes sense to review examples of successful implementations from the pioneers of past systems. Interestingly, the first successful fully automated component assembly in the U.S. involved wall panels rather than trusses. However, in many...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
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MiTek Staff

MiTek to Showcase Innovative Solutions at BCMC | FS 2024

MiTek Staff

As a global pioneer in the building components industry, we’re looking forward to presenting our integrated solutions suite at the upcoming Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) | Framer’s Summit 2024. Our booth at the event will feature best-in-class software, automated...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
Page 52
John Holland

Innovation Through Legacy: Transforming Truss Design with Paragon

John Holland

What if the future of truss design isn’t just about developing better tools, but redefining the entire process from the ground up? On August 15, we publicly announced Paragon — a product that will change the way trusses are designed and built. A product that took years of...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
Page 80
Greg Bates

Insights and Innovations in Component Manufacturing

Greg Bates

The component manufacturing industry, specifically of roof and floor trusses, is undergoing significant transformation. To delve deeper, we spoke with Todd Drummond, a seasoned expert and long-time consultant with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of truss manufacturing. You can...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
Page 88
Joe Kannapell

The Last Word: Material Handling Bunk-to-Table

Joe Kannapell

Adding the last links to the chain of material handling – bunk-to-saw and saw-to-table – is intricately executed by Hundegger at Sunpro’s major expansion in St. George, Utah – and it’s cool! Yes, here in the northeastern-most part of the Mojave Desert, the Clyde...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
Page 154
Joe Kannapell

Wall Panel Technology, Part V: Whole House Evolution

Joe Kannapell

The dream of having a single person model an entire structure was admirable, but developing the software to do that turned into a decade-long struggle. Five years ago, I chronicled the development saga in my series on Fifty Years of Truss Design, Parts XI – XV. As the story told, the...

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August 2024
Issue #16301
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