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10 Signs Your Opener Needs Replacement: A Dallas Homeowner’s Checklist

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Nestled in the heart of Texas, Dallas is a city that pulses with vibrant energy and a strong sense of community.

From the iconic skyline that reaches for the heavens to the warm hospitality of its residents, Dallas welcomes visitors with open arms.

As the third-largest city in the Lone Star State, Dallas boasts a rich tapestry of culture, history, and innovation.

And amidst the bustling cityscape, homeowners in Dallas take pride in maintaining the functionality and security of their properties, including their garage doors. [Read more…] about 10 Signs Your Opener Needs Replacement: A Dallas Homeowner’s Checklist

Sarcos and Blattner develop autonomous robotic solar construction system

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a specialist in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems, and Blattner Company, a provider and installer of renewable energy, have entered into a collaboration agreement.

The agreement focuses on the development and refinement of Sarcos’ autonomous mobile robotic system designed to optimize employee safety and enhance the efficiency of the installation of photovoltaic (PV) modules for utility-scale solar projects.

Laura Peterson, interim president and CEO, Sarcos, says: “Like many industries, the solar construction industry is experiencing significant worker shortages post-Covid and has not yet recovered. [Read more…] about Sarcos and Blattner develop autonomous robotic solar construction system

Comau unveils robotic system for constructing solar farms

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Comau has launched its patented Hyperflex mobile factory, which it describes as “a new paradigm in solar blade deployment that facilitates faster photovoltaic plant construction for a time to market savings of up to 25 per cent on new installations”.

Designed in-house and featuring proprietary Comau robotics, lifting equipment and other technology enablers, Hyperflex automatically assembles the entire solar blade, which can measure up to 48 sq m, directly in the photovoltaic field.

In doing so, the robotized temporary mobile factory lowers overall operating costs while granting better operator well-being, process quality and overall productivity when expanding an existing plant or installing a new one. [Read more…] about Comau unveils robotic system for constructing solar farms

Technology: Building Blocks for Your Construction Company

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As the world continues to evolve, so too does the construction industry. Leveraging technology is no longer a nice-to-have but a necessity for construction companies seeking to remain competitive.

Below, we delve into how modern technological solutions can be a game-changer for your construction company. [Read more…] about Technology: Building Blocks for Your Construction Company

Construction robotics startup Canvas partners with USG to ‘transform drywall industry’

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Canvas, a construction robotics startup, has agreed a strategic partnership with USG, the inventor of drywall and many industry-changing construction materials, including Sheetrock brand All Purpose, Plus 3, and other surface finishing products.

The partnership leverages two major technical advances: onsite robotics from Canvas and advanced building materials expertise from USG.

These organizations joined forces to collectively innovate and address chronic labor shortages, schedule and budget overruns, quality inconsistencies, and productivity and safety issues that have continuously challenged the drywall industry. [Read more…] about Construction robotics startup Canvas partners with USG to ‘transform drywall industry’

Built Robotics launches fully autonomous solar piling system

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Built Robotics, a maker of autonomous construction machinery, has launched the RPD 35, which the company describes as “the world’s first fully autonomous solar piling system”.

With the RPD 35, utility-scale solar foundations can be constructed up to five times faster than with traditional means and methods, bringing the nation closer to net zero energy, says Built Robotics.

Piling is a complex construction activity at the heart of every utility-scale solar project. Solar piles are generally steel H-beams 12 to 16 feet in length and up to 200 pounds in weight. [Read more…] about Built Robotics launches fully autonomous solar piling system

Advanced Construction Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ rebar robot

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Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) has launched its second product, IronBOT, during ConExpo, the largest gathering of construction professionals in North America, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

IronBOT augments construction crews by lifting, carrying, and placing up to 5,000-pound bundles of rebar in a transverse or longitudinal orientation without the need for heavy lifting from crew members.

When IronBOT is combined with TyBOT, ACR’s rebar-tying robot, this powerful BOT Bundle can typically provide 50% schedule savings during rebar installation. [Read more…] about Advanced Construction Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ rebar robot

Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line unveil autonomous bulldozer for construction industry

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Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line are proud to announce their collaboration on a solution for autonomous dozing.

In line with this collaboration, Hard-Line has been added to Polymath’s network of hardware integration partners, and Polymath has joined Hard-Line’s software integration ecosystem.

Hard-Line is a leading supplier of automation, teleoperation, and remote-control technology. No matter what type, make or model of machinery, Hard-Line can configure it to operate remotely. [Read more…] about Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line unveil autonomous bulldozer for construction industry

Autonomous construction equipment company Teleo signs up new customers and expands worldwide

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Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, has agreed deals with construction customers John Aarts Group, Teichert and Tomahawk Construction for remote-operated wheel loaders, bulldozers, and dump trucks, respectively.

In addition, Teleo has announced the company is expanding globally through a new dealer partner network spanning across the United States, Europe and Canada with partners Dobbs Positioning Solutions, RDO Equipment, SMS Equipment and SR-O Technology.

Construction and mining work is skilled, physically demanding and often dangerous. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 91 percent of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire, driving up costs and project delays. [Read more…] about Autonomous construction equipment company Teleo signs up new customers and expands worldwide