Trimble Q1 Results, Conf Call May 3, 8AM ET

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WESTMINSTER, CO, Apr 26, 2024 – Trimble will hold a conference call on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8AM ET to review its first quarter 2024 results. The call will be broadcast live on the Web at http://investor.trimble.com. Investors without internet access may dial into the call at (888) 660-6347 (US) or (929) 201-6594 (international). The conference ID is 1043223.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the ways people move, build and live. Core technologies in positioning, modeling and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve our customers’ productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability.

For more information about Trimble, visit www.trimble.com.

FARO Q1 Results, Conf Call May 2, 8AM ET

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LAKE MARY, FL, Apr 26, 2024 – FARO, the global leader in 3D digital measurement, imaging and realization solutions, announced that after market close on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. In conjunction with the release, Peter Lau, president and chief executive officer, and Matthew Horwath, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:00AM ET.

Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 888-632-3384 (US) or +1 785-424-1794 (International) and using the passcode FARO. To avoid a delay in connecting to the call, please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start time. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO’s website at: https://www.faro.com/about-faro/investor-relations/events

A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

About FARO

For 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy.

For more information, visit www.faro.com.

AIA CA Announces Twelfth Architecture at Zero Competition

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SACRAMENTO, CA, Apr 26, 2024 – The American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA) announces the twelfth annual Architecture at Zero a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design while also considering the impacts of equity and resilience.

The 2024 competition challenge is to design a new building on a middle school campus in East Los Angeles (East LA), California. While the brief is to design the project for the Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School, Architecture is an ideas competition and not a “real” project. Students and professionals participating in Architecture at Zero will design a new building that will replace relocatable classrooms and is to include science labs, art classroom, maker space, outdoor learning environments, and a teacher workroom.

A panel of international experts will select which submitted projects should be recognized. Recognized entries will be awarded $25,000 in total prizes.

“The American Institute of Architects California is enthusiastic to collaborate with the Los Angeles Unified School District on this important initiative in keeping with the organization’s commitment to sustainability, equity, and the fostering of future architects,” said AIA California president Winston L. Thorne, AIA.

Architecture at Zero strives to generate new, innovative ideas for a decarbonized future, helping California achieve its goal of having all new commercial construction be ZNE by 2030.

Competition entries will be juried by international experts including Paul Torcellini, Principal Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Lance Collins, AIA, a Director at Partner Energy; and Allison Williams, FAIA.

The competition deadline is December 16, 2024. To learn more, visit www.architectureatzero.com.

This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by SCE, SCG and PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

About AIA California

AIA California is dedicated to serving its members, and uniting all architecture professionals in the design of a more just, equitable, and resilient future through advocacy, education, and political action. It celebrates more than 75 years of service and, today, is composed of more than 11,000 members across the state.

For more information, visit AIA California website.

Vitruvi Appoints Dave Walters as CEO, Mark Lemmons as CTO

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DENVER, CO, Apr 26, 2024 – Vitruvi Software, the leading provider of next generation construction management software, has announced the appointment of Dave Walters as chief executive officer and Mark Lemmons as chief technology officer to lead Vitruvi into its next growth phase.

Since the successful acquisition of Vitruvi by Bow River Capital in September of 2023, the company has continued to expand and broaden its global footprint. Vitruvi is the first and only solution to unify designs, work, and as-built reconciliation for horizontal infrastructure projects and is the leading project management application for building out fiber optic networks. Vitruvi enables clients to close the “as-built gap” between the network designed and the network delivered.

“I am thrilled to join the Vitruvi team and continue Vitruvi’s tradition of technology innovation for our existing, and future, clients. Vitruvi is in a prime position to conquer the construction management market as a strategic partner for future-proof growth today,” said Dave Walters, CEO of Vitruvi.

“The Vitruvi As-Built Platform is proven to optimize portfolio-wide deployment and network value and we have great plans in store to make the solution even more powerful for the everyday users of the software and the executives that rely on insights, reporting, and the ability to get paid faster,” said Mark Lemmons, CTO of Vitruvi.

This next growth phase will accelerate the delivery of new product features and functionality that further address the root causes of project delays, cost overruns, and erosion of asset value, solidifying Vitruvi’s stronghold as the leader in construction management software.

About Vitruvi Software

Vitruvi Software stands at the forefront of construction management technology providing an unparalleled GIS-based platform that transforms the landscape of telecom and broadband construction projects. The Vitruvi As-Built Platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that are best-in-class and support the entire lifecycle of construction management, from design through delivery and close-out. Vitruvi is committed to revolutionizing industry standards by offering tools that enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and significantly increase profitability for businesses in the telecom and broadband industry.

For more information, visit www.vitruvisoftware.com.

COVAL Launches CMS M Series Vacuum Pumps

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COVAL launches CMS M Series the new generation of multi-stage mini vacuum pumps. The CMS M series, the latest addition to COVAL’s range of multi-stage vacuum pumps, has been designed and developed with two guiding objectives: compactness and performance. It offers an optimum solution for industrial applications which require high suction flow rates.

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Enhanced performance and robustness

CMS M multi-stage mini vacuum pumps are the product of COVAL’s advanced research, seeking to provide a powerful, durable solution for handling porous parts, emptying tanks, or random gripping in harsh industrial environments. Thanks to their ultra-compact design and optimized multi-stage Venturi system, these pumps guarantee powerful suction flows of up to 19.42 SCFM, while reducing compressed air consumption in a compact footprint.

Modularity and ease of maintenance

An outstanding feature of the CMS M series is its modularity, making it easy to adapt to a variety of applications and simple to maintain. Available in two suction capacities (10.59 SCFM to 19.42 SCFM) and with or without vacuum and blow-off control, these mini pumps also offer two exhaust configurations to perfectly match each specific need.

Advanced multi-stage technology for maximum efficiency

COVAL’s multi-stage technology maximizes the energy input of compressed air by cascading several stages of Venturi profiles and combining their respective suction flows. Intermediate valves progressively isolate each stage to achieve maximum vacuum level. This technology makes it possible to generate high suction flow at low vacuum levels.

This innovation reflects COVAL’s commitment to providing efficient, energy-saving solutions for industry.

About COVAL

Established in the south of France, COVAL SAS designs, produces and markets high-performance vacuum components and systems throughout the entire world for industrial applications in all lines of business. COVAL is an ISO 9001 V2015 certified company that innovates on a global scale in the area of vacuum handling using optimized components with integrated, intelligent and reliable features. Its solutions can be adapted to any industrial context and their primary goal is to improve productivity with safety in mind. COVAL’s clients are present in all major industrial fields in which vacuum handling is critical for efficiency and productivity. These fields include packaging, automotive, food processing, plastic processing, aeronautics.

COVAL markets its products and services internationally through its subsidiaries and its network of authorized distributors.

For more information, visit www.coval-inc.com.

KonnectAi, Google Cloud Partner for AI Quality Inspection Tool

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KonnectAi has announced its collaboration with Google Cloud, officially launching its AI-powered quality inspection platform for manufacturers. KonnectAi will help manufacturers optimize quality inspection and ensure product traceability so they can increase efficiency and scale their businesses.

With just a simple snap of a picture—without the requirement for CAD or specifications—KonnectAi’s advanced system augments existing quality inspection processes, ensuring that products and processes meet the highest safety and quality standards. KonnectAI leverages Google Cloud’s industry-leading development platform to deliver a revolutionary AI quality-analysis system for manufacturers. A powerful visual inspection engine containerized with Cloud Run, data analytics powered by BigQuery, and Google’s state-of-the-art global network and Cloud CDN combine to ensure manufacturers can confidently stand behind their product portfolios and grow while limiting risk.

In the competitive landscape of manufacturing, KonnectAi helps rise above common challenges and unlock growth through its key features:

  • State-of-the-art AI algorithms analyze images with unmatched precision, enhancing productivity, optimizing operations, and reducing inefficiencies resulting in the highest quality, safety, and traceability.
  • Simple solution that offers the benefits of AI without the complexity, cost, and resources.
  • Real-time data and actionable insights enable manufacturers to engage in agile decision-making, spot trends, respond swiftly to customer demands, and make informed decisions that propel business forward.
  • Resource optimization data that allows manufacturers to allocate much-needed workforce resources elsewhere, while lowering operational costs.

To learn more about KonnectAi’s capabilities hosted by Google Cloud, please visit https://konnectai.ai/.

About KonnectAi

KonnectAi is a visual inspection technology company launched by ECI. The flagship product was developed by Promark Electronics, now a family-run division of ECI, which manufactures wire harnesses, cable, and electromechanical assemblies utilized by commercial electric vehicles, aerospace, defense, and other technically-complex, mission-critical products.

About Electrical Components International (ECI)

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 40 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500+ customers. ECI powers smart, connected, and electrified solutions that enable the most advanced technologies to solve the most complex challenges.

Universal Robots Integrates SRCI into Software

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Universal Robots (UR) has now integrated the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) into its software. UR is proud to be among the first cobot vendors to offer this functionality.

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The SRCI is a new standard for robotics manufacturers that aims to create a single interface between PLCs and robots. The full integration of SRCI into UR’s software will enhance the connectivity capabilities of UR’s cobots and will ensure customers a frictionless integration with Siemens PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), since Siemens is the first – and currently only – PLC Vendor supporting SRCI in the automation market.

The uniform cross-manufacturer data interface of the SRCI makes robot implementation interoperable, and it standardizes definitions and robot commands between UR cobots and Siemens PLCs. This allows for easier and quicker setup and simplifies the deployment of UR robots into existing and new Siemens ecosystem-based production lines.

The SRCI is available for UR’s e-Series family and the next-generation robots UR20 and UR30. It can be installed and activated with PolyScope version 5.15 or higher via add-on URcap software. For more info, click here.

Read more about Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Integrator here.

About Universal Robots

Universal Robots is a provider of collaborative robots (cobots) used across a wide range of industries and in education. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Odense, Denmark, Universal Robots aims to create a world where people work with robots, not like robots.

Since introducing the world’s first commercially viable cobot in 2008, Universal Robots has developed a product portfolio reflecting a range of reaches and payloads and has sold over 75,000 cobots worldwide. An extensive ecosystem has grown around the company’s cobot technology creating innovation, choice for customers and a wide range of components, kits and solutions to suit every application.

For more information, please visit www.universal-robots.com.

Stratasys Launches H350 v1.5 Printer

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Announces SAF HighDef Printing Capabilities

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN & REHOVOT, Israel, Apr 26, 2024 – Stratasys announced its new SAF HighDef Printing capabilities and the launch of the H350 printer, version 1.5 (V.1.5) to expand SAF adoption with additional applications and use cases for a growing set of manufacturing end markets.

Stratasys announces new High-Definition Printing capabilities. Seen here are new high-definition sensors and on the end, 3D printed grains of rice. (Photo: Business Wire)

Introducing High Definition

Stratasys’ new HighDef Printing capabilities are designed to allow for more exact, high-definition printing with detailed resolution. This gives manufacturers the ability to rapidly scale their additive manufacturing through reliable repeatability, while creating more intricate parts and expanding their design capabilities. Customers from industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare can take advantage of SAF thermal control to create applications that require smooth, precise features like gears and mechanisms.

“High-definition printing enables tighter tolerances, moving assemblies and a new range of applications for SAF customers,” said Adam Ellis, corporate applications manager, Stratasys. “Bringing HighDef to our customers will help us expand and improve their capabilities and increase their adoption of 3D printing in manufacturing roles.”

Delivered as part of a firmware update, Stratasys’ HighDef Printing will be backwards compatible with previous H350 models and made available to customers at no additional cost.

New Stratasys H350 v1.5 printer, which is now available. (Photo: Business Wire)

The New H350

Stratasys is introducing the new H350 v1.5 printer. This new printer has improved sensors and remote service capabilities, making the printer easier to operate and service. The H350 V1.5 will also come with the new Stratasys HighDef Printing firmware update.

“The new capabilities and the upgraded H350 align with the performance needs that our customers indicated to us, that will allow them to further benefit from additive manufacturing and SAF technology in particular,” said Torben Lange, vice president, SAF Research & Development, Stratasys. “New applications and use cases will allow manufacturers to scale their production, with more intricate parts, without compromising speed or quality.”

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com.