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Gilbane | Mosites celebrate topping off for Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green

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Gilbane Building Company and joint venture partner Mosites Construction Company gathered with Carnegie Mellon University to celebrate the topping off ceremony for the new Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) at Hazelwood Green and the success of the project thus far.

PITTSBURGH, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gilbane Building Company and joint venture partner Mosites Construction Company gathered with Carnegie Mellon University to celebrate the topping off ceremony for the new Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) at Hazelwood Green and the success of the project thus far.

Carnegie Mellon University is grateful for the extraordinary work of Gilbane Building Company and joint venture partner Mosites Construction Company in building our new Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green,” said CMU President Farnam Jahanian

The Richard King Mellon Foundation, dedicated to advancing prosperity in Southwestern Pennsylvania, announced a $150 million grant to CMU in 2021, the single largest grant since its inception in 1947. $45 million of this grant supports the construction of the RIC at Hazelwood Green, an area that was formerly a riverside steel mill.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this construction milestone, which brings us one step closer to realizing a new era of innovation and commercialization. Carnegie Mellon University is grateful for the extraordinary work of Gilbane Building Company and joint venture partner Mosites Construction Company in building our new Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green. Their engagement with the Greater Hazelwood community throughout this project has been ongoing and meaningful–and set a higher standard in what community-focused construction looks like in practice,” said CMU President Farnam Jahanian.

The 150,000 SF RIC will feature flexible testing facilities, adaptable high bays, and a large outdoor lab with a 6,000 SF drone cage. The nearby Manufacturing Futures Institute and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) at Mill 19 will further allow for testing of new ideas and prototypes, accelerating the pace of research. Together, these new facilities will provide robotics researchers at CMU with unique, state-of-the-art spaces for research, integration, collaboration, and commercialization.

“The construction of the RIC is an important step for the Greater Hazelwood community,” said James Dudt, Pittsburgh business leader of Gilbane Building Company. “The construction of this new building supports job creation and growth of the skilled workforce in Pittsburgh. The RIC will further the city’s ability to become a national leader in the research and development of robotics. We are dedicated to supporting this ambitious initiative and thrilled to be CMU’s partner in bringing the RIC to life.”

Engaging the local community has been a significant focus of this project, with project goals of 20% minority-, women-, and diverse-owned business enterprise (MWDBE) participation and 5% workforce participation. The team held local contractor outreach and opportunities events to spur interest from local and diverse trades and provide an opportunity to network with the project team. Beyond trade engagement, the team is woven into the community through various volunteer efforts and community events like tours for students in the Industrial Arts Workshop, repairs to the Hazelwood Initiative Community Garden’s “Everybody’s Garden” location, and support of local restaurants. The team is hosting a “Touch a Truck” event for elementary school students in partnership with Street Plans and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center as part of the STEAM event in Fall 2024.

“The RIC is an important project for CMU and the Greater Hazelwood community, inspiring partnership among researchers, educators, and industry leaders,” said Dean Mosites, CEO and president of the building division at Mosites. “With Gilbane as our partner, Mosites continues its work for Carnegie Mellon, which started in 1988. We are committed to delivering quality work safely, on time, and within CMU’s budget. This project will provide resources for the Pittsburgh Robotics Industry, connect opportunities in STEM education, and promote workforce and economic development in the local communities.”

Construction of the RIC will be completed in 2025.

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Breanne Auxier, Gilbane Building Company, 312-614-3883, bauxier@gilbaneco.com, www.GilbaneCo.com

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A new product line to accelerate the automation of companies

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RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, QC, Sept. 27, 2024 /CNW/ – Automation has become critical for businesses to drive growth and performance. Companies need to accelerate their automation initiatives through more autonomous and intuitive solutions that can quickly deliver the benefits of robotics to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness.  

Driven by its commitment to innovation and supporting manufacturing companies in strengthening their operational efficiency, Premier Tech is introducing the future of automation thanks to its new product line TOMA™ – which aims to accelerate packaging automation projects through a comprehensive and intuitive do-it-yourself experience – hence delivering automation made friendustrial™.

The first product under the TOMA™ brand – and its underlying mindset – is a palletizing solution featuring the most advanced interface on the market, bringing together industrial robustness and user-friendliness with collaborative robotics. Thanks to its seamless integration requiring no coding, no engineering and no programming, both small and large manufacturers can access the benefits of automation, setting a new standard for efficiency and ease of use.

“Today, we are launching more than a product line. We are launching a totally new approach to automation — we are launching the ‘Automation made friendustrial™’ mindset. Our teams at Premier Tech Systems and Automation have successfully merged industrial-level efficiency with ease of operation. This was achieved by leveraging the cobot technology from Fanuc, the worldwide leader in robotics,” says Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech.

This launch is backed by more than 35 years of experience in automation and palletization, combined with new technologies in cobotics and the strong commitment of Premier Tech in ensuring that advanced technologies are made available to a wide range of manufacturers.

TOMA™ comes with a new innovative business model harnessing the power of an online, seamless and intuitive do-it-yourself configuration. It will enable companies to look at their packaging operations from a new perspective and implement automation projects where the financial feasibility was yet under pressure.

“TOMA™ cobots allowed us to enhance the work ergonomics of our teams, meet their needs — especially for night shifts —, and increase our productivity. This new solution is robust, intuitive and easy to program. With its agility and reliability, we can use it in various workspaces according to our needs,” says Pascal Gagné, operations manager at Groupe TAQ and launch partner.

For more information on TOMA™ and see how your company can leverage this solution, visit www.tomarobots.com

About Premier Tech

At Premier Tech, we are all about making a difference by connecting People and Technologies for over 100 years. One team driven by a shared will to deliver sustainable solutions that help feed, protect and improve our world.

Premier Tech has a wide range of products, services, brands and technologies allowing to increase crop yields, bring beautiful gardens to life, automate the handling and packaging operations of many manufacturing facilities, treat and recycle water, support companies in their digital transformation and offer bio-ingredients for the well-being of humans and animals.

Premier Tech today records sales of more than one billion dollars and is growing internationally, driven by its 5  200 team members in 28 countries. This is our time as we move Beyond 100.

For more information about Premier Tech, visit www.premiertech.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Wearable Blanket to Increase Warmth (TLS-4013)

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “I wanted to create a more comfortable and convenient blanket to provide warmth at home while relaxing or doing various chores without restricting your movement or use of hands,” said an inventor, from Batesville, Miss., “so I invented the HEAT WRAP. My design would offer an improved alternative to using portable heaters, conventional heated blankets, and heating pads.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for a wearable blanket. In doing so, it would surround the wearer in cozy warmth. As a result, it increases comfort and relaxation. It also allows the user to stay productive at home and on the go. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population, especially the elderly and those living in cold weather areas.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-TLS-4013, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Raken Expands Construction Equipment Management Solution With Enhanced Tracking, Reporting, and Maintenance

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raken, the top-rated field management app for the construction industry, has expanded its equipment management capabilities to better help customers leverage their valuable assets.

The California-based software developer recently introduced new and enhanced workflows for detailed equipment tracking, automated reporting, and proactive maintenance. Combined with the app’s daily reports, time tracking, safety and quality management tools, and document management, this update to their equipment management features further establishes Raken as the all-in-one solution for improving field productivity and visibility.

Built with purpose

Raken developed its new, improved equipment management tools to meet one of the industry’s most vital needs. Equipment is a significant cost for most construction companies, who spend hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars buying, renting, and maintaining equipment every year.

“Knowing where equipment is, who is using it, and what condition it’s in is critical in construction,” said Mike Bates, VP of Corporate Strategy. “Raken makes it easy to capture and analyze key data points so you can protect and maximize your investment.”

Track, maintain, and report on owned and rented equipment

Contractors can improve equipment utilization and maintenance with Raken, helping to keep their projects on schedule and under budget.

Benefits for the field and office include:

Easily add new or update equipmentSee where each piece of equipment is located and its conditionTrack details such as deployment history, hours, mileage, and fuel consumptionReport on critical metrics to help reduce idle time, manage costs, improve operator productivity and moreMonitor deficiencies, maintenance schedules, and return dates

Raken’s equipment management tools include an automated dashboard for analyzing utilization trends, productivity, fuel consumption and Co2 emissions. Users can also run snapshot reports organizing equipment by custom criteria and view detailed deployment and usage summaries.

The app also allows users to enable automatic email notifications for scheduled repairs, returns, and maintenance, plus quickly track deficiencies by operator to provide targeted training or guidance.

“Raken now provides an even clearer view of all your assets across your company and projects, so you can maximize usage, better manage your budgets, and extend the lifespan of your equipment,” said Mike Bates.

Launching soon

Raken will continue to grow equipment management capabilities based on industry trends and customer feedback. Additional tools for tracking and reporting on small equipment units and status are currently in development, and will be released in the coming months.

About Raken

Raken is an all-in-one field management solution for the construction industry that uses mobile technology to streamline field workflows and build better projects. Designed for ease-of-use, our software empowers crews to quickly and easily share real-time data and updates from the jobsite. Raken helps customers increase project visibility and compliance with digital daily reports, time and production tracking, comprehensive safety tools, document management, and more. To learn more, visit www.rakenapp.com.

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