Fabrication System: Affordable Prototyping and more new products

The FDM 360mc is a fabrication system for prototyping and direct-digital manufacturing applications. It is intended to provide the accuracy, repeatability and material specifications of more elaborate “3D printer” systems at a much lower price. It has a build envelope of 14 x 10 x 10 in. and can be upgraded to 16 x 14 x 16 in. The upgrade also includes two additional material bays, resulting in a total of four. Available slice thicknesses are 0.005 in., 0.007 in. and 0.01 in. Stratasys, Inc.; 888-480-3548; www.stratasys.com

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The ScaleBlaster is intended to reduce or eliminate the formation of limescale deposits in water systems. Rather than add chemicals or other agents to the water, the unit’s integrated circuit generates a complex modulating frequency which hits the resonating frequency of calcium carbonate deposits within the pipe, causing them to come loose and break down. Clearwater Enviro Technologies; 800-756-7946; www.scaleblaster.com

 

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The Power/Data Post allows for the power and data cables coming from in-floor and under-floor sources to an office workstation to be collected in a single location. It can be installed over existing outlets, with partition panels that are connected using a painted steel channel pop riveted to the post. A single post can serve up to four workstations, and wiring changes to one can be made without interrupting service to other connections. HHRobertson Floor Systems; 412-299-8074; www.hhrobertson.com

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The Pi-Piper is a customized tape measure for accurately measuring a pipe’s diameter at any place along its length. When the Pi-Piper is wrapped around a pipe, the measurement gives the exact diameter of the pipe, thanks to the power of elementary geometry. The Pi-Piper eliminates the errors that often occur when pipe diameters are calculated on-the-fly or quickly eyeballed by holding a straight measurement against the side of a pipe. Pi-Piper; 215-499-2220;
www.pi-piper.com

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The Concrete Drill Finisher is a drill attachment for finishing concrete. It can be attached to any variable-speed power drill including those equipped with extension arms, and features a rotor with three adjustable pivoting blades. It is able to finish up to 350 sq ft to 650 sq ft a day, for deep or shallow pours. Materials For Less; 760-347-2828

 

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The W-series CITI MULTI water-source Variable Refrigerant Flow Zoning units are intended for use in buildings with pre-existing closed-water loop systems. The unit uses water as a heat-exchange medium for increased efficiency, and is driven by an INVERTER-driven compressor. Because the unit is able to tie into existing closed-water loop systems, it can be installed floor-by-floor and is well-suited for situations where equipment must be stored indoors. The WY series includes heat-pump models designed to work in either the cooling or heating mode. The WR2 series offers heat recovery and and can simultaneously cool or heat connected zones. Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.; 800-687-1966; www.mehvac.com