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AW-1000 Portable Automated Fenestration Test Kit by Automated Testing Solutions Inc.

Debuting at GlassBuild America, the portable automated window/door test kit can be connected to a USB port to conduct air leakage and water penetration tests of fenestration products and installations. Included software then generates reports. The kit includes a built-in high capacity blower; precision pressure transducers; laminar flow element; on-board color display; hoses; ports; and optional temperature, humidity and barometric pressure measurements. The system is housed in a lockable case. Booth #135

IG Frost Point Test System by Automated Testing Solutions Inc.

This test system, debuting at GlassBuild America, meets the ASTM E546 test standard for frost/dew point evaluation for insulated glass units, according to the company. The design uses liquid carbon dioxide for cooling, thereby eliminating the use of dry ice. Up to three samples can be tested simultaneously with independent temperature profiles. The system can be controlled manually or via a computer. Booth #135

IG Frost Point Test System by Automated Testing Solutions Inc.

This test system, debuting at GlassBuild America, meets the ASTM E546 test standard for frost/dew point evaluation for insulated glass units, according to the company. The design uses liquid carbon dioxide for cooling, thereby eliminating the use of dry ice. Up to three samples can be tested simultaneously with independent temperature profiles. The system can be controlled manually or via a computer. Booth #135

A+W Smart Companion by A+W Software

A+W’s Smart Companion app assists companies along the entire value-creation chain and contributes to digitalization, saving time and money, company officials report. It acts as a mobile information terminal, allowing employees to display locations of order components and contents of racks, making communication bidirectional. Invalid bookings are now obsolete, while readability quality of each scan improves. Users can scan multiple barcodes at once, saving time, increasing productivity and reducing errors, company officials report. This app exemplifies digitalization and Industry 4.0.Booth #625

A+W Smart Companion by A+W Software

A+W’s Smart Companion app assists companies along the entire value-creation chain and contributes to digitalization, saving time and money, company officials report. It acts as a mobile information terminal, allowing employees to display locations of order components and contents of racks, making communication bidirectional. Invalid bookings are now obsolete, while readability quality of each scan improves. Users can scan multiple barcodes at once, saving time, increasing productivity and reducing errors, company officials report. This app exemplifies digitalization and Industry 4.0.Booth #625

Security camera

Brinno’s BCC2000, a construction and outdoor security camera bundle, is designed for jobsite monitoring, which can help address progress monitoring and jobsite security, as well as aid with project management and safety applications. The BCC2000 is best utilized for monitoring long-term projects, is safe for outdoor use and weather-resistant, and produces incredible image quality, says the company. The trio pack includes the Empower time lapse cam, TLC2000; Power Housing, ATH2000; and the Clamp Mount Kit, ACC1000.

Security camera

Brinno’s BCC2000, a construction and outdoor security camera bundle, is designed for jobsite monitoring, which can help address progress monitoring and jobsite security, as well as aid with project management and safety applications. The BCC2000 is best utilized for monitoring long-term projects, is safe for outdoor use and weather-resistant, and produces incredible image quality, says the company. The trio pack includes the Empower time lapse cam, TLC2000; Power Housing, ATH2000; and the Clamp Mount Kit, ACC1000.

Smart-Glass by Smart-Builder Ltd.

Smart-Glass, offered by Smart-Builder Ltd., is an online portal that allows users to draw and order glass. For fabricators, Smart-Glass includes built-in design rules to prevent errors as the customer designs. Drawings arrive ready for fabrication. This eliminates time-consuming and error-prone double handling and dramatically reduces turnaround time, say company officials. A simple drag and drop system enables customers to order quickly. Instant pricing, reduced lead times and faster production make for happy loyal customers. Booth #1515

Smart-Glass by Smart-Builder Ltd.

Smart-Glass, offered by Smart-Builder Ltd., is an online portal that allows users to draw and order glass. For fabricators, Smart-Glass includes built-in design rules to prevent errors as the customer designs. Drawings arrive ready for fabrication. This eliminates time-consuming and error-prone double handling and dramatically reduces turnaround time, say company officials. A simple drag and drop system enables customers to order quickly. Instant pricing, reduced lead times and faster production make for happy loyal customers. Booth #1515

WinBidPro v15 by GDS Estimating

WinBidPro v15 is GDS Estimating’s software for the commercial glass industry. Many new features have been added in the past year, including: improved shop drawings with title blocks, better drawing and detail formatting, along with a simpler and more powerful interface to create them, according to the company; improved elevation drawings with caulk joints, more dimensions, and total control over drawing text; and optimized code for better performance with larger jobs.