New U of A Health Sciences Innovation Building to Foster Collaboration among Multidisciplinary Teams

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The last steel beam was put into place recently at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building project in Tucson, Arizona, a world-class center designed to be the vanguard for interprofessional, team-based health professions education in the United States. Kitchell broke ground on the $165-million facility last year. Designed by CO Architects with Swaim Architects, the 10-story, 220,000-square-foot building is located on the west side of the Arizona Health Sciences Campus, north of the Bio5 building off East Helen Street and North Cherry Avenue. The project is envisioned to foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams of students and faculty in … Read more

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New John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loaders Tackle Toughest Jobsite Tasks

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The new John Deere 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders deliver higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs. An evolution of the 204K and 304K models, the L-series models are built for tasks that require peak productivity in small spaces and over rough terrain. The 62 horsepower (46 kW) 204L and 67 horsepower (50 kW) 304L models are equipped with Final Tier 4 Yanmar engines and fuel-efficient hydrostatic transmissions to keep noise to a minimum while still providing the productivity needed on the job. An optional ride control is now available, which reduces material spillage and makes for … Read more

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42-Inch Anchor Tether Creates Spacious 18’ Diameter Work Area

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Gear Keeper’s new family of ergonomically constructed Super Coil anchored tool tethers are manufactured with a low-force polyurethane elastic core that is woven throughout the entire body of the webbing. The result is a tool tether that creates an 18-foot diameter working area but will gently retract to just 42 inches. Designed for tools weighing up to 25 pounds, Gear Keeper’s proprietary manufacturing process minimizes “extension” arm fatigue while in use and minimizes entanglement issues when climbing or working in confined areas. These new Gear Keeper products present safety advantages by offering a significantly longer extension length combined with a … Read more

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Gehl Introduces New V420 Skid Loader

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Gehl unveils the world’s largest skid loader, the V420. This machine features a Tier IV certified Deutz 120 horsepower engine and 4,200 pounds (1905 kg) of rated operating capacity. This is an increase of 21.7 horsepower and 200 pounds in operating capacity over the V400, Gehl’s previous model in this size range. The large skid steer loader comes standard with cab, heat and air conditioning; 14-pin connector for easy attachment use; two-speed for travel around the jobsite and Gehl’s patented hydraglide for a smoother ride and less material spillage from the attachment. A vertical lift path of almost 12 feet … Read more

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Evolutions of the Connected Jobsite: The Future of Compact Equipment

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The road to the Connected Jobsite was the focus of a recent CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Talk, part of the show’s new 75,000-square-foot Tech Experience featuring future-looking innovations that shape manufacturing. Hosted by Joel Honeyman, vice president of innovation at Bobcat and Doosan Company, the presentation looked at three evolutions to take place in construction in the next 10 years – connected awareness, connected performance and connected control – and how adapting to each allows for coordinated, safe, efficient and precise operation. Connected awareness Construction professionals must be connected to each of their jobsites in order to know what’s happening at any … Read more

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