[Construction Industry News] Shimizu Corporation introduces Blue Innovation's indoor inspection spherical drone.

[News 2024/4/30] Achieving safe inspections at construction sites, contributing to work efficiency and cost reduction.

As a safety measure for inspection work, Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. announced on April 16 that the indoor inspection spherical drone "ELIOS 3" has been introduced to Shimizu Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Shimizu Corporation). At Shimizu Corporation's construction sites, inspections before the completion of construction and post-construction inspection work are carried out. However, the locations for these tasks include underground pits that pose a risk of oxygen deficiency and high places that require scaffolding. As a safety measure for these hazardous inspection tasks, Shimizu Corporation has been focusing on drones and has been considering in-house development. However, in underground pits where GNSS and compasses do not reach, even professional drone pilots could not achieve stable flight, making inspections with drones difficult. The "ELIOS 3" is a drone capable of flying in indoor environments where GNSS and compasses do not function. Shimizu Corporation conducted verification of the drone's introduction in underground pits, inside buildings under construction, and within tunnels. As a result, they confirmed safety and outcomes equivalent to visual inspections, leading to the decision to implement it. After the introduction, it has been reported that not only has safety improved, but it has also contributed to increased work efficiency and cost reduction.

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Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily visible at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

Japan is one of the top 10 countries in the world with frequent earthquakes. The 2020 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has also reported an increase in the probability of major earthquakes occurring. Regarding the Nankai Trough earthquake, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70 to 80%. At Hotron, we recommend the introduction of seismic devices for earthquake countermeasures in buildings and equipment. The seismic device 'HK-2' is a product that automatically performs various controls that have been pre-set when it detects strong shaking equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher. For example, it can automatically execute actions such as: "Open automatic doors and gates to secure evacuation routes and access for emergency vehicles" "Transmit signals to the control room and stop facility equipment" "Unlock the keys to locked lockers" "Automatically play voice guidance" For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

PERI products are used at construction sites around the world. This time, we would like to introduce the construction work of the "Dunajec Road Bridge" spanning the Dunajec River in the town of Nowy Targ in southern Poland. The road bridge was planned to be constructed using a balanced cantilever method, dividing the cantilever beams starting from each pier into 10 segments. A particular concern was to strictly adhere to the concrete pouring cycle for each segment. To achieve this, a balanced cantilever carriage (VBC) equipped with a hydraulic advance system and an automatic formwork stripping function was adopted. By utilizing the VBC, it became possible to pour concrete for segments up to a maximum length of 5 meters in a single cycle, allowing for efficient and timely construction. PERI products: 1. TRIO Panel Formwork 2. VARIO GT24 Wall Formwork 3. PERI UP Flex Modular Scaffold 4. VST Heavy-Duty Shoring Tower PERI Japan Co., Ltd.

At a major purchasing specialty store located in Kanagawa Prefecture, we have introduced our commercial aroma diffuser rental service "MajestaFragrance," enhancing the store's atmosphere with fragrance. Installed models: MFmini (4,400 yen per month) × 2 units Adopted fragrance: Freesia Pear To ensure that customers visiting the store can relax during their appraisal and consultation time, we have implemented space branding with a "refined and approachable scent." The fragrance used is "Freesia Pear," which pleasantly spreads the freshness of fruity pear and the vibrant aroma of freesia. It warmly welcomes customers with a clean and high-quality scent. The "MFmini" introduced this time is a compact yet powerful diffuser known for its strong diffusion capabilities. It blends smartly into limited installation spaces such as reception counters and customer service areas, efficiently delivering fragrance. At Majesta Fragrance, we offer optimal diffuser models and fragrance suggestions tailored to the size of the store, type of business, and interior atmosphere. A "free trial installation" is also available before signing a contract.

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