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MALVERN, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Micro-Measurements ®  brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and sensor-based systems, today announced its new full e-commerce offering for its customers.  The new capability provides customers with a one-stop shop to purchase Micro-Measurements’ market-leading strain gage solutions online, as well as access to a comprehensive suite of product technical information, datasheets, applications notes, and how-to videos. As part of the initial launch of the site, customers in the United States can now purchase a subset of Micro-Measurements’ broad product offering at:   https://shop.micro- measurements.com . The products currently offered on the site include the following best-selling devices and accessories: EA and CEA Series  of Advanced Sensors Technology strain gages with constantan foil combined with tough, flexible polyimide backing for general static and dynami...

Rome, NY(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microdrones has enjoyed a strong spring “growing season” with the launch of the popular  Microdrones as a Service (mdaaS)  business model as well as next generation system features. The company continues to innovate and deliver new technology, diving into the summer months with the launch of four new survey equipment systems. “Customers have been looking for ways to acquire 3D and Oblique imagery data, and we wanted to offer fully integrated systems, software, workflow, maintenance and support for these applications,” explains Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil, Microdrones CEO. “In addition, we are proud to present a new survey-grade LiDAR system that can capture data from greater flight altitudes, or extremely detailed data from lower altitudes.” Company COO, Frank Darmayan adds “These new systems, combined with our Microdrones as a Service business model, provide a complete technology ecosystem and product lineup that customers can adopt, adapt, upgrade an...

Houston, TX —SpawGlass today announced the recently completed Fort Bend County Public Transportation Facility has been awarded the APWA Texas Chapter Project of the Year award in the Transportation $5M – $25M category. The Award promotes excellence in the management and administration of public works projects by recognizing the partnership between the managing agency, the consultant, architect, engineer and contractor. The $21 million transportation facility, which opened in January 2020, serves as a one-stop shop for Fort Bend County’s transit department, including its administrative, operations, maintenance, fuel depot and bus washing functions. The facility includes 18,600-square feet of office space, 28,400-square feet of maintenance bays, covered bus parking, a 7,100-square-foot fuel and washing station, a break area, relaxation lounge and kitchen spaces. Project partners include SpawGlass, who served as the contractor, Engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (...

Rome, NY, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microdrones is hosting the ultimate Surveying Game Show,  SURVEYOR SAYS , intended to test contestants on their surveying and geomatics knowledge, skills, and expertise.  This game show will premiere online Tuesday, June 30 th  at 11am ET, and viewers can register to play along and test their surveying knowledge, LIVE, during the broadcast. Surveyor Says will feature four teams of two competing to show their mastery of the surveying industry.  Each team is composed of a Microdrones regional manager and a distributor representative.  These contestants will square off in 3 rounds featuring surveying term identification and trivia questions. The two teams with the highest score will advance to the fourth and final round to compete in a word-association game. One player tries to guess a word based on a one-word clue from their co-player. The team with the highest score at the end of Round 4 will be deemed the SURVEYOR SAYS...

PROVIDENCE, RI.  — The Rhode Island Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will unveil its  2020 Report Card for Rhode Island’s Infrastructure  tomorrow, June 24, 2020 through a virtual news conference. The report analyzes seven infrastructure categories pertinent to Rhode Island: bridges, drinking water, energy, ports, rail, roads, and wastewater. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing risks of holding large gatherings, ASCE is holding the event reveal virtually. ASCE holds paramount the health, safety and welfare of the public. Rhode Island’s economy and the well-being of its citizens rely on the strength of the state’s infrastructure systems. With its energy grid powering homes through harsh winters, rail networks connecting workers and tourists throughout the Northeast region, and wastewater treatment plants protecting the state’s natural water resources, Rhode Island’s infrastructure must be a top priority. The Ocean State is a national leader i...

Washington, DC –  The American Council of Engineering Companies – the voice of the nation’s engineering industry – released the following statement on the approval of the INVEST Act at today’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup. “ACEC strongly supports the Committee’s efforts to move forward with robust legislation to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs and commends the Committee on endorsing funding infusions to backstop state DOT budgets impacted by the pandemic.” Enacting long-term, predictable, and sustained infrastructure funding will spark the economic recovery we desperately need as we exit the COVID-19 economic shutdown. U.S. engineering firms are innovative problem solvers, and the funding and programs in this bill have the potential to unlock the modernization of our highways, bridges, and public transit networks. While we support the underlying bill, we urge the House to work together across party lines to make the INVEST Act truly bipa...

Brings successful track record in New York City buildings market to new leadership role. NEW YORK (June 18, 2020) —David Golab has been named vice president of business development for building systems in New York City at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new role, Golab will be responsible for client engagement and business development activities for the building systems group, as well as identifying new opportunities that will diversify the business across geographies, sectors and services. He will work closely with the firm’s New York staff and regional leadership to develop and implement tactical action plans and client relation management plans and lead key external marketing and client initiatives. “David is an experienced business development professional and a recognized leader in the New York buildings market,” said John Bredehorst, WSP executive vice president and managing director for New York City building systems. “WSP’s clien...