How to apply the 5S method of lean manufacturing to your sheet metal shop. 

Topcon’s robotic total station GT series now works seamlessly with Autodesk BIM 360 Layout software, the manufacturer says.

Just like you wouldn’t place your bed in front of a door or closet, you don’t just place an important piece of sheet metal machinery or a set of tools in a location that doesn’t benefit your sheet metal shop. It doesn’t make sense and it’s counterproductive.

 The Autodesk BIM 360 Layout app uses Autodesk’s BIM 360 cloud services to allow mechanical, sheet metal works, ductwork fabrication, electrical and plumbing contractors to connect building information modeling with the construction process.  

The Mukwonago, Wis.-based company is a major manufacturer of levels, squares, layout tools, and safety and utility tapes. 

 The company says it is the first 3-D positioning system designed specifically for construction layout. 

 The addition of Get The Point technology boosts Autodesk’s plan to change construction by using building information modeling from design to operation, company officials said.