The highlight of the product lunch was the EXO-O1 wearable exoskeleton. It is a passive model that does not require an energy supply. The weight of the arms is transferred to the hips via the forearm supports using mechanical cable pulling technology.

The coronavirus has captured most of the discussion in the trade press since the lockdowns began. It should have — it’s been the overriding event. 

In 1976, while attending an American Legion Convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, 211 people became ill and 34 of them died from what was thought to be a previously unknown type of bacterial pneumonia. 

I’ve been studying human performance (specifically peak performance) for years in individuals and organizations. 

I went to ISH in Frankfurt, Germany with three friends in 1995. 

Some hydronic system designers cling to certain system piping configurations — even when existing projects using those configurations have produced problems.

What is finally going to fix things at your company? 

The award recognizes excellence in volunteer, leadership and service to the organization’s technical committees, technical groups and technical research groups.

Why he’s PM’s Plumber of the Month: “Matt is truly the epitome of a craftsman and an entrepreneur. He designs custom systems for every home he visits, which allows us to give the most accurate and fair pricing for the product we are delivering.

Carry lengths of pipe in a standard cargo van and eliminate roof racks.