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Bolsters research and development to design drilling technologies for the future.
THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT USA, July 28, 2016– Numa, the world’s leading designer of DTH hammers and bits, has recently expanded its engineering group with the addition of Ross Douglas. The addition of Ross will further bolster the company’s research and development initiatives in order to advance drilling technologies for the future.
Ross comes to Numa with a background in mechanical design engineering across multiple verticals including technology, aerospace, and surgical instruments. He is experienced in program, project, and design engineering management; due diligence and feasibility studies; rapid prototyping; test validation; and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Previous to Numa, Ross was at EMC Corporation where he led programs and prototype methods for the design and development of hardware products and peripherals. He brings broad experience to the company in the form of tailoring products to customer needs, gaining insight into materials, and identifying new techniques and processes. During his career, he has published in excess of 120 formal packages starting at concept and ending at proven, worldwide production of released design.
“Numa has been and always will be at the forefront of advancing DTH technology. With over 100 hammer and bit products already designed and with more in R&D, we continue to deliver the performance-driven products drillers require,” said Numa President, Ralph Leonard.“The addition of a talent like Ross to our engineering team further reinforces our position as the world’s leader in drilling technology.”
ABOUT NUMA
Numa is the world’s leading designer of rock drilling equipment with over 100 DTH Hammer and Bit products serving 11 different industries. Our products are capable of drilling vertical, horizontal, and reverse circulation holes from 3½ to 48 inches (89 – 1219 mm) in diameter and are used in 105+ countries. We have built our customer-centric reputation on providing the highest value in products, performance and personal service available in the rock drilling marketplace.
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We are proud to spotlight NASTT Student Chapter member, Ben Curry, from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Ben was awarded first place at NASTT’s 2015 No-Dig Show in the Student Research Poster Competition.
Recent graduate of Louisiana Tech University, Ben says “I am grateful that the Construction Engineering Technology (CET) program served as a multipurpose degree dedicating time to teaching me the software, techniques and management skills used in the construction industry, while also giving me the tools needed for solving real-world engineering problems.”
Ben is currently employed by Berry Bros. General Contractors.
Excellent job, Ben! The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s Student Chapters, working to build the future of trenchless!
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We are proud to Spotlight NASTT Student Chapter member, Amanda Kerr, from Arizona State University who was one of NASTT’s 2015 Argent Memorial Scholarship winners.
Amanda explains her passion for trenchless:
When I first attended the NASTT No-dig conference in Orlando, I knew next to nothing about trenchless technology. I wandered the exhibit halls in amazement and asked the exhibitors endless questions.
As a Barrett Honors Student at Arizona State University looking for a thesis topic, I knew this fascination would lead to a thesis that I was truly passionate about. I had the honor of taking a graduate course for my accelerated masters program on trenchless technologies with Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam where I gained specialized knowledge of horizontal directional drilling, microtunneling, pipe bursting, and auger boring. Throughout this course I developed a direction for my thesis, and resolved to investigate and develop a compendium of the factors that determine success on noteworthy tunneling and micro tunneling construction projects.
Congratulations Amanda! The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s Student Chapters, working to build the future of trenchless!
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New drill also features almost 11 percent increase in carriage speed, reduced sound levels
PELLA, Iowa — Vermeer is pleased to introduce the compact D10x15 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) for the utility installation market. The D10x15 S3 is designed to provide more power and carriage speed, and lower sound levels than its D9x13 S3 Navigator HDD predecessor.
“Market feedback indicated that utility contractors who are operating compact-size drills are demanding more performance,” said Tod Michael, product manager at Vermeer. “We listened and responded by optimizing the horsepower, thrust, rotation and carriage speed of the new D10x15 S3 to help utility contractors install more feet per day.”
The D10x15 S3 features a 60 hp (44.7 kW) Deutz TD2.9 Tier 4 Final engine — a 36 percent power boost compared to its D9x13 S3 predecessor. Vermeer also increased the thrust/pullback to 10,000 pounds (44.5 kN), the maximum torque to 1,500 foot-pounds (2,033.7 Nm), and the maximum spindle speed to 220 rpm.
Speed, sound and simplicity are trademarks of the entire Vermeer S3 drill lineup. With those goals in mind, Vermeer increased the maximum carriage speed to 208 fpm (63.4 m/min), and reduced operating noise. The drill’s reduced sound levels help reduce noise and disturbance on residential jobsites, and enables easier communication among the crew members.
The combination of the drill’s reduced sound levels and compact size, and the drill rod’s tight bend radius, makes it well suited for short “curb-to-home” fiber and service work. These shots are typically less than 300 feet (91.4 m) and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
“Measuring just 12.5 feet (3.8 m) long, the D10x15 S3 has one of the smallest footprints in its class,” said Michael. “When a crew is working in a residential area with limited space, they may have to set up in the street. The compact design of the D10x15 S3 helps minimize traffic disruptions in a neighborhood.”
Like other models in the Vermeer S3 product line, the D10x15 S3 has an optional DigiTrak® Aurora™ interactive, full-color touch-screen display. The Aurora screen delivers real-time, easy-to-view location information, and can be used in conjunction with the Vermeer Productivity Tools.
The D10x15 is the latest addition to the Vermeer S3 Navigator® HDD product line, which includes the: D20x22 S3 Navigator® HDD, D23x30 S3 Navigator® HDD, D24x40 S3 Navigator® HDD, D40x55 S3 Navigator® HDD and D60x90 S3 Navigator® HDD for utility work, and the larger D100x140 S3 Navigator® HDD and D220x300 S3 Navigator® HDD for pipeline installation projects. Visit www.vermeer.com or contact a local Vermeer dealer to learn more about the S3 Navigator horizontal directional drills.
Vermeer Corporation delivers a real impact in a progressing world through the manufacture of high-quality underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural equipment. With a reputation for durability and reliability, that equipment is backed by localized customer service and support provided by independent dealers around
the world. To learn about Vermeer Corporation, products, the dealer network and financing options, visit vermeer.com.
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South Ogden, Utah – The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) has announced a call for abstracts for their 2016 regional conference, Trenchless Elevated, Oct. 5-6 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
All abstracts must be submitted by July 29, 2016.
A variety of trenchless topics will be covered at the conference. Abstracts from the following subject areas are of interest to the selection committee. Case studies are encouraged.
· Pipeline Rehabilitation for water, wastewater & storm water systems
· Advanced pipeline condition assessment, inspection
· Pipe bursting, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), lateral lining
· New installations: tunneling, microtunneling, pipe ramming, boring
· Trenchless research, emerging technologies, industry issues
For details and submittal information, please visit http://trenchlesselevated.com/wp-content/uploads/call-for-abstracts.pdf. If you have questions, contact Jared Oldroyd, Jared@JWOEngineering.com or Stephanie Nix-Wille, stephienix@chnix.com.
The program committee will review all submissions and select those to be presented at Trenchless Elevated 2016. For more information about the conference, visit www.trenchlesselevated.com.
For information about exhibit/sponsorship opportunities, contact Brittany Maurer at bmaurer@benjaminmedia.com.
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We are proud to spotlight NASTT Student Chapter member, Simon Adamtey.
Simon Adamtey is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in Construction Management at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He received a Master of Technology Management degree with specialization in construction management from Bowling Green State University.
He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Technology degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He taught CONS 3200 computer applications in construction course at Bowling Green State University. He is currently doing research on replacement of corrugated metal pipe culverts using pipe bursting. Starting this fall, he will be an assistant professor at Kent State University where he will help create another generation of trenchless technology professionals.
Simon Asinor Adamtey is a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the College of Technology at Bowling Green State University.
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s Student Chapters, working to build the future of trenchless!
Bolsters research and development to design drilling technologies for the future. 
