INDUSTRY NEWS Lackmond’s new Beast/B+BTec Rail Saws are ideal for popular larger-format tiles. They are manu- factured in Europe and made with the highest-quality raw materials utilizing the most advanced manu- facturing technology. The Beast/B+BTec Rails saws are engineered with stainless steel to withstand the toughest applica- tions while providing the opera- tor ease of maintenance. They are equipped with a powerful direct drive motor and loaded with countless features including miter and plunge capabilities, wheels for ease of loading & unloading and much more. The Beast/B+BTec manual tile cutters are available in 30” and 37” models and are engineered with a hardened lightweight aluminum base plate and breaking strip. They offer the operator a direct view of the scoring wheel and cutting line. The Beast/B+BTec manual tile cutters have many other features includ- ing chrome and rectified solid steel guides, wide fixed tile stop and more. Each unit comes standard with a robust carrying case. DEWALT improves efficiency through digital solutions DEWALT® is poised to launch a fully connected digital system of jobsite connectivity, including WiFi mesh network and, later, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to enhance productivity, profitability, and safety on the jobsite. DEWALT research revealed that the increase in digital dependen- cy in the construction field, has left reliable connectivity and asset management across the jobsite wanting. Sharing data has become more necessary for contractors, yet limited connectivity options exist. DEWALT’s patented WiFi mesh technology provides a key solution with its ruggedized access points built to withstand the harsh and variable conditions of a construc- tion jobsite. DEWALT WiFi enables general and trade contractors to collaborate in real-time across large-scale jobsites and to eas- ily access critical site information such as prints, schedules, budgets and RFIs. The WiFi solution is the begin- ning and foundation of an entire end-to-end solution. DEWALT’s IoT platform will enable contractors to understand the location and utili- zation of assets and data on site. As an initial offering, the DEWALT The Beast/B+BTec manual cutter is one of the new products offered by Lackmond since its joint venture with BB+TEC. 110 TileLetter | July 2017