{"id":2106,"date":"2019-02-08T18:03:55","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T18:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?post_type=news_events&p=2106"},"modified":"2019-08-08T18:08:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T18:08:43","slug":"imeg-design-of-trumpf-smart-factory-named-seaois-best-industrial-project","status":"publish","type":"news_events","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/news_events\/imeg-design-of-trumpf-smart-factory-named-seaois-best-industrial-project\/","title":{"rendered":"IMEG design of Trumpf Smart Factory named SEAOI\u2019s Best Industrial Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
IMEG Corp.\u2019s design of the Trumpf Smart Factory in Hoffman Estates, Ill., was named Best Industrial Project in the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) 2019 Excellence in Structural Engineering\u00a0<\/span>Awards.<\/span>\u00a0IMEG provided structural design for the project, along with MEP, fire protection, audio\/visual and security design.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n IMEG, as the engineer of record, worked with the architect and owner to develop a vision that would meet Trumpf\u2019s expectations: a completely open showroom with columns on the perimeter of the enclosure, with glazing on the north and south elevations of the building providing a see-through appearance from the road. To realize this vision, the roof structure would need to clear span 150 feet.\u00a0<\/span>Following exploration of alternatives, the design team ultimately decided on Vierendeel trusses (manufactured using Trumpf\u2019s own machinery), allowing employees, clients, and other visitors to walk through the roof structure on a catwalk and view the showcased equipment from a higher vantage point.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>award was announced SEAOI\u00a0<\/span>Annual Awards Banquet\u00a0<\/span>held J<\/span>une 22.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n