Slingmax Expands Engineering Capabilities

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May 19, 2016 - Slingmax Rigging Solutions has completed construction on a state-of-the-art rigging technology and testing laboratory at company headquarters in Aston, Pa. With the facility expansion and lab construction complete, Slingmax has also grown the product research and development team.

 

R&D projects are now being worked on by an eight-person team comprised of technical specialists; three full-time staff engineers, engineering consultants from Temple University, Virginia Tech, and a specialized PhD who has previous experience working on projects with NASA. In conjunction with this team, the new lab expands capabilities in fiber testing, prototyping, material analysis, and design verification.

 

Slingmax Inc. is looking to the future of the rigging industry and now has the pieces set in place for continuous improvement and innovation, according to the company.