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SKIDATA SMOVE

SkiData’s sMove frictionless access-solution gate utilizes a rapid-entry, modular, turnstile-and-wave design that combines ticket technology with operational flexibility, supporting a range of access options, from RFID and NFC to Bluetooth technology. sMove is constructed from durable materials that offer reliable performance even in harsh weather. Its folding mechanism offers a host of features—space efficiency, enhanced safety, wider accessibility, a modern aesthetic, improved user experience, and greater flexibility, says the company. It features automated people detection and radar sensors, adapting to entry demands and maximizing throughput. It is energy efficient and can be adapted for winter and summer use. skidata.com

FUEL MATRIX OXON2

Oxon2 by Fuel Matrix LLC is a patented fuel modifier that improves combustion and reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 21 percent, according to the company. Oxon2 is not a typical catalyst or oxygenator and does not employ traditional chemical means. Instead, it works on a molecular level, imparting a slight but permanent polarity to hydrocarbon fuel molecules, which, when mixed with air in the combustion chamber, attract oxygen and repel nitrogen. It’s added to fuel in minute quantities, typically one-part Oxon2 to 10,000 parts fuel, and can be added directly to a vehicle’s tank, to a fleet’s central fueling tanks, or to a fuel supply. In addition to reducing particulate matter and carbon emissions, the additive also reportedly decreases fuel consumption and cleans carbon deposits off surfaces, reducing wear on engines.  oxon2.com

PARKING REVENUE RECOVERY SYSTEMS AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME COMPLIANCE (ARC)

Parking Revenue Recovery Systems’ (PRRS) Automatic Real-Time Compliance (ARC) utilizes AI object-detection based video analytics to continuously monitor and record parking lot activity, eliminating the need for gates or barriers that slow the free flow of traffic. ARC is integrated with more than 20 payment providers, and can confirm payment by querying parking meters or other payment methods. Using vehicle owner data it collects, ARC can issue notices for operating rule exceptions. ARC can also generate real-time data, discern parking patterns using historical data, and establish custom alerts for a specific property. The PRRS ARC suite can monitor occupancy status and/or help achieve data-driven sustainability benchmarks.  parkingrevenuerecovery.com

MANTIS ROPEWAY TECHNOLOGIES MANTIS ASSISTANCE

Mantis Assistance is an AI-based camera system that detects critical situations at chairlift terminals and can trigger slows or emergency stops quickly to assist lift operators in real time. As a second pair of eyes, Mantis Assistance increases safety and improves the overall passenger experience, says the company. It is compatible with Doppelmayr control systems and can be retrofitted to existing terminals. Mantis Assistance for upper terminals is available for U.S. ski resorts this year. Its lower terminal equivalent, which will prevent chairs with poorly seated passengers from leaving the terminal, is expected in 2025.mantisropewaytechnologies.com

ARCELORMITTAL WHISPER ROPE

Structured around a solid monofilament core with fins, ArcelorMittal’s new Whisper ropeway rope delivers reduced vibration and noise levels and improves passenger comfort and long-term efficiencies, says the company. Its outer surface allows a smooth interface between the rope and sheaves, clamps, and rollers. A controlled inner-strand space reduces contact forces between wires, and a specially developed splice and double-butted strands optimize the rope’s lifespan. The rope is available in diameters of 30.5–64 mm, with rope grades from 1770 to 2160 MPa. The Whisper is suitable for urban and mountain environments and intensive-use equipment that operates 24/7.  barsandrods.arcelormittal.com

ZMONT BOOM WHOOSH SYSTEM

ZMont’s Boom Whoosh (BW) system is the first North American-made remote avalanche control system. The BW triggers avalanches remotely via controlled gas explosions, eliminating manual entry into dangerous zones and offering an alternative to traditional avalanche mitigation methods. The BW is built from nonproprietary, easily sourced parts for easy maintenance. Its unique gas lines allow for uphill transport of up to 500 vertical meters (1,640 feet) and at more than 1 km (0.6 miles) from the gas management system (GMS), which allows for placement of the GMS shelter in areas where gas resupplies can happen without helicopters. The GMS is cloud-based, allowing for efficient operation and remote monitoring, says ZMont, which is also in the process of designing the first adjustable-height exploder.  zmont.com 

SNOW OPERATING IDEALIZED WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Snow Operating’s new Idealized Workforce Management Program is designed to help human resource professionals navigate the process of hiring seasonal employees with a streamlined system for hiring, staffing, and scheduling that strives to reduce headcount, increase operational efficiencies, and help create a more flexible workforce. The program offers a variety of tools and resources for hiring and onboarding, scheduling, and team utilization, including on-site workshops; Lean Six Sigma evaluation of current HR practices; a step-by-step hiring process; centralized scheduling setup; reimagined HR team functions and process design; a create-your-own-schedule module; an onboarding roadmap for all departments; and a mental acuity and performance workshop.  snowoperating.com