What’s New NEWS BRIEFS Allegion has launched Overtur, a new cloud-based platform for the design and specification of door hard- ware. Overtur includes a suite of tools designed to improve efficiency, accuracy and collaboration for the door hardware specification process. The platform allows architects to up- load door data, schedules and plans directly from Revit to PRODUCT BRIEFS Framon’s desktop sof tware Generi- code is now available as a web-based subscription called Gcode Online. Gcode allows users to access the full database of Genericode software using any Internet or data connection without the need to download or up- date. Users can search by year, make and model for vehicles and motorcycles to access the cutting informa- tion needed. The program supports all popular code machines, including HPC, Framon, Ilco, ITL, Laser Key Products, A-1 and Curtis. There is a dedicated section for high security keys and in- formation for keys such as utility, padlock, Illinois/Chicago double sided and antique keys. For more information, visit www.gcodeonline.com. Ilco has introduced an optional engraving kit for Futura Pro and Futura Pro One. The kit and software will al- low engraving of a variety of metal and aluminum keys, small medallions and plates using special jaws. The software in- cludes more than 220 default user templates (models) and identifies the areas for inserting text. The User Model Editor allows the user to customize an existing template to create new templates. The free software will automatically load when an update is performed. Yale Commercial, an ASSA ABLOY group company, is of fering an A-ALR Emergency Exit Option for 6000 Series Exit Devices, which is suitable for commercial applications concerned with loss prevention, including retail, hospitality and more. The 6000 Series Exit Device with A-ALR emergency exit option has an aluminum rail design with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification. The built- in alarm is powered by a 9V battery and sounds at 90 dB at 10 feet from the device. A complete range of Yale exit device trim is available. Other features include several alarm modes, low bat tery warning, tamper resistance and a red LED indicator to clearly display that the device is armed. Overtur, where all stakeholders can review designs, floor plans, hardware sets and product data online. The program tracks all changes to the hardware set throughout the proj- ect. Users can view a list of doors that were modified during a specific timeframe by product type or hardware changes to the door schedule. NEWS Medeco Security Locks, a division of ASSA ABLOY N.A., has introduced the new MedecoB Small For- mat Interchangeable Core (SFIC) as an affordable alter- native for end users using industry-standard unpatented SFIC keyways. MedecoB is available in the following 27 industry standard keyways: 1C, 1D, AB, BB, CB, DB, EB, FB, GB, HB, JB, KB, LB, MB, QB, RB, TA, TB, TC, TD, TE, WA, WB, WC, WG, WH and WY. This new option allows the user to choose from Medecob cylinders that are com- patible with popular keyways such as A through R, T, W, 1C and 1D. The product is available in standard 6- and 7-pin format, and the reinforced sleeve design provides added strength and durability. The cores are plain-faced and available in 14 architectural finishes. WWW.ALOA.ORG JANUARY 2018 KEYNOTES 9
