3 Reasons Why Buying American Made is Better
There's a lot more than pride that goes into buying Made in America products. Can you guess what?
Joshua's Euro Trip Part 2
6/24/2025 by Jess KnudsenIn Romania, DCI’s Joshua Spray joined ROMNED for a boots-on-the-ground training tour—from launching a D100 rig to troubleshooting in the field. The week highlighted the value of flexibility, real-time support, and adapting HDD tech for rapidly evolving markets.
Joshua's Euro Trip Part 1
6/23/2025 by Jess KnudsenDCI’s Joshua Spray traveled to Denmark for a three-day training tour with Vermeer Danmark, offering hands-on support, product insights, and a firsthand look at how European HDD crews are pushing the limits of planning, data, and precision.
Hooked on Hard Work: How Lucas Langston brings the patience and precision of fishing into his family drilling business.
5/15/2025 by Jess KnudsenDiscover how Lucas Langston blends the precision of fishing with the grit of horizontal directional drilling to grow his family business, Tri-County Underground, with heart, hustle, and hands-on leadership.
Drilling Through Stone and History: HDD Success at Kielder Castle
5/13/2025 by Jess KnudsenDiscover how Mole Group Utilities used horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to install heating and electrical lines beneath Kielder Castle—overcoming challenging geology with precision trenchless technology and advanced tracking systems.
Update Your Desktop LWD App
5/5/2025 by Jess KnudsenUpdate your DigiTrak LWD desktop app to version 4.6 before June 30, 2025, to avoid losing map features and satellite imagery. Learn how to update in just a few clicks.
Precision at Its Finest: B&T Drainage Nails an Ultra-Precise Bore with F5 Falcon Technology
4/30/2025 by Jess KnudsenB&T Drainage delivers a flawless 195-foot bore under a busy highway using Falcon F5+ technology and expert techniques. Discover how precision drilling overcame complex underground obstacles in rural Illinois.
X Marks the Spot: How Arc Solutions used DCI locating tech to pull off a high-profile shot under the 202
4/10/2025 by Jess KnudsenSee how Arc Solutions used DCI's advanced HDD locating technology to complete a 900-foot bore under Arizona’s Loop 202 freeway — overcoming extreme depth, tough ground, and tight DOT specs with precision and speed.
Interview with Peter Hambling: Celebrating his Induction into the HDD Hall of Fame
Discover the pioneers behind horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in this exclusive Hall of Fame interview. From early industry challenges to groundbreaking innovations like pitch measurement and remote displays, learn how HDD evolved into a global trenchless technology. Plus, hear untold stories—from drilling mishaps to CIA fiber line incidents—that shaped the industry. A must-read for HDD professionals and enthusiasts!
Thinking Outside a Very Small Box: HDD Success in Queensland, Australia
2/27/2025 by Jess KnudsenDiscover how expert HDD operators overcame extreme angles, tight access, and interference to install HV power for the new Toowoomba Hospital in Queensland, Australia. Learn how strategic planning, top-tier equipment, and precise drilling techniques led to success in challenging conditions.