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How to 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.
The Power of a Bore Plan: Why Preparation Makes All the Difference
2/24/2025 by Siggi FinnssonDiscover the power of a detailed bore plan in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. Learn why preparation is crucial for success, how a comprehensive bore plan improves jobsite efficiency, and how tools like TeraTrak R1 streamline the drilling process for smoother, more accurate results.
R1 Integration: The Best Feature You Didn’t Know You Had
2/10/2025 by Siggi FinnssonDiscover the power of R1 Integration for horizontal directional drilling. Streamline your operations with real-time bore plan updates, improved situational awareness, and enhanced safety features. Learn how TeraTrak R1 and Aurora make drilling more efficient and easier for both new and experienced drillers.
Safety on Wheels
Discover how the TeraTrak R1 is transforming safety in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). Learn how this powerful tool helps crews plan safer bore paths, avoid utility strikes, and meet increasing regulatory requirements for safety certification and documentation. Explore its real-world impact in reducing risk and improving jobsite safety.
No Guts, No Glory
Follow the inspiring journey of Tyler Chilian and Wesley Wittkop, who built Glory Utilities, a successful horizontal directional drilling (HDD) company, from the ground up. From their early days in the oil fields of North Dakota to mastering horizontal directional drilling in North Carolina, their story of grit, resilience, and hard work highlights how they overcame challenges to create a thriving business known for integrity and excellence in the industry.