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08/09/2026

💻 Sometimes a small change in the design can make a big difference during assembly.

In this ScotCyd software chat, ScotCyd is working through a two-story steel frame design and demonstrating the benefit of alternate stud spacing.

When multiple framing members, connections, and service holes need to come together in the same location, things can get crowded quickly. Adjusting the spacing can help avoid those conflicts and make it easier to secure the framing members together during assembly.

It's a good example of why steel framing design isn't just about making everything fit on the screen—it's about thinking ahead to how those components will actually be assembled in the real world.

Have a ScotSteel feature or design question you'd like ScotCyd to cover? Drop it in the comments. 👇

Build it with steel, roll it with Scottsdale.🤘

This Labor Day, we recognize the people who advance our industry every day. To the manufacturers, architects, engineers,...
07/09/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the people who advance our industry every day.

To the manufacturers, architects, engineers, operators, builders, customers, partners, and industry peers who bring ideas to life and continue to raise the standard of what’s possible in construction, thank you for the work you do.

And to our global Scottsdale team, thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to the industry.

Progress is built by people.

Happy Labor Day from all of us.


Lateral force resisting systems are a key part of designing in high-seismic regions. Options include shear walls with di...
03/09/2026

Lateral force resisting systems are a key part of designing in high-seismic regions. Options include shear walls with different sheathing materials, strap-braced shear walls, and moment frames.

Amongst all options, those that stand out are steel-sheathed shear walls and strap-braced shear walls, proven to perform better compared to other systems under seismic loads. In this article, we explore lateral force resisting systems, their differences, and their performance under seismic loads. Learn more at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/residential/cold-formed-steel-framing-in-high-seismic-regions-all-you-need-to-know.

At Scottsdale, we provide roll forming solutions tailored for building in high-seismic regions. Our Scotpanel roll forming machines are ideal for low- to mid-rise residential and commercial projects, while the KFS Framemaker roll forming machines are designed for larger commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Both machine families support the fabrication of reliable lateral force resisting systems, helping engineers and builders deliver safer, code-compliant structures in seismic regions.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

01/09/2026

💻 Designing the frame is only part of the job. What about everything that needs to run through it?

In this episode, ScotCyd demonstrates how Scottsdale's design and engineering software makes it easy to add service holes across multiple steel frames at once.

Select the frames, add the services, and then fine-tune the location of the openings based on the needs of the project. Those details can then become part of the production data used to manufacture the framing components.

It's another example of how planning in the software can simplify work later in production and on the jobsite.

ScotSteel has a LOT under the hood. 👀 What feature should ScotCyd explore next? Drop your software questions or requests in the comments.

Build it with steel, roll it with Scottsdale. 🤘

Steel coil decisions can affect everything from engineering and purchasing to fabrication and inventory planning.The Sco...
01/09/2026

Steel coil decisions can affect everything from engineering and purchasing to fabrication and inventory planning.

The ScotCalc CFS Coil Analyzer helps framing fabricators turn Mill Test Report (MTR) data into useful insights before material ever enters the production line.

Using material properties such as yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, thickness, coating, and chemistry, our free online ScotCalc Coil Analyzer tool provides a preliminary evaluation that can help users:

• Understand applicable AISI S100-16 acceptance criteria • Identify ASTM specifications • Screen material for ductility and weldability • Effectively manage existing coil inventory • Support project scoping and value engineering • Make more informed material decisions for roll forming machines

Whether evaluating new steel coils or making better use of existing coil inventory, the ScotCalc Coil Analyzer adds another layer of information to your steel framing production planning. Learn more about the ScotCalc Coil Analyzer at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/operations/scotcalc-coil-analyzer-how-framing-fabricators-can-make-better-decisions.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

We are proud to announce our participation in METALCON 2026!Join us October 7–9 at the Orange County Convention Center i...
31/08/2026

We are proud to announce our participation in METALCON 2026!

Join us October 7–9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, at Booth #765.

This year, we will also unveil the new KFS Framemaker 1220G3—a powerful multi-profile roll forming machine set to redefine steel framing production with its advanced capabilities, versatility, and high-performance output.

Explore our integrated design-to-fabrication system, connecting software, engineering, fabrication, and production management in one streamlined workflow.

Learn more about what Scottsdale will be showcasing at METALCON 2026 and get your exclusive registration discount code at: https://lnkd.in/dNWmPYGm.

See you at METALCON 2026, Booth #765!


28/08/2026

Seguimos creciendo en Iberoamérica.

Parte de nuestro equipo para Iberoamérica se reunió en nuestras oficinas de Buenos Aires junto a J.R. Mujagic, Chief Revenue Officer, quien viajó desde Estados Unidos para compartir las últimas novedades de la compañía y recibir a clientes provenientes de distintas provincias de Argentina y Latinoamérica.

El encuentro también nos permitió presentar, de primera mano, algunas de las últimas innovaciones de Scottsdale.

Seguimos fortaleciendo nuestra presencia en la región con un equipo local y respaldo comercial y técnico en español, para facilitar la comunicación y estar cada vez más cerca de nuestros clientes.

¿Quisieras iniciar una fábrica de Steel Frame inteligente en Iberoamérica?

Contacta con nuestro equipo de habla hispana al +54 11 5239-0670, o bien, escríbenos a [email protected]. Visita www.scottsdalesteelframes.com para conocer más sobre nuestra tecnología integrada para la fabricación automatizada de estructuras de steel frame inteligente.

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Proper handling and transportation of cold-formed steel framing is essential for both safety and project quality. Outlin...
27/08/2026

Proper handling and transportation of cold-formed steel framing is essential for both safety and project quality. Outlining critical best practices, from stacking tips, proper spacing, safety measures, and load distribution to rigging methods and protection of galvanized coatings, are all important factors in the process.

Following industry guidelines not only reduces risk but also preserves integrity, prevents distortion, and keeps workflow on schedule. If you’re working with CFS wall panels or CFS trusses, this overview is a smart read to reinforce your handling and transportation strategies. Learn more at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/modular/all-you-need-to-know-about-safe-handling-of-cfs-frames.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

In today’s construction environment, success starts long before production. The right design workflow is critical for ma...
26/08/2026

In today’s construction environment, success starts long before production. The right design workflow is critical for maximizing the benefits of light-gauge steel framing.

From understanding architectural inputs to final detailing of walls, floors, and trusses, this guide walks through the essential stages of steel framing design optimized for roll forming with Scottsdale’s advanced technology. Learn how to streamline your workflow from design to fabrication with expert strategies at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/products/the-fundamentals-of-light-gauge-steel-framing-design-timeline.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

25/08/2026

🏗️ The framing component is roll formed. Now what?

In this episode, ScotCyd takes viewers to the outfeed table of a Scottsdale mobile factory to show what happens as each finished component comes off the machine.

Components can be identified by an optional printer—or, as ScotCyd demonstrates, the old-fashioned Sharpie method works too. From there, the framing can take two different paths: flat packed and wrapped for shipment and panelized at the jobsite, or assembled into transportable wall panels before leaving the factory.

It's a simple part of the process, but good organization at the outfeed helps keep hundreds—or thousands—of individual components moving from production to assembly in the right order.

Roll it. Identify it. Organize it. Build it.

Interested in bringing roll-forming and panelized steel framing production into your operation? Contact the Scottsdale team to learn more.

Build it with steel, roll it with Scottsdale. 🤘

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