ACME · THE COMPANY BEHIND OPTIMUS
Road infrastructure expertise applied to safety.
OPTIMUS draws on ACME’s experience as a company specializing in the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure. This firsthand knowledge of operating conditions and on-site challenges results in a solution that is designed, tested, and ready for use on the road.
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Experience acquired in the field of road infrastructure.
ACME operates in the construction and infrastructure sector, supporting public agencies, operators, and companies in the implementation of road projects and civil engineering works. The experience acquired on worksites allows the company to approach each project by taking technical, organizational, and operational aspects into account.
Through direct observation of road layouts and worksite conditions, ACME was able to identify a critical issue that had not yet been adequately addressed and develop a tailored solution: OPTIMUS.
OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
An organization structured to handle complex infrastructure projects.
Technical and operational skills
Technical staff and skilled workers cooperate in a cohesive manner throughout the various activities, which include planning, execution, and monitoring.
Vehicles and equipment
Operational equipment is selected based on the planned work, access conditions, and the specific needs of the worksite.
Materials and checks
Materials and components are selected based on the design specifications and the technical and performance requirements of the project.
Experience in public works
Expertise acquired through projects for public bodies and infrastructure operators, with a particular focus on procedures, safety, and operational continuity.
ACME’S EXPERTISE
The technical expertise behind OPTIMUS.
OPTIMUS' development stems from ACME's direct experience in road construction and maintenance, safety barrier systems, and infrastructure management. These diverse fields are complemented by a practical understanding of operating conditions and job worksite requirements.
Road construction and maintenance
Construction, maintenance, and upgrading works for road infrastructure, carried out through the coordinated management of operations and the various phases of the worksite project.
Structural testing and checks
Inspection and monitoring activities aimed at assessing the condition, behavior, and performance of the infrastructure components involved in the project.
Road safety barriers and protection systems
Inspection and monitoring activities aimed at assessing the condition, behavior, and performance of the infrastructure components involved in the project.
Sound-absorbing barriers
Installation and maintenance of noise mitigation systems along road and railway infrastructure, integrated with the existing structure.
Civil engineering and public construction
Construction and maintenance of civil engineering works, structures, and facilities for public agencies and operators, in compliance with design and operational requirements.
Roofing and refurbishment
Work on roofs, building components, and existing structures, ranging from maintenance to functional refurbishment, tailored to the condition of the structure.
DEVICE DEVELOPMENT
The technical development process behind OPTIMUS.
Problem analysis
Field experience has highlighted the vulnerability of the barriers' heads and the discontinuites between different road restraint systems.
Solution development
The identified issue led to the formulation of functional and design requirements, informing the design of a dedicated joint device
Simulation and crash testing
The device's behavior was analyzed using FEM simulations and verified through the TB11 and TB51 impact tests required by the relevant European standards.
On-site application
The final configuration was developed to allow rapid installation, adaptation to different barrier systems and subsequent reuse of the device.
Technical discussion
Discover ACME’s experience and expertise.
OPTIMUS stems from ACME’s experience in infrastructure construction, maintenance, and safety. Learn more about the expertise, areas of operation, and projects of the company that conceived and developed the device.
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