That’s a Wrap! AASHTO re:source TechEx 2025

Last week, the Omnant team had the privilege of both sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2025 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange (TechEx) in Bellevue, Washington. This landmark event brought together nearly 240 dedicated professionals from across the construction materials testing industry at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside.

Event Highlights

The 8th AASHTO Tech Exchange lived up to its reputation as a cornerstone event for quality advancement in the CMT industry. With attendees representing diverse roles – from laboratory and quality managers to supervisors, technicians, and engineers – the exchange of knowledge was extraordinary.

What made this year's TechEx particularly valuable was the refreshed format, with over half of the sessions being completely new and many returning sessions revamped to provide more practical insights. The interactive format of workshops, roundtables, and panel discussions facilitated deep engagement on critical industry topics.

Key discussions centered around:

• Navigating the increasing complexity of accreditation requirements
• Strategies for maintaining quality control across multiple testing locations
• Leveraging technology to address the industry's workforce challenges
• Methods for streamlining documentation and reducing administrative burden
• Practical applications of quality management principles in daily laboratory operations

Tomorrow’s Trends

During conversations at our booth, several industry trends emerged that align perfectly with Omnant's development roadmap:

• Digital Transformation: Labs of all sizes are recognizing the need to move away from paper-based systems
• Remote Capabilities: The demand for field-accessible testing data continues to grow
• Compliance Automation: Quality managers are seeking tools that proactively alert them to potential compliance issues
• Integration Needs: The importance of connecting CMT software with other business systems

Looking Forward

The conversations we had at TechEx 2025 have already influenced our development priorities. We're excited to incorporate the insights gained from these discussions into our product roadmap, ensuring that Omnant continues to address the real-world challenges facing CMT laboratories.

As AASHTO re:source continues its mission to "spearhead a quality revolution in the construction materials testing and inspection industry," we're proud to contribute technology solutions that align with and support this important vision.

Omnant's founders Walt Flood and Chad Dunham attended this year’s conference and were impressed by the turnout. “I was energized by the attendees’ willingness to share their experiences and their motivation towards improvement. It speaks to the bright future of our industry and we are thankful that AASHTO Re:source has continued to bring so many great minds from the CMT sector together into one place,” Flood commented.

Dunham also noted, “AASHTO re:source continues to show that wherever we come from, and despite being subjected to different rules and codes, so many of us in the CMT industry have the same pain points and legacy issues holding us back. The attendees’ enthusiasm to tackle these issues gives me great hope for the future of the industry, along with Omnant’s place within it to speed its modernization forward.”

Thank You!

To everyone who visited our booth, attended our demonstrations, or simply stopped by for a conversation – thank you! The community of professionals who gathered in Bellevue represents the forward-thinking leadership that continues to improve standards across our industry, and we're honored to be part of this quality-focused movement.

Couldn't make it to TechEx this year? We'd still love to connect and show you how Omnant can optimize your laboratory operations. Schedule a personalized demo today.

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