If you’ve ever detailed a precast project in Autodesk Revit, you know how much time disappears into recreating common manufactured components — embeds, sleeves, connection hardware, and specialty parts that show up job after job.
As an EDGE Software user, you have access to the EDGE Browser, which provides over 3,000 families of precast structural, architectural, and manufactured content. EDGE Software includes a curated library of manufactured precast parts that are already modeled, organized, and ready to drop into your workflow. Instead of rebuilding the same components from scratch, detailers can work from standardized, production-ready content that can be customized as needed.
Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Asad Mustafa from MKA Connections to add their Original Ming Wing to the library.
The Original Ming Wing (OMW) is an AC468 certified, economical precast concrete connector that provides the industry-standard shear capacity.
The time-tested OMW began as a limited offering to a few precast partners and has been used for the last 30 years in highly corrosive environments — including over 700 precast parking structures. All Original Ming Wings are Made in the USA with US steel.
Mustafa noted “At MKA Connections, we’ve always believed that delivering quality products is only part of the equation. Equally important is making those products easy to specify, model, and incorporate into real-world projects. For engineers, detailers, and BIM professionals, accurate Revit content can save valuable time during project development. That’s why we’re excited to work with Revit Edge to provide high-quality Revit families for MKA products.”
At MKA Connections, our goal has always been to provide solutions. Our growing lineup includes products designed to solve challenges throughout the precast process, including:
- Drill & Bolt Connection (DAB) for efficient wall panel base connections that eliminate foundation embeds and field welding.
- Universal Precast Connector (UPC) to simplify multiple precast-to-precast connections while reducing custom fabrication and inventory.
- Original Ming Wing and Ming Wing Mini for proven precast flange connections.
- Wing Blockouts to improve production efficiency through accurate placement and consistent formed pockets.
Eric Carrillo, a modeler and drafter at Precast Engineering Company, stated that “The EDGE Browser makes incorporating MKA products into our Revit workflow simple. Having the Ming Wing, DAB, and UPC families readily available allows our team to quickly bring the connections into a model without interrupting the detailing process.”
Alex Laflin, who supports sales at PEC noted that “From a pre-sales modeling standpoint, having the MKA families in the EDGE Browser is incredibly convenient. If we need a Ming Wing, DAB, or UPC, we can find the family and get it into the Revit model quickly. It takes the extra steps out of the process and makes specifying MKA connections that much easier.”
Our collaboration with Revit Edge reflects MKA Connections’ ongoing commitment to innovation, customer support, and providing tools that help engineers, detailers, and precast producers work more efficiently.”
Learn more about the Original Ming Wing at MKA Connections →
