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Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit
The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group
High Reliability Connectors from C&K Components Shorten Satellite Assembly Integration Time
Fast locking system eliminates need for screws, washers and clips in contact configuration - June 10, 2010 - C&K Components
MTS C-Series Model CR Sensor Meets Demands of Off-Highway Machines
Field-proven, non-contact sensors offer extremely rugged, bolt-on housing package alternative to potentiometers - June 10, 2010 - MTS Sensors
MET Laboratories UL Certification Programs Create New Opportunities for Electrical Contractors
MET now offers UL 508A / 609A Listed Industrial Control Panel and UL 48 Listed Sign Shop programs. These programs allow electrical contractors to become manufacturers, creating dymanic buisness opportunities and company growth. - June 10, 2010 - MET Laboratories Southeast
Panel PC Benefits from the Current Trend to Fine-Tuning the Control Technology in the German Machinery Industry
Machine-builders in Germany prefer fine-tuning the control technology this year. The Panel PC benefits from this current trend. - June 10, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
Passive RFID Tag Delivers Outstanding Read Range
Keeping track of production process is the key in manufacturing industry. In response to manufacturer’s need, DAILY RFID has recently deployed a passive RFID tag, which can be easily integrated into many RFID projects. RFID passive tags are ideal for almost unlimited applications. It can... - June 08, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
Powercast will demonstrate a wireless sensor module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, at the Sensors Expo 2010. The device showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications. The sensor module provides temperature, light level, and humidity data to an access point, along with the received signal strength (RSSI) and the ID number of the Powercaster™ transmitter from which it is receiving power. - June 07, 2010 - Powercast Corporation
Capital Safety Group Opens New India Entity in Chennai with Full Range of Safety Solutions, Consultancy and Training
Capital Safety Products India Pvt. Ltd. In Chennai, India is the newest addition to Capital Safety Group’s (CSG) growing global network. Under the direction of Vinod Hariharan, CSG Country Head for the India region, the new office at the Gemini Parsen Apartments on Mount Road is in operation... - June 04, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
AdvanPOS Unveils World’s First Dual-Core & Fan-less POS System at Computex 2010
AdvanPOS showcases the world's first dual core & fan-less POS system at Computex Taipei 2010 and the innovative desktop POS and RFID application are introduced as well. - June 03, 2010 - AdvanPOS
Foremay® to Ship Ultra High IOPS PCIe SSD Drives
One quarter million IOPS have been achieved with the EC188™ D-series PCI Express solid state drive (SSD) which features read/write speeds up to 2.5/2.3 GB/s and capacity up to 8 TB - June 02, 2010 - Foremay, Inc.
Vitronic Helps Interlink Express Reduce CO2 Emissions
Interlink Express is proving its commitment to the environment by cutting its road use down as much as possible. It does this by planning transit routes efficiently. At Interlink Express' Smethwick site, five Vitronic VIPAC D2 volume-measuring units help the company optimise its loading processes. - May 29, 2010 - Vitronic
Tenacent SA Provides a Tool Designed to Secure the Global Supply Chain
DC to Retail and Global Container and Trucking security has been given an additional tool to reduce Shrinkage and Improve Security and Visibility with the availability of Tenacent SA's latest RFID enabled Bolt Seal "TIMSV11." - May 28, 2010 - Tenacent SA
Quest Trend Magazine reports how the German Machinery Industry is changing to Ethernet-based field buses this year
Change to Ethernet-based field buses in the centre of interest in the German machinery industry - May 26, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
World’s First PoE-Enabled Gigabit Ethernet Extender Now Shipping
Ethernet Extension Experts Begins Shipping its Game-Changing Gigabit Ethernet Extender - May 25, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
MRSA Killer: Daimer® Steam Cleaners Certified to Eliminate 99.999% of This Staph Bacteria
In new tests, the company's ATIS® technology eliminated drug-resistant germs that cause potentially fatal MSRA infections found in healthcare and other settings. - May 23, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
New Model ST-9933 Full-Function Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter with True RMS AC Measurement
TEK Instrument Company, an online distributor of Instrumentation, Controls, and Gauges released the Model ST-9933 Full-Function Auto-Ranging True RMS Digital Multimeter. This precision Digital Multimeters measures True RMS AC voltage and current, frequency, capacitance, temperature and DC voltage... - May 22, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Boise Inc. Implements Real-Time Costing System from Enterprise Performance Solutions
Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of innovative cost management solutions to the process manufacturing industry, today announced the successful implementation of its EPS Real-Time Costing system with paper products manufacturer, Boise Inc. The EPS Real-Time Costing system... - May 21, 2010 - Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc.
Custom Sensors & Technology – Front Surface Fluorescence - a New Approach to Biofilm Growth Monitoring
Custom Sensors & Technology recently applied the UV Fluorescence Photometer and Front Surface Fluorescence Probe to a biofilm growth monitoring application with great success. Application studies were conducted in the Custom Sensors & Technology Research and Development Lab. “We are... - May 21, 2010 - Custom Sensors & Technology
Leading-Tech Laser Presents High Quality Laser Line Generator Lens (Powell Lens)
Leading-Tech Laser Co., LTD could offer high quality laser line generator lenses with input laser beam from 0.7mm to 7mm and line unformity best down to 10%. - May 18, 2010 - Leading-Tech Laser Co., LTD
Beekman Tower Hotel Local, Law 11/98 Project Started by Basonas Construction Corp.
"The challenge," says Michael Brion, President of Basonas Construction Corp., "is performing this type of work involving heavy staging, demolition and labor/ material logistics at a highly visible and occupied hotel complex on time constrains." - May 07, 2010 - Basonas Construction Corp
LXI Consortium Announces New Resources for Engineers Applying LXI Technology
Two new resources are available to help engineers keep pace with the latest in LXI technology for switching systems, ATE systems, and other test instruments. - April 28, 2010 - LXI Standard
LXI Consortium Elects Board and Officers for FY2010
The LXI Consortium recently held its annual elections for the Board of Directors, officers and committee chairs. Von Campbell of Agilent Technologies will continue to serve as the Consortium's president. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette,... - April 28, 2010 - LXI Standard
Pinnacle Infrared to Provide BlockWallScanIR™ Services in Kansas and Oklahoma
Pinnacle Infrared, a provider of building diagnostic services, will provide BlockWallScanIR™ services to the Kansas and Oklahoma area. BlockWallScanIR™ is a service which provides infrared surveys of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings built with CMU (Concrete Masonry Units) or block walls. - April 21, 2010 - Pinnacle Infrared
Memmert Launches First Peltier-Cooled Storage Chamber IPS
Memmert expands its energy-efficient product range of temperature-controlled laboratory appliances based on Peltier technology. - April 17, 2010 - Memmert GmbH + Co. KG
Next Gen Rugged Tablet PC for Real-Time Management Designed by Nexcom
New Generation of 8" Fan-less Tablet PC Supports Intel® Atom™ N450 Processor/ Touch Screen/ Laser Barcode Scanner/ 3.5G wireless/ GPRS/ Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth/ Digital Camera - April 16, 2010 - NEXCOM
Massive Demand? Meet Mammoth Supply. Ethernet Extension Experts Expands to 60,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility.
Worldwide Demand For Ethernet Extenders Forces Ethernet Extension Experts to Expand Manufacturing in a Hurry - April 13, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Custom Sensors & Technology Co-Develops a Novel LED Fluorescence Sensor for Bin-Blending Applications
Custom Sensors & Technology is at the forefront of environmental monitoring technologies by developing new Fluorescence Sensor for Bin-Blending Applications - April 09, 2010 - Custom Sensors & Technology
LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress
In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
Vela Systems Announces First Construction Application for Apple iPad
Vela Systems, Inc. today announced that it will deliver the world’s first construction field software application optimized for the iPad. The new application is scheduled to be released in Q2 of 2010. Vela Systems, a provider of mobile field software for the architecture, engineering and... - April 08, 2010 - Vela Systems
GreenData Manager-REACH Wins SMT Magazine’s 2010 Vision Award
Productivity tool manages green data collection and compliance management on chemical substances including REACH SVHC. - April 07, 2010 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
BI Technologies Develops Robust High Power Molded Inductor
Pressed powdered iron alloy core construction makes inductor ideal for harsh environment. - April 07, 2010 - TT electronics
Orion Fans Develops Heavy-Duty, Filtered Louvered Fan Guards for Enclosure Applications
Fan guards are lowest-cost louvered guards in the industry - April 07, 2010 - Knight Electronics Orion Fans
Agreement Near on Distribution of Breakthrough Oil Pumping Technology
Global Industrial of America, Inc, distributor of industrial components worldwide, and Stripper Solutions LLC, developer of the new Blackstorm Oil Production System (BPS), are now in the final stages of talks that would designate Global Industrial of America master distributor of this revolutionary... - April 05, 2010 - Reliance Community Church
IRISS, Inc. Introduces Square IR Windows
IRISS, Inc. Introduces a Global First: Square Infrared Windows IRISS, Inc., the manufacturer of the world’s only industrial-grade infrared windows capable of passing durability and impact requirements; the first ultrasound ports; emissivity standardization “land marking” tags;... - April 01, 2010 - IRISS inc.
Neosens Has Been Rewarded with the First Prize During the CFIA 2010 Innovation Award Ceremony in the 'Equipment & Process' Category
Neosens received the first prize at the CFIA 2010 Innovation Awards in the ‘Equipment & Process’ category for its continuous fouling monitoring solution for the food & beverage industry: the FS-1000 probe. - April 01, 2010 - Neosens SA
Ethernet Extension Experts Announces Advent of World’s First Copper-Based Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender at ISC West
New Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Extender Drives Full-Duplex 1,000MB Ethernet and power Out to 1,700 Ft/500 M When Combined with Multiple Units. - March 29, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
inXitu, Inc. Relocates to Larger Facilities
As a result of its recent growth, this award winning manufacturer of field portable analytical instruments has moved to a new larger manufacturing facility. - March 26, 2010 - inXitu
Spring is a Good Time for Pivot Maintenance
After an especially hard winter in many areas of the country, this spring is a perfect time to check key pivot components and make any necessary repairs or replacements. - March 26, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation
Ethernet Extension Experts Goes ‘Big Show’ at the Big Show: Gear at Eight Booths Inside of Security Industry’s ISC West
Ethernet Extension Experts Gear at Eight Booths Inside of This Year’s Top Security Expo, ISC West. - March 25, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Induo Launches GPRS Gateway from Maestro Wireless That Offers Enhanced Connectivity to MESH Networks
Maestro Wireless Solutions is launching a new industrial gateway with built-in 25 mW radio. The solution allows users to easily access local radio networks over long distances. - March 25, 2010 - Induo AB
UBS Expands Its Universal Modulator Capability with ISDB-T/Tb Waveform Support
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is excited to announce the expansion of its Universal Modulator capability with the availability of ISDB-T/Tb waveform. The ISDB-Tb standard, based on the Japanese ISDB-T broadcasting standard (Integrated... - March 24, 2010 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
LMI Technologies Appoints New Director of Manufacturing
Marko Torppala Adds Extensive Manufacturing Management and Product Knowledge to LMI - March 24, 2010 - LMI Technologies, Inc.
Streamline Systems, LLC Announces Instructor Led Virtual Training
Solution Focuses on Providing Business Improvements for Industrial Equipment Companies Streamline Systems, LLC, a leading Microsoft Business Solution Gold Certified Partner, today announced the availability of its Dynamics AX2009 Training utilizing their Virtual Classroom. These offerings are... - March 23, 2010 - Streamline Systems, LLC
5 Compound to Reduce Arcing and Flashovers on Insulators
Project Sales Corp extends distribution of 5 Compound to cover India markets. 5 Compound is a unique product to prevent arcing and flashovers on insulators and bushings. - March 16, 2010 - Project Sales Corp
Rentricity to Present Its Clean Energy Solutions at Green California Summit & Exposition 2010
What’s New in Renewables: Costs are Down, Technology Options Up - March 12, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Get Code of Practice Compliance Solutions from Capital Safety
“Capital Safety’s products and services were designed to anticipate many of the concerns addressed in Singapore’s New Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height”, said CSG Asia’s Managing Director, Brad Gates. - March 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Rentricity Inc. Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Winner
Company recognized for creating new opportunities in green technology - March 05, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
TigerTurf -- World Leading Synthetic Turf Manufacturer -- Announces Latest Authorized Representative: New England’s 360 Sports Systems
Customer service, sport, construction expertise merge as 360 Sports Systems launches to design, construct and install state-of-the-art TigerTurf field & landscape systems. - March 02, 2010 - TigerTurf Americas
Itransition Listed in Global Outsourcing 100 for 2010
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals ranks Itransition as a reliable software outsourcing provider. - March 01, 2010 - Itransition
AMCI UL Stepper Drives Approved for OEMs and Machine Builders
AMCI has received UL approval for their stepper drives. The SD17040, SD17045, and SD17060 series stepper drives have now been certified by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) as UL Listed products. AMCI’s newly approved drives are rated for operation in ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to 50°C, and are compatible with AMCI’s complete line of motion controllers and high torque stepper motors. - February 24, 2010 - AMCI