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Two Weeks Until North America’s Leading Soldier Modernization Conference – Future Soldier Technology USA 2019

SMi reports: Two weeks to go until the Future Soldier Technology USA conference, taking place in Arlington, Virginia on June 24th-25th 2019. - June 10, 2019 - SAE Media Group

Challenge Europe Offer Thread Locking Devices, Ex-Stock

Challenge Europe are pleased to offer ex-stock thread locking solutions for general industrial assembly purposes. One of the most common and simplest solution to problems of vibration loosening of threaded fasteners is by use of a conventional locking nut or half nut. Use of a full nut provides an... - June 08, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd

Flintec Launch the EM100, a Purpose Made Family of Digitising Units for General Weighing Applications

The EM100 is a precision amplifier manufactured to be embedded directly into a weighing system with multiple configuration options available and plug and play compatibility. - June 06, 2019 - LCM Systems Ltd

M. Davis and Sons Expands with a New Location in Havre de Grace, Maryland

M. Davis & Sons, Inc., an award-winning, 5th generation industrial construction company, has opened a new office and fabrication facility at 1750 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, MD. The addition of the Maryland office and shop will allow M. Davis to more efficiently serve their growing... - June 01, 2019 - M. Davis & Sons, Inc.

Jonathan Clark Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of CMMS Data Group

CMMS Data Group is proud to announce the promotion of Jonathan Clark to chief operating officer (COO). Clark joined CMMS Data Group in 2006 as a software training consultant, helping customers implement CMMS software with setup assistance and training. He was promoted to director of professional... - June 01, 2019 - CMMS Data Group

New PINET Concealed Parallelogram Hinges Available from FDB Panel Fittings

This new range of PINET concealed internally mounting parallelogram hinges was launched recently by sales partner FDB Panel Fittings for the specialist panel building and related industries. For example, payment terminals, vending machines, timetable boards, special vehicles, gaming machines and of... - June 01, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings

Q&A Released with Major General John Charlton, Former Commander of the Army Test and Evaluation Center, US Army

SMi reports: Conference chairman, Former Commander of the Army Test and Evaluation Center, US Army is interviewed ahead of the upcoming conference on June 11th and 12th 2019. - May 31, 2019 - SAE Media Group

Elesa Save Aquaflame Time and Money – and Ease Production Issues

Elesa UK supply EPR-PF handles to Aquaflame Systems for their gas generating units, saving time, money and easing production issues. - May 31, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

1 Week to Go Until the 5th Annual Close Air Support Conference

SMi reports: Registration closes in 1 week for the Close Air Support conference, taking place on the 5th-6th June 2019 in London. - May 30, 2019 - SAE Media Group

How to Choose a Screw Drive – a Brief Guide from Challenge Europe

Kevin Moorcroft, M.D. at Challenge Europe, explains some features of different screw drive types. Anyone regularly using simple slotted drive screws – with a traditional straight bladed screwdriver, will be aware of its shortcomings – with a power driver then even more so. The... - May 26, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd

EMKA Offers Extra Stock of General Hardware for Doors Everywhere

EMKA is delighted to announce that their extensive stock of general door hardware is expected to help their customers maintain a continuous supply of components for the production of specialist enclosures/cabinets and vehicles at all times – saving time and worry over possible delays. The... - May 24, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

MDT Software Releases the “Next Generation” of AutoSave with a Decision Support Portal

AutoSave version 7.0 features innovative new tools including a portal enabling users to view all activity in the plant through a web interface. The AutoSave Decision Support Portal enable users to view automation device data on workstations, laptops and mobile devices. - May 17, 2019 - AUVESY-MDT

Protect Your Quarter-Turn Locks with the New Spring-Loaded Flap Lid from FDB Panel Fittings

Enclosure hardware specialist FDB have introduced a very neat spring-loaded flap lid which greatly aids protection of quarter-turn locks. - May 17, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings

Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche Celebrated as the Biography of the Month for May 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche of Niles, Illinois has been celebrated as the Biography of the Month for May 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of engineering. About Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche Born in Chicago,... - May 14, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide

Mobile Mark’s New Wideband Log Periodic Antenna Solution Covers 600MHz-6.0GHz

The redesigned Y42700WB Log Periodic Antenna from Mobile Mark Antenna Solutions, now provides wideband coverage from 600-6000 MHz. This antenna provides coverage across all Cellular bands, from the new Band 71 at 600 MHz up to the former WiMAX bands at 2.7 & 3.5 GHz. The Y42700WB is also... - May 14, 2019 - Mobile Mark, Inc.

Specialist Screws in Various Materials and Finishes Available from Challenge Europe

Industry screw specialists Challenge Europe recently announced the breadth of screw materials and finishes they work with on behalf of their industrial/manufacturing customers. The rational for using various materials or treatments/coatings is usually either technical or cost based. This can vary... - May 12, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd

Executives Not Able to Support Their Engineers, According to the Annual Project Management Survey Conducted by Sinnaps

According to the annual Project Management survey conducted by Sinnaps, teams are keen to have suitable management tools. However, in 80% of the cases, it is executives who have to decide whether to purchase these tools. There is an evident need to improve engineering projects. A mere 17% of engineers have had a professional project management tool available to them for years. - May 12, 2019 - Sinnaps

CMMS Data Group Welcomes Bill Mountjoy as Vice President of Reliability Engineering

CMMS Data Group (CDG) is proud to announce that Bill Mountjoy, CMRP, has joined its team as Vice President of Reliability Engineering. This is CDG’s first-ever reliability engineering employee. Bill has spent over 25 years implementing best practice methodologies in maintenance and... - May 11, 2019 - CMMS Data Group

Mobile Mark Offers MaxFin Mobile Antenna for Fleet Management & FirstNet

Mobile Mark Antenna Solutions has introduced a new FirstNet & Multiband Fleet Management Mobile Antenna in the sleek, aerodynamic “MaxFin” housing. The MXF702 features a stylish combination of matte & polished finish and provides a sleek, high-tech look on the vehicle. This... - May 11, 2019 - Mobile Mark, Inc.

Elesa Roller Tracks Make Moving the Load Easy

The Elesa ELEROLL package of rollers and ball transfer modules is designed to greatly simplify installation and use of this type of widely used conveyor system. The modular ELEROLL roller conveyors allow easy and quick joining of units to create loading and unloading areas in the construction of... - May 11, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

EMKA at “Made in the Midlands Exhibition,” 20th June 2019, RICOH Arena, Coventry

EMKA (UK) Ltd and EMKA Profiles Ltd, both based in the Coventry-Birmingham area, are looking forward to promoting their UK manufactured products at the RICOH Arena, Coventry on 20th June 2019 as part of the “Made in the Midlands Exhibition.” EMKA Profiles Ltd specialise in the... - May 09, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

SMi Group Share 10 Key Reasons to Attend the Military Space USA Conference Next Month

SMi Group reports: The conference, taking place in Los Angeles in June, is a key calendar meeting for Military Satellite professionals that are driving innovation across the space enterprise. - May 07, 2019 - SAE Media Group

HVH Industrial Solutions Launched a New Interactive Website for Customers

HVH Industrial Solutions has recently launched the company website. This firm is an industrial distributor. They are located in Northern NJ but ship through the whole USA. Their smart and interactive website is designed to save time in search process and when ordering parts. - May 04, 2019 - HVH Industrial Solutions

Innovative New DIRAK Hinge Launched by FDB Panel Fittings

The new DIRAK hinge Pr01 now launched by FDB Panel Fittings marks an innovative approach to the time-saving installation of IP65/67 hinging for specialist enclosures. DIRAK believe that to meet the requirements of industrial applications, panel hinges must be sturdy, robust and durable. - May 03, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings

Lee Spring Support the Latest in Saturation Diving Safety with Custom Valve Springs for JFD Ltd

Lee Spring worked together with JFD Ltd on the specification of four different custom valve springs for JFD’s COBRA diving system. - May 02, 2019 - Lee Spring Ltd.

Challenge Europe Take Aim at Theft, Vandalism and Equipment Tampering with Hafren Fasteners

The need to safeguard against theft, vandalism and tampering is an essential part of many design specifications and Hafren security fasteners from Challenge Europe are used in a vast range of security applications in projects and manufacturing all over the world. - April 28, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd

Innovations for HVACR Systems – a New Leaflet from EMKA

EMKA have included their latest HVACR related products in a new leaflet available free to download or in hard copy format. - April 27, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Pro Grain Equipment Announces New Partnership

Pro Grain Equipment Partners with Price Bros. Equipment to Serve Midwestern United States Farmers. - April 24, 2019 - Pro Grain Equipment

New Indexing Plunger from FDB Panel Fittings

The new indexing plunger from FDB is spring-loaded for ease of set/reset to enable the quick and accurate location of covers and flaps, workpieces and panels in pre-defined positions. New from sales partner DIRAK, this plunger allows removal and accurate replacement of tooling, jigs and equipment... - April 19, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings

Threaded and Helical Inserts Available Ex-Stock from Challenge Europe Ltd.

Challenge Europe are delighted to carry an ex-stock standard range of metric and imperial threaded inserts for use in the manufacturing and installation industries. - April 17, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd

Rose State College, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Announce Educational Partnership in Collaborative Robotics

Rose State College and the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance have formed a new educational partnership. Rose State will be providing training in collaborative robotics for manufacturers across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance will provide subject matter experts to assist with curriculum... - April 15, 2019 - Rose State College

ACEC New York Presents 52nd Annual Engineering Excellence Awards; Arup Wins Top Award for The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center

On Saturday, April 13, 700 consulting engineers and clients attended the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York’s (ACEC New York) 52nd annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the New York Midtown Hilton. Awards were presented to 130 ACEC New York member projects in the... - April 15, 2019 - ACEC New York

EMKA Announces In-House Testing Laboratory Now Accredited to Highest International Standards

EMKA’s in-house testing laboratory is now accredited to the highest international standards which confirms their capability as a world market leader for locking devices, hinges and seals in the performance of material, life cycle and environmental simulation tests. - April 13, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Perle Launches High-Power PoE Media Converters

72 Copper to Fiber Converters with IEEE 802.3bt compliant Hi-PoE 100W PSE power injection. - April 12, 2019 - Perle Systems

Dougherty Manufacturing Names Todd Albrecht as New President

Announcement of Todd Albrecht's placement as president to lead the company through their recent and ongoing growth. - April 05, 2019 - Dougherty Manufacturing

PASCO® Garners FANUC Certified Service Provider Status

St. Louis Robotics Integrator Achieves Highest Level of Certification. - April 03, 2019 - PASCO

Empowering Women in Industry Launches Empowering Women Podcast

The Empowering Women Podcast will be hosting a launch party on Thursday April 4th at 5:00 pm CDT. If you’re in the Madison area and would like to attend, get your tickets and join the fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-party-empowering-women-in-industry-podcast-tickets-57803865919 - April 03, 2019 - Empowering Women in Industry

Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche Commemorated as a Prominent Business Leader for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche of Niles, Illinois has been commemorated as a Prominent Business Leader for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of engineering. About Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche Barbara Koenig-Pfannkuche is... - March 27, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide

Sensuron Expands Product Offering – Now Official US Distributor of Technobis Fiber Optic Interrogator Systems

Partnership with Technobis offers fast and affordable, miniature measurement solutions based on integrated photonics for high performance market segments such as aerospace, medical, energy, mobility, high-tech systems and automotive testing industries. - March 26, 2019 - Sensuron

Challenge Europe Announce Stock/Supply Capability for Hex Drive Bolts and Screws

Hex headed high tensile bolts and screws, together with hex drive socket head cap screws, are the mainstays of industrial fastening and as such are stocked in depth by Challenge Europe as part of their supply partnership philosophy. Standard high tensile formats include non-flange hex head and... - March 25, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd

New High Load Capacity Corner Hinge from FDB Panel Fittings

The new high load capacity corner hinge from FDB Panel Fittings offers specialist panel builders a simple way to quickly and effectively mount heavy doors. - March 23, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings

KLE Technological University Bags 2nd Place in Baja SAE

Baja SAE is an intercollegiate design competition run by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The goal in Baja SAE racing is to design, build and race off-road vehicles that can withstand the harshest elements of rough terrain. BAJA SAEINDIA 2019, the 12th edition of the BAJA series by... - March 22, 2019 - KLE Technological University

Keene Building Products Welcomes Three New Employees

Keene Family of Companies is proud to announce and welcome three new team members in the departments of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology. Doug Meredith joins Keene Building Products as the Director of Manufacturing. As a graduate engineer from Mississippi State University,... - March 20, 2019 - Keene Building Products

FEMCO Holdings, LLC Acquires ELMCO Engineering, Inc.

FEMCO HOLDINGS, LLC, a leading national machine repair and manufacturing company, announced today that it has acquired ELMCO Engineering, Inc., an Indianapolis, Indiana based company. ELMCO Engineering is a leading manufacturer and repair facility for powdered metal compacting presses. ELMCO... - March 18, 2019 - FEMCO Holdings, LLC

Lee Spring - a Worldwide Supply Chain in Metric and Imperial

Lee Spring have increased the number of defined metric springs in their catalogue and can deliver standard metric springs anywhere in the world to clean metric dimensions in parallel with imperial sizes. - March 17, 2019 - Lee Spring Ltd.

New Low-Height, Low-Frequency Vibration Isolation Platform Adapts to Space Constraints in Critical Micro- and Nano-Microscopy

At just 2-1/4 inches in height, while isolating vibrations as low as 1 hertz, the new completely-passive Negative-Stiffness tabletop vibration isolation platform – developed by Minus K Technology – provides the industry’s thinnest low-height, low-frequency isolator for optimizing space in critical microscopy and laboratory applications. - March 14, 2019 - Minus K Technology Inc.