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Education Foundation Highlights Robotic Advances from Drone Show
The XPONENTIAL 2016 (AUVSI) show included over 600 firms representing commercial, academic and military organizations offering hardware, software, data gathering and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and recon) systems in the U.S. and worldwide. In its role as a clearing house for teachers and students in the robotics world, The National Robotics Education Foundation (NREF) sent a team to record and disseminate some of the key products, tools, and services at the show. - May 24, 2016 - The NREF
New High Stability Equipment Mounting Feet from Elesa
Elesa’s new LV series of high stability mounting feet feature an asymmetric foot design incorporating screw-down pads for positive positioning and enhanced structural integrity for applications such as conveyors and other vibration prone equipment. - May 19, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Pettigrew & Associates Named a 2016 Top Workplace
The Albuquerque Journal names Pettigrew & Associates a winner of the State of New Mexico 2016 Top Workplaces Award. - May 18, 2016 - Pettigrew & Associates
New Giussani Reprogrammable Quarter-Turn Lock from FDB Panel Fittings
The new Giussani reprogrammable quarter-turn lock from FDB Panel Fittings provides users the flexibility to update keys or switch users so that staff changes or lost keys may be easily accommodated. - May 15, 2016 - FDB Panel Fittings
NinjaTek Upgrades Website with a New Look, Offering New Data and New Products
NinjaTek’s newly renovated website design, sets the stage for visitors to gain access to the newest product additions and upgraded online resources. - www.ninjatek.com The site’s modernized, industrial look now showcases the recent add-ons to the NinjaTek product line. Traditional... - May 13, 2016 - NinjaTek
Finally, an Aircraft Tug Technology That Generates Revenue for the Aviation Industry
World’s first remote operated airplane tug product line with unique aircraft nose gear soft coupling combined with 360 degree rotating feature, generating up to 40% additional hangar space and boosting operator’s revenue. - May 12, 2016 - TNA - Aviation Technologies
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Henry E. Halladay as the 2016 Man of the Year
Henry E. Halladay, of Bellevue, Washington, has been named Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Man of the Year . This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his outstanding contributions to the field of Engineering Consulting. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Robert W. Mcintosh, Ph.D. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert W. McIntosh, Ph.D. of Pearl City, Hawaii has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of research and development in basic neurosciences and governmental... - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lee Spring Custom Designs Aid Bounce-Back of Manufacturing Industry in UK
From engines to trim, toys to medical devices and instrumentation to valves, the Lee Spring capability to quickly create application specific springs and spring components is aiding the regrowth of UK manufacturing industry. Although Lee Spring carry over 23,000 catalogued items, it is just as... - May 12, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Micheal Nicholson as Director of Construction
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Micheal Nicholson to their Construction team. In his new role as Director of Construction, Micheal will oversee every aspect of the Construction department. Micheal brings with him a tremendous amount of experience having worked... - May 11, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Lee Spring Extend Their Range of Torsion Springs
Lee Spring have extended their range of torsion springs to cover industrial applications from electronic devices such as pop-up covers on CD players, cameras etc., through counter balanced instrumentation covers, to items such as clothes pegs, garage doors or chair controls. - May 11, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Goff’s Enterprises, Inc. Helping Companies Save on Wall Products with Retractable Curtain Wall
Pewaukee, WI-based developers of industrial partition products, Goff’s Enterprises, Inc. are now offering industrial organizations an affordable alternative to permanent walls. The company’s retractable curtain wall is designed to create a barrier that can be integrated within warehousing spaces, assembly plants and many other business environments in just seconds. - May 06, 2016 - Goff's Enterprises Inc.
Accessories for Hydraulic Systems Catalogue - New from Elesa
The new Accessories for Hydraulic Systems catalogue from Elesa covers such items as filler plugs, dipsticks, breathers, level indicators, column level indicators and float level indicators, including with electronic alarms. - May 06, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
TekTone® Partners with Western Carolina University Department of Engineering and Technology
TekTone® partnered with students from Western Carolina University’s (WCU’s) Kimmel School as part of their capstone engineering course for the Spring 2016 semester. The capstone course is an opportunity for students to demonstrate that they have achieved the goals for learning... - May 05, 2016 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Lee Spring Acquires Clark Spring & Manufacturing
Lee Spring, a global leader in stock and custom springs, recently announced that it has purchased the assets of Clark Spring located in Hayward, California. - May 01, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
New Illuminating Indicator for Quarter-Turn Locks from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK LED module from FDB Panel Fittings provides users with a flashing red alert on quarter-turn locks to indicate an “open” status, so addressing problems of doors being left fully or partially open. Of course this is especially obvious in low light conditions acting as a... - May 01, 2016 - FDB Panel Fittings
Introducing the Gumstix Poblano 43C Single Board Computer
The Spicy Poblano 43C AM4378 with digital camera support for the Tiny Caspa camera family, embedded MMC and ARM Cortex-A9 processor is launching. The Poblano is the strongest addition to the Gumstix Pepper family of single board computers. - April 28, 2016 - Gumstix, Inc.
Gabe Alcala to Speak at IEEE ISPCE 2016 Conference
Gabe Alcala Secretary of IEEE San Diego Section, and Quality Manager at Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC), will be in Anaheim, CA to speak at the 2016 IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering (ISPCE) May 16 – 18. Alcala's presentation "Introduction to RF Safety Test... - April 26, 2016 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
FRANKA EMIKA: Everybody’s Robot
KBee announces the world’s first cost-efficient Industry 4.0 robot that everybody can program and safely use. - April 23, 2016 - KBee AG
New Stability Handles from Elesa for Quick-Fit Support
Elesa’s new 90° stability handles provide quick-fit support on powered hand tools or related motor driven workbench equipment, where they offer hand protection at one end or at both ends as required. - April 22, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Moffitt Corporation, Inc. Acquires Western Canwell
Moffitt Corporation, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, today announced that it has finalized the purchase of Western Canwell of Denison, TX. This purchase adds the Canwell factory, product line, sales representatives and manufacturing expertise to Moffitt’s existing global industrial ventilation and natural solutions business. - April 21, 2016 - Moffitt Corporation
Watergate Stormwater Automatic Retractable Screen
The Watergate ARS is an automatic retractable screen that can be placed along the opening of a curb inlet catch basin. The Watergate blocks large trash and debris from entering stormwater drains during dry weather flows and light to moderate rain. - April 19, 2016 - Bio Clean Environmental Inc.
MartinCSI Earns Control System Integrators Association's Certification for the Fifth Consecutive Time
MartinCSI announces their completion of the Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA) “Best Practices and Benchmarks” recertification. This is the fifth consecutive time MartinCSI has passed the CSIA Certification audit process. The Control System Integrators Association is a... - April 17, 2016 - MartinCSI
New 1000 Program Polyamide Housing for EMKA Quarter-Turn Locks
EMKA’s 1000 program quarter-turn locks have been given an alternative 30mm housing in polyamide which offers lower cost and better outdoor longevity for these popular locks. - April 17, 2016 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Multi-Point Compression Lock System from FDB Panel Fittings
The new compression rod latch from FDB Panel Fittings facilitates a multi-point 3 or 5 point system with 4mm clamping at each latching point. It will be suited to large electrical and electronic cabinets in outdoor or internal wash-down areas. - April 15, 2016 - FDB Panel Fittings
SEAMS Hosts Supply Chain USA Pavilion and Networking Gala at Texprocess Americas
Powered by SEAMS, the Supply Chain USA pavilion will feature 38 individual company exhibits featuring the complete range of Made in USA raw materials, manufacturing capabilities, supplies and professional services for the diverse fashion and sewn products industries. A Wednesday evening reception is open to pre-registered industry professionals from every aspect of the global sewn products industries. - April 13, 2016 - SEAMS Association
Langson Energy’s Steam Machine Uses Waste Saturated Steam Pressure to Make Green Power
Langson Energy Inc. awed over 100 onlookers who saw how they use waste saturated steam pressure to make green electricity at an ethanol plant in SD. This is the first time this award-winning company’s latest green steam technology has been installed in the US. Langson’s low cost, scalable clean energy production units are significant to the global energy landscape because traditional turbines have difficulties with saturated steam, but the Steam Machine seamlessly converts it to clean power. - April 13, 2016 - Langson Energy, Inc.
2 Stage Hinges for Flush Doors Now Available from FDB Panel Fittings
These new 1042/3 2 stage hinges from FDB Panel Fittings provide a full 180° door opening for removable flush doors on large or small cabinets, with two sizes to suit industrial enclosures and electrical housings. - April 13, 2016 - FDB Panel Fittings
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) Now Rents the EMC Partner AVI3000
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) is a worldwide leading rental company of test equipment for military, defense, aerospace, communications, semiconductor, consumer electronics and many other sectors has entered into a partnering agreement with EMC Partner to carry the AVI3000 Indirect... - April 12, 2016 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
New EMKA Friction Hinge with Adjustable Torque
The new 1056 friction hinge from EMKA UK is a 180° adjustable hinge unit which provides support for lift up covers and doors in place of a separate cover or door stay. - April 10, 2016 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
IBD Deisenroth Joins This Year's Unrivalled Speaker Line-Up at Future Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe
SMi Group welcomes IBD Deisenroth Engineering as the latest sponsor and speaker to sign up for the Future Armoured Vehicle Eastern Europe conference taking place in Prague, Czech Republic on 17th-18th May for its’ second year. - April 08, 2016 - SAE Media Group
New Industrial Castors and Wheels Catalogue from Elesa UK
Elesa’s new Castors and Wheels catalogue offers their full range of castor assemblies and components for the industrial, office, medical, display, laboratory, engineering and associated industries. - April 08, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) Launches New Website with Enhanced Shopping Experience and News Feed
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) is a worldwide leading rental company of test equipment for military, defense, aerospace, communications, semiconductor, consumer electronics and many other sectors. ATEC has launched a new website with an enhanced shopping experience and news feed. The site... - April 07, 2016 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Goff’s Enterprises, Inc. Offering Precise Temperature Control Through Latest Strip Curtains
Pewaukee, WI-based specialists for industrial partitions, Goff’s Enterprises, Inc. are now helping business owners control the temperature within their facilities through the latest strip curtains. The company’s strip curtains are built using highly durable materials in a range of styles, including weld view, USDA Grade and bug repellent products to support companies in responding to a wide range of industrial challenges. - April 06, 2016 - Goff's Enterprises Inc.
Product Release: Quantum Composers Adds New Touchscreen Technology to Laser Lines
New Touchscreen Smart Controller Device for Laser Systems. - April 02, 2016 - Quantum Composers Inc.
Lee Spring Exhibiting at Hannover Messe, 25-29th April 2016
Lee Spring products on show at Hannover Messe 2016 will include plastic composite springs, lite pressure springs, new variants of torsion springs and die springs and their expanded line-up of Stainless Steel 316 compression springs. - April 02, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
EMKA 180° Hinges Now Adjust in 2 or 3 Dimensions
EMKA’s 180° screw-on hinges now come with 2D and 3D adjustment types to allow for door re-alignment of specialist cabinets and enclosures or similar access panels. Typical applications include large industrial control cabinets, HVAC systems and screens. - April 01, 2016 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Adjustable Friction Hinge from Elesa UK
The new CMUF adjustable friction hinge from Elesa offers a simple way of supporting flaps, panels, hatches and doors in a desired position against the effect of gravity or limited external forces. - April 01, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Nova Group - Napa Engineering & Construction Firm Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 187 kW solar panel installation at Nova Group in Napa, CA. The solar panel system will provide over a 90% reduction in their power bills, saving the company $2 million dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - March 31, 2016 - SolarCraft
New Elesa Standard Machining Service Saves Time, Eliminates Waste, Cuts Costs
Elesa UK are offering a new fast turn-around machining service for their standard machine elements such as handwheels, crank handles, clamping knobs, lobe knobs and tri-lobe knobs. - March 30, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
NERETA Summit Will Help Establish Regional “Eco-Systems” to Spur Manufacturing Renewal Across the US
The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ, April 27-29, will teach local leadership (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals), how to align their resources and capabilities to focus on growing manufacturing in their regions. (summit.nereta.org) - March 29, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Military Contractor Gains Visibility and Control with Real-Time Shopfloor Control
Tennessee-based Tullahoma Industries has implemented state-of-the-art production management technology from Shopfloor Support LLC that has resulted in increased productivity, streamlined quality control and improved management control across its multi-plant operations. - March 29, 2016 - Shopfloor Support LLC
Go Unmanned Selected for Zenmuse XT Distribution
Go Unmanned, a division of Benchmark Tool & Supply Inc, announced they are among the select drone vendors approved to represent the Zenmuse XT camera. - March 29, 2016 - Go Unmanned
Lee Spring Range on Show at MACH Exhibition 2016
Lee Spring will be exhibiting their standard catalogue range and custom design/manufacturing capability at MACH Exhibition from 11th-15th April on their stand 5692 – Hall 5 at the NEC. Lee Spring are particularly proud of their customer assistance program which enables designers to take... - March 26, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Brenton T. Bailo as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Brenton T. Bailo, of Lake Orion, Michigan, has been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Automotive Design. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
James G. Montagnino Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James G. Montagnino of St. Charles, Illinois has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of engineering and consulting. About James G. Montagnino Mr. - March 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
ICP DAS USA Introduces CANopen Remote I/O with 8 I/O Expansion Slots
The new CANopen control unit by ICP DAS USA offers more flexibility, reliability, and control. - March 19, 2016 - ICP DAS USA, Inc.
Jamison Berg Rejoins Advanced Test Equipment Rentals as Calibration Technician
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) announced that Jamison Berg has rejoined the company to expand the technical breadth and depth of equipment knowledge. Jamison comes to the award-winning leader in test and measurement equipment rentals, with an electrical engineering degree from California... - March 17, 2016 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
SCR Catalyst Experts CORMETECH Outline METEOR™ Technology
Durham, NC-based specialists for SCR catalyst technology, CORMETECH have recently begun highlighting the range of benefits offer through their new METEOR™ catalyst technology. METEOR™ is an advanced multi-pollutant catalyst designed to simultaneously reduce NOx emissions and oxidize CO and VOCs, while presenting a reduced pressure drop compared with competitor catalyst systems. - March 13, 2016 - Cormetech
CORMETECH Presents a Complete SCR Catalyst Testing and Inspection Suite
Durham, NC-based expert for SCR catalyst development, CORMETECH is now inviting clients to explore their comprehensive testing and inspection suite. The CORMETECH technicians complete expert inspection work to identify catalyst performance issues and highlight the causes of catalyst deactivation. Their testing team works diligently to review catalyst products in similar environments to the client’s plant, helping provide valuable information on how to extend catalyst life over the long-term. - March 13, 2016 - Cormetech