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Advanced Clustering Technologies Releases eQUEUE at SC13

High performance computing clusters are powerful tools. But in many cases, they are underutilized due to numerous factors, with the most common being it is too hard to write scripts for job submission. eQUEUE, a web-based job submission tool, was developed to increase cluster utilization by making it easier to submit jobs to the cluster's queue. - November 19, 2013 - Advanced Clustering Technologies

WREA Brings the Power of Social Media to Demand Response for Smart Grid

WREA offers a method to automatically and intelligently act on real time power usage data, by bringing alerts into mobile devices. - November 18, 2013 - WREA Inc

FDB Panel Fittings Gas Struts Knowledge Base Guide

The Gas Struts Knowledge Base Guide is now available from FDB Panel Fittings with information on applications, operation, key selection criteria, force characteristics, life expectancy and standard sizes/rod ends etc. - November 16, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings

Weidlinger Presents 10 Papers at SAVE Symposium

Weidlinger engineers presented recent work on progressive collapse and other topics at the 84th Shock and Vibration Symposium in Atlanta; Weidlinger CEO Dr. Raymond Daddazio delivered the keynote address. - November 15, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

New Size Flush Pull Handles for Clean Environments from Elesa UK - Also UL Certified

Elesa have expanded their EPR-PF series of snap-in flush fit pull hands with 3 new versions, including a self-extinguishing type certified to UL-94 VO, plus a clean version suited to applications in medical and hospital equipment and for food processing machines. - November 15, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

New EMKA Stainless Locks and Swinghandles Meet Demand for Higher Specification

EMKA’s 2013 ECHO catalogue supplement introduces new quarter-turn locks and cams (including rod control), as well as a new IP65 swinghandle for key cylinders or padlock. These new items follow an increasing call for enhanced strength and temperature capability as specialist cabinets are expected to perform their role in harsher environments. - November 15, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Silver Fox Labels Pass Salt Mist Spray Test with Flying Colours

Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has reported positive results from the most recent tests carried out on its labels – for salt mist spray. According to the resulting certificate, which relates to the complete range of coloured labels produced by Silver Fox:... - November 14, 2013 - Silver Fox

New Stainless Steel Handwheels from Elesa UK for Specialist Applications

New stainless steel handwheels from Elesa UK for high end applications in the food industry, chemical, offshore and other demanding environments. - November 13, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

GenRocket Launches V2 Test Data Generation Platform That is up to 75% Faster

GenRocket, Inc. announces the launch of V2 of its test data generation software platform. GenRocket is still just as powerful but now software developers and quality assurance engineers will find it easier to generate test data and can set up and generate their data up to 75% faster. - November 11, 2013 - GenRocket, Inc.

FDB Rocfast Offer Corner Gasket Solutions

FDB Panel Fittings, under their Rocfast service banner, are offering preformed mitred-and-joined frames to fit custom cut-outs on a bespoke and pre-assembled basis. These frames incorporate right angled joins or other angles to suit cabinet frames or door cut-outs for access covers. - November 10, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings

ComTec Systems is Now Platinum Solution Provider Thru AT&T Partner Exchange Channel

ComTec Systems, Inc., a nationally based voice, video and data solution provider, is now authorized to resell and customize AT&T’s VoIP, cloud and IT networking solutions to small to medium sized companies under the AT&T Partner Exchange program. "The AT&T Partner Exchange... - November 09, 2013 - ComTec Systems

Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series

"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Cleaver-Brooks Expands Two Plants in North America

Cleaver-Brooks will be expanding its manufacturing capacity and making equipment and process upgrades to it Lincoln plant to meet current and future demand for its products this fall. - November 07, 2013 - Cleaver-Brooks

Burning Test Success for Silver Fox Low Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-on Cable Labels

Silver Fox the leading UK manufacturer of durable labelling solutions, has successfully flame tested its Fox-Flo® Low Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-On Cable Labels against a direct competitor’s brand. - November 06, 2013 - Silver Fox

Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc. (SWC), Announces New Executive Alignments

The 3rd quarter was transformational for SWC across a range of business activities including financial, operational, management and M&A activity. Central to advancing Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc.'s business strategy are the following organizational changes: · To meet the demands for... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.

Papros Inc: Brief Webinar on Demand Released on Using Lab Reports for Global Product Compliance Demonstration

This webinar on demand sheds light on the latest developments in lab report standards for global product compliance and how to efficiently use those developments for compliance demonstration. - November 05, 2013 - Papros Inc.

Strategic Maintenance Solutions Bolstered by SAP Partnership

Strategic Maintenance Solutions (SMS) and SAP have formalized their longstanding relationship. Growth within SMS has been a direct result of the efficiency and business insight brought to the marketplace during SAP implementations and enhancement by SMS consultants. SMS’ clients have benefited with great success. - November 02, 2013 - Strategic Maintenance Solutions

New Stainless Steel Hinges from EMKA Meet the Needs of Specialist Cabinet Builders

Four new stainless steel hinge types from EMKA for stand-alone control, electrical, electronic or telecoms cabinets for use in harsh and adverse environments such as offshore or in heavy washdown areas in food processing or chemical/pharmaceutical production areas. - November 02, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Silver Fox Cable Label System to be Used on London Underground Re-Signalling Project

Thorne & Derrick, along with Bombardier Transportation, are supplying the Silver Fox Fox-in-a-Box Cable Label System for use on the London Underground (LUL) SSR Contract - reportedly the largest metro re-signalling contract ever undertaken in the world. - November 01, 2013 - Silver Fox

Polyurethane Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Now Available in Three Styles; Offers Durability for Air and Fluid Transfer

NewAge Industries now offers its polyurethane tubing in three versions: unreinforced tubing, braid reinforced hose and a type developed specifically for pneumatics. Each offers the performance properties for which polyurethane is known including natural flexibility, durability, good chemical resistance and superior functioning in weather-related conditions. Both ether and ester tubing formulations are stocked, and the pneumatic style is available in eight colors for easy line identification. - October 26, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Open Discussion for Manufacturers on BMPs (Best Management Practices) in Greening Global Processes

A town hall style open discussion is initiated for the promotion of BMPs (Best Management Practices) in the supply chain for the greening of global practices for manufacturers. - October 24, 2013 - Papros Inc.

AXI International Introduces the AXI Portable Particle Counter

AXI International, a Florida-based manufacturer of Diesel Fuel Maintenance and Optimization Systems, announces the release of the AXI Portable Particle Counter. The AXI Portable Particle Counter is a self-contained system that will analyze the cleanliness of fuels and oils, and display the results... - October 24, 2013 - AXI International

FDB Panel Fittings Rocfast Lock Assembly Service Now Offers Up to IP67 Sealing

FDB’s Rocfast lock assembly program saves time, money and mistakes by guiding customers through the process of specification, component matching, ordering, assembly, packaging and logistics. Now it covers the extra sealing requirements of high degrees of dust and water protection up to IP66 and IP67. - October 19, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings

Hexagon Geosystems Signs Agreement to Acquire Devex

Hexagon Geosystems will strengthen its market position and technology in the mining industry by complementing its well established Leica Geosystems Mining business with the acquisition of Devex. Devex, based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil has a leading market position in the South American market, serving the mining industry with automation solutions for mining operators. - October 18, 2013 - Leica Geosystems Mining

EosGroup Announces Eos Code Manager, the Next Cortex Module

Today Eos Group, Inc. announces the release of Eos Code Manager for Eos Navigator, which gives estimators the ability to set up, manage, and publish libraries of work breakdown structure codes (WBS codes) and values for Sage Estimating estimates. Eos Code Manager is a module for Cortex, Eos’... - October 11, 2013 - Eos Group

Torrey Hills Technologies Named to Inc. 5000 for Fifth Consecutive Year

Inc. magazine ranked Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC (THT) No. 4254 on its seventh annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. - October 11, 2013 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC

EMKA Extruded Gasket Range Reaches 732 Sealing Profiles

The EMKA extruded gasket range has now reached 732 sealing profiles with specialist sections for allied applications such as motor vehicles, railway carriages, and off-road trucks and machines, as well as gaskets for enclosures and other purposes. - October 11, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Torrey Hills T65 Three Roll Mill Honored as Gold Prize Winner at the 5th Annual 2013 Golden Bridge Awards Presentation

Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC (THT) was honored as Gold Prize winner for the 2013 Golden Bridge Awards under the New Industrial Products and Services category for its remarkably successful T65 lab model three roll mill. - October 10, 2013 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC

Lithium Battery Fires in the Cabins of Commercial and General Aviation Aircraft

This new innovation counters the threat of on-board cabin fires caused by lithium batteries in personal electronic devices and supplements current FAA protocol. - October 09, 2013 - SpectrumFX, Inc.

LSS Life Safety Services® Names New Firestop Manager

LSS Life Safety Services® names Chad Smith as its new Firestop Manager. - October 05, 2013 - Life Safety Services

3D Printing Fixture Company, RapidFit, Inc. Begins Manufacturing in Michigan

RapidFit, Inc. (part of the Materialise Group), a provider of additive manufactured (3D printed) fixture solutions for the automotive industry, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Advanced Machining Ltd. located in Chesterfield Township, Michigan. This location will now be the... - October 02, 2013 - Materialise

New Magnetic Drive Gear Pumps Feature Brushless DC Motor with Integrated Driver Circuit, Chemically Resistant Design, and Flow Rates to 205 LPH

Clark Solutions introduces its FG Series Magnetic Drive Gear Pumps. These high-performance gear pumps incorporate a 24V brushless DC drive motor in a rotor-less configuration and high precision magnetic drive to provide precise transfer of aggressive fluids. FG gear pumps feature AISI 316L or PPS... - October 02, 2013 - Clark Solutions

a/e ProNet Holds Annual Meeting in Chicago

This week, a/e ProNet will hold its annual fall meeting at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Lakefront in Chicago. a/e ProNet is a nationwide network of independent insurance brokers specializing in the professional liability needs of architects and engineers. Members from across the country will convene... - October 01, 2013 - a/e ProNet

New Diaphragm Gas Pump Features Unique Mounting Bracket and Very Low Power Consumption

Boxer Series S Diaphragm Pump “push/pull” mounting bracket allows tool-free pump removal/replacement. - September 30, 2013 - Clark Solutions

New Heavy Duty Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings for Railways, Garage Doors, Gates and Agricultural Equipment

Forged steel and stainless steel hinges from FDB Panel Fittings for use on railway rolling stock and trackside enclosures. They are also expected to be suitable for garage doors, gates and agricultural equipment. - September 29, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings

Grace Industries Announces Release of Confined Space Telemetry Safety Kit

Grace Industries Inc. is pleased to introduce the new Confined Space Telemetry Safety Kit providing real-time safety monitoring of workers in confined spaces using high performance emergency signaling in an affordable, simple to use and easy to learn package. - September 28, 2013 - Grace Industries, Inc.

Weidlinger Project Takes Top Honor at 2013 NCSEA National Conference

Weidlinger designed the unique twin-peaked dome for La Plata Stadium, which was named NCSEA Outstanding Project. - September 27, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

comCables Introduces New Cat 6A Solutions

Introducing the New comCables Cat 6A product line, which offers high-end performance. The new solution includes: Bulk Cable, Patch Cables, Keystone Jacks, Patch Panels and a Rapid Punch Tool (RPT™). - September 27, 2013 - comCables

SuperiorControls Presents New Conveyance Technology at AMS NA 2013

SuperiorControls presented information on an assembly line conveyance technology that is new to the U.S. - Battery-free AGVs using Inductive Power Transfer (IPT®). These intelligent, flexible assembly lines help companies to maximize capacity utilization while providing a cleaner, safer work environment. SuperiorControls has partnered with Conductix-Wampfler, the inventor of this technology, and is now the leading supplier of IPT® assembly lines in the U.S. - September 24, 2013 - SuperiorControls

New DVA Range of Vibration Damping Components from Elesa UK

Elesa's range of DVA range of damper and cushioning elements with steel and stainless steel base mounting are ideal for heavy equipment loads. - September 24, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Locks, Latches, Hinges – New Enclosure Solutions from Elesa UK

Elesa's new range of enclosure solutions for panel builders and specialist manufacturers includes locks, latches and hinges, and associated hardware. The range is ideal for door and inspection panel closure or similar structures. - September 24, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Dr. Pawel Woelke Attends Prestigious NAE Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

Eighty-one of the nation's brightest young engineers were chosen to attend this year’s National Academy of Engineering event. Woelke leads a Weidlinger team set to launch unprecedented fracture-quantification software. - September 21, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

Northwire’s Fierce Flex Extreme Heat TC-ER STOOW MTW Delivers Harmonized Standards

105°C custom wire and cable is your passport to Mexico, Canada and USA - September 21, 2013 - Northwire, Inc.

Pinnacle Ozone Releases the World’s Most Energy Efficient Ozone Generator Technology

Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC announces the release of its newest QuadBlock® Generation II (Gen II) ozone technology. The event marks the introduction of the world’s most advanced and reliable ozone generation system, offering customers substantially lower total energy costs, and lower... - September 20, 2013 - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC

The Skajaquoda Group Prepares to Expand with New Headquarters

The Skajaquoda Group recently moved their headquarters from Claymont, Delaware to a much larger building in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The new headquarters will house Skajaquoda and their research facility. The relocation to a larger building will be a valuable asset for growth in the market and the... - September 19, 2013 - Skajaquoda Group