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OSEI Says "Shame on the EPA Their 'Science' Endorses Toxic Oil Spill Response"; CEO Will Discuss Non Toxic Solution to Oil Spills Globally on CNBC January 16-17th 2013
This series on CNBC Features Non-Toxic Oil Spill Cleanup Method OSE II, an alternative to the EPA's current response. OSEI CEO Steven Pedigo says "The US EPA has forced toxic antiquated spill response on the US environment for 23 years." Oil Spill Eater II is the safe non toxic oil spill clean up product that can remove 100% of a spill by converting it to a safe end point of CO2 and water, which other countries are utilizing to protect their environments. - January 16, 2013 - OSEI Corporation
UTRS Announces New Branding and Website for RKR Hess Associates Division
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced the release of new branding and a website for the RKR Hess Associates division it acquired in September 2012. UTRS Chief Operating Officer (COO)... - January 08, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
McKim & Creed Acquires Nationally Recognized Engineering Firm
McKim & Creed, Inc., one of the largest engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firms headquartered in the Southeast, announced today that it has purchased the assets of United Engineering Group, Inc. (UEG). UEG provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design... - January 04, 2013 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
LSS Life Safety Services Hires Full Time Controller
LSS Life Safety Services names Controller. - January 02, 2013 - Life Safety Services
BLDC Drives & Motors Shipped in 1 week
The BD5 is a brushless DC Motor Drive System that is based on advanced control technology featuring excellent performance and ease of use. Three performance matched 42mm brushless DC motors are available: Maximum speed is 4500 rpm. Max continuous torque is 0.225 N-m (32 ounce-inches). Complete Systems ship < 1 week. - December 31, 2012 - Servo2Go.com Ltd.
New Jersey Fire Chief Endorses Rescue Cablelight by Lumiflex
The Rescue Cablelight is manufactured exclusively by Northwire – NWI Lab360, this severe duty search and rescue apparatus meets demands for durability, flexibility, heat and water resistance and more. - December 30, 2012 - Northwire, Inc.
Weighing Equipment and Calibration Company Offers Exclusive “Qualibration” Services
QualCal Scales and Metrology offers exclusive “qualibration” services, the ultimate solution when it comes to meeting your scale and metrology needs. - December 23, 2012 - QualCal Scales and Metrology
LSS Life Safety Services Names Marketing Coordinator
LSS Life Safety Services hires full time marketing coordinator. - December 22, 2012 - Life Safety Services
Barbachano International Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Barbachano International Celebrates 20 Years as an Executive Search market leader in the Americas - Mexico, South America, Canada and the U.S. - December 21, 2012 - Barbachano International, Inc.
OSI Optoelectronics Offers Engineering, Prototyping and Contract Manufacturing Services
OSI OptoElectronics (www.osioptoelectronics.com), an OSI Systems Company, global suppliers of high performing standard and OEM photodiodes, high power light sources, optoelectronic components, and value-added assemblies, announces expanded contract manufacturing capabilities. OSI offers vertical... - December 21, 2012 - OSI Optoelectronics
New Hardware Accessories for Aluminium Profiles from FDB Panel Fittings
The new FDB range of hardware accessories for aluminium profiles includes slam latches, lift-off hinges, adjustable hinges, D-SNAP technology joiners, bridge handles, and flush mount quarter-turn locks. - December 20, 2012 - FDB Panel Fittings
GMG Completed ISO 17025 Training for Calibration Laboratory in Qatar
Global Manager Group has successfully completed ISO/IEC 17025 Training on instrument calibration in ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory in India. This training was given for the establishment of a calibration laboratory for Doha Technical Laboratory in Qatar. Three technical persons from DTL came to India to learn the calibration process for various mechanical, electro-technical and thermal instruments. - December 20, 2012 - Global Manager Group
Non-DEHP Nylobrade(R) PVC Hose, with NSF-51 and NSF-61 Certification, Available from NewAge(R) Industries
Nylobrade braid-reinforced PVC hose, the product that launched NewAge Industries’ tubing and hose business 58 years ago, is manufactured from a PVC compound that is free of DEHP and other carcinogenic plasticizers. This is an important feature for those involved with food and medical related applications, especially when California Proposition 65 regulations must be followed. Nylobrade also holds certification from the National Sanitation Foundation for NSF-51 and NSF-61. - December 13, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
A. Paul Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
A. Paul Williams of Austin, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of electrical engineering consulting. About A. Paul Williams Mr. Williams has over 26 years experience in the electrical... - December 07, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Northwire-NWI Lab360 Unveils 2013 Catalog with Premiere Access to Product and Service Information
Pioneering NWI infographics integrate technical specifications into user-friendly content. - December 07, 2012 - Northwire, Inc.
SMC Corporation of America Issues Licenses to Chill
Cool your concerns over industrial chiller applications with SMC’s HRS Chiller Evaluation Program - December 05, 2012 - SMC Corporation of America
New from FDB Panel Fittings – "Invisible" Hinges for Prestige and Office Doors
“Invisible” hinges from FDB Panel Fittings allow a door to be opened a full 180° whilst remaining very strong and unseen when closed. The larger version is suitable for substantial entrance doors with a smaller version available for interior doors. - December 02, 2012 - FDB Panel Fittings
Nu Flow Receives Hygienic Quality Mark for 7000 Epoxy
Nu Flow received the Hygienic Quality Mark for the compliance with the DM 174/2004 for Nu Flow's 7000 epoxy to be used in potable water pipes. - November 30, 2012 - Nu Flow
SEPI Engineering & Construction Sponsors Triangle Expressway Trot III
Local Engineering Firm to Participate in Local 5k and Family Fun Ride on Dec. 2. - November 29, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track Open in SuperiorControls Plymouth, MI Manufacturing Center
SuperiorControls, an advanced engineering company headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, announces its first ever Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track. Through the use of in-floor high frequency wireless power transmission and communication, Automatically Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow an asynchronous path that can be easily changed. This technology, which provides unprecedented flexibility in assembly line design, can be reviewed at Superior's Michigan Manufacturing Center. - November 28, 2012 - SuperiorControls
SunMan Engineering, Inc. is Awarded GSA Contract to Provide System Design, Engineering and Integration Services
SunMan Engineering, Inc., a leading provider of Electronic Engineering Services has been awarded a 5-year contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) for System Design, Engineering and Integration services. The GSA has prequalified SunMan Engineering to make it easier for Federal... - November 28, 2012 - SunMan Engineering, Inc.
Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre of Ploiesti, Romania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of engineering. About Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre Dr. Petre has over 29 years experience in the field of... - November 20, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
WK Dickson’s Innovative Runway Rehabilitation Project Wins Engineering Excellence Award
Thanks to an innovative rehabilitation and reuse engineering approach for the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport runway, the airport is enjoying an increase in air traffic, retention of existing businesses and military aircraft airport use, and the addition of new business and outside investment from the rehabilitation of what was once categorized as the worst runway in the State of North Carolina. The unique engineering solution enabled the project to be completed for less than 25% of the original cost. - November 17, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
WK Dickson’s Innovative Solution to Destructive Flood Events Wins Engineering Excellence Award
WK Dickson has proven its leadership in engineering design and construction services, with not only producing an innovative solution, but also proposing added value benefits to the client and community with its Newland By-Pass Channel Flood Mitigation Project. The final project is an overwhelming success by many measures. In fact, the new by-pass channel has already been activated by two large flood events with no flood water leaving the channel banks in the downtown district. - November 17, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Sonardyne Debuts Leak Detection at OSEA 2012
At OSEA 2012, Sonardyne Asia Pte Ltd. will be presenting a new automatic leak detection sonar to the Asian Offshore industry. - November 17, 2012 - Sonardyne
New Instrument Tests and Measures Thermal and Hydraulic Performance of Cold Plates
To characterize cold plates for use in electronic devices, the new iFLOW-200™ from Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., tests and measures the coolant’s temperature at inlet and outlet, fluid flow rate and pressure drop, and surface temperature. - November 17, 2012 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Northwire Lab360’s Newly Diversified Resilience™ Cable Products Provide Cost and Time Savings for Harsh-Duty Flexible Motor Supply, Variable Frequency Drive Applications
Proprietary tooling and assembly-friendly cable construction create quick and easy interconnects for custom, cold temperature, high flex cable applications and beyond. - November 16, 2012 - Northwire, Inc.
Galil’s New RIO-47142 Pocket PLC with Two Ethernet Ports
Galil Motion Control, an industry leader in motion control technology, is announcing the latest product in their RIO Pocket PLC Series. The new RIO-47142 includes an internal switch with two Ethernet ports for daisy-chaining multiple RIO units. This allows management of an unlimited number of... - November 12, 2012 - Servo2Go.com Ltd.
New Vulcanised Rubber Wheeled Castors from Elesa
Elesa’s new RE-E2 industrial castor is a high performing light duty castor with soft wheels suited to most flooring types, including tiles, asphalt, cement-resin, expanded metal and even unpaved floor areas. - November 11, 2012 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Allied Industrial Marketing Now Offers FRAKO LKT Series Capacitors
German made Frako LTK Series Capacitors are now available in North America by their newly authorized technical sales office, Allied Industrial Marketing. - November 10, 2012 - Allied Industrial Marketing, Inc.
Professional Sound Services Opens New Location in New Orleans, LA
Professional Sound Services (www.pro-sound.com), one of the nation's most respected dealers of professional audio equipment providing sales, service and rental to professional sound mixers, announces the Grand Opening of a new office in New Orleans, LA on November 12, 2012. The New Orleans, LA... - November 06, 2012 - Professional Sound Services
International Conference and Expo on Materials Science & Engineering
International Conference and Expo on Materials Science & Engineering (Materials Science-2012), a leading event was organized by OMICS Group, at DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-North Shore, USA on October 22-24, 2012. This annual conclave comprised of 10 tracks and 48 sessions which started with a grandiose inaugural ceremony by Alex V Vasenkov, CFD Research Corporation Wynn Drive, USA. - November 03, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Delivers World Class High Throughput Device to Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
New Patent-Pending Gas Sorption Machine Enables Rapid Material Screening and First-Ever Mixed Gas Capabilities - November 01, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
DIY Network’s I Hate My Kitchen Debuts Northwire’s Architectural Lighting Cable
Contemporary kitchen makeover features uniquely designed light fixture and Lucent stainless custom cable. - October 28, 2012 - Northwire, Inc.
Application Story - FDB Hinges – On the Waterfront in Cape Town
FDB Panel Fittings supplied compact concealed hinges for public information kiosks installed during the re-development of a run-down waterfront area in Cape Town, South Africa. - October 28, 2012 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Levelling Feet with Ground Fixing from ELESA
Elesa’s new levelling feet with ground fixing stop them from “walking” with the movement of the equipment or machine, maintaining alignment in production or transfer lines. - October 27, 2012 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
NewAge(R) Industries Welcomes New Director of Manufacturing and National Sales Manager; Employees Offer Decades of Experience
NewAge Industries announces the appointments of Robert Volk as Director of Manufacturing and Stephen Kuhns as National Sales Manager. Both bring years of experience to the plastic tubing manufacturer. Volk, a mechanical engineer, is responsible for process development and improvement, new product manufacturing, and team leadership. Kuhns, who was previously employed by NewAge for 12 years, is working to increase industrial sales and strengthen the company’s distribution network. - October 26, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Nirvana Releases Next Version of Its 2-D Nesting and Optimization Solution
Nirvana proudly announces the release of the next version of its flagship product – PLUS 2D Nesting and Optimization software - version 9.xx. PLUS 2D is a state of the art nesting software for generating optimized layouts and reducing scrap generated by 2 dimensional rectangular and... - October 20, 2012 - Nirvana Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Nirvana Announces Enhancements to Plus 1D Bar Nesting Software
The next version of PLUS 1D – version 8.xx from Nirvana Technologies was released today with major enhancements. This includes optional KISS file interface, revamped inventory database and optional "Maximum 3 open pallets" feature. - October 20, 2012 - Nirvana Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
FastFig.com Launches: a Cloud-Based Tool for Solving Complex Equations
Fig Labs, Inc. launched their new product FastFig, a cloud-based tool for solving complex equations. This tool is designed for students and professionals alike, with the goal of making difficult math easier. - October 19, 2012 - FastFig
Alpha Orthopaedics’ AT3™ System Receives CE Mark Certification, Further Prepares Alpha Orthopaedics to Enter World-Wide Markets
Alpha Orthopaedics’ innovative AT3™ System featuring RelēF Technology has received CE Mark. The FDA had previously cleared the AT3 System for commercial distribution in the U.S. RelēF Technology is used for the relief of pain associated with conditions such as tendinosis and fasciosis. This CE mark completes company’s preparation for global market launch, which included a successful completion of its pivotal trial and a side-by-side evaluation showing superiority over PRP. - October 17, 2012 - Alpha Orthopaedics, Inc.
SEPI Engineering & Construction Named to Zweig Letter 2012 Hot Firm List
Local Firm Among Fastest-Growing Businesses in the Engineering Industry. - October 17, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
ELESA’S New Detent Position Hinges Know Their Place
The CFV glass reinforced polyamide detent hinge from Elesa UK will click and hold in any of four positions allowing unimpeded access to equipment. - October 17, 2012 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New D-SNAP Technical Guide Book from FDB Panel Fittings
The new D-SNAP technology handbook available from FDB Panel Fittings illustrates how this innovative fixing and assembly system for the sheet metal and panel building industries can save time and money without using tools for construction of enclosures and mounting of hardware such as handles,... - October 14, 2012 - FDB Panel Fittings
SEPI Engineering & Construction Named to 2012 Inc. 5000 List
Local Firm Receives National Recognition as Leader in Engineering Industry. - October 12, 2012 - SEPI Engineering Group
Technip Saves Time with Sonardyne in the West Delta Deep Marine
Leading project management, engineering and construction company Technip has completed 21 jumper metrology operations using Lodestar GyroCompatts from Sonardyne International Ltd. Using the latest Wideband Long BaseLine (LBL) acoustic positioning hardware by optimising its technique, Technip was... - October 12, 2012 - Sonardyne
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. is Exhibiting at Broadcast India Show 2012 Bombay Exhibition Centre - Goregaon - Mumbai - India
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is exhibiting at the Broadcast India Show 2012 that takes place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre Goragaon from October 10th to October 12th 2012. UBS will be exhibiting with their partner, Capitel Wireless,... - October 06, 2012 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
UTRS Announces Acquisition of RKR Hess Associates
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering services and information technology, today announced the acquisition of RKR Hess Associates (RKR), a civil and environmental engineering firm located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - October 03, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
New Elesa Indexing Plungers with Clamp Plus Added Safety Function
Elesa’s new GN7336.7 indexing plunger with clamp knob and its sister GN7336.8 with clamping knob for simultaneously positioning, locking and making secure elements whose position needs to be changed. - October 03, 2012 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Engineer's Fitness Study Finds Bicycles Build 5 Times More Muscle Than Running
A new type of "boneless" physical exercise, from the engineer behind Body Oars, and bodybuildinginWater.com, uses engineering sciences to deliver far more motion resistance against only muscle contractions, without driving it through joints. His measuring methods show how a bicycle also provides about 5 times more muscle exercise than running, for the same amount of cardio effort. - October 01, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company