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Welding Guidebook Available at No Cost for a Limited Time
The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products are offering the guidebook, “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website at no cost, but only for a limited time. This guidebook was created to provide the Manufacturing Engineer a... - December 08, 2006 - Diamond Ground Products
New Study Results -- Eternal Lead Sheet: Lifecycle from Cradle to Cradle
Producers of building materials are struggling very hard to improve the lifetimes of their products. The lead sheet industry however is one step ahead. Working to the EN 12588 standard for lead sheet, members of the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) operate to manufacturing criteria,... - December 07, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Minco Launches Flex Circuits Design Guide - Fills Industry Need for Guidelines to Design Flexible Interconnects
Minco's newest edition of the Flex Circuits Design Guide provides the tips and design guidelines necessary for designing flexible circuits to optimally fit an application. - December 07, 2006 - Minco
Medical Device Package Testing Firm, DDL Inc, Named Top 50 Fastest Growing Company
More growth lies ahead for package testing laboratory, DDL Inc, with expansion to the East Coast. - December 06, 2006 - DDL Inc.
CRM Platform Quite Different for the Manufacturing Sector
Unique Manufacturing Platform Highlights: Enterprise Class Platform Encrypted Database Security Automated Processes One-to-Many Data Relationships Remote Synchronization Built-in Report Writer Multi-level Security Centralized File management Mail Merge with MS Office Web E-Mail... - December 06, 2006 - Commence
Coatings Manufacturer Taps DEACOM for ERP Solution
The Magni Group, an ISO 9000 certified manufacturer of protective coating systems for metal products, has chosen the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to standardize all business processes, including quality control, batch formulation, and... - December 06, 2006 - Deacom
Introducing the First and Only Read/Write RFID Tag That’s Safely Sterilizable by Gamma Radiation
AdvantaPure introduces GammaTag, the first and only read/write RFID tag that’s gamma radiation resistant. GammaTag is designed to provide reliable electronic identification of single-use/disposable components used in high-purity process industries, such as pharmaceutical, bioprocess/biomedical, food and beverage, and medical device. GammaTag simplifies the sterilization of process components because a complete system may be gamma irradiated as a unit. - December 02, 2006 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Video Demonstrating Key Advantages of Self-Extinguishing Fyrquel Hydraulic Fluid Now Available on Supresta Website
New online video now available at Supresta.com. - December 02, 2006 - Supresta
One-of-a-kind Manufacturer Nexgen Technologies Goes with Visibility ETO ERP
Nexgen Technologies is an emerging leader in the manufacture of unique capital equipment designed for the semiconductor industry. Based in Santa Clara, CA, Nexgen leverages outsourcing of major components allowing their organization to focus on engineering, product development and testing. As a... - December 01, 2006 - Visibility Corporation
Binder Releases New Product Catalog
Binder-USA is proud to announce the release of a new full-line product catalog. The new catalog simplifies product search by grouping like product families and related technical information. As an example, the M12 connector category now contains subcategories identifying insert coding (a-coding,... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Binder 423 Series Provides Robust Connections for Industrial Applications
Binder-USA is proud to present the 423 series industrial connector to the North American market. The robust design of the 423 series make it the ideal connector system for demanding industrial applications requiring a small circular DIN connector. The 423 series is intermateable with Binder’s... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Solenoid Valve Connectors Now Available with Metric Threads
Binder-USA is proud to announce to arrival of solenoid valve connectors with metric threads. The product line addition complies with the latest industry norm stating that new designs are to use only metric threaded connectors. Solenoid connectors are offered in three types/sizes – A, B... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Binder Introduces Field Attachable 7/8" Connectors
Binder-USA is proud to announce the release of their field wireable 820 series 7/8” threaded connectors. Field wireable connectors allow increased manufacturing flexibility and will mate with industry standard 7/8” threaded connectors. Binder’s 820 series 7/8” threaded... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Binder-USA 763 Series M12 Connectors with Soldercup Contacts
Binder-USA is proud to announce the arrival of M12 male and female receptacles with soldercup contacts. The new design utilizing soldercup contacts allows users to self-solder wires having a non-standard length or color to sockets. Binder’s standard pre-wired sockets are available with 200mm... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
Binder-USA Releases Series 870 7/8" Molded Cable Connectors
Binder-USA is proud to announce the addition of overmolded connectors to the 7/8” threaded connector line. The overmolded connectors are part of Binder’s 870 series and are fully intermateable with the 820 series. The new overmolded connector series is available with 3, 4 or 5... - December 01, 2006 - Binder-USA LP
“Together We Achieve” Catenate Sdn Bhd Outsource Strategy Website Goes Live from Malaysia
Catenate: The newly branded Total Outsource Service Provider announces the launch of its Outsource strategy website on Monday 16th October. www.catenate.com.my is not just a ‘shop window’ displaying Catenate’s capabilities, but a platform that highlights the potential problems... - November 30, 2006 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
IndustrialLeaders.com Launches Waste Handling Equipment Directory
New waste handling directory and buying guide helps industrial buyers locate manufacturers and suppliers of waste handling equipment, environmental products and related services worldwide. - November 30, 2006 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Hazmat Kit Rapidly Identifies Hazardous Chemicals Using Colorimetric Gas Detection Tubes
Sensidyne's Hazmat III Reponse kit is the ideal tool for quickly identifying hazardous substances from unknown airborne compounds. Using two special multi-layered qualitative detector tubes and a unique color-based ID chart, the Hazmat III Response system can identify about 70 hazardous organic and... - November 30, 2006 - Sensidyne, LP
New OSHA Standard for Exposure Hexavalent Chromium
OSHA recently announced a new standard for exposure to hexavalent chromium, published on February 28, 2006 and effective 90-days from publication. Sensidyne's Gilian Air Sampling Pumps are your best solution when sampling for Hexavalent Chromium. - November 30, 2006 - Sensidyne, LP
In Tech Magazine Profiles e-Kanban and Datacraft Solutions
Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) has experienced significant growth in the past twelve months by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The Datacraft Solutions'... - November 27, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Business Process Automation by Visibility Profiled in Industrial Market Trends
Manufacturing Journalist Thomas R. Cutler Profiled Business Process Automation by ETO (engineer to order) manufacturers in the current issue of Industrial Market Trends. The article can be read in its entirety at... - November 27, 2006 - Visibility Corporation
Accounting411 Profiles Digital Kanban by Datacraft Solutions
“The central hallmark of demand driven supply chain is a digital kanban system which achieves savings in several key areas,” according to Stephen Parker, CEO of North Carolina-based Datacraft Solutions. • It reduces the need to build inventory. All production is initiated based... - November 24, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Multi-Level Formula and Material Substitutions Distinguish Process Manufacturing ERP Leader BatchMaster
BatchMaster is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software product providing process manufacturers the ability to operate their businesses more effectively with less effort and at lower costs. Formulation and Lab BatchMaster provides comprehensive formulation management with version... - November 24, 2006 - BatchMaster, Inc.
Texas Cement Choose BatchMaster for Process Manufacturing ERP
BatchMaster Software, Inc. (www.batchmaster.com), a leading provider of ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions to mid-market process manufacturing companies, announced that Texas Cement Products, Inc. (www.texrite.com), a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer of setting and grouting materials for... - November 22, 2006 - BatchMaster, Inc.
Improved Barbed Fitting Design Results in a Better Fit and Reduced Leakage
A new style of barbed fittings eliminates mold parting lines and flashing and has a longer, more tapered lead barb for easier installation, a tighter fit, and reduced leakage. The fittings conform to USP Class VI, FDA, and RoHS standards and are ideal for single-use/disposable tubing assemblies. - November 21, 2006 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
DM Review Magazine Reviews QC Software Warehouse Control Systems
QC Software Warehouse Control Systems Profiled by Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler in DM Review - November 20, 2006 - Queen City Software, Inc.
Datacraft Solutions Enters Strategic Alliance with JCIT International
Datacraft Solutions is pleased to announce that a strategic alliance has been formed with JCIT International, the leader in Demand Flow Technology. According the Datacraft Solutions CEO, Stephen Parker, “JCIT is a world class organization assisting such industry giants like Jack Welch at GE,... - November 20, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Profiled Food ERP Leader BatchMaster
In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiles how Superior Quality Foods selected BatchMaster ERP. The article may be read in its entirety at: http://www.automationmedia.com/TRCutler.asp?ID=%2019. One of the common mistakes that small companies... - November 20, 2006 - BatchMaster, Inc.
Hi-Stat Lexington Division of Stoneridge Selects Datacraft Solutions
Craig Benson of Hi-Stat Lexington Division of Stoneridge, Inc. commented that, “The company has been on a lean journey for about the past two years. During that period of time inventory has been reduced significantly due to manual kanban system and the re-defining of acceptable inventory... - November 17, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Malaysia's Outsource Industry Given a Boost with the Launch of a Major Western Managed OEM Outsource Total Solution Provider
Catenate: Verb to connect in a series of ties or links; form into a chain (Oxford Dictionary). Aptly describes the business model of the newly re-branded company formerly known as PFC Industries Sdn Bhd. - November 16, 2006 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
New Plastic Injection Molding Products Directory
An online industrial supply marketplace, an international portal for engineers, launches a specialized directory of plastic, glass and rubber molding manufacturers. - November 16, 2006 - WIM
Project Sales Corp, Agents for Alloytic Co. Korea Introduce Alloytic's Titanium Carbide Guide Rollers to Steel Mills in India
Wire Rod Mills in India can now source cost-effective Titanium Carbide Guide Rollers directly from Alloytic Co. Ltd in Korea. Traditionally mill manufacturer's would supply these rolls as a part of their spare parts program. With Alloytic's India presence through an authorized agent, customers can... - November 16, 2006 - Project Sales Corp
New Range of Quarter Turn Fasteners & Locks from Hall-Fast
Hall-Fast have launched a new range of Quarter Turn Fasteners & Locks, these products will be offered along side their comprehensive range of specialist fasteners. Their standard range of Quarter Turn Fasteners includes 4 head styles, 3 finishes and 4 retainer clip designs in 3 standard... - November 16, 2006 - Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies
BlabberMouth PR to Represent NovaCentrix, a Nanotechnology Products Company
BlabberMouth PR to represent NovaCentrix, a leader in nanotechnology products with a focus on printable electronics, life sciences and energetics. BlabberMouth will support the company in its transition from a nanomaterials supplier to an organization that addresses the entire production process from powder to formulation to products and processing equipment. - November 15, 2006 - Blabbermouth PR
Packaging for the Environmentally Motivated Consumer Offers an Earth Friendly Replacement to Traditional Styrofoam Packing Peanuts
PaperNuts.com is pleased to announce the launch of its broad line of environmentally friendly packaging products featuring PaperNuts. PaperNuts products are perfect for use by shippers and packagers who are looking to reduce environmental pollution and take an earth friendly stance. “The... - November 15, 2006 - PaperNuts.com
ForeignTradeExchange.com Increases Offerings of Processing Equipment Manufacturers
An online global industrial supply marketplace introduces a new directory and buying guide featuring thousands of processing equipment manufacturers and suppliers in over 54 countries. - November 14, 2006 - ForeignTradeExchange.com
New Induction Heating System for Heat Staking Metal to Plastic
Induction Atmospheres has developed a new turnkey induction heating system for heat staking metal components to plastic assemblies. With a compact 3' x 3' footprint, the Model HS-2 is designed for open-air operation in a lean manufacturing environment. The HS-2 is equipped with an... - November 13, 2006 - GH Induction Atmospheres
Datacraft Solutions’ Demand Driven Supply Chain Network Profiled in Material Management & Distribution
Datacraft Solutions’ Demand Driven Supply Chain Network was profiled in the recent issue of Material Management & Distribution magazine; the article may be read in its entirety at http://www.mmd.rogers.dgtlpub.com/data/issuePDF/MMD/8500000541-MMD.pdf#page=59. Thomas R. Cutler,... - November 13, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
IndustrialLeaders.com Launches Directory of Enclosures
The online industrial buying guide, IndustrialLeaders.com, introduces a specialized buying guide and directory of enclosure manufacturers. - November 12, 2006 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Dynalab Offers Enhanced Network File Transferring for NX Wire Harness Testers
NX Wire Harness Testers and NX Server software harness the power of the network to enhance wire harness manufacturing operations. - November 10, 2006 - Dynalab Test Systems, Inc.
Ozgenc Makina, the Leading Machinery Manufacturer in PVC Windows Producing Machinery Field
Ozgenc Makina, the company specializing in the field of the equipment for manufacturing windows and doors from PVC and aluminium, is one of the leading manufacturers in the Turkish market. Using the newest technologies constantly improves and updates designs, according to market requirements. The... - November 10, 2006 - Ozgenc Makina PVC Windows Machinery
Leatt Corporation Appoints Distributor in Canada
Leatt Corporation (Pink Sheets: LEAT.PK), a Nevada, USA Corporation headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, and the developer of the Leatt-Brace™, a Neck Brace System designed to help prevent potentially devastating motor sport injuries to the cervical spine (neck), today announced that it... - November 10, 2006 - Leatt Corp
S.T.E.P. Formula Changes Industrial CRM Efficiency
The deployment of any CRM system takes proper planning. In order to assist customers during this process, Commence has developed S.T.E.P., (Strategic Targeted Execution Process). A proven methodology for the successful implementation of the Commence CRM solution. S.T.E.P is the result of more... - November 09, 2006 - Commence
FEECO International Receives Federal Award for Exporting Success
FEECO International Received Exporting Success Award on November 3, 2006. - November 09, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. President Joins International Facility Management Association
Vicky Hortman Named Charter Member of the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA - November 08, 2006 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Quickparts Ranked 334th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500
For the second consecutive year, Quickparts is named one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. - November 03, 2006 - Quickparts
Worldwide Industrial Launches Metals Directory and Marketplace
New metals directory and buying guide published to help industrial buyers locate manufacturers of steel products, alloys and other metals in the global marketplace. - November 02, 2006 - WIM
Chicago Academy HS Selects Sportexe to Install a Chicago First
Chicago Academy High School now has the honor to boast the first synthetic turf field for the Chicago Public School system. After an exhaustive interview process dissecting such topics as safety, athletic performance, innovative technology and durability; Sportexe was chosen to provide the... - November 01, 2006 - Sportexe
Sportexe’s® Synthetic Turf Receives the First FIFA 2-Star in North America
Sportexe has the first FIFA approved 2-star synthetic turf system in North America. - November 01, 2006 - Sportexe
BagButton LLC to Exhibit at the Worlds Largest Christmas Bazaar 06
BagButton LLC. www.bagbutton.com - The Global leader in economical space saving solutions will be exhibiting at The World’s largest Christmas Bazaar exhibition and show Nov 25th, through Dec 3rd, 2006 in Portland Oregon Expo Center. - November 01, 2006 - BagButton LLC.