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Justrite Safety Group Acquires Leading Manufacturer of Safety Identification Products, Accuform Manufacturing, Inc.

Justrite Safety Group has acquired Florida-based Accuform Manufacturing, Inc. (Accuform), the leading manufacturer of facility safety identification products including signs, tags, labels, lockout-tagout devices, 5S/lean products, and more. - April 04, 2019 - Justrite Manufacturing Company

Xometry Receives ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certifications

Leading on-demand manufacturing marketplace receives world’s most widely-recognized quality management designations. - April 04, 2019 - Xometry

XD Innovation Announces New 3DEXPERIENCE Packages for Small & Medium Aerospace Suppliers

On a mission to ensure aerospace suppliers of all sizes are prepared to compete at a new level for the next wave of aerospace programs, XD Innovation announces a new set of affordable cloud-ready packaged solutions for the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform. - April 03, 2019 - XD Innovation

PASCO® Garners FANUC Certified Service Provider Status

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

Flexiv Ushers in 3rd Gen Robot with Launch of Adaptive Robot

1. Product launch of world’s first adaptive robot at Hannover Messe 2019; 2. Broader set of applications - can be applied to different scenarios and industries, even in uncertain environments; 3. Bottom-up innovation and all-inclusive robot design for great adaptivity; 4. Proprietary force control and AI technology from top AI and robotics researchers - April 03, 2019 - Flexiv Ltd.

Profitability in Disruptive Times: Automotive Industry Focuses on Product Costs

This year the FACTON Executive Round Table will take place on August 6th as part of the “Power Lunch” at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar (CAR MBS) in Traverse City, MI. A panel of top experts will discuss the impact that disruptive technologies and new mobility concepts will have on product costs and profitability in the automotive industry and how best to respond to the transition. - April 03, 2019 - FACTON

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

Vesalio Reports Expansion of International Distributor Network and Stroke Congress Exhibition Presence

Vesalio announces it has executed multiple exclusive distribution agreements in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East and now has market coverage in 39 countries for the NeVa™ Neuro-thrombectomy System. Along with the increased market and registration activities, Vesalio is... - April 02, 2019 - Vesalio

Best Association Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 23rd Annual WebAward Competition

The Best Association Website of 2019 will be named as part of their 23rd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including association websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for association web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2019. - April 02, 2019 - Web Marketing Association

Price Edge Awarded Grant for Artificial Intelligence in Value Based Pricing by Sweden's Government Agency for Innovation

Vinnova awards Price Edge 1 Million SEK - to develop an artificial intelligence solution for value-based pricing, targeted at manufacturing companies. - April 02, 2019 - Price Edge

My Custom Tailor & Bespoke Custom Suits and Shirts for Men and Women Stands Apart in Their Commitment to Equality and Environmental Conservation

My Custom Tailor's mission is to provide a custom tailoring alternative to ill-fitting, off-the-rack clothing for men and women. Company Motto: Provide excellent quality, superior customer service, expert workmanship, and great value. - April 01, 2019 - My Custom Tailor

Xometry’s Senior Manager Ryan Kelly Speaking at Industry Week’s Manufacturing & Technology Event

Kelly will represent Xometry at Industry Week’s Manufacturing and Technology Expo on April 2. - March 30, 2019 - Xometry

Unique.Fashion Launches Today in Collaboration with OnPoint Manufacturing and the Fashion Institute of Technology's FIT/Infor DTech Lab

Unique.Fashion launches today in collaboration with OnPoint Manufacturing (OPM) and the Fashion Institute of Technology's FIT/Infor DTech Lab. This extraordinary partnership will lay the groundwork for FIT to launch its own branded lines of apparel and accessories. FIT will develop a brand and a... - March 28, 2019 - OnPoint Manufacturing

Lovery Now Offers Private Labeling Services on Special Products for Companies Seeking Personalized Spa Packages

Hotels, retreats, and any companies that require personalized spa packages can now contact Lovery for private labeling services on quality spa products. - March 28, 2019 - Lovery

Nicky Dare, MBA Will Speak at the 2019 Annual NIGP Forum, August 25-28 in Austin, Texas

The conference forum has over 70 workshop sessions with compelling content on Construction, Emergency Management/Disaster Planning, Cornerstones of Procurement, Case Studies and Technology. - March 28, 2019 - Nicky Dare

Dynamic Defense Technologies, LLC, Delivers New Mobile Ballistic Shields to Local Law Enforcement

Dynamic Defense Technologies, LLC (DDT) has delivered four of it’s new Rolling Rescue mobile ballistic shields to two local police departments. The Voorhees Police department and the Long Beach Township Police department each purchased two shields. Dynamic Defense Technologies, LLC (DDT)... - March 27, 2019 - Dynamic Defense Technologies, LLC

Latest Innovation in MRI Safety to Comply with The Joint Commission Requirements

Kopp Development Inc., the leading manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, FerrAlert™, is proud to announce the most comprehensive safety solution, FerrAlert™ Encompass. It is the only system that provides a photographic stream and does not require manual logging, allowing the technologists to perform uninterrupted patient care without wasting time with self-reporting. The data analysis software allows for effortless generation of reports for The Joint Commission inspections. - March 27, 2019 - Kopp Development Inc.

Jiangsu Honest Cable Co., Ltd. is on the Way to Becoming the Best Marine Cable Manufacturer in China

Honest Cable, a premier manufacturer of marine and shipboard cables, today unveiled its strategic plan for the year 2019. It is part of Honest Cable's effort to become the best marine cable manufacturer in China. - March 26, 2019 - Jiangsu Honest Cable Co., Ltd.

Houston, TX Based Cinch Kit, Expands Sales Team to Washington, DC to Support Customer Expansion

Cinch Kit is pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Creamer to their growing sales team. Dustin will service the VA, DC, MD and PA region for Cinch Kit, as their customer base continues to expand. - March 26, 2019 - Cinch Kit

Bolong Watches Inks Business Cooperation with DHL on Supply Chain Service

One of the top Chinese watch OEM, ODM manufacturers and suppliers, Bolong Watches signed cooperation contract with DHL to help their customers get faster and more cost effective shipping costs. - March 26, 2019 - Bolong International Supply Chain Group Co., Ltd.

SMC Exhibits at Automate 2019, April 8-11 in Chicago

Visit SMC Corporation of America’s booth at #8139 where they will exhibit end-of-arm tooling for robots supporting pick and place applications such as magnetic, electric and pneumatic grippers, vacuum technologies, electric and pneumatic actuators, as well as static control ionizers, and Category 3/4 Safety residual pressure relief valves. - March 25, 2019 - SMC Corporation of America

Airelle Skincare Announces Launch of New Expert Ambassador Program

Airelle Skincare, a leading manufacturer and distributor of natural and medical-grade anti-aging skincare products, announced the launch of its new Expert Ambassador Program in order to foster an environment of collaboration amongst medical professionals in the skincare industry. Commenting on the... - March 22, 2019 - Airelle Skin

Automation Devices, Inc. Springs Ahead by Reinvesting in the Business

Property Maintenance and Technology Upgrades in Full Swing - March 22, 2019 - Automation Devices, Inc.

JetPack Aviation’s Flying Motorcycle Delivers Personal Flight at 150mph

Designer Yacouba Galle Creates Clean, Elegant Speeder Aesthetic - March 21, 2019 - Jet Pack Aviation

Morningstar "Energy Storage Partner" Program Expands

Introduced in fall 2018, the program has doubled in size with more high-profile lithium battery manufacturers coming on-board. - March 21, 2019 - Morningstar Corporation

Hood Tech Upgrades Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES 2.0)

Originally sized with comfortable margin when handling a 25kg ScanEagle, Hood Tech has recently extended the capacity of its Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) to handle aircraft weighing up to 45kg. This capacity includes all existing ScanEagle/ScanEagle3 variants. Further, modification... - March 21, 2019 - Hood Tech Corp., Vision Inc.

GlacialLight Announces New Natural Sunlight of GL-DLC06-35-NL Series

GlacialLight, the LED lighting division of GlacialTech Inc., announces their natural sunlight models GL-DLC06-35-NL and GL-DLC06DA-35-NL. The new lighting fixtures use the SEOUL SunLike CoB to light up objects in their natural colors. The CRI is 97, as well as the CQS is up to 98. The color... - March 21, 2019 - GlacialTech Inc.

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

Best Small Business Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 23rd Annual WebAward Competition

The 23rd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development is now accepting entries. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including small business web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for small business websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2019. - March 20, 2019 - Web Marketing Association

The European Edition of the "Automotive Cost Engineering" Conference is Gearing Up for Its Second Event

Potsdam-based Enterprise Product Costing (EPC) software manufacturer FACTON is once again the main sponsor of the European “Automotive Cost Engineering” conference. The event will take place from May 21–22, 2019 at the Grand Hotel Westin in Frankfurt, Germany. FACTON is not only an exhibitor there, the company is also organizing the networking event. CEO Alexander M. Swoboda will be delivering a keynote speech on the topic of “AI in Product Cost Management.” - March 20, 2019 - FACTON

Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) Bubble Bags Protect Metal Parts from Rust and Shipping Damage

Flexible, adhesive-top bubble bags that protect metal parts from physical damage and corrosion are new from Daubert Cromwell, the global manufacturer of VCI packaging for industry. - March 20, 2019 - Daubert Cromwell

Monitoring and Diagnostic Solution Positioned for Continued Growth

New PlantESP Release Automates Integration with Market Leading Data Historian - March 20, 2019 - Control Station, Inc.

C.H.I. Overhead Doors Announces Acquisition of PerforMax Global™

C.H.I. Overhead Doors announced the agreement to purchase PerforMax Global™, a leading manufacturer of industrial high performance rubber and vinyl doors since 2008. - March 19, 2019 - C.H.I. Overhead Doors

Fitz Chem Awarded Distributor of the Year Award from Elementis PLC

Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group, a trusted North American specialty chemical distributor, has been awarded the Distributor of the Year award from Elementis, a global specialty chemicals company serving customers in North and South America, Europe and Asia in a wide range of markets and sectors. The award... - March 18, 2019 - Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group

SŌLACE Boats Announces the Introduction of Their 345 Center Console Boat

SŌLACE Boats announces today the launch of its first model in a new boat line which will include a variety of lengths. The SŌLACE line will not be limited to offshore. The 345, which is poised to revolutionize boat design is manufactured in Edgewater, Florida at a state of the art... - March 18, 2019 - SOLACE Boats, LLC

CoValence Laboratories Milestone: 30 Years of Formulating and Manufacturing Professional Skincare Products

CoValence®, a leading provider of custom cosmetic and OTC products and services, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary. For 30 years, CoValence has had the pleasure to partner with some of the most prominent and trusted brands in the industry. They are extremely proud of their shared... - March 18, 2019 - CoValence Laboratories

LeakTronics Introduces the Irrigation Leak Detection Kit

LeakTronics now offers a non-invasive leak detection kit for the Irrigation, Landscape and Property Maintenance professional. - March 17, 2019 - LeakTronics

ELESA Hygiene Levelling Feet Are Now EHEDG Certified

ELESA’s LM.F-HD-SST series of levelling feet in stainless steel with permanent floor mounting facility are now EHEDG certified (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group). This means that they offer significant advantages in improved hygiene and reduced cleaning time (and resources),... - March 15, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

PPC Flexible Packaging Announces Completion & Grand Opening of New Plant in Colombia for Its Horticulture Business

The new state-of-the-art structure will streamline all processes and increase its capacities. Visit www.gotemkin.com for more information. - March 14, 2019 - PPC Flexible Packaging

Custom Truck One Source Forms Strategic Partnership with EZ Trac

Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) has entered into a strategic partnership with EZ Trac. The partnership positions Custom Truck as an exclusive authorized dealer and installer in the United States. “Our partnership with EZ Trac allows us to offer our customers the very best options for... - March 14, 2019 - Custom Truck One Source

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.

LeadSmart Technologies Launches Innovative CRM/Marketing Automation/Channel Collaboration Suite

LeadSmart introduces game-changing SaaS Suite that brings CRM, Marketing Automation and Channel Collaboration into a single suite priced like comparable standalone CRM products. Built on the Force.com/Lightning Development Platform from Salesforce.com LeadSmart combines critical tools into a single platform to drive business outcomes quickly and easily. - March 13, 2019 - LeadSmart Technologies

Super Brush LLC Will Be Exhibiting at Pittcon 2019

Super Brush LLC will be traveling to Philadelphia to exhibit at this year’s Pittcon show. Pittcon is an annual conference and exposition on laboratory science featuring scientists from all around the world. With more than 2,000 technical sessions and a three-day exhibition, Pittcon makes it... - March 13, 2019 - Super Brush LLC

MITA Releases Servicing Standard for Medical Imaging Equipment

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the publication of NEMA/MITA 2 – Requirements for Servicing of Medical Imaging Equipment, a voluntary Standard outlining the minimum quality management system requirements for medical imaging device servicing. The Standard,... - March 08, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

Colter & Peterson’s CutterMart Offers Value, Service, Peace-of-Mind and More

Colter & Peterson’s President and CEO assures buyers that an auction website is no place to buy a heavy duty paper cutting system. That's why the creator of PaperCutters.com launched CutterMart, a safe place to buy used paper cutters and paper handling equipment that protects customer investments. - March 07, 2019 - Colter & Peterson

Tarasafe Offers High Performance FR Clothing Compliant to NFPA 70E

Tarasafe offers a wide and new range of FR Clothing compliant to latest norm NFPA 70E, standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace (https://www.tarasafe.com/nfpa-70e.html) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published the latest edition of the NFPA 70E Standard in 2015. NFPA 70E... - March 07, 2019 - Tarasafe

Green Rush Packaging Expands Operations Into the Canadian Cannabis Market

Green Rush Packaging expands operations into emerging Canadian cannabis market. - March 06, 2019 - Green Rush Packaging

MITA Statement on FDA Commissioner Gottlieb’s Departure

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) – the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators and developers – notes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s departure from the agency: “Dr. - March 06, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance