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Cheshire-Based Playground Company Announces the Launch of Their New Website
It is far too frequently found that once a Company launches their website, it often remains the same and does not continue to evolve. The Playground Company Ltd has shown great initiative in the launch of their newly designed website. - October 29, 2016 - The Playground Company Ltd
MDT Software Announces New Release of AutoSave Change Management Software with Support for Windows 10 and Applications
MDT Software, a world leader in change management solutions for automated manufacturing assets, today announced the release of AutoSave version 6.02, the newest version of its software product. AutoSave version 6.02 represents significant technology improvements, applications to simplify product upgrades, and expanded Active Directory integration. MDT also announces support for the German language, enabling plant floor users to interact with the AutoSave software in German. - October 29, 2016 - AUVESY-MDT
Makers Nutrition Hires Pat Gillespie as New VP of Sales
Seasoned sales executive with high-level expertise helps expand Nutraceutical Company. - October 27, 2016 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
GreenWood, Inc. Reaches 4 Million Safe Hours at West Virginia Operations
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, recently celebrated 4 million safe hours at their West Virginia Operations (WVO) project based in South Charleston, West Virginia. This accomplishment was achieved after fourteen years of continuous... - October 27, 2016 - GreenWood Inc.
Ushio America Introduces the New U-LED™ Filament LED S14 Lamps
Ushio America introduces the new U-LED™ Filament LED S14 lamps. Ushio brings modern technology to classic design with these LED S14 filament lamps. These lamps provide the timeless look of an incandescent lamp with the energy efficiency of LED technology. U-LED filament LED lamps have no... - October 27, 2016 - Ushio America, Inc.
DEKOR Introduces Smart Automation with New WiFi Remote App & Controller
Control your DEKOR lighting from your Apple iPhone or iPad using the new DEKOR WiFi Remote App and WiFi Controller. - October 26, 2016 - DEKOR
HET Filter Expands Sales and Distribution to Puerto Rico
HET Filter is increasing its international sales activities, bringing on board Johnny Rullán & Co. as its new sales partner in Puerto Rico. It opens a strategic market, not only as a gateway to the USA, but home to many pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring high-quality filter solutions. - October 26, 2016 - HET Filter GmbH
Ronco Has Expanded Its Industrial Glove Line by Introducing SELA Impact Resistant Gloves.
Ronco, one of the leading PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) manufacturers has expanded its industrial glove line by introducing its newest glove – SELA Impact Resistant Gloves. Hand and finger injures are among the highest injuries reported in the workplace. Most workers that are injured... - October 26, 2016 - RONCO
Control Station Staff Recognized for Significant Contributions to Engineering Profession
Lindsey Fink Included in Control Engineering Magazine’s 2016 Class of Engineering Leaders Under 40 - October 26, 2016 - Control Station, Inc.
Molecular Glasses, Inc. Files Patents on Isomeric and Asymmetric Molecular Glass Mixtures for OLED and Other Organic Electronics and Photonics Applications
The filing converts prior provisional applications into a full PCT patent filing. The new patent filing covers a new method of preparing ISOmeric™ molecular glass mixture compositions. These novel molecular glass mixtures are also asymmetric. The components of isomeric molecular glass mixtures have similar vapor pressure and can be coated by the traditional thermal evaporation process without material fractionation. - October 25, 2016 - Molecular Glasses
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Distribution Deal with Technoconcrete, LLC
Rust Bullet, LLC today announced a distribution deal with Technoconcrete, LLC to market its multi-patented anti-corrosion and concrete protective products in Puerto Rico. - October 24, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Ushio America Introduces New Sai-300 LED Followspot
Ushio introduces a new short and medium throw followspot light to its Xebex brand. The Sai-300 LED followspot is portable in size and easy to use, making it an ideal lighting instrument for use in house of worship, school, ballroom, and multipurpose venues. In Japan, Sai means “beautifully... - October 22, 2016 - Ushio America, Inc.
Ushio America Introduces New 3,000 Hour HPL Super Life Halogen
The USHIO 3,000 hour HPL Super Life lamps will allow smaller theatre venues and architectural applications to benefit from the additional life hours with a marginal difference in performance. - October 22, 2016 - Ushio America, Inc.
UFOMiners Announces the Launch of Four Powerful Cryptocurrency Miners
One of the leading cryptocurrency mining hardware manufacturers, UFOMiners (www.UFOMiners.com) has introduced four powerful miners for Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining. The hardware - MesaMiner, NekrosMiner, OberonMiner and OberonMiner Prime are now available for ordering at a price range of $3200 and... - October 21, 2016 - UFOMiners LLC.
WeeTect Developed Unique Anti-Fog Photochromic Lens for High End Photochromic Sunglasses Market
WeeTect has developed anti-fog photochromic lens with anti-fog coating to serve the increasing high end photochromic sunglass market. The WeeTect Photochromic Lenses (WPL) feature a revolutionary technology with photochromic, anti-scratch and anti-fog ingredients. WPL possesses both optical class 1... - October 21, 2016 - WeeTect
Ampac Engineers Improved Anti-Fog Technology for Fresh Produce Packaging
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, and the world’s leader in creative flexible packaging solutions, has engineered an improved anti-fog technology for film used in fresh produce packaging. Ampac has been a long time supplier of surface printed anti-fog OPP film with controlled perforation for... - October 21, 2016 - ProAmpac
PandaGrip – an Innovative Universal Jar Lid Opener and Closer with a Self-Retractable Band
Biometrix Design Group is pleased to introduce PandaGrip, an innovative, universal jar lid opener (and closer) that allows people to effortlessly open and close lids of virtually any shape and size; from the tiny nail polish bottle, to the large, family-sized, jars. It is the only lid opener and closer in the market with a self-retractable band for ease of use and versatility. PandaGrip is great for everyone, especially those with arthritis. - October 21, 2016 - Biometrix Design Group
JetView™ Latex 15 Mil Backlit Polycarbonate
Stronger Backlit Film from Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc. - October 21, 2016 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
Express Logic’s ThreadX® RTOS Extends ARMv8-A 64-Bit Support to Include SMP
ThreadX SMP and ARM®v8-A architecture provide developers with a powerful solution that combines performance and ease-of-use. - October 20, 2016 - Express Logic
Parameter Introduces Draft-Free Tobacco Testing Chamber
Complete room and conditioner reduces drafts for smoking machine operations - October 20, 2016 - Parameter Generation & Control
Rapid Machining Launches New Service
Lathe part lead-times reduced to 5 day standard ship! - October 20, 2016 - RAPID
CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on PLM Standards
Educational webinar will share CIMdata’s findings from recent research on over 230 PLM-related standards. - October 19, 2016 - CIMdata
CIMdata’s Vice President, to be Featured in Upcoming Webinar on Product Cost Management
Webinar will focus on several use cases and the functionality to consider when implementing a product cost management initiative. - October 18, 2016 - CIMdata
Announcing Acquisition of Continental Products Company
KEENE Building Products and Dependable would like to announce the addition to the portfolio of companies owned by KEENE Family Holdings. The Continental Products Company, a manufacturing firm with branded products in the Greenhouse and Log Cabin industry and a strong presence in specialty... - October 17, 2016 - Keene Building Products
The Global Timber Price Index GSPI Was Up 4.2% in the 2Q/16 After Having Fallen to the Lowest Level Since 2009 in Early 2016
Higher sawlog prices in Russia, Brazil, Germany and British Columbia in the 2Q/16 contributed to the first increase of the GSPI sawlog price index in over two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. An increase in lumber demand and slightly higher log trade than last year have put upward price pressure on softwood sawlogs in most major markets of the world this year. - October 16, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Employers of Silent Guardians Are Recognised
Detectamet Guardian awards encourage food makers to reduce plastic in food. The Silver, Gold or Platinum awards reflect their of use detectable plastics. - October 15, 2016 - Detectamet
Admiral Consulting Group Boosts SmartList with Added ActiveConnect Functionality
ActiveConnect gives Microsoft Dynamics GP a fast, easy way to run custom SmartLists. - October 14, 2016 - Admiral Consulting Group
Instant Batch Quoting for Multiple Part RFQs
RAPID adds speed to multiple part quoting within myRAPID. - October 13, 2016 - RAPID
Dr. Dean Bartles, Senior Technology Advisor, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, to Keynote at CIMdata’s PLM Road Map™ for the Global Automotive Industry
Presentation will detail recent developments associated with the Robots in Manufacturing Environments Innovation Institute. - October 13, 2016 - CIMdata
LED Pilot Truck Sign - A Brand New Wireless Interactive Digital Pilot Truck Sign
Verbalized Signs, an Edmonton based technology firm, has integrated a brand new wireless interactive digital pilot truck sign. Users can easily update and control the sign functionalities like strobes, actuators and bus lights all from the unique Verbalized app. The preset messages to display the... - October 11, 2016 - Verbalized Limited
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Josh Kent Headlines National Shopify Summit
Josh Kent, the CEO & owner of the world’s largest custom t-shirt company, SunFrog, will deliver keynote at E-Com Pro Academy Shopify Summit in San Diego, October 12-14. - October 10, 2016 - SunFrogShirts.com
Alandale Knitting Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Change
The circular knit manufacturer remains among the fastest, most efficient and flexible commission knitters in the United States by embracing the need for flexible production equipment and methods, producing difficult constructions at high quality, and innovating with technologies and processes. - October 10, 2016 - Coville Inc.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Touts Small Business at Bentley World-Packaging Visit
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker touted the power of small businesses during a visit to Bentley World-Packaging on October 6 as part of a bus tour in support of the Job Creators Network Bring Small Businesses Back (BSBB) campaign. “Small business is leading the way,” Walker said in a speech... - October 08, 2016 - Bentley World-Packaging
All-Pro Fasteners, Inc./ All-Pro Threaded Products Inc. Receive API Q1 Certification and 20E & 20F Monogram Licensing
All-Pro Threaded Products, an All-Pro Fasteners company has reached another milestone in its ongoing commitment to excellence. The All-Pro Companies recognizes that the API Q1 is the international standard to which all petroleum related companies will be expected to meet in the 21st century;... - October 07, 2016 - All-Pro Fasteners, Inc.
Ampac’s MRE Pouch Innovation Serves NASA International Space Station
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, the world’s leader in creative packaging solutions, announces an improved MRE pouch innovation for the International Space Station. Ampac has been a producer of MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) retort pouches for the US military for many years. Because of the quality... - October 07, 2016 - ProAmpac
Autodesk and KETIV Host "What's Next in Manufacturing" Forum
Autodesk and KETIV are partnering up to host an event in Orange County, CA focused on The Future of Making Things and adopting latest trends in manufacturing. - October 07, 2016 - KETIV Technologies
Invisco Announces High Performance Rooftop Whole House Fan
At 4,730 CFM and 370 watts, this whole house fan breaks all records. It is made possible by using the new Invisco Tornado rooftop turbine ventilator - a new version of the proven CSR Edmonds Hurricane. - October 07, 2016 - Invisco
Ushio America Introduces the New Uphoria™ 3 LED PAR Lamps in PAR20, PAR30, PAR30LN and PAR38 Models with 90+ CRI
Ushio America introduces the new Uphoria™ 3 LED PAR lamps in PAR20, PAR30, PAR30LN and PAR38 models with a very high color rendering (90+). These LED PAR lamps combine the classic styling of traditional PAR lamps with the advanced technology of LEDs and custom designed optics. This provides a... - October 07, 2016 - Ushio America, Inc.
Badger Truck Equipment Moves Forward
Badger Truck Equipment Expands in a New Direction - October 06, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
LDRA and Konatus Partner with Embraer to Accelerate Launch of New E2 Jet Aircraft Family
Flight Control System Assessment and System Verification Technology Slashed Safety Test Schedule While Ensuring Flight Readiness - October 06, 2016 - LDRA Software Technology
Ronco Expands Its Line of Nitrile Disposable Gloves by Introducing the NEW CARE™ NITRILE BLACK Gloves
CARE™ NITRILE BLACK - a 3 mil powder free, black, nitrile disposable glove - is a perfect addition to Ronco’s CARE Line. - October 05, 2016 - RONCO
Nominations for the K9 Awards to Recognize the Best Dog Foods and Treats Now Open
Call for nominations for the K9 Awards, created to help consumers discover the best dog foods and dog treats on the market today, is now open. Nominations are open to dog food and dog treat manufacturers that sell their products in North America. - October 04, 2016 - K9 Awards
"Smart Sun Visor" Invention for the Self-Driving Vehicles
Smart Sun Visor invention is mainly targeted to be used in Autonomous Self-driving vehicles. The smart sun visor invention is a game changer and will transform the currently outdated sun visor into a multi-functional super-duper sun visor of the 21st century. The "Smart Sun Visor" in vehicles will have a touch screen device mounted/embedded on sun visor and will have the ability to display different camera views such as "See me" or Selfie view, "Polarized Front View," "Rear Passengers" view, etc - October 04, 2016 - Be Topnotch, LLC
Kiel Arto Brings High Quality and Artistically Unique Tables to ICFF Miami
European table manufacturer Kiel Arto Design is coming to ICFF Miami, 2016. Kiel Arto Design’s Kristaps Gulbis, an internationally recognized artist, creates art as tables that are functional, durable and truly unique. Kiel Arto uses socially responsible materials and processes to create... - October 04, 2016 - Kiel Arto Design
Shopfloor Bolsters Sales and Customer Support Throughout the Americas
The leader in advanced data collection and real-time production control solutions is leveraging the fashion industry and sewn products manufacturing experience of agents based in Colombia and Honduras to accelerate sales and enhance client services in North, Central and South America. - October 04, 2016 - Shopfloor Support LLC
Spend Management Experts Revolutionize Spend Analysis with New Tool
Procurement consultancy, Source One Management Services, challenges the traditional approaches to spend analysis software with the launch of a tool Spend Analysis as a Service web tool: SpendConsultant.com. - October 04, 2016 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Eskom Partners with CT Lab to Increase Quality of Electricity Supply
CT Lab, the global leader in power quality management, today concluded an agreement with Eskom Holdings in South Africa to supply power quality instruments and management services to all nine provinces in South Africa. The demand for heightened reliability by modern mission-critical applications... - October 01, 2016 - CT Lab
LGI Lighting Technology is Proud to Release the All New Easy to Install MagnaLED Do It Yourself Retrofit Kit
The MagnaLED retrofit Kit is an easy to install DYI retrofit kit that converts any fluorescent fixture into an LED fixture. - September 29, 2016 - LGI Technology
THINKSOUND™ Releases Three New Headphone Models
THINKSOUND™ announces the release of three new headphones, the ms02, On2 and rain3. - September 29, 2016 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound