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Powr-Flite Introduces New “Green” Technology to Care for Concrete
New Diamabrush Technology requries no harsh chemicals to clean and polish concrete floors making floor care healthier for the user and the environment. - July 21, 2009 - PowrFlite
Hope Tech Global Offers China Quality Control Services for Only $599
Addressing one of the foremost challenges for businesses that manufacture in China, Hope Tech Global’s local South African management team visits factories for anyone wishing to proactively alleviate potential quality issues. - July 19, 2009 - Hope Tech Global
Binder-USA Offers M12 Panel-Mounted Receptacles with Plastic Housing
Binder-USA is pleased to announce new female panel-mounted receptacles with plastic housing as part of the M12 Series 713 automation product line. The plastic housing offers a cost effective alternative to expensive stainless steel housings commonly used in corrosive environments. The new... - July 19, 2009 - Binder-USA LP
Boyd Lighting's First LED Fixture - La Reina Pendants by Federico Otero
Winner of the IIDA/HD Expo 2009 Individual Lighting Fixture Award. Winner of the Best of NeoCon 2009 Silver Award. Boyd Lighting proudly announces the release of their first LED lighting fixture, La Reina Pendants. Boyd's proprietary LED light package provides high efficiency (42 lumens per... - July 18, 2009 - Boyd Lighting
Intertek Announces New White Paper: Eco-Design Directive (EuP): Analysis of the Implementing Measures - Non-Directional Household Lamps and Street & Office Lighting
New publication outlines requirements of the EuP Lighting Implementing Measures (IMs), including products affected and deadlines for implementation - July 18, 2009 - Intertek
Vintage-Style Acorn Induction Walkway Light Fixture from EverLast®
Illuminate Walkways and Public Areas with Classic Early Americana Elegance - July 18, 2009 - EverLast Lighting
GlacialLight Launches Green Power 7W LED Spotlight
GL-Spotlight (7W) LED spotlight replaces equivalent 75W Mercury spotlights. Power savings of 87% makes the GlacialLight LED globes and spotlights the ultimate choice. - July 17, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
Liquid-Filled LED Bulbs Finally Make “Green” Lighting Cool
Eternaleds, Inc., announces the debut of their HydraLux-4 LED light bulb, the world’s first of its kind that uses liquid-cooling technology to look and function exactly like a regular light bulb. - July 16, 2009 - Eternaleds Inc.
Feng Shui Lighting, Inc. (FSL) Has Launched a New Line of Decorative Lighting Called Flora and Fauna
Feng Shui Lighting Inc. produces decorative lighting inspired by nature and influenced by the principals of Feng Shui. Current projects include hospitality, healthcare and residential applications. Flora and Fauna Collection is the newest addition to the lighting collections offered by FSL. - July 16, 2009 - Feng Shui Lighting, Inc.
Candela Controls Completes House Light Control System Upgrade for Orlando Mega Church
How one 5000 seat mega-church managed to save substantially by upgrading lighting control, rather than replacing it; with the help of Candela Controls. - July 16, 2009 - Candela Controls Inc
Cygnett Announces GrooveTransmit - New Auto-Tune FM Transmitter for iPod & iPhone
Cygnett raises the bar in personal listening technology with the GrooveTransmit portable FM transmitter. Play the music & audiobooks you love via any FM stereo. Perfect for the car and boasting one-touch auto-tuning and a sturdy gooseneck cradle, no drive will ever be dull. - July 16, 2009 - Cygnett
AMCI's Compact, Powerful Stepper Drive Beats Expectations
AMCI introduces a space saving, powerful, 170V bus, 4.0 Amp microstepping driver. Standard features include switch selectable microstep resolutions, automatic idle current reduction, anti-resonance, short circuit protection, and overtemperature circuitry. No additional power supply is required,... - July 15, 2009 - AMCI
T2000 Uninterruptible Power Supplies New Distribution Pan European Partner
Power Continuity Systems has today become the new Pan European Partner for T2000 Uninterruptible Power Supplies supplying all parts, service, maintenance and warranty support. - July 14, 2009 - PowerContinuity Systems
X5 Series Uninterruptible Power Supplies - PowerContinuity Appointed Pan European Distributor
Power Continuity Systems has today become the new Pan European Partner for X5 Series Uninterruptible Power Supplies supplying all parts, service, maintenance and warranty support. - July 14, 2009 - PowerContinuity Systems
System Sensor i³ Smoke Detectors Receive ETL Listing
Intertek’s ETL Listed Mark Provides Manufacturers Greater Service, Flexibility and Cost-Efficiency. - July 11, 2009 - Intertek
Thermo Heating Elements Introduces Kapton Heating Element
Thermo Heating Elements, a U.S. manufacturer, announces it’s new Kapton (polyimide) heating elements. These lightweight, flexible elements can reach a continuous operating temperature of 400F. Supplementing Thermo’s already successful line of polymer thick film heating elements,... - July 11, 2009 - Thermo Heating Elements-llc
New PEPI® Thermal Protectors Combine High Value with Small Size
Portage Electric Products, Inc., manufacturer of a diverse line of PEPI® ultra-small thermal controls, has introduced a new series of small footprint / high value snap action thermal protectors. The Model 11MP Series thermal protector offers the versatility PEPI® customers have become... - July 10, 2009 - Portage Electric
HD Models Taking Over Personal Video Recorder Market
The personal video recorder (PVR) market is continuing to grow, fueled by high-definition models (HD), according to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. - July 05, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Digital Photo Frame Market Will Get Connected
The market for digital photo frames has taken-off, particularly since prices dropped to affordable levels in the first half of 2009, according to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. - July 04, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Stainless Steel Resolvers Designed for Extreme Duty and Food Grade Applications
AMCI has developed a family of heavy duty, IP67 rated stainless steel resolver transducers. Options include 304 stainless steel, 5/8” shaft, and hi-temp rating. Designed for harsh environments such as food processing, wash downs, and steel mills. - July 04, 2009 - AMCI
Candela Controls; the Art of Lighting Control Meets the Art of Light at the James Turrell Museum
In a location, not typically thought of for a world class museum, the work of James Turrell, Donald Hess and Candela Controls Inc., come together to create a one-of-a-kind visual exhibition know as The James Turrell Museum on the Bodega and Estancia Colomé. - July 03, 2009 - Candela Controls Inc
Intertek Assists Medical Device Manufacturers to Meet EU Regulation Changes
With less than 9 months to go before regulatory changes take effect, faster Notified Body reviews reduce the risk of lost sales - July 02, 2009 - Intertek
E-Switch Announces New Illuminated Tactile Switch
E-Switch’s Latest Tact Switch is Illuminated with Many Cap Options - July 02, 2009 - E-Switch, Inc.
EverLast® Introduces the Only Type III Induction Cobra Head Fixture
First installment in the EverLast® Smart Light Series locally manufactured in former car country. - July 02, 2009 - EverLast Lighting
Celebrities Choose Victoria & Albert Bathtubs
Bestselling romance novelist Nora Roberts is the latest celebrity to “fall in love” with a Victoria & Albert bathtub. Actress Kristen Scott Thomas and TV personality and designer Ryan Brown also selected Victoria & Albert bathtubs for their homes. - July 02, 2009 - Victoria & Albert Bath
YJB Professional Services Launches Ladyslipper Roadway and Lot Lighting Solution
YJB Professional Services, a leader in innovative LED lighting solutions, today introduced Ladyslipper, a new lighting product to replace existing inefficient roadway and lot lighting solutions. The Ladyslipper is a direct replacement for existing Cobra head fixtures that is a money saving,... - July 01, 2009 - YJB Professional Services
YJB Professional Services Launches Cooler Light for Refrigerated Display Cases
YJB Professional Services, a leader in innovative LED lighting solutions, today introduced Cooler Light, a new lighting product to replace existing florescent lighting systems in refrigerated display cases. The Cooler Light is designed to be used in any display case that requires a high performance... - July 01, 2009 - YJB Professional Services
Netbooks, UMPCs and Smartbooks the Future of Mobile Computing?
Computex always provides a popular forum for companies to highlight their latest, greatest offerings. This year, despite being forecast to together account for only 19% of the notebook PCs shipped in 2009, the most talked about subjects are netbooks and UMPCs. - June 27, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Intertek to Support Development of New 'Green City' - Tianjin Eco-City, China
Memorandum of Co-Operation with Sino-Singapore venture to advance green building in China. - June 27, 2009 - Intertek
Octus Energy Announces the Octus Smart Energy Alliance
The Smart Energy Alliance enables Octus and its partners to collaboratively deploy energy efficiency and demand response solutions, leveraging the Octus Smart Energy Platform (OctusSEP), to generate immediate energy savings for commercial, industrial and public sector organizations. - June 27, 2009 - Octus Energy
Nextar Selects Nav N Go Software for Use in Its Latest GPS Unit
The new Nextar 43LT GPS is the first Nextar unit to use Nav N Go navigation software. Consumers will now be able to update maps online and purchase additional maps for other countries. - June 26, 2009 - Nextar
US Based Lighting Company Wants to Clean the Air, One Bulb at a Time
WellnessLight KIDS is the First Air Purifying Light Bulb Designed with Children in Mind. Nanostar Green Technologies, Inc. (NSG), has introduced it's newest product – WellnessLight KIDS to the global market – a compact fluorescent light bulb that actually removes VOCs, eliminates odors... - June 26, 2009 - Nanostar Green Technologies, Inc.
LED Revenues from Notebooks to Reach Over $800 Million in 2010
Market for LEDs in notebooks will grow from around $200 million in 2008 to over $800 million in 2010, according to a new research report available at Electronics.ca - June 25, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Distron Corporation Improves Electronic Assembly Process with State of the Art Automated Optical Inspection Machine
Distron Corporation recently acquired new automated inspection capabilities to compliment the company’s manufacturing capabilities and provide advanced, in-line inspection of SMT assemblies. - June 24, 2009 - Distron Corporation
7/8” Feed-Through Panel Connector
Binder-USA is pleased to announce the addition of a 7/8” threaded-locking feed-through connector to the Series 820 product line. The feed-through connector connects male and female cable connectors between the cabinet and industrial environments. The 7/8” connectors are commonly used... - June 24, 2009 - Binder-USA LP
Giesecke & Devrient Holds Off Challenge from Oberthur Technologies
Number three smart card manufacturer Oberthur Technologies (up 1.4% YOY in 2008) closed the gap on Giesecke & Devrient in second place last year to less than one percent market share difference following its acquisition of XPonCard. - June 21, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Intertek Announces a New Webinar on What You Need to Know About UL 1598 3rd Edition
Webinar will discuss how the update to UL 1598 will impact luminaire manufacturers. - June 20, 2009 - Intertek
Solar-PV Capex Cuts Will Ease Capacity Growth in Time for Recovery
Much like the boom-to-bust IC industry in recent decades, manufacturers of solar-energy cells and thin films are having a difficult time matching investments for new production capacity with the recessionary and recovery throes of the fledgling photovoltaic (PV)-device market. - June 20, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Continua's Choice - Low Power Technology Battle Won?
After a rigorous ten months, the decision regarding the chosen technologies for version 2 of Continua's design guidelines have finally been announced. Bluetooth Low Energy has been chosen to enable low powered portable medical devices in a PAN setting. - June 20, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
PC TV Tuner Market Faces Myriad of New Challenges
Opportunities for growth will be for hybrid analog/digital tuner manufacturers to increase share by lowering prices, or for new entrants to leapfrog the analog and hybrid segments by aggressively targeting the emerging digital-only segments, albeit with lower margins, according to the report. Overall, selling PC TV tuners is going to be a tougher business going forward. - June 19, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
E-Switch’s Latest Sealed Tactile Switch Has Radial Leads
The TL52 series tactile switch uniquely features radial leads and is sealed to IP-67 ratings, protecting it from dust and water immersion. - June 18, 2009 - E-Switch, Inc.
NFC Implementation in Handsets on the Right Track with SWP But Delays Still Expected
The latest data in the report shows that SWP NFC-enabled handsets will start to ramp up in 2010 before gaining significant penetration and volumes in 2011 and beyond. Whether this will be the long-term solution is yet to be determined though. - June 17, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Intertek Announces a New Webinar on How to Best Use Consumer Panel Studies
Webinar outlines the benefits of consumer user panels to determine the performance properties of a product, improve functionality and design, make refinements to reduce potential failures or warranty issues and boost sales & overall customer satisfaction. - June 15, 2009 - Intertek
1Q09: the "Bottom" of the Current Semiconductor Industry Cycle
According to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications, 2Q09 semiconductor company outlooks are increasingly optimistic. - June 14, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
South-Tek Systems Announces Exclusive Partnership with Juki Automation Systems
Nitrogen generator engineer and manufacturer South-Tek Systems announces an exclusive partnership with worldwide leading selective soldering company Juki Automation Systems. South-Tek will supply the nitrogen generating equipment to be used with Juki's selective soldering machines. - June 14, 2009 - South Tek Systems
Optec Introduces Armored Fiber Optic Patchcords and Cable Assemblies
Optec Technology Limited, a leader in fiber optic interconnect and assembly products, today announced it is launching the innovative armored fiber optic cable assemblies series, suitable for deployments in many applications that requires stronger protection of the fiber optic cable, such as... - June 14, 2009 - Optec Technology Limited
PA&E Announces New Hermetic Aluminum 38999 Connector
New Ultra Lightweight, Hermetic Connector Now Available for a Variety of Applications - June 12, 2009 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
Whirlpool Corporation Explores Direct Sales with Innovative Product Focus Group (Join)
The world’s leading manufacturer of home appliances Whirlpool, is looking for product ambassadors to experience the Fabric Freshener at a drastically reduced price. The Fabric Freshener removes odors and relaxes wrinkles from up to three garments in about a half hour in an eco-friendly manner (only using water) at an operating cost of about five cents per use. - June 11, 2009 - Whirlpool Corporation
Flashlight of the Future Arrives Today
LED WorkLight announces breakthrough in a pocket-sized pen light with the performance of a full size professional flashlight. - June 06, 2009 - LED WorkLight
Intertek and SEI Partner for Testing and Certification of Fall Protection Equipment
Added capabilities for the evaluation of fall protection equipment offer manufacturers a faster, more efficient alternative for testing and certification - June 05, 2009 - Intertek