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World Dryer Corporation Introduces New Cover and Recessing Kit for Popular AirForce Hand Dryer
Leading electric hand dryer manufacturer World Dryer® Corporation has added new options to the popular and revolutionary Airforce™ model hand dryer. These new options offer more choices to customers, enabling installation and use of the Airforce™ in a number of new locations. - January 22, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation
World Dryer® Corporation Releases Highly Efficient, Hygienic Automatic Hand Dryer
World Dryer® Corporation introduces the High Speed AirForce at the June Construct 2008 show in Las Vegas, beginning a new era of automatic hand dryers. - January 21, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation
New Report Projects Russian Electronics Market to Grow Continuously
An important feature of this industrial electronics market segment in Russia is the large number of relatively small-scale customers, including companies involved in the development and production of devices for their own internal use. Demand for components for use in spare parts is also significant. According to the estimates in the report, about a thousand enterprises develop and produce industrial automation equipment. - January 18, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Babe Ruth League and Spectrum Electronics Work Together to Promote Lightning Safety
Babe Ruth League (BRL) is working cooperatively with Spectrum Electronics in their promotion of lightning safety through the use of the ThunderBolt Storm Detector to all Babe Ruth League members and its use at field facilities. - January 17, 2009 - Spectrum Electronics,Inc
Crosspoint Switches - Markets Reach $3 Billion by 2015
Crosspoint switches are poised to achieve significant growth as units become more able to achieve power conservation. Less expensive crosspoint switches allow proliferation of devices into a wide range of broadband and multimedia applications. According to the study, economies of scale leverage the technology advances needed to make crosspoint switches competitive. Integration technology provided by crosspoint switches solves the issues poised by high speed network conflicting tandards. - January 17, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Worldwide Nanotechnology Thin Film Lithium-Ion Battery - Markets Reach $9 Billion by 2015
According to a new report available at Electronics.ca Publications, worldwide nanotechnology lithium-ion batteries are poised to achieve significant growth as units become smaller and less expensive broadening the types of energy applications in which they are included. - January 16, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Toolmex Corporation Partners with New Manufacturer’s Representative, Stocks Two New West Coast Warehouses
Expert Team Expected to Boost Customer Support and Motor Sales Efforts in Western US. - January 15, 2009 - Toolmex Industrial Solutions
New Report Presents Worldwide Supply Chain Top 10 Predictions for 2009
In a new study, Manufacturing Insights spoke with technology vendors, consultants, and buyers about what the coming year will hold for supply chains in the manufacturing industry. Although there is no shortage of bad news and indicators, there is a general knowledge within the manufacturing industry that with a downturn comes an inevitable recovery. - January 14, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Crestron Breaks Single Month Sales Record in December
Crestron Increases Revenue 26 Percent for December 2008. - January 14, 2009 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
C-UL US Certified: ATG Electronics GX1019 XPower LED Lamps
Good news. ATG Electronics® GX1019™ XPower LED Lamps is C-UL US certified. UL File No.: E321852 ATG Electronics® eLucent™ GX1019 XPower LED Lamps are compact, green and high efficiency lighting fixtures, ideal alternatives to conventional incandescent lamps and CFL lamps. With... - January 12, 2009 - ATG Electronics
World's Tallest Residential Building to Employ Belconn's Cabling Solutions
Voice and high speed services at Princess Tower, Dubai, will travel over Belconn's connectivity, a major breakthrough in Belconn's business achievements. - January 09, 2009 - Belconn SpA
Crestron Joins EMerge Alliance™ Improving Commercial Interiors
Industry Leaders Develop Global Standard for Power Distribution and Device Control. - January 07, 2009 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Has Issue Patent D580,074 to Firefly Magic® Inventor, Stephen Taylor, for His Unique 'Firefly LED Light' Design
Adding to previous patents issued for Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights technology, this latest patent is for the unique LED design used in the latest version of 'Firefly' lights (currently the FMS and FMB models). The issued date for the patent is November 4, 2008, which will continue in force... - January 06, 2009 - Sigma Two Group LLC
Nextar Harnesses the Sun at CES to Power Bluetooth Headset and Hands-Free Cell Phone Kits for Driving
Nextar is going solar at CES 2009 with the introduction of two solar-powered, Bluetooth enabled hands-free cell phone car kits. Drivers can now be in compliance with the hands-free laws without having to wear an uncomfortable and complicated headset or earpiece. - January 02, 2009 - Nextar
Leading-Tech Laser Co., LTD Presents New 473nm Blue Lasers
Temperature stabilized and output power stabilized dpss 473nm blue lasers could be used for high precision measurement, holography and data storage. - January 01, 2009 - Leading-Tech Laser Co., LTD
E-Switch Announces New Sub-miniature SMT Tactile Switch
E-Switch, a leading manufacturer of illuminated and electronic switches, introduces a new sub-miniature SMT tactile switch, the TL3313 - December 30, 2008 - E-Switch, Inc.
Crestron International Expands Brussels Headquarters
Crestron International Headquarters Grand Opening of Modernized, Expanded Facility - December 25, 2008 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Nextar to Unveil GPS Unit That Provides Live Free Traffic Information
In the new Q4-LT GPS, Nextar is working closely with NAVTEQ to provide users lifetime free traffic updates with discrete advertising and special promotions. Q4-LT features 4.3” touch screen, text-to-speech, 1.6 million P.O.I., preloaded maps of US and Canada, and has the ability to play MP3 files and view JPEG photos. - December 24, 2008 - Nextar
Worldwide Electronics Manufacturing Services Will Continue to Grow, But at a Slower Pace
Following two years of double-digit revenue growth - 20% in 2006 and 16% in 2007 - it is expected the worldwide electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry (including ODMs) will end 2008 with growth of 9.3%, reaching $291 billion in revenues. In 2009, it is expected the EMS industry to grow by just 7.8%, assuming demand for electronics does not fall farther than expected. - December 24, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
Capturing Childhood Memories
Firefly Magic®, designer and manufacturer of the World's most accurate recreation of Mother Nature’s amazing flashing, flickering and fading Fireflies has released its retail version of the amazing electronic fireflies. The new units have 7 or 14 'Fireflies' and are a 2-in-1 product operating from either solar energy or from standrad AA batteries for more flexibility. - December 22, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
Tim Carter to Join Firefly Magic Firefly Lights Team in 2009
Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights welcomes Tim Carter, inventor and patent holder of Disney like artificial fireflies. Tim Carter, noted in the special effects arena for his unique and patented design of simulated moving fireflies, has joined the Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights team... - December 22, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
Crestron Showcase at NextGen Home Las Vegas
Crestron Delivers the Ultimate Home Control Experience in NextGen Home-Las Vegas. - December 21, 2008 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Nextar Becomes #3 GPS Brand According to NPD
Nextar has become the #3 GPS/mobile navigation brand in the US during this critical holiday season according to The NPD Group's retail tracking service. Nextar showed a remarkable 473% increase in the number of units sold for the month of November over October in the mobile navigation category. - December 19, 2008 - Nextar
Intertek Opens New Lab in Southern California; Adds Photovoltaic Testing Center for Solar Panels
New photovoltaic lab provides market with much needed testing and certification capacity for solar panels. - December 19, 2008 - Intertek
Amazing Solar Lantern with Mobile Charging Technology Available to the World for Free
Belifal Innovations Technologies Pvt. Ltd. announces today- making of the solar lantern-an environmental friendly gadget that has the potency to light urban and rural households all over the world. Recognizing the need to change the existing scenario in rural India, where over 78 million... - December 19, 2008 - Belifal Innovations & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Nextar’s Newest MP3 Player Will Have Sales Jumping at CES. Ribbit!
Nextar’s fun frog MA589 MP3 Player is sure to delight any music lover. It features OLED display, provides high-speed USB 2.0 interface for fast file transfer, supports 7 languages and has built-in memory of up to 4GB. It comes in 4 cool colors. - December 18, 2008 - Nextar
Current Economic Crisis Provides for Pockets of Opportunities Within the Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Region
Despite the global economic slow down, in 2009, the Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region still presents great opportunities as both emerging economies and emerging technologies continue to chart advancements, according to the report. While it is expected that most businesses will rethink their growth strategies, there will still be pockets of opportunities as APEJ bounces back. - December 18, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
M16 Connectors with PG11 Cable Outlet
Binder-USA has expanded its line of M16 field-attachable DIN connectors with a larger cable outlet size. The Series 423 M16 connectors are now available with a PG11 cable outlet for cable diameters from 8 to 10 mm. In addition to the new and larger cable outlet, the Binder Series 423 line of... - December 17, 2008 - Binder-USA LP
Crestron Introduces New Director of Market Development
Industry Veteran, Former Tweeter VP Tapped as Director of Business/Market Development. - December 10, 2008 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Pdus Direct is Pleased to Announce the Grand Opening of PDUsDirect.com™, a New On-Line Storefront
PDUs Direct offers Server Technology products, providing premium quality Rack PDUs without the premium price. - December 10, 2008 - PDUs Direct
Timbercon Adds Scott Christian to Account Management Team
Timbercon adds defense specialist to Account Management team. - December 10, 2008 - Timbercon, Inc.
AVF to Show Eco Range of TV Wall Mounts at CES 2009
AVF Inc., a leading supplier of high quality TV wall mounts, will be showing a new range of eco-friendly TV wall mounts at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The eco-mount range is a world first offering benefits to consumers, retailers and the environment and... - December 04, 2008 - AVF Inc.
AVF Corners the Market with New Innovative Corner Wall Mount
AVF Inc., a world leading supplier of high quality TV wall mounts, will be showing their latest innovative wall mount, the Cornermount, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The Cornermount has been named a CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree and will be displayed in the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Showcase in addition to being demonstrated on the AVF booth. - December 04, 2008 - AVF Inc.
Let the Light Shine Brightly at Your Salon with the System Designed at New York City's Famous Minardi Salon
Internationally recognized salon professionals, Beth and Carmine Minardi, announce the launch of their breakthrough lighting system for beauty salons. The Minardi Color Perfect Lighting System produces the precise quality of light that salon pro’s need to easily create and evaluate designs,... - December 02, 2008 - eco-lite products llc
Skyray XRF Releases Newest Model for Coating Thickness Measurements
The newest instrument in the Skyray XRF product line-up is the Thick-800 XRF Analyzer. This model was specifically designed to provide a low-cost option for organizations that want the newest technology in measuring plating thickness. - December 02, 2008 - Skyray XRF
GlacialLight: 80% Power Savings to LED Community Project
After GlacialLight’s LED Spotlights and Streetlights were activated at the complex, power consumption has dropped to 4000Watts. That is a massive 80% reduction in power usage. - November 28, 2008 - GlacialTech Inc
Crestron Eagles Program Donates Home Theater
Crestron Eagles Program Honors Heroes; Dedication Ceremony officially opens new home theater at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital for Warriors in Transition. - November 28, 2008 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron TPS-6X Honored as 2008 CE Pro High-Impact Product
Crestron TPS-6X Selected by Installers as a CE Pro High-Impact Product of the Year. - November 28, 2008 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Nextar GPS Q4 Series Helps Harried Holiday Shoppers and Party Goers Find Their Way
With Generous 4.3” Touch-Screen Display, Text to Speech, and Built-in Stereo Speaker, Users Get to Their Destinations Quickly and Easily; Nextar Q4 Available Now for Holiday Shopping Season. - November 26, 2008 - Nextar
PD Design, Incorporated Launches StainedGlassLampsforLess.com and Partners with the Largest Stained Glass Lighting Manufacturer in the USA
StainedGlassLampsForLess.com is a new online venture offering a wide variety of stained glass lighting products, available with or without licensed logos. The company offers 14 different lamp styles including table lamps, floor lamps, swag lamps, pool table lighting, billiard room lighting and game... - November 24, 2008 - Stained Glass Lamps For Less
MPC Unveils Latest Control System for Small Urban Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects
Canadian engineering firm, MPC Consulting, setting a high standard for innovative design and build electrical control and SCADA systems for small urbanized closed loop waste water treatment plants. - November 24, 2008 - MPC Consulting
World Advanced Electronic Packaging Revenues Are Poised to Exceed $42 Billion by 2012
With the burgeoning demand for portable devices, demand for advanced electronic packaging for accommodating the integrated circuits that support the aforesaid devices is on rise. Decreasing device size demands low cost electronic packages that are capable of rendering high speed, finer pitch, higher pin count and reliable interconnects. - November 23, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
Nextar Plays Santa’s Helper with Fun Peanut-Shape MP3 Player
Nextar’s new Peanut MP3 player is only 2" long and comes in five colors. It features USB 2.0 interface for fast file transfer, supports 7 languages and provide 12 hours of continuous playback. - November 22, 2008 - Nextar
Total Energy Concepts Can Cut Your Electric Bill by at Least 15%--Guaranteed
Total Energy Concepts has developed a unique process that reduces electric bills by 15% while providing a blanket of protection to residential and commercial facilities that cuts maintenance costs by 40%, reduces downtime and costly insurance claims. - November 21, 2008 - Total Energy Concepts
Nextar Digital Photo Frame Ornaments Bring a Personal Touch to Holiday Decorating
The new Nextar Digital Photo Frame Ornament will give any holiday tree a personal touch. Just load the photo frame with family pictures and enjoy hours of viewing special memories that are captured forever. - November 21, 2008 - Nextar
Stanley M Proctor Releases the Type A-10 Pressure Transmitter
Stanley M Proctor Company, WIKA's exclusive Tronics representative in Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana, is pleased to announce the release of the Type A-10 Pressure Transmitter. Stanley M Proctor Company specializes in pneumatic products, hydraulic products and plant automation products. For the past half decade, Stanley M Proctor has consistently met the goals of exceeding expectations in quality and service for small businesses and Fortune 100 companies. - November 20, 2008 - Stanley M. Proctor Company
SiliconExpert Technologies Releases Component Risk Analysis and Obsolescence Forecast Algorithm
SiliconExpert Technologies (http://www.siliconexpert.com), the leading provider and innovator of electronic parts management, in collaboration with University of Maryland’s CALCE, has released its component risk analysis and obsolescence forecast algorithm for its 150 million strong... - November 19, 2008 - SiliconExpert Technologies
Magna-Power Electronics Announces Dual Polarity Tracking Power Supplies Up to 900 kW
Magna-Power Electronics dual output tracking power supplies combine the best of DC power processing with multiprocessor embedded control to deliver dual polarity power systems. Available in systems ranging from 6.6 kW to 900 kW with voltage ratings as high as +/- 3000 Vdc. These tracking power... - November 19, 2008 - Magna-Power Electronics, Inc.
Demand for Micro Flow Management Components Grows Dramatically Within 5 Years
As medical, diagnostic and consumer handheld applications (micro-fuel cell) expect low cost disposable solutions, the challenge is to integrate sensors and valves at the chip manufacturing level. This implies some partnership between technology providers and microfluidic foundries. - November 15, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
SpecPower® DCSMARTStart® Obtains NEBS Level 3 Certification
Spectrum Power Management Systems' DC SMARTStart Power Distribution Unit received NEBS Level 3 Certification from Stork Garwood Laboratories, Inc. This is the highest level of conformance to NEBS specifications. This is the first product from SpecPower to receive this certification. - November 14, 2008 - Spectrum Power Management Systems