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Innovations in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Technology Impact Market Growth: the Value of the Industry Will Rise to $9.9 Billion in 2008
The value of the global PVD industry, according to the new study, will increase from an estimated $9.0 billion to $9.9 billion in 2008. It should reach $16.7 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 11%. - October 24, 2007 - Electronics.ca Publications
VinoLights Recycles Wine and Liqueur Bottles Into Beautiful Lamps
Unique custom made lights and lamps from recycled wine and liqueur bottles. - October 23, 2007 - VinoLights
2007 Pittsburgh 100
The Pittsburgh Business Times recognized Pegasus Associates Lighting, based in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, as one of the “2007 Pittsburgh 100,” its ranking of our area’s fastest-growing, privately-held companies. - October 19, 2007 - Pegasus Lighting
Transistors' Transition: They Can Now be Deposited at High Speeds Onto Low Cost Flexible Substrates
What new electronic product is being researched by organizations in over 30 countries but none have sold anything yet? According to this new report, the answer is Thin Film Transistor Circuits (TFTCs), which do not employ traditional crystalline or amorphous silicon, germanium or gallium arsenide and that can therefore be deposited at high speeds onto low cost flexible substrates. - October 19, 2007 - Electronics.ca Publications
The New Avegene ePipette Electronic Pipettor Family
Avegene Life Science has the pleasure of launching the new Avegene ePipette electronic pipettor family. - October 14, 2007 - Avegene Life Science
Sensor Technology, for the Most Comfortable Driving Position
The global market for automotive sensor technologies increased from $7.3 billion in 2006 to an estimated $8 billion by the end of 2007. According to this new report, the market should reach $13.5 billion by 2012. Moreover, power train sensors are expected to account for the largest share of the market, worth an estimated $4.7 billion in 2007 and expected to reach $7.7 billion by 2012. The analyst says, "In the future, sensor technologies will put people in the most comfortable driving position." - October 06, 2007 - Electronics.ca Publications
Sharpics Introduces Complete Tabletop Studios for Easy-to-Use Professional Product Photography
Company Launches Comprehensive Tabletop Solution Great Product Photos - October 05, 2007 - Sharpics Inc.
M9 Feed-Through Connectors Keep Panels Sealed
Binder-USA recently enhanced their 702 & 712 series connector product lines. - September 21, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
All-Plastic Industrial Connector Now Accepts Larger Cable
Binder-USA is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the 692 and 693 series connectors. Cable plugs will now accept multi-conductor cables having an outer diameter of up to 14mm max. Prior to this new development the largest acceptable cable diameter was 12mm. The larger cable... - September 19, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
Local Area Network Controlled Environment Systems Corporation Announces LANce MPU for Offline Home Automation
LANce MPU delivers hard wired, distributed home automation with emphasis on energy conservation, user ergonomics, ease of installation and simple programmability all from the controller station. - September 12, 2007 - Local Area Network Controlled Environments Corp.
Tungsten Grinder Improves Arc Starting, Stability, and Tungsten Life
The Piranha III Tungsten Grinder allows operators to longitudinally grind, cut, and flat tungsten on high quality diamond wheels. This method, recommended by most welding experts, will dramatically improve most aspects of weld applications including arc starting, arc stability and electrode... - September 04, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products
H.M. Cragg Co., a Leading Master Distributor of Backup Power UPS Solutions, Announces New Website Exclusively for Resellers
As a centralized resource, H.M. Cragg’s new website provides resellers key information on marketing and selling Powerware UPS and other backup power solutions. - August 30, 2007 - H.M. Cragg Co.
Speech-Directed Guided Assembly from CAMI Research
CAMI Research's enhanced AutoBuild software provides guided assembly with speech for cable and wire harness manufacturing. During construction, the technician touches an unterminated wire using a probe, or finger with a wriststrap, and the software reads the intended connection point using high-quality synthetic speech. Also shown is a connector graphic with the target pin highlighted. - August 17, 2007 - CAMI Research Inc.
Protective Caps Seal M8 Threaded Connectors to IP67
Binder-USA is proud to announce the addition of M8 protective caps to their 718 and 768 series M8 connector product line. The protective caps, when applied to unmated connectors, ensure a protection rating of IP67. These caps are ideal for use in factory automation and process control... - August 17, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
Protective Caps Ensure 7/8" Connectors Stay Sealed to IP67
Binder-USA is pleased to announce the addition of protective caps to Binder’s 820/870 series 7/8” threaded connector system. These caps are designed to maintain an IP67 protection rating while connectors are in the unmated condition. The caps protect the connectors from the ingress... - August 09, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
New Welding Web Site
In response to the needs of Diamond Ground Products' customers, “The Tungsten Electrode Experts” at Diamond Ground Products would like to announce improvements and upgrades to DiamondGround.com. While the site will continue to focus on the entire Diamond Ground Products line of... - August 06, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products
Spellman China Relocates to Larger Facility
New Location Facilitates Expansion of Manufacturing Operations in Suzhou - August 03, 2007 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
M12 Panel Mount Connectors Now in Stainless Steel
Binder-USA is pleased to announce the development of stainless steel M12 threaded sockets. The addition of these parts to Binder’s 763 series provides customers with a complete range of stainless steel connectors, ideal for use in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other... - August 01, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
LED Light Bulbs Made a Long-Lasting “Star-Like” Scene at Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles
The 41-story Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles has a center courtyard on the 2nd floor surrounded by retail shops and restaurants. The courtyard is nicely decorated with tiny light bulbs mounted on a truss-structure above to produce a “star-like” romantic scene at night. Replacement with long-life, energy-efficient LED light bulbs has eliminated the need to change burned-out incandescent bulbs regularly, leading to an annual saving of tens of thousands dollars for the building owner. - July 31, 2007 - Act One
Binder-USA Offers Stainless Steel M12 Connectors
Binder-USA is proud to announce the release of a new stainless steel version of the 713 series M12 field attachable connector. The stainless steel housing provides a reliable and rugged interface ideal for use in harsh environment applications, food processing equipment and any application... - July 28, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
Phoenix America Launches New Small Footprint Low Resolution Magnetic Encoder
Responding to a market call for a magnetic replacement for smaller form factor encoders, Phoenix America Inc. has developed a new rugged cost effective industrial grade tachometer/encoder that addresses the inherent weaknesses of the more fragile optical encoder counterpart. Key features of this... - July 18, 2007 - Phoenix America
Enhanced M12 Connector Design Reduces Assembly Time
Binder-USA announces a design enhancement for the M12 shielded connectors within the 713, 715 and 825 series. This revised version reduces the amount of loose parts and reduces the number of assembly steps from 8 to 6 ensuring a quick and easy assembly. These improvements are made possible by... - July 14, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
Torque Wrench Ensures M12 Connectors are Properly Mated
Binder-USA announces the release of a new torque wrench designed to aid in connecting and disconnecting standard M12 field attachable cable connectors with hex shaped locking nuts. The tool is designed to ensure hex nuts are tightened to the correct torque value of 0.6Nm. The tool also allows... - July 14, 2007 - Binder-USA LP
Ward Leonard Electric, a Connecticut-Based Small Business, is Building Motor Controllers for the Navy's Newest Ships
Electrical-Mechanical Motor Controllers for the Navy - July 11, 2007 - Ward Leonard Electric
Speedheat Floor Heating to be Offered by Chatham Neighborhoods at Parkside at Polo Fields
Speedheat® is pleased to announce that Chatham Neighborhoods will be offering their electric radiant floor heating systems at their new community, Parkside at Polo Fields, located in Cumming, Georgia. - July 08, 2007 - Speedheat US
New Wireless Mobile Platform with Crypto-Memory Security Chip
Unicon Systems has announced that the new generation of its mobile wireless Chip-on-film platform will have the ATMEL AT88SCxxxxC high-performance secure memory device for built-in security and cryptographic features. - June 25, 2007 - Unicon Systems
Precision Microdrives Strengthens Supply of Miniature Vibration Motors
Miniature motor supplier specialist, Precision Microdrives announces expansion of the miniature vibration motors stock to meet demands of handheld devices development. - June 23, 2007 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Bulborama Announces New Energy Saving Mini Bullet CFL Light Bulbs
Continuing its efforts to offer the most efficient energy saving lighting products available, Bulborama announced today a new product release of four innovative Mini Bullet shaped compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs. Bulborama Mini Bullet lamps allow users to directly replace 60 or 75 watt... - June 19, 2007 - Bulborama
Speedheat Electric Radiant Floor Heating Showcased at the 2007 Southern Building Show in Atlanta
The latest and greatest in new building products and Earth-friendly innovations will be on display at the 2007 Southern Building Show. The show features an enormous exhibit area, showcasing many unique products, including Generation4 electric radiant floor heating by Speedheat. - June 15, 2007 - Speedheat US
Illuminated Ticket Board Designed to Increase Police Officer Safety
StacoSwitch announced they will offer a unique, innovative Ticket Board designed by a police officer with safety in mind. The Ticket Board features several safety enhancements making traffic stops safer and more convenient, particularly at night. The Ticket Board’s illuminated ticket area... - June 08, 2007 - StacoSwitch
Alternatives to Hazardous Thoriated Tungsten Available
Welders have used 2% Thoriated tungsten in welding applications for decades. However, recent studies have proven that Thorium itself is a hazardous material – a naturally occurring radioactive element further identified as a carcinogen, or “cancer causing” In fact, according to... - June 05, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products
The Evolution of Man
iShave, a new product from Gre'jon, LLC, sports an ergonomic design to remove hair from those hard-to-reach spots. - May 19, 2007 - Gre'jon LLC
Awestco Enterprises Expands Company Abilities. Custom Designed Lighting Fixtures and Adaptation of Antique Objects Offered.
Awestco Enterprises is a new provider of custom lighting fixtures in cooperation with Sabenati Designs. - May 15, 2007 - Awestco Enterprises
Amertron Receives 8(A) Certification from SBA
Amertron received final certification in the SBA 8(A) program effective May 8, 2007. The Small Business Administration’s 8 (A) program is a business development program for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Amertron participation will generate exciting new opportunities for the local... - May 14, 2007 - Amertron
ProtectConnect Names Stephen P. Anderson as New CEO
Stephen P. Anderson has been named Chief Executive Officer for ProtectConnect, a modular wiring systems device manufacturer, located in Irvine, California. Anderson's responsibilities will include oversight of all branding, customer service and product development for the company, plus maximization... - May 12, 2007 - ProtectConnect
Oil-Free X-Ray Generator
Spellman’s XRV Series Specifically Developed for Inspection Requirements - May 12, 2007 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
Plasma Welding from the Tungsten Electrode Experts
The “Tungsten Electrode Experts” at Diamond Ground Products now offer the highest-quality plasma welding torches and replacement parts at significant savings. Diamond Ground Products replacement plasma welding torches, spare parts and accessories last just as long as the original... - May 07, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products
Earth Day Energy Star Lighting Promotion Set
Energy efficient lighting company Bulborama announced today a discount promotion supporting Earth Day and designed to help convert more incandescent light bulbs to energy saving compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps. From now thru May 15, visitors to Bulborama.com can purchase CFL bulbs at a 10 percent... - April 22, 2007 - Bulborama
StacoSwitch Names New Vice President of Sales
StacoSwitch, a design and manufacturing company, has announced the appointment of Jason Childs to the position of Vice President of Sales to oversee and expand its global sales team. Mr. Childs will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing new business initiatives to increase... - April 07, 2007 - StacoSwitch
Switching Module Controls Up to Six Devices in Pool/Spa Applications
StacoSwitch announces the availability of the High Power Switching Module (PSM), a single electronic board that handles high current switching function, for pool/spa applications. Wired into the desired 6V to 28V DC system, the PSM board allows control of up to six different devices with 15 amps... - April 04, 2007 - StacoSwitch
StacoSwitch Evolves to a Full-Service Kiosk Solutions Provider
Self-service kiosks have become an established tool in enhancing customer service, reducing costs, and improving productivity for a variety of industries. With kiosks becoming more popular, companies are requiring full-service kiosk suppliers. StacoSwitch, known for dependable aircraft and mil-spec... - April 04, 2007 - StacoSwitch
StacoSwitch Offers Panel Assembly to Increase Production Rates for Customers
In response to the increasing number of customer requests, StacoSwitch recently announced they will expand their offering of complete panel assembly production. Customers will enjoy one-part ordering for complete turnkey control panels. Panel assembly production will reduce customer’s... - April 04, 2007 - StacoSwitch
New Keyboard Modernizes Today’s Mobile Police Officer
StacoSwitch unveiled an early prototype of its new rugged QWERTY keyboard with a built-in touchpad and USB port, the M779, at the Cops West Show in Ontario, CA and the International Association of Chief Police Conference in Boston, MA. The M779 is StacoSwitch’s new rugged duty keyboard... - March 28, 2007 - StacoSwitch
PVS-14 Combat Carrying Case with Molle-Lok
Morovision Night Vision introduces the PVS-14 Combat Carrying Case featuring a new and innovative Molle-Lok attaching system designed for Military and Law enforcement use. The Molle-Lok attaches the Combat Carrying Case to any Pals/Molle body armor, load bearing equipment, belst, vests, tactical... - March 24, 2007 - Morovision Night Vision
Next Generation Software for CableEye Cable Test System
A major software upgrade has been released by CAMI Research for the CableEye cable and wire harness tester. Find defective, miswired, and intermittent cables instantly, before they damage your equipment or fail at your customer's site. - March 22, 2007 - CAMI Research Inc.
Tri-Mix Tungsten Proven to Last Longest
Diamond Ground Products has been offering Tri-Mix Tungsten - a scientifically balanced blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten - for a decade. However, despite their claims of “longest-life possible”, it has never been proven… until now. A recent study by... - March 18, 2007 - Diamond Ground Products
LED Electronic Sign Enhances Holiday Inn's Hospitality Image
Act One's LED electronic sign installed three years ago at Holiday Inn in Torrance has been paid off by the hotel's enhanced hospitality image and better competitive edge over the competition. The 3' high by 10' long solid-state LED sign is energy efficient - running 24-7 with the monthly electrical energy cost at only $10. - March 10, 2007 - Act One
New 150kV @ 1200 Watt Cable-Connected High Voltage Power Supply
Spellman Expands the Popular SL Series of HVPS - March 09, 2007 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
Keyspan Enhances TuneView Remote for Apple iPod
Keyspan updates its new iPod accessory, TuneView, a powerful wireless remote that lets you browse and fully control your Apple iPod. Added features include faster scrolling, ability to search titles by first-letter and improved wake-from-sleep performance - March 07, 2007 - Keyspan
Military Technologies on Service of Wine Cellaring
Being thousands of miles away from their wine collection homeowners can now be alerted if the temperature of their wine storage has changed and might be damaging for their whole collection. The new Vinotemp Walk-In Wine Vault is able to monitor the environment and call the owner’s cell phone if the temperature is out of range. - March 06, 2007 - Vinotemp International