Recent Headlines
Within Engineering Services
Global Technology Associates Opens New Office in San Diego
New Location to House Software Application and Tools Division and to Support West Coast Projects and Clients - March 04, 2015 - Global Technology Associates, LLC
California Based Live Pressure Gas Main Diagnostic Provider Urging Companies to Inspect Before the Unexpected
As the United States infrastructure fails at an alarming rate, JD7, a North American pipe assessment company is stepping forward to urge utility companies to inspect for leaks and potential harmful breaches in systems before it’s too late. Natural gas contains 20 times the energy of TNT,... - February 28, 2015 - JD7
Relegen Expands assetDNA ID Solutions with UHF RFID Labels Suitable for IT Asset Management Applications
Relegen now offers UHF RFID labels suitable for IT asset management applications for users of its asset intelligence software technology, assetDNA. - February 27, 2015 - Relegen Pty Ltd
Relegen Announces Wider-Availability of New Enterprise Risk Intelligence Software Product – riskDNA
Relegen has officially announced the wider-availability of riskDNA, a new enterprise intelligence technology software product. - February 19, 2015 - Relegen Pty Ltd
NYC Department of Design and Construction, Environmental Facilities Corporation, and NYC Department of Buildings to be Honored; NYS DOT Commissioner McDonald to Emcee
The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York will be honoring the NYC Department of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) and the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) through named Awards of Merit, each with a $5,000 scholarship, at the EEA Gala on March 28, 2015. ACEC New York is also presenting the Design Industry Excellence Award to the NYC Department of Buildings (NYC DOB). - February 18, 2015 - ACEC New York
Rahul C. Basole Named New Editor-in-Chief of Journal for Enterprise Transformation
Quarterly Industrial and Systems Engineering Publication Brings on New Editor-in-Chief - February 15, 2015 - INCOSE
NAFEMS Launch Free Webinar - How FMI Enables Process Innovation
The Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) is a relatively recent standard for model exchange and co-simulation of dynamic models on the system and component level. It has been adopted by vendors and users alike at an amazing pace (more than 60 tools at the moment) because it addresses a critical pain... - February 14, 2015 - NAFEMS Ltd.
Senate Proposal Would Cut, Freeze and Stabilize Motor Fuels Tax Revenue
Today, the N.C. Senate released a proposal that takes an important first step to ensuring our roads and bridges remain safe and our transportation system remains stable. This proposal would cut the current motor fuels tax rate by 2.5 cents per gallon from the current rate of 37.5 cents, freezing... - February 11, 2015 - Professional Engineers of NC
PROLIM Expands Its Operations in Plano, TX
PROLIM Global Corporation, one of the fastest growing IT, PLM and Engineering Services Company has expanded its operations in Plano, Texas. PROLIM has an existing presence of customers and employee base in Texas. After having a brilliant growth in Michigan and Asia, the company is all set to expand... - February 05, 2015 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Relegen Pty Ltd Accepted for NSW Government ICT Services Scheme – Advanced Registered Supplier List
Relegen, a leading supplier of people and technology to defence, government and asset-intensive industries, has announced today that it has been accepted onto the NSW Government ICT Services Scheme – Advanced Registration Supplier List. This appointment means Relegen is accredited to supply customer contracts that are high risk or valued at over $150,000 to the NSW Government. - February 04, 2015 - Relegen Pty Ltd
Leading Provider of Anodised Aluminum Services Celebrates 30th Year
Badger Anodising (Birmingham) Ltd., a leading provider of anodised aluminum and metal polishing services, celebrates its 30th year of providing quality workmanship. - February 01, 2015 - Badger Anodising (Birmingham) Ltd
Empoweractive 2015 – Transforming Healthcare Into the Future – Conference & Tradeshow Releases Final Agenda for Event in June
Inaugural event in Atlantic City, NJ delivers a schedule offering access to unique tracks and networking opportunities - January 29, 2015 - Eneractive Solutions
No Risk Automation Founder John Hayels Featured in Automation Publication
No Risk Automation founder, John Hayes, was featured in the issue of AutomationMedia.com. The article, titled, “Eliminating the automation Bias,” argued that representing an automated guided vehicle (AGV) vendor is often a conflict of interest. Hayes recalled, “As a sales manager... - January 28, 2015 - No Risk Automation
Evanston, IL’s Levy Senior Center Makes Energy Efficient Upgrades
Northbrook, IL's F.E. Moran provides a much needed upgraded, energy efficient hot water heater system for a senior center/warming center in Evanston, IL. - January 24, 2015 - The Moran Group
Evanston Police Station’s HVAC Revived by F.E. Moran
F.E. Moran in Northbrook, IL is proud to have provided an upgraded HVAC system for Evanston, IL's Police Department. - January 22, 2015 - The Moran Group
Global 3D Rendering Firm BluEntCAD at NAHB's International Builders Show (IBS) 2015
Executive leaders from BluEnt attend NAHB's International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Stop by booth No# S1908 to learn more about BluEntCAD's services & special offerings. - January 22, 2015 - BluEntCAD
Performance Architects, Inc. Grows Public Sector Sales Channel Through Partnership with DLT Solutions
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a business and technology consulting company that helps organizations initiate and sustain major improvements in enterprise performance, today announced a partnership with DLT Solutions, a value-added reseller in government information... - January 21, 2015 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Grenville Engineering Celebrates 30 Year Milestone
Despite a challenging economic climate, Grenville Engineering achieved the £4million target set for 2014 and plans to achieve an annual turnover of £5million over the next 2 years. The firm also continues to expand its production staff with a permanent night shift that has been operational following a number of successful contracts. - January 21, 2015 - Grenville Engineering (Stoke-On-Trent) Ltd
Deepak Chopra to Deliver Opening Keynote Address at Inaugural Energy and Healthcare Conference
Deepak Chopra joins the repertoire of esteemed speakers to be featured at EMPOWERACTIVE 2015. - January 16, 2015 - Eneractive Solutions
Critical Success Factors Impact AGV Selection Process for Manufacturing Companies
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported that there are many critical success factors that will impact AGV companies referenced in a new by Radiant Insight report. The industry outlook and dynamics have specific market drivers which are culminating in key market opportunities (particularly in... - January 10, 2015 - No Risk Automation
Ross & Baruzzini Acquires Ducibella Venter & Santore (DVS)
Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. has acquired East Coast-based Ducibella Venter & Santore (DVS), a nationally recognized leader in security consulting. Firms combine operations to leverage opportunities and expand security service offerings. - January 09, 2015 - Ross & Baruzzini, Inc.
The Global Mobile Robotics Market Including AGVs Growing Substantially Through 2019
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported the US-based market intelligence company, Transparency Market Research (TMR), announced the addition of a new research report on the global mobile robotics market. The report, titled "Mobile Robotics Market (Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) including... - January 08, 2015 - No Risk Automation
Performance Architects’ Melanie Mathews Elected to OAUG Hyperion SIG and NEOAUG Boards of Directors
Melanie Mathews, Senior Marketing Manager at Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), has been elected to the boards of directors for the New England Oracle Applications User Group (NEOAUG) (http://neoaug.org/2014f/Fall_2014/Home.html) and the OAUG Hyperion Special Interest... - December 31, 2014 - Performance Architects, Inc.
AGV Maintenance Costs Calculated in Manufacturing Production Efficiency Data
No Risk Automation newsletter discussed automated guided vehicle (AGV) maintenance costs. Factored into the cost of maintenance should also be the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times the system slowly begins to perform at lower and... - December 20, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Metal Stamping Experts Michigan Manufacturing International Providing Companies Access to Worldwide Expertise
Stevensville, MD-based metal component manufacturer, Michigan Manufacturing International is now offering companies access to the leading metal stamping specialists in the global marketplace. - December 20, 2014 - Michigan Manufacturing
WK Dickson Promotes Brian Tripp as Regional Branch Manager in Charlotte
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Brian Tripp, PE, BCEE, has been promoted to Regional Branch Manager for the Charlotte area. Brian assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Charlotte Region and will continue to... - December 17, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Selecting Correct Material Handling Solutions Reduces Manufacturing Plant Costs by 30 Percent
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported on another algorithm in the literature titled, “A GA-Based Method to Reduce Material Handling.” This genetic algorithm (GA), suggested authors SS Tseng, FM Chang, and YS Chu, is a way to decrease activities of material handling, waiting time,... - December 17, 2014 - No Risk Automation
USB Digital Accelerometer Supported by Various Leading Commercial Software Vendors
The device is finding utility in applications from balancing to electric motor monitoring to vehicle vibration. - December 17, 2014 - Digiducer, Inc.
Product Damage Increases Cost of Manufacturing Avoidable with Precise AGV Automation Solutions
The No Risk Automation newsletter reviewed how damaging mistakes are to the bottom-line. Palletized goods are hustled through manufacturing plants and distribution facilities 24/7. Pallets are often dropped, lifted, and pushed across hard floors. Pallet damage often results in damaged products and... - December 13, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Performance Architects Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization for Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service (BICS)
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) and a two-time Oracle Excellence Award winner in Oracle Business Analytics (BI/EPM), today announced it has achieved OPN Specialized status for Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud... - December 12, 2014 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Food and Beverage Sector Reports Rampant Inferior AGV Automation Implementations
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported that automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished more than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation... - December 11, 2014 - No Risk Automation
McKim & Creed Wins Awards for Engineering Excellence
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, surveying and planning firm with offices throughout the South, has received two Grand Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC). - December 11, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
John Hayes Automation Referee Explained Labor and Equipment of New Projects Overlooked
The typical factions that require an automation referee are cost centers. John Hayes, founder and CEO of No Risk Automation explained, “Typically a project is adopted by a department and is found to be beneficial but the impact on other departments is overlooked. This impact can be added cost... - December 10, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Conservation Design Forum's David Yocca Receives Outstanding Service Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects
The ASLA bestows honors on four individuals for the volunteerism on behalf of the worldwide professional association and its members. - December 07, 2014 - Conservation Design Forum
BluEntCAD Partners with an Award Winning Architecture Firm in New York City
BluEntCAD, offering 3D rendering services in Houston, Texas, Florida and New York, announces a strategic partnership with a New York City-based award winning architecture firm to provide 3D rendering support and services. BluEntCAD has helped top architecture design firms generate large volume of... - December 07, 2014 - BluEntCAD
Selection of AGVs Limited by Political Factions within Manufacturing Operations
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported on Vishram B. Sawant and Suhas S. Mohite attempted to create a composite weight based on multiple attribute decision support for the selection of Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs). The authors set out to address the issue of effective evaluation and... - December 06, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Guardian F.E. Moran Changes Name to F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems
Guardian F.E. Moran will be changing its name to F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems, effective January 1, 2015. With this change, they will continue to provide the same excellent service that they have always given, but they will be adding new services as well. - December 03, 2014 - The Moran Group
Independent Drain Tile Testing
Charles Weber Consulting is the only company offering independent drain tile testing to homeowners with concerns about water entry in their basements. In the proper hands, a drain tile test will not only determine the exact cause of water entry, but also may save homeowners thousands of dollars by... - December 01, 2014 - Charles Weber Consulting
No Risk Automation Leader John Hayes Referee in AGV Selection
Earlier in 2014 John Hayes launched No Risk Automation, an unbiased, vendor agnostic firm to assist those making automation decisions. Hayes, minus a whistle, black and white shirt, and cap, has quickly become the unbiased resource to help companies evaluate what AGV (automated guided vehicle) is... - November 27, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Associated Builders and Contractors Houston Recognizes Hoar Construction Projects
ABC Houston recognizes office building, apartment complex built by Hoar Construction, citing construction excellence and exceptional commitment to safety. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Better Healthcare in Central Texas, One Brick at a Time
Faith Community Hospital, in rural central Texas, celebrated the topping out of their new $24 million hospital recently. Hoar Construction is building the hospital. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Academy Sports + Outdoors Growth Continues; New Addition to Headquarters Tops Out in Houston
Athletic equipment retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors is building a new headquarters just west of Houston in Katy, Texas. Hoar Construction recently reached the top-out phase on the new 200,000 s.f. building. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
Hoar Construction Donates $12,000 to Austin Charity, Commits Volunteers for One Year
The Hoar Construction Austin office hosted an open house to welcome new friends and colleagues and to celebrate their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX). The Hoar Construction Community Foundation generously donated $5,000 to RMHC CTX and matched an additional $5,000 in donations from guests; the event generated over $12,300 for RMHC CTX. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
RevitServices Expands Market Presence Through BluEntCAD's Global Network
BluEntCAD and RevitServices have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly meet the growing demand for shop drawings services across the country. - November 21, 2014 - RevitServices
BluEntCAD Enters Into Partnership with Shop Drawings Outsourcing Leader RevitServices
BluEntCAD and RevitServices have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly meet the growing demand for shop drawings services across the country. - November 20, 2014 - BluEntCAD
NJBIZ Honors New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
For the second consecutive year, ENERActive Solutions, LLC was nominated as one of New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies. NJBIZ and this year's program sponsors held an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 13, 2014, honoring and announcing the rankings of the nominees. Eneractive was ranked as #40 for 2014. - November 16, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
November No Risk Automation Shared Ergonomics of AGVs
The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the increased focus on ergonomic considerations for automation. Until recently ergonomics has not been a word associated with automated guided vehicles (AGVs). AGVs have been considered stand-alone pieces of equipment... - November 15, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Cost Effective AGV Automation Applications Profiled in November Issue of No Risk Automation
The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the numerous automation applications in distribution. Generally speaking the most cost effective applications must have the economy of scale and usually involve towing carts long distances. This month’s... - November 13, 2014 - No Risk Automation
No Risk Automation Magazine Discussed Top Mistakes in Automation Selection
Last month’s issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection: · Not concentrating on the little things. · Believing that the technology or the guidance is important. · Failing to prepare a written... - November 08, 2014 - No Risk Automation
No Risk Automation Magazine Addresses AGV Applications for Distribution Centers
The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, will address the most cost effective applications. For many years AGV (automated guided vehicle) providers have known that there is a goldmine of applications for DCs (distribution centers) but the costs have always been... - November 07, 2014 - No Risk Automation