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No Risk Automation Magazine Talks Transitioning to Automated Guided Vehicles
In the recent issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed how manufacturing companies and distribution centers (DCs) wrestle with the pros and cons of changing from a forklift modality to AGVs every day. The first step generally comes from senior management and is initiated... - November 06, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Dimension Energy Services Joins Prestigious Business Association
Dimension Energy Services, an energy services company based in Texas, has joined the U.S. Business Association Center in an effort to further solidify its vocal commitment to offering top-tier service to each and every customer and to ensure that its customers are covered under both the Pipeline... - November 03, 2014 - Dimension Energy Services
52-Year-Old Consulting Firm, OHM Advisors, Opens Newest Office in Flint, MI
The architecture, engineering and planning firm of OHM Advisors is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Flint, Michigan. Located at the Bishop Airport Complex, it is the 52-year-old firm’s first location in Flint and its ninth nationwide. Civil design, surveying, and construction consulting services will be offered to a range of governmental, roadway and private clients from this location. - November 01, 2014 - OHM Advisors
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Automation Differences on Plant Floor and Distribution Center
The October issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the differences between automation at the distribution center (DC) versus manufacturing plant floor. Automation in manufacturing is accelerating, due to the sheer number of movements of product and the ease with which... - November 01, 2014 - No Risk Automation
DPS Consulting, Inc. Supports 16th Annual Southeast BIO Investor & Partnering Forum; Firm to Work with Life Science Industry Players from Across the Region
DPS Consulting, Inc. (DPSC) of Research Triangle Park, NC is proud to be a key sponsor at the Southeast BIO (SEBIO) Investor & Partnering Forum in Atlanta November 11-13, 2014. The sponsorship represents the value-add support DPSC continues to offer emerging and growing biotech and... - October 31, 2014 - DPS Consulting, Inc.
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Importance of Specification Plan When Adopting Automation
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed common mistakes made in automation, including: not concentrating on the little things, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, failing to prepare a written specification of what is wanted and... - October 30, 2014 - No Risk Automation
McKim & Creed Announces New CEO
The board of directors of McKim & Creed, Inc., a 350-person engineering, planning and geomatics firm with offices throughout the South, announced today that John T. Lucey, Jr., PE, has been named the company’s next president and chief executive officer, effective November 1. Lucey was... - October 30, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
No Risk Automation Magazine Reported Complexities of Automation
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the maintenance costs of AGVs. The AGV maintenance costs creep up; they are sneaky and come on fast. These added maintenance costs are not always the fault of the manufacturer or the equipment. Many times it is a... - October 25, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Aedas Unveils Its Relocated London Office
Aedas recently unveiled its relocated London office in the heart of Covent Garden. Artworks by London urban artists Phlash, Xenz and Mr Jago were commissioned, reflecting Aedas’ philosophy to embed its offices within the local culture. The company’s senior management, clients, partners... - October 23, 2014 - Aedas
Inefficient Automation Explored in No Risk Automation Magazine
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed 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 lower system efficiency. When it gets to a point where... - October 23, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Metal Forging Experts Michigan Manufacturing International Now Offering Complete Supply Chain Management
Trusted metal forging specialists, Michigan Manufacturing International have announced that the company is now presenting a complete supply chain management service to their worldwide client base. - October 23, 2014 - Michigan Manufacturing
PROLIM Named to Inc. 500′s American’s Fastest Growing Companies
PROLIM Global Corporation, an IT, PLM and Engineering services consulting firm has once again been ranked in Inc. Magazine’s annual “Inc. 500|5000”. Based on 2014 reporting, PROLIM ranked #133 on the Inc. 500 list, and once again achieves the second year honoree accolade. - October 22, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Most Common Automation Mistakes Made Examined in No Risk Automation Magazine
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection. These mistakes include: not concentrating on the details, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, and failing to prepare a written... - October 18, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Wins Award at the BCA Annual Summit
ENERActive Solutions' Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning project at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)'s Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers was selected as the winner of the Existing Building Category at the Building Commissioning Association (BCA) Northeast Chapter's 8th Annual Commissioning Summit. - October 18, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
NYPA Selects ENERActive Solutions as a Contractor Under Build Smart NY Program
Following the approval of the increased funding of $117 million in support of Build Smart NY, New York Power Authority (NYPA) authorized the award of contracts to twelve firms, including ENERActive Solutions, to implement the Statewide Energy Efficiency Program (Statewide EEP). Build Smart NY, in conjunction with Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Order 88, plans to reduce the energy consumption of state facilities by 20% by April 2020. - October 17, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored AGV Maintenance Costs
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored AGV Maintenance Costs - October 16, 2014 - No Risk Automation
PROLIM Sponsors Teamcenter on the Cloud Webinar
PROLIM is proud to be hosting a webinar - Teamcenter on the Cloud on November 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM (EST) featuring the PLM Cloud for Teamcenter. - October 15, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Increased Profitability in Material Handling
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, explored reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. There are many indicators that show two alarming statistics. The cost of labor and the associated loaded costs are increasing and the workforce for material handling... - October 11, 2014 - No Risk Automation
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Weighing AGV Costs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, 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... - October 09, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Conservation Design Forum Celebrates 20th Anniversary as a Leader in the Sustainable Environment Field
Designers of the world-renown Chicago City Hall Green Roof celebrate the firm's 20 years of pioneering design and engineering. - October 05, 2014 - Conservation Design Forum
No Risk Automation Magazine Discusses Timing of Replacing AGVs
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, will discuss the replacement of AGVs. Operation managers of manufacturing plant floors and distribution centers (DCs) ask the question at least once a quarter, "Is it time for the current AGV (automated guided vehicle) system... - October 03, 2014 - No Risk Automation
SUE Specialist, Administrative Assistant Join McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Michael Monday and Vicki Shears have joined the company’s Sarasota, Florida office. Monday comes to McKim & Creed as a subsurface utility engineering (SUE)... - October 02, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Senior CAD Professional Joins Georgia Firm
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Sasa Jezdic has joined the company’s Lawrenceville, Georgia office as a senior geomatics CAD technician. In this role, he will produce maps and drawings associated with a... - October 02, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
PrimeComposite Concrete Flooring Receives First North American Installation
Rabine Group’s jointless concrete innovation was successfully installed in Illinois. - October 01, 2014 - Rabine Group
Harry Ferris Rejoins Ross & Baruzzini
Ross & Baruzzini is pleased to announce that Harry Ferris PE, RCDD, has rejoined the firm as a senior electrical engineer and project manager. In this role, Harry will provide leadership and technical expertise for the firm and will provide clients with a wide range of solutions on highly... - September 27, 2014 - Ross & Baruzzini, Inc.
Homebuilders Enter Strategic Partnership with BluEntCAD to Outsource 3D Rendering Services
BluEntCAD, a leading provider of 3D rendering services collaborates with top homebuilders in United States and Canada to outsource 3D rendering services. - September 27, 2014 - BluEntCAD
No Risk Automation Magazine Explores AGV Purchase Reduce Labor Costs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, discussed reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. Purchasing and implementing automated guided vehicles for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs) may reduce labor costs. There are many indicators that show two... - September 26, 2014 - No Risk Automation
No Risk Automation Magazine Recommends Manufacturers Consider All Cost Factors for AGV Purchase
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an important e-news publication, recommended that all costs need to be considered when adopting automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It is critical that manufacturers and distribution center (DC) managers make an informed decision on return on investment... - September 24, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Michigan Manufacturing International Offering Comprehensive Suite of Metal Forging Solutions
Stevensville, Maryland-based Michigan Manufacturing International is now offering their global client-base access to the company’s leading-class range of metal forging services. - September 24, 2014 - Michigan Manufacturing
PROLIM Hosts a Successful Webinar on SIEMENS Teamcenter Rapid Start
PROLIM successfully conducted the “SIEMENS PLM – Teamcenter Rapid Start” webinar on September 17, 2014 featuring the Siemens Teamcenter product for NX, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, Inventor and CREO/Pro/ENGINEER. - September 24, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation
No Risk Automation Newsletter Explored Lean Process Manufacturers Adopting AGVs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the safety consideration in automation. The key factor in choosing AGV automation must always be the determination that the new automated system will operate safely in the DC or plant floor. This top priority is... - September 20, 2014 - No Risk Automation
No Risk Automation Newsletter Issue Number 6 Will Explore the Best Time to Adopt AGVs
The sixth issue of “No Risk Automation” (a monthly e-newsletter) due out October 13th, will explore the question many operation managers of manufacturing plant floors and distribution centers (DCs) ask. Is it time for the current AGV (automated guided vehicle) system to be replaced? - September 19, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Howard Hughes Building Big in The Woodlands
Hoar Construction tops out One Lake’s Edge, marking construction completion of the building structure. One Lake's Edge is an upscale apartment building in the new Hughes Landing development at The Woodlands, Texas. - September 18, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
No Risk Automation Magazine Explores Lean Process Manufacturers Adopting AGVs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the Lean process needed to purchase and implement Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs). Often AGV companies will propose a solution, obtain a purchase order, and then... - September 18, 2014 - No Risk Automation
Keith Laguaite, PE, Joins McKim & Creed's Atlanta Office as Regional Manager
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that F. Keith Laguaite, P.E. has joined the company’s Atlanta office as regional manager. - September 18, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Relegen Releases New Video Showcasing assetDNA’s RFID Capabilities for Managing Mission-Critical Assets
Relegen, a leading supplier of people and technology to asset-intensive industries, has just released a fourth new video showcasing assetDNA’s capabilities for the tracking and management of mission-critical assets such as weapons, protective equipment, search and rescue gear, and other items managed by armouries and supply departments. - September 18, 2014 - Relegen Pty Ltd
Ecora Engineering & Resource Group - Prince George Office Grand Opening
On Friday, October 3rd, 2014 from 1-5pm Ecora Engineering and Resource Group is hosting an open house event to celebrate the grand opening of their Prince George office and for an exclusive look at their growing business. - September 17, 2014 - Ecora Engineering & Resource Group
Rabine Group Hires Drew Clark as Vice President of Sales
Experienced sales professional to provide strategic initiatives for the award-winning company. - September 17, 2014 - Rabine Group
PROLIM Webinar on Siemens PDM Software - Teamcenter Rapid Start
PROLIM is proud to host the webinar Siemens PDM Software Teamcenter Rapid Start on September 17, 2014 at 10:00AM (EST) featuring Streamlining Product Development and Product Data Management Deployment. - September 13, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation
NorCal NECA Presents Energy ETC with Project Excellence Award for Zero Net Energy Project
The Northern California Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NorCal NECA) has recognized Energy ETC, Inc. of Union City, CA with a 2014 Project Excellence Award. The winning project is the Zero Net Energy Center in San Leandro, CA. Energy ETC received the award for their role... - September 11, 2014 - Energy Etc
ENERActive Solutions Brings Energy Efficiency to Iconic Chrysler Building
ENERActive Solutions, LLC was featured in an article published on Honest Buildings' website on July 29, 2014 for their energy audit and retro-commissioning project on Manhattan's Chrysler Building. - September 05, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
The Moran Group of Companies Receives All Time Historic Low EMR
The Moran Group of companies is proud to announce their new, historically low EMR of .58. - September 04, 2014 - The Moran Group
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Has Earned ISO Certification
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems is proud to have earned their ISO Certification. - September 04, 2014 - The Moran Group
Powder Coating Services Experts Michigan Manufacturing International Highlight Potential Manufacturing Industry Challenges Due to WTO Agreement Delay
Trusted Stevensville, Maryland-based powder coating services company, Michigan Manufacturing International has recently been highlighting the potential challenges arising from a delay in the latest World Trade Organization agreement. - September 03, 2014 - Michigan Manufacturing
Hoar Construction Austin Office Grows Staff Tenfold
The Austin office of Hoar Construction has made several key new hires to support large new projects and expected growth in 2015. - September 02, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC
GTA Awarded Multi-Year, Multi-Market Optimization Project
Global Technology Associates (GTA), a leading independent provider of high-value engineering, technology, and business consulting services to the telecommunications industry, announced August 26, 2014 that it has been awarded a multi-year, multi-market network optimization project by a tier 1... - August 30, 2014 - Global Technology Associates, LLC
PROLIM Webinar on Rapid Start - A New Teamcenter Implementation of SIEMENS PLM Software
PROLIM is proud to host the webinar - Siemens's Teamcenter Rapid Start on August 27, 2014 at 10:00AM (EST) featuring the latest digital lifecycle management system, with preconfigured PDM deployment. The webinar will focus on PLM for engineering users to enhance efficient product design and... - August 20, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation
John Hebert of F.E. Moran Fire Protection Joins the NFSA Future Leadership Committee
John Hebert, Vice President of F.E. Moran Fire Protection Northern Illinois has been accepted to the NFSA’s Future Leadership Committee. - August 16, 2014 - The Moran Group
DBA Prevention Fire Protection Changes Name to F.E. Moran Fire Protection
DBA Prevention Fire Protection was acquired by F.E. Moran Fire Protection in July 2010. They are now completing the transition and changing their name. - August 14, 2014 - The Moran Group
McKim & Creed Receives ACEC/NC President’s Award
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, surveying and planning firm headquartered in Raleigh, has received the President’s Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC). The award, which was presented at the ACEC/NC Annual Conference in July, is given... - August 07, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.