B & H Labeling Systems
Ceres, CA 95307
May 09, 2008 Suited for low- to mid-speed operations, Marathon® SLA handles containers from 8 oz to 3 liters at speeds of 50-250 containers/min. System features SMARTdrive(TM) 4-axis servomotor drive-train with automatic label registration and timing, and 10 in. color touchscreen operator interface with drop-down menus, graphics, and navigation bars. All electrical components reside in single cabinet, which can be mounted to side of labeler or placed remotely, up to 80 ft away.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
May 09, 2008 Housed in 4 x 4 mm MLPQ 12-pin package, AS7620 step-down DC-DC converter provides early-power-fail warning and power-good signals to microcontrollers that cannot afford to lose critical data during power failure or brown-out. Available with fixed 3.3 V output or adjustable output between 1.2 V and VIN, hysteretic device features input voltage range of 3.6-32 V. It delivers up to 500 mA with efficiency up to 93%. Unit operates on less than 37 µA when delivering 500 µA of output current.

Hewlett Packard
Houston, TX 77269-2000
May 09, 2008 Model HP MCS G2, designed for data centers with dense computing infrastructure and limited space, can simultaneously cool 2 server racks or concentrate up to 35 kW to cool single rack. Supporting up to 2,000 lb of servers, storage, and blades, system uses 15.8 gpm for max cooling, and features adjustable temperature set point, polycarbonate front door to reduce ambient noise, and automatic door release mechanism.

Welch-Allyn Lighting
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153
May 09, 2008 Long-life replacement halogen reading lamp, part number 998502-18, is FAA-PMA approved for Airbus models A319, A320, A321, A330 and A340. Lamp lifetime is rated at 5,100 hours, helping to reduce maintenance, while providing high-brightness, high-quality output.

Flomerics Inc.
Marlborough, MA 01752
May 09, 2008 Based on same mathematical principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics, but embedded in CAD, EFD v8.2 features optimized mesher for solving complicated models. By recognizing features and parameters on imported solid body, program allows users to modify geometry parameters to take advantage of what-if testing, regardless of where solid model was created. Motion may be added to model components in user-defined animations to allow for realistic visualization of results.

NCCS
NewPort Beach, CA 92660
May 09, 2008 NCL multiaxis machining software for aerospace, automotive, and turbomachinery industry allows all NCL variable names to have up to 64 characters, including geometry names, scalars, macro names, and labels. With maximum subscript value of 1,000,000, 5-axis-capable software supports input line length of 1,024 characters.

STMicroelectronics
GENEVA   Switzerland
May 09, 2008 STW55NM60ND Super-Junction FDmesh(TM) II MOSFET is 600 V N-channel unit offering on-resistance of 0.060 W. It also features peak drain current of 51 A. FDmesh super-junction architecture combines vertical structure with conventional strip MOSFET, which is designed in TO-247 package. Product has high dv/dt rating for reliability during switching, particularly in bridge-type topologies including Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) under light-load conditions.

Hardinge Workholding Division
Elmira, NY 14902
May 09, 2008 Offered as true chuck-and-bar machine, SR 200 BB (Big Bore) can cut tough materials and handle deep interrupted cuts while maintaining overall part accuracy. Vibration damping is accomplished through heavy-duty linear roller guides mounted to Harcrete®-reinforced cast iron base. In addition to various multi-tasking functions, unit incorporates 30 hp, 4,000 rpm spindle; Sure-Grip lever type 10 in., 3-jaw chuck; and Hardinge/GE Fanuc i-Series SR control unit.

Mountz, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95112
May 09, 2008 Operating with HSD sensor controlled hand torque multipliers, Portable Torque Meter (PTT 2000) facilitates and expedites process of setting up and running auditing tool tests as well as transfer, analysis, and storage of test data for QC documentation. Hand-held unit, designed for torque/angle analysis and data collection, is suited for checking/auditing pipe flanges, pressurized connections, and other critical fastened joints. Up to 5,000 readings can be stored.

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.
Sturtevant, WI 53177
May 09, 2008 Maximizing speed of filling operation for bulk ingredient packagers, 3500 Digitronic® Net Weigh Auger Filler with Bag Clamp incorporates load cells and utilizes bulk/dribble method to precisely fill dry powders within accuracies of ±.25%. No bag/No fill feature minimizes product waste by halting filling process if sensor identifies bag damage. Customized to requirements of end user, filler includes dust collector and Allen-Bradley-based control package as standard.

Fri, 09 May 2008

It's that time of year again, when many of us buy Mom a mixed bouquet in the supermarket and extend an invitation to a mediocre brunch - and maybe even foot the bill - hoping it makes up for the other 364 days of the year when we fail to return her calls. Ungrateful progeny . . .

Thu, 08 May 2008

Airbus customers are braced for more A380 delays. In a letter to customers this week, Airbus highlighted the "challenging" production schedule of its A380 and hinted at new delays. Meanwhile, labor unrest continues to jeopardize both Europe's troubled aircraft maker and rival Boeing's efforts to keep current production and delivery schedules.

Wed, 07 May 2008

No doubt, things are gloomy and it's a lot easier to get down about an unstable economy and its job opportunities. Yet, as Inc.com recently pointed out, some of America's iconic companies began and flourished in gloomy times.

Tue, 06 May 2008

Even though the real bears just awoke from hibernation, the United States economy has been what you'd expect of a bear going into hibernation — falling heartbeat rate and metabolism. So too for manufacturers, today's situation seems more like an indefinitely long sleep with no way of knowing when spring will come.

Mon, 05 May 2008

... March New Orders, Disposable Income, Consumer Confidence, Photovoltaic Cell Advancement and MORE.

RIA & IAQA Sign Memo of Understanding

Restoration Industry Association
Columbia, MD 21046-1595  
May 9, 2008 - The RIA and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have signed a memo of understanding, formalizing their intention to collaborate on a number of industry initiatives. Established in 1998, IAQA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, comprising both individuals and corporations who share an interest in indoor environmental issues. The RIA, founded in 1946, has served as the trade association for the cleaning and restoration industry.

Drinking Water Week Highlights Importance of Protecting and Conserving Water Resources

American Water Works Association
Denver, CO 80235  
May 9, 2008 - According to Gary Zimmerman, AWWA Executive Director, periodic drought conditions, population shifts, and general increased demand on water supplies have caused many to rethink the way we approach our water supply. Several years of drought across parts of the United States have strained water resources. The water community is exploring new technologies to develop alternative sources of clean, drinkable water, including desalination and water reuse.

Data Center Case Studies Focus of ASHRAE Book

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Atlanta, GA 30329  
May 9, 2008 - Titled "High Density Data Centers - Case Studies and Best Practices", ASHRAE book provides range of ventilation schemes that demonstrate how loads can be cooled using various approaches. Some case studies covered in book include National Center for Environmental Prediction, San Diego Supercomputer Center, NYC Financial Services Data Center, Georgia Institute of Technology Data Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Data Center, and Hewlett-Packard Richardson Datacool(TM) Data Center.

RIA Sponsors First-Ever Leadership Summit

Restoration Industry Association
Columbia, MD 21046-1595  
May 9, 2008 - Scheduled for May 7-8, 2008, invitation-only Leadership Summit will feature keynote address by Chuck Rumbarger, President of Organization Guidance Group, on leadership and power of associations. Robert N. Bradshaw, Jr, CEO of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia, will discuss how to understand basics of legislative issues. And RIA's Executive Director, Donald Manger, will facilitate discussion of how to use power of associations to effect positive legislative changes.

New SME DVD Shows Real-World Applications of Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID)

Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Dearborn, MI 48121  
May 9, 2008 - Part of Manufacturing Insight® Video Series, "RFID: Tool Tracking Solutions" shows infrastructure and technology behind RFID as well as real-world applications, challenges, and advantages of using RFID. Viewers will visit 4 manufacturing companies, including Traxle Manufacturing, maker of precision-metallic components; Absky, manufacturer of carbon composites; Witman, producer of automation systems for plastics industry; and The Nordam Group, manufacturers of aircraft components.

FUTEK Increases Calibration Testing Capacity to 130,000 Lbs in Tension & Compression

GAOFiberOptics Inc. Releases 622Mbps SFP Transceivers

StorageCraft Releases ShadowProtect 3.2

New Motor Roller Announcement Pulse(TM)Roller

Assorted Style Projection Screens from AARCOVISION

Met-Pro Corporation Named as Top Manufacturing Company

Met-Pro Corporation to Report First Quarter Earnings on May 22

Combined Shareholders' Meeting of May 7, 2008

Sigma-Aldrich to Present at the Baird 2008 Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Honeywell to Present at Electrical Products Group Conference

Greif, Inc. Acquires Vietnam Steel Drum Facility

Goodfellow Acquires the Technical Glass Company

MTS Signs Agreement to Acquire SANS Group

Honeywell Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Metrologic Instruments, Innovator of Scanner Technology

Superior Plant Services Purchased by Actuant

Raymond Vice President Retires After Four Decades in Materials Handling

Indium Corporation Announces Promotion

Mr. Patrick Handyside - Sales Engineer

Bayer MaterialScience LLC CEO Greg Babe to Give Keynote Address at American Society for Quality Conference

EMS Chief Financial Officer Don Scartz to Retire and Company Veteran Gary Shell to Succeed Scartz as CFO

The New Way to Buy Direct From Cornell

Tyco Electronics Offers Free, Downloadable HDMI(TM) 1.3 Whitepaper to Help Designers Add ESD Protection without Sacraficing Performance

Victrex Launches www.victrexenergy.com, A New Global Resource For Energy Engineers

Web Site Compares Threadlocking Adhesives and Mechanical Fasteners

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Launches New and Improved Website