Parker Hannifin Corp.
Oxford, MI 48371
Nov 20, 2009 Rated for continuous operation at pressures to 6,090 psi, 95 cc/rev VP1-095 suits mobile applications where power and precise control of multiple functions is required. IT can be mounted directly to truck PTO and supplies hydraulic system with precise amount of oil required to improve performance and control. Variable flow capability (up to 52 gpm) reduces heat generation, possibly eliminating need for oil cooler, while 11-piston design minimizes noise and pulsation levels.

Liquid Container/Plaxicon
West Chicago, IL 60185
Nov 20, 2009 ThermaSet(TM) hot-fill, wide-mouth polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers include stock and custom jars that offer sustained thermal stability at 205°F and shrinkage of less than 1%. Based on proprietary process that increases PET's glass transition point and barrier properties, products feature structural design that includes base that absorbs pressure and vacuum. Food manufacturers can choose from 5 different stock designs: 18, 24, and 32 oz round or 45 and 48 oz grip jars.

Supercritical Fluid Technologies, Inc.
Newark, DE 19711
Nov 20, 2009 Designed to perform extraction in supercritical fluid media, Model SFT-100XW accommodates pressure vessels up to 500 mL and may be configured to run with multiple vessels. Dual sapphire syringe pump technology pressurizes stainless steel vessel, while integrated pre-heater ensures consistent temperature of fluid delivered to extraction vessel. With optional co-solvent pump, Model SFT-100XW can be used for extraction of moderately polar compounds.

Electro Standards Laboratories
Cranston, RI 02921 3403
Nov 20, 2009 Model 9450 DB25 Switch allows users to switch equipment to voice or data ports by turning one knob on front panel. Manual control eliminates need for power supply, and nullification of plugging/unplugging cables eliminates connector wear. Supplied in rack-mount, all-aluminum enclosure that provides EMI/RFI shielding, single-channel product uses sealed precious metal contact switching mechanism with all 25 pins supported.

Pico Technology Ltd
St Neots Cambridge PE19 1QB  United Kingdom
Nov 20, 2009 CAN Test Box allows access to 16 pins of diagnostic connector that is fitted to all modern vehicles, enabling user to check power, ground, and CAN Bus signal quality. Test leads enable connection of automotive scopes to monitor signals. Unit's 4 mm sockets are backlit by LEDs to show state of each pin. Powered by diagnostic connector, product also includes 2.5 m cable and pass-through connector to hook up scan tool and scope simultaneously.

Super Micro Computer, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95131
Nov 20, 2009 Supporting up to 20 dual-socket server blades in one 7U enclosure, TwinBlade(TM) offers 0.35U density per node, 1,440 processing cores per 42U rack, and Mellanox 40 Gbps QDR InfiniBand switches. Thermal and cooling systems, combined with 94% power supply efficiency, optimize performance-per-watt. This SBI-7226T-T2 blade-based server system is suited for high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

PIAB Vacuum Products
Hingham, MA 02043
Nov 20, 2009 Ovular DURAFLEX® suction cup, OF25x70P, is available with male G3/8 in. fitting insert featuring swivel function prior to actual locking sequence. Available for red (PU40) and green (PU60) cups, fitting insert is made of brass and uses rotating function until suction cup is completely locked/tightened. This facilitates exact positioning of suction cup, which is important when used on oblong and narrow surfaces. Mesh filter on fitting insert keeps coarse particles out of vacuum system.

Jtag Technologies Inc
Stevensville, MD 21666
Nov 20, 2009 DataBlaster JT 37x7/PCIe offers sustained test clock speeds of up to 40 MHz and uses Enhanced Throughput Technology(TM) to support memories with data-bus widths from 1 bit to 64 Kbit. Unit includes 4 synchronized test access ports (TAP) that support multiTAP test targets or gang programming of 4 TAP targets. It features QuadPOD(TM) with high-speed signal conditioning, logic threshold adjustments, and cable delay compensations. Flash image buffer memory is expandable to 128 Mbits.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Buchanan, MI 49107-1801
Nov 20, 2009 Powered by integrated brushless, 24 Vdc motor, MSC-EL maintenance-free mini-slide is available in different standard lengths and can travel to any position from 50-150 mm. Ready-to-install design requires users to screw it on, connect 3 cables, and parameterize up to 16 positions to be approached via PC. Max load is 5 kg for horizontal motion and 2.5 kg for vertical applications, and repeatable positioning is available to 0.01 mm.

Pico Technology Ltd
St Neots Cambridge PE19 1QB  United Kingdom
Nov 20, 2009 Featuring 350 MHz bandwidth on all 4 channels and 1 GS memory buffer, PicoScope 6000 Series can connect to any Windows® XP/Vista/7 computer with USB 2.0 interface. Standard capabilities include spectrum analysis, advanced triggering, and serial decoding. Additional features include built-in function generator, arbitrary waveform generator, mask limit testing, switchable bandwidth limiting on each channel, as well as switchable 1 MW and 50 W inputs.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Plus: Geek Laws that Should Exist, Tech Support Cheat Sheet (Flowchart) and Santas Want their Flu Vaccines.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009

Following several consecutive months of promising growth, manufacturing production began to slow in October, signaling a recovery in the industrial sector that will likely be slower and more fragile than many expected.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009

Unions today are composed of a greater share of women, Hispanics, Asian Pacific Americans and more-educated workers, according to new data that also indicate a shift in unionized labor away from manufacturing toward services.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009

Military veterans returning to the workforce do so at a difficult time, with unemployment still high and rising competition for fewer openings in the U.S. However, the private sector still offers job opportunities specifically for the nation's vets.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009

Plus: Asian Manufacturers Post Stronger Growth, European Recovery Remains Mixed, New Jobless Claims Drop and MORE.

New Standard Announced for Data Systems on Agricultural Tractors

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Saint Joseph, MI 49085  
November 20, 2009 - Published in English and French, International Standard ISO 11783-12:2009 provides diagnostic system requirements for serial data network systems on forestry or agricultural tractors. It prescribes method and format of electronic transfer of data between sensors, actuators, control elements, and information storage and display units. These may be part of tractor or implement, whether mounted, semi-mounted, towed, or self-propelled implements.

AEM Salutes Member Companies for Industry Service

Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4879  
November 20, 2009 - AEM has presented Milestone Member plaques to 8 companies in recognition of their industry support through longtime and continuous participation in the association. Erie Strayer Co. is a 75-year member, while Fairfield Manufacturing Co., Firestone Agricultural Tire Co., Manitou North America, The Timken Co., and Weasler Engineering are all 50-year members. Two 25-year companies included Amerequip and Bush Hog LLC.

Register Today: Upcoming ANSI Workshop on Accreditation of Certificate-Issuing Bodies

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
November 20, 2009 - Scheduled for Feb 11-12, 2010, event will introduce American National Standard ASTM E2659-09, Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, and Institute's Certificate Accreditation Program (ANSI-CAP). Stakeholders will learn requirements for developing education/training course that has assessment at the end to determine if learning outcomes have been achieved. Workshop will also cover terminology, significance, and use of standard as well as requirements for certificate issuers.

ANSI Participates in GSO Workshop on Best Practices for Standardization Worldwide

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
November 20, 2009 - ANSI, along with many international stakeholders, participated in workshop on best practices for standardization around the world, held by Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization. Gary W. Kushnier, ANSI Vice President of international policy, discussed increasing use of international standards by regulators and business to facilitate market access, as well as ways to work cooperatively to minimize duplicative testing and certification requirements.

ISO To Hold Workshop on Guidelines for Sustainable Business Districts

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
November 20, 2009 - Held by ISO on January 28-29, 2010 in Paris, workshop is intended to kick off development of International Workshop Agreement (IWA). It will provide principles of sustainable development for business districts, including framework to establish core set of indicators and performance assessment methodology as well as guide of best practices. Topics included for further discussion include business district definition, sustainable construction, energy management, and urban management.

AVANTech Awarded Hanford Groundwater Treatment System

Cove Four Goes Green & Expands Product Line

Techno CNC Offers $1,000 Holiday Discount on CNC Router Machines!

RGF's REME(TM) HVAC Cell and Guardian Air PHI(TM) Cell Make Progress in Mexico

Saelig Introduces W7100 - New Embedded-Internet 8051 MCU Hard-Wired TCP/IP for Stability, "Instant-on"

New Production Building Ground Breaking Ceremony on September 25th

Emerson Bearing Rolls Out New Online Catalog from ThomasNet

Molex Offers Safety Program to Electrical Safety Industry for Hands-on Training and Awareness for Common Electrical Safety Hazards

Johnson Controls Named SDM Systems Integrator of the Year

NAG Announces Global Expansion

Greif Adds to Portfolio in Scandinavia

ADM Tronics Expands Product Lines By Acquiring Assets of Antistatic Industries of Delaware, Inc.

Autoquip Acquires American Lifts

Raven Industries to Buy Assets of Ranchview, Inc.

Johnson Matthey Expands Its Stationary Emissions Control Capabilities By Acquiring Applied Utility Systems, Inc. (AUS) from Catalytic Solutions Inc.

AEM Elects 2010 Officers, Directors

Waugh Joins DISC-LOCK International Executive Team

Lanly Company Announces the Addition of Martin F. Marincic to the Position of Director of Sales and Marketing

Holder Shredder Salesman for US and Canada

PTDA Presents Prestigious Warren Pike Award to Alan Haveson

Great Customer Service Just Got Better as Emedco Announces the Launch of their Updated and Enhanced Website

T . J. Banisch, LLC Announces chemswap.com

Emerson Bearing Rolls Out New Online Catalog from ThomasNet

New Haskel Product Overview and Liquid Pump Brochures

Calibration Guide Now Available From Dickson

LED Driver enables lighting effects in portable applications.

Bluetooth® Reader offers hands-free network log-on.

Interface Module endows Siemens' ET200S with CANopen support.

Smart Card Reader can be used in hygienic environments.

Semi-Regulated Bus Converters offer 6 power levels.

Air Conditioning Units come in wall and ceiling models.

Mini Toggle Switches offer thousands of design combinations.

Plate Saws balance productivity and precision.

Silicon Protection Arrays offer ESD protection of ±30 kV.

Cartridge Fuses suit audio and medical equipment.

Optical Contact withstands harsh environments.

Racks and Pinion Systems offer options for flexibility.

Subminiature SMT Fuse has 40 A current rating.

Folding Wheelchair is transit ready and WC19 compliant.

Semisolid Pipe Sealant Stick does not spill or leak.

Pipe Coupling facilitates multi-directional movement of hoses.

Fluorescent Parabolic Luminaire features 2-lamp design.

Fanless Industrial Panel PC comes with 15 in. XGA TFT LCD.

Angular Servo Inclinometers suit all-weather applications.

Clear Epoxy Encapsulant has pourable formulation.

Ultrasonic Sensors detect solid, powder, or liquid media.

RJ45 Network Switch offers 24 independent channels.

Key Switches has electrical/mechanical life of 1,000 cycles.

WAN Optimization Software supports Steelhead appliances.

Embedded Radios target government and military OEMs.

Security Module ICs provides solution for system designers.

Online Video Software offers live streaming capabilities.

Financial Software helps hospitals meet revenue recovery goals.

Touchscreen LCD Monitors work with Extron Annotator.

PCIe 2.0 Gen 1 UARTs offer up to 25 Mbps serial data rate.

Cloud Computing Software enables single sign on for Google Apps.

HVAC Filtration Media promotes efficient operation.

Stain Removing Chemical Formula cleans carpet and upholstery.

DB25 Switch allows voice or data switching via knob.

32-Bit Flash MCU enhances 8- and 16-bit applications.

ZigBee Evaluation Kit targets home network designers.

Flash MCUs suit inverter- and motor-control applications.

Pulse Width Modulation Controller improves efficiency and space.

Automotive Systems ICs enhance in-vehicle networks.

Connector Inserts optimize EPBX connector contact density.

Dual-Core Microcontrollers target pay TV market.

VDSL Managed Switch targets multi-dwelling applications.

Remote Access Software supports Windows 7 and WLAN roaming.

ISO Standard covers data systems on agricultural tractors.

Controller-to-Controller Module supports over 130 protocols.

Battery Charger charges multiple batteries in parallel.

Solids Handling Pump has clean-in-place design.

Misting Pump suits portable and stationary applications.

Multi-Function Carpet Cleaners clean hard floors.

Diffuse Reflectance Probe suits near-IR/UV-visible analysis.

Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds provide UL-V0 flame retardance.

Touch Panel PC is offered in 19 or 20 in. versions.

Training Course focuses on plastics testing techniques.

Training Course focuses on fire hazards in oxygen systems.

FMA Poll shows teen disinterest in manufacturing careers.

ASTM to present training course on gasoline.

Healthcare Facility Design Guide improves energy efficiency.

ANSI announces availability of BSI standards at Webstore.

SIAA Summit to feature keynote speaker Ken Auletta.

Virtual Meeting Session emphasized textile industry sustainability.

Forklift Distributor Profile notes expansion despite economy.

MHEDA Online Magazine focuses on leadership.

BASF Scores Big at SPE® Automotive Innovation Awards Gala Two Category Wins, Two Finalist Placements

Johnson Controls Secures Facilities Management Win with Barclays

New Release of Innovative Planning Software for Assembly and Packaging Applications

High Speed, Low Profile Linear Motion Systems Are Easy to Install and Low Cost!

Wireless MODBUS(TM) Gateway