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Fiber Laser Pioneer, Dr. Valentin P. Gapontsev Awarded 2009 Arthur L. Schawlow Award

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

At 28th ICALEO®, LIA awarded fiber-laser pioneer and entrepreneur Dr. Valentin P. Gapontsev with 2009 Arthur L. Schawlow Award. Gapontsev holds numerous worldwide patents for laser-related devices and components and founded IPG Photonics Corp. in Russia in 1990. First presented in 1982, award recognizes individuals who have made distinguished contributions to applications of lasers in science, industry, or education. It consists of silver metal, $2,000 cash award, and citation.

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ASHRAE Handbook Becomes More Accessible in Online Format

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

ASHRAE Handbook is now available by subscription online for simplified access to HVAC&R information. Text is searchable and includes live links to figures, tables, footnotes, equations, and other web references. Online version also allows for navigation among all four current handbook volumes, with live cross-reference links. This most widely cited reference source for HVAC&R technology worldwide is accessible from any computer with Internet connection.

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SPE® Honors All-New Ford® Taurus® Sedan with 2009 Vehicle ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ford Motor Co. will be honored with SPE® International Automotive Division's Vehicle Engineering Team Award (VETA) for significant use of innovative plastics content on 2010MY Taurus® sedan. Pete Reyes, chief program engineer-Taurus at Ford, will accept this award during SPE's 39th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala on November 12, 2009 in Livonia, MI. VETA recognizes technical achievements of those whose work has led to integration of polymeric materials on notable vehicles.

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TIA Releases Updated TIA TPMS Relearn Chart

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

TIA TPMS Relearn Chart, updated to include all 2009 and select 2010 model-year cars, also feature NAPA sensor and service pack numbers. Created to provide technicians with one-stop resource for all major replacement sensor manufacturers' specifications, chart helps ensure installation of correct replacement sensor while minimizing risk of damage. Two sections, domestic and imported vehicles, list vehicles by make, model, and year.

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TIA Announces Launch of Redesigned Web Site

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Located at www.tireindustry.org, TIA's redesigned website provides better organization of information and drop-down menus to facilitate navigation of vast library of information. In coming months, TIA will be working to make existing information better and more helpful, and is also considering adding more interactive features and content.

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Presentations Sought for ASTM International Workshop on Fuel Corrosivity and Material ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Presentations are welcome for July 10, 2010 workshop in Kansas City, MO that will address corrosivity and material compatibility aspects of petroleum and alternative liquid fuels as well as their impact on materials used in various systems. Interested presenters must submit 300-500 word abstract via email to workshop chairs by Jan. 15, 2010. Presenters are also welcome to submit their formal papers to online Journal of ASTM International.

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Three Machine Vision Trade Associations Reach Agreement to Develop Global Industry Standards

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

During VISION trade fair, leaders from Automated Imaging Association, European Machine Vision Association, and Japan Industrial Imaging Association signed agreement to cooperatively develop and promote global machine vision standards. According to Jeff Burnstein, President of AIA, this will benefit machine vision users and suppliers by accelerating pace of standards development, avoiding overlapping efforts, and creating more awareness of new standards.

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ANSI Congratulates Jim Pauley, Recipient of NEMA Kite and Key Award

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

ANSI congratulates James T. Pauley, vice chairman of the ANSI Board of Directors, for winning the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 2009 Kite and Key Award, which recognizes those who have advanced the interest of the electroindustry through active and sustained involvement in NEMA activities. In addition to his extensive involvement in standardization activities, Pauley has authored multiple papers for the electrical industry.

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SPE® Names Hall of Fame Winner for 39TH-Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

First use of engineering thermoplastic on a vertical body panel was Hall of Fame winner of SPE® International's 39th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition. The 1987MY Buick® LeSabre® T-Type sports coupe produced by General Motors Corp used Noryl GTX® 910 resin, an MPPE/PA copolymer supplied by GE Plastics. Thermoplastic body panels have since been translated into fenders on other vehicles as well as tractors and lawnmowers for home and agricultural use.

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PDMA's Visions Magazine Announces "Best of Visions" 2008 Award Winner

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Written by Claire-Juliette Beale, article that addresses how the Web and online communities are transforming landscape of innovation and new product development won Best of Visions award for 2008. Titled "How Online Communities Are Changing the NPD Landscape - An Introduction to the Value of this New Tool - part one," article provides blueprint for companies determined to innovate in most cost-effective and creative way possible.

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Pacific Rim Summit Will Highlight Production of Renewable Chemicals through Biotechnology

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

BIO 2009 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will be held November 8-11, 2009, in Honolulu. Presentations will include New Biopolymers and Biomonomer Platforms, Biobutanol, Stimulation of Methane Generation from Coal, and Commercialization of Renewable Chemicals. Renewable chemicals meet most important environmental goals, according to Brent Erickson, and in many cases, they are competitively available along with fossil-resource based chemicals.

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Funding a Diverse Portfolio of Clean Vehicle and Energy Technologies is Right Choice for America

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

According to EDTA, NHA, and USFCC, comprehensive approach to advancing transportation and clean energy technologies embodied in FY 2010 Energy and Water Development Appropriation is best way to assure that nation ends its dependence on imported fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Bill allocates $311 million to vehicle electrification and advanced combustion systems, $220 million for advanced biofuels, and $283 million for hydrogen and fuel cells in all applications.

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Air Transport Association Urges U.S. Climate Negotiators to Oppose Climate Change Tax ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In letter to Todd Stern, ATA urges support for ICAO to lead global sectoral framework for aviation and climate change and to oppose proposal for International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy. Proposal targets airlines/passengers with exorbitant tax to fund climate-change adaptation measures in developing countries. Letter cites ICAO track record in addressing aviation environmental issues. It also says tax would remove vital airline funds and damage already financially crippled industry.

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ANSI Welcomes New Members

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) welcomed several new members in October 2009. Commenting on the benefits of membership, ANSI's director of membership development, Brian Meincke, cited access to information and business intelligence not available elsewhere as well as discounts on various products and services. Also emphasized was the opportunity to build relationships that empower members with voice and influence over standardization and conformity assessment decisions.

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NADCA's New Web Site Design Features Improved Navigation

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In addition to easier navigation, NADCA's web site features updated news system, calendar program that includes all NADCA events, and new advertising system. Web site connects visitors to NADCA resources, and especially helps connect NADCA members to benefits they receive from association. Additional features include information on die casting, marketing, company directories, events, memberships, government affairs, education, technology, and publications.

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Sessions to Boost Efficiency, Sustainability of Contractor Projects Featured at AHR Expo

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Scheduled for Jan 25-27, 2010 AHR Expo will include Construction Management session, which will address whether systems commissioning will improve contractors' ability to perform well, and preconstruction management basics for mechanical engineers and contractors on design-build/design-assist projects. Another session, Cost/Benefit Analysis Methodology and Tools Needed by Owners, will provide an understanding of high-performance building cost-benefit analysis with focus on LEED rating ...

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Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Elects New Members, Officers

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

At annual meeting, FMA elected Jeffrey Knauf, president of Medalist Laserfab, Inc.; Carlos Mendizabal-Perez, VP of Industrias Selbor SA DE CV; Paul Russo, VP of George A. Mitchell Company; and Ed Severson, senior metallurgist/process engineer of Wilson Tool International to board of directors. Current board members John Koschwanez, VP of Independence Tube Corporation's Marseilles Division, and Tom Nederpel, consultant with VGAN, Inc. were elected chairman and vice chairman, respectively.

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ASTM Amusement Ride Safety Standards Committee Meets in Toronto

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

From October 15-17, more than 100 attendees, including representatives from 8 countries participated in meeting in Toronto, Canada, held by ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices. Event encompassed nearly 40 technical meetings to review existing standards as well as new standards in development. A broad spectrum of issues ranging from restraint design to aquatic play elements and trains were addressed.

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TRFA Launches New Website

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Located at www.trfa.org, TRFA's newly designed website provides access to member information and wealth of industry information. Site includes Q and A section titled ASK TRFA, where users can ask technical, logistics, and management questions regarding thermoset resin industry. Site also provides list of more than 160 regulatory acronyms published by TRFA Regulatory Affairs Committee. Members-Only section will continue to feature access to all TRFA Technical Paper Presentations.

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Third Quarter GDP: Nonresidential Fixed Investment Down Slightly

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

According to U.S. Commerce Department's Oct 29 GDP report, nonresidential fixed investment decreased 2.5% during 3rd quarter of 2009 compared to 9.6% loss in previous quarter. Meanwhile, residential fixed investment jumped 23.4% in 3rd quarter of 2009 from 23.3% loss in 2nd quarter. According to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu, decline in business investment is occurring during period of robust federal spending, which implies that privately generated and financed activity remains subdued.

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ASHRAE, UNEP Further Work in Protecting the Ozone