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NFPA's 2012 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:47 -0400

Registration is open for Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC), which will be held August 20-22, 2012 in Oak Brook, IL. Offering hard data and expert analysis for those involved with fluid power industry, conference will provide insight and opportunities in 3 major areas: economics, industry, and networking. Also featured, Macro-Economic Speakers Forum will host IEOC economists Alan Beaulieu and John Walker along with political analyst Jim VandeHei for interactive session.

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Former Secretaries of the Treasury to Deliver Keynote at the 2012 BIO International Convention

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:47 -0400

Keynote Luncheon panel, "State of the Global Economy: A Conversation with Former Secretaries of the Treasury Robert E. Rubin and Henry M. Paulson, Jr.," will take place June 19 at 2012 BIO International Convention in Boston, MA. Moderated by BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood, panel will discuss global economic challenges, need to balance austerity and growth, as well as how such challenges and public policy reactions will affect future biotech innovation/investment.

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Hardfacing Selection Outlined In GAWDA Magazine

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:46 -0400

In order to recommend proper choice of hardfacing material for welding and joining applications, it is crucial to understand environment to which piece is exposed during operation. Dave Kiilunen, metallurgist and vice president at Cor-Met Inc., offers guidance on selecting hardfacing materials for shielded metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes in his article "Determining The Correct Hardfacing Product," which appears in Spring 2012 issue of Welding and Gases Today.

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Florida Leaders, Kaman Workers Warn Against More Cuts to Aerospace and Defense

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:46 -0400

Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.) and Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll addressed 400+ workers at Kaman Aerostructures facility in Jacksonville, FL to warn of threats to U.S. economic and military strength posed by $500 billion in sequestration budget cuts scheduled for January 2013. AIA-commissioned study found Florida could lose 39,000+ jobs if Congress does not stop these cuts. Speakers said Congress needs to act this summer to stop sequestration and enact alternative means of deficit reduction.

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Lighting Equipment Demand Strengthened During First Quarter of 2012

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:41 -0400

After ebbs and flows in 4 prior quarters, NEMA's Lighting Systems Index gained 5.2% on quarter-to-quarter basis during 2012Q1. On year-over-year basis, index increased by 3.7%, indicating that aggregate lighting equipment demand has improved appreciably since recovery began; however it remains well below levels observed during previous economic expansion. Only emergency lighting posted year-over-year decline in shipments while fixtures, ballasts, miniature lamps, and large lamps registered ...

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Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Dips in May

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:40 -0400

ELFA released May 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for Equipment Finance Industry. Overall, confidence in equipment finance market is 59.2, down slightly from April index of 62.1, reflecting uncertainty about pace of U.S. economic growth and concerns about global political and economic factors. When asked to assess business conditions over next 4 months, 17.1% of executives responding said they believe business conditions will improve, down from 23.5% in April.

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U.S. Shows Strong Leadership and Participation at the COPANT General Assembly in Brazil

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:46 -0400

Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT) held its annual General Assembly (GA) on May 6-11, 2012 in Fortaleza, Brazil. ANSI president and CEO and COPANT VP S. Joe Bhatia led U.S. presence, including 13-member delegation. Representatives of U.S. public- and private-sector standardization organizations offered significant contributions alongside other COPANT member delegations in meeting hosted by ABNT, Brazil's national standards body. Events included review of 2011-2015 Strategic Plan.

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ASTM International Steel Committee Honors F. Robert Setlak with Award of Merit

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:46 -0400

F. Robert Setlak, a metallurgical engineering consultant, has received Award of Merit from ASTM International Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys. A member of ASTM International since 1988, Setlak currently serves as user vice chairman on Committee A01 and as chairman of Subcommittees A01.20 on Tin Mill Products and A01.98 on Long-Range Planning. He has nearly 50 years of experience as a metallurgical engineer in the can manufacturing and packaging industry.

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NTSB Safety Recommendations H-12-7 through -12

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:40 -0400

Safety recommendations H-12-7 through -12, issued by NTSB for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), include development and enforcement of MCS-150 reporting requirements. Other points deal with information on FMCSA website and SaferBus mobile application, issues concerning National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), as well as development and implementation of NCCDB-based system for information about passenger carriers for prioritizing passenger carrier inspections.

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Summer Internships Allow Companies to Identify Future Employees and Leaders

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:40 -0400

Industrial Careers Pathway's free Internship and Co-Op Guide offers tips and ideas to make internship or cooperative program successful gateway to career in industrial distribution for young people. Guide defines co-ops and internships, describes benefits of programs, suggests how to get started, and provides list for further resources including links to federal compliance guidelines. Employers can access Guide when they sign up for free subscription to bi-weekly ICP Talent Tipsheet.

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IPC's Second Annual IPC Midwest Hand Soldering Competition Looks to Crown New Champ

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:40 -0400

Second annual IPC Midwest Hand Soldering Competition will take place August 22-23, 2012 in Schaumburg, IL to determine who reigns as Best Hand-Soldering Technician in the Midwest for 2012. Within half-hour time limit, participants will compete against each other to build functional electronics assembly. IPC Master Instructors will judge assemblies on soldering in accordance with IPC-A-610E Class 3 criteria, overall electrical functionality of assembly, and speed of assembly.

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Joe Robbins Receives Award of Merit for Contributions to ASTM Weathering and Durability Standards

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:40 -0400

Joe S. Robbins III, CEO of Arizona Desert Testing LLC, received ASTM International's Award of Merit from Committee G03 on Weathering and Durability for his contributions to standards activities. ASTM International member since 1984, Robbins currently chairs G03 and works on several G03 subcommittees. He also chairs Subcommittee G03.02 on Natural and Environmental Exposure Tests, actively participates as member of several other committees, and is member of SAE International.

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ASTM Composite Materials Committee Approves Standard for Damage Resistance Testing of Sandwich ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:39 -0400

ASTM D7766/D7766M, Practice for Damage Resistance Testing of Sandwich Constructions, will provide instructions for modifying composite laminate quasi-static indentation and drop weight impact test methods to determine damage resistance properties of sandwich constructions. These properties are required to design composite sandwich constructions, to demonstrate structure is sufficiently durable and exhibits either no damage or limited damage under specific damage-producing events in ...

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ASTM International Committee on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Appoints Ted Wierzbanowski as Chairman

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:46 -0400

ASTM International Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems has elected Ted Wierzbanowski, director of UAS airspace integration at AeroVironment Inc. in Monrovia, CA, as its new chairman. Wierzbanowski will lead committee as it focuses on development and approval of small UAS standards in the National Airspace System. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel and experimental test pilot, Wierzbanowski has been involved in advanced aircraft development since the early 1980s.

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ASTM International Committee on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Appoints Ted Wierzbanowski as Chairman

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:31:34 -0400

ASTM International Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) elected Ted Wierzbanowski, director of UAS airspace integration at AeroVironment Inc. in Monrovia, CA, as its new chairman. As such, Wierzbanowski will lead F38 as it focuses on development and approval of technical standards required for operation of small UAS in National Airspace System. Wierzbanowski also chairs Subcommittee F38.02 on Flight Operations and is member of Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft.

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ISO Releases New Digital Object Identifier Standard

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:46 -0400

ISO 26324:2012 provides system for assigning unique international identification code to objects for use on digital networks. Standard offers means of identifying entity over Internet, used primarily for sharing with interested user community or managing as intellectual property. In addition, ISO 26324:2012 gives syntax, description, and resolution functional components of digital object identifier system, as well as general principles for creation, registration, and administration of DOI ...

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ASTM Amusement Rides Committee Focuses on Trampoline Park Safety

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:31:34 -0400

With input of suppliers, inspectors, operators, and consumers, Trampoline Court Task Group developed ASTM WK35776, New Practice for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Major Modification of Trampoline Courts. Jeff Platt, chairman of International Association of Trampoline Parks, called this standard "key to providing an enjoyable participatory experience" for guests and is pleased with the group's dedication and commitment.

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Minnesota Unveils a Compelling 50-Year Vision and Guiding Principles for Transportation