ThomasNet Muscles-Up Its Online Library of Information
White Papers and Need-to-Know Guides available to help those working in the industrial marketplace make better informed decisions
New York, N.Y.-July 9, 2009-From engineers to purchasing professionals, those working in the industrial marketplace now have a newly enriched library of information at ThomasNet.com. Today, the company announced the availability of hundreds of new White Papers and Need-to-Know-Guides there.
The information and workflow tools on ThomasNet.com are designed to help buyers and specifiers of parts, equipment, services and more save time, increase productivity, and make more informed supplier selections.
The White Papers Library (https://www.thomasnet.com/white-papers/) includes over 1000 technical white papers and manufacturing case studies from suppliers on topics ranging from custom manufacturing to process equipment. For example, a new white paper on "Mechanical Versus Solid State Switches" (https://www.thomasnet.com/white-papers/abstract/101367/mechanical-vs-solid-state-pressure-switches.html) explains these switches' principles of operation, and looks at accuracy, flexibility, power requirements, and other important considerations for decision-making.
Visitors can search among the White Papers by keyword, or browse titles in 17 categories. The site offers concise summaries of each paper to save research time.
In addition, ThomasNet's more than 400 Need-to-Know Guides are a new starting place for those seeking broad introductory background on common industrial products, from polymers to hinges. They provide reference material with a long "shelf life" that can be consulted regularly. For example, "Fastener Material Selection Guide" (at www.thomasnet.com/articles/hardware/fastener-materials) describes how fasteners are made, and notes the occasions when purchasers would choose stainless steel, bronze or another material. To see more Need-to-Know Guides, visit https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/.
"Increasingly, buyers of industrial products and services are turning first to the Internet for the information they need. This latest content strengthens our ability to help these professionals stay up-to-date, enhance their product and technical knowledge, and improve decision making," said Brad Mehl, Vice President of ThomasNet.com.
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About ThomasNetSM
ThomasNet (www.ThomasNet.com) is the leading online destination connecting industrial sellers and buyers worldwide. Buyers from Fortune 500 companies, the government, the military and more depend on ThomasNet to search for and purchase the products and services they need. ThomasNet provides access to over 607,000 industrial companies, indexed by 67,000 product and service categories.
ThomasNet also offers proprietary web-based technology to help industrial businesses increase sales, expand into new markets and improve efficiencies-ultimately succeeding in today's online environment. The company has more than a century of experience in the industrial market, and conducts ongoing research on buyers' and sellers' needs. ThomasNet has helped thousands of clients improve their sites with its Navigator Platform technology, which includes online catalogs, CAD drawings, e-commerce capabilities, content syndication, tracking/analytics, and more.
