Atlona Technologies
San Jose, CA 95131
May 15, 2008 Featuring VGA inputs and HDMI outputs, Models AT-HDMI500 and AT-HDMI510VGA are designed to seamlessly integrate desktop or laptop computer into HD display system. Units will take any PC resolution up to WUXGA and Mac, and scale it to HD resolution up to 1,080 p. Equipped with local monitor loop out, Model AT-HDMI510 enables user to connect computer's monitor and HDTV, even if there is only 1 VGA output on computer.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63017
May 15, 2008 Supplied as heavy-duty solution, Contender® comes with CA 2460 cutting attachment, 315FC handle, 350 regulators with gauge guards, 25 ft T grade hose, 1-1-101 cutting tip, No. 6 MFA, striker, and professional toolbox. Built-in check valves and flashback arrestors are also included, promoting safety during operation.

Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
May 15, 2008 Made entirely of specially treated AISI 316L Stainless steel to ensure corrosion resistance, E-ZEE Flow incorporates self-cleaning feature and can be used for applications such as in-floor heating, swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and driveway snowmelts. Titanium version is also available for highly corrosive water conditions. Industrial applications include oil coolers, transmission and engine coolers, boiler sample coolers, and waste water heat recovery.

Lowell Corp.
West Boylston, MA 01583
May 15, 2008 Featuring model 51QR ratchet handle and 5 x 3½ in. long deep well sockets, 511X Wrench Kit is designed for applications in plant maintenance, repair, operation, and production as well as construction and pipeline work. Bolt-Thru design allows bolts to pass entirely through arm head and product includes quick release feature. Sockets are made of machined steel while handle is made of cast iron. Hexagonal sockets of 7/8, 15/16, 1 1/16, 1 1/8, and 1¼ in. are included.

Duraline Div., J.B. Nottingham & Co., Inc.
Islandia, NY 11749
May 15, 2008 Quick disconnect 6 Wire connectors are offered in range from 1-30 A 600 V max and are available for cable sizes 10 and 12 AWG. They can be molded to 6 conductor type SOOW 600 V cable. Exceeding OSHA and NEMA requirements, quick disconnect connectors are suitable for IEC Class IP67 and NEMA Class 6 applications.

Advanced Media Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
May 15, 2008 Conforming to CompactFlash Association Standard, Ridata 233x Lightning Series provides dual-channel data throughput for 233x reading speed and 80x writing speed. Card supports 8- or 16-bit host transfers with any host speed using IORDY. It includes automatic power management feature, embedded Error Correction Code, and forward and backward functionality. Product is compatible with host ATA disk I/O BIOS, DOS, and Windows file system, utilities, and application software.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
May 15, 2008 Single-axis, 2 x 2.5 in. servo motor controller features CAN option that can be configured for peer-to-peer, master, or slave. This allows controllers to share I/O and register with other CANopen enabled SilverDust controllers or 3rd party devices. Accessed through DB15HD port, 7 bidirectional I/O, 12-48 V input power, and communications signals can be separated using QCI-BOB, QCI-BO-B1, and QCI-BO-B1A breakouts, or QCI-BO-B52 breakout can be used for 24 V I/O operations.

Fluid Components Intl.
San Marcos, CA 92069 5115
May 15, 2008 Featuring intelligent design with no-moving parts, remote mount ST50 measures air flow from 1-125 sfps, nitrogen from 1-150 sfps, and compressed air from 4-400 msps. Accuracy is +1% of reading and +0.5% of full scale. Transmitter, which includes full digital display, can be mounted up to 50 ft away from thermal mass flow sensor in process piping and connected via two 0.50 in. FNPT cables. Housed in aluminum, epoxy-coated enclosure with NEMA 4X rating, meter operates from 40 to 100°F.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 15, 2008 Designed for setup and automation of NEXACT® linear motors, Model E-861 provides open and closed-loop modes. For closed-loop operation, high-resolution linear encoder input is provided, backed up by required DSP processing power. For open-loop-operation, step size, count, and frequency can be set by software. Velocity of 10 mm/s and more with nanometer resolution is obtained. Up to 16 controllers can be networked and controlled over single PC interface.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 15, 2008 Modular Digital Piezo Controller System E-712 offers up to 50 kHz sensor update rate. It includes 20-bit D/A converters enabling subnanometer position resolution over travel ranges of over 1,000 µm. Featuring real-time OS, it offers auto-calibration and remote control via TCP/IP interface. Software-tunable proportional-integral digital servo with 2 notch filters allows operation of piezomechanics close to resonant frequency. USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces are included.

Thu, 15 May 2008

Enterprise usability issues are most common in big companies, but they're an issue for smaller businesses as well. Are user-inefficient business applications wasting your time?

Wed, 14 May 2008

The earthquake that wreaked havoc in China this week has killed nearly 15,000 people and dislocated thousands more, has crumpled roads, destroyed factories and disrupted the power and communication infrastructure in the area. Yet many analysts are predicting the disaster will be a "transitory jolt" to China's booming economy.

Tue, 13 May 2008

There is no silver bullet for the challenges in today's global supply chain. Yet a higher degree of awareness and a prudent approach can go a long way in most areas of the supply chain.

Tue, 13 May 2008

Scarce metals have become so expensive that thieves are literally dying to get their hands on them. To combat the effects of these prices, supply chain managers and purchasers should reassess their risk strategies.

Tue, 13 May 2008

With fuel prices remaining at historical highs, truckers are faced with unprecedented challenges. Should the government intervene to bring some relief to truckers and the overall economy?

ACE08 Exposition to Unveil the Future of Water Supplies and Services

American Water Works Association
Denver, CO 80235  
May 15, 2008 - The 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE), in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8-12 will feature more than 500 exhibitors as well as the New Product Technology Showcase. It will include a professional program with approximately 90 sessions and 14 in-depth Sunday Workshops. Participants can attend small-group presentations at exhibitor booths, earn CEUs, and get specific information on products and processes. There will also be the annual Product Information Forum.

Manufacturers Praise Sen. Landrieu for Voting to Lower Energy Prices and Create Jobs

National Association Of Manufacturers (NAM)
Washington, DC 20004  
May 15, 2008 - The NAM praised Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) for voting to support an amendment offered by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to the pending flood insurance bill that would expand America's energy supplies. According to NAM Executive VP Jay Timmons, Sen. Landrieu rose above internal party politics to support a sensible federal energy strategy to increase supplies and lower costs for America's manufacturers and their workers. The amendment (SA 4720) was defeated by a vote of 42-56.

Anniversary Of Nation's Deadliest Drunk Driving Crash Brings Call By NTSB Chairman For More State Action

National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594  
May 14, 2008 - On week of 20th anniversary of nation's deadliest drunk driving accident in which 27 people died, NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker issued call for more robust measures to reduce number of hard-core drinking drivers on roadways. Board established model program, which is on its "Most Wanted List of Safety Improvements," to address hard-core drinking. Program consists of 11 elements - legislative, prosecutorial, and judicial measures along with vehicle sanctions and enforcement strategies.

ANSI to Host Spring/Summer Series of Courses on Standards and Conformity Assessment

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
May 14, 2008 - ANSI courses on standards and conformity assessment include The Operating Procedures of U.S. TAGs to ISO: Strengthening the U.S. Voice in International Standardization and the web-based Delegate to Diplomat: Representing the United States in International Standards Activities, offered in 2 sessions. Others include The American Way: The American National Standard (ANS) Development Process and ISO Secretariat Operations: Taking the Secret out of the Secretariat.

New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Warehouses

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Atlanta, GA 30329  
May 14, 2008 - The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouses and Self-Storage Buildings is intended for use by contractors, designers, and owners of small warehouse buildings. Written in partnership with various organizations, it covers warehouses up to 50,000 sq ft and self-storage buildings that use unitary heating and air-conditioning equipment. Recommendations cover subject areas of building envelope, lighting and daylighting, HVAC, and service water heating.

Zotek® N B50 Polyamide Foams Offer Enviable Dimensional Stability In Various High-Temperature Applications

80% Stamping

Prysmian Announces CasaLight(TM) Plus - An Enhanced Performance Bend Insensitive Optical Fibre

Cr6 Free Plating

Humphrey Develops Custom Valve Manifold Assembly for High Performance

Lambda Celebrates 60 Years of Power Supply Excellence

ABB Wins $170-Million Contract for Baltic Sea Power Link

KEMET Reports Preliminary Results of Fiscal Year 2008 and 4th Quarter

Endress+Hauser Announces Maintenance School

Grainger Launches Free Webinar Series for MRO and Purchasing Professionals

Parker Acquires Remaining Interest in Parker Seal de Mexico Gaining Greater Access to Mexican Sealing Markets

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

Elster Gas North America Names Tod Bradley As Sr. Product Manager For The Elster American Meter Business Unit

New Appointments of Lafert North America

Transcat Announces Board of Director Changes

Rob Hill Elected to Board of Directors Of Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA)

Bry-Air Welcomes New Applications Engineer

Northwire Introduces E-Commerce

Leviton "Captains" NEC Code Compliance With Training and Sales Promotion Programs

Sandvik Coromant Launches Payback Calculator on Corporate Website

Inkcups Now Launches Redesigned Web Site

Hennig, Inc., Machesney Park, IL Announces Their New Product Line Overview Brochure