Wilks Enterprise, Inc.    East Norwalk, CT 06855
May 08, 2013 InfraCal Biodiesel Blend Analyzer reads out directly in percent biodiesel and can measure blend ratio on-site in 30 sec. This specific-analysis fixed-filter IR analyzer has 0%–100% measurement range and ±0.20% accuracy. Containing linear variable filter and detector array covering 5.4–10.8 μm wavelength range, InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer can measure biodiesel in diesel, ethanol in gasoline, or water in ethanol. This portable spectral range analyzer has usability-optimized PC interface.

ESRI    Redlands, CA 92373
Jan 22, 2013 Supporting aeronautical information management, air navigation service provider, and airport markets, ArcGIS for Aviation lets users create, manage, review, and share aviation data. ArcGIS for Aviation: Charting, included, allows standards-based aeronautical data to be captured, maintained, and managed in centralized database. Also included, ArcGIS for Aviation: Airports assists airports and their consultants in complying with data management and quality standards.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)    Rosslyn, VA 22209
Dec 13, 2012 NEMA welcomed bipartisan approval by U.S. Senate of legislation to grant permanent normal trade relations status (PNTR) to Russia and provide access for U.S. businesses to benefits associated with world's ninth largest economy's entry into rules-based international trading system. According to NEMA President and CEO Evan Gaddis, this legislation enables manufacturers and service providers to compete on fair and level playing field with foreign competitors in Russia.

Analog Devices Inc    Norwood, MA 02062
Nov 26, 2012 Using isoPower® isolated DC/DC converter technology, ADuM5010, ADuM6010, ADuM521x, and ADuM621x deliver up to 150 mW of output power; ADuM521x and ADuM621x also integrate 2 channels of iCoupler® data isolation technology. All 100 Mbps converters provide regulated, isolated power, adjustable between 3.15 and 5.25 V. While ADuM5010/ADuM521x are certified for 2.5 kV rms (1 min) isolation, ADuM6010/ADuM621x are certified for 3.75 kV rms (1 min) isolation.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Aug 21, 2012 ASABE has initiated project to revise ASAE S435, Polyethylene Pipe Used for Microirrigation Laterals. Revision will be a complete rewrite to reflect current industry best practices, and will contain requirements and methods for testing of polyethylene materials and of pipe or tubing made from those materials in standard dimensions for microirrigation. Revision will cover classification, nomenclature, test requirements and methods, workmanship, dimensions, and methods of marking.

PMMI    Reston, VA 20190
May 09, 2012 According to PMMI's Nutraceuticals Market Assessment, nutraceutical market is expected to grow 7% annually, from $345 billion in 2011 to $450 billion in 2015. Nutraceutical sales in China ($15 billion) and India ($2 billion) mark key areas of growth, as do nutraceutical beverages, which PMMI expects to grow 9% annually through 2015. Industry trends highlight convenience and portion size, with innovations in material-saving pouches, bottles with seal closures, and material-conscious shrink sleeves.

Viscom USA    Atlanta, GA 30092
May 08, 2012 SI Release 7.45 delivers features that facilitate and accelerate use of AOI/AXI inspection systems in electronics manufacturing. Algorithm for component body detection for SOTs results in reduced false alarm rates, and color ring inspection capability for resistor values uses analysis process based on color images from 8M camera technology. Additional features include solder ball inspection capabilities and TopOCR optical character recognition software.

Amphenol Industrial Operations    Sidney, NY 13838
May 08, 2012 UL-approved and IP68-rated HelioFuse helps protect photovoltaic (PV) systems from ground fault current damage without requiring combiner box that houses solar panel's fuse links. Fully intermateable with industry standard PV connectors, fuse comes in connector version that plugs into industry standard solar connector and wire overmold version for custom harnesses. Supplied in weather-tight housing, product operates at 1,000 Vdc max with 20 A rating and 10,000 A current withstand rating.

Hydraulic Institute    Parsippany, NJ 07054
Nov 16, 2011 From February 8-14, HI and Pump Systems Matter will host 2012 Annual Meeting, which will provide educational and networking opportunities. HI technical committees will meet to address industry standards, guidelines, and DOE pump efficiency standards. Program will also include bi-annual CEO Roundtable, Supply Chain Roundtable, and Market Intelligence Committee as well as PSM meetings, including Board of Directors, Educational Affairs Steering Committee, and PSM Marketing Committee.

National Institute of Standards & Technology    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070
Aug 22, 2011 "Advancing Technologies and Strategies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quantification" focuses on defining and developing technology needed to better quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Report identifies and discusses 4 broad areas of opportunity for technology development and improvement: quantifying GHG emissions; quantification of distributed carbon sources and sinks; consistent, standardized methods for GHG emissions data; and integration bottom-up and top-down methods.

National Institute of Standards & Technology    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070
Aug 19, 2011 NIST's online Disaster and Failure Events Data Repository features organized and maintained data collected during and after natural disaster or structural failure events, as well as data generated from related research, to enable study, analysis, and comparison with future severe disaster events. Repository also serves as national archival database, where other organizations can store research, findings, and outcomes of their disaster and failure studies.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)    Washington, DC 20460
Jul 13, 2011 EPA's proposal under the Clean Air Act would waive requirements for systems used at gas station pumps to capture gasoline vapors while refueling cars. Proposal is part of Obama Administration's initiative to review outdated and redundant rules and ensure regulations are beneficial without being unnecessarily burdensome. Beginning in 2013, states that meet criteria can do away with vapor recovery systems since 70% of all vehicles will be equipped with on-board systems that capture these vapors.

AMT - The Association For Mfg. Technology    McLean, VA 22102
Jul 12, 2011 According to AMTDA and AMT, May U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $388.27 million, which was down 2.6% from April, but up 121.3% when compared with total of $175.46 million reported for May 2010. With a year-to-date total of $1,984.87 million, 2011 is up 108.0% compared with 2010. These numbers and all data in this report are based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the United States Manufacturing Technology Orders program.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
May 05, 2011 FOUNDATION fieldbus Flow Transducer Block Final Specification includes standardized flow transducer block with high-performance totalizer function. Specification provides standard definitions, schematic of blocks, parameter access, and details for handling status of input parameters. In addition to greater consistency in fieldbus device setup, configuration, and maintenance, specification will make it easier for end users to utilize instruments from wide range of automation equipment suppliers.

National Institute of Standards & Technology    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070
Apr 25, 2011 NIST announced that physicist Steven Cundiff has received 2011 William F. Meggers Award, which recognizes outstanding work in spectroscopy, from Optical Society of America. Fellow of JILA, joint institute of NIST and University of Colorado Boulder, Cundiff is cited for contributions to ultrafast spectroscopy of semiconductors, including multidimensional Fourier transform techniques. He is also recognized for contributions to development of femtosecond-frequency comb technology.

ASTM International    West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Mar 29, 2011 As technical and professional training course, Crude Oil: Sampling, Testing and Evaluation focuses on obtaining representative samples using automatic and manual methods. It addresses tests used to obtain data for determining quantity for custody transfer purposes and conformance to expected quality. Course also explores making rapid evaluation of commodity to assess handling and processing characteristics. Course takes place Apr 18-20 in New Orleans, LA and Nov 14-16 in Houston, TX.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)    Rosslyn, VA 22209
Mar 21, 2011 NEMA's T5 lamp index increased to 164.5 during 4Q 2010, and shipments grew nearly 31.0% over 2009. T8 lamp shipments increased 6.7% percent for year despite 2.2% dip during 4Q, and T12 lamp index showed declines of 7.1% for year and 9.7% from Q3. While market shares for T5 and T12 shipments increased 1.0% each, T8s declined by 2.0% during 4Q. For calendar year 2010, T5 and T8 shares respectively increased to 8.8% and 63.3% of shipments, while share of T12 shipments decreased to 27.9%.

ASTM International    West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Feb 11, 2011 ASTM C1743, Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Residential Building Construction, and ASTM C1744, Practice for Installation and Use of RBS in Commercial/Industrial Building Construction, provide information needed to install, use, and gain max performance from RBS. As member of development committee, Roy Akers claimed these standards "are written in very plain terms" to facilitate comprehension by diverse targeted users.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jan 14, 2011 AAMA's 74th Annual Conference for fenestration industry leaders and decision makers will take place February 20-23 in Coronado, CA and feature keynote speech addressing changing workforce. Also convening at this conference, AAMA Green and Sustainability Specification Development Task Group will review recommended guidelines regarding how to manage development of AAMA Green Products Certification Programs. Group will also address ballot criteria for R and LC class products.

ISPE    Tampa, FL 33609
Jan 07, 2011 Taking place February 21-24, 2011 Tampa Conference will feature 8 educational sessions, including one on FDA inspection enforcement trends. Other sessions will focus on issues such as aseptic processing of sterile products; Quality Risk Management (QRM); and data integrity verification, validation, and maintenance. Other sessions address inspection readiness, syringe processing, containment for potent and hazardous compounds, as well as energy improvement projects.