July 17, 2008 Scheduled for Aug 6, Environmental Risk Management webinar will offer tips from experts on managing risks presented by environmental issues, including advice on resolving claims and satisfying responsibility without endangering companies' credit positions. "A Small Problem: The New NSR PM 2.5 Rule," scheduled for Aug 27, will discuss implications and challenges presented by New Source Review Rule for fine particulate matter, issued by EPA in May 2008.

July 16, 2008 In May 2008, AASHTO released "Driving Down Lane-Departure Crashes," a study outlining number of systematic approaches that many state departments of transportation are implementing to save lives. An informational video featuring AASHTO President Pete Rahn is being released to promote report's life saving strategies. As Director of Missouri Department of Transportation, Rahn has cut lane departure related fatalities by 25% over past 3 years.

July 16, 2008 On Sept 23, 2008, Canadian Auto Workers Union President, Buzz Hargrove will deliver keynote address at International Centre in Mississauga, ON, CAN. Hargrove will share his thoughts on such topics as how Canadian auto manufacturers need to adapt for survival, next steps for Canada's automotive manufacturing business, and how nation can remain an innovative manufacturing leader. Delegates will also discover how manufacturers and laborers can work together to be more competitive.

July 16, 2008 In response to European Parliament approval of legislation to add aviation into European Emissions Trading Scheme, ATA pointed out that proposal violates Chicago Convention. Legislation requires U.S. and other non-EU airlines to pay EU entities for airlines' emissions for entire flight to and from Europe, without consent of airlines' home countries. ATA believes that legislation will be counterproductive since airlines are already motivated to operate as fuel efficiently as possible.

July 16, 2008 Addressing critical issue of global food security, leaders of the Group of Eight industrial nations agreed that biotechnology could help farmers increase crop productivity and provide more healthful food worldwide. Leaders support science-based risk analysis including contribution of seed varieties developed through biotechnology. G8's forward-thinking approach represents commitment to use science to address world's demand for sustainable food and fuel supply.

July 16, 2008 BIO President and CEO, Jim Greenwood, welcomes Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America revised Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals. BIO and member companies recognize that adherence to strict ethical standards and compliance with applicable laws is critical to industry's ability to continue collaboration with healthcare professionals and maintain trust of patients.

July 16, 2008 As a result of provision included in Housing Bill passed by U.S. Senate, hundreds of biotechnology start-ups will be encouraged to utilize incentive for capital investments. According to Jim Greenwood, BIO president and CEO, biotech companies whose products have not yet made it to market will be in stronger position to carry out clinical trials and product development. New investments will help stimulate economy and accelerate development of life-saving therapies.

July 16, 2008 Scheduled for Sept 11 in Berlin, Executive Market and Technology Forum Conference will bring participants up to date on industry trends and developments in markets and technology. Delegates will receive data on demand trends for PCBs and assemblies and find out about newest work in photovoltaics. On Sept 10, IPC will hold European EMS Management Council Meeting addressing best practices of lead-free processes, 5 most important elements in EMS contract, and battling counterfeit components.

July 16, 2008 Scheduled for Sept 21-23 at Hilton Suites Chicago - Magnificant Mile, 2008 Fall Meeting will include "Introduction to Google Application Suite" by Kurt Layson and follow-up presentation by Jeff Henkel of Applied Industrial Technologies discussing his "User Experience" with Google Applications. Available free of charge, Google Apps bring together essential services to help business communicate and collaborate more effectively.

July 16, 2008 Based on FY 2008 funds, NIST announced that it expects to award approximately $9 million in first-year funding for research and development projects focused on sensors and related technologies that provide quantitative assessments of structural integrity of bridges, roads, water mains, and wastewater collection systems. Competition for cost-shared R&D support is first to be announced by NIST's Technology Innovation Program in effort to address critical societal challenges.

July 16, 2008 Utilizing plant viruses, materials researchers at NIST have identified small biomolecule that binds to calcium compound that is basic building block of teeth and bone. With refinements, molecule can be highly discriminating probe for wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including remineralization of teeth to repair decay damage, integration of prosthetic joints and tissue-engineered bone materials, and cell-based therapies to regrow bone tissue.

July 16, 2008 Developed by NIST and Universtiy of Maryland, Lyman alpha neutron detector will receive one of this year's R&D 100 Awards, which recognizes 100 most technologically significant products introduced into market during previous year, as selected by independent judging panel and editors of R&D Magazine. Ultrasensitive, high-bandwidth unit detects neutrons by measuring Lyman alpha radiation in far UV region of spectrum when neutrons are absorbed by helium isotope.

July 16, 2008 Released by NIST on June 30, Special Publication 800-53A can help information system managers negotiate process of assessing security controls in information systems. Assessment procedures provided in publication define disciplined and structured process for determining if security controls in federal information systems are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing desired outcome with respect to meeting organizational security policies.

July 16, 2008 Together with Engineering Management Certification International, SME will launch certification program that facilitates and maintains competence in engineering management among qualified engineers, scientists, and technologies. After comparing its own CEM program and EMCI program, SME determined that by merging the two, it could provide members and customers with powerful, widely accepted credential that is highly endorsed by other engineering societies.

July 11, 2008 Launched with 6 collections from ISO 14000 series of environmental management system standards, ANSI iPackages enables users to customize licensed standards by adding notes, tables, images, attachments, and hyperlinks. Internal policies and procedures can be optimized by linking corporate documents to full documents or specific text references. With version comparison technology, users can identify additions, deletions, and modifications to licensed content.

July 10, 2008 Sponsored by American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership, 2008 Association Advance America Awards program recognizes associations that propel America forward. FMA received award for Summer Manufacturing Camps for Youth program, which provides grants to non-for-profit organizations and educational institutions that offer overnight or day camps to introduce young people to careers in manufacturing and engineering.

July 10, 2008 At 31st session in Geneva, Switzerland, Codex Alimentarius Commission and member countries approved guidelines to promote safety of products from agricultural plant and animal biotechnology. Standards represent Codex's commitment to promoting food safety for consumers, while embracing scientific advances and fostering trade of biotech-derived agriculture products. BIO and its members applaud U.S. and governments worldwide for moving science-based guidelines to adoption by Codex.

July 9, 2008 Scheduled for March 31 to April 2, 2009, Vision Show will provide machine vision users, integrators, machine builders, and OEMs with access to latest machine vision technologies and applications from more than 100 manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. Accompanying conference will include in-depth tutorials and sessions on topics such as fundamentals of machine vision, lighting, and optics; how to select machine vision components; and integrating machine vision into systems.

July 9, 2008 From Oct 12-13, ASC is offering Technical Short Course on Hot Melts in conjunction with 2008 Fall Convention and Expo at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. On Oct 12, presentations will include introduction to hot melt markets with focus on platicizers, styrenic block co-polymers, waxes, hydrocarbon tackifiers, and antioxidants. Presentations on Oct 13 will cover raw materials market for hot melts, including packaging and paper converting adhesives, non-woven adhesives, and PSA labels and tapes.

July 9, 2008 Created by Americans for Transportation Mobility coalition, FasterBetterSafer campaign is intended to be wake-up alarm to urge Congress and next Administration to increase federal investment in nation's aging and overburdened transportation system. According to Dennis J. Slater, AEM President, AEM is prepared to commit resources to support FasterBetterSafer campaign since future economic health of nation depends on strong transportation network.