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DPM 100 Digital Pocket Microscope Measurement System

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Digital Pocket Microscope offers up to 200X magnifications, suitable for most quality inspection work. The DPM contains a high-resolution color camera offering crisp, clear images. The integrated LED illumination can be switched off, which allows optional illumination for special investigations. The red button on the DPM is pressed to capture an image. With the DPM placed directly upon a surface, the focus wheel has two positions giving different magnification levels. The DPM can also be ...

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Optics and Photonics
Test and Measuring Instruments

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RGF Completes Guardian Air Indoor Air Quality Project for Egg Harbor School District

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Summer 2009 sees RGF in association with Falasca Mechanical successfully complete its Indoor Air Quality Improvement (IAQ) Project for New Jersey's Egg Harbor School District Egg Harbor, NJ. - RGF Environmental Group www.rgf.com, known worldwide for their Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) systems, recently teamed up with Peirce Phelps (www.peirce.com), the Kivlan Group (www.kivlangroup.com) and Falasca Mechanical (www.falascamechanical.com) to complete installation of 330 Guardian Air HVAC and ...

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PAC Machinery Group Customer Case Study: Orchard View Farms

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Walter and Mabel Bailey established Orchard View Farms in 1923 to what is now an operation that produces and packages premium fresh cherries from 1,700 acres of fruit trees. Along with providing sweet premium cherries, Orchard View Farms licenses View Fresh, a patented cherry packaging technology specifically designed to keep cherries fresh for over 35 days from packing. Challenge To increase production, Orchard View Farms was looking to increase the number of bag sealing machines to ...

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Packaging Products & Equipment

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Zober Industries Adds 5-Axis Turning Services to their CNC Machining Services

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Zober Industries, Croydon, PA adds the WT-150 from Nakamura Tome. This 5-axis turning center offers the most diverse range of dual turret multitasking ability. With 2 turrets upper and lower, and 12 station turrets, complete families of parts can be machined with minimum setup times. These versatile machines are used in the medical, electronics and aerospace industries. The WT-150 provides High Speed, High Reliability & Superior Multi-Tasking for parts made right the first time, with ...

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Plastic Molded Concepts, Inc., Provides Creative Plastics Processing Services

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Plastic Molded Concepts, Inc. of Eagle, WI offers you a broad range of creative plastics processing services. Our goal is to help you develop and produce injection molded plastic parts that fit, that work, and that cost as little as possible. Drawing on more than 31 years of experience, our ISO 9001 certified company transforms your designs into finished parts that fully satisfy your specifications, and consistently meet all appropriate quality standards. We can provide virtually any short ...

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Kalamazoo Industries Model K12-14MS Manual Metallurgical Saw Eliminates Abrasive Particle ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Kalamazoo Industries Model K12-14MS Manual Metallurgical Saw features an enclosed wet cutting area with dual coolant nozzles to effectively eliminate the dispersion of abrasive particles into the workplace. The saw has a 14-inch abrasive wheel, a 5 HP, 3 phase , 1725 RPM TEFC motor, dual moveable 4" screw vises and a 24V halogen light inside the enclosure. Designed for external manual operation, the saw can cut up to 2-1/2" diameter solids and 3" shapes. Options include a power down feed, ...

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Interscan Analyzers Are Now Being Used in Chinese Drywall Related Gas Detection

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Interscan Corporation, a leading manufacturer of toxic gas detection instrumentation and related software, is working with key remediation contractors and government agencies in the ongoing effort to deal with a problem some are calling "the greatest environmental disaster in American history," in that more than 100,000 homes may be affected. Many accounts hold that the tainted drywall was first imported into the US early in 2005, although reports are now circulating of tainted product ...

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BEI Kimco Magnetics BLDC Motor Meets Challenging Requirements for Modern Medical Device ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

VISTA, Calif - Nov. 2, 2009 - BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging motor requirements for a revolutionary new cast removal system for a leading medical device manufacturer. The new cast cutting system was part of the manufacturer's continuing goal to develop products that reduce trauma for pediatric patients. In this instance, the product would provide a new alternative to the conventional 40-year old cast saw technology, ...

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Legrand/Pass & Seymour Donates Device for Ask This Old House® Television Show

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Nov. 2, 2009) - Legrand/Pass & Seymour recently spearheaded the donation of an innovative Legrand electrical wiring device for an episode of the Emmy-nominated television series, ASK THIS OLD HOUSE®. The Legrand Selective Call System was included in episode #802, which premiered Oct. 15 on PBS. The hit television series, a companion series of THIS OLD HOUSE® enables homeowners to receive an in-person "house" call, providing solutions to their everyday household ...

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TAOS, Inc. Champions Ambient Light Sensing Technology in HDTVs to Improve Picture Quality and ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Dual Benefits of Ambient Light Sensing Technology for Flat Panel TVs Outlined in TAOS Consumer White Paper November 2, 2009 (Plano, TX) - Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions®, Inc. (TAOS; www.taosinc.com) announced today that the company is providing key technology to the HDTV industry that is directly benefiting consumers who purchase flat panel display HDTVs. A recognized pioneer and market leader in ambient light sensing (ALS) technology, TAOS, Inc. is championing the use of ALS ...

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Rotron® 'CP' Regenerative Blowers Exhibit Unprecedented Corrosion Resistance

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Rotron® brand "CP" regenerative blowers exhibit extremely high resistance to corrosion and chemicals encountered in the most demanding chemical processing applications. Their proprietary surface finish combined with optimized performance technology promote ideal service in vent header off-gassing, spot source, bio-gas and/or landfill gas, and scrubber applications, among others. The blowers undergo a unique Chem-Tough(TM) finishing process, which converts their aluminum casting to a highly ...

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SCHUNK Offers an Economic Toolholder: TENDO-E

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The high-precision TENDO-E hydraulic expansion toolholders meet the highest demands of quality in metal-cutting production. They provide the perfect combination of performance and value, along with superior vibration dampening. This results in a longer tool life, gleaming workpiece surfaces, and minimum stress on the spindle. The TENDO-E can be changed in seconds without additional peripheral equipment and quick tool-presetting with axial length-setting screw. It offers flexibility due to ...

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Dole Saves 95% with Albeo's C-Series LED High Bay

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Albeo's award winning high bay cuts lighting energy 95% in Dole's Atwater cold storage warehouse (Boulder, CO) November 2, 2009 -- Albeo Technologies Inc., a leading LED lighting manufacturer, announces the retrofit of a Dole cold storage warehouse with Albeo's award winning C-Series solid-state high bay. Dole, the world's largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, replaced 400W metal halide fixtures with Albeo C-Series High Bay fixtures. Light levels ...

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Arecont Vision Unveils Compact MegaFlash(TM) Cameras

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

MegaFlash(TM) Models Available in 1.3, 2, 3 and 5MP Versions. Shenzhen, China (November 1, 2009) - Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces new compact cameras with MegaFlash(TM) technology in 1.3, 2, 3 or 5 megapixel formats. The MegaFlash(TM) camera series was unveiled at the 12th Annual China Public Security Expo (CPSE) Show in Shenzhen, China. Arecont Vision compact cameras using MegaFlash(TM) technology can capture megapixel-quality ...

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Ferraz Shawmut Introduces New Electrical Services

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Helping facility managers implement electrical safety best practices NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (November 2009) - Ferraz Shawmut recently launched Ferraz Shawmut Electrical Services. A leader in electrical protection for more than 100 years and an industry expert on arc flash and its mitigation, Ferraz Shawmut is uniquely qualified to help facilities implement electrical safety best practices. Ferraz Shawmut Electrical Services provides consulting and training services designed to help customers ...

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Streamlined Design and Construction Results in Low Maintenance, Quiet Pop-Up Transfer Conveyor

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

CINCINNATI, OH (October 31, 2009) - TKF offers pop-up transfer conveyors designed for smooth, quiet, trouble free operation. One of the company's most popular models is a light-duty unit designed to handle loads up to 250 pounds. It utilizes economical and compact motorized roller driven strands, eliminating noisy chain drives. There are no vertical guides or cam ramps used for positioning, and no slides or bearings used in its construction, making it simple to maintain. The light-duty model ...

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Aerotech's Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM) Improves Positioning Performance of High-Dynamic ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

o Significantly improve move-and-settle time and contouring performance o Increase throughput of existing and new machines o Greatly reduce undesirable effects of frame motion on the servo system o Compatible with all current Aerotech controllers Aerotech's Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM) improves positioning performance of high-dynamic motion systems by directly measuring unwanted motion of the machine base and communicating it back to the controller for compensation. By working in concert ...

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Combination Signal Calibrators in a Sleek Leather Carrying Case

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Calibrators Mart Ltd., located at Langhorne, PA & operating thru' its online web store http://www.calibratorsmart.com carries a unique, novel product, "Combi-Cal" - combination of two (& more) signal calibrators in a sleek leather carrying case for easy transportation & quick calibration of several parameters at field & on-site, reducing calibration turn-around time considerably! Salient Features:<br> <li> Portable, Light Weight Unit<br> <li> Measurement & Simulation of Thermocouples, RTDs, ...

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Pressure Calibrators in a Trendy, "Rugged" Case (Pneumatic, Hydraulic & DUAL ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Calibrators Mart Ltd., located at Langhorne, PA & operating thru' its online web store http://www.calibratorsmart.com carries Trendy, "Rugged" Field Pressure Calibrator for Pneumatic Ranges (Model FPC-P) from -0.85 (vacuum) to 2, 7 & 10 bar (-13 to 30, 105 & 150 Psi). Salient Features: <li> Light Weight Portable Unit housed in a Trendy, "Rugged" Case <li> In-built / Integrated Pressure & Vacuum Pump with Fine Adjustment Vernier and Release / Bleeder Valve <li> Large Graphic Display <li> ...

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Aerospace Wire & Cable Now Stocks Belden Equivalents ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Aerospace Wire & Cable Inc. is a leading source for high temperature wire & cable. High temperature thermocouple & Teflon wire includes; Communication, Signal & Coaxial Cables, Data & Low Capacitance Cables, Fire Alarm Cables, Instrumentation & Tray Cable, Thermocouple & Hook-Up Wire. Aerospace Wire & Cable Inc. is now stocking most of our Belden equivalent products or semi-finished components for quick delivery. We ...

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Big Screen Emergency Vehicle Weather Monitor

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

WeatherMaster Software is front and center on the "big screen" of the emergency command trailer for Grafton County Sheriff's Department (NH). Built by Nomad Global Communication Solutions, the vehicle's interoperable systems include a Capricorn 2000 Vehicle-Mount Weather Station with WeatherMaster Software from Columbia Weather Systems. Nomad GCS is a Montana-based specialty vehicle manufacturer with an innovative and extensive product line designed to support emergency personnel and first ...

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Smooth Guidance

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Linear guidance in the food industry EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - October 30, 2009 - A cutting machine's in-feed uses pillow blocks from the igus® DryLin® linear range on its guidance mechanism used to center blocks of cheese weighing up to 187 pounds. The arms of this centralizing unit are mounted on the pillow blocks and then guided smoothly up from beneath a conveyor. The position of the guides means they are subjected to severe washdowns, are potential bacteria traps and inaccessible for ...

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Kortec Introduces New One-Piece Multi-Layer Barrier Technology for Plastic Caps and Closures

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Technology will be introduced at Plastics Caps and Closures Conference in Brussels, November 5-6 Ipswich, MA (October 30, 2009) . . . Kortec Inc. has developed its multi-layer barrier packaging technology to produce one-piece caps and closures. This new technology creates caps and closures that better preserve product freshness in foods and beverages and are less expensive to produce than traditional two-piece closures. Known for its multi-layer technology for producing PET containers for ...

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Revolution in Fasteners Helps Bridge the Gap to Greener Vehicles