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Software creates product variations from single recipe.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:22 -0500

Batch Formulation Management for Proficy® Batch Execution 5.1 software defines formulation recipe containing Global Parameters and Product Formulation values against master recipe. Platform serves as addition to application suite comprised of batch analysis, production/genealogy, quality, and efficiency modules. It is compatible with systems that provide process control technologies and allows users to integrate batch operations from control systems to business systems.

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Barcode Scanner can decipher damaged codes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:24 -0500

Characteristics for Model VB6-240 includes footprint of 22 x 30 x 40 mm, barcode scanning at 0.15 mm resolution, and capability to read small labels. Scanner is suitable for applications where space is limited and operates at speeds up to 1,200 scans/sec. Unit's compact size allows for simple installation and configuration while test operating mode is activated by pushbutton with LED bargraph display.

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Pick and Place Unit suits mid- to high-volume SMT assembly.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:25 -0500

Optimized for speed and flexibility, Hi Output Line features Cognex® flying vision-controlled MC683 conveyorized dual gantry system with 2 heads that pick as other 2 simultaneously place with repeatable accuracy of ±0.01 mm. Off-line loadable plug-and-play modular smart feeder trolley facilitates changeovers, while 10,500 cph placement speed promotes throughput. Automated, turnkey solution also includes automatic inline stencil printer, 8-zone reflow oven, and pass-through conveyor.

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Robotics

Search for suppliers of: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Rework Systems | Pick & Place Units

Pallet Truck increases efficiency to reduce downtime.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:27 -0500

Along with AC motors, Model 8900 incorporates ACR System(TM) to promote acceleration, smooth operation, and energy efficiency in dock operations, trailer loading/unloading, and transporting pallets horizontally. Truck is available in 6,000 and 8,000 lb capacities, and fork carriage design has long-wearing components. Optional operator compartment sensor system decelerates moving truck if beams are blocked and will not permit travel until object blocking sensors is removed.

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Search for suppliers of: Pallet Handling Trucks

Compact Ball Screw is optimized for high speeds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:27 -0500

SBK Ball Screw employs THK Caged Technology, which promotes smooth operation as well as long-term, maintenance-free operation while also preventing collision noise between balls. Recirculation structure, where balls are picked up in tangential direction, and lead-angle direction by end caps makes this product suited for high-speed operation at DN value of 130,000. Models are available with screw shaft ODs from 15-32 mm and nut diameters from 38-58 mm.

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Search for suppliers of: Cage Type Roller Bearings | Ball Screws

Twin Turret Chucker provides 4-axis ID/OD diameter cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:28 -0500

Suited for medium to high-volume production, Model PBS-300TT features rigid box way construction and 3-axis dual hand gantry robot offering carrying capacity of 6.6 + 6.6 lb and conveying diameters up to 7 x 4.7 in. Robot controller facilitates simultaneous multi-axis movement to access front, back, left, and right of traverse axis. Operating at max spindle speed of 3,000 rpm, chucker generates 20 hp at spindle motor. Fanuc 320i-A CNC with decimal positioning control is standard.

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Search for suppliers of: CNC Machining Centers | Chuckers | Finishing Machinery

Rubber Belt Tumble Blaster effeciently prepares metal parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:28 -0500

Designed for cleaning metal parts, 24RTB model can also performs deburring, descaling, peening, and surface preparation prior to or after other processes. This 24 ft³ machine is built from ½ in. steel plate with welded construction and includes air-operated door. Replaceable manganese alloy drum heads and liners, strategically positioned inside cabinet, absorb brunt of impact from abrasives. Options include automated cycles, loaders, and conveyor systems.

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Search for suppliers of: Abrasive Blast Equipment

Nylon Base Leveling Mounts swivel 15° and will not separate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:28 -0500

Offered in steel and stainless steel, with or without lag holes, tapped-type NY-LEV® nylon base machinery mounts meet leveling and height adjustment needs. They are constructed with tapped socket and swivel 15° in all directions. Due to hex bar stock manufacturing process, hex acts as stop when moving socket beyond its 15° swivel point and ensures socket will not separate from nylon base. Products also feature glass-filled nylon plastic base and non-skid elastomer rubber pad.

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Search for suppliers of: Machinery Mounts | Leveling Mounts | Machine Levers

Flexible x86 Firmware advances simultaneous computing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:29 -0500

Embedded BIOS® with StrongFrame® Technology addresses entire product lifecycle, from board bring-up, configuration prototyping, testing with system diagnostics, and product manufacturing to in-field diagnostics and software reload. Validated with Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo processor T9400, configurable solution fully supports Mobile Intel GM45 Express and Intel 5100 MCH chipsets. It offers deployment tools as well as support for multiple core versions and module versions in same framework.

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Services

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Stainless Steel Enclosures have explosion-proof design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:29 -0500

Suited for use in corrosive and hazardous environments, Cubex enclosures deliver NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 7, and 9 protection ratings for use in such markets as oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, wastewater, power and energy, and mining. Products come in 8 sizes and are UL-Listed for Class I, Division 1 Groups B, C, and D; Class II, E, F, and G; Class III; as well as IEC Class I, Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIB + H2.

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Search for suppliers of: Stainless Steel Enclosures | Explosion Proof Enclosures | Corrosion Resistant Enclosures

Screw Inspection Machine detects, sorts out malformations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:29 -0500

Incorporating continuous or index-dwell rotation of part transfer disc, PACE CCD Camera and Vision Analysis Sorting and Inspection Machine delivers 100% detection of malformed threads of headed parts. Normal inspection for shank length, thread no-thread, head height, grooves, and pilot dimension are run in conventional continuous rotation mode, while index-dwell mode provides 360° rotation of part. During latter, 8 synchronized shots are taken of thread area and other features.

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Machinery and Machining Tools Sponsored by: Omni Metal Finishing, Inc. - Finishing with Excellence

Search for suppliers of: Parts Inspection Machines | Inspection Equipment | Sorting Machinery

Index-Type Machine performs secondary operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:29 -0500

Used for drilling, reaming, tapping, and threading operations, machine employs geneva motion index table featuring 6, 8, or 12 stations with air, electric, or hydraulic drive. Parts requiring consecutive follow-up operations can readily be tooled to this basic system. Horizontal and vertical drilling and tapping heads are available in sizes from ½-2 hp, with spindle thrust from 300-2,500 lb. Fully mechanical clamping mechanisms automatically open/close fixtures during table index.

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Machinery and Machining Tools Sponsored by: Omni Metal Finishing, Inc. - Finishing with Excellence

Search for suppliers of: Secondary Operation Machinery | Threading Machinery | Tapping Machinery | Reaming Machinery | Drill Machinery

Release Coatings accommodate various applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:29 -0500

High release/non-stick coatings, applied over thermally (plasma) sprayed layer, can produce range of surface textures. While coatings are available with average roughness of 50 µin. Ra on smoother end of scale, varying degrees of roughness are available up to 1,000 µin. when high traction is required along with release. Silicone topcoats are optimized for release over durable, wear-resistant, metallized, or ceramic basecoats.

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Software recovers files from removable media.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:30 -0500

Utilizing several data recovery methods and algorithms, Recovery Toolbox for Flash recovers and saves deleted files, images, photos, and other information in 4 steps. It can recover data from secure digital cards, xD picture cards, CompactFlash type I/II cards, multimedia cards, PC cards, smart media cards, IBM MicroDrives, flash drives/cards, USB drives, USB storage devices with FAT and FAT32 file systems, digital cameras, as well as floppy disks.

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Search for suppliers of: Data Security Software | Disaster Recovery Software

Interface Converter offers operating speed of 10 Mbps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:30 -0500

Model 6765 is high speed, 4-channel Logic-to-Fiber Interface Converter that translates 4 input/output logic pairs into 4 fiber pairs, resulting in total of 8 fiber optic connections. It features user selectable fiber light ON polarity, ST fiber connectors, and logic test points for signal monitoring. Powered from 5 Vdc, circuit board is suited for embedded applications.

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Search for suppliers of: Fiber Optic Converters | Interface Converters | Circuit Boards

Pressure Transducers meet 3A sanitary standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:30 -0500

Suited for dairy, food processing, pharmaceutical, and biotech applications, PX790 Series sanitary pressure transducers utilize thin film technology, precision machining, and electro polishing. It comes with NEMA 4X rated, all stainless steel construction that offers protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, and corrosion for industrial applications. Series is available with 0-5 Vdc or 4-20 mA outputs.

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Test and Measuring Instruments

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Terminal Blocks come in thermocouple types K, J, E, T, and R.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:30 -0500

XBTK Series Thermocouple Terminal Blocks feature modular design that allows for use of different terminal block types together or individually, providing flexibility. Screw-type terminal block connectors have maintenance-free connections and offer large surface area for marking. Suited for chemical and automotive industries for engine testing and process control applications, RoHS compliant units have terminal block contacts made with thermocouple-grade calibration alloys.

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Search for suppliers of: Thermocouple Connectors | Terminal Blocks | Terminal Block Connectors

Honing Systems produce precise geometry in part bores.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:31 -0500

Featuring spindle alignment that exceeds DIN 8635 standards for vertical honing machines, VSS Series 2 Single Stroke® Honing machines are suited for precision sizing of bores 0.149-2.0 in. dia in stamped parts. They incorporate up to 6 spindles to progressively size and finish part bores with tools of preset diameter and grit size. Units utilize belt-drive spindle cartridge with 28.5 in. stroke and 2-250 ipm stroking speed for flexibility with variety of parts and tooling combinations.

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Micro Clamps can be used for dedicated fixtures.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:32 -0500

Triag Micro Clamps feature dowel pins or precision dowel screws to provide precise positioning. Vise modules have high work piece density per given machine envelope and deliver 900-4,600 lb of clamping force. Compact, low profile, and flexible units come with smooth or serrated, hardened, and ground jaws or soft jaws. Parallels, locating stops, and variety of other accessories are also available.

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Search for suppliers of: Screw Clamps | Jig & Fixture Clamps | Precision Clamps

Fiber Optic Switch offers both Telnet and GUI remote control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:33 -0500

QuickSwitch Model 6212 ST Duplex 10-Position Fiber Optic Switch allows users to switch 1 common ST duplex port to any one of 10 ST duplex multimode ports using either local front panel pushbutton access or remote GUI or Telnet commands. Using mirror technology, IP addressable network switch can support gigabyte data rate while maintaining all fiber optic signals in fiber optic light transmission media. Switch maintains its position and continues to pass data in event of power failure.

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Search for suppliers of: Data Switches | Fiber Optic Switches | Remote Control Switches

Video Borescope weighs 3.8 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:33 -0500

With ShadowProbe® and StereoProbe® measurements, XL Go VideoProbe® borescope enables users to easily tackle non-destructive visual inspections in small, hard to reach places. It features LED technology to transmit high quality light by fiber optic bundle to camera head and VGA LCD screen that provides high-resolution data display. Tungsten braided insertion tube has 360° articulation, allowing for navigation in tight applications such as windmills, pipelines, and gas turbines.

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Search for suppliers of: Fiber Optic Borescopes | Flexible Borescopes | Battery-Operated Portable Borescopes | Video Borescopes

Spray Pump features displacement of 0.91 oz per stroke.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:33 -0500

Suited for small and medium wood shops, Binks Comet 4/12(TM) pump is designed with air powered 12:1 two-ball piston pump that is capable of producing 0.4 gpm at 60 cycles/min. Created to apply water-borne and solvent-borne coatings, it can spray wood coatings at fluid outlet pressures from 300-1,200 psi. Available in wall-mount, cart-mount, or tripod-mount outfits, pump features balanced fluid section for steady, even coating flow and hard chrome coated SS pump rod.

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High Resolution SEM is suited for scientists and engineers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:34 -0500

With optional environmental enclosure to isolate instrument from thermal and acoustic interferences, Magellan XHR SEM enables rapid 3D surface imaging at different angles and at resolutions below 1 nm. Magellan 400 is optimized for scientific research, while Magellan 400L is optimized for semiconductor labs. Magellan 400L has load-lock feature that speeds-up sample throughput, and includes retractable solid state backscatter electron detector and S2 compliance kit.

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

Search for suppliers of: Image Analysis Microscopes | Research Microscopes | Electron Microscopes | Scanning Probe Microscopes

DC-DC Power Converters deliver up to 7.5 W.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:34 -0500

Available in 11.68 x 9.65 x 7.50 mm SIP3 package, AMSR-78Z Series switching regulators provide regulated output voltages ranging from 1.5-15 Vdc, producing maximum output currents of 500 mA at up to 97% efficiency rate that remains virtually constant over entire input range. Wide input ranges (up to 6:1) extend from 4.75-34 Vdc to 18-34 Vdc, allowing units to be powered from unregulated sources. Units operate at full output power without heatsinking or forced-air cooling below +85°C.

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Postal Software meets Mail.dat 08-2 specification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:34 -0500

DAT-MAIL(TM) post-presort postal data management and statement generation software supports USPS FAST electronic drop ship scheduling system to help mailers be compliant with Intelligent Mail requirements. Enabling mailers to meet the must catch and must receive dates, it can automatically recognize file format version being used and import either 07-1, 08-1, or 08-2 files accordingly. Older file formats will be automatically converted to latest 08-2 specification as needed.

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Search for suppliers of: Mailing Software | Postal Software

Thread Verification Module checks threads successively.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:35 -0500

Designed for use in inspection of internal/external threads in production parts, TVM-SC Thread Verification Module checks thread size, depth, and quality by powering gage probe into and back out of thread. Models are available with torque from 10-250 in.-oz, for inspecting threads from M3 to M50. Suited for applications where there can be variety of part types and thread sizes, unit meets both high and low volume demand, and offers GO gaging, NO GO gaging, and combination gaging.

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Search for suppliers of: Thread Depth Gages | Thread Gaging Machinery | Parts Inspection Machines

Serial EEPROMs support multiple access modes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:35 -0500

Operating at 1 MHz, Model M24M01-HR is able to complete 1 Mbit data transaction in 1 sec, while speeds of 256 Kbit M24256-BHR and 512 Kbit M24512-HR are ¼ and ½ sec, respectively. Compatible with I2C Fast-Mode-Plus, 2-wire serial EEPROMs support byte-write mode as well as 64, 128, and 256 byte page-write modes, random and sequential read modes, and automatic address incrementing. All models are available in variants operating from 1.8-5.5 or 2.5-5.5 V.

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Search for suppliers of: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memories (EEPROM)

Image Analysis Software is suited for UV and NIR microscopy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:35 -0500

Designed specifically for industrial processes, ImageUV(TM) v2.0 collects, analyzes, and processes images from CRAIC microscopes and micro spectrophotometers fitted for UV, visible, and NIR micro-imaging. Featuring imaging and processing recipes to create new imaging recipes, software incorporates 2 modes of operation such as production level with recipe driven image processing and password protected engineering mode for creating those recipes and for research.

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Search for suppliers of: Image Processing Software

Class-D Audio Amplifier features dynamic range compression.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:35 -0500

Providing 1.7 W/channel output drive across 8 <font face='Symbol'>W</font> load, TPA2016D2 features programmable dynamic range compression that automatically adjusts audio to desired loudness range while protecting speaker and preventing clipping and distortion. Users can select gains from -28 to +30 dB as well as program attack/hold/release times, compression ratios, and noise threshold values. Suited for wireless handsets, notebook PCs, and portable DVD players, it comes in 2.2 x 2.2 mm NanoFree(TM) WCSP package.

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Search for suppliers of: Audio Frequency (AF) Amplifiers | Digital Amplifiers | Programmable Amplifiers

Software offers sales and corporate performance management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:36 -0500

Featuring integration with MS PerformancePoint® Server 2007 and Office SharePoint® Server, Varicent SPM v5.0 offers synchronization of sales performance management data including details on territories, quotas, incentive compensation, and related analytics. Including Microsoft Office SharePoint Server dashboards, it gives user single, integrated source of corporate information. Software enables quota planning directly in financial planning mode of MS PerformancePoint Server.

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Search for suppliers of: Financial Software | Data Analysis Software | Sales & Marketing Software

VPI Tank has 10 ft inner diameter and working depth.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:37 -0500

Built for manufacture and service of electric motors, Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) tank provides 100 psig internal pressure and full vacuum at 100°F maximum temperature. Featuring Rapidoor® fast-actuating closure, tank is installed in compact full-pit layout, and its atmospheric storage tank is set below floor level to facilitate product loading and unloading. NEMA 12 control panel, vacuum and hydraulic systems, and chiller are located at floor grade to facilitate operator access.

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Search for suppliers of: Vacuum Tanks | Pressure Tanks | Custom Tanks

Aqueous Spray Washer degreases and cleans large components.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:37 -0500

Suited for use in repair and maintenance shops serving transport depots, railyards, and marine workshops, AS-150 has load capacity of 800 kg, and can accommodate components measuring 900 mm high by 1.4 m across diagonal or diameter. It uses detergent cleaning medium dissolved in water heated to 50-75ºC, delivered at 400 Lpm, and 4 bar pressure through rotating spray pipes. Model AS-100 is suited for cleaning components up to 950 x 700 mm and weighing maximum ½ ton.

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Software exports CSV files to other formats.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:37 -0500

Designed as step-by-step wizard, Advanced CSV Converter v1.60 plucks all data out of CSV and turns it into a list of data fields, ready to be saved to multitude of formats including DBF (Dbase III, Dbase IV, Visual Foxpro), TXT, HTML, PRG (Clipper, Foxpro), XML, XLS (Excel files), SQL, and RTF. Software has ability to set filters by example. With batch conversion support, users can run from both command line and from the program itself.

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Search for suppliers of: Document Management Software | Utilities Software

Thermoplastic Olefin Sheets suit thermoforming applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:38 -0500

Invision PX modified polypropylene-capped TPO (thermoplastic olefin) sheet and Invision TX mono-layered TPO sheet offer high melt strength allowing for large process window, for processing flexibility. They also provide high stiffness which enables processors to down-gauge.

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Softswitch can handle all VoIP voice processing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:38 -0500

Featuring software based distributed softswitch architecture with support for 1,000 users on single server, MAX Communications Server (MAXCS) v6.0 VoIP phone system and unified communications solution is designed for businesses with support for up to 5,000 users. It utilizes standard Intel® based servers to handle all VoIP voice processing. Features include Native MS Exchange Server 2007 integration for complete unified messaging solution and .NET based desktop telephony client.

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Search for suppliers of: Computer Telephony Systems & Software | Communications Software | Telephony Software

Biomass Monitor measures several microorganisms and cultures.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:38 -0500

Able to respond linearly to biomass ranging from less than 0.1 to greater than 300 OD units, BugEye 200 performs automated, continuous, real-time OD (optical density) measurements of biomass for fermentation and cell culture applications. Suited for biopharmaceutical research, noninvasive monitor has sensor head that attaches to fermentor, and base unit that interfaces with included software, allowing tracking of fermentation progress in real-time in any desired units (OD, g/L, cells/mL).

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Direct Drive Indexing Table delivers high rotational speed.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:38 -0500

Featuring 200 rpm rotational speed, 0.0004 in. spindle runout, and 515 psi hydraulic pressure, Model GSI DNC-400 direct drive rotary indexing table ensures smooth machining without deflection under heavy loads in high-speed, high-accuracy contouring operations. It offers maximum torque of 590 lb-ft and brake torque of 1,844 lb-ft. With 15.75 in. dia and 661 lb weight, product provides maximum horizontal and vertical loading capacity of 1,100 and 661 lb, respectively.

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XRF Analyzers meet wide range of application needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:39 -0500

Suited for on-the-spot analysis, portable Model EDX-660 has Micro-XRF system housed within hard-body travel case holding micro-computer and XRF chamber with proportional counter detection system. Including turret stage that can hold up to 16 samples at once, Model EDX-6000B compact desktop unit automatically analyzes multiple samples. Model EDX-660 suits mining and geological applications, while EDX-6000B aids RoHS testing, metallurgy, and building materials analysis.

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Software lets users hide IP address during web surfing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:39 -0500

Featuring Personal IP Technology Support, SmartHide v2.1.131 provides every Internet user with personal IP address assigned only to him/her and allows them to work in Peer-to-Peer nets without any problem. Users can visit many blocked sites and surf Internet being fully protected. Other features include Servers List file and internal support request routine.

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Search for suppliers of: Data Security Software | Internet Software

Computer-on-Module meets ETX® 3.0 specification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:39 -0500

Based on VIA CN896 chipset, Kontron ETX®-CN8 Computer-on-Module supports up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, 2 RAID-capable SATA II interfaces (300 MB/sec), USB 2.0, and all other standard ETX® 3.0 interfaces. Consuming 10.5 W at full load, it suits infotainment, gaming, medical technology, and HMI/thin clients for automation. With up to 128 Mb of integrated graphics memory, unit supports dual screen operation with resolutions up to WUXGA via VGA and UXGA via DVI/LVDS with 18/24 bit.

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AMC Boards act as air baffle and filler panel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:39 -0500

Designed for empty slots in MicroTCA chassis, AMC Air Baffle/Filler Boards come in both full and mid sizes and in single module format. AMC air baffle can be plugged into unused slots in MicroTCA chassis to redirect or contain airflow, which helps keep cool air within critical parts of enclosure. Cards also act as filler board, preventing open slots and helping to protect chassis from outside elements such as dust.

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Fuses are compliant with METI B standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:40 -0500

Targeting manufacturers of Japanese white goods, 388 Series of METI B-compliant fuses are designed to provide overall protection for both primary (main power input) and secondary (individual component) protection. Available in both cartridge and pigtailed versions as well as with color-banding and with special/customized formed leads, RoHS-compliant and lead-free fuses feature interrupting capacity of 100 A at 250 Vac, with ratings from 1-30 A.

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Hemostasis Valves prevent air and fluid leakage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:40 -0500

Hemostasis valves function as seal by preventing air and fluid leakage around wires and instruments. Able to click into open and semi-open positions and lock with thumb lever, one-handed hemostasis valve (Part #33057) has 2 channels. Straight primary channel has silicone gasket, while angled secondary channel can be used for pressure monitoring and flushing. Self-sealing hemostasis valve (Part #33058) is high pressure and luer activated, and can connect to standard catheters.

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Digital Readout System offers 3D measurement capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:41 -0500

Quadra-Chek 330 (QC-330) includes Measure Magic® technology that automatically determines feature type based on probed points. Compatible with virtually any manual CMM, it includes USB port for flash drives and printers as well as RS-232 port for communication to any computer. With high-resolution LCD monitor for 3D measurements display and operator control, QC-330 can record measurement activities and store them as a program to streamline difficult and repetitive measurements.

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Voltage Regulator Module is Intel® VRM 11.0 compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:41 -0500

Housed in package that achieves installed height of 0.807 in., VR110B080CA-1C single inline packaged voltage regulator module has single 7-bit DAC programmable output of 0.8375-1.6 Vdc, and maximum output current of 80 A. It features input voltage of 12 Vdc, full load efficiency of 88%, and operating temperature range of 0-65ºC. With overall length and width of 3.6 x 0.75 in., unit offers differential remote sense, remote enable, dynamic VID capability, and tri-state output when disabled.

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DVR can be integrated into any security management system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:41 -0500

Offering real-time recording and playback in full 4CIF resolution, Divar XF DVR is designed for medium- to large-scale or growing surveillance systems. It features 4 hard disk drives and H.264 compression technology that minimizes system bandwidth and storage requirements. Divar XF Control Center software offers complete remote management of system, including live viewing and control, playback, configuration, remote alarm notification, and exporting of recorded video.

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Waterjet System suits large scale precision machining.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:42 -0500

Measuring 265 x 152 in., Model 80X JetMachining® Center has Intelli-TRAX traction drive that enables expansion of cutting envelope to 20 ft. It features X-Y travel of 165 x 80 in., Intelli-MAX® Software, programmable motorized Z-axis with precision MAXJET® 5 Nozzle Assembly, high pressure direct drive pump, and rapid water level control for submerged cutting. System can calculate velocity of tool path at over 2,000 points/in., enabling complete control over motion of abrasivejet.

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NVR is customizable in 1 Tb HDD increments.

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Suited for IP camera-based video surveillance systems, i-Pro WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder (NVR) can record up to 64 network cameras simultaneously with multi-format recording in MPEG-4 and JPEG. It offers metadata associated VMD for search capabilities, 2x and 4x digital zoom on live/recorded video, and camera control for pan/tilt, zoom, focus, brightness, preset position, and auto mode. Unit features multiple display modes, RAID 5/6, and embedded real-time OS.

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Low Dropout Regulator operates from 2-5.5 V supply.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:42 -0500

Suited for dual/triple standard-cell and single Li-ion battery powered applications, Model AS1364 LDO offers dropout voltage of 140 mV at 1 A with quiescent current of 35 µA during operation and 10 nA during shutdown. It is available as adjustable version or with pre-programmed output voltages in range between 1.2-5.0 V with output voltage accuracy of 0.75%. Unit comes in 3 x 3 mm 8-pin package suitable for -40 to +85°C operating environments range.

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Graphic Display Module operates from 9-32 Vdc.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:44 -0500

Sealed to IP67 specifications both front and rear, CAN-Communicator (C-COM) 2 in. gauge can be used by itself or with existing instrumentation by connecting it to SAE J1939 (CAN) data bus. Able to display data directly from vehicle data bus or text and graphics as specified by customer, it has 106 x 56 pixels backlit LCD, dead-fronted warning indicator, and 3 backlit switches. Switch-to-ground output can be used to control external annunciator, relay, or other device.

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ISO Standards Address Recycling in Ship Materials and Plastics Industries

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Developed by ISO Technical Committee 61, ISO 15270:2008 guides plastics industry stakeholders in development of sustainable global infrastructure for plastics recovery and recycling. ISO/PAS 30003:2008, a publicly available specification, contains principles and requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of ship recycling management systems, according to management system specifications and standards.

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USNC/IEC Spreads the Word about Global Electrotechnology Standardization via News and Notes

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

One year following re-launch of its quarterly e-newsletter News and Notes, USNC of IEC is broadening publication's distribution and encouraging its use as information resource for electrotechnology community. Most recent issue, Vol 3 - No 2 - July 2008, includes feature article on IEC's conformity assessment activities. Previous issues have highlighted consumer perspective on electrotechnical standardization, and need for IEC work in area of ultra high voltage transmission systems.

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Import Safety Summit Focuses Discussions on Public-Private Partnership for Consumer Safety

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Working with 11 leading associations and representatives of President's Interagency Working Group on Import Safety, ANSI highlighted need for public-private partnership on import safety through Import Safety Summit. Event drew nearly 450 stakeholders, including industry and government leaders. ANSI president and CEO, S. Joe Bhatia, moderated panel that addressed importance of accredited 3rd-body certification programs in enhancing product safety and building consumer confidence.

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Air Transport Association Says First Quarter 2008 Airline Costs Rose Record 31 Percent

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

According to ATA Airline Cost Index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends in cost of inputs to airline production for U.S. passenger carriers, composite cost index rose to 228.7 in first quarter, up 31.3% from first quarter of 2007. Three largest components of index were fuel at 28.7%, labor at 20.9%, and transport-related expenses at 14.0%. Average price paid for fuel increased 50.8%, while overall unit operating cost per seat mile rose 1.51 cents to all-time high of 13.72 cents.

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NAM Says U.S. Now Enjoys Trade Surplus With Free Trade Agreement Countries In Manufacturered ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

According to NAM President John Engler, manufactured goods trade with U.S. FTA partners has moved into surplus for first time. Surplus reflects improving trend in trade with FTA partner countries that has been going on for 5 years. In 2002, manufactured goods deficit with those countries was $41 billion, but by 2007 deficit had fallen to $27 billion. And now, deficit is gone. Engler calls for quick approval of agreements pending before Congress for Colombia, Korea, and Panama.

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ASHRAE Raises More Than $2 Million for Research Promotion

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Exceeding 2007-2008 fiscal year's $2 million goal, ASHRAE's efforts on chapter and Society level for raising funds for research have led to record-breaking year. Nearly half of 6,000 total donations came from individual ASHRAE members, with corporate donations comprising remainder. Currently, there are 92 active research projects being conducted by ASHRAE, including ones focusing on hospital operating room air distribution and air quality on commercial aircraft.

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NTSB Chairman Commends FAA On Major Advancement In Aviation

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Mark V. Rosenker, NTSB Chairman commended U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration for its final rule on fuel tank inerting. On Board's Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements since 2002, rule is a result of recommendation aimed at eliminating fuel tank explosions in transport category aircraft.

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NACD Files Comments on Proposal to Increase Hazardous Materials Registration Fees

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In comments filed with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of U.S. Department of Transporation, NACD raised concerns about proposal to increase fee for those not qualifying as small businesses or not-for-profit organizations from $975 to $2,475 to fully fund Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant program. NACD pointed out that in 2003, DOT was forced to issue refunds to registrants because of substantial surplus in HMEP fund.

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Grand Re-Opening Of Pelham, AL Equipment Rental Faciliy Draws Hundreds

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Park Ridge, NJ - (July 15, 2008) - Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) celebrated the grand re-opening of its Pelham, AL General Rental facility on June 13, 2008. The event, which drew more than 200 people, showcased the facility's showroom and newly-expanded product line, which includes small tools, equipment and contractors' supplies. At the grand re-opening, vendor demonstrations and literature were available, a free lunch was catered by Dreamland Bar-B-Que, and giveaways were ...

Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation To Open Renovated Facility In Shelby, NC

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PARK RIDGE, N.J. - (July 15, 2008) - Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), a leading construction and industrial equipment rental company, will celebrate the grand re-opening of its Shelby, NC General Rental facility on July 25, 2008. The event will take place at the store between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will showcase the facility's renovated showroom and newly-expanded product line, which includes small tools, construction equipment and contractors' supplies. The grand re-opening of ...

Really Strategies, Inc. Expands Management Team with the Hiring of Mark Dash as Vice President ...

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AUDUBON, PA - July 15, 2008 - Really Strategies, Inc., a technology services and solutions firm, welcomes information industry expert Mark Dash to lead the RSuite CMS <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-pxoQeKn9lHxWMyaUjKtud1GuLLP0SU7cpD9TbBjTDECH5KbhP6F3lgifRRwjeUsdYHtdQmO_ulPBa31S7LQMAwF5B5oXgiIEd75cJriV8w=> partner program. Mark is a recognized publishing industry professional with expertise in electronic product development and strategy and enterprise content management. Mark continues to ...

Leading Medical Manufacturer Names Omni Components Corp. Supplier of the Year

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HUDSON, NH - Omni Components Corp. is pleased to announce that Blackstone Medical Inc. has selected it as "Supplier of the Year" for 2007. The award is based on overall manufacturing performance in the areas of customer service, delivery and quality of product. This is the third time Omni Components has earned the award from Blackstone Medical. Blackstone Medical and Omni Components commenced its business relationship in 2002 with Omni delivering services in both engineering and ...

InCord: Internationally Certified for Quality Management Newly ISO 9001 Certified

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Colchester, Conn. (July 2008) - InCord, a fabricator of custom safety netting recently archived the internationally recognized business certification of ISO 9001. InCord, a leader in the field of safety netting for industry is the only United States netting fabricator to achieve ISO 9001 certification for quality management and manufacturing. InCord established operations in 1995 as a small business specializing in the production of custom made synthetic mesh panels used for fall protection ...

Aeroglide Joins The Buhler Group

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Raleigh NC - Aeroglide Corporation has been acquired by the Bühler Group. Founded in Raleigh in 1940, Aeroglide is the leading global supplier of industrial driers and coolers used in the processing of, among other things, breakfast cereals, snack foods, pet food, nonwovens, polymers, and industrial rubber. Buhler, located in Uzwil Switzerland, is a multinational producer of industrial processing equipment and systems. To learn more about Bühler, visit their website at www.buhlergroup.com. ...

Humphrey Online Product Guide

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Humphrey Products Company has put its newly released product guide online at www.humphrey-products.com. The online product guide covers Humphrey's wide line of pneumatic valves and actuators. Clicking on "Product Overview" on Humphrey's home page will direct viewers to group photos of its direct and indirect acting solenoid valves, mechanical valves. TAC valves, air pilot valves, cartridge insert valves, vacuum valves and proportional valves, as well as Humphrey's line of pneumatic and ...

Fabienne Lecorvaisier Appointed Group Vice-President Finance And Administration

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Fabienne Lecorvaisier has been appointed Vice-President, Finance and Administration of the Air Liquide Group effective October 1. She will be a member of the Group Executive Committee and will succeed John Glen, Air Liquide Vice-President Finance and Administration since 2000 and a member of the Executive Committee since 2001, who will be taking a new direction in his career and return to the United Kingdom. During the past 8 years at Air Liquide, John Glen has made a significant ...

Free Flexible Heaters Design Guide

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Learn how you can flex, twist and bend uniform or profiled heat patterns when you use this handy guide. Minneapolis, Minn., July 7, 2008-Minco, a designer and manufacturer of critical components for critical applications, has a new, free design guide that will enable you to design flexible Thermofoil(TM) heaters. With elements sandwiched in-between thin layers of various insulations, these flexible heaters can wrap, bend and twist to heat three-dimensional components-something very ...

Quickparts Assists In Manufacturing Award Winning POWRsyringe For Pinyons Medical Technology

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Atlanta, GA - July 15, 2008 -- Quickparts (http://www.quickparts.com), one of North America's largest providers of custom designed parts, from rapid prototyping to production parts, recently completed a project known as the POWRsyringe Injector for Pinyons Medical Technology that won a prestigious Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA). The POWRsyringe Injector was named one of the finalists in the Medical Design Excellence Award's General Hospital Devices and Therapeutics product category. ...

Nextech Receives Funding For Advanced Fuel Cell Stack Technology

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

NexTech Materials, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received funding for three unrelated projects based on its advanced SOFC planar stack technology. Most recently, the Department of Energy, through its SECA program, selected NexTech to develop its planar FlexCell(TM) SOFC technology for large scale stationary power systems. NexTech has also been selected by the U.S. Navy for two development projects. One is to design a fuel cell system for underwater vehicle applications and the ...

Plastican Plans R&D Lab At Massachusetts Facility

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

LEOMINSTER, MA - Plastican Inc. announces expansion of its research and development capabilities at the company's manufacturing facilities in Leominster, Massachusetts, the largest plastic pail manufacturing plant in North America. The planned addition will allow Plastican to further develop its line of proprietary molding technologies and to expedite manufacturing processes for several new patented packaging concepts such as a new series of twist and lock containers, and new additions to ...

Clippard Releases New Full-Line Product Catalog

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Cincinnati, Ohio -- Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., manufacturer of the industry's most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has just released the all-new 388-page catalog. This full-line catalog includes features, specifications, technical drawings, color photographs, and application highlights throughout. Products can be found in six main categories, including Cylinders, Electronic Valves, Control Valves, Modular Valves, Fittings and Hose, and Air Preparation ...

Jeff Lindgren and Steve Wardleworth Appointed To New Dual Roles In Horton Restructuring

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

ROSEVILLE, Minn.-Horton has appointed two staff members as senior vice presidents and general managers of product lines in a move toward a more efficient, decentralized organization. Jeff Lindgren is now the senior vice president of sales and marketing and general manager of the Britton, S.D., plant and fan drive product lines. Steve Wardleworth is now the senior vice president of operations and general manager of the Carmel, Ind., plant and fan and shroud product lines. ...

CompAir Announces The Western Regional Sales Manager For The High Pressure Industrial Compressor

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

June 25, 2008 - CompAir USA, based in Ohio, has recently announced that Jim Niehoff has joined CompAir USA as Western Regional Sales Manager for the High Pressure Industrial Compressor. Having experienced enormous growth in the last few years in High Pressure Product Sales in the United States, with indication of continued interest and growth in these specialized compressors, Jim will be supporting current projects and future growth. With over 28 years of experience, knowledge and exposure ...

CompAir Announces The North American Sales Team For The Quantima Oil-Free Variable-Speed ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

June 23, 2008 - CompAir USA, based in Ohio, has recently announced the launch of the new Quantima oil-free variable-speed compressor, which uses innovative centrifugal technology. The new Quantima compressor range cuts compressed air energy bills by up to 25% and saves the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as taking 75 family cars off the road or planting 16,000 trees.* With the launch of the technologically advanced new Quantima range, CompAir has restructured their business in North ...

Met-Pro Corporation's Duall Business Unit Receives Equipment Orders Totaling In Excess Of ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Harleysville, PA, July 17, 2008 - Raymond J. De Hont, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE:MPR), announced today that the Company's Duall business unit has received two orders to supply odor control systems to two municipal wastewater treatment facilities in the Northeast United States. The combined total of these orders is more than $550,000. Both orders are expected to ship in the fourth quarter of the Company's current fiscal year ending January 31, 2009. ...

New Sales Manager Of Forging Products Joins Erie Press Systems

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

ERIE, PA - July 17, 2008 - Anders Vesterholm has been named Sales Manager of Forge and Custom Hydraulic Presses for Erie Press Systems. The announcement was made by Doug Currie, President of the company. Vesterholm will be responsible for domestic and international sales of application-based forging machinery and custom hydraulic applications. He will manage new equipment orders, and the sales process for equipment rebuilds and replacement parts. He will also determine sales direction, ...

Western Shield Label Company Announces New Hire for Inside Sales Representative

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Western Shield Label Company, a nationally renowned label printer, is pleased to announce the hire of Heather Curry to the newly created position of Inside Sales Representative. Heather has worked in numerous industries and has a strong background in Business-to-Business sales and customer service. In her new role, Heather will generate new accounts as well as manage the relationship with many of Western Shield's existing customers. "I am very excited about this decision", says Thomas ...

KEMET Announces New EVP and CFO

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 14, 2008) - KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) announced today that Mr. William Lowe, Jr., will be joining KEMET on Monday, July 14, 2008, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lowe will be replacing David Gable, who announced his intention to resign earlier this year. Mr. Gable will be assisting in the transition through the end of the month. Mr. Lowe holds a BS degree in business administration, accounting, from Tri-State University and has over ...

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Elects Board of Directors at Annual Stockholder Meeting; Danfoss A/S ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

CHICAGO, July 11 - The stockholders of Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) elected ten members to its Board of Directors at the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, which commenced on June 12 and concluded yesterday after an adjournment. The stockholders also approved the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation proposed by the Board of Directors in the proxy statement for the annual meeting. Sauer-Danfoss Inc. further announced today that Danfoss A/S has closed its purchase of a ...

New ARC-POWER TECHNOLOGY Catalog!

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

BRECOflex Co., L.L.C. is proud to announce the new "ARC-POWER TECHNOLOGY" catalog B217. This catalog combines previous catalogs and shows the whole product range of this superior, best performing timing belt technology available with all their technological advantages. ARC-POWER polyurethane timing belts come in AT10 and AT15 tooth profile, are steel or stainless steel reinforced and are available in open ended, spliced and welded or truly endless. Belt widths vary from 25 mm to 100 mm. ...

Asymtek Promotes Roberta Foster-Smith to Manager of Global Marketing Communications

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Carlsbad, CA - July 11, 2008 - Asymtek, a Nordson company (Nasdaq:NDSN) and leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, announces that it has promoted Roberta Foster-Smith to manager of global marketing communications. Foster-Smith brings over 20 years experience in marketing technical products, and has been with Asymtek since 1995 as marketing communications manager. For the last 13 years, Foster-Smith directed strategic marketing communications efforts worldwide, including the ...

The Wagner Companies Adds Manager of Employee Development

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Connie Knaak Is Promoted To New Wagner Position Milwaukee, WI - The Wagner Companies is pleased to announce that Connie Knaak has been promoted to the position of Manager of Employee Development and Training. In this position, Knaak will assume responsibility for the establishment and standardization of training and skill development across The Wagner Companies with the ultimate goal of servicing customers at continuously improving levels. Connie Knaak has been a contributor to the ...

ABB to Acquire Kuhlman Electric Corporation from the Carlyle Group

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Acquisition will broaden and complement ABB's power products offering Zurich, Switzerland, July 16, 2008 - ABB, the global power and automation technology group, has signed an agreement to acquire U.S. transformer company Kuhlman Electric Corporation for an undisclosed amount from global private equity firm The Carlyle Group to expand its power products portfolio in the Americas. Kuhlman Electric manufactures a wide range of high-quality transformers for the industrial and electric utility ...

Nilfisk CFM Names New Director of Sales

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Joe Wintsch Will Spearhead North American Sales Efforts Malvern, PA, July 14, 2008--Nilfisk CFM, the world's leading industrial vacuum manufacturer, has announced Joe Wintsch as their new Director of Sales for North America. Wintsch will be responsible for driving sales efforts in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which includes overseeing the company's 20-member direct sales force and extensive range of distributors and dealers throughout North America. Wintsch brings over 20 years of ...

Kontron Expands Its Local Operation in the Republic of Korea

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Kontron Technology Korea now with tail wind from MDS Technology Eching, Germany / Seoul, Korea, July 15, 2008 - Kontron AG, world market leader in Embedded Computer Technology (ECT) and MDS Technology, market leader in Korea for Embedded Solutions, announced today a strategic cooperation with the goal of strengthening Kontron's presence in the Korean market. Kontron will provide its leading edge, world class products, while MDS complements the strategic cooperation with its extensive sales & ...

Mokon Announces Appointment of New Representative

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BUFFALO, N.Y., July 15, 2008 - Mokon, a leader in the Circulating Liquid Temperature Control System market for over 50 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new rep organization. Keystone Plastics Equipment will cover Northern New Jersey and Southern New York exclusively for Mokon. Mike Petrie and Don Lopizzo of Keystone Plastics have over 40 years of plastics experience, from tool shop to production floor, project management to field sales. Please visit their website for ...

Design, Analyze & Optimize your Motion Design with Pro-Motion®

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

New Features of Pro-Motion® Software Offers Faster Motion Control Design Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA - Pro-Motion® motion control set-up software from Performance Motion Devices Inc., now offers OEM machine designers a new set of advanced software features for motion control design. Pro-Motion offers an axis wizard which helps designers quickly configure motion architectures for testing and includes an auto-tuning feature for both current loop and position loop of servo motors. The new and ...

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Wind River Powers New Generation of Periscope on Royal Navy's Next-Generation Astute Class ...

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VxWorks® enables Thales UK's new, non-hull penetrating submarine periscope UNITED KINGDOM - April 29, 2008 - Royal Navy's new Astute-class submarines will be using Thales UK's non-hull penetrating, optronic mast. The state-of-the-art electro-optic system will allow greater flexibility in boat design and provide improved surface visibility without giving away the position of the submarine. The optronic mast will be powered by Wind River VxWorks mission-critical real-time operating system ...

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Xilinx Demonstrates New Triple-Rate SDI Reference Designs for Broadcast Video Applications at ...

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Virtex-5 FPGAs enable future-proof interface designs capable of supporting 1080p60 video LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2008 -- At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference today, Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), the world's leading programmable logic supplier, announced it will demonstrate new triple-rate serial digital interface (SDI) reference designs available for all Xilinx® Virtex®-5 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The triple-rate SDI designs with Virtex-5 FPGAs provide a ...

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Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA Accelerates Development of Ross Video Multi-Definition Keyer for Digital ...

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Industry's first multi-channel, open-platform SD/HD video production switch takes advantage of integrated high-speed logic, DSP and on-chip memory of Virtex-5 LXT FPGA LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2008 / -- At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference today, Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), the world's leading programmable logic supplier, announced its Virtex®-5 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) played a key role in the development of the Multi-Definition Keyer (MDK) digital ...

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Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA Powers New Universal Multi-Channel Processor from Miranda Technologies

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Innovative 3G/HD/SD audio/video processor leverages triple-rate SDI capabilities of the DSP-optimized Virtex-5 SXT platform LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2008 / -- At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference today, Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), the world's leading programmable logic supplier, announced that Miranda Technologies Inc. (TSX: MT), a developer and manufacturer of high-performance hardware/software for the television broadcast industry, has launched a new 3G/HD/SD universal ...

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Mastercam's 25th Anniversary

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

June 2008 CNC Software, Inc., Developer of Mastercam®, Celebrates 25th Anniversary Tolland, CT - CNC Software, Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2008. Two brothers, Mark and Jack Summers incorporated the company in 1983 with a new programming concept for CNC (Computer-Numerical-Control) machine tools. They developed a PC-based CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacturing) software package with an emphasis on the CAM ...

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