PPI Appoints Patrick Vibien as Technical Director
Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. announces Patrick Vibien, P.Eng., has been appointed as a technical director of the association. Vibien will also assume the position of director of engineering for the Power and Communications Division (PCD) and director of education. As Technical Director for PPI, he will be spokesperson on technical matters relating to materials and will serve as the head of the...
Read More »OPEI Announces Standards for Robotic, Battery-Powered and Electrical Lawn Mowers
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute announces the first-ever standard for robotic, battery-powered, electrical lawn mowers issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Publication of the robotic lawn mower standard has been highly anticipated by the outdoor power equipment industry and start-ups designing products for the category. The global robotic lawn mower market is...
Read More »AAMA Updates Procedure for Structural Integrity of Window and Door Products
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association updates document providing standardized comparative analysis procedure for determining the structural integrity of window and door products. The content includes guidance for unit sizes smaller and larger than those tested as well as deflection and stress limits established by industry standards. These changes increase the applications where...
Read More »Updated Connection Calculator from AWC is Based on National Design Specification
American Wood Council releases updated version of its free Connection Calculator based on the provisions the National Design Specification for Wood Construction. The updated calculator includes cross-laminated timber (CLT) connection provisions and post-frame ring shank nails. This provides users with app-based approach for calculating capacities for single bolts, nails, lag screws and wood...
Read More »NEMA Publishes Guidelines for Electroindustry to Improve Customer Cybersecurity
National Electrical Manufacturers Association publishes NEMA CPSP 3-2019 Cyber Hygiene Best Practices Part 2, a new white paper that identifies industry best practices and guidelines that electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers may consider when providing cybersecurity information to their customers. The practices and guidelines described in this document helps customers...
Read More »GSX Event Focuses on networking for the global security community
Global Security Exchange (GSX) event was attended by 20,000 registrants from more than 125 countries and 550+ exhibitors. Event conducted continuing education workshops in support of professional accreditations. An open discussion forum with ASIS volunteer leaders was also conducted. It focused on decline of the “social contract”, immigration and role of social media.
Read More »ABC Releases Construction Input Prices for August
Construction input prices fell 0.6% in August and are down 0.9% year over year in accordance with analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 0.4% for month and are down 0.4% compared to August 2018. The greatest declines were in energy-related categories like natural gas (-33.3%), unprocessed energy materials (-19.1%), and...
Read More »ASIS Opens Show Floor to Display Latest Technologies for Security Applications
ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, opens show floor at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019 that displays the latest technologies, services and solutions for professional security applications. GSX Disruption District, the nexus point for innovation within the security industry. This feature area includes cutting edge technologies, startup company displays,...
Read More »IPC Electronics Materials Forum Focuses on Emerging Technologies
The IPC Electronics Materials Forum focuses on developments in materials and processes associated with advanced electronics assembly and manufacturing for board fabrication, assembly and post-assembly protection. Forum will emphasize the emerging technologies that challenge the existing materials set. Topics include: Semi-additive processes for high density interconnect; Additive textile...
Read More »ASIS Honors Security Leadership and Service Awards
ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of several leadership and service awards across its membership, chapters, councils, CSO Center and Foundation. Winners are being honored throughout the week in Chicago during Global Security Exchange (GSX). Awaeds include: President's Award of Merit; Council Awards; Chapter...
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