PICMG adds Ethernet fabric to Advanced Mezzanine Card.
Comprised of more than 450 companies, PICMG has released PICMG AMC.2 subsidiary specification for Advanced Mezzanine Card, which defines modular daughter cards designed to provide extra functionality to AdvancedTCA-® cards. Base specification, AMC.0 defines Module's mechanical, interconnect, management, power, and thermal requirements, while AMC.2 is limited to defining link usage, management,...
Read More »AEM serves on Board of National Accreditation Agency.
Darrin Drollinger, AEM's vice president of statistics, technical, and safety services, has been named to the Board of Directors of ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, which is responsible for policy, strategic planning, and financial operations and performance. AEM has become active in the conformity assessment community, recognizing the changing global nature of business and the potential for...
Read More »NTSB Chairman addresses concern on airport runway collisions.
At conference hosted by American Association of Airport Executives and FAA, in Atlantic City, NJ, NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker told executives that airport surface operations present challenging situations for pilots and controllers. Potential conflicts are exacerbated by ground support vehicles, and Rosenker said Board has urged FAA to develop and demonstrate ground movement safety systems...
Read More »International Standard helps optimize shock tests.
Published by International Organization for Standardization, ISO 18431-4:2007 specifies methods for digitally calculating shock-response spectrum, which graphically illustrates relative strength of shock pulse across frequencies. Standard can be used to determine how high-tech systems will respond to shock pulses associated with earthquakes, explosions, impacts, and other mechanical shocks....
Read More »PICMG® hosts technologies showcase at NXTcomm07.
Scheduled for June 19-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, PICMG Technologies Showcase booth will contain member companies' exhibits and products that are based on one or more PICMG specification. PICMG specifications cover range of open hardware implementations and include AdvancedTCA-®, AdvancedMC(TM), MicroTCA(TM), CompactPCI-®, CompactPCI Express, COM Express, and SHB Express.
Read More »AEE partners GBE program with ENERGY STAR Challenge.
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is participating in the ENERGY STAR Challenge, an extension of efforts encouraging members to reduce building energy usage by 10% or more. Green Building Engineer (GBE(TM)) certification, developed in 2005, requires engineers to have energy management certification, and will be a resource for building owners to validate Statement of Energy Performance...
Read More »Association warns homemade cleaners are not always safer.
According to officials at Consumer Specialty Products Association, there are many hazards in using homemade mixtures for housecleaning. Commercial consumer products go through rigorous tests to meet government safety standards, while self-mixed alternatives have no manufacturer to ensure they meet same requirements. Untested homemade cleaning products may also produce unintended consequences,...
Read More »Association of Equipment Manufacturers elects 10 new members.
AEM elected 10 companies to membership in international trade group, which provides business-development resources for companies that manufacture and market agriculture and construction-related equipment, products, and services. Companies include Applied Technologies Inc, Construction Technology Inc, Farymann America, Global Pump Company LLC, Hard Dollar Corporation, Lamtrac International Inc,...
Read More »ASCR changes its name to Restoration Industry Association.
Formerly Association of Specialist in Cleaning and Restoration, RIA has adopted a new code of ethics, developed a strategic plan and vision, hired new staff, and retooled its governance strategy. Association will provide information through education and variety of vehicles to industry, its members, and general public. It will also take action to preserve open competition that public depends on...
Read More »IBIE 2007 is off to strong start.
Planned for Oct 7-10 in Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, 2007 International Baking Industry Exposition will include many US and international companies. Exhibitors will be able to penetrate markets such as tortilla, cookie, snack food, confectionery, pizza, and biscuit/cracker producers and manufacturers. Strong showing is essential for manufacturers and suppliers to baking...
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