Missile Maneuvering System was successfully tested.
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program conducted successful ground test of upgraded Pulse Mode of Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) Solid Divert Attitude and Control System on March 29, 2007. This final ground test, if subsequent data analysis turns out to be as positive as initial results indicate, will provide for insertion of Pulse Mode, which adds additional thrust and maneuvering capabilities, into...
Read More »ASC releases ASTM - ISO Standards Comparative Guide.
Commissioned by ASC, Chemsultants, Inc. developed ASTM - ISO Standards Comparative Guide, which provides general comparative reference of adhesive testing standards between ASTM International standards and related ISO standards. Initial repository of knowledge is limited to overall focus specific to general adhesive testing methods and does not address adhesive testing methodologies that may be...
Read More »SME offers Value Stream Mapping course.
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers and Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership have developed this course for manufacturing professionals focused on techniques of Value Stream Mapping. Two-day course teaches students how to document and quantify material and information flow within their organization, and provides guidance on how to envision, map, and plan for improvements to current flows....
Read More »SOUTH-TEC comes to Charlotte October 2-4.
Held at Charlotte Convention Center, SOUTH-TEC includes 330 exhibits of latest manufacturing equipment and applications. It displays machining centers, cutting tools, and lathes, as well as emerging technologies and concepts, including advanced materials, lean manufacturing, and micro manufacturing. Broadening reach of SOUTH-TEC, SME Motorsports Charlotte connects exhibitors with decision-makers...
Read More »NAM applauds comments on China CVD case.
Speaking before members of National Association of Manufacturers, Department of Commerce's Undersecretary for International Trade Frank Lavin said decision to apply U.S. anti-subsidy law to imports from China was merited by facts of case and department's ability to identify subsidies in China. Lavin said countervailing duty action has to be viewed in context with trade agenda, which also relies...
Read More »FRA to regulate railroad employee's working hours.
Under a rail safety reauthorization bill submitted to the Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will address safety issues such as worker fatigue and will place emphasis on developing methods to systematically evaluate safety risks to hold railroads accountable for improving operational safety. Legislation also authorizes FRA to disqualify any individual as unfit for...
Read More »ASME Turbo Expo 2007 to include sessions on microturbines.
At ASME Turbo Expo 2007 in Montreal, Canada, May 14-17, engineers and scientists will report on new research directions and experimentation in microturbine technology, as well as uses for small engines in distributed generation markets. Conference will include session by William E. Lear, Ph.D., designer of microturbine that generates electricity and provides cooling power, as well as sessions on...
Read More »ANSI announces relaunch of standards education website.
ANSI has redesigned StandardsLearn.org, an e-learning portal to raise profile of standardization among general public and within academic community. Site contains 2 long-form and 2 short-form courses, reference materials such as acronyms database, and links to current national and international standards-setting activities and organizations. Standards Education Database includes information on...
Read More »ANSI announces preliminary program for ISO and IEC conference.
Preliminary program for 3rd ANSI Conference on U.S. leadership in ISO and IEC, to be held May 23-24, 2000, in Chicago, IL, will include open plenary session, with Keith E. Williams as keynote speaker. It will also include 2 breakout sessions allowing attendees to discuss best practices and procedures, share solutions, and provide feedback. Day 2 will include panel discussions on cross-cutting...
Read More »NEMA concludes U.S. - Korea FTA negotiations.
NEMA welcomed announcement that negotiations between United States and South Korea on free trade agreement (FTA) concluded successfully in Seoul on April 1. KORUS FTA will address Korean non-tariff barriers, improve intellectual property protection, and feature aggressive elimination of tariffs on percentage of electroindustry trade between both countries.
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