NCMS announces advancements in hydrogen fuel cell production.
Collaborative R&D teams, funded by award from Department of Energy, have worked to develop solutions for fuel cell and hydrogen storage manufacturing. Techniques for developing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell components were identified, targeting movement of component production out of laboratory and into high-volume production environment. Teams also addressed methods for producing...
Read More »ASI SIG transfers switching specifications to PICMG.
PICMG has made ASI SIG's Advanced Switching Specifications available to its membership and others. ASI SIG was formed with the primary mission to develop switch fabric architecture based on PCI Express technology. Since it has completed its specification development, the ASI SIG Board of Directors approved motion to dissolve ASI SIG and transfer all assets including specifications, works in...
Read More »CP-TA and PICMG sign agreement to exchange information.
Communications Platforms Trade Association and PICMG have completed a liaison agreement that promotes implementation of open specifications within telecom industry. CP-TA is focused on defining and managing interoperability testing based on PICMG's AdvancedTCA-® specification. In addition to working together on joint Interoperability Plugfests and training sessions, groups are coordinating...
Read More »EASTEC comes to West Springfield May 22-24.
Held at Eastern States Expo Center in West Springfield, MA, EASTEC 2007 brings latest manufacturing equipment and services to buyers. Decision makers from aerospace, defense, medical, consumer products, and other industries can visit one location with all equipment and metalworking technologies needed to compete domestically and globally. Event also offers Automation, Lean and Quality Resource...
Read More »American Chemistry Council renews agreement with EPA.
American Chemistry Council (ACC) has renewed Memorandum of Understanding that establishes partnership between ACC's Responsible Care-® initiative and EPA's National Environmental Performance Track program. Objective of MOU is to promote high levels of environmental performance and maximize dialog and collaboration between EPA and ACC. It also streamlines Performance Track application for...
Read More »MHIA Roundtable of Industry Leaders releases 2007 forecast.
During meeting, MHIA Roundtable of Industry Leaders forecasted continued growth in New Orders of 3-5% in 2007 followed by slower growth or contraction in 2008. Continued growth in shipments of 7-10% is expected followed by mild contraction in 2008, and Consumption is expected to grow 6.5-9.5% in 2007 followed by modest to no growth in 2008. Key issues facing material handling and logistics...
Read More »MH1 Standard for Unit-Loads is available from MHIA.
MH1 2005 standard for Pallet, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases, which covers pallets used in unit-load method of assembling, stacking, storing, handling, and transporting materials and products, is available from MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America). Standard defines terminology and nomenclature associated with pallets, describes procedures for pallet sampling, inspection, and testing, and...
Read More »Seminar to address global standards and developing economies.
IEEE, in collaboration with Tunisian Ministry of Communication Technologies, will present Global Standards and Developing Economies: Broadband Access and Infrastructure, seminar on May 9-10 in Tunis, Tunisia. Hosted by IEEE Standards Association Corporate Program, conference targets leaders from industry, government, and international standards organizations to share insight on how local entities...
Read More »ASTM sets standard for nuclear remote viewing systems.
With C 1661, Guide for Viewing Systems for Remotely Operated Facilities, ASTM established minimum requirements for viewing systems for remotely operated facilities, including hot cells used for processing and handling of nuclear and radioactive materials. Some equipment covered by C 1661 includes radiation-hardened and nonradiation-hardened cameras, lenses, camera housings and positioners,...
Read More »Foodservice Packaging Industry survey is optimistic about 2007.
Annual survey of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers found that 79% of responding North American manufacturers are optimistic about sales in 2007, with 84% planning to buy new machinery, as are 75% of those responding in Europe, with 67% planning on new purchases. Operators indicated they are most troubled by food safety, labor shortages, and nutritional concerns, and such issues as...
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