DHS Webinar to highlight 3 risk and resiliency tools.
Scheduled for Feb 1, DHS Webinar will discuss latest tools to improve security and resilience of nation's buildings and infrastructure. Integrated Rapid Visual Screening Tool, Owners Performance Requirements Tool, and Urban Blast Tool provide risk and resilience assessments of facilities. They can also analyze and compile high-performance requirements, including safety, security, environmental...
Read More »EBCI for North American Conditions continues to increase.
Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions rose in January to 54.2 from December's reading of 52, and more panelists than not reported improved business environment. Survey's measure of degree of change in current North American conditions rebounded to +0.1 in January from 0.0 in previous month; January's EBCI for future North American conditions...
Read More »ASTM Amusement Rides, Devices Compilation comes in print version.
Available in print version, ASTM Standard on Amusement Rides and Devices provides all 16 ASTM standards that play crucial role in all aspects of amusement ride industry by ensuring safety and quality assurance. Standards cover design and manufacture, testing, operation and maintenance, inspection, QA, and terminology. In addition to online and print versions in English, online versions are...
Read More »U.S. DOE to name America's Next Top Energy Innovator.
U.S. Department of Energy will name America's Next Top Energy Innovator in February and wants Americans to vote online for their favorites among 14 technologies. Technologies from DOE's NREL are being used by 3 of the nominees, including an air-conditioning system that uses 40-85% less energy, windows that dynamically change color or reflectivity based on changes in sun's intensity or...
Read More »Joyce Foundation teams with Manufacturing Institute.
Manufacturing Institute received $200,000 grant from Joyce Foundation to enhance use of industry-based credentials in manufacturers' HR practices. Funds will help educate employers about benefits of using certifications to verify skills of new hires and advance those of current employees. Work will focus on creating employer-engagement and demand strategies in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and...
Read More »Biotechnology can provide foundation for lasting US economy.
BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union speech. BIO commends Obama's call for creating an economy that is built to last and strongly believes that biotechnology can meet this challenge. Biotech industry sustains and creates high-wage U.S. jobs, fuels manufacturing, and helps drive leadership in competitiveness and innovation. Most...
Read More »Unlimited Services Updates Website
January 26, 2012 - Oconto, Wisconsin January 26, 2012 - Unlimited Services of Wisconsin, the company who sets the industry-standard in wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing, updated its website in late 2011. The updated website features Unlimited Services' wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including wire harnesses, molded cable assemblies, industrial wire harnesses, and control...
Read More »Hardfacing Wire Manufacturer Polymet Corporation Celebrates 45th Anniversary
CINCINNATI, OH - Polymet Corporation, a leading producer of hardfacing wire, welding wire and thermal spray wire, is celebrating its 45th year in business. What started as a small aerospace consulting firm has grown into a world recognized leader in the production of hardfacing alloys, welding and thermal spray materials. From the roots of a few engineers producing nothing more than ideas for new...
Read More »Trim-Lok Launches a Brand New Interactive E-Commerce Website
Buena Park, CA - Trim-Lok, Inc. has once again broken the mold and launched their brand new website! Built from the ground up Trim-Lok is now providing their customers with more options and tools than ever before to properly build and choose the perfect trim or seal for your application. Trim-Lok was the first to offer an interactive, build a part system through the internet. With the help of...
Read More »Daisy Data Displays, Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Industrial Computer Company Thriving Since 1982 YORK HAVEN, PA, January 9, 2012 - Daisy Data Displays, Inc. (D3), industry leader in developing specialized and ruggedized computers, displays, and keyboards designed to endure harsh industrial and plant environments, will celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2012. Daisy Data Displays, Inc., first known as Daisy Data Terminals, was founded in 1982 by...
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