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New Online Pump Selector Allows Collaboration & Sharing of Pump Curves
PUMP-FLO™ Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), announces the release of PUMP-FLO Premium, a major update to their web-based pump selection software. The new program is a subscription-based web-version of its popular PUMP-FLO software. The new PUMP-FLO Premium features a secure cloud... - August 13, 2010 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Okfuskee County, OK on The Trinity #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Completes the Trinity #1 Oil and Gas Prospect; Ties Into Paid Sales. - August 10, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Thermo-Anemometer with Built in Rotary Vane Available from TEK Instrument Company
The Model 8903 Thermo-Anemometer is easy to read with a high contrast, 4 digit LCD readout and is full of other useful features. The digital thermo anemometer also comes standard with a hard carrying case and batteries. - August 07, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Nexcom Incorporates Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processor and Intel® AMT6.0 Into Industrial Fan-less PC
NEXOCM NISE 3500 fanless PC, powered by Intel® 32nm dual-core Core™ i7 processor, speeds up multitasks and delivers notable computing performance. Benefiting from on Intel® AMT 6.0, the NISE 3500 fanless PC enables remote networking manageability for fast monitoring, troubleshooting and communication. Additionally, NISE 3500 is equipped with rich I/O interfaces, including two Intel® GbE Ethernet ports, 4 COM ports, 6x USB, 6x USB, 8x GPIO, 2x SATAII and 2x eSATA, expansion with one PCI. - August 06, 2010 - NEXCOM
GMPCS Introduces 3BX™ Backpack Satellite Kits for Live Video Streaming from Cell-Free Areas
With hurricanes looming in the Gulf, news breaking in disaster-ravaged countries such as Haiti, and wars raging in remote theaters such as Afghanistan, the need for truly portable satellite equipment is greater now than ever for news organizations— especially when cellular or Internet... - August 06, 2010 - Network Innovations
New Model ST-8828 Infrared Thermometers with Fixed Emissivity
The Series ST-8828 Infrared Thermometer also features user selectable units, built in laser pointer and backlit LCD for taking measurements at night or in low background light areas. - August 05, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Stainless Steel Rotary Encoders Designed for the Most Extreme Conditions
AMCI releases stainless steel encoders with features including IP69K rating, double row sealed bearing, solid and hub shaft versions, and a superior shaft load rating. These encoders are designed to operate where other encoders fail. - August 01, 2010 - AMCI
Memmert Opens First Subsidiary in Shanghai
Optimizing close contact to the client supported the decision to open the first Memmert subsidiary in growth market China. - August 01, 2010 - Memmert GmbH + Co. KG
New Model ST-882 Infrared Thermometers with Over Range Indicator, Auto Data Hold
Model ST-882 Infrared Thermometers with over range indicator and auto data hold. All you have to do is just point, and get your readings instantly. - July 29, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
New Focus on Criteria and Solutions Selecting the Right Energy Efficient Drives in the F&B Industry
The Quest Trend Magazines has created a new focus on the criteria and solutions to assist the current decision-making process in the F&B Industry regarding changing the drive technologies. - July 28, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
NEW Model ST-9918 True RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter with Temperature Function
The Model ST-9918 offers an extensive range of functionality and features including diode check and continuity test. - July 24, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Orion Fans Creates a Complete Product Line for Cooling Applications Requiring Fan Guards
Complete line includes wire mesh, plastic, louvered, metal, and filtered fan guards and kits. - July 22, 2010 - Knight Electronics Orion Fans
New Model ST-8819 Infrared Thermometers with Backlighting
The Model ST-8819 Infrared Thermometers with backlighting. This compact Infrared Thermometer has a wide temperature range and laser sighting. - July 21, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Eastern Applied Announced as New XRF Service Representative for Roenalytic GmbH
Roenalytic GmbH solidifies its presence in the XRF market by announcing that Eastern Applied Research, Inc will act as the exclusive service and support provider for its XRF analyzer line. The service representative brings over thirty years of experience with x-ray fluorescence technology and provides complete support to Roenalytic users. - July 20, 2010 - Eastern Applied Research, Inc.
Pierson Workholding Releases the SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System
The SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System is a powerful yet affordable step into vacuum workholding for manufacturers. The system is revolutionary in the fact that it converts compressed air into a powerful vacuum that exceeds the power of most conventional vacuum pumps. A Starter Package is available and consists of a vacuum chuck base, a vacuum generator and a connection kit. - July 19, 2010 - Pierson Workholding
Custom Sensors & Technology Applies the LIF Sensor to Cleaning Validation Applications
Custom Sensors & Technology has recently developed a novel LED light induced fluorescence sensor, the LIF Sensor, in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline for blend uniformity and end-point detection during the blending of powders. After further application studies were performed and market... - July 18, 2010 - Custom Sensors & Technology
Current Fine-Tuning of the Control Technology is Used for Determining for the First Time in the German Machinery Industry Reports the Quest Trend Magazine
Fine-tuning the consisting control systems at the machines instead of changing the control technology is the motto of the German machine-builders this year. These goals pursue the machine-builders for the first time since 2003. Since then the annual technological change in the automation... - July 14, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
Innovate the Future, by David Croslin, Enables Smart Companies to Innovate Consistently and Competitively via Step-by-Step Method; Demystifies Innovation Process
David Croslin, holder of 25 patents and former Chief Technologist at Hewlett-Packard, has provided in his new book, Innovate the Future, a repeatable innovation process that will allow companies to quickly develop highly competitive and disruptive innovations without increased risk or expense. The book is currently being read by executives at leading companies including ATT, Verizon, Alcatel-Lucent, ITT, HP and many others. - July 12, 2010 - Innovate the Future, Inc.
New Model ST-8839 Infrared Thermometers with Large LCD with Backlight and Display Hold
The Model ST-8839 has a measuring range of -58 to 1832 °F (-50 to 1000 °C) with 0.1° resolution and 2% of reading accuracy. - July 11, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
New Model ST-9915 AC/DC Autoranging Digital Multimeters
The Model ST-9915 offers an extensive range of functionality and features including 4000 count resolution, auto ranging and auto power off. - July 11, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Kinetics Launches New Line of High Performance Equipment
Kinetics, the world’s leading provider of process and mechanical solutions, announced the launch of its new high-performance equipment product line designed to distribute high purity process fluids for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, research, and other high technology markets. - July 10, 2010 - KINETICS
New Model ST-880 Infrared Thermometers with Built-in Laser Pointer
The Model ST-880 has a measuring range of -58 to 536 °F (-50 to 280 °C) with 1° resolution and 2% of reading accuracy. - July 10, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
New Model - VC05 Loop Calibrator
The Model VC05 Loop Calibrator can both measure and source calibration variables. Loop Calibrator for current sourcing, simulating, and measurement with 0.02% accuracy. - July 09, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Mercedes Benz Invests in Euromec Contracts Cleaning Machine
Leading automobile company Mercedes Benz is using a Drive scrubber drier from Euromec to keep its showroom in Lakeside, Essex spotlessly clean. The machine reduces manual handling requirements and associated costs, making it a sound investment for the company. - July 09, 2010 - Euromec Contracts Limited
Custom Sensors & Technology to Present Bin Blending and API Concentration Applications During Natoli Workshop on Challenges in Tablet Manufacturing and QA/QC
Custom Sensors & Technology will be presenting the LIF Sensor as a PAT tool used for bin blend uniformity, API concentration, and cleaning validation during the technical training workshop “Challenges in Tablet Manufacturing and QA/QC” to be held at Natoli on August 10-12th,... - July 07, 2010 - Custom Sensors & Technology
New "Gumshoe" Green Product Enters Termite Industry
No longer do you need to use harsh chemicals to control subterranean termites. GumShoe is a patent pending "green" product that stops termites dead in their tracks. - July 06, 2010 - GumShoe Industries
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd and InnovaRadio Strengthen Their Cooperation
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications is strengthening the cooperation with InnovaRadio following the successful validation of InnovaRadio’s unique adaptive pre-correction solution on UBS universal modulation platform. The validation... - July 01, 2010 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
AMCI and Rockwell Automation Release New PartnerNetwork™ Solutions Brochure
Rockwell Automation and Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) have released their first PartnerNetwork™ Solutions brochure. The brochure includes a brief history of the partnership between Rockwell Automation and AMCI, and features AMCI products. - July 01, 2010 - AMCI
TwinCAT Forum on Linkedin Grows
The TwinCAT Developers Group on Linkedin, started by KineticaRT, has grown to more than 380 members. - June 30, 2010 - KineticaRT Limited
EtherNet/IP Multi-Turn Resolver Compatible with Allen Bradley PLCs
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), has released the NR25 series of heavy-duty EtherNet/IP resolvers. Available with many features including Power over EtherNet (PoE), these multi-turn absolute resolvers can save time and money while also simplifying wiring. - June 25, 2010 - AMCI
Quest Trend Magazine Reveals the Current Requirements on Sensors in the German F&B Industry
The type of the sensors’s protection ranges from IP 54 to IP69k, special applications need high-grade steel versions and special cable jacket for the sensors’ connecting cable is demanded. - June 23, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
Geosemble Names New VP of Government Programs
The new position reflects growing demand from government customers for Geosemble’s technology for geographic search and overlaying of text on geospatial imagery and maps. - June 22, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
Security Engineered Machinery Offers Disintegrators to Pulverize Paper, CDs and Other Materials for Quick, Quiet Destruction of Confidential Information
Security Engineered Machinery has redesigned its low-volume disintegrators for the thorough destruction of sensitive and outdated records. - June 21, 2010 - Security Engineered Machinery
IndustrialLEADERS.com Debuts Its Industrial Heat Processing Equipment Guide
Industrial Leaders to offer all kinds of heat exchangers and heat processing equipment from U.S. and international manufacturers - June 20, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Quest Trend Magazine Reports the Current Trend to Application-Optimised I/O Modules in the German Machinery Industry
The German machine-builders are intensified interested in application-optimised I/O modules this year. This confirms the trend to fine-tuning the control and drive technologies that determines the changes in the automation technology this year. - June 17, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
Chengdu Tianfu Software Park Successfully Held an Exclusive Conference in Beijing
Chengdu Hi-tech Zone, ranked the 4th among China’s 56 state-level hi-tech zones, and Chengdu Tianfu Software Park, known as the biggest and most energetic software park, just held an exclusive conference in Beijing called “Chengdu, Energize Your Business” focusing on the... - June 15, 2010 - Chengdu Tianfu Software Park Co., Ltd
Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit
The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group
High Reliability Connectors from C&K Components Shorten Satellite Assembly Integration Time
Fast locking system eliminates need for screws, washers and clips in contact configuration - June 10, 2010 - C&K Components
Panel PC Benefits from the Current Trend to Fine-Tuning the Control Technology in the German Machinery Industry
Machine-builders in Germany prefer fine-tuning the control technology this year. The Panel PC benefits from this current trend. - June 10, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
MET Laboratories UL Certification Programs Create New Opportunities for Electrical Contractors
MET now offers UL 508A / 609A Listed Industrial Control Panel and UL 48 Listed Sign Shop programs. These programs allow electrical contractors to become manufacturers, creating dymanic buisness opportunities and company growth. - June 10, 2010 - MET Laboratories Southeast
MTS C-Series Model CR Sensor Meets Demands of Off-Highway Machines
Field-proven, non-contact sensors offer extremely rugged, bolt-on housing package alternative to potentiometers - June 10, 2010 - MTS Sensors
Passive RFID Tag Delivers Outstanding Read Range
Keeping track of production process is the key in manufacturing industry. In response to manufacturer’s need, DAILY RFID has recently deployed a passive RFID tag, which can be easily integrated into many RFID projects. RFID passive tags are ideal for almost unlimited applications. It can... - June 08, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
Powercast will demonstrate a wireless sensor module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, at the Sensors Expo 2010. The device showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications. The sensor module provides temperature, light level, and humidity data to an access point, along with the received signal strength (RSSI) and the ID number of the Powercaster™ transmitter from which it is receiving power. - June 07, 2010 - Powercast Corporation
Capital Safety Group Opens New India Entity in Chennai with Full Range of Safety Solutions, Consultancy and Training
Capital Safety Products India Pvt. Ltd. In Chennai, India is the newest addition to Capital Safety Group’s (CSG) growing global network. Under the direction of Vinod Hariharan, CSG Country Head for the India region, the new office at the Gemini Parsen Apartments on Mount Road is in operation... - June 04, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
AdvanPOS Unveils World’s First Dual-Core & Fan-less POS System at Computex 2010
AdvanPOS showcases the world's first dual core & fan-less POS system at Computex Taipei 2010 and the innovative desktop POS and RFID application are introduced as well. - June 03, 2010 - AdvanPOS
Foremay® to Ship Ultra High IOPS PCIe SSD Drives
One quarter million IOPS have been achieved with the EC188™ D-series PCI Express solid state drive (SSD) which features read/write speeds up to 2.5/2.3 GB/s and capacity up to 8 TB - June 02, 2010 - Foremay, Inc.
Vitronic Helps Interlink Express Reduce CO2 Emissions
Interlink Express is proving its commitment to the environment by cutting its road use down as much as possible. It does this by planning transit routes efficiently. At Interlink Express' Smethwick site, five Vitronic VIPAC D2 volume-measuring units help the company optimise its loading processes. - May 29, 2010 - Vitronic
Tenacent SA Provides a Tool Designed to Secure the Global Supply Chain
DC to Retail and Global Container and Trucking security has been given an additional tool to reduce Shrinkage and Improve Security and Visibility with the availability of Tenacent SA's latest RFID enabled Bolt Seal "TIMSV11." - May 28, 2010 - Tenacent SA
Quest Trend Magazine reports how the German Machinery Industry is changing to Ethernet-based field buses this year
Change to Ethernet-based field buses in the centre of interest in the German machinery industry - May 26, 2010 - Quest Trend Magazine
World’s First PoE-Enabled Gigabit Ethernet Extender Now Shipping
Ethernet Extension Experts Begins Shipping its Game-Changing Gigabit Ethernet Extender - May 25, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts