Machinery News 

Extech Instruments announced today that its affordable and versatile BR200 video borescope wireless inspection camera has been awarded a 2009 NECA Showstopper Award. The award is given to exemplary products exhibited at the 2009 NECA Show, the official trade show of the National Electrical Contractors Association (US). (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

Columbia lawyer Bert Louthian says accurate reporting is essential for protecting workers. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

Technic Equipment Division is pleased to announce that it has purchased the Control Engineering Division assets of Metfab Technologies, Inc. As part of the transaction, Ray Glew will join Technic Equipment Division as Control Engineering Manager. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

Mass Customization Software Automates Engineering and Powers Profits (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Bytewise Measurement Systems explains why CrossCheckTM Laser Profile Sensors (http://www.BytewiseSensors.com) are perfectly suited to monitor and control web based materials and extrusions. One or two laser profile sensors can be used to measure web width and thickness as well as provide height based feature tracking and edge guiding. CrossCheckTM will drastically improve the precision of operators using Micrometer snap gages to measure thickness online. The line laser based technology measures flat sheet and extruded products like rubber, plastic, wood, composite materials, PVC and metal. It requires no reflective tape, LED arrays or back lighting, like camera based systems that require cleaning and maintenance to keep operational. The system can also measure shape-based parameters like thickness, step height, width, angle, radius, location, gap and depth. The affordable CrossCheckTM 3D laser measurement system is used by R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality and Maintenance personnel to validate product dimensions and tolerances. Academia and R&D facilities use CrossCheckTM for product development and material studies like soft material and parts with profiles that can’t be effectively measured by hand calipers. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Gravity Jack Software Studio is a new venture backed software company in Liberty Lake WA, that is pushing the envelope in the mobile software development arena. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Balluff's Micropulse SF fill level sensor provides continuous, absolute fill-level measurement in applications that require adherence to the strictest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

This new line of metric axial needle roller thrust bearings feature steel needles and range in widths from 2 mm to 5 mm. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

These weekly sales range from 15%-20% off the original price to more customized sales like, Buy (1) ER25 Collet and receive (1) free. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

In July of this year, Cobra Imaging was purchased by Trevor Spalding and Alan Oates. Operations were moved from Dawson Creek, BC to Salmon Arm, BC. Since the move in August, the company has expanded operations and now offers Water Transfer Imaging to a variety of commercial clients throughout Canada. This is good news as Cobra Imaging is the only commercial provider of water transfer imaging west of Ontario. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Emedco Inc., a safety solutions leader located in Buffalo, NY, launched their revitalized and interactive website Monday, November 16, 2009. The new site will be able to be accessed using the same URL of http://www.emedco.com. The project was initiated to provide users with an enhanced shopping and ordering experience. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Integrated software allows users to perform feature based reverse engineering functions with new added functionality to capture data directly inside the SolidWorks environment. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Pacific International Bearing, Inc. (PIB) has signed on to represent and distribute NMB's precision miniature ball bearings. This agreement takes effect immediately. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Platinum Productions, creators of the International television program, Business & Beyond, currently on the Fox Business network, selected ek pass (http://www.ekpass.com/?src=prweb) to be featured in an upcoming episode highlighting "Innovative Ways To Increase Your Bottom Line". This program is currently being aired in the United States and Canada on 20 different networks, and twice nationally in the United States. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Latest version includes enhanced user interface, updated email engine for auto-connecting with suppliers and customers, supplier data-collection during approval process, screening materials and their ingredients against hundreds of global Regulation lists, enhanced grid reporting functionality, and snap-on utilities for ERPs, PLMs, and portals. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has stepped up efforts against property owners and city officials for improper asbestos removal. Experts at Cornerstone Training Institute have reached out to local property owners to offer consultation before and after the asbestos removal process. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Entegral Solutions Group, a new division of DFW-based DMI Corporation, offers building owners and facility managers a better way to achieve turnkey facility renovations, improvement projects and consulting services focused on increasing operational efficiency, optimizing comfort and reducing energy consumption. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Frustrated by the lack of information available to quickly design ITT Cannon connectors, two connector engineers from PEI-Genesis (www.PEIGenesis.com) developed and published the first ITT Cannon Solutions Guide in 1995. It is now available in it's fourth reprint and used by over 100,000 product design engineers worldwide. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

A new product to help prevent diesel & bio-diesel fuel gelling in cold weather is announced by Hugh Goulding, President of E TIP, Inc. The launch of the new product adds to the extensive range of products for security, safety and maintenance. Some of our more popular products include: Cable Lock Alarms, Personal Strobe Lights and Steering Controls. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

A2 Technologies’ Exoscan, the portable FTIR system with diffuse reflectance sampling capability, is finding rapid acceptance by scientists involved in all aspects of soil analysis. Researchers in forensic soil analysis, land management and environmental geochemistry have rapidly embraced this new technology. With FTIR spectroscopy, specific inorganic and organic components in soil can be identified and quantified, providing unique insight into the composition and origin of soils. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Acme Wire Products Company, Inc. announces its ability to incorporate DFARS-compliant specialty metals in a wide variety of custom designed and manufactured wire components. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

FleetMind announced today its solution to help waste, recycling and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation firms “green” their fleets by reducing fuel consumption, mileage and emissions, and ensuring more efficient driver behavior. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

EquipNet is hosting a webcast auction of premium, pre-owned lab equipment. The webcast auction begins at 1:00PM (ET) tomorrow, Thursday, November 19, 2009. Identified as surplus to the ongoing operations at Migenex, the late-model lab equipment is available at a significant cost savings over buying the equivalent, new items directly from the manufacturer. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

A proprietary new technology developed by Atlanta EDM & Machine Co. has successfully blended custom EDM machining and lights-out automation for greater speed and accuracy for medical industry components. Technologies that tweak the proper voltages like on and off times are critical to optimized performance. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

Grant Marketing of Boston and Pixelgroove of New York collaborate to help B2B companies better evaluate their online advertising efforts through metric based marketing. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

Tool hire services are cost effective DIY resource. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

Expanded capabilities at the Tinton Falls, NJ location enable greater service to NTS' defense sector clients. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

For the first time in Accessory Geeks history, customers can tailor their purchases with personalized messages from laser engraving (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

Saber Design & Analysis to Merge Siemens PLM Business with Saratech (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

vonGAL Corporation® displayed the latest innovation in low cost palletizing with the upgraded Val-U-Pal palletizer at Pack Expo 2009 in Las Vegas. The latest innovations not only included improved through put but also the ability to handle nested pails along with cases, trays and totes. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

A major Mid-West Manufacturer of Dispersions used in the rubber and plastic industry had an existing Flexible Screw Conveyor Model 1450 that was experiencing significant auger breakage when conveying Calcium Oxide. They contacted Tech3 Manufacturing for a solution.Since Calcium Oxide has the following characteristics:1. Packs under pressure2. Aerates and becomes fluid3. Hygroscopic (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

Following preliminary tests that took place in the first six months of 2009, Greencell Technologies is pleased to report that it has now moved into two advanced phases of testing their proprietary Hydrogen Enrichment System the HydroCell. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2009)

Gerd H. Huber, a veteran international automotive supply and aftermarket executive, has been named president of U.S. operations by GEDORE Group, manufacturer and worldwide marketer of tools for automotive, aerospace and wind energy industries. GEDORE is best known in America for its KLANN specialty automotive tools, designed to save time and ease disassembly and repair jobs. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

Balluff’s new family of Ultrasonic sensors find objects with superior performance compared to traditional sensor technologies like photoelectrics, especially in difficult applications because of their ability to see targets independent of color, transparency, surface texture or ambient conditions. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

Arnco, the world's largest supplier of polyurethane flatproofing products marks the one-year anniversary of their revolutionary product ecofil&reg. Released last year at the World of Concrete Exhibition, ecofil® has become an instant success with many customers. Arnco has sold over ten million pounds of ecofil® during its first year (equivalent to approximately 40,000 tires filled). (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

Auto ID Solutions is pleased to announce certification as a GS1 Solutions partner by GS1. Solution Partners are certified to ensure expert knowledge of the GS1 and ISO standards that relate to automatic identification (bar coding and RFID technology). (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

The Performance Management Institute of Australia has issued a warning for business leaders. The warning is based on new research conducted in collaboration with Associate Professor Alan Nankervis from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and Professor Pauline Stanton from Victoria University in Melbourne. The research was conducted by anonymous survey and targeted middle and senior managers. PMIA President Lyle Potgieter warns "If you want to manage your people for peak performance, get them clear on their personal contribution to the business strategy." The research suggests that middle and line managers are the least engaged with performance management systems and the execution of the strategy. "Most research on performance management is directed towards executives and managers but survey responses are often completed by members of the HR team," suggested Nankervis. He continued "We have gathered a significant sample of responses from all levels of management, from supervisors up to business owners, as well as HR professionals. When we analysed the data we found a large disparity between the responses from different levels of management." Key results were uncovered when participants were asked : (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

Allied Bolt, Inc. expands its product offering to include power-driven earth anchors and has contracted Bears Services and Solutions, LLC to help design and test the earth anchor line. Power-driven earth anchors are used by utilities and telecommunication providers for guying purposes (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

On its four year anniversary, WhyAbe.com, the world’s only completely free e-sourcing toolset, adds new features and enhancements to help procurement professionals streamline their electronic sourcing events. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

No manufacturing company can live without it: Images of products that do not yet exist in reality. The technologies behind this capability are programs like mental mill of mental images® and agencies, which prepare such images with mental mill. ICIDO (www.icido.de) in partnership with mainworks and mental images go one step further: with the use of next generation GPU rendered shaders in the industry leading virtual reality applications of ICIDO, 3D-data is visualized in previously unprecedented quality including 1:1 real-time interaction. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)