Cattron-Theimeg, Inc.
Sharpsville, PA 16150 1198
Jan 02, 2009 CattronConnect(TM) promotes safety and reliability for overhead crane operations and Industrial Locomotive operations by supplying remote health monitoring, real-time data logging, and alarm notifications via constant monitoring of critical components. It supplies users with access to customized, secure website as well as email alert notifications of pre-defined faults and failures. Customizable Web-based reports are available for various user-defined items.

Elma Electronic Inc.
Fremont, CA 94538
Jan 02, 2009 Designed without side or back walls around card cage area, E-Frame Chassis provides access for test and development. Unit includes carrying handle on top, front accessible test points, and monitoring LEDs for +3.3 V, ±5 V, ±12 V, ±24 V, and ±48 Vdc. With modular aluminum construction, tower can support up to 21 slots at .8 in. pitch or 17 slots at 1 in. pitch. Cooling is provided with three 150 cfm fans, which are speed-controlled with fan fail indication.

Cole-Parmer Instrument Co.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Jan 02, 2009 Featuring cast-aluminum housing, MASTERFLEX® B/T® process tubing pumps enable bulk transfer of viscous and shear-sensitive fluids. Pump head door opens fully to facilitate tubing inspection/change-out, and optimal occlusion is automatic when door is closed and latched. Secure retention mechanism, which grips tubing for trouble-free loading, also prevents tubing creep/roll. With PerfectPosition(TM) pump tubing in B/T 87 and B/T 91, pumps handle flow rates from 0.67-37 Lpm.

Fabrico, Inc.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Jan 02, 2009 Designed to protect CDs and DVDs during stencil printing, RapidRelease Nesting Pads leave behind no residue and can be peeled off easily, speeding printing process. Pads require no curing time and are ready to use as soon as they are placed on printer.

Pneumadyne, Inc.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Jan 02, 2009 Available in 3-way and 4-way configurations with 1/8 NPT (F) ports, 22 Series Valves provide flow rate of 40 scfm at 125 psi and feature single or double air pilot and solenoid operators. Rated at 1 W, 15 mm solenoid valves offer variety of connector and voltage options, while 4-way valves include 3-position version with closed or exhaust centers. Machined via PneuTef(TM) process allows valves to be used with lubricated and non-lubricated air.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
Cleveland, OH 44124-4141
Jan 02, 2009 Constructed of nylon and supplied standard with ½ in. tube connections, Balston® In-line Disposable Adsorption Filters are capable of handling operating pressures up to 50 psig in gas service and up to 70 psig in liquid service. Examples of removable vapors include hydrocarbons, ketones, CO2, ammonia, mercury, methane, ethylene, methanol, and water vapor. Areas of use include sample analyzing, venting applications, emissions monitoring, and direct food contact applications.

Pres-On Products, Inc.
Addison, IL 60101
Jan 02, 2009 Offered in commercial-grade silicone, neoprene, or EPDM, Press-On Setting Blocks are installed inside window sash, between sash and insulated glass unit, to deliver protection to insulated glass from impact of sash opening and closing. Blocks stop glass from cracking, while maintaining integrity of glazing bead. Standard roll sizes are 50-100 ft long in thicknesses from 1/16 to ¼ in. Silicone blocks are lab tested to perform in temperature range of -80 to 450°F.

Del City
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Jan 02, 2009 Pre-Assembled Kits offer 8 different assortments that include O-ring, cotter-pin, stainless steel screws, heat shrink, multi-gauge terminal, and battery kits. Each piece is sorted in small, lightweight plastic or metal case, suited for workshop, vehicle, or job site. Component chart is attached to cover, enabling user to identify each piece.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jan 02, 2009 Kerk® precision non-ball lead screws and customized nut designs target motion control applications where ball screws may have been originally considered. For vertical applications, lead screws can be designed to self-lock and prevent back driving. Sliding motion between nut and screw converts rotary input to linear output motion, providing optimal accuracy. Manufactured from 303 stainless steel, lead screws come in 1/8-15/16 in. standard diameters with .02-3 in. standard leads.

WAGO Corp.
Germantown, WI 53022
Jan 02, 2009 Based on 10816-3 mechanical vibration standard, 750-645 2-Channel Vibration and Roller Bearing Monitoring Module analyzes vibration severity and shock pulse feedback utilizing 750-925 Tandem-Piezo® acceleration sensor. Mechanical shock pulse process data is transmitted via fieldbus to control systems and resulting analysis helps determine machine maintenance needs. Programmable system allows configuration of good, warning, and fault limits via WAGO-I/O-CHECK software.

Tue, 23 Dec 2008

Another productive year is coming to an end. It's been our pleasure bringing you the trends that are changing the way the world does business, and solutions to help keep up. No doubt 2009 will be as heavy in industry-transforming developments, and we look forward to delivering the information you need to succeed.

Mon, 22 Dec 2008

...Trade Barriers Toughen Up, Airbus and Boeing to Prop Up Carriers, Fed Sets Record Rate Cut and Firms Make Fewer Layoffs.

Fri, 19 Dec 2008

Plus: Budget-Friendly Holiday Decorations for the Cubicle, and Christmas Songs Sharks Prefer.

Thu, 18 Dec 2008

Manufacturers today face increasing pressure to accelerate product time-to-market, reduce costs and deliver more high-quality products to customers. Achieving these goals requires companies to enhance communication and CAD collaboration across a widely dispersed supply chain.

Wed, 17 Dec 2008

Trade and globalization policies played an enormous role in the latest presidential election. Now that Barack Obama has been elected the next president of the U.S, how and when will the president-elect address trade - particularly NAFTA - after being sworn into office next month?

U.S. Input Sought for Draft ISO Standard on Social Responsibility

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
January 2, 2009 - Special working group established by ISO has issued draft standard on Social Responsibility for review and comment. Standard's intent is to help push companies, government agencies, and other organizations toward sustainable global economy by establishing common guidance on social responsibility concepts, definitions, and methods of evaluation. National body positions and comments on proposed text are expected from each national standards body registered as member of ISO activity.

International Standard Provides Guidelines for RFID Item Management

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
January 2, 2009 - Revising 2004 version, ISO/IEC 18000-1 provides definitions for generic architecture concepts which commonly require item identification within logistics and supply chain. Document guides parameters that are needed in any standardized air interface definition - the communication that occurs between RFID tag or device and RFID reader. In addition, document lists reference addresses in respect of regulations under which ISO/IEC 18000 operates.

HSSP Workshop to Focus on Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
January 2, 2009 - ANSI-HSSP, in collaboration with NOD EPI and NFPA DARAC, is launching workshop on Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs. Attendees will discuss standards that currently exist and in what areas new standards need to be developed. Also, actionable recommendations for timely development of standards in identified needs areas will be addressed. Scheduled for Feb 3-4, 2009, workshop will take place at Kellogg Conference Hotel in Washington, DC.

AWWA Announces Publication of The Truth About Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products in Your Water

American Water Works Association
Denver, CO 80235  
December 31, 2008 - Written by Jack Hoffbuhr, booklet titled "The Truth About Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Your Water" offers guide for public information professionals, customer service reps, and concerned customers with questions about drinking water. Book explains how chemicals get into water, how chemicals in water are regulated, how PPCPs get into water, and what risk PPCPs pose. In addition, booklet includes instructions on how individuals can dispose of drugs safely.

Requirements to Standard 90.1 Proposed; Open for Public Comment

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Atlanta, GA 30329  
December 31, 2008 - ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 provides requirements for energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings. Among addenda out for public review is addendum aq, which proposes changes to purpose and scope of standard. Proposed modification addresses applications not covered in existing standard scope, such as requirements for laboratories, data center cooling, and kitchen exhausts. It also incorporates utilization of on-site, renewable energy resources.

New AHP Series High Pressure Alloy Filters

Custom Point Calibration Service Offered by Dickson

Stepper Drives Series STM

Honeywell First to Offer TÜV Rheinland Security Training for Process Industries

Comodo EasyVPN Beta Uses IM Clients to Access Files, PCs

Alltec's Continuous Commitment to Quality

Makino Announces Online Seminar Schedule for First Quarter 2009

BSA 2009-2010 Meeting Dates

Hamilton Storage Technologies Attains ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 13485: 2003 Certification for Quality Management Systems

ITW ROCOL North America Expands

Vaisala Acquires Aviation Systems Maintenance Inc.

Sandvik Acquires British Producer of Deep Hole Drilling Products

Gator Cases Acquires XL Specialty Percussion

Dispensing Leader Tridak is Acquired by DYMAX

Component Engineers Inc. Acquires Elks Manufacturing Corporation

Kemet Announces New Vice President of Quality and Chief Compliance Officer

Orbitform Group Adds Representation in Brazil

People on the Move

Dr. Walter J. Rossiter Receives ASTM International William C. Cullen Award

Indium Corporation Engineers Achieve SMTA Certification

New Airpot Website Offers Designers Online CAD File Generators For Customized Pneumatic Motion Control Devices

Hannay Reels Presents Updated Catalog of Firefighting Hose Reels

Edmund Optics® Profiles Products, Processes and People in Print and Video to Show Industrial Optics Strength, Progress

Senior Aerospace Metal Bellows Launches New Website

Sauer-Danfoss Introduces New Web Site