Industry: Manufacturing / Production News 

Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com adds a ruggedized version of their LED lights for extreme environments that features a u-bracket style mounting option for greater diversity of mounting and a removable face plate so operators can change optics for enhanced beam management. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

Newark offers Altera's programmable solutions and introduces an online Altera community to support products including the new Cyclone IV FPGA family through www.element-14.com (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

Blinds Chalet is offering buy 3 get 1 free on select blinds. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

Deacom, Inc. today announced Supplemental Manufacturing and Ingredients, LLC ("SMI"), a manufacturer of dietary and nutritional supplements based in Tempe, Ariz., and the exclusive manufacturer of products for HealthSport, Inc. (OTCBB:HSPO), has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to facilitate the company's entrance into the pharmaceutical industry. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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)

Logs2U, the UK's leading Log and Firewood Suppliers for wood burning stoves and open fires has reduced a wide range of it's logs and wood fuel products in a pre-winter season sale bonanza. Many prices on top log and firewood products have been dropped by 20% or more! (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com added a high powered, 7200 lumen LED light (http://www.magnalight.com/c-140-led-lights.aspx) with magnetic mounts and coil cord with cigarette plug for temporary lighting on vehicles, equipment and other low voltage applications. By eliminating the need to drill holes and run wire harnesses, the LEDLB-40-M offers industrial, commercial and military customers powerful, convenient and durable lighting solutions. (PRWeb Nov 20, 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)

“Empirical Evidence of RFID Impacts on Supply Chain Performance,” offers the first extensive review of quantitative data on how RFID technology has improved the performance of a variety of businesses. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

DataLens System helps Market America scale-up while improving customer experience. (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)

New football helmet-themed Fan Cans recycling containers further enhance Coca-Cola’s recycling programs with Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins, and NC State Wolfpack (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)

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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)

Personal protective gear and safety equipment can make all the difference in extreme weather and dangerous working environments. Safety equipment expert recommends company health and safety officers inspect gear now to avoid worker injury or death. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

MetalTek International, the company that set the industry-standard in casting manufacturing and metallurgical engineering, launched its new website in late 2009. The new website features MetalTek International's industry-known investment castings, centrifugal castings, and metal engineering solutions, as well as a comprehensive alloy guide to help guide in selecting the correct alloy for the job. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Electronics distributor provides on-site product demos and technical support for new thermal diagnostic tool to identify plant energy savings. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Thorley Industries has been nominated by the Pittsburgh Business Times for its Sustainable Manufacturing Award. The Sustainable Manufacturing Award category is part of the Business Times' Manufacturer of the Year Awards, which honors local companies who have manufacturing facilities in the Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities. Thorley Industries manufactures juvenile products under the band name 4moms. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com offers a new sliding bracket mounting system for its HAL-48-2L Class 1 Division 2 fluorescent light and the HAL-48-2L-LED Class 1 Division 2 LED light. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

The Office of the Deputy CIO, Department of Defense in conjunction with the Association for Enterprise Information (AFEI) opens the 2010 DoD Enterprise Architecture Achievement (DEAA) Awards program. The awards program, now in its 3rd year, recognizes significant contributions and achievements in advancing enterprise architecture for the Department of Defense. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Blinds Chalet releases list of 3 common installation mistakes that can limit or eliminate positive window treatment function and energy efficiency. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

First of its kind directory helps product safety officials locate information and service provider resources to assist in company product safety or recall programs. Directory available in both hard copy and on-line versions. (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)

Seeking Breakthroughs in Packaging Innovation, Sustainability and Waste/Cost Reduction (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Business technology services firm announced a weekly radio segment on staffing trends and how IT can drive operational optimization and boost efficiencies. New show streams live Wednesdays at 3 p.m. on www.cnn650.com. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame to help them design and manufacture a log home that is now in the final certification process to be awarded the LEED Platinum rating. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a comprehensive framework for the integrated design approach key to high-performance building. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Gerber Technology Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Should the headphone jack assembly inside your Apple IPOD TOUCH fail to produce sound or, in rare cases, gets something jammed inside, head to the IPOD Repair website milliamp.com for this exciting new change-out service. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Today more than ever time is money. Lathem's AirTime wireless wall clocks offer accurate, affordable and easy-to-install solution for small business. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc., announces the launch of VICTREX® WG101™ Compound with a lower coefficient of friction and a lower wear rate to help increase the lifetime and performance of wear applications in the automotive and industrial equipment industries. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

The audio series Ecological Awareness from More Than Sound Productions helps Wal-Mart explain the two pillars of its sustainability initiative - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and consumer awareness - to private brand suppliers. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

ChemArt is always looking for ways to be innovative, and in 2009 decided to focus on more environmentally-sound personal and manufacturing practices by launching a "green" initiative. Over the past year, ChemArt has taken both big and small steps to ensure that the company is environmentally friendly. "We believe this is imperative as everyone should do what they can to help our environment", says Kurt Hague, General Counsel and head of the internal "Green Team" at ChemArt. ChemArt has, in fact, been doing several "green" initiatives over the years: (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

Accounts Receivable Management Services (ARMS), the new web-based system provides total coverage of 62,000 private businesses in the wholesale and retail environment, and highlights the key components that are critical in making an informed credit decision. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

For a limited time, Sensatronics will package Upsite’s award-winning HotLok Blanking Panels (http://tinyurl.com/yj2pyee) with its leading product, the Senturion. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Honeywell Advanced Solutions Facilitate Monitoring, Reporting Requirements, and Enable Future Expansion (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

Windows account for nearly 50% of a homes heat loss during the winter season. More than the roof, walls and attic combined. Blinds Chalet publishes tips for saving money on heating bills this winter. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)