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LED Light Bulbs Achieve UL Listing and FCC Certification

Advanced Lumonics, LLC, an early leader in the direct replacement LED lighting market through its consumer oriented EarthLED brand has announced its EvoLux and ZetaLux LED light bulbs have achieved UL Listing and FCC Cer...

19 Feb 2009

Global Siding Industry Expected to Exceed 44 Billion Square Feet by 2015

Global Siding Industry is projected to cross 44 billion square feet by 2015. Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) represents the largest market for siding. Rapid industrialization, and growing construction activities in major ...

19 Feb 2009

Advanced Grinding Process Achieves 1 RA Surface Finish and Precision Tolerances

Oberg Industries introduces
Molecular Decomposition Process™ (MDP™), an advanced grinding technology
developed for removal or cutting of any conductive material. MDP uses an electrochemical
action and an abrasive wheel to achieve surface finish of less than 1 RA and
precision tolerances.

19 Feb 2009

Custom Foam Inserts for Protective Cases

United Case, introduces Case Fit™ 260. Case
Fit 260 is United Case's proprietary foam material used for fabricating custom
inserts for protective cases.

19 Feb 2009

Innovative Glass Railings Improve the View and Enhance Property Values

Falcon Railing Mfg.
has introduced a topless glass guard deck railing that, in many cases, enables
real estate owners to add significant value to their homes by recapturing breathtaking
vistas that may be obscured by the top and bottom rails of traditional barrier
systems.

19 Feb 2009

Glass Barrier Turnstiles - Attractive Yet Functional

Designed Security, Inc. (DSI)
announces the new Invisigate Glass Barrier Optical Turnstile, a unique security
solution that delivers tight access control in a way that complements the aesthetics
of today's building lobbies.

19 Feb 2009

EPCOS Introduce the World's Smallest Barometric Pressure Sensor

EPCOS is introducing the
most compact packaged sensors for barometric pressure measurement worldwide
at electronica & Productronica China in Shanghai (March 17 to 19, 2009).

19 Feb 2009

Nanoparticles Coaxed into Self Assembling

For researchers on the cutting edge of chemistry and materials science, learning
how to manipulate particles hundreds of times smaller than the diameter of a
human hair and how to direct their self-assembly in a predictable way has been
a formidable but exciting challenge.

19 Feb 2009

Lighter Crash Helmets that Offer Increased Levels of Protection

A material that offers increased crash protection in a reduced package has
been selected by Stand 21 for its latest range of IVOS race helmets.

19 Feb 2009

Innovative Self Aligning Bearings for Rotating Equipment

SKF, the leading knowledge
engineering company, has developed an innovative self-aligning bearing system
that eliminates the problem of axial displacement in rotating equipment.

19 Feb 2009

In-Line Moisture Sensor for Hydraulic and Lubricating Systems

Parker Hannifin, the
global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched an ATEX approved
version of its proven in-line moisture sensor for hydraulic and lubricating
systems.

From Parker Hannifin GmbH 19 Feb 2009

Thermo Offer Comprehensive Rheology Solution for Suspensions and Emulsions

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of comprehensive rheology solutions for the cosmetic industry to fully characterize suspensions and emulsions. Based on...

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 19 Feb 2009

Students Use Lightweight Materials to Chase the Ultimate Fuel Efficiency

With its light body made of Kevlar, sleek aerodynamic design and three Olympic-racing wheelchair tires, it looks like something that escaped from the Batcave.

18 Feb 2009

Siemens Receives Order for Process Control Systems from Aluminium Manufacturer

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from Jiangsu Guowei Aluminium Company Ltd., to supply two new process control systems with the associated flatness measurement and coolant sprays technology. The proj...

From Primetals Technologies Limited 18 Feb 2009

DuPont Wins Quality Supplier Award from Yamaha

Yamaha recently presented DuPont
with its “2008 Quality Supplier” award, which recognizes the company’s
outstanding quality, cost and delivery of finishes used in the manufacture of
Yamaha motorcycles in Brazil.

18 Feb 2009