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November 30, 2005

Automotive Supplier Orders Additional Braintech 3D-Machine Vision Software

Braintech eVisionFactory Software to be used for Axle Assembly Application.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 30, 2005 -- Braintech, Inc. (OTCBB: BRHI), a leading provider of vision guided robotic software solutions, announced today that it has received an additional order from ABB Canada for a major automotive tier supplier, to identify and locate brake and axle components in an assembly application using Braintech’s software, eVisionFactory, (eVFTM).

The application, as part of an ABB TrueView™ vision guided robot system, utilizes Braintech’s SC3D™ (Single Camera 3D) vision to identify, inspect and locate components in imprecise positions. SC3D first locates a brake assembly in non-precision dunnage and then is used again to accurately locate the axle’s position on a conveyor for assembly of the two components. In both cases, the required offset information is communicated to the ABB robot via eVF.

Owen Jones, Braintech’s CEO, commented, “We’re receiving more requests for material handling operations where vision is used both on the “pick” and “place” of the operation. The value is in the elimination of precision fixturing on both sides of the process. Through sales and marketing efforts, we expect to see a rising demand for these types of systems from both automotive and non-automotive manufacturers.”

About Braintech (OTCBB: BRHI) – For more information, visit www.braintech.com

About ABB (NYSE: ABB) (www.abb.com) – ABB's Robotic, Automotive and Manufacturing group is a leading supplier of robots, robotic systems and automation systems to the automotive, manufacturing and consumer industries. With more than 120,000 robots installed worldwide and more than 5,000 employees, ABB is a global leader in flexible factory automation.

eVisionFactory, eVF and SC3D, are trademarks of Braintech, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Trueview is a trademark of ABB, Inc and its subsidiaries.

Statements in this document that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and reflect the current views of management with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as technical difficulties in developing the products; competition from other suppliers of similar products; pricing that may not be acceptable to potential markets; and many other known and unknown factors. Readers should also refer to the risk disclosures outlined in the Company’s 10-KSB and 10-QSB Forms filed from time to time with the SEC.

Contact:

Jennifer Summers
Braintech Inc.
#102 – 930 W 1st Street
Vancouver BC V7P 3N4
604-988-6440 x 202

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“The Answer to Underperforming, Cutting Edge Technology is More Cutting Edge Technology”

In its latest published research, Technology Across the Supply Chain, Analytiqa surveyed over 100 European Supply Chain Executives in Eastern and Western Europe to provide market shares; evaluate customer satisfaction; identify technology strategies; understand future technology trends.

London, UK (PRWEB) November 30, 2005 -- hilst transport management systems (TMS) have, historically, been the least developed areas of the technological supply chain, technology providers and 3PLs are readdressing the balance.

Technology Across the Supply Chain

Analytiqa conducted an extensive survey in Q3, 2005. After benchmarking the leading technology providers and implementers by system type and geography, the research identifies customer satisfaction with their technology systems and ‘partners’. The report analyses the impact that software providers, implementers, location (geography) and industry market sectors have on the market dynamics, including investment strategies and timescales for future change.

Playing a unique role as both provider and customer of supply chain technology solutions, the research examines third party logistics providers, their levels of interaction with both technology companies and their clients – together with the quality and variety of services that they are now asked to perform. Finally, the research quantifies future trends for technology in the logistics sector, including the use of mobile technology and RFID, together with the priorities for future technology investment.

At all times, the research was placed in the context of modern logistics operations. These include the consolidation of supply chain structures to cost-efficient locations, moves towards process based working and the globalisation of supply chains.

Transport Management Systems move out of first gear

Whilst transport management systems (TMS) have, historically, been the least developed areas of the technological supply chain, technology providers and 3PLs are readdressing the balance. The role that 3PLs are playing in this development is especially important as Analytiqa research found that where supply chain functions are outsourced, 49.1% of companies rely on a 3PL to provide their TMS, whilst only 21.7% of such companies entrust their Warehouse Management System (WMS) to a 3PL.

3PLs may chose to use a system supplied by a specialist technology provider or they may chose to provide an in-house solution. This demonstrates a key challenge facing the more traditional providers of TMS.

Whilst they may be of the “best-in-class” variety, as process systems begin to encroach on their area of business, providers of these specialist TMS are being forced to be more innovative in order to “justify” their extra connectivity and visibility issues.

Scepticism surrounding claims of supply chain technology providers

Customer experiences contrast sharply to the promotional campaigns of the leading technology systems providers. Whilst technology systems are advertised as being robust, scalable and cost effective, Analytiqa uncovered a degree of scepticism surrounding such claims. These are often interpreted by the customer as “the answer to underperforming, cutting edge technology is more cutting edge technology”.

The tension between Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) type systems and “best-in-class” systems is a common theme, particularly with WMS, as Analytiqa’s research highlighted a greater level of dissatisfaction with systems in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe.

An important factor affecting the success of a WMS implementation and subsequent satisfaction with the system is the degree of understanding which is brought to the planning process. This is reflected in the importance companies place in the experience of systems implementers, which cannot be underestimated. Part of the reason that systems are not used to their full potential is due to the complexity of the processes they are required to manage. This problem is most prominent in the case of ERP systems.

However, when it comes to employing a technology implementer, Analytiqa’s research highlights that the majority of providers leave customers highly satisfied with their services.

A major source of ‘end-user’ dissatisfaction lies with “in-house” technology systems implementers who do not possess the necessary expertise they would claim to have. A cause of many of the failed or “disastrous” implementations is a desire to keep costs to a minimum, overlooking the use of more appropriate implementers.

For more information see: http://www.analytiqa.com/TechnologySupplyChain.asp

Sample survey quotes and statistics taken from “Technology Across the Supply Chain”:

“In terms of market share of inventory management software providers, there is a significant difference between the retail sector and the manufacturing sector”

“Although SAP and Oracle dominate the WMS market, both companies command a lower market share than they achieve in the process and inventory management sectors”

“EU as an agent of change: Meeting new EU legislation is the fourth most important factor driving the technology systems improvements”

“For 3PLs, attempting to compete with specialist technology providers is no longer seen as an appropriate business development strategy – they must segment their technology service offering according to the needs and capabilities of their customers.”

“Of the companies which have made major WMS improvements within the last two years, at least 25.0% of them will make a major improvement within the next two years”

For more information see: http://www.analytiqa.com/TechnologySupplyChain.asp

About Analytiqa:

Analytiqa is a market analysis and business intelligence company providing published reports, profiles and databases, custom research and consulting for multi-national clients across a number of industry sectors from Logistics and Distribution through to FMCG and Professional Services. Analytiqa works closely with its clients, building partner relationships based on trust and the delivery of high quality and commercially relevant research.

Analytiqa is positioned between the logistics providers and their customers to provide the industry with commercially relevant business intelligence. Analytiqa works closely with logistics providers to source new customers and to better help them understand their existing clients. Similarly, retailers and manufacturers use Analytiqa’s logistics company profiles, databases and research services to analyse the operational and service capabilities of logistics providers and to benchmark the services they receive from their logistics providers against those of their own competitors.

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DOT Metal Products Selects Dallas Logistics Firm, JDF Distribution, For Warehousing and Distribution Services in Dallas and North Texas

Dot Metal Products, a division of the building products group of Gibraltar Industries, has selected JDF Distribution to be its warehousing and distribution provider for the company’s North Central Texas region. The solution calls for JDF to receive, store and distribute the company’s metal roofing products to over 130 retail locations in the region, including Home Depot stores.

Coppell, TX, (PRWEB) November 30, 2005 – Dot Metal Products, a division of the building products group of Gibraltar Industries, has selected JDF Distribution to be its warehousing and distribution provider for the company’s North Central Texas region.

The solution calls for JDF to receive, store and distribute the company’s metal roofing products to over 130 retail locations in the region, including Home Depot stores. Previously, DOT Metals handled distribution to North Texas from its manufacturing plant in San Antonio, Texas. By using JDF’s distribution center outside Dallas in Coppell, Texas, the company will free up valuable manufacturing space in its San Antonio facility and improve order cycle time to North Texas customers.

In addition to warehousing and inventory management, JDF Distribution manages all daily deliveries for DOT Metals, using its own flatbed trucks. JDF’s transportation team coordinates all store delivery appointments.

About JDF Distribution
JDF Distribution (www.jdfdistribution.com), headquartered in Coppell, Texas outside Dallas, is a logistics services company that provides high-quality warehousing and distribution services from its warehouses and transportation centers in Houston and Dallas. Founded in 1982, the company helps manufacturers and retailers get products to market quickly, reliably, and at the lowest possible cost.

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SENTEL Makes Big Leap in Sensor Integration With MicroRDR; SENTEL’s Micro Remote Data Relay Delivers Security Innovation in a Compact Package

SENTEL Corp., a premier engineering and software company, is launching a lighter, smaller, portable sensor integration technology with its Micro Remote Data Relay system (MicroRDR).

ALEXANDRIA, VA (PRWEB) November 30, 2005 -- SENTEL Corp., a premier engineering and software company, is launching a lighter, smaller, portable sensor integration technology with its Micro Remote Data Relay system (MicroRDR).

“This is the iPod of sensor networking,” said James F. Garrett, president of SENTEL. “It’s peace of mind and security in the palm of your hand.”

The MicroRDR is a compact smart networking tool designed and built by SENTEL that monitors and controls numerous sensors, including those that can detect radiological, biological, chemical and other toxic agents – simultaneously. The sensors can protect and warn the public in the event of a terrorist attack so anyone exposed to a toxic agent can receive immediate treatment.

The compact and lightweight MicroRDR can be deployed in stadiums, subway systems, airports, hotels, offices, shopping malls, theaters and wherever security is a priority. It’s just 3.1 inches wide and 6.7 to 12.5 inches long, depending on the model. It weighs as little as 10 ounces, so it can be deployed in innovative ways, including being mounted in security vehicles or strapped to personnel. Rugged enough for indoor, outdoor and mobile use, the MicroRDR unit has no moving parts and is weather resistant, operating in temperature extremes of minus-40°F to 130°F.

“The MicroRDR allows us to interconnect monitoring devices that detect physical security threats or chem/bio/rad hazards remotely,” said Ray Babineau, vice president of the Technology Integration Group at SENTEL, a division of Dimensions International Inc. “The MicroRDR speaks with all the disparate devices and then fuses their data, taking all that raw data from the various sensors and devices and turning it into actionable information – information that someone can do something with.”

In addition, the MicroRDR can be used with security cameras, motion detectors and any other kind of sensor. “With this technology, we can control camera positions remotely,” Babineau said.

Available in wireless and Ethernet models, the MicroRDR – and its big brother, the standard RDR – provide innovative, scalable and cost-effective solutions for connecting disparate, remotely located sensors and other electronic devices into one integrated network. Each sensor’s output can be monitored and controlled at a central location using SENTEL’s RDR Command Post (RDR-CP) software. More than 40 RDRs and MicroRDRs can be connected to just one RDR-CP, creating a network of hundreds of remote devices.

The RDR and MicroRDR are ideal for organizations, such as the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and businesses because it’s incredibly flexible and adapts to changing technology. When an organization upgrades its technology, the RDR infrastructure remains and works with that technology. For example, if a new type of sensor is developed, it would still work with the RDR and the infrastructure already in place.

“It’s a win, win for everyone on all levels,” Garrett said. “SENTEL’s clients can still take advantage of changing technology without having to go back to the drawing board – a costly proposition – because our RDR’s system integration is innovative, flexible and scalable.”

SENTEL is a division of Dimensions International. SENTEL provides mission-critical support to the Department of Defense, DHS, FAA and other government agencies in the areas of chemical and biological agent defense, software development, electromagnetics engineering and test and evaluation. SENTEL’s innovative Remote Data Relay (RDR), a sensor networking system, is among its leading products. The RDR, with its new PDA capabilities, is a smart networking tool designed and built by SENTEL that can simultaneously monitor and control numerous, disparate sensors that detect, nuclear, biological, chemical and other toxic agents. Please call SENTEL at 703-739-0084 or visit http://www.sentel.com/

Dimensions International's core business areas include information technology, integrated logistic support and air traffic control systems providing advance technology in command and control systems, electronic commerce/electronic data interchange, radar global positioning systems, warehouse management and material distribution systems to government and commercial clients. Founded in 1985, DI continues to provide innovative solutions to its clients, which include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other Department of Defense agencies, FAA, USAID and the District of Columbia government. DI is an international company with staff offices in more than 50 cities in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call DI at 703-998-0098 or visit http://www.dimensionsinternational.com.

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November 29, 2005

Top 10 Myths You May Hear Concerning Selectrocide™ Chlorine Dioxide for Horticulture

Selective Micro Technologies dispels myths about algae, irrigation, plant and soil health.

Beverly, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 29, 2005 -- In response to an unprecedented number of inquiries regarding the use of chlorine dioxide in horticultural applications, Selective Micro Technologies has created a list of Top 10 Myths about Selectrocide® Chlorine Dioxide for Horticulture. Years of scientific study in greenhouse conditions have yielded remarkably effective treatments against algae in greenhouse irrigation systems and on greenhouse surfaces.

Myth #1 — “The product has not been adequately researched for the horticulture market.”
Selectrocide™, a nearly pure aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide, has undergone extensive scientific review by outside laboratories and in field tests specifically tailored to the horticulture market. Gaining EPA registration for a product with disinfection and sanitizing claims requires extensive testing on well-known pathogens by independent laboratories. In addition, outside laboratories have verified the horticultural algaecide and fungicide claims made for the product. Finally, a leading commercial greenhouse worked with the product for over five years to develop protocols optimized specifically to inhibit and control algae. Research continues in the area of improving plant health by marrying this superb oxidizer to greenhouse-specific uses.

Myth #2 — “Growers are not using the product.”
Griffin Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies, the top greenhouse and nursery supplier in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and one of the largest in the U.S., is managing a product launch of Selectrocide™. Well-respected growers around the United States are currently buying Selectrocide to reduce algae and microbes in irrigation water and improving the conditions for crop production in the greenhouse.

Myth #3 — “It is phytotoxic; it will burn and kill my plants.”
Almost all algaecides, when used at high concentrations, can kill plants. However, one of the advantages of nearly pure chlorine dioxide, which is used globally to purify drinking water, is its efficacy at low concentrations. Five years of extensive in-greenhouse scientific research have demonstrated that 0.25 parts per million (ppm) will keep irrigation systems free of algae, thereby improving plant health and reducing crop loss. The plants are not harmed.

Myth #4 — “It will kill beneficial organisms in my soil.”
Research demonstrates that the recommended levels do not adversely affect beneficial microbes in growing media. Selectrocide™ chlorine dioxide is a nearly neutral oxidizer and does not accumulate in or alter the pH of the soil. In fact, chlorine dioxide actually breaks down harmful byproducts of other antimicrobials such as chlorine. Unlike most other oxidizers, which produce undesirable byproducts, Selectrocide™ chlorine dioxide breaks down to water and oxygen.

Myth #5 — “It is corrosive over time.”
At the application dose concentrations recommended by Selective Micro, Selectrocide™ has shown no evidence of corrosiveness. Only when used at concentrations well above those recommended could chlorine dioxide be corrosive to some typical greenhouse equipment over time.

Myth #6 — “It will "off-gas," causing hazardous conditions.”
Chlorine dioxide is highly soluble and stable in water. The generation process for Selectrocide™ ensures that the chlorine dioxide gas is dissolved in water, where it remains relatively stable. Small amounts of chlorine dioxide gas will leave the solution (i.e., “off-gas”) slowly – over time. As outlined in the product’s technical bulletin and label, avoid breathing fumes when handling concentrated stock solutions, ensure proper ventilation and use approved respirators in certain application conditions.

Myth #7 — “It leaves behind dangerous residual chemicals.”
The patented technology created by Selective Micro, designed specifically to deter the presence of unwanted chemical residuals in the end-solution, produces a nearly pure (greater than 99%) chlorine dioxide solution in water. In addition, using Selectrocide™ precludes the formation of harmful halogenated disinfection byproducts–trihalomethanes and halogenated acidic acids that some other oxidizers generate.

Myth #8 — “It requires high capital outlays.”
“Just add water, and wait.” Merely place a letter-sized envelope in a bucket of water, cover, and wait the label-prescribed time. After the nearly pure solution of chlorine dioxide has generated, dilute to end-use concentrations using more water, and apply with readily available horticultural injectors.

Myth #9 — “It costs more than alternative solutions.”
When total costs and benefits are included, various Selectrocide applications around the greenhouse can cost the same, less, or more than other products used today. Because chlorine dioxide is so effective at killing pathogens at low concentrations and penetrates slime layers to reduce the likelihood of re-contamination, Selectrocide™ chlorine dioxide offers a compelling and superior choice based on both cost and efficacy.

Myth #10 — “All chlorine dioxide products are created ‘equal.’”
Although chlorine dioxide is widely considered “the ideal biocide” because of its unique advantages, all chlorine dioxide products are not the same, and are usually differentiated by the method of generation. Most chlorine dioxide solutions that do not use large chemical generators are “stabilized” chlorine dioxide solutions. In short, they are activated by adding an acid solution, which results in very low yields of chlorine dioxide with high levels of residual by-products at low pH (acidic). Selectrocide’s patented technology makes it possible to generate specific concentrations of nearly pure chlorine dioxide on-site, at neutral pH, using only tap water and with no capital equipment. This is an industry first.

Further information about Selectrocide chlorine dioxide and its use in greenhouse applications can be found at www.selectivemicro.com.

About Selective Micro Technologies
Formed in 1999, Selective Micro Technologies is a private company based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Combining sophisticated science with innovative product design, Selective Micro has invented a proprietary delivery system that controls the rate and efficiency of gas-producing reactions. The competitive advantage of Selective Micro’s products is their ability to generate specific concentrations of greater than 99% pure chlorine dioxide at neutral pH for point-of-use operators, using only tap water, without capital equipment. The Company holds two US patents, and has several other patent applications pending in the US and abroad. Further information is available at www.selectivemicro.com or by calling 978-927-6610 X13.

Selective Micro and logos are registered trademarks of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. Selectrocide™ is a trademark of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. © 2005 Selective Micro Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

Media Contact:
John Fitzsimmons
Aspire Communications
781-863-1333

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New Aeration Tubing Offers Improved Alternative For Pond Aeration, Lake Restoration, Wastewater Treatment And Municipal Aeration

Environmentally friendly diffuser tubing developed by Canadian firm is designed to reduce costs and improve efficiency of lake, pond and wastewater aeration systems.

Québec, CANADA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 29, 2005 -- Aquatic management company CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd. announces the launch of their proprietary aeration Bubble Tubing. Designed to improve water quality, Bubble Tubing is a new, lead-free weighted diffuser tubing used in wastewater treatment and pond aeration. Compressed air flows into the air tube and is released as bubbles at the bottom of the pond creating upward circulation and aeration of the entire water column. Bottom diffusion with the Bubble Tubing efficiently adds oxygen to the pond floor where microbial bacteria work to improve water quality. The unique tubing design is flexible enough to fit any aeration application.

Environmental concerns are mounting against existing models of diffuser tubing that use a weighted keel made of lead. Impact studies are demonstrating that lead weighted tubing is detrimental to the environment as the heavy metal tends to leech into soil and water over the long term. The new Bubble Tubing contains no lead or heavy metals to keep it submerged, instead Bubble Tubing uses a dense PVC ballast, making it more environmentally friendly. By removing the lead-wire keel the Bubble Tubing is not only safer, it is totally kink-free and retains virtually no memory unlike other diffusion tubing.

Existing diffuser tubing has slits cut in the airline to allow large air bubbles to escape and create a minimum level of aeration. The airline of the Bubble Tubing has precision-cut perforations that allow the Bubble Tubing to release smaller micro-bubbles which allow for higher oxygen transfer and improved efficiency.
Some features of the new Bubble Tubing:

• Bubble Tubing can work with both large and small compressors. Bubble tubing only requires 2.3 PSI for activation allowing smaller compressors and blowers to aerate larger areas. Electricity costs can be reduced by using smaller compressors, especially in large scale aeration projects.
• Lead free keel means years of worry free use. Bubble Tubing is manufactured in Canada in an ISO 9002 facility.
• Bubble Tubing offers a flexible aeration tool that is safe for the environment, kink & memory free, and extremely efficient in oxygen transfer which means improved and efficient water treatment.

Recent developments in new materials and high-tech manufacturing processes have contributed to improvements in the efficiency of aeration systems and cost reduction; CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd developed Bubble Tubing in an effort to improve the safety and efficiency of diffuser tubing which is widely used in lakes, ponds and wastewater treatment basins.

More information is available at www.canadianpond.ca/bubbletube.html

About CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd:

Established in 1999, CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd. is a Canadian based aquatic management firm specializing in pond and lake restoration, commercial and municipal aeration systems and both large and small scale aquatic beautification and re-habilitation projects.

Contact:
David Milligan
CanadianPond.ca Products Ltd.
550 Knowlton, Suite 200
Knowlton, Québec CANADA
J0E 1V0
(450)-243-0976
www.canadianpond.ca

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Thermal Imaging Camera Captures More Than Your Imagination

Wahl Instruments, Inc. announces their New Heat Spy® Thermal Imaging Cameras. The Heat Spy® Imager (HSI) cameras will set the standard for high value cameras due to their capabilities and low price. Companies can now easily justify buying one or more Thermal Imaging Cameras which can be used by anyone in minutes, they are available online at www.palmerwahl.com.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) November 29, 2005 -- Wahl Instruments, Inc. announces their New Heat Spy® Thermal Imaging Cameras. The Heat Spy® Imager (HSI) cameras will set the standard for high value cameras due to their capabilities and low price. Companies can now easily justify buying one or more Thermal Imaging Cameras which can be used by anyone in minutes, they are available online at www.palmerwahl.com.

The Wahl Heat Spy® Imager when integrated with a Pocket PC or PC, has the same ability as the expensive thermal imaging cameras to locate hot spots and indicate surface temperatures. In addition, it indicates the delta-T. Just scan target area, place hottest spot at center of PC's screen, indicated by a circle, and turn on laser. The HSI laser points to the hot spot shown on the screen identifying the problem and indicating the temperature. In addition, you can check any of the pixels on the screen which will tell you the temperature of up to ten pixels simultaneously, and the delta-T of any two pixels the User selects. You can also save the image into memory with complete ability to review every pixel and temperature differentials later. Temperature range and sensitivity can be set manually or automatically. Emissivity, temperature scale in °F, °C and K, color palette and image integration, can be set before and changed after taking a thermal picture. Each thermal picture, saved in memory, is automatically date and time stamped. You can write a descriptive label for the picture for easy retrieval later, and while using a Pocket PC, record details of your inspection in a Pocket Word document, or Notes. Voice recording is another way to document your comments. Then auto sync and export this information to your PC for report generating.

The Wahl Heat Spy® Imager is ergonomically designed, flexible, lightweight and easy to learn and use. Additional accessories including a Pocket PC, choice of two handles, digital photographic camera and a rechargeable camera light. Also, a neck strap to prevent from dropping camera. The Standard camera has a 20° field of view and a temperature range of -10/300°C .Cameras are also available in high accuracy, high temperatures up to 1000°C (1832°F), and for long distances with a 10° field of view lens. The cameras are CE approved and come with software, 2m RS232 connection cable, AC power adapter, 4-AA alkaline batteries, rugged carrying case, user manual and a one-year warranty.

This product is a valuable diagnostic tool for predictive and preventive maintenance. By detecting anomalies often invisible to the naked eye, the Heat Spy Imager allows corrective actions to be taken before expensive failures happen. Wahl Heat Spy® Imager can be used for inspecting electrical and mechanical equipment. Also, pipes on buildings, boilers and furnaces for insulation, tank levels, wet roof insulation, or process equipment failure, and many other applications.

For additional literature and/or to receive a free demo CD please contact us at e-mail protected from spam bots or call 1-800-421-2853, fax 828-658-0728. Write to Wahl Instruments, Inc., 234 Old Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Visit our web site at http://www.palmerwahl.com.

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Ohaus Introduces PS Pocket Scale Series

Low cost PS Pocket Series offers great performance in a portable, durable scale.

Pine Brook, NJ (PRWEB) -- Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of scales and balances for the laboratory, education, jewelry and industrial markets worldwide, is introducing the PS series line of pocket scales, delivering great performance in a unique, stylish yet functional design.

Smaller than most pocket scales, the PS series allows a comfortable fit in your pocket and, at a mere 2.8 x 0.8 x 3.6 inches, takes up less space in your bag or briefcase, all while offering the superior performance characteristic of all Ohaus balances and scales.

The PS scales feature a unique sliding pan design, allowing the pan to glide back and forward to either to engage and expose or disengage and cover the load cell and display and buttons for operation or transport. Unlike hinged or removable covers, the Ohaus sliding pan decreases the risk of breakage, loss and scale damage.

The lightweight PS Pocket Scale series features overload, underload and stability indicators, auto shut-off and a high contrast, easily readable LCD display, with capacities ranging from 120g to 250g and readabilities of 0.1g. Two “piano style” mechanical buttons provide positive, dependable operation and the unique battery compartment design allows for fast and easy battery replacement.

PS Pocket scales are excellent for use in a wide variety of applications, including field use and field testing for environmental and educational markets, jewelry and agriculture applications among others.

Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high precision, portable, industrial and mechanical balances for the laboratory, industrial, education and specialty markets.

Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Laboratory, Industrial, and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.

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Compact Exhaust Analyzers Honored At AAPEX

XaustAlyzer.com’s featured products are recognized for their innovative design at the 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo.

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2005 -- The Model 9005 and 9004 hand held gas analyzers have been selected to receive the Professional Tool & Equipment News Innovation Award for 2005. The award is given for tools or equipment that enhance safety, save time, or improve the efficiency of automotive service procedures.

A nationwide panel of ASE-Certified Master Technicians and shop owners, drawing on their years of experience and observations, selected these products from a field of hundreds. The award citation applauded the vision of the designers, and said that the products establish a “benchmark for excellence throughout our industry.”

Here are some of the innovative features that caught the attention of the judges:

- Real-time Lambda calculation
- Real-time Air/Fuel Ratio calculation
- Real-time Combustion Efficiency calculation
- Alternative Fuel Compatibility
- Completely self-contained
- Cordless operation

The award-winning exhaust gas analyzers are used for automotive trouble diagnosis, emissions testing, and performance tuning. The Model 9004 and 9005 analyzers have enjoyed enduring success in the marketplace because of their compact size, excellent performance, and reliability. Those same qualities have now earned them critical acclaim as well.

About XaustAlyzer.com

Larry Allen, a 20-year veteran of the exhaust analyzer business, established XaustAlyzer.com in 2005. Before entering the sales and marketing side of the business, much of his career was devoted to developing gas analyzers and other instruments.

Contact:
Larry Allen
XaustAlyzer.com
866.240.6891
http://www.xaustalyzer.com

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51-day Return-on-Investment for Hydroforming Plant -- A Real World Documented Case Study

A supplier of pickup truck side-rail frames wanted to reduce their operating costs and increase profitability. They knew that their current process was not cost effective or environmentally friendly, mainly due to the need to dispose of their entire 1,100-gallon coolant system on a weekly basis. The cost associated with this waste was becoming enormous. In addition, the future impact to the environment due to the coolant/lubricant waste was unknown. This prompted the Production Manager to contact Ronningen-Petter due to an article he saw on the Internet. After a consultation of their complete process, they got more than they bargained for! They installed a Magnetically Coupled Filter (MCF) on their Hydroforming operation -- and in addition to a safer process for their workers and environment -- they got a 51-day return on investment!

(PRWEB) November 29, 2005 --

SITUATION
The pickup truck frame manufacturer (the customer) was using press technology to convert a straight mild steel tube into a side-rail, otherwise known as Hydroforming.

As part of the process, coolant is pumped inside of the tube to counteract the forces of the presses to bend and shape the tube into the final product.

After each operation, the coolant goes to an accumulator pit along with oil and metal debris created by the Hydroforming.

This coolant is collected and then put through a series of filtration steps to remove the oil, and then the collected metallic particles from the process.

Periodically, the coolant is pumped out of the pit to a paper-band filter, where the larger metallic particles are removed.

After this first stage, the coolant goes to a series of cartridge filters to remove the smaller metallic particles. This is known as a staged-filtration process.

The customer had a number of challenges for the Ronningen-Petter MCF filter. First and foremost, the system had to be able to withstand the rigors of this 24/7 operation.

Initially, the customer sought to have the MCF -- with 25-micron slotted elements -- replace the cartridge filter. As with any disposable media filter, the cartridge costs were high, as well as the labor costs to change out the media.

In addition, there were the cost to refill the system with chemicals and water -- upwards of $500 each time -- and the disposal costs. All of which were eating in to the bottom line.

Most importantly, the oil and debris content of the coolant system were such that the customer had to dispose of their entire 1,100-gallon system on a weekly basis.

This meant downtime to the manufacturing process to enable them to pump out the system capacity, and subsequently refill the system with fresh coolant.

SOLUTION
The customer decided to install a single Ronningen-Petter MCF filter on the front-end of the process ahead of the first stage, or paper band filter.

Although the ultimate goal was to replace the cartridge filter, the customer wanted to see what influence the MCF might have on the entire system if it was installed at the beginning.

If that challenge was not enough, the customer installed the filter when the coolant system was at its dirtiest, and would normally need replacing.

Clearly, the customer was going to give the MCF a rigorous test.

RESULTS
To the customer's surprise, after eight-weeks of operation, they had not replaced a single cartridge filter.

In addition, the customer was able to disconnect the paper-band filter altogether because the coolant quality coming out of the MCF rendered the paper-band filter useless.

If that was not enough, according to the Production Manager the coolant in the system was “the cleanest we had ever seen." Moreover, they had "not needed to replace the coolant in the system during the entire time the MCF was installed."

This meant that over the eight-week operating time, the customer had saved approximately 8,800 gallons of coolant!

An added benefit -- in the customer's eyes -- was the amount of oil the MCF was removing.

The oil was agglomerating to the metallic debris in the coolant, and when the debris was removed from the screen, and ultimately purged from the filter, the oil was purged along with it. As a result, the buildup of oils in the coolant was reduced significantly.

Due to this very successful installation, the customer realized measurable savings on:

 The reduced usage of cartridge filter elements.

 The elimination of the labor to change out the cartridges.

 The reduced disposal costs for the cartridges.

 The extended life of the coolant system ( 8 weeks + vs. 1 week ).

 Machine uptime as a result of the extended coolant life.

This truly was a case where the performance of a Ronningen-Petter MCF industrial filter exceeded our customer's expectations!

--by Ask Filter Man

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If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of our highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.

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November 28, 2005

The Industrial Technology and Research Institute and Power Technology, Inc. Begin Joint Development Agreement Negotiations

The Industrial Technology and Research Institute (ITRI), http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/index.jsp a non-profit organization founded by the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs, has entered into discussions with Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) concerning a joint development agreement to produce Power Technology batteries for a renewable energy plant project. ITRI’s functions include providing funding for and accelerating the industrial development of Taiwan.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 28, 2005 -- The Industrial Technology and Research Institute (ITRI), http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/index.jsp a non-profit organization founded by the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs, has entered into discussions with Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) concerning a joint development agreement to produce Power Technology batteries for a renewable energy plant project. ITRI’s functions include providing funding for and accelerating the industrial development of Taiwan.

Bernard J. Walter, Chairman and CEO of Power Technology, commented “We were invited to Taiwan by ITRI to meet with its Managers, Senior Researchers and Engineers to discuss our technology. Our discussions included a proposal for the construction of manufacturing facilities in Taiwan specifically designed for the mass production of the unique Power Technology batteries. Discussions with ITRI and other interested companies in Taiwan continue for a project that would result in the mass production of our unique battery technology.”

About The Industrial Technology Research Institute: ITRI is a non-profit organization engaging in applied research and technical service. It was founded in 1973 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to attend to the technological needs of Taiwan’s industrial development. ITRI has played a vital role in the transformation of the economy from an agriculture-based model to an industrial one. By year 2001 it had grown to a 6000 people operation, and serves as the technical center for industry and an unofficial arm of the government’s industrial policies in Taiwan. Backed by its broad research scope and close industrial ties, ITRI is becoming an increasingly active member in the global industrial R & D community.

About Power Technology: Power Technology, Inc. is a Research and Development Company engaged in activities regarding alternative battery technology using patented, ultra light materials with up to 50% less weight and significantly less lead content than conventional batteries. The Company is in the early stages of commercializing its battery technology, and has designed equipment and systems to manufacture its patent pending batteries.

Please visit our website at www.PWTCBATTERY.com for more information or call the company directly at 713-621-4310.

All forward-looking statements are, by necessity, only estimates of future results and actual results achieved by Power Technology, Inc. (PWTC) may differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. PWTC assumes no obligations to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such statements. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

SOURCE: Power Technology, Inc.
CONTACT:
Power Technology, Inc.
Bernard J. Walter, CEO
713-621-4310

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IT Buy-Back and Trade-In Offer to Include Used AS/400 (iSeries) and Used RS 6000 (pSeries) Servers

Abacus Solutions Provides IT Buy-Back Program to Turn Used AS/400 and RS 6000 Equipment Into Cash

Atlanta (PRWEB)November 27, 2005 -- Abacus Solutions, a leading provider of used servers, is offering businesses the opportunity to convert computer assets – including used AS/400 and used RS 6000 equipment - to either cash or trade credit for future purchases. Companies with unneeded assets or off-lease inventory rely on Abacus Solutions to provide the needed room and funds to maximize the bottom line.

“There's no better way to avoid technology obsolescence and equipment disposal hassles than with our IT Buy-Back and Trade-In programs,” said Patrick Hiller, CEO of Abacus Solutions. “We will audit your surplus equipment to determine its market value, and then cut you a check to buy the equipment or offer a credit toward future purchases.”

The IT buy-back program from Abacus Solutions provides significant business benefits:
· Get cash or credit for servers (including used AS/400 and used RS 6000 equipment) or storage no longer needed;
· Lower or eliminate capital expenditures for new hardware, software or services; and
· Make room for new technology.

The process is simple: After a thorough audit of your inventory, Abacus Solutions will make you a cash offer or a 10% higher offer for trade credit with no obligation to sell or trade. If you choose not to sell or trade, then Abacus will pack the equipment and release it to the party you sell to or will return it to you, and charge a nominal fee for the service.

“Simplifying your IT infrastructure is our goal,” noted Hiller. “We provide flexible financing vehicles that allow you to realize the creative mix of hardware, software and services we provide. Our programs make sense, are easy to implement and get you the equipment you need, when you need it.”

About IT Buy-Back Provider Abacus Solutions
Atlanta-based Abacus Solutions is a multi-platform provider of IT infrastructure products and services for large and medium-sized businesses, which includes servers, software, networking and storage solutions. Abacus provides customers the ability to make room for new technology via its comprehensive IT buy-back and financing programs. For additional information, call 1-800-605-5446 or visit abacusllc.com.

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November 25, 2005

New Reverse Osmosis: Smallest and Least Expensive System Unveiled

Aqua Genesis introduces PuroSmart, the least expensive, most compact Reverse Osmosis system in the world. We also recommend the Scalewatcher, electronic descaler which can lower energy bills in hard water areas. Great Christmas gift ideas.

(PRWEB) November 25, 2005 -- A new compact Reverse Osmosis system was introduced by Aqua Genesis, a California water treatment firm. This innovative product, sold under the trademark PuroSmart, is portable, has no storage tank and sells for under $120. The PuroSmart Reverse Osmosis system is designed to connect by simply pushing into the kitchen faucet and it can produce up to 15 gallons of pure water per day.

-“As a single person living in a rented apartment I couldn’t justify installing a normal reverse osmosis system. With PuroSmart I don’t have to carry heavy water bottles and when I travel, or if I move, I can easily take it with me. I am going to give these as Christmas gifts to all my friends and family,” reports Marisa Kennedy, a student at UCSC.

Aqua Genesis supplies also the Merlin Tankless Reverse Osmosis by General Electric and the ScaleWatcher, an environmentally friendly scale prevention system that can save a lot of energy in hard water areas.
To find out more about these innovative products, go to the residential page at www.aquagenesisUSA.com or call toll free 1(866)532-3083.

Another great gift idea: lower energy bills

Why give another sweater or unnecessary piece of jewelry this season. Give instead something useful.

Most households in our country have hard water, which not only looks unsightly around faucets but also coats your water heater making an insulating layer that causes you to need more energy to heat up the water. The ScaleWatcher electronic scale prevention system will remove scale from pipes and faucets, but what’s best is that it will clean up the scale inside your water heater saving up to 40% in energy usage. Unlike salt based water softeners this product won’t hurt the environment, it’s guaranteed for ten years, it’s maintenance free and sells with a money back guarantee.

-“Since we installed the Scalewatcher we have no more ugly scale around our faucets. Scalewatcher has also lowered our energy bill. Now we save money every month because our water heater works more efficiently. This is also good for our planet”; exclaims Florencia Benitez, a resident of Monterey, California.

For more information on these and other useful products from a secure ecommerce site go to http://www.aquagenesisusa.com/Residential.htm. Have a happy holiday season.

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The Mystery of Electronic Water Treatment Unveiled By Jan De Baat Doelman, President of Scalewatcher North America Inc.

The Scalewatcher is an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical and mechanical descaling. As 40% more energy is needed to heat water in a system fouled with scale, Scalewatcher also helps to reduce energy costs. Launched in the 1980’s it has successfully treated hard water problems for industrial manufacturers as well as water companies, oil producers, farmers, horticulturists, shipping companies, shopping centres, school, universities and government establishments.

Oxford, PA (PRWEB) November 25, 2005 -- The problems of scale are well known to those living and working in "hard" water areas. Scale is the undesirable consequence of water supplies becoming super-saturated with dissolved minerals.

These problems are of greater significance if found in industrial water systems than found in commercial buildings and households. Scaling problems commonly occur, even in "soft" water areas, when a fluid stream is circulated, water losses causing concentration of the dissolved mineral ions and eventually forcing the minerals to precipitate at their solubility limit.

In process industries, it is common for chemicals to be added either because the water is being used for 'scrubbing' or cleaning, or to achieve a chemical/mineral effect as part of the production process, so increasing the scaling tendency. Scaling deposits are very common in flow lines subject to changes in pressure or temperature.

Regardless of how hard water effects are achieved, the outcome is the same for all. Scale fouling (formation) results in reduced diameter or blocked pipes, reduced heat transfer efficiency, seized pumps, inoperable valves, misleading meter readings, defective-heating elements etc.

Super saturation
Aqueous solutions can become supersaturated. Such solutions are not stable and are easily triggered into dropping back to saturation level, forcing the dissolved compound to precipitate. Even when a bulk solution is less than fully saturated, scale formation can occur spontaneously due to localized super saturation, at a surface for example.

pH Effect on Scale Formation
The pH of the water solution is directly related to its acid content (typically carbonic acid). The higher the acid content, the lower the pH number. The solubility of calcium carbonate is directly affected by the pH of the water. If the pH of the water is decreased, more calcium carbonate solid can be dissolved. Conversely, if the pH of the water rises, it will force calcium carbonate out of solution and hence scale deposits will form.

Temperature Effect on Scale Formation
Gases in general, and specifically carbon dioxide, are less soluble in water at high temperatures.

Therefore, as the temperature rises, the dissolved carbon dioxide decreases. This increases the pH of the fluid, reducing the solubility of the calcium carbonate and forcing the mineral to deposit.

Pressure Effects on Scale Formation
Carbon dioxide and gases in general are more soluble under higher pressure. Therefore, as the pressure drops, carbon dioxide gas will be forced out of solution, lowering the carbonic acid concentration. The rise in pH is associated with a drop in calcium carbonate solubility, leading to the formation of mineral scale deposits.

What can go wrong?
Scale deposits form an insulating layer on heat transfer surfaces, leading to more power being consumed or to the installation of heavier duty, more expensive heat exchangers to compensate. It is estimated that 40% more energy is needed to heat water in a system fouled with ¼ inch of Calcium Carbonate scale.

Scaled boiler tubes mechanically fail as a result of overheating and cooling tower plates can collapse due to the weight of scale deposits. Erosion damage can occur as a result of scale particles breaking loose and then subsequently impinging upon other surfaces.

Pipe work scale reduces the available cross-section area and fluids are affected by increased pipe wall friction. A larger, more power-consuming pump will be required to maintain throughput volumes but this may allow only a temporary solution to the problem. A plant that needs to be shut down for cleaning costs money.

The formation of a thin uniform layer of scale can temporarily reduce steel corrosivity, but eventually stagnant conditions develop under the deposit and electrochemical reactions will corrode the steel surfaces. The result can be fluid leaks and equipment failure, which is potentially very dangerous. In the food industry, the incorporation of even undesirable trace particulates can lead to off-flavors or off-colors, reducing shelf life, or even making the product unsaleable.

Scalewatcher Electronic Water Treatment
The patented Scalewatcher, is a non-invasive system utilizing a solenoid coil or coils wrapped around the pipe work to be treated. A signal generator of which the frequency is continuously changed supplies current to the coils. The pulse shaped current creates an induced electric field, concentric around the axis inside the pipe. As a consequence to this arrangement, any charged particle or ion moving within the field experiences a so called Lorenz force (see table 1) generated by the interaction between charged particles and magnetic and electric fields.

The Lorenz Force generated by Scalewatcher is less depended on the flow rate than the force generated by magnets. Generated magnetic fields have been measured and have been found to be below 1 Gauss, lower than the earth magnetic field strength. This technology overcomes one major disadvantage of permanent magnet devices, viz, that they work well only within a certain flow rate ‘window’ and that at higher and lower flows the performance drops to zero.

Scalewatcher affects the formation of scale in the bulk of the water of calcium carbonate and certain other minerals. The ability to adjust power, frequency and coil configurations on site enables performance to be optimized with no downtime and no pipe replacement.

Operating Mechanisms of Electronic Devices
Current scientific literature describes the macro effects, which are the consequence of fundamental interactions between applied fields and precipitating substances. The amount of energy that is introduced by a solenoid coil is very small (the consumption of a household Scalewatcher unit is one order of magnitude less than a cordless telephone). To study the induced fields, scientific tools of high precision are needed which do not interfere with the interactions that we want to measure. The atomic force microscope (AFM), capable of examining growth patterns on surfaces at the highest resolution, is a tool that can demonstrate some of the key interactions.
To understand the mechanism, some knowledge of mineral scale precipitation is necessary.

We know that in order to form a scale deposit three conditions must be met:
1. The solution must be supersaturated with mineral ions.
2. Nucleation sites must be available at the pipe surface.
3. Contact / residence time must be adequate.

To prevent scale it is necessary to remove at least one of these pre-conditions. Clearly contact time is not an alterable factor. To be effective any device must therefore affect either the super saturation value or the nucleation process. The direct effect of the electronic device described above is on the nucleation process and in particular to enhance initial nucleation within the bulk fluid flow. This is controlled precipitation. Crystal growth then occurs at these points of nucleation and not at the pipe wall. Suspended solids increase with a corresponding drop in the level of super saturation, and these effects have been observed in the field.

A Lorenz force F is experienced by charged particles flowing through an electric and/or magnetic field. (Note: The Lorenz Force is a well known physical phenomena and is based on the influence of electric and magnetic fields on charged particles.)

F = qE + q (V x B) where q is the charge on the particle, E is the electric field vector, V is the particle velocity vector, and B the magnetic field vector. Electronic devices operate at very weak
magnetic fields whereas magnets need high field strength (>1000gauss) for optimum performance. The flow dependency of magnetic devices is explained by the velocity parameter, V, and E=0. The flow non-dependency of electronic devices is explained by the fact that the force of the electric field component is independent of the flow rate. This suggests that the key performance parameter is the total value of the ‘Lorenz’ force acting on the charged particles, rather than the individual magnetic and electric field vectors.

By nature all particles in water have a negative charge and are surrounded by the so-called “electric double layer”, layers of positive and negative ions around the particle. These layers may be seen as “protective” layers preventing more ions from sticking to the surface of the particle. The Lorenz Force, if strong enough, will distort these layers and ions in the bulk of the liquid may now stick to the surface, forming crystals. These crystals will not adhere to pipe walls and will go down the drain or remain suspended in a circulating system. As a result less mineral ions will be present in the liquid. An important side effect is the fact that pipe walls corrode less, as a lower amount of positive ions are present.

Sales Information: Dare Kelly, Scalewatcher North America Inc., 345 Lincoln Street, Oxford, PA 19363 Tel: 610 932 6888

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November 23, 2005

New LinkTx Makes SMS Remote Control Easy

Compulogic have announced the release of LinkTx, a new SMS based remote monitoring and control product.

(PRWEB) November 23, 2005 -- LinkTx is a compact SMS based monitoring unit, allowing a GSM mobile or GSM enabled computer system to receive alarms and other information from remote locations.

Additionally, text messages can be sent to turn equipment on or off and receive up to date measurement and alarm information directly to a mobile phone or PC.

With LinkTx, Emergency conditions, for example equipment failure, flooding, fire or intruder entry are immediately notified to up to four mobile telephone numbers. All information is presented in a clear and easy to read format on the Mobile's display.

Typical applications include security systems, remote diagnostics, equipment alarm notification, flood alert, fire alert, temperature monitoring, asset protection, position monitoring, remote command and control and home automation.

A unique template driven text message command system virtually eliminates the need to remember commands making the system very simple to setup and use.

The unit is housed in a tough aluminium enclosure measuring only 120mm x 80mm x 55mm and is also available as an OEM PCB set.

Compulogic Ltd is a UK based communications specialist dedicated to providing innovative data communications based solutions. Compulogic’s PicoServ technology provides an ‘off-the-shelf’ modular system aimed at providing straightforward solutions for web, SMS and GPRS remote control solutions.

For further information contact:
Bob Morris at Compulogic Ltd on +44 (0) 1234 756048
Web: www.compulogic.info

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November 22, 2005

Beyond FISCO - A New Advancement for Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus Applications

A unique I.S. split-architecture system enables DCS systems in hazardous locations to operate at the same level of efficacy and safety as in non-hazardous areas.

(PRWEB) November 22, 2005 -- Modern digital control systems have greatly improved process management and industrial automation, allowing far more exacting process control. However, when it came to the hazardous environments often encountered in many chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and petroleum plants communication protocols such as fieldbus initially fell short when intrinsically safe (IS) techniques were required.

In response, the Entity Concept came along. However, it only allowed 80mA through the IS barrier, enough to drive just four FOUNDATION fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA devices -- at an average draw of 20mA per PLC, sensor, or transmitter. Taking the next step, FISCO was developed in the late 1990s. It succeeded in making more current available in hazardous locations -- a full 115mA in worst-case (hydrogen) areas, enough to comfortably drive five devices. Still, I & C engineers needed more PLC and sensor devices to improve process management at their plants.

The split architecture solution
The capacity barrier of FISCO has now been recently surpassed by a novel split architecture design that employs a field-mounted device coupler and an associated power supply with a safe-area interface.

Engineers at MooreHawke -- a division of Moore Industries-International, interface solution experts based in North Hills, California -- developed this new technology that meets the total resistance requirement via a split resistance approach: a small resistor is used in the I.S. interface and a larger resistor is placed in the field device coupler. The small (trunk) resistor "sees" a large current (sum of all devices), but only generates a small voltage drop. The larger (spur) resistor "sees" a small current (single device) and also only generates a small voltage drop.

Subsequently approved by the FM (US) and SIRA (ATEX) certifying organizations, this design enables intrinsically safe segments that support up to 350mA -- enough to power 16 DCS devices, like a PLC or sensor, while still being intrinsically safe for hydrogen at the individual spur connection. This power -- along with having access to a full 1900meters per trunk length and 120meters per spur -- allows systems designers and plant management personnel to apply the operational advantages of FOUNDATION fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA to all hazardous areas of a plant, inside or out, almost as if they were looking at a non-hazardous installation.

In terms of reliability, the split-architecture power supply steps around the complexity associated with traditional FISCO circuits by the use of a conventional wire-wound resistor which, in IS terms, is deemed to be infallible. To further augment the overall systems reliability, the MooreHawke design also incorporates full AC/DC power conversion, simple linear power supply, and full galvanic isolation, with built in redundant supplies. In this case, fewer components translate into greater reliability, so MTTFs rise.

Considering all of the above, I & C engineers can now enjoy the best of all worlds: 1) the DCS efficiencies of FOUNDATION fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA; 2) the long cable lengths, reduced documentation, and unrestricted device benefits of the Entity Concept; and 3) vastly increased power (350 mA) that goes beyond FISCO to provide intrinsically-safe segment capacity and process management control, virtually indistinguishable from non-hazardous fieldbus implementations.

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Micro/sys Releases EPIC Celeron/Pentium III Computer Board for GUI Applications

Based on an Ultra-Low Voltage Celeron core, the SBC4685 from Micro/sys provides a powerful, multimedia controller in a 4.5” x 6.5” EPIC-standard footprint. The color VGA interface supports resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and will connect directly to CRTs, TTL panels, single-channel LVDS panels, and dual-channel LVDS panels. Additionally, the AC97 audio interface allows output of sound from digital files or CDs or DVDs. This combination of video and audio interfaces allows the SBC4685 to easily implement systems ranging from kiosks to point-of-sale to industrial control panels.

Montrose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 22, 2005 -- Based on an Ultra-Low Voltage Celeron core, the from Micro/sys provides a powerful, multimedia controller in a 4.5” x 6.5” EPIC-standard footprint. The color VGA interface supports resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and will connect directly to CRTs, TTL panels, single-channel LVDS panels, and dual-channel LVDS panels. Additionally, the AC97 audio interface allows output of sound from digital files or CDs or DVDs. This combination of video and audio interfaces allows the SBC4685 to easily implement systems ranging from kiosks to point-of-sale to industrial control panels.

In addition to the multimedia features, the new model also includes many different data communications channels. Two 100BASE-T Ethernet ports, four serial channels (three RS232 and one RS232/RS485), two USB host ports, and the first CAN bus interface on an EPIC-sized board, allow the SBC4685 to rapidly and reliably transfer data, whether it is audio files or machine control packets. The SBC4685 also has a full complement of AT-compatible I/O, including a dual floppy interface, a dual IDE controller for four IDE devices, a keyboard/mouse controller, and a parallel printer port.

With 256MB of SDRAM, CompactFlash, and full AT-compatibility, high-performance control systems can be developed as single board solutions. In its stackthrough version, the SBC4685 is ideal for plugging into a custom OEM I/O card. The SBC4685 can boot DOS, Windows 98, Linux, Windows CE, Windows XP, VxWorks®, and other PC-compatible operating systems.

The SBC4685 is implemented with the Intel Ultra-Low Voltage Celeron or Low-Power Pentium III, which offers speeds up to 700MHz, on-chip cache, 64-bit DRAM access, and hardware floating point. If needed, I/O expansion can be added to the SBC4685 through PC/104 cards or high-speed I/O expansion can be added with PC/104-plus cards. The CompactFlash socket on the SBC4685 can be used as solid-state storage for operating systems and large applications. A free development kit is provided that includes cables, sample software, and full documentation.

The basic SBC4685 starts at $895 in single quantity. Optional features are quite cost-effective, as they do not require additional boards. Significant OEM discounts are available. Contact Technical Sales Dept., Micro/sys, Inc., 3730 Park Place, Montrose, CA, 91020, phone (818) 244-4600, FAX (818) 244-4246, email: e-mail protected from spam bots, URL: www.embeddedsys.com.

Micro/sys has been manufacturing OEM industrial microcomputer products since 1976, including board-level products and integrated computers. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in semiconductor processing, medical, mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many other industries.

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Sludgebusting: On-The-Fly Or Overnight

Choices for Cleaning Hot-Oil Systems

(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 21, 2005 -- Paratherm Corporation has given their Hot-Oil System Cleaning Liquids line a new name; The Sludgebusters™.

Both the Paratherm SC™ system cleaner and the Paratherm LC™ system cleaner will remove the sludge and carbon that tends to build up in thermal-fluid systems over time. But the two products work in very different ways, are applied with different methods, and work on distinct time lines.

Heat Transfer Fluid (also called thermal fluid or hot oil) systems can foul due to oxidation, overheating, or both. How the maintenance department chooses to clean the system depends on production schedules, labor schedules, and other operational factors. Paratherm has a Sludgebuster to meet each.

With smaller systems that are shut down regularly, or that need to be cleaned quickly and put back on line, Paratherm SC is a liquid that will do a thorough job overnight or over a weekend.

In larger systems that tend to run 24/7, the Paratherm LC is the Sludgebuster that cleans the system while it runs. Replace 10% of an existing fluid charge with the Paratherm LC cleaner liquid, and run it until the next scheduled maintenance stop.

Hot-oil systems control temperatures in manufacturing processes in industries such as plastics, foods, chemicals, packaging, converting, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, textiles, and die casting.

Both the Sludgebusters are available in 5-gallon pails or 55-gallon drums.

About Paratherm Corporation
Paratherm Corporation's product line has grown to seven heat transfer fluids and two high-performance system-cleaner liquids, but the service mission of Paratherm Engineers and Staff has remained the same; to use their thorough knowledge and experience with thermal systems and heat transfer fluids, their relationships with heater and equipment manufacturers, and their focused attention on the needs of customers, to deliver smoothly operating systems and applications, and maximum production, to processors that choose Paratherm.

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November 21, 2005

Speedline Launches OmniFlex™ 10 Reflow, VectraElite™ Wave Soldering Systems, Demonstrates Continuing Leadership in Lead-Free Solutions

The launch of Speedline Technologies’ new Electrovert OmniFlex 10 Reflow Oven and Electrovert VectraElite Wave Soldering System at Productronica 2005 demonstrates the firm’s continuing leadership in providing innovative lead-free ready solutions to the SMT manufacturing and PCB assembly industries.

FRANKLIN, MASS. (PRWEB) November 21, 2005 -- The launch of Speedline Technologies’ new Electrovert OmniFlex 10 Reflow Oven and Electrovert VectraElite Wave Soldering System at Productronica 2005 demonstrates the firm’s continuing leadership in providing innovative lead-free ready solutions to the SMT manufacturing and PCB assembly industries.

New OmniFlex 10 Reflow Oven

Designed to optimize operating efficiencies, reduce maintenance intervals, and lower life-cycle costs, the introduction of Speedline’s new Electrovert OmniFlex 10 Reflow Oven redefines the meaning of value leadership in the world of reflow soldering equipment.

Featuring advanced heating and cooling transfer technologies, energy efficient design concepts, and reduced maintenance requirements, the OmniFlex 10 is an integral solution for electronics manufacturers seeking to ease their lead-free conversion challenges.

With the OmniFlex 10, up to 50% less power and up to 35% less nitrogen is often required than comparable platforms available today – due to a host of new designs and features including standard, variable-speed closed-loop blower control, power limiting, balanced gas flow and an innovative dual chamber heating design.

Specifications for the OmniFlex 10 are: Process Width: 508 mm (20"); Heated Length: 3810 mm (148"); Cooling Length: 1285 mm (50.5"); and Maximum Operating Temperature: 350°C (662°F).

New VectraElite Wave Soldering System

Speedline’s Electrovert VectraElite wave soldering system features a host of improvements. Combined with Speedline’s new UltraFill nozzles and the upper High Velocity Convection pre-heat (HVC) module, the introduction of the ServoJet spray fluxer enables the new Vectra system to provide unmatched performance. The ServoJet spray fluxer, coupled with the Performa and Opti-Flux II, completes a spray fluxer product offering that cannot be matched. The new VectraElite couples the proven core subsystems of the performance leading Vectra, along with features designed to improve system wide access, a new roll-out solder pot design, and additional numerous enhancements throughout.

The new OmniFlex 10 Reflow Oven and the new VectraElite Wave Soldering System are available immediately. For more information, contact your Speedline distributor or representative. Reach Speedline Technologies directly at +49 (0)6103/832-0, or on the Internet at: http://www.speedlinetech.com.

About Speedline Technologies
Speedline Technologies is the global leader in process knowledge and expertise for the PCB assembly and semiconductor industries. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company markets five best-in-class brands — Accel microelectronics cleaning equipment; Camalot dispensing systems; Electrovert wave soldering, reflow soldering, and cleaning equipment; MPM stencil and screen printing systems; and Protect global services, support, and training solutions. Speedline Technologies is Frost & Sullivan’s “2005 Surface Mount Technology Company of the Year.” For more information, visit: http://www.speedlinetech.com or contact Speedline at:
* USA: Speedline Technologies, 16 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038 USA, Tel: 1-508-520-0083, Fax: 1-508-520-2288, E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots;
* Europe: Speedline Technologies GmbH, Im Gefierth 14, 63303 Dreieich, Germany, Tel: +49 (0)6103/832-0, Fax: +49(0)6103/832-299, E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots;
* Asia: Speedline Technologies Asia Pte Ltd, 150 Kampong Ampat, #05-08 KA Centre, Singapore 368324, Tel: 65-6286-6635, Fax: 65-6289-9411, E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Micro Air Compressor Advances Blood Analyzer

As medical devices strive to be more compact and portable, challenges evolve for their development engineers to incorporate fluidic components that are durable, reliable, pack more performance in smaller envelopes, and are highly efficient.

(PRWEB) November 21, 2005 -- To meet consumer demand for a compact, energy-efficient blood-analysis system, a leading medical-device manufacturer turned to Hargraves Technology, www.hargravesfluidics.com, to advance their product technology. By applying more efficient motors and advanced pump-head technology, Hargraves developed a micro diaphragm vacuum pump and compressor that halved power consumption versus previous-generation blood analyzers.

The CTS miniature diaphragm pump measures just .80 inch (20.3 mm) wide by 1.74 inches (44.2 mm) long by 1.27 inches (32.3 mm) high, yet delivers up to 2.5 lpm unrestricted flow, pressure to 24 psig, and vacuum service to 20-in. Hg. Three configurations include: brushless dc motors for long life, brush motors for low cost, and coreless motors for maximum energy efficiency. All are available in 6, 9, or 12-Vdc versions. Operating current varies from 50 to 500 mA, depending on motor type, voltage, flow, and pressure requirements.

The single-head micro diaphragm pumps and compressors feature an advanced proprietary diaphragm elastomer for long life and increased fluidic operation. Ports are barbed to handle 1/8-in. flexible tubing. The CTS micro diaphragm compressors and vacuum pumps are dynamically balanced to minimize noise, operating at levels as low as 45 dB. The unit is suited for use with most gases over an operating temperature range of 5 to 50°C. The oil-free designs maintain system purity, and are commonly used on FDA-approved systems.

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Take Advantage of Mistake that Auction Seller Made

Take advantage of auction seller mistake ! One man lost is another man game and that is the name of the game.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2005 -- Now one of the most fun and most profitable auctions you can find is misspelled items. You might be able to get a tidy profit of $50 or $70 dollars easily by searching for items that auction seller make mistake in placing their ad. One man lost is another man gain and that’s the name of the game. I have done a research on ebay for a while, and you can find it happen almost everyday. I have seen a branded camcorder being sold X amount , less 30% the average selling price of similar items. Imagine you re-list it immediately and sold it for a 30% profit margin without paying for shipping!!

Let’s try it now and type camcoder or camcodar or anything you can think of and search through Ebay. I am sure you can get some results. You can also try Ebay UK or other auction house you might get something out of it.

So how can we profit from that? First of all misspell item get less page views, less views means less bid, less bids means low selling price. If there is a bid on one misspell item, do not jump in and throw a bid, that is true even if the item is spelled correctly. Just watch the item patiently for few days and post a bid when it comes to an end. However if the starting bid is $1 and nobody has bid, you can put in the next bidding price to” lock “the auction. You are not allowed to edit or cancel your auction once there is a bid. Next click on the Watch this item on ebay which is on the top right corner, check back occasionally to see how many people have bid the item and some auctions have a page counter to see how many buyer have check the item so you have rough gauge on how many bidders to expect.

Do a research on the item you have watched, scan through the listings in ebay. One nice option you can find is the Add Note features it can be found in My Ebay and those items that you have just added is listed according to Time Ending or depend on how you categorize it. Remember that you get more accurate results if you key in the item in the searched box and check the Completed Listings Only, reasons being that on going auctions prices might increase as time goes by so data you have collected is not up to date.

Look hard at the completed listings, make a note on how much buyers is willing to spend on this item. For example a branded sunglass was sold for between $140 to $160 so on averages the closing price is $150. Make a note to the misspelled item like” Sold for $150 “or “Highest bidder was $160 “, this is so important as it let you check back before the item ends and see if the auction has reached the price limit you have set on it or there are still rooms for profits.

Honestly speaking, there will be some people beside you who have the same thinking as you, looking for bargains in Ebay. So preferably wait till the auction is coming to an end and bid at the last hour, remember activity breeds activities you do not want this to happen as the trick is to get less bid if possible.

There are tools on the net which can help to do the jobs for you. Email me if you are interested, I will share with you what I have found or you can get access to www.monaky.com for wide range of auctions tools and information. Free download of auctions resource in the form of e-books for easy reading.

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Plastic Concepts & Innovations, LLC Work Results in People’s Choice Award at SPE 15th Annual Conference

Plastic Concepts & Innovations LLC (PCI) provided the thermoforming consulting services for design, tooling and production which resulted in the People’s Choice Award won by Spencer Industries. The award was presented at the 15th Annual 2005 US SPE Thermoforming Division Annual Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

(PRWEB) November 19, 2005 -- Plastic Concepts & Innovations LLC (PCI) provided the thermoforming consulting services for design, tooling and production which resulted in the People’s Choice Award won by Spencer Industries at the 15th Annual 2005 US SPE Thermoforming Division Annual Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The award was given for the TPO twin-sheet, thermoformed Ingersoll-Rand AirSource Portable Air Compressor Cover. “We are thrilled to have been an integral part of this project and we will continue to focus our efforts on other innovations that will inspire the thermoforming industry,” said James (Jay) M. Waddell, Managing Partner for PCI.

PCI has a history of developing ground-breaking innovations. It was an integral team member in the development of the first long-term production program using paint film on ABS substrate in the Dodge Caravan window conversion project. Additionally, PCI provided consulting on the design, tooling and production of thermoformed TPO components for the GM HHR vehicle.

Plastic Concepts & Innovations, LLC is the recognized, leading-edge thermoforming, consulting group in the field of heavy-gauge thermoforming and the development of TPO Class A components for the Automotive, Recreational and Marine Industries.

Contact Information:
Jay Waddell, Managing Partner
843.971.7833

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Advanced Brushless Motors and Materials Enhance Miniature Diaphragm Pump Capabilities

Miniature diaphragm pumps and miniature air compressors have had their performance and operational life limited by standard elastomer mechanical properties and DC Brushless motor designs. As fluidic system developers have demanded smaller component envelopes, diaphragm air and liquid pumps have encountered increased challenges to increase performance and life requirements.

(PRWEB) November 19, 2005 -- Hargraves Technology, www.hargravesfluidics.com, a global leader in advanced fluidic technologies and system solutions, has achieved breakthrough advances in brushless DC motors and diaphragm elastomer materials. The Hargraves BTC, CTS and LTC series of miniature diaphragm pumps offer a series of brushless DC motor driven miniature air pumps, miniature vacuum pumps and micro compressors to handle air, gas and liquid applications. The Hargraves innovative designs and advanced fluidic technolgies offer the highest performance in the smallest package size available. These diaphragm pump series use a proprietary advanced diaphragm elastomer (AEPDM) and superior brushless motor design to set the highest benchmark for service-free miniature diaphragm pump operation that exceeds 20,000 hours.

Advanced brushless dc motor technology
Brushless DC Motors (BLDC) developed by Hargraves specifically for miniature diaphragm air pumps, micro diaphragm vacuum pumps and liquid diaphragm pumps have been designed to endure long life applications to achieve high reliability and performance under challenging operational loads. The Hargraves engineering team took the initiative to improve standard motor designs and manufacturing processes to optimize efficiencies and endurance. Both a "short stack" and "long stack" configurations were produced for different torque requirements. The Long Stack brushless DC motor, for instance, consists of magnets and windings that are twice the length and is used for exceptionally high load applications.

Brushless motors, as the name implies, do not use brushes for commutation. Instead, they are electronically commutated. The stator consists of stacked steel laminations that are axially cut along the inner periphery. Numerous coils are interconnected to form each winding. An even number of magnetic poles are produced from each of these windings that are distributed over the stator periphery. The rotor is a permanent magnet with alternating magnetic poles built in.

To rotate a DC motor, the windings need to be energized in sequence. The position of the rotor will determine which winding will need to be energized. Unlike brush motors that commutate by mechanical switching, brushless motors position using an electronic sensorless method or by utilizing Hall effect sensors. These sensors are embedded on the stationary part of the motor and monitor the exact position on the rotor’s position. As the rotor’s magnetic poles rotate near the Hall effect sensors, they give a high or low signal that signifies a north or south pole is passing near the sensors. The exact sequence of commutation can be determined from the combination of the three signals the sensors are reading. Each commutation sequence has current entering one of the windings resulting in positive magnetic flow, current exiting a second winding resulting in a negative magnetic flow, and a third winding that would be non-energized. The direction of the magnetic flow would affect the winding’s polarity. The interaction of these changing poles of the magnetic field between the stator and the permanent motor produces the torque that turns the motor’s shaft.

As the requirements for miniature diaphragm pumps to fit in even smaller package envelopes, the motors powering these systems have had to become smaller. These smaller brushless motor sizes will most likely use sensorless commutation methods since Hall effect sensors take up more space. It should be noted that sensorless motors are limited to the initial startup torque they can produce. Brushless DC motor applications that require restarts under a high load will need to utilize Hall effect sensors with an instant start capability. Therefore, to achieve very small motor size, there may need to be a tradeoff on restart capabilities.

Advanced Material
Operate at Elevated Temperatures and Increased Mechanical Stress
Current diaphragm elastomers are limited to only a few thousand hours since they are unable to withstand the increased temperatures and demanding mechanical stresses. As a result, it is common for diaphragm pump manufacturers to require replacement kits to extend life. The proven track of 'service free' performance reduces the overall costs for an OEM's product. The innovative and efficient engineering design enables the Hargraves series of micro and miniature diaphragm pumps and compressors to push the performance envelope in a lightweight, compact size achieving the highest performance/size ratio of current technology miniature diaphragm pumps and compressors. The selection of advanced materials and innovative elastomer diaphragm geometries facilitates the Hargraves miniature diaphragm pumps to operate in increased temperature environments up to 70°C. The optimized pump head, chamber and flow path reduce noise without compromising performance.

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November 18, 2005

Rypos Inc. Expands With Move to Larger Facilities, Introduces New Active Diesel Engine Filter Products

Developer of active diesel engine emission filters that automatically self-clean or "regenerate" has expanded to a larger manufacturing, research and headquarters facility in Holliston, MA. Rypos, Inc. also announced two new diesel engine filter products for engines running on high and low sulfur fuel.

Medway, MA (PRWEB) November 18, 2005 -- Rypos, Inc., developer of an advanced, self-regenerating filter that reduces harmful emissions from diesel engines, is relocating to a 12,000 square-foot facility that the company purchased just off the Route 495 beltway. Located at 260 Hopping Brook Road in Holliston, MA, the building will house the company’s corporate headquarters, manufacturing and R&D labs under one roof. The move from its location in Medway, MA will be completed by November 31.

With expanded manufacturing and R&D capability Rypos will be positioned to capitalize on the growing market for clean diesel power, according to Klaus Peter, president and CEO.

Rypos (www.rypos.com) also recently introduced two active diesel emission filter product lines for engines whose output ranges from 100 kW to 2 MW.

The Rypos ADPF™, is designed for older diesel engines, operating on high-sulfur diesel fuel. The Rypos ADPF™ achieves total particulate matter reductions exceeding 60%. The ADPF™ is suited for areas where low sulfur fuel is unavailable.

The Rypos ADPF/C™ is configured with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to reduce particulate matter by up to 90% while cutting carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions as well. ADPF/C™ is designed for newer engines using low sulfur diesel fuel.

Applications typically include auxiliary and backup generators, marine engines, oil fields, irrigation, locomotives, and off-road construction equipment. Both products serve the retrofit and OEM markets.

"Demand for clean diesel power is being fueled by US-EPA and California-EPA regulations, together with voluntary compliance incentives to make existing and new diesel engines run cleaner," says Mr. Peter. Future market expansion is expected to come from the sale of smaller filters for diesel and hybrid diesel-electric powered small trucks and passenger vehicles in the US and overseas.

Rypos’ active regeneration technology is a vast improvement over passive ceramic filters that need high exhaust temperatures to regenerate; which is not dependable when engines run intermittently or in cold climates. The Rypos ADPF™ and ADPF/C™, rely on banks of sintered metal filter elements. When a microprocessor senses that the filters need regeneration, it automatically sends an electric current through the conductive fibers to heat them and burn off accumulated particles.

In addition to existing markets, Rypos ADPF™ and ADPF/C ™ filters, are being evaluated by the mining industry for underground applications where clean air requirements are extraordinary. The filters will meet US and Canadian standards including those established by the bellwether California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Rypos Contact: Frank DePetrillo, 508-533-9655. RYPOS, Inc. (www.rypos.com) 260 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746-1455.

Editorial Contact: Dick Pirozzolo, 781-235-9911.

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KineticaRT Studio .NET- Logging Components A New Powerful .NET Logging Component providing a High Speed Facility for Logging and Replaying Data

KineticaRT Studio .NET is a rapid application development tool for building high speed systems for control, monitoring, test and data acquisition using KineticaRT’s proven .NET components. Now system developers can choose data to be logged for future analysis or display, by simply selecting the KineticaRT source channels and replaying the data via KineticaRT logging channels.

(PRWEB) November 18, 2005 -- KineticaRT Studio .NET is a rapid application development tool for building high speed systems for control, monitoring, test and data acquisition using KineticaRT’s proven .NET components.

Now system developers can choose data to be logged for future analysis or display, by simply selecting the KineticaRT source channels and replaying the data via KineticaRT logging channels.

KineticaRT’s software engineers have put to advantage their years of design/implementation experience along with customer feedback to give system developers a well focused, simple-to-use logging component to track systems data for future analysis and archiving.

KineticaRT Logging comprises five components:
•CSV (comma separated value) File Component. This is the hub of KineticaRT Logging. The CSV component reads and writes data using CSV format. The CSV format ensures that it is easy to import results into spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel.
•Numerical Channel Component. This connects to the required standard Numerical Channel and records data from that channel. This recorded value is then passed to the assigned Logger component, typically the CSV Component, for writing to file in CSV format.

The remaining three channel components:
•Threshold
•Boolean
•Text

have similar functions to the Numerical Channel Components but, in addition, have the extra functions associated with the particular class of channel.

KineticaRT Logging features
•Comprehensive CSV Component properties giving accurate control of data acquisition and storage –
oPlay, Record, Pause, Step and Stop functions.
oControl over max file size to match available disc space
oPlayback and recording rate speed settings typically at 20hz to a max of 100hz, bounded by the particular application and operating system constraints
oCurrent state indication e.g. Recording, Stopped, Pause
oCurrent sampled data timed and dated
•Data error and diagnostics facilities
•Data positioning in file record controlled by simple index property value of the Numeric Channel Component.

KineticaRT Limited’s team of software and system developers continues to develop its portfolio of .NET software for applications for instruments and control and test systems, and offers clients first class support in the creation of innovative engineering solutions.

KineticaRT Limited’s services include:
•Design and implementation of industrial software for real-time control and monitoring
•Design and implementation of application software
•Design and implementation of device drivers
•Design and implementation of software components
•Selection and integration of hardware and software systems for test and measurement
•Design and build of turnkey test rigs
•Control system design and analysis
•Analysis, validation and documentation of existing systems
•Training courses in our areas of expertise

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Braintech Accepts Resignation of Frederick Weidinger

Braintech, Inc. (OTCBB: BRHI), a leading provider of vision guided robotic (“VGR”) software solutions, announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Frederick Weidinger from its Board of Directors.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 17, 2005 -- Braintech, Inc. (OTCBB: BRHI), a leading provider of vision guided robotic (“VGR”) software solutions, announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Frederick Weidinger from its Board of Directors.

Owen Jones, Braintech’s CEO states, “We were very pleased when Rick Weidinger joined our Board of Directors. He brought to us a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background in building successful technology companies. Subsequent to joining Braintech, Rick became the owner of A1 Team USA. The A1 Grand Prix auto racing circuit is considered the world cup of motorsport and Rick’s A1 Team USA will compete against teams from up to twenty-four other countries in a calendar of twelve racing events on five continents. Rick has also become the Chairman of Chalk Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chalk Media Corp. These two new endeavors don’t allow Rick the time to participate fully on our Board of Directors. It is our intention to recruit a new independent director who can actively contribute as we address the challenges faced with a growing business. We wish Rick the best of success in these new endeavors and thank him for his services to Braintech.”

About Braintech (OTCBB: BRHI) – For more information, visit www.braintech.com.

Statements in this document that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and reflect the current views of management with respect to future events and are subject certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as technical difficulties in developing the products; competition from other suppliers of similar products; pricing that may not be acceptable to potential markets; and many other known and unknown factors. Readers should also refer to the risk disclosures outlined in the Company’s 10-KSB and 10-QSB Forms filed from time to time with the SEC.

Contact:

Jennifer Summers
Braintech Inc.
#102 – 930 W 1st Street
Vancouver BC V7P 3N4
604-988-6440 x 202
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November 17, 2005

NYCORE’s Tile Backerboard Named Top-10 Building Product

NYCORE is honored for its benefits to the environment and innovative offerings to the building industry.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 17, 2005 – NYCORE, INC.’s tile backerboard, NyBacker, a superior building product produced from recycled carpet, receives BuildingGreen Top-10 award.

BuildingGreen, publisher of the GreenSpec® Directory and Environmental Building News™, announced its selections of the top ten green building products for 2005 at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on November 9th.

NYCORE utilizes a proprietary process to produce products from recycled carpet and diverts substantial amounts of carpet and other nylon based materials (including its own production waste) from landfills. The NyBacker backerboard offers an alternative to traditional building products made of plywood, plastic, rubber and fiber-cement materials. NyBacker has extraordinary performance attributes as relates to structural strength, stability, durability and product life. Standard tools and treatments (saws, nails, drills, screws, glue and oil-based paints) can be used on the competitively priced NyBacker with ease.

BuildingGreen, an independent company committed to help building-industry professionals and policy makers improve environmental performance and reduce adverse impacts of buildings, selects candidates for the Top-10 award annually. Editors research and screen a variety of products and give the Top-10 award to the most exciting and inventive products in the building-products industry.

A big driver in the development of green products continues to be the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), which awards points for the use of certain product types or for the energy or water savings that certain green products can achieve. “Designers of LEED buildings are looking for green products, and manufacturers are responding,” said GreenSpec coeditor Alex Wilson. NyBacker qualifies for LEEDs points.

NyBacker is recognized for its multiple environmental attributes. It is made of both post-consumer and post-industrial recycled material and creates no waste.

About NYCORE

NYCORE, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia, manufactures and markets building products (tile backerboard, synthetic slate roof shingles, stormboards, and custom products) from recycled carpet. NYCORE’s nylon-based products provide performance, commercial, and price advantages over existing building products.

For additional information about NYCORE products, contact:

James A. Motter, Chief Marketing Officer
NYCORE, Inc.
(770) 980-0000
http://www.NYCORE.com

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AREVA Utilizes ETAP for Electrical Distribution System Analyses in Olkiluoto 3, New Nuclear Power Plant in Finland

AREVA, via its joint subsidiary with Siemens, Framatome ANP, is utilizing ETAP for the design and analysis of the Electrical Distribution System (EDS) for the largest nuclear generation unit in Europe based on Evolutionary EPR.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- AREVA, via its joint subsidiary with Siemens, Framatome ANP, is utilizing ETAP for the design and analysis of the Electrical Distribution System (EDS) for the largest nuclear generation unit in Europe based on Evolutionary EPR.

The EPR, based on long proven pressurized water reactor (PWR) technology, originally designed by Framatome* and Siemens* in collaboration with the French and German Safety Authorities and Utilities, represents the results of intensive research and development based on the operating experience of nearly 100 nuclear power plants built around the world by AREVA.

The EPR as a 3rd generation-reactor is the state-of-the-art technology in terms of economy, safety and environment and the key development goals were to:

• Further increase safety and at the same time,
• Further improve economic performance.

The nuclear version of the Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) power system analysis software is utilized to model Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) EDS and consequently to perform static and dynamic analyses such as voltage dip/motor starting and fault current calculations.

The analyses considered are (1) the EDS capability to supply adequate voltage to system loads under worst case demand loading condition, and (2) system component capability and ratings to withstand potential short-circuit conditions when the system are fed via normal and standby grids, main generator, emergency and station black-out diesel generators.

ETAP will also be utilized for further analyses, evaluation and investigation of OL3 EDS design basis.

*Early in 2001, Framatome and Siemens merged their nuclear businesses to form Framatome ANP, with AREVA holding 66% share in the new company and Siemens holding 34%.

About AREVA
AREVA is the world leader in every aspect of the nuclear power cycle and No. 3 worldwide in electricity transmission and distribution. www.areva.com

About Operation Technology, Inc.
Operation Technology, Inc. (OTI) is the developer of ETAP online power system analysis and simulation software. OTI is ISO 9001 certified, covering all activities related to design, development, production and support of ETAP products. Additionally, OTI’s Quality Assurance Program for critical applications includes Nuclear High-Impact Certification. www.etap.com

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Electrophysics HotShot Named PLANT ENGINEERING Product of the Year Finalist

Electrophysics, a leading manufacturer of infrared, night vision, and thermography cameras, is pleased to announce that the HotShot, its cutting-edge thermography camera, has been selected as a finalist for the PLANT ENGINEERING Product of the Year Award.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- Electrophysics, a leading manufacturer of infrared, night vision, and thermography cameras, is pleased to announce that the HotShot, its cutting-edge thermography camera, has been selected as a finalist for the PLANT ENGINEERING Product of the Year Award. Highly advanced and revolutionary, the HotShot combines superior performance and best in class ergonomic design in a low-cost and versatile package. Electrophysics is honored to be a part of this award that not only encompasses prestige, but is a symbol of quality and innovation in the industry.

Since its first issue in 1947, PLANT ENGINEERING magazine has stood as the leading problem-solving information source for America's industrial plant engineers. It has won virtually every readership study in its field over the past 20 years and well over 100 studies in all. The PLANT ENGINEERING Product of the Year Awards are amongst the most sought-after distinctions by manufacturers when establishing new products in the plant engineering industry. After finalists are chosen by a qualified group of senior engineers, they are placed into 16 different categories and are then voted on by PLANT ENGINEERING subscribers using a special online ballot. Awards range from Gold, Silver to Bronze and also include an overall Grand Award. The Product of the Year Awards will be presented at a black-tie reception during the National Plant Engineering and Management Show in March 2006.

An entirely new concept in industrial inspection data collection, the HotShot is the world’s first thermography camera with an integrated data logger functionality and icon-based user interface. The camera was designed specifically for industrial inspection of high voltage electrical systems, production machinery and buildings. The HotShot also features a unique rotating thermal camera head that enables framing of electrical and mechanical systems from floor level to overhead while maintaining an optimal viewing angle and hand position, even when operating in tight spaces.

The HotShot integrates a high performance micro-bolometer infrared sensor that delivers sharp, highly sensitive thermal images. An easy-to-use joystick control and 3.5” LCD touch screen with on screen control buttons help to facilitate the identification of inspection point locations, incident information and observation details that can later be automatically incorporated into reports. A Compact Flash accessory port provides an industry standard interface for a wide range of existing and future accessory devices including a visible camera, CF memory cards, a WiFi card and a miniature hands-free viewfinder. The USB port and active sync provides an easy method for downloading data to a computer. In addition, the HotShot is also extremely lightweight, weighing a mere 1.8 lbs and features a low-power design that will run for 4 hours on a single charge.

Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced thermal imaging, near infrared and night vision systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.

For additional information and full specifications, please visit the HotShot product page at www.electrophysics.com

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Release of NetBiter® webSCADA Design Kit; To Customize Web Servers

The NetBiter® Design Kit is a tool to be used together with the standard webSCADA product (embedded web server) to make custom designed web pages. It acts as a small low cost SCADA system.

Halmstad, Sweden, (PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- IntelliCom is proud to announce the release of the NetBiter® webSCADA Design Kit.

The NetBiter® Design Kit is a tool to be used together with the standard webSCADA product (embedded webserver) to make custom designed web pages. The kit is primarily designed to give a user the ability to create own flowchart and data presentation pages on top of the existing webSCADA web pages. This way, a system integrator can design a front-end with own logos and touch, but still keep the existing NetBiter® webSCADA configuration system to simplify configuration of alarm and data logging. The NetBiter® webSCADA is a configurable web server for automation, today used in more than 30 countries.

Read more: http://www.intellicom.se/webSCADA_design_kit.shtml?24

About IntelliCom Innovation AB
IntelliCom Innovation AB (www.intellicom.se) is a leading company in Scandinavia who develops products and solutions for embedded web/Ethernet applications, M2M, Remote Device Management and protocol converters. We offer more than 20 products supporting Ethernet, Modbus, GSM/GPRS, LonWorks, Metasys, Profibus, CAN etc With customer in more than 40 countries, IntelliCom has an extensive track record with customers like Hitachi (Japan), Rockwell (USA) and Schneider (France), Compass Group (USA), Danfoss (Denmark), ABB (Finland), Ericsson (Sweden), Nortec group (Canada). NetBiter® is a registered trademark of IntelliCom Innovation AB

Press contact
Henrik Ebeklint
Managing Director
+46(0)35-17 29 92

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November 16, 2005

Keeping in Step With the Needs of Rework Technology

The electronics industry is now facing new demands in manufacturing to meet the lead free requirement. PDR-America has teamed up with Thermalogix Inc. to ease the transition providing rework systems that have better temperature control. The result is better yeilds in the over all manufacturing process.

Single Springs, CA November 16, 2005

PDR-America and Thermalogix, Inc. have joined forces to provide rework systems with the most accurate temperature delivery and monitoring in the marketplace today.

ThermaLogix provides its recently introduced and technically advanced non-contact sensor,the TL-75.

PDR-America’s proven IR technology is in the forefront when it comes to reworking micro-sized components prevalent in the lead free environment.

While many "make do" methods are being used to provide accurate temperature control, such as visually monitoring the solder at reflow or attempting to tack thermocouples to the PCB, they all rely somewhat on the user's skill or intervention. PDR-America has moved a step forward by now offering ThermaLogix’s unique non-contact pyrometer.

ThermaLogix TL-75 Series pyrometers measure the average temperature of just the target rather than measuring “spill over” areas adjacent to the target. In rework applications this means the TL-75 can accurately measure the temperatures of components as small as 2mm during both placement and removal. The TL-75’s integrated LED alignment beam illuminates the target, but unlike a LASER the TL-75 does not need a caution label.

The TL-75’s “operator safe” alignment beam also makes taking precise temperature measurements easy. The TL-75’s visible LED beam illuminates only the area to be measured. Rework professional can, with confidence and precision, know what area is actually being measured without having to calculate the distance from the target to the sensor (D:S Ratio).

The tight temperature control now possible with this instrument ensures that time/temperature ramp rates are accurate and the rework process repeatable.

By combining ThermaLogix’s patented thru-the-lens sighting with PDR’s patented focused IR rework systems, a new standard of controlled rework has emerged.

The new “Lead Free Soldering” challenge has mandated that higher rework temperatures become commonplace. To further complicate matters, small variances in temperature accuracy can lead to catastrophic results, exhibited by component failure, PCB de-lamination, etc. Never before has the need for accurate temperature sensing and controlled temperature delivery systems been more apparent than in Lead Free Rework!

PDR’s focused Infrared rework accuracy is achieved via two closed loop temperature feedback circuits. They are for the PCB and the component. Feedback measurements are taken real-time and take into consideration changes in the rework environment such as ambient temperature conditions, etc... Both component and PCB (top/bottom) IR heat is applied according to feedback from fast response sensors. Auto-profile software is a true auto-profile software due to real-time feedback provided by the fast response sensors.

Unlike conventional “black IR” or “hot air” rework methods, PDR’s patented technology and low mass component IR radiator provide close to zero lag time when component heating requirements follow a degrees per second change requirement as used in rework profiles.

PDR-America is proud to offer this new combination of technical excellence with all PDR model IRX-410Vi systems at no additional cost. That’s a savings of US$2,000.00.

This is a limited time offer. Some restrictions may apply.

For additional information contact PDR-America at USA 916 267-1895 or via
Email at e-mail protected from spam bots. You may also visit us at www.reworkservicesusa.com

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M2M Data Corp. Announces Upgrade to its Industry-leading M2M Connect™ M2M Communications Infrastructure

Upgrade brings more services and constantly improving quality of service.

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) November 16, 2005 -- M2M Data Corporation, an Internet-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) leader, today announced an upgrade to its machine-to-machine (M2M) communications infrastructure. M2M has made a significant upgrade to its iSCADA™ communications infrastructure that ensures low cost, high reliability, and flexible M2M services to its customers now and in the future.

M2M’s communications infrastructure, called M2M Connect™ has been enhanced to support an extended range of satellite and terrestrial wireless networks. M2M Connect encompasses a set of software tools and services that allows M2M to provide its iSCADA service to virtually any device using any communications data format or protocol. An important component of the upgrade is the addition of a private APN (M2Mops.com) with Cingular Wireless, which will allow M2M to provide a wider range of GPRS services and customized tariffs.

M2Ms president Donald Wallace said, “Our iSCADA service is used by leading energy industry companies to monitor, manage, and optimize their remote assets. They have chosen M2M because we establish our service quickly with high reliability at reasonable cost. This upgrade to M2M Connect will assure our customers that M2M’s high level of service will continue to set the standard in our industry.”

About M2M Data Corporation
M2M Data Corporation (www.m2mdatacorp.com), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is the leading provider of smart field solutions for energy, industry, and government customers. M2M has consistently led the industry in the development of innovative and powerful Internet technologies for electronic monitoring and control of remote equipment to increase production, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs. Through a unique combination of Internet, SCADA, communications, security, and industry expertise, M2M has become a trusted partner for top energy companies, utilities, and government contractors developing and operating United States critical infrastructure. Today M2M is one of the most successful organizations in the machine-to-machine space with solutions that are the fastest, easiest to use, most complete, and most secure.

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How a Paint Manufacturer Significantly Reduced Their Product Loss -- a Real World Documented Case Study

Latex paints and stain manufacturer -- PPG Architectural Finishes of Louisville, Kentucky -- knew its filling operation was overly complicated, noisy, and required far too much operator attention. More importantly, PPG experienced an unacceptable percentage of product loss in the filtering process. PPG replaced their vibrating screen, accumulating vessel, and diaphragm pump with a Ronningen-Petter DCF-800 self-cleaning filter, greatly reducing product waste, operator involvement, and line noise levels.

(PRWEB) November 16, 2005 -- Latex paints and stain manufacturer - PPG Architectural Finishes of Louisville, Kentucky - knew its filling operation was overly complicated, noisy, and required far too much operator attention. More importantly, PPG experienced an unacceptable percentage of product loss in the filtering process. PPG replaced their vibrating screen, accumulating vessel, and diaphragm pump with a Ronningen-Petter DCF-800 self-cleaning filter, greatly reducing product waste, operator involvement, and line noise levels.

Situation

An air-operated diaphragm pump at the base of a blend tank pumped product onto a large vibrating screen, which was open to the atmosphere.

Product exiting the vibrating screen was fed into an accumulating vessel, where another pump would transfer the product through a polishing filter and into a rotary drum filling machine.

With the two pumps, vibrating screen and open-air vessel, this system was complex, noisy, and wasteful.

Mr. Doug Story, plant engineer at the Louisville plant, had some simple objectives for improving the company’s filling operation — produce as much finished product as possible, by using the most environmentally friendly and least wasteful methods available.

Solution

RPA Process Technologies showed Mr. Story how he could greatly simplify the process by installing a Ronningen-Petter DCF filter in place of the vibrating screen.

Removing the vibrating screen would also eliminate the need for the accumulating vessel and its associated piping and controls, as well as the second diaphragm pump and its compressed air components and controls.

Mr. Story said, “The simplicity of the new filling process gained instant approval from both our operators and maintenance personnel.” The old equipment was removed and a DCF-800 self-cleaning filter was installed.

With the DCF filter, paint enters the top inlet of the filter housing and passes through the screen. The screen holds undispersed pigments, paint skins, and debris, while the cleaned paint exits the bottom outlet of the filter.

A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited into a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing.

The debris is periodically purged from the housing via a valve at the bottom of the chamber.

Results

The Ronningen-Petter DCF filter has virtually eliminated operator involvement in the operation.

Removing the vibrating screen and second diaphragm pump has dramatically reduced noise levels.

Mr. Story reports significant reductions in product waste because of the DCF filter’s top-to-bottom flow design and debris purging technology.

The DCF filter purges residual paint and debris into the plant recycling system, where the solids are separated and the paint is reused. This purge system allows filtration and cleaning to occur simultaneously.

After a year in operation, Mr. Story said:

“Post installation costs for the first year were under $10 (USD). Payback was achieved in four months, and this analysis does not include the savings generated in utilities costs for the vibrating screen, its maintenance, or additional operator time.

The DCF filter has contributed to our paint and stain production efficiency, exceeding the objectives set at the beginning of the project. We are also providing our workers with a quieter, more environmentally friendly workplace.”

--by Ask Filter Man

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Belden Expands its Line of Industrial Cables for Variable-Frequency AC Motor Drive Applications

Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, announces the expansion of its line of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) cables for industrial AC motor drive applications. Line additions include five Large AWG Symmetrical VFD cables and five new Signal Brake Pair VFD cables. The new cables supplement Belden's classic line of 16 to 2 AWG flexible VFD cables.

Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 15, 2005 -- Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, announces the expansion of its line of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) cables for industrial AC motor drive applications. Line additions include five Large AWG Symmetrical VFD cables and five new Signal Brake Pair VFD cables. The new cables supplement Belden's classic line of 16 to 2 AWG flexible VFD cables.

In industrial settings, VFD cables are used to carry power from AC drive systems to AC motors. In doing so, they are subjected to the high power levels of pulse-width modulated (PWM) signals, and also to extreme voltage. Voltage extremes can lead to a corona discharge between the cable’s conductors, damaging not only the cabling, but the motors, bearings, drives and related equipment. This can result in drive failure and costly production downtime. Conventional VFD cabling solutions, such as armored cable and lead wire conduit, are cumbersome and difficult to install and do not solve noise and corona discharge problems. Belden's full line of VFD cables were designed and engineered to overcome these challenges.

The Belden series of VFD cables now includes:
• Large AWG VFD Cable with Symmetrical Design. The new 1 to 4/0 AWG cables feature three stranded XLPE TC circuit conductors and two spiral copper tape shields that improve flexibility and EMI/RFI noise protection. Three symmetrical bare copper ground wires provide a balance ground system to reduce AC motor shaft voltage, which reduces the likelihood of premature motor bearing or insulation failure. The large VFD cables are designed for use on larger, more powerful AC motor drives.

• Signal Pair VFD Brake Cables. Belden's new 16 to 8 AWG VFD cables feature three stranded XLPE TC circuit conductors plus a full size insulated green/yellow ground wire, a dual (foil/braid) shield for effective EMI/RFI noise reduction, plus a signal pair for brake. The cables are round and smooth to allow proper sealing of glands and molding applications.

• Classic Series VFD Cables. Belden's classic line of VFD cables, offered in 16 to 2 AWG, continues to be the highest performing solution in the market. Oversized XLPE insulation provides the lowest capacitance available in a VFD cable and highly effective dual (foil/braid) shielding offers effective EMI low frequency and RFI high frequency noise protection. The cables also include a full-sized insulated green/yellow ground wire, plus they are round and smooth to allow proper sealing of glands and molding applications.

All of Belden's VFD 1000V UL flexible motor supply cables meet applicable industry standards and offer the robust construction required for superior electrical performance and reliability in the most demanding industrial environments. Thicker, industrial-grade XLPE insulation provides lower capacitance and more stable electrical performance and heavy-duty PVC jackets ensure oil and sunlight resistance. Belden VFD cables are tested and approved for use in Rockwell Automation AC drives and are also suitable for use with drives from other major manufacturers.

For more information about Belden's Variable Frequency Drive industrial cables for AC motor drives, contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP224. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.

About Belden CDT Electronics Division
Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of cable products for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. It also provides highly engineered products for both the aerospace and automotive markets. Belden CDT Electronics Division is headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, it has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands. A majority of Belden's manufacturing, engineering and support functions are registered to the International Organization for Standardization.
Belden CDT Inc., formed in July 2004 through the merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp., is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.

Media Contact:
Belden CDT Electronics Division
Frank Stone
1-800-BELDEN-4

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November 15, 2005

The Next Generation: Cookshack’s IQ3 Controller with Meat Probe Gives Chefs More Control over Product

Cookshack, Inc. announces the release of the IQ3 Controller to the commercial cooking industry. With the addition of an electronically-controlled temperature probe to Cookshack smokers’ time and temperature control system, chefs will be able to set the smoker for the desired internal product temperature, the cook and hold temperatures, and let the smoker take care of the rest.

Ponca City, OK (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 14, 2005 -- Cookshack, Inc., manufacturer of high-quality commercial smoker ovens, has added an optional electronically-controlled temperature probe to their IQ controller, allowing chefs more precise cooking than ever before.

The probe will allow the user to set the desired internal product temperature, and the cook and hold temperatures. When the meat reaches the pre-programmed desired internal temperature the smoker automatically goes into a holding cycle, keeping the meat at optimal temperature.

The controller comes standard on new Cookshack smokers, and can be retrofit to older models.

For more information about the IQ3 controller or for images, please contact Cayley Armstrong or visit our website’s press section at www.cookshack.com. The IQ3 is scheduled for immediate release.

About Cookshack, Inc:
Cookshack manufactures smoker ovens for commercial, home, and competition use under the brand names of Cookshack and Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack. Cookshack has an industry-wide reputation for its high quality products and exceptional customer service. The company has been in business for over 40 years and ships its products worldwide. Cookshack is privately held and is located in Oklahoma. Commercial equipment is NSF approved and UL listed; most stainless steel models are USDA approved. Residential equipment is UL listed.

Contact:
Cayley Armstrong, Marketing Coordinator
Cookshack, Inc
580-765-3669
http://www.cookshack.com

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November 14, 2005

PUMGO Is the Best New Sporting Toy for Kids

The name of PUMGO came from “pump and go.” PUMGO is the new ride on toy and sporting goods introduced by Land Surf Inc. Find out why PUMGO will be one of the hottest gifts in this Christmas by visit www.pumgo.com.

(PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- How does PUMGO work? Its unique 4-Wheel-Drive and all-wheel steering system allow the rider to cruise along with a simple pumping motion, similar to a see-saw. PUMGO is great for hard, flat surfaces and can reach speeds of up to 10 mph. Adjustable steering and a detachable brake give riders the freedom to customize PUMGO to make a perfect fit. Kids 7 up and parents can enjoy PUMGO.

Is it hard to learn how to ride PUMGO? Not at all. Most kids learn how to ride in about 5 minutes and no skateboard experience is necessary. In fact the similarities between skateboards and PUMGO are quite limited. Both use the same style of deck (the board itself) and both ride along hard surfaces on four wheels. Beyond that, PUMGO is an entirely new experience.

According to the fitness specialists, the PUMGO is all about the core. Just balancing alone on the PUMGO works your core strength, in addition to the pumping back and forth, because you have to distribute weight from one foot to the other while staying centered with your upper body which means your abs have to fire every time to stabilize your torso.

Not surprisingly, the legs benefit the most from the PUMGO workout. It will work your gluts because your knees have to bend to balance yourself, the 4 quadriceps muscles, your hamstrings because you have to lean forward, and even a little bit of calf work as you shift your body weight between your heels and toes in order turn.

The fun factor makes another appearance when it comes to calorie burning. While the PUMGO won’t fire the heart up like running it will keep it beating in the aerobic, or prime fat burning, zone. To reap the benefits of that zone, however, you need to stay on the board for about 30 minutes.

The most positive thing about the PUMGO is that it is interesting and fun so it keeps people on it for a longer amount of time because it is something they enjoy. Wherever you can find a flat and safe place, you can enjoy the feeling of surfing on land.

PUMGO has caught the eye of many media sources including CBS News, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Time Magazine for Kids, Washington Post and Washington Times. Most recently, PUMGO has been featured in the November edition of Boy’s Life magazine, the official youth magazine of the Boy Scouts of America and will also be featured in the December edition of Sports Illustrated for Kids at holiday gift guide.

To watch PUMGO in action, please visit: www.pumgo.com

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Writersandpoets.com Expands Distribution of Popular Training Manuals based on Primavera Systems Software Published by Eastwood Harris

Writersandpoets.com is the exclusive publisher and distributor of the best-selling series of project planning books written by project management consultant and self-publisher, Paul E. Harris of Eastwood Harris Publishing

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- The series of books teach users how to use project management software from Primavera Systems such as Suretrak, Project Planner, Teamplay and Contractor. The series also includes books that cover several versions of Microsoft Project.

Each book in the series has been written as a self teaching guide with screen shots, exercises and information on how to contact the author directly with additional questions and for one on one consulting.

Writersandpoets.com has expanded their agreement with Paul Harris to include print, publication and distribution of spiral bound versions of all of Eastwood Harris’s books in North America and select international markets worldwide. The current list of available titles include the following books:

1. ISBN 0 9577783 8 4 - Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 3.1 - A4 – Spiral
2. ISBN 0 9751503 0 8 - Planning Using Primavera SureTrak Project Manager Version 3.0 - A4 – Spiral
3. ISBN 1 921059 01 X - Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Version 4.1 - For Engineering & Construction and Maintenance & Turnover - A4 – Spiral
4. ISBN 1 921059 05 2 - Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Contractor Version 4.1 - For the Construction Industry - A4 – Spiral
5. ISBN 1-921059-07-9 - Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK® Guide Third Edition - A4 – Spiral
6. ISBN 0 9577783 1 7 - Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 3.0
7. ISBN 0 9577783 4 1 - Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2000
8. ISBN 0 9577783 5 X - Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2002
9. ISBN 0 9751503 6 7 - Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Enterprise - Team Play Version 3.5
10. ISBN 0 9751503 8 3 - Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Enterprise - P3e & P3e/c Version 3.5

Forthcoming titles include a new spiral bound book titled Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project PMBOK® Guide Third Edition.

As part of the agreement, A special marketing division within Writersandpoets.com has been established to aggressively market and promote the series of books to universities, government agencies and contractors.

Founded in 1999, Writersandpoets.com is an independent consulting, publisher and agency. The company’s founder, Earl Cox, a former sales manager with John Wiley & Sons, is responsible for the huge success of celebrity authors such as Brenda L. Thomas (Threesome), Lynnette Khalfani (Zero Debt), Reginald L. Hall (Smoking Cigarettes) and many others.

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Ohaus FD Portion Control Scale - A Fast Solution for Food Service Applications

Specifically designed for use in food preparation and processing where cleanliness is a must, the FD Series Scales combine NSF/USDA-AMS food safety certifications, precise weighing technology and full configurability in an all-stainless steel housing design.

Pine Brook, NJ (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of weighing equipment for laboratory, industrial and other applications, offers the FD Food Portioning Scale Series. Specifically designed for use in food preparation and processing where cleanliness is a must, the FD Series Scales combine NSF/USDA-AMS food safety certifications, precise weighing technology and full configurability in an all-stainless steel housing design.

Designed for use in commercial foodservice and processing applications, the Ohaus FD Food Portioning Scale Series meets the strict requirements of certification to NSF C-2 for food service equipment and is USDA-AMS accepted to NSF/3-A 14159-1-2002 for use in meat and poultry processing. Both standards promote the FD Scale for use in HACCP systems requiring stringent levels of cleanliness.

Ideally suited for food portion control and checkweighing, the FD Food Portioning Scale Series features a housing formed from high-quality 304 stainless steel, with a removable 304 dishwasher-safe, stainless steel weighing pan and water- resistant front panel for easy cleaning. Each FD has four adjustable rubber leveling feet to keep it securely in place on commercial kitchen countertops.

Each model in the FD Food Portioning Scale series features a large 0.75 inch bright, backlit LCD display that displays stable weights in under two seconds.

The FD Food Portioning Scale offers multiple weighing units, including pounds, decimal or fractional ounces, a combined lb:oz display, kilograms, and/or grams display. The weight of containers and packaging can be quickly tared using one of three methods: a quick press of the dedicated Tare key, use of an optional Foot Tare switch, or automatically by using the included AutoTare software. For use in dedicated food processing applications, the FD has a checkweighing mode with three LED Over/Under/Accept indicators, a selectable audible alarm, and a dedicated “Target Key” for quick setup of target, over and under values.

As with all Ohaus products, the FD Food Portioning Scale is extremely simple to use, allowing the user to set up the scale in minutes.

The Ohaus FD Food Portioning Scale is available in capacities and readabilities of 6 lb x 0.001 lb, 15 lb x 0.002 lb and 30 lb x 0.005 lb. All three models feature the same compact, durable and stylish design. For portable use, the FD includes an internal rechargeable battery with 120 hours of use between charges, or it can be powered using the included AC adapter.

Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision industrial, portable and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Industrial, Laboratory and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the Web site at www.ohaus.com.

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November 13, 2005

DataStick Analog Sensors Communicate Over Fieldbus Networks Eliminating Analog Wiring and Field Calibration

DataStick is a modular sensor system that provides a superior alternative to analog sensors in a wide range of applications including water, waste water, food, beverage, chemical, pulp & paper, and other process control.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin (PRWEB) November 13, 2005 -- DataStick is a modular sensor system that is a superior alternative to analog sensors in a wide range of applications including water, waste water, food, beverage, chemical, pulp & paper, and other process control.

The DataStick modular design has three basic interchangeable parts that delivers a number of benefits to users.

The DataStick enables programmable controllers, industrial PCs, and commercial PCs to perform in a wide range of applications that in the past could only be done with expensive Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or process instruments. These applications can now be accomplished with Programmable logic controllers and PCs since DataSticks delivers flawless 24 bit resolution analog data directly over industrial networks including DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus, Rockwell DF-1, USB, RS-232, and RS-485 to measure pH, ORP, DO, Ozone, Conductivity, Suspended Solids, and Resistivity. In addition temperature is measured with all sensors. This analog data quality is equal to or better than most DCS and process instruments deliver.

The DataStick modular design provides significant cost savings lowering overall cost, simplifying maintenance and calibration. The DataStick system can be remotely calibrated, configured and diagnosed with any computer, HMI, or PLC through a single network cable. Three parts make up the DataStick system to create the innovative new sensor system.

DataStick Sensor Body
The DataStickTM sensor body is common to all applications and accepts DataStick sensor heads and DataStick network interfaces. The DataStick sensor body automatically detects the sensor head type connected to it and configures itself to send data through the DataStick network interface module.

DataStick Sensor Head
Factory calibrated DataStick sensor heads contain the sensor, 24 bit analog to digital converter, and a temperature sensor. Signal loss or electrical interference from wiring is eliminated with this concept.

Maintenance and repair is greatly simplified with DataStick hot swappable sensor heads that are changed without replacing the entire sensor and avoids rewiring. DataStick’s factory calibrated sensor heads are plug-and-play unlike other sensors that require lengthy calibration. Processes are up and running in a fraction of time it takes with traditional sensors DataStick sensor heads come factory calibrated and can be recalibrated in an office or lab. No more fumbling around with calibration solutions at the process, simply rotate DataStick sensor heads.

The cost and problems of precision and isolated 4-20 ma loop power supplies required for traditional analog sensors is eliminated improving system accuracy.

DataStick Network Interface Modules
DataSticks Network Interface Modules provide network interfaces to popular industrial field buses including DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus, Rockwell DF-1, USB, RS-232, and RS-485.

Integrated Sensor System
The DataStick’s’ measurement architecture eliminates the requirement for intermediate analyzers or transmitter boxes to reduces system costs, increase accuracy, faster installation, and eliminates the need to configure measurement scales after installation.

MRO inventory is reduced since Network Interface Modules and DataStick Bodies are common to all sensor heads.

DataStickTM sensors are designed for continuous industrial use and can be configured by the customer to measure any analytical parameter using a family of interchangeable sensor heads.
AquaSensors offers standard fitting shapes/sizes for common mounting applications; AquaSensors engineers can custom design the DataStick body to fit any shape or size of fitting. Sensor bodies are available in CPVC, 316 Stainless Steel, PEEK® and other materials.

AquaSensors LLC was established to develop revolutionary sensor design offerings using integrated digital communications, remote adjustments, interchangeable factory calibrated sensor heads, and plug-and-play installation.

CONTACTS:
Bruce Bathurst, President
Aquasensors, LLC
Phone: (262) 255-4459
FAX: (262) 255-4708
www.aquasensors.com

Bill Lydon
Applied Marketing Concepts
Phone: 414-427-5853
Cell Phone: 414-704-5004
www.mrktgsolutions.com

For electronic images, call 414-427-5853, or e-mail defining preferred file formats.

DataStick is a registered trademark of AquasSensors

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Self-Cleaning Filter is Key Component in Integrated Paint Drum Filling System -- a Real World Documented Case Study

Hallman Paints in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin installed a new filling system to eliminate extensive set-up times. The new system required the teamwork of RPA Process Technologies and Hallman’s filling machine vendor. Careful consultation and a quality Ronningen-Petter filtering system helped Hallman Paints bring the pieces together for a truly integrated fill line.

(PRWEB) November 13, 2005 -- With the use of their new self-cleaning filtration system, Hallman Paints were able to eliminate:

• Bottlenecks in set-up during the integration of the filtering and filling systems

• Commitment of time and space to get ready for the filling process

• Clean-up time because the new DCF filter is designed so that every part is accessible, therefore there are no hidden surfaces where paint can be trapped.

SITUATION

Hallman Paints manufactures architectural finishes, including some textured finishes, for the professional paint market. The company offers a broad range of paint colors, which must be filtered and packaged into 55-gallon (208 liter) drums.

The old filling line was obsolete and inefficient, with a vibrating gravity sieve that filtered the paint.

The filtered paint flowed out of the sieve and onto a tray, which carried it to the fill tube and into one of the open drums. When a drum was filled, the tube was moved to another drum.

The problem with the old method was the long set-up time.

The Operations Manager explained, "We had to get drums in position for filling, take the rings and heads off, set up the vibrating sieve with the proper screen, and make sure everything was ready, so that when the batch became available, we were all set up to begin filling. If there was a delay in the batch — for an extra adjustment, or quality control — the open drums sat there taking up space on the floor."

SOLUTION

Hallman Paints needed a system that would deliver the strained material directly to the filter.

The Operations Manager said, "We wanted to marry the strainer with an automatic filter as a complete system, but nobody had done that before. So we started by looking at straining methods. Then we looked at automatic filters, and at how compatible the automatic filter and the straining method were for combining into one integrated system."

The search led him to RPA Process Technologies and the Ronningen-Petter DCF mechanically cleaned filter.

The DCF is specifically designed to filter solids from high viscosity fluids, like paints.

The Operations Manager liked the DCF filter and began looking for a way to combine it with Ideal Manufacturing’s combination drum/pail filler.

RESULTS

The new integrated filtering and filling system has eliminated the set-up bottleneck Hallman Paints experienced with the old filling system.

Now, the drums are brought in just when they are needed in the filling process.

Paint is filtered through the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter and sent to the drum/pail filler for automatic filling.

When a drum is full, the next drum is moved into position for filling. "We no longer have to commit time or space getting ready for the filling operation," said the Operations Manager.

The Ronningen-Petter DCF filter has also made clean-up much more efficient.

The Operations Manager likes the fact that every part on the filter that needs cleaning is accessible when the filter is opened.

There are no hidden surfaces or corners where paint can be trapped. Operators can easily make sure the filter is properly cleaned and ready for the next color batch.

"We are very pleased with the design of this filter and the way it operates in conjunction with the new filling system".

--by Ask Filter Man

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If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of our highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.

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November 11, 2005

Intelligent Production Machines and Systems Conference 2006 (IPROMS 2006)July 3-14, 2006

IPROMS 2006 is an online web-based conference organised by the EU funded FP6 IPROMS Network of Excellence coordinated by the MEC at Cardiff University. IPROMS 2006 allows people across the world to register as guest delegates and view paper abstracts and presentations and take part in online discussions, free of charge.

(PRWEB) November 11, 2005 - IPROMS 2006, the 2006 Virtual International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, will take place on the Internet between 3 and 14 July 2006. IPROMS 2006 will build on the outstanding success of its predecessor, IPROMS 2005. Authors from 32 countries across five continents contributed over 100 papers to IPROMS 2005 and some 4168 registered delegates and guests from 71 countries participated in the Conference, making it a truly global phenomenon.

Like its predecessor, IPROMS 2006 will provide an unrivalled medium for researchers to disseminate and promote their work. For example, searches using Google for articles on topics related to IPROMS (such as Intelligent Manufacturing, Reconfigurable Manufacturing, Intelligent Design Systems, and Intelligent Planning and Scheduling Systems) regularly show papers by IPROMS authors among the top ten articles out of the millions of items found.

Papers submitted for IPROMS 2006 will be peer reviewed. Accepted articles and presentations will be accessible on-line by all registered attendees. Subsequently, papers will be printed in the book of proceedings by a major Publisher. Selected papers will also be developed into manuscripts for inclusion in a special issue of the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture

Researchers worldwide are cordially invited to contribute original papers on topics pertinent to Intelligent Production Machines and Systems. The following
is a non-exclusive list of topics of interest to IPROMS 2006:

* Collaborative and Responsive Manufacturing Systems
* Concurrent Engineering
* Digital Manufacturing
* E-manufacturing, E-business and Virtual Enterprises
* Innovative Production Machines and Systems
* Intelligent and Competitive Manufacturing
* Intelligent Automation Systems
* Intelligent Decision Support Systems
* Intelligent Design Systems
* Intelligent Optimisation Techniques for Production Machines and Systems
* Intelligent Planning and Scheduling Systems
* Intelligent Supply Chains
* Mechatronics
* Micro/ Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS/ NEMS)
* Novel Human Machine Interfaces including Tangible Acoustic Interfaces (Tai Chi)
* Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
* Robotics
* Sustainable Manufacturing Systems

In addition to regular sessions, IPROMS 2006 will also include special sessions of 6-12 invited papers. Suggestions for special session themes within the scope of IPROMS 2006 are welcome.

IPROMS 2006 Call for Papers

The deadline for full paper submission is 15 December 2005.

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Generating Less Waste Makes Good Business Sense

In many manufacturing facilities, the filtration unit operations often are an afterthought. Unfortunately, discounting the importance of filtration can lead to major negative impacts on a process's profitability. Of course, waste minimization is a complex undertaking. However, when it is approached with the focus on eliminating waste at the source, the benefits can be seen throughout the process.

(PRWEB) November 11, 2005 -- In recent years, the focus of waste minimization has shifted from end-of-pipe pollution controls to minimizing waste at the source. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Priority Hierarchy of Waste Management lists source reduction as the most desirable technique – and disposal as the least desirable.

By minimizing waste at the source rather than trying to address it at the end, you provide a cleaner, safer environment. You save money--sometimes millions of dollars--while reducing the long-term risk and liability. Here is how to get started...

Switch from disposable media filters (bags and cartridges) to self-cleaning filters. This can not only create an effective filtration solution, but it can also garner an immediate and significant return on investment.

You may ask where the additional cost savings are from. Cleanable media saves you money when all system costs are considered, many times referred to the hidden costs such as the cost of waste disposal, the purchase of purchasing replacement media, and the labor costs of bag changeout. Not to mention the added risk of employee exposure if the waste is a hazardous material.

The added benefit is the contribution to a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment. This will be felt for years to come.

--by Ask Filter Man

Do you have a liquid filtration question? Ask Filter Man!
http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

To discuss this with one of Ronningen-Petters Applications Specialist, please click on the following link: http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.

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Power Technology Releases Information On New Prototype Battery

Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) announced today that new, updated information on the company’s prototype battery is now available for public review.

Houston, Texas (PRWEB) November 11, 2005 -- Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) announced today that new, updated information on the company’s prototype battery is now available for public review.

Bernard J. Walter, CEO of Power Technology, stated “Many shareholders and other interested parties have made requests for additional information concerning the company’s prototype battery. We have decided to publish the latest updated information on our website at www.pwtcbattery.com/prototype.htm. Many thanks to all of our shareholders and supporters in the continued progress of Power Technology, Inc.”

About Power Technology: Power Technology, Inc. is a Research and Development Company engaged in activities regarding alternative battery technology using patented, ultra light materials with up to 50% less weight and significantly less lead content than conventional batteries. The Company is in the early stages of commercializing its battery technology, and has designed equipment and systems to manufacture its patent pending batteries.

Please visit our website at www.PWTCBATTERY.com for more information or call the company directly at 713-621-4310.

All forward-looking statements are, by necessity, only estimates of future results and actual results achieved by Power Technology, Inc. (PWTC) may differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. PWTC assumes no obligations to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such statements. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

Source:
Power Technology, Inc.

Contact:
Power Technology, Inc.
Bernard J. Walter, CEO
713-621-4310

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November 10, 2005

Grandma's Sewing Gets Online; $8.7 Billion Industry Leverages the Power of Software and The Internet

Sewing is an $8.7 Billion dollar hobbiests' market. Recent trends have made it even more exciting.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- Some old fashioned industries are leveraging the internet and technology in ways that just weren’t possible only a few years ago. Sewing has always been a bigger market than you would think. However, the latest technology makes this $8.7 Billion dollar market seem like it has been given a whole new life.

“It’s quite amazing to think where all this is heading,” Said Tom Michaelson of Tomssewingguide.com.

Most people think of sewing as something their grandmother did to fix their buttons on their shirts. More think that sewing patterns are for the small hobbyists. These days, sewing is a whole lot different. The collaborative spirit of the internet has made all hobbies easier to enjoy. Banks of free sewing patterns exist all over the internet. Yahoo groups, and private email lists have helped sewers connect with each other all over the world. The revolution is here.

Even Singer (the company that makes Singer sewing machines) has a website. If a company as old and respected as Singer has made an investment in the online world, the web is definitely here to stay. Furthermore, many of the big retailers have at least experimented with custom made clothing. High speed data lines allow measurements to be taken at the local mall with the custom sewing and tailoring done thousands of miles away.

“I think this might be just the beginning. The world’ of opportunity that technology opens up to everyone is mind boggling” said Michaelson.

About Tom’s Sewing Guide:

With their corporate office in Houston, Texas, CEO Tom Michaelson and his research staff prepare detailed articles and information about sewing and what’s happening in the hobby. Tom’s provides sewing related content for people all over the world.

In a recent interview, Tom said he has many new enhancements in store for people who enjoy sewing as a hobby.

Contact:
Tom Michaelson
832-715-2508
http://www.tomssewingguide.com

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Quality Doesn't Have to Cost in Food Industry

Announcement of joint venture between Food Technology Corporation and Mecmesin Ltd to provide the food industry with a cost-effective range of food texture measurement and quality testing systems.

For immediate release

(PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- Food Technology Corporation (FTC), a leading supplier of food texture measurement systems and Mecmesin, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of product quality testing solutions today announced a strategic sales alliance to provide the food industry with a cost-effective range of food texture measurement and quality testing systems.

FTC’s 40 year heritage in food texture measurement combined with Mecmesin’s 25 years of force measurement and quality testing experience offers the food industry specialised but affordable alternatives to the high priced systems currently available.

FTC’s TMS-Pro food texture measurement system is designed for demanding R&D applications, while Mecmesin’s new MultiTest-x range of console controlled test systems serve the more cost conscious quality environment, offering the additional flexibility of food packaging testing.

Utilising unaxial travel both systems apply mechanical forces to samples. These forces are manipulated through the use of an ever-expanding range of probes and accessories that enable technologists to replicate almost any physical processing or handling condition.

Shirl Lakeway, Managing Director of FTC said ““This exciting partnership brings together a highly diversified skill set that positions both companies for dramatic growth and profitability. Together we share an uncompromising commitment to high quality instrumentation, innovative design and customer satisfaction.”

About Food Technology Corporation
For 40 years, Food Technology Corporation has been supplying high quality instruments to evaluate food texture. Two of FTC's founders, Dr Amihud Kramer (inventor of the Kramer Shear Press and Shear Cell) and Dr B.A. Twigg are acknowledged pioneers in food texture measurement. Wherever the application, within processing plants or in a research laboratory, FTC supplies cost-effective and reliable solutions to food texture measurement challenges.

About Mecmesin
Formed in 1977, Mecmesin, is the leading designer and supplier of force and torque measurement solutions in Europe. Thousands of companies worldwide rely upon Mecmesin force and torque measurement systems in a range of industries including automotive, electrical and electronics, medical devices, packaging, pharmaceuticals, plastics, safety and textiles to maintain consistency of manufacture, save money in the production process and to comply with relevant standards.

Contacts:
Food Technology Corporation
Shirl Lakeway T: +1 703 444 1870
or
Mecmesin Ltd
Jenny Jones T: +44 (0) 1403 799919

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Abhisam Software Releases Free White Paper on "Hazardous Area Installations -- How to Make 92% of Hazardous Areas Safer Without Increasing Costs"

Abhisam Software is pleased to announce a Free White Paper on "Hazardous Area Installations--How to make 92% of hazardous areas safer without increasing costs". This White Paper will be extremely useful to people working in chemical plants, oil and gas installations, petrochemical and fertlizer plants, shipping terminals, as well as tank farms, grain silos and warehouses where hazardous areas exist.

(PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- Abhisam Software is pleased to announce a Free White Paper on "Hazardous Area Installations--How to make 92% of hazardous areas safer without increasing costs". This White Paper will be extremely useful to people working in chemical plants, oil and gas installations, petrochemical and fertlizer plants, shipping terminals, as well as tank farms, grain silos and warehouses, where hazardous areas exist. In these areas, the equipment is specially designed so that its usage does not increase the risk of fire or explosion in these areas.

However, a recent study has concluded, that a large number (as many as 92%) of the hazardous areas that were surveyed, were not up to the mark and were souces of potentially unsafe occurences/incidents.
This White Paper attempts to guide design, operations and maintenance personnel who work in similar hazardous areas to make the hazardous installations safer, without increasing the costs of compliance.
This White Paper can be downloaded freely from http://www.abhisam.com/WP.html

About Abhisam Software
Abhisam Software is a young knowldege based startup, engaged in providing e-learning solutions to people working in various industries. Abhisam Software is the producer of the industry acclaimed e-learning course on "Hazardous Area Instrumentation." For enquiries please visit http://www.abhisam.com.

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November 09, 2005

Concrete Washout Systems Launches Services in Texas

National Washout Services, LLC takes Dallas / Fort Worth by the horns.

Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 9, 2005 -- Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., announced today that National Washout Services, LLC has recently begun distributing and servicing Concrete Washout Systems (CWS) in the greater Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area.

National Washout Services is a newly formed company operating under the guidance of Michael Liston. Michael Liston is president of American Concrete Washouts, Inc., a CWS licensee, and has several operations within California.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to represent CWS in the great state of Texas,” stated Michael Liston, Operating Partner of National Washout Services, LLC. “The Texas market and specifically the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is exploding with growth and we see ourselves positioned to offer our risk management services to builders and contractors alike with a strong team and an innovative product,” added Mr. Liston.

“We are very excited to have National Washout Services as a partner with the experience and expertise their team has to offer,” stated Kevin Mickelson, Vice President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. “The Texas market is developing at a rapid pace and is in need of risk management solutions that National will be offering. Mr. Liston has the experience and knowledge to bring everything together,” added Mr. Mickelson.

CWS is currently seeking licensed partners in numerous markets across the nation. Licensed partners will own and operate a Concrete Washout Systems business in their designated region where they will be responsible for all aspects of the business. Currently Concrete Washout Systems has licensed partners throughout most of California, Hawaii, Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota and Southeast Florida.

The patent pending CWS is a portable, self-contained and watertight bin that controls, captures and contains concrete washout material and wastewater. It allows trade personnel to easily washout concrete trucks, pumps and equipment on site and facilitates easy off site recycling of the same concrete materials and wastewater, while protecting the storm drain system from potential illegal discharges. The off site recycling component creates an even more environmentally sound application as concrete material is diverted away from landfills and recycled. This system replaces other outdated washout BMP’s, which are costly, unsightly and damaging to the environment since their containment value diminishes, due to inherently faulty material, over use and lack of maintenance.

About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is a risk management specialist and industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The patent-pending Concrete Washout Systems provides a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliance alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms. For more information visit http://www.concretewashout.com

Contact:
Roger Engelsgaard
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
1-877-2-WASHOUT
Fax: (916) 689-0592
e-mail protected from spam bots
www.concretewashout.com

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Touch Screen Tablet Announces the Launch of its New eCommerce Website

The convenience of touch screen computing is attracting a wide range of mobile professionals who need a natural way to work with their computers. To meet the needs of this rapidly growing market, Touch Screen Tablet has launched its new website exclusively for finger driven touch tablets, software and accessories.

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) November 9, 2005 -- The convenience of touch screen computing is attracting a wide range of mobile professionals who need a natural way to work with their computers. To meet the needs of this rapidly growing market, Touch Screen Tablet has launched its new website exclusively for finger driven touch tablets, software and accessories.

Touch tablet users demand simplicity and usability, so the company's new eCommerce website was designed to satisfy their needs with powerful features that make ordering fast and easy.

Touch Screen Tablet's website features a sophisticated system configurator. Tablet shoppers can select a base model, and then configure it to their own unique requirements. Pricing is adjusted in real time as options are changed. Touch Screen Tablet technicians can perform any type of hardware upgrade, including installing additional RAM, adding high capacity hard drives and installing optional accessories.

According to Steve Harper, director of sales at Touch Screen Tablet, "It's difficult to find one source for product information, sales and service. We are making it much easier for newcomers to make a buying decision, and giving them a great deal at the same time."

Because of its narrow focus on touch screens and accessories, the company is able to compete very aggressively on price. In additional to its low pricing for individuals and businesses, the company also offers corporate and institutional buyers steep discounts on quantity purchases.

About Touch Screen Tablet
Touch Screen Tablet is a leading supplier of touch driven tablet computers to mobile professionals in all walks of life, including medicine, law and education. In addition, the company also supports touch screen tablet sales for use in retail and industrial settings such as factories and public kiosks.

Touch Screen tablet is dedicated to offering its customers expert sales and service, immediate delivery and the best prices on a wide range of touch screen computer hardware, software and accessories.

Dealers and resellers are invited to register at the Touch Screen Tablet website to take advantage of the company's distributor pricing.

For more information about Touch Screen Tablet, visit http://www.touchscreentablet.com

Press Contact: Brad Wilhelmsen
Company Name: Touch Screen Tablet
Phone: 310-257-2555
Website: http://www.touchscreentablet.com

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QuantumSphere to Fundamentally Alter Battery, Fuel Cell Markets

QuantumSphere, Inc. to fundamentally alter battery and fuel cell markets-- files two patents-- development enables increased power and efficiency at lower production costs.

SANTA ANA, CA, U.S.A. (PRWEB) November 9, 2005 -- QuantumSphere, Inc., the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for applications in aerospace, defense, energy, electronics and other markets demanding advanced material applications, announced it filed two patents related to the fuel cell and battery industry allowing for customization of nanometallic-additives for increased power and efficiency. The first patent supports the company’s existing technology framework that will enable battery and fuel cell manufacturers to address novel methods to produce uniform air cathodes. Unique, proprietary features in nanopowder handling enables the production of air cathodes in small test sample sizes up to continuous production capability using the same apparatus, thereby enabling battery manufacturer’s R&D facilities to accomplish complex experimental designs related to gas electrode development while enhancing scale-up capability of resulting designs.

The second patent addresses gas diffusion electrodes for the fuel cell and metal air battery industry using nano-sized transition metal catalysts and alloys. These nanometal-containing cathodes can be used in conjunction with a variety of types of battery and fuel cells, including Zn/air, Li/air, hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells. In addition, they are flexible and may conform to a variety of surface contours, allowing for more freedom in cell design to power a wider variety of devices.

“This technology allows QuantumSphere to provide customers the capability of developing and verifying cathode designs specific for their applications. For example, a methanol fuel cell and a zinc air battery have very different power and voltage requirements,” Robert Dopp, President, DoppStein Enterprises, Inc. “Ratios of QuantumSphere-produced nanocatalysts can be optimized using this technology. The resulting cathodes use catalysts never tested before because the method to make small cathode samples did not exist, but also because, until recently, no one knew how to make the metallic nanopowders uniformly and in quantities large enough to test. QuantumSphere and DoppStein Enterprises, Inc, working in partnership, have resolved both of these issues. These inventions will lead to more efficient and more powerful fuel cells and metal air batteries using QuantumSphere’s nanocatalyst and powder handling process.

“This new cathode making process, coupled with the addition of highly active catalyst is invaluable for the production of high-power density fuel cells and batteries which are streamlined and can be tailored to a wide array of devices-- thereby providing significant performance advantages in the next generation cell phones, cameras, and other portable electronics,” said Dr. Kimberly McGrath, Director of Fuel Cell Research, QuantumSphere, Inc. “QuantumSphere will continue to work with world-class partners, such as DoppStein Enterprises and others, to research, develop, produce and ship alternative catalyst products on a mass scale at a fraction of the cost,” Dr. McGrath added. As Director of Fuel Cell Research, Dr. McGrath also tailors catalysts for various cell types and operating temperature regimes, and designs new fuel cell systems for small, portable applications that will be efficient at room temperature with minimal catalyst loading. For more information on QuantumSphere’s products, visit http://www.qsinano.com/products.html. Sales and technical services personnel can be reached at 714-545-NANO (6266).

About QuantumSphere, Inc.
QuantumSphere is the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for aerospace, defense, energy, electronics, and other markets demanding advanced material applications. QuantumSphere’s exclusive manufacturing process provides consistent and narrow particle size distribution, low levels of agglomeration and impurities, a custom-tailored oxide shell thickness, and the highest purity metallic nanopowders on the market that are easier to transport and handle. The company accomplishes this without compromising its commitment to the environment and the community. No other company offers these performance advantages.

QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality magnetic, conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano™ nickel, silver, copper, cobalt and other proprietary nanoscale alloys. QSI-nano™ alloys will ultimately replace platinum as the main catalyst in a variety of fuel cells and battery electrodes, providing a renewable source of power to supply the world’s energy needs. The company is leveraging its leading market position in metallic powders to manufacture and ship materials and devices for applications in batteries, fuel cells, conductive inks, magnetic coatings and membrane filtration devices. For more information, visit www.qsinano.com or contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x 208.

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How to Create a Lean Manufacturing Process with Environmentally Friendly Self-Cleaning Industrial Filters

I am sure you have heard it before, 'Self-cleaning filters not only reduce waste, but also turn it into PROFIT!" It is a well-known fact that by disposing the contaminants--and not the filter--would create a leaner manufacturing process. However, many facilities are apprehensive to take the next step, which is to switch from disposable bags and cartridges to a self-cleaning filtration process.

(PRWEB) November 9, 2005 -- Running the Numbers:

So, how do the numbers wash out? Here is a way to conduct a preliminary feasibility study to begin your return on investment justification. This five-minute analysis could save you millions in cost savings.

Conducting an instant preliminary feasibility study:

Undoubtedly, you have some questions. You are wondering whether self-cleaning filters can help with your waste minimization problems. Or just how much they can reduce your disposal costs. Or improve your return on investment.

Grab a calculator and a pencil. By completing the following self-survey, you can quickly calculate what disposable media filters are costing you in terms of disposal costs alone.

When you finish, you will have taken a major step toward determining whether self-cleaning filters are a viable alternative to the filters you are currently using or considering.

Determining Your Disposal Costs for Disposable Media Filters:

1. For one filter, multiply the number of cartridges or bags it contains by the number of changeouts per year. This will give you the total number of spent media per year. Write your answer below.

Example: A cartridge filter with 36 - 10-inch cartridges is changed every week: 36 cartridges x 52 weeks - 1,872 cartridges per year.

CARTRIDGES PER YEAR: __________

Spent Media per Year:

2. If you are using 10-inch cartridges or bags, divide the total number of spent media per year by 180 (this is how many of these cartridges or bags fit into one 55-gallon drum). If you are using 30-inch cartridges, divide the total number of spent cartridges per year by 60. In each case, the result is the total number of 55-gallon drums that you will fill each year.

Example: 1,872 total spent cartridges divided by 180 = 10.4 barrels per year.

BARRELS PER YEAR: __________

10-inch cartridges or bags:

30-inch cartridges:

3. Multiply the number of barrels per year by the cost per barrel for disposal.

Example: Assuming you pay $500 per barrel for non-hazardous waste (or $1,000 per barrel for hazardous waste), the calculation is 10.4 x $500 = $5,200 (or 10.4 x $1,000 = $10,400).

DISPOSAL COSTS PER FILTER PER YEAR: $__________

Remember – these calculations are based on a single filter, and they account for disposal costs only. Additional costs include the purchase price for disposable cartridges or bags (typically at least $3 apiece) as well as associated costs such as the labor required for media replacement, the increased emissions, and the increased safety risk.

--by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp

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TouchSystem Delivers Uncompromised Value Touch Monitor

TouchSystems Corporation, an innovator of touch-enabled products, today announced the new L Series line of monitors. The first of the series, the new L1500R, represents the next generation of touch monitors incorporating a sleek new form factor, integrated speakers, and a 15 inch LCD display with Resistive touch sensor. The new L1500R provides uncompromised value and performance is a single design.

HUTTO, TX (PRWEB) November 9, 2005 -- TouchSystems Corporation, an innovator of touch-enabled products, today announced the new L Series line of monitors. The first of the series, the new L1500R, represents the next generation of touch monitors incorporating a sleek new form factor, integrated speakers, and a 15 inch LCD display with Resistive touch sensor. The new L1500R provides uncompromised value and performance is a single design.

“As the market for touch monitors continue to grow and create new usages and applications, so does the requirement for touch monitors that blend performance and value” said Timothy Boyd, vice president of marketing at TouchSystems Corporation. “Businesses ranging for small to Fortune 100 are looking for ways to innovate their supply chains, technologies and usages.” The new L1500R brings industry standard features like, VESA mountable, and “Elo” compatible Resistive touch support in a single package at an outstanding price.

The L1500R is perfect for applications in restaurants, retail, Point of Sale (POS), Point of Information (POI), Audio Visual control monitors, industrial interface terminals and more.

Standard technologies and enhancements found in the new L1500R include:
• 15 inch Flat Panel (LCD) display
• Bright 250 nits LCD
• Resistive touch technology
– Elo AccuTouch compatible
• Sleek, slim border design
• Flexible mount with universal VESA pattern
• Integrated speakers

General Specifications:
LCD Sizes: 15” Active Matrix Color TFT
LCD Resolution: 1024 x 768 XGA
Touchscreen: Resistive,
Serial Interface,
Elo AccuTouch Compatible
Brightness: 250 nits
Contrast Ratio: 400:1
Response Time: 16 ms
Speakers: 2 internal
Interfaces: 1 x 15 pin VGA (Analog),
1 x RCA speaker input
1 x DB9 (RS232) Serial (touch)
Controls: Front Access screen controls
Construction: Sleek, Slim border design
Dimensions: 14.6” (h) x 15” (w) x 2.6” (d)
9.5 lbs.

TouchSystems --- Making Every Touch Count
Please call us at (800) 320-5944 for more information.

About TouchSystems
TouchSystems was established in 1996 by one of the original founders of touchscreen technology. TouchSystems designs, manufactures, and distributes touch monitors, all-in-one touch computers, touch point-of-sale terminals (POS), informational kiosks, industrial controls, and peripherals. TouchSystems is dedicated to delivering the most advanced touch-enabled technologies. TouchSystems, based in Hutto, Texas, is a privately held company.

Visit the company website at http://www.touchsystems.com

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November 08, 2005

PUMGO The Most Unique Sports Gift For This Christmas

The name PUMGO comes from the words pump-and-go. PUMGO is a unique combinaiton of a bike and skatebord. Invented by Dr. Hui Yan, a research scientist from the Emory University School of Medicine, Pumgo made the idea of a push-free skateboard spring to life. Will PUMGOing become a popular sport? Find out by taking a test ride.

(PRWEB) November 8, 2005 -- "Think of it as surfing on land.” This simple idea created a new spin on the way people think about ride-on toys. Invented by Dr. Hui Yan, a research scientist from the Emory University School of Medicine, Pumgo made the idea of a push-free skateboard spring to life.

Since its inception, Pumgo has been sold by specialty toy stores like FAO Swartz in the United States, and Tokyo Hands and Nissen in Japan. In the near future, Pumgo will be making its way to the Europe after having passed the required safety and quality tests in United Kingdom.

How does Pumgo work? Its patented 4-Wheel-Drive and all-wheel steering system allow the rider to cruise along with a simple pumping motion, similar to a see-saw. Pumgo is great for hard, flat surfaces and can reach speeds of up to 10 mph. Adjustable steering and a detachable brake give riders the freedom to customize Pumgo to make a perfect fit. Kids 7 and up and even parents can enjoy Pumgo. The large wheels and shock springs provide a smooth ride so you don’t have to worry about bumps along the way.

Pumgo is not only a great way to have fun; it’s also an excellent way to get a good work out. The Pumping motion is similar to walking up stairs. Riding Pumgo is a great cardiovascular and leg-muscle workout. Both kids and adults can get outside and have a blast without even having to think about exercise (it’s included!).

Is it hard to learn how to ride Pumgo? Not at all. Most kids learn how to ride in about 5 minutes and no skateboard experience is necessary. In fact the similarities between skateboards and Pumgo are quite limited. Both use the same style of deck (the board itself) and both ride along hard surfaces on four wheels. Beyond that, Pumgo is an entirely new experience.

Despite the simplicity of riding Pumgo, some people still have trouble finding their balance. This problem is easily solved with the Pumgo detachable tether, which attaches to the front of the board and gives new riders something to hold on to while they are familiarizing themselves with Pumgo.

Pumgo has caught the eye of several media sources including CBS News, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Time Magazine for Kids, Washington Post and Washington Times. Most recently, Pumgo has been featured in the November edition of Boy’s Life magazine, the official youth magazine of the Boy Scouts of America and will also be featured in the December edition of Sports Illustrated for Kids.

Time Magazine for Kids turned its attention to PUMGO in exclaiming, “Look, Mom. No feet!” Time For Kids hails Pumgo: “You never have to put your foot on the ground to move Land Surf's PUMGO, the world's first push-free skateboard. Just rock back and forth on the board, and off you'll go!”

In the article, “Let’s Go Out and Play”, the Washington Post reports “there was high praise... for the Pumgo Push-Free Cruiser -- no tester had seen a skateboard quite like it… Cole Montgomery, 11, an expert on regular skateboards, found the Pumgo challenging, but soon he and Robin Smith were zooming along smoothly. ‘Cole, I got it,’ said Robin, 11. ‘Just lean forward.’”

Pumgo’s health benefits were commended by the Washington Times in an article entitled, “Toys to get you up and at 'em”. While reviewing new toys that provide a healthy alternative to video games, Pumgo was chosen as the first pick:
“This reporter's favorite? The ‘all skate, no push’ skateboard by Pumgo, of Atlanta, Ga., which one gets going by alternately pumping each end of the board up and down as they ride. It's a good way to exercise the thighs and so easy that even this reporter (who hasn't been on a skateboard in more than 10 years) could do it. Check it out at www.pumgo.com.”;

Gender: Boys And Girls
Age: 7 and up
To order: https://www.pumgo.com/shop/showDept.asp?dept=17
For retailer: http://www.pumgo.com/Dealers2.html
News: http://www.pumgo.com/News.html

About Land Surf Inc.
Land Surf Inc. is located in Atlanta, GA. Land Surf Inc. owns PUMGO technology and is the only company manufacturing and distributing PUMGO in the world.

Land Surf Inc.
120 Interstate North Pkwy SE Ste 153
Atlanta, GA 30339-2103
1-888-PUMGO-4U
http://www.pumgo.com

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Xterprise Announces Enhanced RFID XARM™ Application Server -- XAS

Building upon its leadership position in turn-key RFID “tagging” solutions, Xterprise has deployed its new release 2.0 XAS.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 8, 2005 –– Xterprise Incorporated, an industry leading solutions provider and experts for the “RFID Enabled Supply Chain” announced today the release of its performance enhanced XARM™ Application Server (XAS) for RFID tagging solutions.

Xterprise has installed the Release 2.0 of its XAS in two of its latest deployments for two Fortune 500 CPG firms. In these deployments, enhancements to the application server are enabling production line throughput rates and more agile exception handling, even friendlier user interface and more comprehensive SAP integration than their Release 1.0 which was first deployed in 2004. In most cases, suppliers are choosing to install RFID infrastructure in response to retailer RFID compliance requirements that will drive further efficiency gains in retail supply chains. Wal-Mart and Best Buy have recently announced and increase of over 700% in number of stores that will be outfitted to read the RFID tags and for significant increase in number of suppliers being required to tag product.

Xterprise has found a key factor in the ability to place a high volume of RFID labels on cases, both for both automated picking lines and high speed production lines. One of the Fortune 500 CPG firm’s/Wal-Mart Tier 1 Supplier’s deployments is using the enhanced features in placing RFID labels on cases immediately after case erection on the production line.

Although placing RFID labels on cases in production lines is not new to Xterprise, the new software and hardware enhancements allows the customer to achieve higher throughput, both at case labeling and the often ignored palletization process, as well as easy migration to Gen 2 technology as it becomes available.

“When we began thinking through what enhancements our customers were asking us for in our XARM solutions, we chose to focus on increased performance and more exception management”, said Clint Tennill, Director of Development at Xterprise. “We are committed to our Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) approach as it lends itself to not only matching customer unique requirements and interfaces but also supporting the spectrum of changes that we have experienced in client deployments, from dealing with migration from Gen 1 to Gen 2 to dealing with transitions to new ERP and Supply Chain Systems.” Much of Xterprise’s XAS success is based on a library of workflow objects that they have built on top of Apriso’s FlexNet platform.

Xterprise stated that some of the requirements have come from not only its new and existing customers but also working closely with retailers such as Wal-Mart on providing the necessary RFID expertise in defining future requirements. These requirements focus on higher volume roll-outs for labeling products in production, as well as tagging data that can be used to reduce out of stocks. As Wal-Mart stated in its press release from October 14th, the retailer is seeing promising signs of benefit through the use of RFID in its supply chain and thus is planning on a 6x increase in number of suppliers participating in shipping tagged product in the next 15 months and a 7x increase in the number of stores outfitted with RFID equipment in that same period. These requirements translate into more suppliers having to tag quantities greater than 1,000,000 cases annually and, having outgrown a manual slap and ship approach, require either production packaging line integration (XARM 4000) or an automated tagging solution (XARM 3000).

“The geometric increase in capacity of tag and label placement requires a significant departure from most deployments of 2005. It requires a disciplined, more production minded approach to solution development,“ said Steve Hall, Senior Vice President of Sales for Xterprise. “Our team, which has one of the longest list of successful deployments in the industry, have looked beyond the manual tag placement approaches to develop this new enhanced family of scalable automated solutions.”

About Xterprise -- Xterprise Incorporated develops RFID supply chain solutions and has been chosen by the many of the world’s most respected supply chains and fastest growing companies as their RFID solution provider. Xterprise blends best practices, supply chain processes, material handling, system hardware and RFID Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) application software, enterprise systems integration, data analytics, demand signaling applications and remote solution support.

Xterprise works with other RFID & Supply Chain industry leaders, including Alien Technology, Zebra Technology, Symbol, Apriso, Red Prairie, TrueDemand, DPI, Weber, and others. These technology vendors’ products are displayed in Xterprise’s 6,000 ft2 RFID Solution Center where their vertical market solutions are showcased.

Xterprise is headquartered in Carrollton, TX and currently serves customers in Asia, Europe and North America. For more information, visit www.xterprise.com or call 972-690-9460, ext. 300.

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November 07, 2005

Broadband-in-Gas (BiG) Will Deliver all Communication Services to 18 Million Homes by 2010 Forecasts West Technology in Their new Report

Broadband-in-Gas is a new wireless high bandwidth communications technology which enables “last mile” connection through the installed base of natural gas pipelines to homes and businesses all over the country. The BiG solution will account for nearly 25% of UWB chip sales by 2010, supplying at least 18 million homes in the US alone. Twice the bandwidth will be provided at the same installed cost as DSL.

(PRWEB) November 7, 2005 -- A major solution to the famous “last mile” connection will come through Broadband-in-gas (BiG). This new wireless ultra high bandwidth technology delivers television, phone and internet communications through the existing installed base of natural gas pipeline networks (whether metallic and/or non-metallic gas lines).

In the United States natural gas services over 70% of the residences and well over 35% of businesses. These buried pipe networks exhibit very low noise floors, and are generally devoid of outside signal interference. This low noise within the gas line network combined with its inherent isolation from the rest of the open air wireless spectrum is a significant advantage allowing BiG to maximize communication bandwidth without the cost burdens. By retasking radar technologies to make use of the isolation and low noise floor tremendous amounts of data can be transmitted through a gas line network traversing the physical complexities of the gas line.

According to Dr Kirsten West, principal analyst of West Technology Research Solutions: “BiG is a compelling application of Ultrawideband technology that will see wide adoption during the next five years. The simplicity of the physics behind the technology, combined with the use of an existing infrastructure yields a truly cost competitive option in a market filled with expensive and overly complex “last mile” delivery alternative . BiG provides a new additional revenue opportunity for natural gas delivery companies, broadband service providers, and Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) manufacturers.”

“Broadband-in-Gas Market Trends, 2005-2010” is a thorough analysis of Broadband-in-Gas technology and its impact on the broadband marketplace in general. The report tracks the formation of the BiG industry, analyzes the potential market opportunities for both service providers, CPE manufacturers, and RF component OEMs, describes initial versus long-range drivers in the market, and analyzes potential business models that are likely to be successful in the development of the BiG value chain. This report also reviews the overall state of Broadband technologies such as DSL, Cable Modem, FTTH, BPL, and WiMAX, and analyzes the contribution of individual technologies to future broadband market development. The Market Report analyzes both the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and Broadband Subscriber segments, and includes a detailed analysis of the technology drivers, standards and protocols, economic indicators, and a general overview of the broadband market; includes companion industry directory.

About West Technology Research Solutions
West Technology Research Solutions, LLC (d.b.a. WTRS), is a market research and consulting company focused solely on emerging wireless technologies and supporting issues. WTRS’s unique approach generates market forecasts using macro-economic methodologies that provide historically more accurate forecasts. Services include market research reports, concise market briefs, targeted monthly newsletters, and custom research and consulting.

For more information, contact West Technology Research Solutions or 650-940-1196.

Contact: Karin Hall
Company: West Technology Research Solutions
Title: Senior Analyst
Phone: 650-940-1196

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Finally, An Intermodal Cargo Security System That Really Works

The destructive visits by Katrina, Rita and Wilma, although lacking the potential of any good outcome, unwittingly aided in the process of validating the technology, functionality of the system, operational processes and our business model. Under the worst possible conditions, it all worked… and it works really well.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 7, 2005 -- Asset Tracking Logistics And Security LLC (ATLAS) [date of actual issue – “The destructive visits by Katrina, Rita and Wilma, although lacking the potential of any good outcome, unwittingly aided in the process of validating the technology, functionality of the system, operational processes and our business model. Under the worst possible conditions, it all worked… and it works really well”, said Dr. Bob Sewak, VP Special Projects, for ATLAS.

For several years now, on a number of fronts, very quietly, very privately and with little or no fanfare, the Asset Tracking Logistics And Security LLC (ATLAS) team has been pioneering and establishing new frontiers for intermodal cargo security. One such example is their Project PILOT. Over the past 6 months, ATLAS – in collaboration with eScreen Sensor Solutions, Inc., Seaboard Marine, and Maritime Protective Services, Inc. – has been carrying out a unique, one-of-a-kind, proof of performance/concept, investigative research study. Dubbed The Performance, Integration, Logistics, Operations Test or PILOT, the project has produced a greater yield of meaningful data, experience and information than could ever have been expected when it was originally conceived and structured.

Designed with intent to further the business, developmental and research objectives of the collaborating participants in a manner consistent with their individual, mutual, and collective interests – the project wrestled with a series of unfortunate, difficult and seemingly impossible obstacles while getting underway. If tackling the multiple issues of security, safety, tracking, tagging, surveillance and monitoring of intermodal cargo shipping weren’t daunting enough, consider things like: education, training, language, familiarization, government regulation and oversight – both here in the U.S. and abroad and the complexity of the situation, comes better into focus.

However, due to the unexpected disasters – brought on by an unrelenting series of merciless hurricanes – ATLAS was presented with a host of unusual and novel opportunities to really test its integrated, state-of-the-art Tracking, Logistics and Security (TLS) technologies by putting them to good use servicing those who were helping those who were suffering in the devastation of these horrible storms.

“Intelligent containers” – donated to rescue and aid services from Miami/Dade County by ATLAS’s Seaboard Marine partner – outfitted with ATLAS equipment, were tracked and monitored from stuffing to distribution… and made for a more efficient and effective delivery of much needed supplies and relief materials by those most in need in areas of the Gulf Coast region hit hardest by Katrina and Rita. At the same time, ATLAS benefited by being able to “watch” its systems perform under a unique set of real world conditions.

Then along came Wilma. Hitting closer to home… and the “testing” got more complicated and rigorous – operate with: no power, no telecommunications, no gas and no excuses. And, once again, the preparation and planning experience of the ATLAS team paid off.

The company’s facility, specially designed to handle situations exactly like this, performed admirably. Monitoring and surveillance didn’t skip a beat. Power loss was overcome almost instantly (40 seconds) with all systems up and running – literally, no down time. And even though it took all most 48 hours to regain telephone communications (through Bell South Special Services), any required and/or necessary telephonic exchanges could be handled through cellular, satellite or fiber optic links. Once again, the ATLAS commitment of providing the best possible service today with design standards of the future – proved out.

Through all of this (and more), one thing became abundantly clear: no one else is anywhere near producing the level of sophistication and associated systems functionality than that which ATLAS is developing. The ATLAS Monitor Series* may very well be THE state-of-the-art in intermodal asset tracking and security. ATLAS has the only system that invokes applications that can provide and can process tag-to-container; container-to-container (CTC); and container-to-network data collection for selective and discriminate data sharing, distribution and reporting. And, the ATLAS systems are capable of transmitting data and information, over a unique hierarchal, multi-modal radio frequency communications system which incorporates the capabilities of: GSM, GPS, GPRS, SMS and SATELLITE and operates 24/7/365 around the world, in “real-time”.

According to John Bennett, CEO of ATLAS, “Clearly we’ve achieved a completely new level of application development value. Considering the fact that there don’t appear to be many other ‘real players’ in the marketplace, I’m not so sure we’ve been fair by raising the bar so high for the competition. That is, of course, when (or if) they decide to make an appearance”.

*ATLAS Monitor Series PATENT PENDING

About ATLAS:
ADDRESS: 1052 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33442 PHONE: 1-954-428-6880

Along with its sister company Maritime Protective Services, Inc (MPS), ATLAS has been recognized as a major force in the critical dimensions of maritime, intermodal and transportation security. Accordingly, both firms continue to diligently pursue well-deserved leadership positions around the globe. Committed to setting the standard, through unique integrated-discipline methodology, each has consistently been able to respond directly to the diverse and demanding needs of an impressive international client group, including: prominent seaports, shipping companies, shipping lines, petro-chemical and other industry leaders as well as governments and government regulatory agencies.

Acknowledged by the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Maritime Administration, the U.K. Maritime and Coast Guard Agency, the U.K. Transportation Security Directorate, Bureau Veritas, and a host of other governing and regulatory authorities throughout the world as providing exceptional services proficiently and professionally, MPS has established a firm position at the forefront of: training, education, compliance, management, administration and consulting in a wide range of categories and fields including: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA), the ILO’s Code of Practice (COP). While ATLAS has diligently pioneered new territory with technologies and systems designed to provide security services today that are based on designs for the future. ATLAS is committed to developing systems that utilize unique hierarchal structures of radio frequency signal transmission techniques including: satellite, GPS, GSM/GPRS and other terrestrial communications methods for security, tracking, surveillance, monitoring, and more. ATLAS makes a difference, because ATLAS systems really work.

To learn more about ATLAS and MPS, their programs, services and offerings, contact them directly by calling: U.S. 1-954-428-6880 or U.K. +44(0)1202 684686.

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Free Tungsten Electrode Welding Guide Is Available

The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website www.diamondground.com.

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) November 7, 2005 -- The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website www.diamondground.com.

This free guidebook was created to provide the Manufacturing Engineer a general reference for selecting the most appropriate tungsten material and emphasizes the importance of a correctly prepared, ground and cut tungsten electrode. Other topics include safety issues surrounding the use of Thoriated Tungsten, and alternatives to this common yet radioactive tungsten material.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.
For more information, contact:

Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
Website: www.diamondground.com

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Why Spray Nozzle Protection is Important During Your Manufacturing Process

WHAT IS SPRAY NOZZLE PROTECTION? Spray Nozzles are specifically engineered for four critical functions: flow control, cleaning, coverage, and atomizing. It is important to filter solids from water, or any industrial liquid, before they reach your spray nozzles.

(PRWEB) November 6, 2005 -- Unwanted and oversized particles can block the inside of an orifice, which in turn restricts water flow, impairs spray uniformity, and allows debris to pass through which in turn ends up in your process or on your product.

The proper filtration will help keep the nozzle clear of debris enabling them to provide uniform and consistent spray patterns.

For spray nozzle protection, careful media selection is essential. The primary factor to be considered is orifice size and shape of the nozzle opening. Other factors include solids content, type of contaminant, particle size, and shape, amount of contaminant to be removed, liquid temperature, and required flow rates.

For liquids other than water, knowing the liquid's viscosity, corrosiveness, abrasiveness, and adhesive qualities are essential in specifying the nozzle protection filter.

EXAMPLE -- FLUE GAS SCRUBBER SPRAY NOZZLE PROTECTION
To prevent fly ash and sulfur dioxide from venting into the atmosphere, flue gas scrubbers uniformly spray a sorbent into the dirty, hot flue gas. These sorbents, however, often contain oversized particles that can plug spray nozzle orifices. When this happens, the spray becomes uneven, and fly ash and sulfur dioxide can escape from the scrubber.

The key to spray nozzle protection is to filter the liquid before sending it to the spray nozzle. This eliminates the excess and oversize particles, which ultimately plugs the nozzle orifices. Once plugged, the spray becomes uneven, and the output quality becomes compromised. All at an additional and unnecessary expense to the bottom line.

The pro-active approach to this problem is to protect the spray nozzles, which is to filter the solution before it reaches this stage of the process. While there are many different filtration options, the most cost effective is to use self-cleaning filters. This is why incinerator systems manufacturers regularly contact Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies) to analyze their filtration methods in hopes of protecting their expensive spray nozzles while lowering their process costs.

A SELF-CLEANING SOLUTION
Ronningen-Petter typically determines that the solution to this problem is twofold. To begin, many manufacturing facilities are throwing out more cartridges than necessary with disposable media. That is because disposable media are typically changed on a time cycle (e.g., once a shift, once a day, or once a week), regardless of whether the media needs replacement. To effectively filter when needed -- and not when convenient -- it is important to use automation when at all possible.

With the use of automation, the filters can be cleaned at precisely the right time, rather than when it is convenient. That is because the cleaning is controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants build up on the filter screen. When the pressure reaches a predetermined level, the screens are cleaned automatically -- only as needed, and when needed.

The second problem was their use of processing liquids (sorbent) with unwanted and prior supposedly 'filtered' particles in it, which resulted in fouling and clogging of the spray nozzles. The consequence of this dynamic was uneven spray and fly ash/sulfur dioxide escaping from the scrubber.

Once identified, the incinerator systems manufacturer eliminated this problem by using Ronningen-Petter (automated) self-cleaning filters. This meant less waste in the process. It also limited the unwanted particles in the process stream, which eliminated the spray nozzle clogging. Therefore, the process line did not have to be stopped to clean the nozzles.

RESULTS
The incinerator systems manufacturers are extremely pleased with the reliable operation of the filters, the elimination of spray nozzle plugging and fouling, as well as the fact that there are no spent cartridges to dispose.

--by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp

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High Power, High Stability 660nm Wavelength Laser Diode Module

UK optoelectronics device manufacturer and laser diode specialist, Photonic Products, has launched a new 660nm laser diode module with a very high, very stable output power of 70mW and adjustable AR coated glass optics.

(PRWEB) November 6, 2005 -- UK optoelectronics device manufacturer and laser diode specialist, Photonic Products, has launched a new 660nm laser diode module with a very high, very stable output power of 70mW and adjustable AR coated glass optics.

The 660nm Photon Laser Module, PM806G-GR, incorporates an Opnext HL6548FG high power laser diode (100mW absolute maximum optical output power), with internal monitor photodiode in a 9mm package. An internal monitor photodiode is a unique feature for a laser diode of this power and wavelength which enables the output power of the laser diode module to be accurately stabilised over its operating temperature range of -10 degrees C to +50 degrees C.

Designed for applications such as machine vision, graphic displays, medical imaging, inspection systems and industrial alignment and positioning, the 660nm laser diode module produces an elliptical output beam of 3.5 x 1.5mm with an output power of 70mW. Operating voltage is from 3V to 6V DC with a typical operating current of 150mA. Beam divergence is less than 0.6 x 0.3mrad and operating temperature range is -10 degrees C to +50 degrees C.

The module consists of an aluminium housing, laser diode, drive circuit and collimating lens and is stable and reliable.

All Photon Modules can be supplied in various colours, (red, green, blue, black, violet), to assist in wavelength or power identification. The PMF version modules have a 25mm mounting flange. Electrical connections are made via external flying leads. The lens may be adjusted to produce either a collimated beam or focused spot. The standard lens may be replaced by other optical systems such as line and cross generators.

The Photon range of elliptical beam laser diode modules has been designed as a complete laser diode solution for OEM use

Photonic Products was established in 1995 and has offices in the UK, USA and Germany. It is an ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturer of electro-optical sub-assemblies and innovative optoelectronic components based on semiconductor laser diode technology and also a specialist distributor of high performance industrial laser diodes, LEDs and precision optical lenses. It is a Queen’s Award for International Enterprise winner.

Download specifications
http://www.photonic-products.com/products/laser_diode_modules/standard_output.html

Photonic Products Ltd, UK
tel: +44 (0) 1279 717170

Photonic Products Germany
tel : +49 (0) 8142 / 669 8364

Photonic Products USA
tel : +1 714-841-1960

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New 635nm and 650nm Compact Laser Diode Modules

Photonic Products is delighted to launch its economical new range of compact, 8mm diameter, laser diode modules for customers requiring a small laser module to be integrated into systems and handheld instrumentation where space is at a premium.

(PRWEB) November 6, 2005 -- Photonic Products is delighted to launch its economical new range of compact, 8mm diameter, laser diode modules for customers requiring a small laser module to be integrated into systems and handheld instrumentation where space is at a premium. Typical applications are targeting, industrial alignment such as pre-press plate alignment and laser alignment for label and wrapper cutting machinery, and medical applications such as patient positioning.

The laser modules measure just 25.5mm in length, with a diameter of only 8mm and are extremely efficient and reliable at an affordable price.

The 650nm laser diode modules produce an elliptical, collimated output beam of 3.5 x 1.5mm, with output powers of 0.9mW or 4.5mW. Operating voltage is from 3V to 6V DC at an operating current of 30mA typ, (0.9mW) or 40mA typ, (4.5mW). Beam divergence is less than 1mrad and operating temperature range is -10 degrees C to +50 degrees C.

The 635nm laser diode modules produce an elliptical, collimated output beam of 3.5 x 1.5mm, with output powers of 0.9mW or 4.0mW. Operating voltage is from 3V to 6V DC at an operating current of 30mA typ, (0.9mW) or 40mA typ, (4.0mW). Beam divergence is less than 1mrad and operating temperature range is -10 degrees C to +40 degrees C.

The laser modules consist of a brass housing, laser diode, drive circuit and adjustable collimating or focusing lens. The lens may be adjusted to produce either a collimated beam or focused spot.

For applications requiring electrical isolation of the laser module housing, a hard anodised aluminium housing version of this compact laser module is available.

Photonic Products was established in 1995 and has offices in the UK, USA and Germany. It is an ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturer of electro-optical sub-assemblies and innovative optoelectronic components based on semiconductor laser diode technology and also a specialist distributor of high performance industrial laser diodes, LEDs and precision optical lenses. It is a Queen’s Award for International Enterprise winner.

Download specifications
http://www.photonic-products.com/products/laser_diode_modules/compact_laser_modules.html

Photonic Products Ltd, UK
tel: +44 (0) 1279 717170

Photonic Products Germany
tel : +49 (0) 8142 / 669 8364

Photonic Products USA
tel : +1 714-841-1960

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 01:18 AM | Comments (0)

Tungsten Grinder Improves Welding

The Piranha III Tungsten Grinder allows operators to longitudinally grind, cut, and flat tungsten on high quality diamond wheels. This method, recommended by most welding experts, will dramatically improve most aspects of weld applications including arc starting, arc stability and electrode life.

(PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- The Piranha III Tungsten Grinder allows operators to longitudinally grind, cut, and flat tungsten on high quality diamond wheels. This method, recommended by most welding experts, will dramatically improve most aspects of weld applications including arc starting, arc stability and electrode life.

Manufactured in the USA, the Piranha III features a heavy duty design unmatched in the industry and an enclosed grinding area to protect the operator from hazardous dust, sparks, and abrasions while enabling dust collection and disposal.

The Piranha III is perfect for nearly all welding applications and accommodates 040" through 3/16" tungsten at angles from 10 to 60 degrees.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.

For more information, contact:
Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
Website: www.diamondground.com

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Tablet Authority Announces Best Deals Anywhere on the Motion Computing LE1600 and the LS800 Tablet PCs, with Prices Starting at $1,666

Tablet Authority, the online Tablet PC reseller, is heating up the competition in the Tablet PC market with exclusive offers on selected models of Motion Computing Tablet PCs.

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) (PRWEB) November 5, 2005 -- Tablet Authority, the online Tablet PC reseller, is heating up the competition in the Tablet PC market with exclusive offers on selected models of Motion Computing Tablet PCs.

Until November 30, 2005, Tablet Authority is offering a specially configured LE1600 1.5GH Intel Centrino model with 256MB of additional RAM for $1,945, a savings of $333 off retail.

Motion Computing LE1600

- 1.5GH Intel Centrino (the fastest LE1600 unit)
- 768MB RAM Total (256MB added to standard configuration)
- 30GB Hard Drive
- Retail price with extra RAM: $2,278
- Tablet Authority Price: $1,945
- Total Savings: $333

The LS800 1.2GH Intel Centrino model is just $1,666. That's a savings of $233 of the retail price.

Motion Computing LS800

- 1.2GH Intel Centrino
- 256MB Total RAM
- 20GB Hard Drive
- Retail price: $1,899
- Tablet Authority Price: $1,666
- Total Savings: $233

Complete product specifications are available at the Tablet Authority website, http://www.tabletauthorityinc.com.

Steven Harper, director of sales, said, "With our high sales volume, we can price very aggressively to offer our customers the best deals on the Internet. Even better, we are including additional RAM in the LE1600 to power all the great new software available for Tablet PC's. Our clients love that."

In addition to the current sale, Tablet Authority offers quantity discounts to high volume purchasers. Sales prices on the Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 are good through November 30, 2005.

About Tablet Authority Inc.

Tablet Authority is an authorized provider and leading supplier of Motion Computing Tablet PCs, the most advanced tablet PC on the market. Tablet Authority provides a complete vertical market solution that includes everything from custom configuration of Motion Computing Tablet PCs to knowledgeable customer support. The Tablet Authority website includes an extensive knowledge base to assist Motion Computing users. All custom solutions from Tablet Authority come fully tested and ready to use.

Motion Computing, Motion, View Anywhere and Speak Anywhere are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motion Computing, Inc, in the United States and other countries.

For more information about Tablet Authority, visit http://www.tabletauthorityinc.com

Press Contact: Brad Wilhelmsen
Company Name: bNet Software
Phone: 310-257-2555
Website: http://www.bnetsoftware.com

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Chemical Company Reduces Hazardous Waste On Resin Production Line

Learn how a chemical company reduced hazardous waste on their resin production line by using a unique industrial filter.

(PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- Resin and Polymer manufacturing demands tremendous finished product quality and consistency. Even slight impurities can cause significant problems later in the manufacturing process, not to mention the risks associated with the hazardous waste.

The plant manager at a U.S. chemical company--which produced resins for the construction industry--wanted to make improvements in their resin production line filtering systems to reduce their hazardous waste. Using filtration effectively means a finished product with consistent properties, which is free from contaminants and offers homogenous composition.

Filtration process:
There were three separate filtering applications on the line: pre-pump straining, intermediate filtering, and finished product filtering. And, each filtering system generated a host of housekeeping, waste disposal and productivity issues.

A standard pump strainer installed between a process vessel and pump was being used to screen out large diameter particles before product entered the pump.

Cleaning the strainer was a messy job, and the cleaning process sometimes allowed large particulate to bypass the strainer and cause pump failure.

Further down the line, a cartridge filter screened out small particulate after a process tank discharge pump. Changing the fiber-mesh filter cartridges required halting production, and the used cartridges generated environmental and disposal costs.

Finished product filtering was handled by a dual housing bag filter that used two 300-micron, nylon bags. In addition to the hazardous waste generated when the bag filters were changed, product was being wasted when the product-gorged filter bags were removed.

The plant manager consulted with Ronningen-Petter about upgrading the facilities filtering processes. He was interested in the capability of the company’s DCF Self-Cleaning (Mechanically Cleaned) filter, and was especially attracted by the prospect of eliminating the messy housekeeping and disposal problems that the current pump strainer, cartridge filter, and dual bag filters generated.

Solution:
The standard pump strainer was replaced with a Ronningen-Petter DCF-1600 filter. The cleaning cycle on DCF is automatically initiated when the differential pressure within the system reaches a predetermined point.

Now, with DCF in place, filtering is continuous and the pump is protected from the large particulate that previously threatened pump performance.

To eliminate the hazardous waste problems associated with disposal, the intermediate cartridge filter was replaced with a DCF-1600 equipped with the twin actuator option.

Resins are a unique filtering challenge and the twin actuators were designed for sticky, quick-drying liquids. With its robust dual drive mechanism, DCF with Twin Actuator option performs the difficult resin-filtering task flawlessly.

The standard Ronningen-Petter DCF Mechanically-Cleaned filter performs its self-cleaning action using a single pneumatic actuator to drive a patented cleaning disc up and down the filtering screen, scraping debris from the screen.

Collected debris is then automatically purged from the collection chamber at the bottom of the filter, without halting production.

The Ronningen-Petter DCF with Twin option performs the same function as the standard DCF but uses two actuators in place of one. This enables the unit to filter tough applications like viscous and/or sticky liquids, high shear materials, sugar-based liquids and quick-drying paints.

Resins are no problem for the DCF with Twin Actuator option.

Finished product filtering was also upgraded by installing a Ronningen-Petter
DCF-1600 in place of the bag filters for final cleaning before product is loaded
into tankers for shipment.

Results:
The upgrades made by installing Ronningen-Petter DCF Mechanically-Cleaned filters at pre-pump, intermediate and finished product filtering stages have provided tremendous improvements in overall resin processing productivity,
filtering quality, waste reduction and maintenance.

By automating the pre-pump filter cleaning process, filter screen cleaning is performed on demand, rather than when product flow becomes severely restricted.

In addition, DCF performs its cleaning cycle without halting production or leaving the pump exposed to contaminants. At the resin filtering or intermediate stage, DCF eliminated the hazardous waste challenges and messy filter changes required by cartridge filters.

DCF installed for finished product filtering eliminated many housekeeping issues. Contaminated bag filters are no longer being transported down the loading platform, because the DCF Mechanically-Cleaned filter drains at ground level.

The mess, time and cost of removing, transporting and disposing of the bag filters is gone forever. DCF has also provided the ability to reuse filter purges
in lower grade product, thereby reducing product loss and increasing product output.

Conclusion:
The success of the Ronningen-Petter DCF Mechanically-Cleaned filter with Twin Actuator option in resin filtering has prompted the plant manager to specify the filter for all new filter installations at the plant.

Because of the proven performance of DCF at this site, three other company facilities have installed DCF 1600 filters for finished product filtering.

Application details:
Filter model: Ronningen-Petter DCF-1600 with Twin Actuator Option
Type of liquid: Resins used in the construction industry
Application: Intermediate filtering of resins
Temperature: 100° F (38° C)
Flow Rate: 90 gpm (20.4 m3/h)
Viscosity: 500-3500 cps (500-3500 cPo)
Particle size and Loading: Small particles and light loading.

--by Ask Filter Man

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp

If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp

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Power Technology to Meet with Taiwan Companies to Discuss Joint Renewable Energy Project

Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) CEO Bernard J. Walter announced today that following a recent positive evaluation of the Company’s proprietary battery technology, Power Technology has been invited to Taiwan to explore a joint venture to manufacture and sell Power Technology batteries.

HOUSTON, TEXAS (PRWEB) November 5, 2005 -- Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) CEO Bernard J. Walter announced today that following a recent positive evaluation of the Company’s proprietary battery technology, Power Technology has been invited to Taiwan to explore a joint venture to manufacture and sell Power Technology batteries. Mr. Walter stated “These meetings have been arranged for next week in Taiwan only after the Company’s technology was positively evaluated. We are looking forward to exploring a joint project to bring this important technology to the market.”

About Power Technology: Power Technology, Inc. is a Research and Development Company engaged in activities regarding alternative battery technology using patented, ultra light materials with up to 50% less weight and significantly less lead content than conventional batteries. The Company is in the early stages of commercializing its battery technology, and has designed equipment and systems to manufacture its patent pending batteries.

Please visit our website at www.PWTCBATTERY.com for more information or call the company directly at 713-621-4310.

All forward-looking statements are, by necessity, only estimates of future results and actual results achieved by Power Technology, Inc. (PWTC) may differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. PWTC assumes no obligations to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such statements. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

SOURCE: Power Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Power Technology, Inc.
Bernard J. Walter, CEO
713-621-4310

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November 04, 2005

Border Construction Specialties Selects Iteration2 and Microsoft Axapta as Their Integrated Enterprise Solution

Leading concrete and masonry supplier selects Microsoft Axapta over heavy SAP competition.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2005 -- Iteration2 (www.iteration2.com), the fastest growing Microsoft (MBS) Axapta Gold Certified Partner and 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year, announced today that Border Construction Specialties, has chosen Microsoft Axapta as their Enterprise Software Platform and Iteration2 as their implementation partner, beating out intense competition by SAP.

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Border Construction Specialties has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of concrete, masonry, and rebar products to Southwest contractors. The company, which is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has been building contractor trust for 50 years, by providing thousands of quality products to builder contractors from San Diego to Las Vegas and Arizona (www.bordercorp.com).

“Our business has experienced tremendous growth and we had outgrown our software technology. We needed an enterprise solution which provided all the functionality we require to run our business, but it also needed to be to be flexible, easy to use, and provide a smooth integration with our existing Microsoft technology infrastructure and future software modules as our business continues to grow, “ said Bill Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer at Border. “There are a lot of quality software products out there...but we needed more than a product, we needed a solution…and that is what the team at Iteration2 provided us with Microsoft Axapta as the ERP platform. Iteration2’s commitment to our business, the deep technical knowledge of their implementation team, and their superior accomplishments and customer satisfaction track record gave us the confidence that we had found the right solution and right implementation partner.” Bill said with confidence.

“Border Construction Specialties will certainly be a prominent client for us,” said Greg Carter, Vice President of Iteration2. “We beat out some strong competitors, like SAP, and ultimately earned their business with superior commitment, methodologies, and technology from Microsoft. We are thrilled to have them as one of our premier clients in the Southwest.” Greg added.

“Our partners help deliver solutions that integrate software, skills, services and support to improve the overall experience of customers like Border Construction Specialties,” said Sherry Willman, Desert Mountain area general manager for Microsoft’s Small to Midmarket Solutions and Partners Group. “Iteration2 has significant expertise in implementing Microsoft Axapta within the industry, which should serve the customer well as they move forward with the solution.”

About Iteration2
Iteration2 is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and provides its clients with a superior enterprise software implementation experience at an attractive price. This combined with Microsoft integrated technology stack and unsurpassed financial strength provides a platform for today and tomorrow. Iteration2 is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a leading provider of Microsoft Axapta, and recently announced the 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year.

Iteration2’s vertical industry expertise, software industry domain expertise, and exceptional technical skills with Microsoft technologies provide their clients with clear strategic business advantage. Iteration2 is based in Irvine, CA and has sales offices in strategic locations throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s website at www.iteration2.com.

For more information:
Greg Sad,
Marketing Director
Iteration2
(949) 789-1020

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Trade In Your Old Tungsten Grinder For A New DGP Grinder

Diamond Ground Products, “The Tungsten Electrode Experts” has been the industry leader in tungsten preparation and tungsten electrode grinding since 1990. Now, for a limited time, we will allow you to trade-in your current tungsten grinder from any of our competition toward the purchase of any DGP Model Tungsten grinder.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2005 -- Diamond Ground Products, “The Tungsten Electrode Experts” has been the industry leader in tungsten preparation and tungsten electrode grinding since 1990. Now, for a limited time, we will allow you to trade-in your current tungsten grinder from any of our competition toward the purchase of any DGP Model Tungsten grinder.

Here’s your chance to purchase the grinder you probably wish you had purchased in the first place. Whether a member of our Piranha series of grinders, or our industrial quality DGP models, we will take your trade-in toward the purchase of the most reliable and capable tungsten grinders on the market.

Contact DGP today at 805-498-3837 for a quote on your trade-in!

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.

For more information, contact:
Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
Website: www.diamondground.com

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Improved Welding With Piranha Tungsten Grinder

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2005 -- The Piranha III Tungsten Grinder allows operators to longitudinally grind, cut, and flat tungsten on high quality diamond wheels. This method, recommended by most welding experts, will dramatically improve most aspects of weld applications including arc starting, arc stability and electrode life.

Manufactured in the USA, the Piranha III features a heavy duty design unmatched in the industry and an enclosed grinding area to protect the operator from hazardous dust, sparks, and abrasions while enabling dust collection and disposal.

The Piranha III is perfect for nearly all welding applications and accommodates 040" through 3/16" tungsten at angles from 10 to 60 degrees.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.

For more information, contact:
Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
Website: www.diamondground.com

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November 03, 2005

Improved Produce Freshness and Shelf Life Now Available Through Chlorine Dioxide Distribution Deal

Selective Micro Technologies signs exclusive Southeast distribution deal with Highland Corporation for Selectrocide™ – a new generation of chlorine dioxide products for the food processing industry.

Beverly, MA & Mulberry, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 3, 2005 -- Food processors across the Southeast can improve the quality and extend the shelf life of certain fruits and vegetables because of a distribution deal announced today between Selective Micro Technologies and Highland Corporation.

Under terms of the agreement, Highland Corporation will distribute Selectrocide™ chlorine dioxide products, which enable food processors and handlers to extend shelf life of fruits and vegetables by reducing spoilage microorganisms on raw agricultural commodities (RACS) in food processing facilities.

Chlorine dioxide is one of the most effective inhibitors of spoilage microorganisms, yeast and mold, all of which cause fruits and vegetables to decay. Because of its selectivity as an oxidizer and its efficacy at low concentrations, Selectrocide chlorine dioxide prevents decay for a longer period than do many other biocides.

“Our trial programs have shown significant benefit on a variety of fruits and vegetables,” said Johnny Harden, Chief Operating Officer of Highland Fresh Technologies. Harden added, “Chlorine dioxide is the most unique biocide in the world, and we look forward to helping growers work the Selectrocide line of products into all phases of post-harvest processing.”

“Highland has the potential to save thousands of customers millions of dollars by increasing the shelf life of fresh produce,” said Richard Hamilton, chief food scientist, Selective Micro Technologies.

Background Information on Chlorine Dioxide and Selectrocide™
Chlorine dioxide is effective at low concentrations across a wide range of pH (roughly 4 to 10), and, because it is a gas in its natural state, dissipates upon exposure to sunlight. As a consequence, it is known widely as one of the most effective inhibitors of algae, yeast, mold, and fungi. However, because transporting the gas is generally prohibited in all but frozen forms, pure chlorine dioxide has heretofore been limited to use in large concerns that employ chemical generators, such as pulp mills (controlling slime) and municipal water systems (water purification applications). For antimicrobial applications, pure chlorine dioxide has been unavailable to organizations without chemical generators. With Selectrocide, the advantages of nearly pure chlorine dioxide (which differs markedly from the “stabilized” solutions and acidified sodium chlorite solutions on the market) are available for the first time.

Just add water—and wait. Now, Selectrocide™ brings the power of nearly pure (greater than 99%) chlorine dioxide solutions to point-of-use applications. Selectrocide™ produces chlorine dioxide simply by submersing the product in water. The resulting chlorine dioxide solution can be used to inhibit or kill a broad range of microbes, yeasts, molds, fungi and algae using spraying, washing or “dip” cleaning methods. Selectrocide™ makes it possible–for the first time–to generate specific concentrations of chlorine dioxide at the point of use, at neutral pH and with very low residuals, using only tap water.

The Selectrocide™ Family of Products—One-Stop Supplier for Processing Needs
In addition to produce shelf-life and freshness extensions for raw agricultural products in food processing facilities, Selectrocide™12G is registered with the US EPA as a disinfectant and sanitizer for applications against common public-health pathogens on hard, non-porous surfaces, and can improve hygiene throughout processing facilities when used as directed.

A separate line of Selective Micro’s products, Selectrocide™A-10 and A-15, are designed specifically for fresh-cut produce applications. Hamilton noted, “In field trials, Selectrocide reduced bacteria, yeast, and mold on fresh-cut fruit to low levels thereby maintaining taste and appearance and extending shelf life up to 14 days in some cases.”

All of Selective Micro’s products generate a 500-ppm solution that is diluted in turn to the application-specific concentration. To view the recommended dilutions and use concentrations, by application, please see the attached graph.

Summary of Selectrocide™ Benefits
• Extends shelf life and freshness of non-processed fruits and vegetables. Produce stays fresh longer.
• Reduces levels of pathogenic and other microorganisms on hard, non-porous food-contact (and non-food contact) surfaces, enhancing food safety programs throughout post-harvest operations. Pathogens and other organisms cannot build up resistance to Selectrocide™ because it kills harmful organisms by breaking down cell walls.
• Reduces spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms on processed, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables (Selectrocide™ A-10 and A-15 only)
• Easy to use and does not require HAZMAT or complicated equipment
• Can be made on-site in specific quantities and in concentrations desired. Only tap water is required to generate the chlorine dioxide.

About Selective Micro Technologies
Formed in 1999, Selective Micro Technologies is a private company based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Combining sophisticated science with innovative product design, Selective Micro has invented a proprietary delivery system that controls the rate and efficiency of gas-producing reactions. The competitive advantage of Selective Micro’s products is their ability to generate specific concentrations of greater than 99% pure chlorine dioxide at neutral pH for point-of-use operators, using only tap water, without capital equipment. The Company holds two US patents, and has several other patent applications pending in the US and abroad. Further information is available at www.selectivemicro.com or by calling 978-927-6610 X13.

About Highland Corporation
Formed in 1995, Highland Corporation is a leading supplier of thermoformed plastic clamshell containers, corrugated cardboard containers, and labels for the fruit and vegetable industry. Highland Corporation will distribute Selectrocide through its Highland Fresh Technologies product line, which specializes in food safety and the prevention of physiological disorders and decay through applied technology in produce handling and distribution operations.

Selective Micro and logos are registered trademarks of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. Selectrocide™ is a trademark of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. © 2005 Selective Micro Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

Media Contact:
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Aspire Communications
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New Endura Light™ LED-Based Fiber Illuminators From Opto Technology, Inc.

Opto Technology, Inc. has introduced their new Endura Light Series of LED-based fiber optic illuminators. These high performance fiber optic light sources incorporate solid state LED technology to couple light down solid core or stranded fiber optic cable, providing designers, architects and sign manufacturers with an extremely reliable, mechanically flexible alternative to neon, florescent, halogen and HID lighting.

Wheeling, IL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 3, 2005 -- Opto Technology, Inc. has introduced their new Endura Light Series of LED-based fiber optic illuminators. These high performance fiber optic light sources incorporate solid state LED technology to couple light down solid core or stranded fiber optic cable, providing designers, architects and sign manufacturers with an extremely reliable, mechanically flexible alternative to neon, florescent, halogen and HID lighting.

The Endura Light Series currently consist of two models; Endura Light 100 and Endura Light 700. The Endura Light 100 utilizes a single LED that provides uniform lighting for runs of up to 20 feet (6 meters) when illuminated from both ends of the fiber. It features a compact footprint and is available with 7mm (8mm O.D.) or 12mm (13.5mm O.D.) diameter fibers. The easy-to-install Endura Light 100 is 12-24V DC compatible and is rated for outdoor installations.

The Endura Light 700 has multiple LEDs for higher light output and optional DMX color control, accommodating 12mm (13.5mm O.D.) diameter fiber and offering uniform lighting for up to 80 feet (24 meters). The light engine measures 7.5” square and is 120-240V AC compatible. The Endura Light 700 is UL listed, CSA Certified and FCC part 15 Certified. The EL700 requires virtually no maintenance for 10 years.

Both Endura Light models have a 50,000+ hour life expectancy and come with a 3 year warranty. They are available in eight vivid color schemes and with the optional DMX controller you can create up to 16 million different colors. The Endura Light can provide energy savings of up to 90% when compared to conventional neon, florescent, halogen and HID lighting. They can be installed in any location (wet or dry) and require no air exchange. The fibers are highly flexible and resistant to water, snow, hail, shock, vibration or other rugged environments.

For customers looking for a standard industry package, Opto Technology also offers a single LED fiber illuminator in an MR-16 package.

For complete information on the new Endura Light line of LED fiber illuminators, contact Jim Lahey at Opto Technology, Inc., 160 E. Marquardt Drive, Wheeling, IL., 60090 Phone: 847-537-4277 ext. 253, Fax: 847-537-4785, or visit our web site at www.optotech.com.

About Opto Technology, Inc.
Opto Technology Inc. is an LED-based solutions provider specializing in the design and integration of high brightness LED sources with optics, thermal management and supporting electronics for high performance applications in the general lighting industry, architectural, entertainment, marine, aerospace, and medical marketplaces. Founded in 1973 and headquartered just outside of Chicago, Opto Technology’s core capability is providing LED expertise and innovative optic designs.

Media Contact:
Janet Killen
Adventive Marketing, Inc.
847-590-1110

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Duquesa Marketing Appoints National Media Booking Agent

Slate of interviews to highlight importance of small business development and entrepreneur-ship.

Fort Thomas, KY (PRWEB) November 3, 2005 -- Duquesa Marketing, Inc. announced today the engagement of electronic media booking agents Hot Guest, Las Vegas, NV, to co-ordinate a series of scheduled interviews for Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing. Mr. Ficke will be appearing on talk radio and business related television programs to promote the importance of small business development.

Duquesa Marketing is an international marketing, product development, licensing and funding firm devoted to assisting entrepreneurs, inventors and small business. The firm has over 30 years experience in all aspects of consumer product development, customized strategy creation, infomercial production, offshore manufacturing, public relations and sales and marketing programs. Past clients include a potpourri of multi-national Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals with commercially exciting ideas.

“I am passionate about aiding entrepreneurs,” says Mr. Ficke, “since Benjamin Franklin, America’s first great entrepreneur, the United States has provided the launch pad for opportunity. Every great business was a start-up at one time, Microsoft, General Electric, Ford.”

Mr. Ficke, a serial entrepreneur himself, is a frequently quoted media expert on business issues. In addition he has lectured at major universities on entrepreneurial topics and is a Senior Fellow at the Page Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Miami University, Oxford, OH.

“Our goal is to aid and encourage people with ideas, to remove the fear factor that confronts many first time entrepreneurs”, says Mr. Ficke. “Successful entrepreneurs are dreamers with a can do attitude. The word NO is not acceptable. The media interviews are meant to reach out and encourage as many people as possible to make their dream a reality.”

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The Connecticut SBIR Office Matches Rayvel With Holo-Touch

East Hartford, Connecticut (PRWEB) November 3, 2005 -- Deb Santy, Program Director of The Connecticut SBIR Office, (Small Business Innovation Research), has successfully matched Rayvel with Holotouch, two Connecticut companies involved in holographic technology. Rayvel has been chosen to produce the holographic images for HoloTouch touchless human-machine interface actuation and control systems.

Said Joe Ciaudelli, President of Rayvel Holographics, “Both Doug McPheters of HoloTouch and I are very grateful to Deb Santy for connecting us. HoloTouch was looking for a competent, reliable, business-minded supplier of custom holograms. Rayvel was looking for new opportunities to apply our holographic technology. This type of referral from Deb helps companies succeed faster. We are both young and hungry companies based in Connecticut. We look forward to contributing to the technical and economic fabric of our state.”

Said Deb Santy, “Our database is filled with outstanding Connecticut research and technology companies who have won SBIR awards from the government. When Doug McPheters came to me asking for a company I thought he could partner with, Rayvel immediately came to mind. Now they’re collaborating and will design and produce products that fill niches for key products in medical, automotive, banking, electronic, toy, leisure, military and other industries. It’s a “win win” for everyone – including Connecticut.”

HoloTouch’s holograph technology solves many problems posed by conventional, tactile keypads and keyboards, particularly those regularly subject to contaminants, customer abuse, dirt, moisture, temperature fluctuations and shock. It offers sterile, no-wear operation, security, and an easy-to-use interface.

The Connecticut SBIR Office was established in 2004, through the Office of Workforce Competitiveness. Its mission is to communicate the SBIR / STRR programs to small high tech Connecticut companies and to provide additional, free support services. These services include assistance in finding Phase III commercialization and strategic alliances like Rayvel/HoloTouch. The CT SBIR’s services are provided free of charge.

The CT SBIR Office is located at CCAT: 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 1002, East Hartford, CT 06108. To learn more about the SBIR program visit our website at: www.ctsbir.com, or call us at 860-282-4209.

The federal SBIR program awards over $2 Billion of federal funding for research annually in Phase I (up to $100K) and Phase II (up to $750K) grants. The program started in 1982 and involves funding from 11 federal agencies including DOD, NIH, Department of Homeland Security, and 8 others. The money is not a loan and does not have to be repaid.

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Federation Software Expands Operations Abroad

New United Kingdom Sales Office to Serve Regional PLM markets

DENVER (PRWEB) November 3, 2005 -- Federation Software, developers of solutions for the Federated Value Chain, today announced the expansion of sales and support operations in the United Kingdom. The new branch office of Federation Software will serve users of the companys Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems integration technology throughout North-Western Europe.

“Our solutions apply to businesses internationally. Given the global nature of the PLM evolution, we felt that a substantial presence in the UK was the necessary next step for the organization,” commented Kirk Hanes, CEO of Federation Software. “The expansion will allow us to provide outstanding service to clients abroad, as well as to capitalize on the new opportunities emerging in the market.”

Federation Softwares expansion overseas culminates more than 5 years of domestic success of the firms Value Chain Suite of software. “We help manufacturers federate the value chain by providing common-sense and much-needed software solutions that link heterogeneous PLM systems,” said Hanes.

The increasing demand for the suite of software has led to the opening of satellite sales offices throughout the United States and Europe in recent years, managed by Federation Software's headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The London office will consolidate the sales responsibilities for foriegn markets. The European base of operations marks the advent of Federation Software as a global entity.

To find out more, visit: www.federationsoftware.com or call: 1-888-799-8900

About Federation Software

Federation Software designs, builds and delivers software solutions that federate data across the entire product development and manufacturing value chain. With Federation Software, manufacturers can dramatically increase productivity throughout their supply chain by being ale to seamlessly and persistently share up-to-the-minute product data in an automated, controlled, and secure fashion to other enterprises systems, regardless of location and systems in place.

The Federated Value Chain Suite of software solutions supports federated data exchange between major PLM systems including PTC, MatrixOne and UGS Teamcenter. Federations solutions have provided high value data federation for critical projects at Boeing, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Honeywell, US Army and Northrop Grumman.

Federation Software was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Denver, CO, with sales offices throughout the United States and Europe. For more information visit: www.federationsoftware.com.

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DataHub Scripting Puts Live Data into ODBC Databases

Any ODBC-compliant database can now track live financial or process data with up-to-the-millisecond accuracy.

Georgetown, ON (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- Cogent Real-Time Systems, providers of real-time connectivity software, announced today ODBC support for their Cascade DataHub, providing a direct link from live data feeds or the factory floor to any ODBC-compliant database anywhere on a corporate network.

"There's no need to be working with stale data anymore," said Mr. Andrew Thomas, president of Cogent. "Today's successful executive gets his information and makes decisions on what's happening right now--not 10 minutes or an hour ago--especially in the financial trading and manufacturing sectors."

While some aspects of a business might not need this kind of immediate data update, more and more companies are realizing its value. For financial companies it's obvious, with applications like automated trading, straight-through processing and trading group coordination. In industry, designers of manufacturing execution systems (MES) have been wishfully eyeing process data for years, but haven't been able to get it into their ODBC databases without a lot of effort. There were connectivity problems, sluggish performance, and proprietary software protocols to deal with.

The Cascade DataHub with built-in ODBC scripting solves those issues. It can pick up data from any machine on the factory floor using OPC or DDE, and feed it directly into an ODBC database as fast as the database can handle it. This same data can also be used to generate live reports and custom dashboards, or be fed into other applications.

"What we are looking at here," said Mr. Thomas, "is a freer flow of information. Our customers know from their own experience that they move their business forward most quickly when they have the best, the most up-to-date information."

The Cascade DataHub lets users share real-time data among any number of applications using standard protocols and an easy-to-implement, scalable technology. With ODBC connectivity, the Cascade DataHub now brings that data into the heart of the enterprise.

About Cogent Real-Time Systems
Founded in 1995, Cogent Real-Time Systems is a leading developer of middleware solutions that connect sources and consumers of live data. Customers include the Bank of Canada, Cadbury Chocolate and the European Space Agency. Cogent leverages its experience in developing real-time systems to create data transport models for time-sensitive applications.

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PetroChina Adopts ESS' Environmental, Crisis Management Software

Implementation of Essential Suite™ represents a landmark for compliance and risk reduction in the People’s Republic of China.

TEMPE, Ariz. (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- PetroChina Company Limited (NYSE: PTR), the largest oil and gas producer in the People’s Republic of China, has awarded a contract to ESS, the leading Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management company, for the first enterprise-wide compliance and crisis software implementation of its kind in the country, officials from both organizations announced today.

Under the agreement, Essential Suite™, the fully integrated, browser-based solution by ESS, will be used in 41 regional branches – each with between two and 10 factories – throughout China. The pilot phase of the implementation will be conducted at Dagang oilfield and the Dushanz petrochemical unit, said Wang Guangjun, Vice General Manager of the QHSE department at PetroChina.

“Our goal is to implement an EH&S information system that satisfies the business requirements of our environmental professionals and is consistent with the IT Master Plan of PetroChina,” said Mr. Wang. “Essential Suite will be used to build an effective EH&S system that is easy to implement and maintain – a system that we can leverage to improve management skills and decision making in our EH&S business.”

Robert Johnson, CEO of ESS, said, “PetroChina’s use of enterprise EH&S and Crisis Management software represents a major breakthrough in environmental compliance and operational risk management in China. With this enterprise-wide implementation of Essential Suite, PetroChina assumes the leadership role there for corporate social, environmental and financial responsibility in areas including greenhouse gas reduction programs, improved worker safety, enhanced emergency management and pollution prevention.”

A very comprehensive selection of Essential Suite modules have been chosen for the implementation. Included are Essential Compliance Manager™, Essential Task Manager™, Essential Air™, Essential Water™, Essential Waste™, Essential FEMS™ and Essential Incident Master™. ESS is collaborating with IBM Global Services and Chinese partner Tsinghua Solutions on the project.

About ESS
ESS is the leading provider of Operational Risk Management software and services for Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management. The company has provided more than 35,000 Compliance Suite™ and Essential Suite™ software licenses to businesses, government agencies and other organizations worldwide. For information, visit www.ess-home.com.

About PetroChina
PetroChina is one of the largest companies in the People’s Republic of China. Established as a joint stock company with limited liabilities under the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China in 1999 as part of the restructuring of state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation, PetroChina is engaged in a broad range of activities relating to its exploration, production, refining, marketing, and chemical and natural gas businesses. For more information, visit www.petrochina.com.cn.

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QSI Touch Screen Terminal Improves Temperature and Compressor Control for American Red Cross Blood and Plasma Storage Rooms

QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, was selected by Pro Refrigeration Inc., developers of chilling systems, to provide the graphic human machine interface (HMI) on an advanced microprocessor driven refrigeration controller. This technology was recently implemented at the newest American Red Cross facility to improve temperature and compressor control for their blood and plasma storage rooms. This new state-of-the-art facility in Pomona, California, is the largest blood bank in the United States.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, was selected by Pro Refrigeration Inc., developers of chilling systems, to provide the graphic human machine interface (HMI) on an advanced microprocessor driven refrigeration controller. This technology was recently implemented at the newest American Red Cross facility to improve temperature and compressor control for their blood and plasma storage rooms. This new state-of-the-art facility in Pomona, California, is the largest blood bank in the United States.

After only operating a year, the Red Cross realized their existing control system was not adequate for controlling the temperature of their blood and plasma storage rooms. With blood and plasma worth millions of dollars stored in each room, variance in room or product temperature is not acceptable. Strict quality standards require little or no temperature fluctuation of the blood and plasma, at a holding temperature of -32 °C.

The project involved the installation of Pro Refrigeration’s CR110 Controllers onto existing Red Cross condensing units, with QSI Corporation’s QTERM-G70 touch screen operator interface mounted outside the storage room, as the user interface for storage room control. The QTERM-G70 operator interface was easily customized for this application. The results included much better storage room temperature control, more effective defrost cycles, improved data logging ability and overall improved system control.

QSI’s QTERM-G70 is a rugged, Ethernet-enabled graphic human-machine terminal using a touch screen to interface with the user. This rugged terminal features a robust list of industrial-grade hardware features and options including a 320x240 lighted graphic LCD display (color or grayscale); 100Base-T Ethernet with TCP/IP support; touch screen with optional PS/2 keyboard connection; and a EIA-232, -422 or -485 serial interface. The QTERM-G70 graphic terminal is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments and is NEMA-4 rated and CE certified.

The QTERM-G70 uses an object-based graphic terminal programming language called Qlarity™ (pronounced Clarity). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit existing objects or author your own objects, provides flexibility to the novice and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry™, a PC-based design tool, provides a Windows® environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and downloading to the QTERM-G70 terminal.

“We are pleased to have worked with Pro Refrigeration on such an important project for the American Red Cross," said Jim Elwell, President of QSI. "It is rewarding to know QSI’s products are a part of a solution to properly store precious blood and plasma used in hospitals to save lives."

"We are honored to have worked on this challenging and successful project with American Red Cross,” said John Butorac, Controls Specialist for Pro Refrigeration, Inc. “With the QTERM-G70 and the CR110, we were able to successfully eliminate many components of the existing system, while delivering a completely redundant control system.”

To learn more about Pro Refrigeration’s refrigerated product line, visit http://prochiller.com.

To learn more about the American Red Cross, visit http://www.redcross.org.

To learn more about QSI’s QTERM-G70, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/qterm-g70.html. Graphic images of the QTERM-G70 can be downloaded from http://images.qsicorp.com. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.

About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI’s human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770.

About Pro Refrigeration, Inc.
Pro Refrigeration, Inc., based in Auburn, Washington, is a leader in developing refrigeration and control systems for a number of markets including microbrewery, winery, food processing, and many others. For more information, contact Pro Refrigeration, Inc. at 253-735-9466 or visit http://www.prochiller.com/.

About The American Red Cross
The American National Red Cross is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement offering neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. For more information, contact the American Red Cross at 202-303-4498, or visit http://www.redcross.org.

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Helping Companies with ERP Software Selections Using Unbiased Expertise and Leading Edge Technology

M&M Business Solutions, a Meaden & Moore Company, and Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) launch an alliance to help companies select the right software application by using leading-edge technology to provide unbiased, experienced consultation for ERP software selection projects.

Cleveland (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- M&M Business Solutions, a Meaden & Moore company (www.meadenmoore.com), a leading, regional consultancy, and Technology Evaluation Centers, Inc. (TEC) (www.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), the first web-native technology research enterprise, have formed an alliance that will provide analyst-vetted software selection assessments to customers seeking IT and ERP functional and technical expertise.

TEC’s Certified Professional Services Providers program creates opportunities for TEC to team up with IT professional services providers to deliver superior software package selections and strategic IT assessments far more efficiently and effectively than by traditional means.

M&M Business Solutions is an inaugural member of TEC's Certified Professional Services Provider program. Based in Cleveland, M&M Business Solutions joins this program to enhance its comprehensive service offerings and create value for its clients by offering a broad range of expertise in ERP and technology selection and implementation.

Consultancies such as M&M Business Solutions will utilize TEC's knowledge base of detailed current data about hundreds of software products and vendors and its "break-away" eBestMatch decision support tools to analyze vendor and product data. Such an approach will enable decision-makers to select software products that best fit their business and systems requirements and deliver maximum business value.

"We've witnessed firsthand the frustration and waste that occurs when companies try to adopt enterprise software that just doesn't meet their needs," said Lori Burt, director of M&M Business Solutions. "By combining our expertise in ERP systems with the software selection resources of TEC (www.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), we will be in a powerful position to help our clients prioritize their needs for enterprise software, then select a package from among more than 100 enterprise software solutions to identify the right fit."

Richard Dean, vice president, strategic initiatives at TEC, welcomes this alliance to provide better value for clients seeking help with software selection. “For many years, Meaden & Moore has been an innovator in delivering ERP software evaluation and selection projects for small and mid-market manufacturers in the Midwestern United States. We're very proud that they have elected to be a charter member of TEC's Certified Professional Services Provider network.”

About Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC)
Established in 1993, Technology Evaluation Centers, Inc. or TEC (www.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), is the first web-native technology research enterprise. TEC provides decision support solutions that enable stakeholders to objectively identify the software products that best fit their companies’ unique business and systems requirements, and contribute most effectively to superior business performance.

From ERP (http://ERP.TechnologyEvaluation.com/press), SCM, CRM, business intelligence, and outsourcing, to financial, health services, RFID and open source, TEC’s network of knowledge bases, with data vetted by APICS-certified analysts, continues to expand in keeping with the growing needs of the enterprise IT professional.

More than 400,000 global subscribers turn to TEC for research and analysis via its daily newsletter, and refer to its extensive archive of articles and white papers (www.tecwhitepapers.com).

About M&M Business Solutions, a Meaden & Moore company
Meaden & Moore (www.meadenmoore.com) is a multidisciplinary firm offering accounting and business consulting services with nearly a dozen offices from Chicago to New York to Florida. Headquartered in Cleveland, the firm’s geographic reach combined with its established, deep expertise in a broad range of services enables professionals to consistently fulfill the needs of a variety of organizations in a variety of industries.

M&M Business Solutions is a Meaden & Moore company committed to helping organizations select and implement the right technology solution to meet their needs for enterprise resource planning. With considerable experience in manufacturing, finance, sales and information technology, a team of objective, unbiased consultants reduce the timeline, minimize the internal costs and increase accuracy while providing important knowledge to those who ultimately will use the software.

Contact information:
Carol Hargenrader
Meaden & Moore
(216) 241-3272
www.meadenmoore.com

Lynne Brash
Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC)
Coordinator, Media Relations
www.TechnologyEvaluation.com
Tel.: (514) 954-3665, ext. 254
Fax: (514) 954-9739

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Iteration2 Supports Rapid Growth in Axapta ERP Practice by Hiring Supply Chain Veteran

ERP and supply chain professional Paul Thomas joins Iteration2 as senior manager.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- Iteration2, Microsoft Gold Certified partner and 2005 US MBS Outstanding Partner of the Year announced today that ERP and Supply Chain industry expert Paul Thomas has joined the company as Senior Manager for their Axapta practice. Paul comes to Iteration2 with over 17 years of solid experience in multiple industry sectors including: pharmaceutical/life sciences, distribution, food, manufacturing, and engineering services.

Before joining Iteration2, Paul spent over 3 years at IBM Business Consulting Service as a Project Manager in their Supply Chain/PeopleSoft practice. Prior to IBM, Paul spent over 5 years at Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting in their JD Edwards and Supply Chain practice, where he managed numerous software implementation and training efforts, and also led numerous enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives. Early in his career he worked over 7 years at Kerr Group, Inc as the JD Edwards Core Team Leader in charge of their corporate software implementation.

“I have worked with Paul for many years and I couldn’t be happier that he has joined our team” said Gary Peterson, Vice President at Iteration2. “His ERP, Supply Chain, and Management skills are extremely strong and will provide fast support to our rapidly growing Axapta practice. We are thrilled to be able to attract such a quality team member as Paul into Iteration2,” Peterson added.

In addition, Paul has extensive functional experience in all major financial processes, having spent over nine years in Finance and Cost Accounting management positions. He has a Master’s degree in Management from Pennsylvania State University, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

About Iteration2
Iteration2 is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and provides its clients with a superior enterprise software implementation experience at an attractive price. This combined with Microsoft integrated technology stack and unsurpassed financial strength provides a platform for today and tomorrow. Iteration2 is the 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, leading provider of Microsoft Axapta, Microsoft Solomon, and a member of the prestigious Microsoft Industry Builder initiative for their Field Service Automation solution.

Iteration2’s vertical industry expertise, software industry domain expertise, and exceptional technical skills with Microsoft technologies provide their clients with clear strategic business advantage. Iteration2 has sales offices in strategic locations throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s website at www.iteration2.com.

For more information:
Greg Sad,
Marketing Director
Iteration2
(949) 789-1020

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Mecmesin Introduces New Quality Testing Machines Designed Especially for Use on Production Floor

A new range of console-controlled compressive and tensile testing machines has been developed by Mecmesin - the specialist in designing and manufacturing force measurement equipment for quality control testing.

(PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- Mecmesin has introduced a new range of compact systems for quality control testing in manufacturing. MultiTest-x test frames assess quality of manufactured products, components and materials by measuring the ability of samples to sustain applied loads - in tension or compression.

The MultiTest-x has been designed especially for operation in production areas. It is a stand-alone system with an integral LCD control console making it ideal for use in environments which would not be suitable for PC-controlled systems. The system is lightweight yet rugged with a particularly small ‘footprint’.

Up to five test procedures can be created and stored with associated calculations and pass/fail criteria. Once programs have been developed they can be password-protected. Subsequent shop floor operation could then hardly be simpler – a matter of loading a sample, pressing the [Start] button and waiting for test results to be displayed.

When more sophisticated analyses are required, the software supports RS232 communication with external devices, e.g. PCs or dataloggers, enabling test procedures and results to be downloaded, archived and processed.

The system allows cyclic testing and features real-time compensation for deflection of the test frame, fixtures and loadcell – making it particularly suitable for spring testing and simple materials testing applications.

Single-column MultiTest-x systems are currently available with capacities of 1kN, 2.5kN and 5kN, but twin-column machines with substantially greater load capacities are planned for the future.

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Lean Six Sigma Consulting Firm Enters The Small Business Administration’s Business Development Program

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) certifies Bellwether Logistics Services, a Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Consultancy Firm with high growth potential, as a particpatant, in the 8 (A) Business Development Program.

(PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- The Small Business Administration's 8(A) Program was created in 1974 to help minority and other disadvantaged businesses to grow through a program of federal contracting preferences and set-asides. Through the program, eligible firms can be awarded federal government contracts on a sole-source or non-competitive basis. Contracts up to $5m for manufacturing and up to $3m for most other categories are available a non-competitive basis.

Bellwether, headquartered in Stockbridge, GA, with large & small business affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, is dedicated to providing effective lean six sigma and global supply chain solutions to Aerospace, Automotive Suppliers, Beverage, Call Centers, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Exporters, Food, Importers, Telecommunications, Transportation and Warehousing companies.

Bellwether Logistics Services was founded as Consult Quality, LLC in 2001. Bellwether expanded its service offerings to include lean six sigma and global supply chain consulting in October 2004. Bellwether Logistics Services, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Enterprise (SDVOB), and 8(A) enterprise is an international consulting firm which specializes in applying the six sigma methodology in challenging public and private sectors. Interested parties may view more bellwether logistics services details at the website, www.bellwether-services.com.

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Plugging the Memory Drain Caused by Employee Turnover is Critical to Securing a Company’s Success; Hiring Expert, Robert Cameron Examines the Issue and the Solutions

Robert Cameron reveals the problems caused by the loss of long term employees. He then discusses two easy steps that can be used to head off these problems and lessen the level of employee turnover.

(PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- It is a fairly common characteristic of employee turnover that it is long term employees who leave voluntarily. The impact of losing these valuable employees is that a critical piece of your business’ memory leaves with them.

The ex-employees have knowledge about procedures, where assets are stored, critical business data, and other information that no one else in the company might have. For example, the person who left may be the only one who knows where to find critical computer files you need.

A recent study revealed 80% of company’s digital data is generally inaccessible because it is stored as personal files on personal computers. That’s means businesses could lose up to 80% of its memory due to employee turnover, and that spells huge problems.

Although not all turnover you can be prevented, it is estimated that approximately 80% of employee turnover can be eliminated. Unwanted turnover is prevented two ways. First, hire people who are a good risk for long term employment and second, providing better leadership and management.

Often hiring managers assume that a capable person with proper training can perform any job well. This flawed assumption does not account for job matching of soft skills found in behavioral traits, personal interests and thinking styles. More often than not conflicts between job requirements and employees’ soft skills, often referred to as job fit, lead to poor performance and turnover.

To reduce turnover you should use professional assessments that match employees to the work they do. People with jobs that match their skills and preferences tend to stay in their jobs, perform efficiently, and solve problems, not create them. Assessments are easy to use and the best ones provide job matching information and information on the total person, plus interview questions. See www.racameron.com/assessments.htm

Now for the second half of this two part solution, effective leadership. Our research discloses that people do not quit companies; people quit people – generally their managers.

Unwanted turnover suggests that a manager’s performance may need evaluation and improvement. Too often we think the loss of a manager will hurt our organization when the truth is it may be the best solution to the turnover problem.

To keep your company from getting into these situations you need an effective tool to help you, and the people he/she works with, evaluate that manager. A 360 Feedback survey is based on leadership and management skills followed by a targeted program for management skill development. We recommend a 360 for every manager, not just the ones who are causing turnover. They are easy to implement and you get a complete picture as to how their subordinates, peers, superior, and themselves, perceive their performance.

In summary, cut the risk of losing valuable information because of employee turnover. Implement these simple steps to improve your selection process and develop your leaders. People who are in a job that fits them and receive good leadership will stay with you. With skilled labor supply shrinking this is a critical step.

For more information on this critical business issue and the employee assessments to handle it, contact Robert A. Cameron & Associates, Weston FL, a Strategic Business Partner of Profiles International. Mr. Cameron’s team works with employers to help them increase the effectiveness of their employee selection, hiring and development, and improve their company’s productivity and profitability. They can be reached at 954-385-8701 or visit their website at www.racameron.com

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Free CMMS Seminar Offered in Largo, Florida

A complimentary educational workshop and mobile CMMS Seminar will be held in Largo, FL on Wednesday December 14th. This workshop is designed to help educate organizations interested in successfully mobilizing their field maintenance systems.

LARGO, Fla. (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- Creating a mobile field maintenance solution has been called a daunting processes. Mobile technology company, DataSplice, doesn’t believe that needs to be the case. The Colorado based leader in CMMS/field service mobile integration software will be presenting a free educational workshop and mobile field maintenance seminar in Largo, FL on Wednesday December 14th, 2005. This workshop is designed to help educate organizations interested in mobilizing their CMMS and provide information about the aspects of a successful mobile project.

The event is hosted by Pinellas County (Florida) Utilities, where DataSplice successfully integrated a MAXIMO and a mobile solution using the DataSplice Integration Suite. This free event is an excellent opportunity to see DataSplice in detail and learn more about the benefits of adding mobile to your CMMS.

This is the perfect event if groups in your organization are evaluating or implementing a mobile solution. The workshop provides information on how to move forward and plan and successfully execute their projects. The format will be an open forum, so attendees can ask specific questions regarding their areas of interest.

Agenda topics include: The Keys to a Successful Mobile Solution; Mobile Devices: Handhelds, RFID and Bar Codes; and Configuration to Process: How to configure mobile to match your processes and work flow.

The seminar will also provide a Q&A session to answer your mobile CMMS integration concerns and questions. For more information, please contact Jeff Gibson at 800.377.1974 ext 1734, or visit their website at http://www.datasplice.com.

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Argus Analyzers Launches Innovative Suite of Powerful Hand-Held Battery Performance Analyzers

New technology by Argus Analyzers targets #1 cause of vehicle breakdowns.

Jamestown, RI (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 1, 2005 -- Argus Analyzers www.argusanalyzers.com announced today the launch of its AA series, a line of hand-held battery analyzers that delivers the most useful, comprehensive and affordable battery performance information now available to the automotive service and industrial battery service markets. The AA series includes four models starting at $99 which are now available and shipping in the US, Europe and Asia.

According to AAA, battery problems represent the single largest cause of vehicle downtime. With over 230 million private and commercial vehicles on the road in the US alone, the need for fast, accurate and economical battery diagnostics is essential in order to anticipate and avoid battery problems.

In the past, auto technicians have relied on dated technologies, including volt meters and “toaster-style” load testers, which can’t perform predictive diagnostics and pose certain safety problems. The electronic testers available until now offer limited technology which has not progressed for over ten years, making the analysis process cumbersome, time-consuming and expensive.

Argus Analyzers’ solution—the AA series--is a preventative measure. By making comprehensive battery health information quickly and easily accessible as well as cost effective, auto technicians can now anticipate battery failure - helping valued customers avoid unnecessary auto problems due to dead batteries.

“With the AA500, it’s now fast and convenient to proactively test the battery of every vehicle that comes into my shop, something I’ve never been able to do,” commented Bryan Bryer, owner of Central Garage. “In less than 15 seconds, I have enough information to tell my customer it’s time to replace the car’s battery rather than wait for the battery to fail leaving my customer stranded then forced to find a jumpstart or tow. Argus has come up with a battery testing tool that is affordable enough for me to put in every bay at my garage.”

Argus Analyzers’ hand-held line employs two patented new test technologies, Crank-CheckTM and High Frequency Impedance, which overcome the critical shortcomings of conventional battery analysis technology.

• Crank-Check analyzes the battery’s performance during an actual starting sequence, providing
real-time information about the starting capacity of the battery relative to the actual load.

• High Frequency Impedance (HFI) technology measures the internal resistance of the battery. It is similar to existing conductance test approaches, with a few important exceptions: the test can be performed while a battery is in use, eliminating the need to effectively take the battery offline to test. The Argus HFI test is faster, and not confused by interference from vehicle or charger systems. Additionally HFI is highly accurate over a large range of battery sizes from 30 CCA to over 2000 CCA.

"Argus' Crank-Check technology provides the most accurate assessment of a battery's cranking health,” Bryer continues. “There is just no other product out there that gets me this critical battery performance data. The HFI approach to determining battery capacity is the fastest and most accurate available. The technology is so robust we can test battery capacity without worrying about interference from either the vehicle or charger systems. This saves us time, money and eliminates annoying and costly misdiagnoses. The Argus battery testers provide the information our technicians need to truly understand how a battery is performing so they can make informed and proactive recommendations to their customers. This is a huge improvement over the limited pass/fail results offered by technology in the past."

Argus Analyzers’ hand-held line features four models including the AA 200, 300, 400, and 500--starting at $99--for applications ranging from cars, trucks, and boats, to industrial equipment, telecom equipment and electric vehicles.

About Argus Analyzers
Based in Jamestown, Rhode Island, Argus Analyzers www.argusanalyzers.com is composed of an innovative team of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing and marketing professionals with extensive experience in battery and power technology. In addition to hand-held battery diagnostic tools for the automotive service and industrial battery service markets, Argus Analyzers offers installed battery monitoring devices for telecom, industrial, automotive, R/V, and marine markets, as well as embedded battery analysis technology for OEM customers. The Argus line of hand-held analyzers is now available and shipping in North America, Europe and Asia.

Contacts:
Elise B. Hamann
EBH Media Relations
ph. 401-884-7976

Andrew Kallfelz
Argus Analyzers
ph. 401-398-2959

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Exchange Server Data Center a Global Leader in Application Hosting and Exchange Services

Small to mid-size businesses can cost-effectively manage their information systems with the exchange server provided by HostLabs, a premier exchange server hosting service that has become a global leader in hosting services for Windows applications and Exchange expertise.

(PRWEB) November 1, 2005 -- Small to mid-size businesses can cost-effectively manage their information systems with the exchange server provided by HostLabs, a premier exchange server hosting service that has become a global leader in hosting services for Windows applications and Exchange expertise. HostLabs has experienced unprecedented success as their business grows with their exchange server hosting service.

HostLabs attributes their growing success to the outstanding quality of their exchange server hosting service, which allows businesses to focus on their business while their IT needs are taken care of. Small-to-midsize businesses have found the exchange server hosting eliminates the need for expensive hardware and IT services. HostLabs provides these businesses with very low administration and maintenance costs.

“Our exchange server hosting service has been a great success because it is easy to use and we allow our clients the freedom to do their business,” said Brian Furphy, CEO of HostLabs. “Exchange Server and Outlook 2003 do not do what you need them to do right out of the box. HostLabs provides years of experience and expertise to get the performance you demand.”

The HostLabs exchange server hosting service includes global networking support, streamlined administration, nightly backups at the mailbox level, and archive solutions. HostLabs also provides live 24/7 technical support and wireless device support.

Visit www.ExchangeHostingSolution.com to:
• Sign up for exchange server hosting service
• Get answers to your questions with live chat
• Find more information on exchange server hosting service

About HostLabs
HostLabs is a premier exchange server hosting service that has become a global leader in hosting services for Windows applications and Exchange expertise. They have several years of experience designing, managing, and implementing Microsoft Exchange Server for hosting and their team consists of industry experts. They are located in San Diego, CA.

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Webcom, Inc. Enhances Quoting and Ordering Process at Motion Computing

New sales configuration tool helps Motion Computing compress the quote-to-cash cycle and increase channel efficiency.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) November 1, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc., a leader in simplified quote-to-order enablement for the selling of complex products and services, is pleased to announce that Motion Computing® has deployed the Webcom WebSource CPQ solution to simplify its quote-to-cash process. Motion is a leader in ultra-mobile computing and wireless communications. The company’s tablet PCs and related ultra-mobile products enable people to use computers in new ways and places.

Motion produces slate tablet PCs for industries including healthcare, and field sales and service. By applying human factors engineering and integrating the latest mobile-enabled technologies to adapt productivity products to the way people work, mobile professionals in these industries don't have to compromise their work styles to accommodate a machine. “With that sort of focus, Motion must fully equip our sales channels to respond to the needs of our customers,” said Rob Repass, CFO of Motion Computing. “WebSource CPQ was the best choice for us in expediting the quoting and ordering process for the sales channel and compressing the quote-to-cash cycle.”

WebSource CPQ is designed to help drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Requiring nothing more than a web browser, WebSource CPQ addresses the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) needs of Motion Computing, allowing inside and outside sales representatives, channel partners and consumers to easily and skillfully configure, price, quote and order product. The sales configuration tool addresses key issues facing high tech companies currently such as the ability to personalize each customer’s experience and purchasing process.

The implementation process was supported by ePartners, the leading North American Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) consultancy. “We were impressed not only with the functionality of the solution, but the ability to integrate easily to the ERP system of record, in this case, Great Plains,” commented Steve Bender, engagement manager at ePartners.

“Motion Computing is a perfect example of how our solutions can be deployed to address the needs of the B2B and B2C environments,” said Aleks Ivanovic, Webcom CEO and founder. “Our recent success, coupled with findings by AMR Research that indicates improving channel operations software and processes has led to some companies increasing revenues by 5%, partner retention by as much as 25% and up to a 50% increase in new partner recruitment, shows the importance of our multi-level channel capabilities and the need to blend elements of both customer and partner relationship management best practices,” added Ivanovic.

“Webcom has seen increased demand from software and technology providers in need of a sales configuration tool for their own sales processes,” cited Robert Bois, senior research analyst with AMR Research, in an October 22, 2004 report titled “Quoting Complex Products Across Multiple Sales Channels -- A Sales Configuration Vendor Landscape”.

About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom’s products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-605-4500).

About Motion Computing
Motion Computing produces slate tablet PCs for mobile professionals in vertical industries including healthcare, field sales and service, government and education. Motion is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so individuals can use computing technology in new ways and places. Marketed through an experienced international reseller network and directly through its Web site, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company’s enhanced line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing security, power and versatility. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com

About ePartners, Inc.
After more than a decade of arming its customers with a competitive advantage, ePartners has established itself as one of the leading Microsoft Business Solutions consultancies in the world. From aligning their clients’ business and IT strategies; to improving business processes; and deploying and supporting solutions that accelerate business results, no other Microsoft Business Solutions partner offers more comprehensive information technology solutions and services than ePartners. Last year alone, more than 400 leading companies spanning 45 industries turned to ePartners for strategic business solutions and consulting services. ePartners is backed by Needham Capital Partners, Mobius Venture Capital, Texas Growth Fund, Austin Ventures, Liberty Mutual, Madrona Venture Group, Rustic Canyon Partners, Capital Resource Partners, and Charterhouse Group. For more information about ePartners, visit www.epartnersolutions.com or call 888-883-9797.

Media Contact:
Webcom, Inc.
Chris Lesar
(262) 617-8231
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New Reliability Roadmap e-Book Provides Strategies for Enterprise Asset Management

As companies become more aware of the competitive advantage of effective physical asset management, information technology strategy is considered a critical element

Fort Myers, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 31, 2005 -- Reliabilityweb.com, a web portal focused on industrial plant and facility maintenance and reliability announced the release of the first Reliability Roadmap e-Book titled “A Strategic View of Enterprise Asset Information Management”.

Terrence O’Hanlon, CMRP, Publisher states, “There are major shifts taking place both in the increased corporate awareness of the need for effective and efficient asset management and in the capabilities of enterprise asset management systems that are part of an integrated suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) that enterprises use to manage all company activities including finance, human resource and supply chain.

Previously, most enterprises found that specialized “best of breed” applications were a more logical choice to manage asset information because features, functionality and usability were generally superior. Most recently – the gap between integrated suite applications and best of breed is shrinking.

The intersections of these factors were the drivers that caused us to compile a report from several industry experts to examine these issues more carefully.”

Companies deploy investment capital in physical assets in order to generate a positive return for shareholders. Managing physical assets to ensure the best return for the entire life cycle requires instant and accurate information in format that can be valuable to maintenance, operations, accounting and management among others. To be competitive, companies will have to choose a strategy for managing this information.

Contributors included representatives of Oracle, Indus, SPL Worldwide and Ivara in addition to commentary and best practices benchmarking study written by Mr. O’Hanlon.

Printed copies of the Reliability Roadmap will be published for distribution at EAM-2006, The Enterprise Asset Management Summit, held on March 8-10, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A PDF version is available for immediate download at no cost can be found on the homepage at Reliabilityweb.com at www.reliabilityweb.com

About Reliabilityweb.com:

Reliabilityweb.com (www.reliabilityweb.com) includes a network of maintenance and reliability web sites serving over 55,000 maintenance and reliability professionals from around the world. The site serves as a resource for Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers and users of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Systems. Online tutorials, articles, case histories and news items are updated daily.

Contact: Terrence O'Hanlon
Reliabilityweb.com
PO Box 07070
Fort Myers FL 33919 USA
Tel: 888-575-1245 ext 111
Intl Tel: 305-735-3746
http://www.reliabilityweb.com

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Belden Expands Line of DataTuff® Industrial Ethernet Cables with Addition of 2- and 4-Pair Category 5e Cables

Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, announces that it has once again expanded its line of DataTuff® Category 5e and Category 6 Industrial Ethernet cables.

Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 31, 2005 -- Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, announces that it has once again expanded its line of DataTuff® Category 5e and Category 6 Industrial Ethernet cables. Two new Category 5e cables have been added to Belden's comprehensive selection of Industrial Ethernet cables, which includes DataTuff Cat 5e and Cat 6 twisted pair copper cables and TrayOptic® fiber optic cables.

Both of the new DataTuff copper cables feature Belden's patented Bonded-Pair technology which assures superior electrical performance before and after installation. Belden calls this after-installation performance capability Installable Performance®.

Belden's new Bonded-Pair DataTuff cables include:
• Belden 7932A - 2-pair, 24 AWG, unshielded, Category 5e Bonded-Pair cable is CMR FT4 rated, features solid bare copper conductors, polyolefin insulation, industrial grade sunlight- and oil-resistant PVC jacket (Black or Teal), and is EtherNet/IP* compliant.
• Belden 7934A - 4-pair, 24 AWG, unshielded, Enhanced Category 5e Bonded-Pair cable features solid bare copper conductors, polyolefin insulation, sunlight- and oil-resistant black polyethylene jacket, and is EtherNet/IP* compliant. The cable is waterblocked for burial applications.

All of Belden's Industrial Ethernet cables are expertly designed and engineered to provide superior performance and reliability. They are ruggedly constructed to withstand harsh industrial and environmental conditions – including sunlight, temperature variations, oil and gasoline, crushing and abrasion. As a result, the cables ensure optimum network performance and uptime and avoid transmission errors that can lead to unsafe conditions or interruption of critical industrial control functions.

For more information about Belden's DataTuff® and TrayOptic® Industrial Ethernet cables, contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP231. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.

About Belden CDT Electronics Division
Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of cable products for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. It also provides highly engineered products for both the aerospace and automotive markets. Belden CDT Electronics Division is headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, it has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands. A majority of Belden's manufacturing, engineering and support functions are registered to the International Organization for Standardization.

Belden CDT Inc., formed in July 2004 through the merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp., is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.

*EtherNet/IP is a trademark of ControlNet International, Ltd. under license by Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.

Company Contact:
Belden CDT Electronics Division
Frank Stone
1-800-BELDEN-4

Media Contact:
Adventive Marketing, Inc.
Janet Killen
847-590-1110

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RadioScape Helps Tyco Create Safety Broadcast System for Tunnels

RadioScape, the world leader in end-to-end Digital Radio solutions, has provided the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) expertise for a new DAB safety broadcast system for use in road tunnels called RadioScape TunnelAlert™.

(PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- RadioScape, the world leader in end-to-end Digital Radio solutions, has provided the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) expertise for a new DAB safety broadcast system for use in road tunnels called RadioScape TunnelAlert™.

When an incident occurs in a particular tunnel bore, the system is switched in with the effect of replacing the audio on all the DAB audio services being re-broadcast in that tunnel bore with a live emergency message, thus providing the occupants of the vehicles in the tunnel with appropriate instructions. Systems have been in existence to deliver this service on FM for some time but RadioScape is the first company to provide systems for DAB.

Prompted by the Mont Blanc disaster a few years ago, an EU mandate came into effect in May 2005 that long tunnels (over 500 metres) must have an emergency broadcast system that will automatically change the in-car entertainment system to the emergency channel. There are over 2000 tunnels in Europe that will require such a system.

RadioScape has partnered with Tyco Traffic & Transportation, a major systems integration company that specialises in providing radio rebroadcast systems, emergency radio systems and PA/EVAC systems for new and refurbished existing tunnels, to create TunnelAlert. RadioScape used its unique end-to-end systems knowledge of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) to create the DAB part of the system. The system provided by RadioScape monitors the specified on-air DAB multiplexes (received outside the tunnel and, in normal conditions, re-broadcast inside), dynamically updating the in-tunnel DAB multiplexer system to follow their configuration. This local multiplexer can then be switched in to replace the rebroadcast signal if an incident occurs, encoding the warning messages in real-time. In this way, all the DAB car radios in the tunnel switch seamlessly from the external service to the warning message.

“This was a very complex challenge,” explained Les Sabel, Vice President of Development at RadioScape. “We have patented the techniques used to effect the seamless and instantaneous transition of all the external DAB broadcasts to the emergency broadcast.”

David Giles, Business Group Manager for the Wireless Solutions Group at Tyco Traffic & Transportation, added, “The EU has recognised the growing importance of DAB in cars and therefore this is a key part of the specifications. Interrupting FM reception is straightforward and we already have systems that can do that part but DAB is more complex requiring the use of a multiplex so we brought in RadioScape. Their Software Defined Digital Radio approach enabled them to create, test and effect all the modifications to their standard equipment via software very quickly.”

The first tunnel to have TunnelAlert installed will be the Rotherhithe Tunnel in the UK, which is expected to go live early in the New Year.

About RadioScape
RadioScape® Ltd. is the world’s only developer of end-to-end digital audio broadcasting solutions giving RadioScape unmatched systems knowledge and enabling it to ensure that customers receive the highest levels of quality, robustness and reception at all stages. Its Digital Radio broadcast suite is used extensively throughout the world including the largest DAB installation to date -- the UK’s commercial DAB network.

Its innovative Software Defined Digital Radio™ approach has made it a leader in DAB and DMB technology with its DAB receiver modules being extensively used by many of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers. The company has announced that it is working on DRM capability that will result in true, multi-standard, digital radio receivers.

Founded in 1996, RadioScape's investors include Atlas Venture, Royal Bank Ventures, Scottish Equity Partners, JAFCO, Texas Instruments, Yasuda Enterprise Development, iGlobe Partners, Psion and NTL. RadioScape is headquartered in London, England with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.radioscape.com

RadioScape is a registered trademark of RadioScape Limited. All other trademarks are acknowledged.

For an image of RadioScape broadcast systems, please go to
http://www.radioscape.com/Resource_Library/Images/Broadcast/

For more information on RadioScape, please contact:
Caroline Skipworth
RadioScape Ltd
+44 20 7317 1996

Nigel Robson
Vortex PR
+44 1481 233080

About Tyco Traffic & Transportation
Part of the larger Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions group, it specialises in complete CCTV systems for traffic management for motorways, trunk roads and tunnels as well as for city centres, shopping centres and urban areas. In addition to designing and installing integrated systems including cabling and control room equipment, the company also provides full maintenance and service contracts with a nationwide capability on any basis including guaranteed call out times for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The company’s Wireless Solutions group provides innovative wireless systems for GSM enhancement, communications and radio re-broadcast for tunnels, underground rail network, airports, shopping centres, large buildings etc. The Specialist Communications group provides fully integrated systems for public address, DECT, intercom, paging, lone worker communications including locations aware systems, RFID systems etc.

For all reader enquiries contact:
Tyco Integrated Systems, Bridge House, Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge CB3 8TY.
Tel: 01954 784000, Fax 01954 784010
http://www.tycotraffic.com

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A New Area of Stroke Rehabilitation – Froomsplint® to Provide Independence for the Victim and Caregiver

Freedom to perform the most basic personal tasks is often lost for the partially paralyzed stroke victim or those with other neurological disorders. Now available is a splint that restores that independence, prevents clawhand and turns everyday tasks into extended therapy sessions.

(PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- In 2003 while providing care for his mother after she survived a major stroke, Keith Froom, third generation inventor with 20 years of experience in research, design and manufacturing, designed the anti-spasticity Froomsplint® out of frustration with available splints and stroke therapy technology. After having used the Froomsplint®, his mother has had remarkable recovery that includes restoration of movement in the previously paralyzed side, the ability to perform all tasks previously enjoyed and a return to full-time office administration (typing, using computers, etc.). Carol Froom regained her driving privileges and is creating beautiful hand crafted greeting cards in her spare time.

When neurological paralysis occurs, the muscles involved don’t work and quickly begin to atrophy, which causes a shortening of muscles and thereby the “clawing” one often sees on stroke survivors. The available splints, Keith discovered, were bent to accommodate that clawing rather than correct it. In fact, he discovered that 60-80% of the physical therapy sessions were spent massaging and stretching hand and arm muscles; hence, only 10 – 15 minutes were available for rehabilitation.

In addition, without use of one body side, his mother and other rehab patients he observed were unable to perform the simplest of tasks like wiping on the toilet, washing in the shower and getting dressed. It became obvious why so much of stroke recovery is overcoming depression. So Keith got busy.

The Froomsplint®
The Froomsplint® is machined out of high quality plastic and has straps that attach to the hand it is available in small, medium and large sizes. It is reversible for right or left hand in a rigid model or an adjustable thumb model. Most importantly, the Froomsplint® hand orthosis can be applied or removed easily by patients, therapists or caregivers, minimizing the need for expensive tape; it is available by special order in smaller sizes for children. . The Froomsplint also has patented accessories that attach to walkers, wheelchairs and restroom fixtures. Keith Froom has also patented a line of exercise devices for rehabilitation.

Benefits of the Froomsplint®
• Froomsplint is compact, comfortable and adjustable, easily used by the patient or caregiver. It expands weight-bearing rehabilitation from a supervised regimen to simple home-based therapy, creating a whole new area of stroke rehabilitation.
• Allows for an extended weight-bearing surface, which in turn facilitates motor recovery, and aids patients and caregivers in performing stretching, strengthening and stabilization exercises. .
• Helps maintain a weight-bearing surface for a recovering limb, so that dropping, holding and moving the upper body trunk, in relation to the distal limbs, is possible.

R.K. Froom & Co. Inc.
R.K. Froom & Co. Inc. was established in 2003 specifically to research and develop a line of medical equipment to aid the medical community in the home healthcare and rehabilitation field.

Businesses interested in manufacturing, licensing and distributing R.K. Froom & Co. Inc.’s integrated line of over fifteen stroke and rehabilitation devices for wheelchairs, walkers and home care are invited to contact us. The Froomsplint and its related devices were awarded patent # 6,949,077 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 27th, 2005.

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Pak TDM Delegation Visits Malaysian Varsities, Institutes

Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) plans to benefit from expertise of South East Asian nations like Malaysia in engineering sector while setting up country's first Tools, Dies and Moulds (TDM) centre in Karachi.

LAHORE, (PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) plans to benefit from the expertise of South East Asian nations like Malaysia and Singapore in the engineering sector while establishing country’s first Tools, Dies and Moulds (TDM) centre.

The centre being set up in Karachi at a cost of Rs 450 million will provide support to dies and moulds sector in the fields like rapid prototyping through the latest technologies like stereolithograpy, selective LASER Sintering and Rapid Tooling.

“Pakistan can also benefit from skill development activities of universities and institutes in Malaysia and Singapore that are engaged in producing skilled manpower in various industrial technologies ” said Chairman TUSDEC, Almas Hyder who returned home after a visit to the South East Asian countries, according to a press release issued here Saturday.

He accompanied the five-member TDM delegation in Singapore and Malaysia which is presently visiting Korea and Thailand on the third leg of its South East Asian visit.

TUSDEC Chairman said that the major institutions visited by TDM delegation included Kuala Lumpur University, Malaysia-France Institute and German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) and Nan Yang Poly School of Engineering (Singapore).

He said that these institutes were supporting Malaysian and Singaporean industries by producing highly skilled and competent technicians and technologists.

“We may follow Malaysian model at the Skill Development Centers (SDCs) being set up by TUSDEC,” he said.

TUSDEC chief hoped that the delegation led by Munir K. Bana, presently visiting South East Asia and Korea, would be able to benefit from the experience of these countries in the field of dies and moulds making.

“The development of the engineering sector will have salutary effect on both engineering sector and national economy,” he expressed optimism.

Besides the TDM project, TUSDEC is also engaged in the upgradation of Pakistan Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (PITAC), rehabilitation of Cement Research and Development Institute (CR&DI) and establishment of CAD/CAM centers.

Head Media and Public Relations
TUSDEC

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LambdaTek Launches New ComponentShop Online Store - Offering More Than 20,000 Products at Trade Prices

Following their successful computing activities LambdaTek has now launched the most comprehensive online shop for all your technology requirements, proposing extremely aggressive prices on over 2000 electronic hardware and software products items with the aim of providing a level of service comparable to high street stores.

(PRWEB) October 29, 2005 -- LambdaTek (http://www.lambda-tek.com) started in 2001 with the purpose of providing tools to the photonics industry for designing and optimizing photonic components and systems. Combining the expertise formed during years of university research in industrial mathematics with our knowledge of the optoelectronics industry, LambdaTek aims at providing innovative tools for the accurate design of photonics components, capable of solving tricky problems where other more established commercial tools turn out to be inappropriate. For example LambdaTek are co-developers of the reputable mode solver and propagation tool FIMMWAVE and FIMMPROP by Photon Design.

Adding to their software services, LambdaTek now also provides a range of state-of-the art PC's designed with the necessary computing power to run computationally and graphically intensive calculations. Following LambdaTek’s tradition of high quality of service and products, these machines are built with quality, stability and durability in mind. See http://computing.lambda-tek.com for these offerings.

Following their successful computing activities LambdaTek has now launched the most comprehensive online shop for all your technology requirements, proposing extremely aggressive prices on over 2000 electronic hardware and software products items with the aim of providing a level of service comparable to high street stores.
Check it out at http://componentshop.lambda-tek.com.

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Magnet4less.com Introduces MagnetWorks Incentive Program for North American Wholesale Partners

Starting October 2005, magnet4less.com introduced MagnetWorks incentive program designed to help drive increased profits and increased growth potential for our North American neodymium magnet wholesale partners.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- MagnetWorks incentive program is founded on the principles of mutual profitability, growth and commitment. The MagnetWorks incentive program architecture provides a solid foundation for a best-in class magnet business success for magnet4less.com's wholesale partners.

MagnetWorks incentive program will provide substantial benefits to magnet4less.com's wholesale partners and meet the highest product quality and service quality in the industry.

the new MagnetWorks Incentive Program will give magnet wholesale partners the opportunity to increase profitability, decrease marketing costs, and realize greater overall rewards in the MagnetWorks Incentive Program by focusing on selling high quality licensed neodymium magnet products from magnet4less.com.

Magnet4less.com is the online neodymium magnets distribution division of Applied Services Corporation (ASC). ASC is a recognized leader in distributing licensed high quality NdFeB magnets.

Found in 2002, ASC distributes only Japan patent licensed neodymium magnets that are manufactured in state-of-art ISO certified manufacturing facilities. We serve industrial, commercial and retail customers worldwide.

ASC stock wide selection of high quality licensed Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnets to meet our customer immediate needs.

ASC is committed to customers with lowest price,
highest product quality, engineering flexibility and outstanding customer service.

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