Press Releases by Category Industry, Real Estate & Construction
Monitor, Control & Automate in Measurement Technology with NextView 4 Script by …
Maisach/Munich/Germany. NV4SCRIPT, the extension for the data acquisition software NextView 4 by BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm), allows the individual realization of measuring tasks as well as the event-oriented automation and control of measurement and test processes.
For more than 20 years, the software NextView has made its mark in the field of data acquisition and analysis. The user software of the longtime specialist BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm) has been improved continuously…
Mummert & Company exclusively advises AUCTUS Capital Partners on the sale of as …
Munich, 19 June 2012 - Mummert & Company, an independent Corporate Finance advisory firm headquartered in Munich, has exclusively advised AUCTUS Capital Partners AG on the sale of as electronics GmbH to exceet Group SE, a leading provider of embedded electronics and security solutions headquartered in Luxembourg.
as electronics GmbH is a specialized electronic engineering and manufacturing services company located in Southwestern Germany. Whereas the general electronic manufacturing services market defines…
Salt Lake’s Plymouth Towns: Urban Lifestyle and Community Involved
Urban Townhome community is attracting new Homeowners through park clean up project.
Salt Lake City, UT - June 15, 2012 This past weekend the townhome community, Plymouth Towns with the assistance of RPM Revenue Drivers, organized a park clean up project at neighboring Harmony Park. Getting involved with the community may be one of the most effective ways a home builder can increase home ownership and retention. That’s…
'Saudi Arabian defence market to total $50.83bn in 2012' says visiongain report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that Saudi Arabian defence spending will reach a value of $50.83bn in 2012, as the country continues to invest heavily in defence and security systems. Saudi Arabia will remain a key market over the coming decade, as defence spending continues to increase, providing opportunities for many companies who may be struggling to find orders in contracting markets in Europe and the US.
A Visiongain defence analyst commented that:…
SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU) collaborate on new solar thermal technolo …
Sittard, the Netherlands – June 18, 2012 – Customers in the future will benefit from lighter weight, more efficient and lower cost solar thermal panels as a result of an exclusive, worldwide agreement between SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU). The objective of the collaboration is to develop and commercialize the university’s technology invention to keep the temperature in solar energy collectors under control.
Over the course of the last decade,…
Modern Vision Innovations with the Omron FZ Vision Sensor Range
Learn the advantages of the Omron FZ Vision Sensor and Vision Sensor applications for modern automation and manufacturing. Application uses range from simple detection systems, to complete vision inspection control solutions to ensure company production lines are fault free.
Vision inspection systems are used all over the world in the manufacturing and automation production processes for inspection, identification, measurement, tracking and counting to ensure quality control in many industries.
Vision…
Cement Demand in India Heading for Superlative Growth
According to a new research report by RNCOS, growth of cement industry largely depends on the economic growth of the entire country in relation to the infrastructural development. India’s GDP growth reached 6.9% during 2011-12 and is expected to grow further, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. With rise in GDP, infrastructure investments by the government are also increasing in the country. For instance, in…
Decrease Noise Pollution With The Help Of Fan Silencer
Wakefield Acoustics Ltd. Founded in 1980. We provide noise control solutions to various industries. We have a great range of products to control Noise. The company is ISO9001:2008 registered and grows constantly year by year. We use the latest technology like 2D & 3D AutoCAD technology. Our all business processes and manufacturing processes are undertaken by very experienced persons.
Today the noise pollution is increasing day by day and because of…
New Mexico Standard Restricts Heavy Metals in Products for Children
Mexico’s Ministry of Health published in the Official Journal of the Federation on May 15, 2012 the standard NOM-252-SSA1-2011 to regulate eight heavy metals for use in toys and school supplies and so limit their bioavailability. The new standard defines limits and specifies the methods of testing to determine the maximum levels of lead permitted in toys for children of under 12 years of age and for supplies for school…
SGS Successfully Conducts Expert Panel Discussion on AIM and Advanced NDT Techni …
On May 7, 2012, SGS successfully conducted an expert panel discussion on Asset Integrity Management (AIM) along with advanced NDT techniques’ demonstration session at the Regent Plaza Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan.
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On May 7, 2012, SGS successfully conducted an expert panel discussion on Asset Integrity Management (AIM) along with advanced NDT techniques’ demonstration session at the Regent Plaza Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan.
SGS Promotes Understanding of Theoretical and Practical Asset Integrity…
100% Inspection + Workflow Solutions = Guarantee of Quality with Enhanced Perfor …
Especially in package printing such as for example flexible packaging, liquid packaging or cigarette packets, brand manufacturers make uncompromising demands. Not only a consistent quality control, but also the subsequent defect elimination is essential in this context. Even better, if reaching those quality goals also has a positive impact on production performance. eltromat GmbH, manufacturer of innovative systems for optimising print processes for over five decades, therefore has upgraded the…
Global Aerospace Market Offering Enormous Growth Prospects
According to a new research report by RNCOS, the aerospace industry has globally emerged as a highly potential market, even after the economic recession. Continuous increase in military budget spending worldwide and increasing demand for civil aircrafts from emerging countries especially India, China, and Middle-Eastern countries will majorly contribute to the future market developments of the aerospace industry. The global aerospace industry is forecasted to register a CAGR of around…
eltromat integrates spectral colour measurement into the printing press
To control the colour consistency throughout the printing process, it is common practice to remove sample material from the running web and to measure it offline with a hand spectral photometer. This process always means a disruption of production. eltromat GmbH presents its world premiere "inco_check” at the drupa. This new spectral colour measurement system integrates the measurement process into the printing press. Thus, the company from Leopoldshoehe (Germany) sets…
Successful drupa 2012 for eltromat
The high level of attendance on the eltromat booth at drupa, and the keen interest shown in the new and advanced products exceeded all expectations. “Deliver 100% print quality, checked with leading solutions!“ - this was the motto under which eltromat was presenting its latest solutions for the issues of quality and efficiency in the printing sector. The feedback of the visitors showed that this topic is very present and…
Infrared Heating helps to ensure quality in the manufacture of composite structu …
An infrared heating system from Heraeus Noblelight is helping to ensure the high quality of composite aerospace structures manufactured at the new GKN Aerospace facility at Western Approach, near Bristol. The system, which is used to provide interim processing of the laid-up composite rear spar assembly of the Airbus 350 XWB to prevent subsequent wrinkling, was custom-designed and developed in close co-operation with GKN Aerospace engineers following initial tests at…
GOEPEL electronic extends VarioTAP® Emulation Test to Freescale QorIQ® Communica …
GOEPEL electronic announces the availability of dedicated model libraries for first Freescale QorIQ processors of the series 10xx, 20xx and 30xx to support the innovative emulation technology VarioTAP®. The libraries, described as VarioTAP® models, are structured modularly as intelligent IP, enabling a complete fusion of Boundary Scan test and JTAG emulation. Employing this technology, users are able to verify and test their hardware without specific firmware as well as program…
Fusion in Sunnyvale Becomes the Fastest Selling New Home Community in California
Sunnyvale, Calif. – Thanks to rising sales, low inventory, increasing demand and low interest rates, the national housing market is slowly recovering, with parts of California showing noticeable strength. California recently reached a five-year high in sales, selling more than 37,000 new and existing homes in April, according to the Meyers Report. At the forefront of this momentum is Fusion in Sunnyvale, which the Meyers Report recently named the fastest…
A Spanish Website dedicated to their Process Gas Analysis Products is launched b …
Systech Illinois are a leading provider of permeation analysers and gas analysis equipment and well known on the world stage in the gas instrumentation market.
Improving customer service is a key issue for Systech Illinois, who have developed an industry specific website, www.analizadordeoxigeno.com for their Spanish speaking customers. This new website ensures that Spanish visitors can clearly and easily identify the process gas analysis products that…
SABIC Leads the Curve with First Polycarbonate BIPV Panels Featuring Design Flex …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 14, 2012 – With approximately 70 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global installations, PV systems represent the third most important renewable energy source – after hydroelectric and wind power – in terms of capacity(1). As demand for solar power rises, SABIC is helping to drive the feasibility and integration of this increasingly preferred energy source by launching today the first polycarbonate (PC) building-integrated photovoltaic…
EDP award presented to Neschen at drupa print media fair
Solvoclear Easy Protect voted best innovative substrate
Bückeburg, 14 June 2012 - Neschen has received the 2012 European Digital Press Association (EDP) Award for its protective film, Solvoclear Easy Protect. The EDP, which is an association of 14 European digital print publications, presented this award for the best innovative substrate. The award ceremony took place at this year's drupa print media fair.
The EDP awards are presented in various print…
SABIC Showcases its Commitment to Fueling New Materials Innovations for Solar Po …
MUNICH, Germany — June 13, 2012 — Here at Intersolar Europe 2012 (booth A5.530), SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing its extensive and growing portfolio of specialty thermoplastics designed to support major trends in solar applications. Highlighting the applications on display is the solar industry’s first polycarbonate (PC) building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for roofing, cladding and glazing, which illustrates the company’s continuing commitment to advancing customer’s sustainable energy generation through…
MI Windows and Doors Donates MI EnergyCore Windows to Homes for Our Troops Home …
MI Windows and Doors (MIWD), one of America’s leading window and door manufacturers, donated and helped to install a complete window package of new MI EnergyCore windows into a Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) home being built in Parker, Colorado. The home was built for Army Corporal Nick Orchowski and his family.
Homes for Our Troops provides homes at no cost to eligible veterans by raising donations of money, building…
Ultra Small Pico-ITX SBC with Maximum Flexibility Powered by Intel® Atom™ N2600/ …
Advantech, a global embedded computing leader providing smart solutions across multiple vertical markets, today announced the launch of its MIO-2261. This all-in-one Pico-ITX embedded Single Board Computer (SBC) is designed around an Intel® ultra low power Atom™ N2600/N2800 dual core processor. It measures only 100 x 72 mm (same dimensions as a 2.5” Hard Disk) which makes it easy to embed into space-limited systems, making it a perfect fit for…
Atlas Material Testing Technology Announces Alliance with SGS
Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in accelerated weathering instruments and weathering testing services has entered into an alliance with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, allowing for the expansion of the Atlas 25+ PV module durability test program.
From its inception in 2009, the Atlas 25+ test program has helped manufacturers determine the long-term durability of their photovoltaic modules. By combining state-of-the-art accelerated instrument and…
futronic boss Michael Preuß celebrates 25 years at the company
The gentle helmsman was appointed Managing Director in 2004
Tettnang, June 13, 2012 – Managing Director Michael Preuß, aged 50, joined futronic exactly twenty-five years ago, first in the role of a software developer and then as Sales Manager. He took over as head of the Tettnang control system specialist together with Wolfgang Lachmann in 2004. Aside from a few holiday jobs and temporary work as a student, Preuß has spent…
Opnext appoints the Optoelectronics Company to be Distributor for Europe and Nor …
The Optoelectronics Company Ltd, a distributor and manufacturer of innovative optoelectronic components, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed an authorised distributor for Europe and North America by Opnext.
The company will be offering Opnext’s comprehensive line-up of high performance industrial laser diodes from 404nm through 852nm and output power ranges from 5mW to 500mW. Foremost among these is the new Opnext HL45023TG blue laser diode, the first of…
Pipe bending: Cost-efficient bending of hose fittings
Tube bending maschines: transfluid offers two fast processing systems for different sizes
Special solutions are required for special requirements – or just one efficient, customisable solution. For one-part hose fittings the german transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH has developed such a "twin" pipe bending solution and will equip its tube bending maschines systems with different modules depending on the application, varying mostly in the loading system. The challenges: Fittings are mostly mechanically processed,…
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Launches Real Estate Program for the …
CHICAGO (6/12/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has launched the U.S. Military on the Move™ program to provide active duty, retired military and wounded warriors with a valuable real estate support and rebate program.
When qualifying military personnel buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move™, they receive a cash rebate based on the actual sales price, in states where allowed by law. Services…
'Military simulation and virtual training market to reach $9.03bn in 2012' says …
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global military simulation and virtual training market is set to reach $9.03bn in 2012, as defence ministries worldwide seek to take advantage of the ongoing technological progress in military simulation systems.
The visiongain author of the military simulation and virtual training report comments that: ‘Military Simulation represents a market with a high-growth potential for many global defence ministries. Increasing technological advances are occurring at a rapid…
Tighter Regulations for Expanding Indian Toy Market
A study, by the industry body Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), has forecast that, with increasing consumerism and a growing population, the size of the Indian toy industry will increase from its current level of $1.5 billion, to $2.6 billion by the year 2015. The toy industry has been witnessing compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 20%, said the ASSOCHAM study.
Indian Toy Market
The past decade…
The Internationalization of the World-Wide Automobile Production from 2000 to 20 …
The new Quest Research reveals the substiantial shifts in the market shares of the automobile countries and manufacturers since the year 2000.
76% of the world-wide automobile production rolls from the assembly belts that are located in the 10 strongest automobile countries. The share of each country at this world production changed from 2000 to 2011. These shifts during the last 10 years are made visible by two recently published articles…
The global sawlog price index in the 1Q/12 was down almost nine percent from ear …
Reduced global demand for lumber has resulted in a reduction in the Global Sawlog Price Index by almost nine percent in 12 months, as well as a recent decline in the global trade of logs, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly.
Seattle, USA. Prices for sawlogs fell in virtually all twenty countries covered by the Wood Resource Quarterly (www.woodprices.com), both in local currencies as well as in US dollars.…
Progress Report for Adoption of Minimum Wage in China (May 2012)
China's rapid economic growth over the last decade has resulted in only a tiny proportion of the population becoming extremely wealthy, while the incomes of the remainder has seen only marginal growth. Chinese authorities recognize that a widening disparity of incomes presents social risks that threaten sustainable development in China. China’s 12th Five-Year Plan covers 2011 to 2015. To tackle the issue, the government’s plan foresees an increase to the…
2012 Architectural Study Shows Profits Are Up in Greater Boston Area
Woburn, MA June 11, 2012 – An improving economy and industry-wide restructuring are combining to restore the health of the architecture and engineering (A&E) industry in the Greater Boston area, according to initial findings of the 2012 Architectural Study from DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC), a CPA and business consulting firm specializing in the architecture and engineering (A&E) industry.
The annual survey benchmarks financial performance based on input from…
SGS Thailand Certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
SGS has been approved according to the procedures and acceptance criteria as established by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an autonomous and independent foundation whose purpose is to secure and protect life, property, and the environment both on land and at sea, and is now among the certified and listed service suppliers.
SGS Certified Non-Destructive Testing Methods
SGS non-destructive testing services, including magnetic particle, penetrant, ultrasonic and radiographic testing methods have been verified…
Washing and Drying Procedures Standard ISO 6330 Completely Overhauled
Throughout the revised standard there are changes to elements, examples of which include renaming the types of detergent and ballast, the definition of new machine types and technical changes to washing programs. The changes to the standard address modern laundry issues better and reflect common domestic practice nowadays. The changes also better attune the standard to the care symbols that have become established throughout the consumer textiles industry. The European…
Ventilation Ductwork Engineering Specialist Senior Hargreaves Opens New Southern …
HVAC ductwork manufacturer and contractor Senior Hargreaves has opened a new project office at Calleva Park in Reading. Headed up by business development manager Gary Parslow the new facility will house project management and other technical support staff for rapid response to client needs. This means even better local service for architects, building services specifiers and construction clients in the South of England.
Hargreaves CEO, Tim Hopkinson commented, “We…
New US EPA Proposal for Notification Regarding Dangerous Chemicals
The five classes of compound targeted for significant new use requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) are polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), benzidine-based chemical substances, di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP), C12-C13 chlorinated alkanes and hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs). Once the EPA determines that a use of a chemical substance is a significant new use, TSCA section 5(a)(1)(B) requires manufacturers to submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) to the EPA at least 90…
Advantech and Stinova at Kiosk Europe Expo 2012: Smarter Digital Signage Driving …
Kiosk Europe Expo will once again open to the public this June to offer exclusive information and advices on digital signage and self-service technology. Advantech is going to present an exciting portfolio of newest digital signage and kiosk solutions in cooperation with software partner Stinova. The event will take place at The Station in Berlin, the renovated venue that is to provide an impressive setting for what promises to be…
Advantech Pumps Up CompactPCI® and AMC Performance with 3rd Generation Intel® Co …
Increased computing power and performance-per-watt fuels new workload consolidation initiatives while extending legacy equipment longevity through drop-in upgrades
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 4, 2012 – Advantech (TWSE: 2395.TW), a global manufacturer of network computing blades and multicore processor platforms, today announced two major product enhancements based on the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Upgrades to the company’s field-proven MIC-5603 AdvancedMC™ and MIC-3395 6U CompactPCI® single board computer give OEMs additional competitive…
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Selects Emphasys Software as Preferr …
CHICAGO (6/6/12) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of more than 500 top independent real estate firms, has named Emphasys Software to its exclusive list of preferred service providers in its Solutions Group program.
Emphasys provides a wide range of real estate brokerage management solutions, with services addressing lead management, listing and transaction management, and accounting. Emphasys’ products have been mission critical…
MAGNAT Real Estate AG with significant impairments of the portfolio in financial …
– The economic conditions in the target region Eastern Europe have significantly
deteriorated due to the exacerbating economic crisis in the eurozone
– Examination of financial statements as at March 31, 2010 requires a change in the accounting for the acquisition of R-Quadrat
Frankfurt am Main, June 6, 2012 – In its financial statements for financial year 2011/2012 (as per March 31, 2012), MAGNAT Real Estate AG („MAGNAT”, ISIN DE000A0XFSF0) once again…
SGS Provides Free Webinar on Efficient Flange Face Inspection in June
In response to a growing interest in non-destructive testing methods, the SGS Competence Center for Non-Destructive Testing is to host a free 60-minute webinar entitled “Efficient Flange Face Inspection”, moderated by Ton Kooren, Global Expert Advanced NDT at SGS.
Process piping is often connected with flanges, strengthening rims used for attaching objects to one another. There are many conditions under which corrosion appears on the flange faces posing serious danger, which…
Advantech Online Solution Forum Media Invitation
June, 2012 – Advantech’s Industrial Automation Group invites to its first-ever online forum, the Advantech Online Solution Forum. On June 20th at 1:00 pm, in addition to Advantech Industrial Group President, Ming-Chin Wu, leading automation experts Craig Resnick, Vice President of ARC Advisory Group and Thomas Li, Vice President of Emerging Solutions, Deployment, and Industrial research at IBM will also participate in the online event to give you a clear…
Changes to Cosmetics Regulations for Brazil
The most significant changes to the proposed regulations will be a new chemical on the list of restricted substances for cosmetic use: Pyrogallol, which is the common name for the chemical benzene-1,2,3-triol, and commonly finds use in hair dyes. The EU has restricted this substance since 1976 and the ECHA presently classifies it as harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with the skin, as well as an environmental hazard…
heat 11 gains major order for chemical industry
The Bielefeld specialist for heat transfer and thermal oil applications heat 11 has received in April another major order for the supply of a heater for a chemical plant in England. For the plant to produce PET-plastic materials, company Uhde Inventa Fischer GmbH ordered a heater with a capacity of about 15 megawatt.
The delivery includes a gas fired heater (type FH-T 17.000 vertical) for heating of a plant in the…
A distillery in Moldova builds a biogas power plant
Bioethanol distillery in Hînceşti, Moldova installed a biogas plant in order to cut down on its power related expenditure. As planned, biogas plant will be launched by the end of July 2012.
Distillery grain and production waste of a cattle farm will be used as a source material for biogas production. The plant is designed to process 200 tonnes of distillery grain and 40 tonnes of animal waste per day, manufacturing…
Revised Standard for Candle Accessories Approved and Published by ASTM
With safety in the home being of paramount importance, the ASTM Subcommittee F15.45 has updated the existing standard covering specifications for fire safety of candles and candle accessories. Safety has been highlighted in Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls that have shown how a variety of candle accessories have been involved in fires caused by candles in household and home settings.
The safety requirements in ASTM F2601-12 are intended for candle…
N.U.B. Engineering Ltd. honours first employee
“A Pioneer from the very start“: Retirement after 32 years and 25 years anniversary for N.U.B. welders
The union between N.U.B. Engineering and STDS-Jantz has combined the skill and expertise gained by both companies over the last 32 years. A pioneer from the very start is Ian Fitzpatrick who started in 1980 as the very first employee at the Scottish manufacturer for foundation drilling tools. He has now now bowed out…
SABIC reinforces local presence and customer support by appointing Country Leade …
Sittard, the Netherlands – June 5, 2012 – SABIC has appointed Country Leaders across Europe to ensure that customers take full advantage of SABIC’s global assets and local expertise. Recently, Daniele Petrini was appointed as the Country Leader in Italy; this appointment is connected to our aim to establish a closer cooperation between SABIC’s business and sales operations in polyolefins (Polymers business) and engineering thermoplastics. The new structure will ensure…
