Press Releases by Category Industry, Real Estate & Construction
New Inline Programming System combined with Embedded Test
GOEPEL electronic announced the market introduction of additional RAPIDO™ series inline production systems for high-speed programming as well as board test based on the newest Embedded System Access (ESA) technologies.
http://www.goepel.com/en/news/newsdetails/article/2012/11/13/new-inline-programming-system-combined-with-embedded-test.html
The new models named RPS3000-(x) support double-sided probing for up to 3000 nails. Non-volatile memories such as Flash, Microcontrollers (MCU) and Programmable Logic Devices (PLD) can be on-board programmed even faster and more reliably.
Based on an enhanced SCANFLEX® architecture with…
Parallel Inline AOI for THT Components and THT Solder Joints in one System
GOEPEL electronic presents the world debut for the automatic inspection of THT assemblies: the multi awarded OptiCon THT-Line AOI system now provides a parallel inspection of THT components and THT solder joints. In a typical THT production line, now it is possible to inspect mounted components before the soldering processes as well as PCB solder joints during the return transport.
http://www.goepel.com/en/news/newsdetails/article/2012/11/13/parallel-inline-aoi-for-tht-components-and-tht-solder-joints-in-one-system.html
This gain in effectiveness for users is enabled by the OptiCon…
New Head of Sales in the Jenoptik’s Business Unit Lasers
Since mid-November 2012, Michael Fichtner is the new Head of Sales in the Lasers business unit of the Jenoptik’s Lasers & Material Processing division.
In addition to his degree in engineering, Michael Fichtner has gained an MBA degree within the scope of additional studies. He has many years of experience in the fields of sales and product management as well as excellent knowledge of the optoelectronic industry.
Prior to joining Jenoptik, he…
Plane surfaces with high precision
The asphericon ION FinishTM technology enables precision of λ/600 RMS for plane surfaces
Jena, - November 2012: Based on many years of experience in processing challenging, curved surfaces, asphericon is now in a position to ensure precision of up to λ/600 RMS* for plane surfaces. The asphericon ION FinishTM technology is used to do this, enabling the highly precise processing of surfaces. Figures 1 and 2 show the data from interferometer…
World’s first Boundary Scan Controller with Wireless LAN Interface
GOEPEL electronic announces the introduction of SFX/WSL1149-(x), the world’s first controllers for Wireless LAN (WLAN) as an addition to the company’s Boundary Scan hardware platform SCANFLEX®.
The new Boundary Scan controller series provides a Triple Stream/Dual Band WLAN interface for theoretical transmission speed up to 450 Mbps, enabling wireless utilisation of the newest Embedded System Access (ESA) technologies for testing, programming and debugging of complex chips, boards, and entire systems.
“Our goal…
MOST150 Controller for Multivalent Applications
Introducing basic MOST 6161, GOEPEL electronic has extended the range of communication solutions for MOST150. The new stand-alone module can be integrated in test environments for electronic control units (ECUs) via either USB or Ethernet interface. Both host interfaces are provided in parallel.
basic MOST 6161 can execute bus master and slave functions within a MOST ring configuration. Furthermore, a so called Spy Mode is provided in which basic MOST 6161…
3D X-Ray Inspection System now with integrated AOI Option for maximum Fault Dete …
GOEPEL electronic introduced a revolutionary AOI option as integral part of its 3D x-ray inspection (AXI) system OptiCon X-Line 3D. The combination provides users the opportunity to significantly increase test coverage by means of optical test technologies.
In contrast to other vendors’ combined inspection systems (AOI/AXI) solder joint inspection with OptiCon X-Line 3D is not only applied for hidden but all solder joints on electronic assemblies. This guarantees an ideal solder…
72 Tonne Overhead Crane for Offshore Umbilical Cable Manufacturer
JDR Cable Systems has installed a 72 tonnes overhead crane from Street Crane Company for reel loading and unloading in their new marine cable factory. The crane will support high volume production of multi-core umbilical cables for offshore oil and gas platforms.
Street has supplied a complete crane package comprising an 11 metres span double girder crane and a custom built 72 tonnes VX hoist, running on a 30 metre…
Durable two-component polymer plain bearing to pan high loads up to 13.7 tons
Durable two-component polymer plain bearing to pan high loads up to 13.7 tons
The polymer specialist from igus GmbH, Cologne, presented last year with the material “iglidur Q2” a high load plain bearing which is more durable by a factor of 2 to 5 in harsh environmental conditions than the other 40 plain bearing materials of the company. Based on this material, the limits of performance of injection-moulded plastic bearings could…
SMARTBLUE Container for Offshore Asset Safety Launched
Raytheon Anschütz, a German specialist in maritime systems integration, has recently launched a containerized version of their SMARTBLUE surveillance system during an on-site demonstration in Galveston, Texas. The innovative container solution is a customizable and ready-to-deploy surveillance system complete with Radar, AIS and a long-range surveillance camera on a buy or rental basis for offshore asset protection.
The SMARTBLUE Container Solution improves safety and security standards of offshore assets by providing…
SABIC releases inaugural Sustainability Report
• Affirms SABIC’s global commitment to sustainability
• Reflects systematic approach woven into corporate strategy and business focus
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) today released its first Sustainability Report, entitled “Sustainability+Performance.” The report, covering sustainability performance in 2011, will be published annually and will serve as a valuable tool for customers, investors and stakeholders to evaluate SABIC’s commitment and performance toward sustainable business practices.
The report signals a new phase in SABIC’s journey towards sustainability,…
Newly-Built North Tower at Coral Gables' 396 Alhambra Earns LEED Gold Certificat …
The 163,000 square foot North Tower at 396 Alhambra has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). 396 Alhambra, a new mixed-use office and retail development in Coral Gables developed by Agave Holdings, LLC, becomes the first Coral Gables building to achieve LEED Gold status in the Core and Shell category, which applies to new construction. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the…
GE Provides High Efficiency for Data Centers with TLE Series UPS
• TLE Series UPS has Efficiency of up to 96.5 Percent in Double-Conversion Mode
• Provides Substantial Savings in Life Cycle Energy Cost for Data Centers
LONDON—November 15, 2012— GE (NYSE: GE) today announced its new TLE Series Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with three-level converter technology. The TLE Series UPS provides mission-critical facilities such as data centers, hospitals and financial institutions with efficient, reliable, uninterruptible power in a compact size achieving up to 96.5…
Rosenkranz-Elektronik GmbH continuing on course of expansion
Darmstadt, November 26th 2012 - Rosenkranz-Elektronik GmbH - the largest supplier of used Electronic Test & Measurement equipment in Europe expands his expertise by opening his own auction house for industrial auctions as well as buying up complete insolvent companies and assets of the electronic industry.
Rosenkranz-Elektronik GmbH, founded in 1951 with its head office in D-64295 Darmstadt, disposes of probably the most extensive European inventory with more than 30.000 T&M…
Absolute encoder with SIL 3 certification
At this year’s SPS/IPC Drives, Johannes Huebner Giessen is set to present to the industry and public two new absolute encoders with SIL certification. Specifically developed for heavy industry, the AMP(H) 41 (Profibus) and AMPN(H) 41 (Profinet) are certified to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 in accordance with German industry standard DIN EN 61508 and to EN ISO 13849-1 up to performance level (PL) “e” .
As of spring 2013, these…
Danube consolidates its market presence in Qatar with the opening of a new showr …
Faced with rapid growth in construction activity on the back of its programme to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup along with the development in transport and educational infrastructure, Qatar’s construction industry is set to maintain its top position among the region’s best performing markets.
Business Monitor Index (BMI) forecasts a 9.5% year-on-year sectoral growth for the country estimating construction and energy projects worth $150bn in the pipeline, which…
INTRODUCING CliQ II BUFFER MODULE
Delta CliQ II Buffer Module offers the most widely used output voltage of 24V and one of the longest buffering time of 0.25 sec (min) at 20A in wide input range from 22.8Vdc to 28.8Vdc. The Buffer Module utilizes maintenance-free electrolytic capacitors to store energy, thus eliminates the need of periodic replacement as compared to costlier batteries which also have shorter functional life span.
Delta CliQ II Buffer Module comes…
New OKW catalogue 2012/2013 even more informative
The new OKW general catalogue, which has just been published, differs significantly from previous issues. The content-related appearance has been completely redesigned. Product selection has been placed in the foreground. The information content has been increased by a large number of function and application-oriented product photos.
On 220 pages, OKW has documented its complete range of high-quality plastic enclosuresand tuning knobs as well as the many different individualisation options. The various…
TOS-100 - TRINAMIC Open Source Hardware
Arduino-shield simplifies Stepper Motor Control significantly
While the idea of Open Source is well known and accepted for several years with regards to software it is still not very common for hardware. Since 2005 Arduino shows how successful Open Source Hardware can be. Using daughter cards – so called shields, the user can easily realize extensions without the need of changing the Atmel AVR based Arduino Board. There are shields available…
The Cail/Grande Group Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota, Florida
SARASOTA, FLORIDA – Tom Cail and Jason Grande of The Cail/Grande Group have joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Webber Street office. Veteran Realtors in the greater Sarasota area, they return to RE/MAX after four years with another company.
"We are thrilled to have Tom and Jason back with RE/MAX Alliance Group,” said Peter Crowley, President and Co-Owner of RE/MAX Alliance Group. “They have a solid reputation in the real…
LumaSense Introduces New Digital IR Pyrometer for Non-Contact Temperature Measur …
The IN 6/78-L pyrometer uses a special wavelength of 7.8 µm (micrometre) to measure glass sheets below 1 mm thickness and is the most recent addition to LumaSense's Impac IR pyrometry and digital infrared thermometer portfolio
LumaSense Technologies, Inc. adds the specialized IN 6/78-L to their IMPAC pyrometer portfolio for use in the production of thin and thinnest glass sheets ( http://lumasenseinc.com/EN/products/infrared-thermometers-and-switches/series-6/pyrometer-impac-in-6-78-l.html ). The IN 6/78-L uses a 7.8 µm (micrometre)…
GE to Power US Navy’s Latest Amphibious Assault Flagship - Continues to Provide …
• GE's Hybrid Propulsion Selected Following Impressive Fuel Economy Figures on the USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
• Previous Project has Saved the U.S. Navy more than 4 Million Gallons of Fuel in 7 months
• Announcement Comes on Heels of Contract for Hybrid Propulsion Systems for the U.K.'s Royal Fleet Auxiliary's New Fleet of Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability Tankers
PARIS—November 6, 2012—GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract worth more than $10…
The SLM 500 HL: SLM Solutions unveils a world first in additive manufacturing
At EuroMold this year SLM Solutions will present a new dimension, the SLM 500 HL selective laser melting machine, in Hall 11.0, booth C80. On Nov. 27. the new system will be unveiled at 11.00 h to the interested trade fair visitors. The laser beam melting system SLM 500 HL meets both the largest and most productive system for a powder-bed based laser beam melting system.
The…
Hall Sensors - The Third Sensor Technology for Joysticks
It offers high robustness when exposed to vibrations and requires little space for installation. There are a lot of reasons why Metallux AG is using contact-free Hall Effect Technology in joysticks in addition to the standard Conductive Plastic and MetaPot technologies.
According to the technical description of the principle, when electricity flows through a simple Hall sensor and into a perpendicular magnetic field, it delivers an output voltage that is proportional…
Songwon Baifu Chemicals JV now fully operational in thioester antioxidants
Ulsan, Korea – November 20, 2012 – Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) and Tangshan Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. have formalized their joint venture relationship. The new company is called Songwon Baifu Chemicals (Tangshan) Co., Ltd. and has commenced its operations on July 1, 2012. With a production capacity of 8.000 metric tons of thioester antioxidants, and the required key intermediate capacity Songwon Baifu Chemicals (Tangshan) Co., Ltd. is now fully…
SABIC VALOX™ Resin Helps Crown General Motors Winner of SPE® Automotive Innovati …
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is applauding General Motors Co. (GM) for being named the winner in the Performance & Customization (Aftermarket) category of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ (SPE®) 42nd-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition. GM’s winning application is the carbon composite air extractor located on the hood of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sports car. This unique carbon fiber prepreg composite part pulls air through the lower grille and out…
Polyolefin Innovations Power Customer Ambitions at Caps & Closures Europe 2012
Producers and end users of plastics caps and closures can find out more about SABIC’s latest developments in polyethylenes and polypropylenes for this dynamic sector at the 2012 Plastics Caps and Closures Europe Conference and Exhibition being held in Brussels on November 20 and 21. Customer demands in terms of organoleptics are very tough in the still water sector, and can be met by SABIC® HDPE CC860V, specifically developed for…
LumaSense Releases Mobile Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera System for Clear Inspe …
BoilerSpection-IM utilizes a special mid-wave infrared detector to provide the most clear and stable through-flame images
Santa Clara, California, November 19, 2012 - LumaSense Technologies, Inc. released the BoilerSpection-IM, an easy-to-use mobile infrared camera system for clear inspection of boiler tubes and furnace walls ( http://lumasenseinc.com/EN/products/thermal-imaging-systems/boilerspection/boilerspection-im/ ). This solution is the most recent addition to the LumaSpection thermal imaging product family. With its high-quality video this new mobile IR camera system…
Tentec Engineer Travels to Papua New Guinea to Train Local Operatives in the Saf …
With its bolt tensioning tools and torque wrenches used in global oil and gas projects, Tentec’s engineers are used to travelling around the world to give their expert advice on the correct tools for the job or to deliver standard or customised training solutions.
In March 2012, Tentec was asked to quote for the supply of its bolt tensioners and torque wrenches for the ambitious PNG LNG Project. The Papua…
Ron and Bozena Suponcic Join RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota, Florida
SARASOTA, FLORIDA – Ron and Bozena Suponcic, and their FloridaHomeChannel.com team, have joined the Webber Street Office of RE/MAX Alliance Group. Ron and Bozena are seasoned real estate professionals with proven performance in Venice, Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key and Bradenton.
Formerly of Horizon Realty in Venice, the Suponcics ranked Number One in listings and sales from 2003 through 2011. Ron and Bozena are eight-time winners of the…
Systech Instruments Ltd achieve ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Systech Illinois specialise in the manufacture of world class gas analysis instruments for the process, packaging and food and pharmaceutical industries. They aim to continually improve their product offering of oxygen analysers, moisture analysers, headspace oxygen and carbon dioxide analysers, and permeation analysers by listening to their customers. Using the latest developments in technology and premium components, their operations in the U.S., UK, Thailand, China and over 100…
Qatar Building Company (QBC) is a Gold Sponsor of 2012 “Engineers Day” Celebrati …
Summary: Qatar Building Company (QBC) was an official Gold Sponsor as IEI celebrated the 45th Engineers’ Day; the event’s theme revolved around inclusive growth and sustainable development.
(Doha, Qatar) November 2012 – Qatar Building Company (QBC) showed its continued support for sustainable engineering and environmental stewardship by sponsoring the 45th Engineers Day held by the Qatar Chapter of the Institution of Engineers (IEI) India. The grand event, themed “Appropriate Climate,” was…
Maximum reliability under extreme pressure
Independently of nominal size, two-way block-body ball valves in the HBV series from Stauff are highly suitable for use in the extreme pressure range up to 800 bar, thanks to massive construction and the use of high-quality materials. This makes them the first choice when reliable shut-off of liquid media is involved, for example, in test stands, steel works, or on cutting and high-pressure cleaning systems. The extreme seal stresses…
Desiccant air breather with added value
SDB-CV desiccant air breathers from Stauff, which remove moisture from the air flowing into the hydraulic container in the event of pressure differences, are equipped with up to 8 non-return valves in both directions (to/from the tank). The 0.01 bar opening pressure prevents permanent flow through the drying agent, thus extending its service life.
The colour of the drying agent changes from red to orange with increasing moisture absorption. This allows…
High-pressure filters for manifold mounting
Stauff is following the trend in the hydraulics industry for compact, complete solutions with 3 new variants of high-pressure filter housings for operating pressures up to 315 bar.
In contrast to the proven SF series, which were optimized for direct pipeline installation, the fastening holes and fluid connections of the SF-SM (see figure) are placed on the side, which enables direct installation to the hydraulic manifold without superfluous piping. The SF-TM…
The flagship among hydraulic testers
With the PPC-Pad, Stauff presents the latest generation of portable measuring instruments for determination of pressure, temperature, volumetric flow rate, frequencies and speed in fluid power systems.
Like its predecessor, the proven PPC-12, up to 6 analogue sensors can be connected to the PPC-Pad. In addition, the instrument also uses the latest CAN-Open-Bus technology, which allows two networks to be assembled, each with up to 8 digital sensors.
Measurement results are displayed…
Extra protection for filler breathers
Stauff offers their SMB-series filler breathers with a standard zinc/nickel surface as a complement to tank filler necks with a protective cap in chromated or phosphated steel on the market. This coating is free of chromium(VI) and thus meets the strict requirements of EU vehicle end-of-life and other guidelines. At the same time, it has outstanding corrosion protection properties and easily withstands as many as 720 hours in the salt…
Cable fastening from the construction kit
Stauff clamps not only fasten hydraulic pipes and hoses and make an important contribution to environmental protection thanks to their vibration and noise damping properties.
A special, multi-layered version with triangle-shaped cable openings is also used, for example, in wind power plants for the secure and orderly vertical installation of power cable harnesses. With the growing number of applications, a modular construction kit system was created which already covers many of…
Cleverly combined
Stauff SGB series giant air breathers can be quickly and easily installed on the top of hydraulic containers with the help of a bayonet adapter and the corresponding bayonet flange. If a basket is added as an additional protection against contamination (see figure), the combination not only provides continuous air circulation and pressure equalization in the tank, but can also be used as a practical filler neck. If necessary, the…
New sealed linear encoders with steel measuring standard for very high repeatabi …
HEIDENHAIN has revised its product range of high-accuracy sealed linear encoders of the LF series in slim-line and full-size versions with significant improvements with regard to accuracy and reliability. In addition to applications on linear motors, these new models are especially well suited for position encoding on grinding machines, jig boring machines and other precision machine tools.
To ensure both high accuracy and dynamic performance of machine tools with direct drives,…
Accelerated and safe construction with system components
16.11.2012 - De Rotterdam, Netherlands:
The Rotterdam-based architect, Rem Koolhaas, has given his high-rise ensemble a huge "jolt" – and as a result has placed high demands on the construction work. Therefore, the supporting structure concept for realizing the cantilevers at a height of 86 m is an essential part of the comprehensive PERI overall solution.
De Rotterdam will be the largest building in the Netherlands – situated in the immediate vicinity…
Electronic overspeed switch for fault rectification with no time lost
“Safety Limited Speed”, slip control and maintenance work carried out under voltage are operating conditions found in heavy industry which present particular safety chal-lenges for people in the immediate environs of a plant. The operators of heavy indus-try plants face downtimes and increased maintenance costs when it comes to servic-ing and maintenance work, and the elimination of faults. Johannes Huebner GmbH is responding to these challenges with the newly developed…
Start of industrial series application by clients: Jenoptik supplies high power …
The first consignments of the new Jenoptik fiber lasers have been delivered. They went to an Asian client where they will be used for high-speed metal cutting. Further high power fiber lasers will be delivered till the end of this year. The lasers had previously passed a comprehensive and demanding series of application tests with flying colors.
The fiber laser which Jenoptik also successfully showcased at the EuroBLECH 2012 trade fair…
Laser Distance Sensors
di-soric laser distance sensors are used for precise measuring of distances down to the millimetre at diverse ranges.
Laser Distance Sensor LAT 51 - Simply powerful and universal
The di-soric laser distance sensors of the LAT 51 series cover a wide operating range. The integrated electronic analysis circuitry is housed in a robust metal housing. Simply structured yet highly effective, the auto-teach process allows the user to program the respective measuring range…
Real-time 3D Motion Tracking from nexonar
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the VISION 2012 in Stuttgart. We were overwhelmed by the great interest and very pleased about the many calls and requests.
It shows once again that the exciting possiblilities of ultrasonics for 3D motion tracking can be integrated into your own company for a large audience. The low-cost components from nexonar can be quickly integrated into existing workflows. Fast setup and easy…
Blanca Commercial Real Estate Tapped to Lease 100,000 Square Feet of Office Spac …
Blanca Commercial Real Estate has been selected to act as the office leasing broker for the office component at The Shops at Sunset Place. The Shops at Sunset Place is owned and managed by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the world’s leading retail real estate company, and is one of the top shopping, entertainment, and dining complexes in South Florida.
Blanca Commercial Real Estate will broker 100,000 square feet of space…
DUOLINE ® D-350, for HIGH Temperature Applications, is now available for API & P …
DUOLINE® Technologies, a global leader in fiberglass internal lining systems for protecting oilfield tubulars, introduced the D-350 product line in 2012. D- 350 provides reliable corrosion protection of steel tubulars with temperature resistance up to 350°F/177°C. D-350 is installable with most API & Premium connections, ranging from sizes of 2-3/8” thru 13-3/8”.
DUOLINE® D-350 may be installed in threaded oilfield tubular goods with nearly any connection option. There are a few…
University Maastricht and SABIC focus on talent - Ms Lei Gao wins SABIC Scholars …
On 12 November 2012 Lei Gao (22), an international student at The University of Maastricht, received the SABIC Scholarship for 2012-2013. This prize, which is worth €10.600, is awarded each year to a promising, internationally oriented student to support their personal and academic development. Jos Kievits, Director of the University Fund Limburg/SWOL and Boudewijn de Heer, European Recruiting & Staffing Leader at SABIC, presented the scholarship to Ms Gao.
SABIC…
IPC Modular deployed in wind turbines, hybrid and electric cars
At this year’s electronica trade fair, Isabellenhütte is presenting its IPC Modular current measurement module for shunt-based phase current. Thanks to its compact dimensions (L/W/H: 46 mm/40.5 mm/21 mm), its high 16-bit resolution, and high-speed current measuring capacity of up to 20 Mbit/s (without filter), the module is designed to be used as control units for all manner of heavy-duty electrical drives. The IPC Modular is suitable for general industrial…
RE/MAX Alliance Group Receives the 2013 Large Business of the Year Award from th …
HOLMES BEACH, FL -- RE/MAX Alliance Group has received the 2013 Large Business of the Year Award from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the chamber’s annual Awards and Installation Banquet held recently at the Key Royale Golf Club.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce,” said Ron Travis, Broker and Partner of RE/MAX Alliance…
