Press Releases by Category Industry, Real Estate & Construction
SINETZ - Calculation of Pressure drop and Heat loss in piping systems, new progr …
SINETZ 3.7 Program release
Unna, Germany, October 2014
SIGMA GmbH, Germany announces the release of SINETZ 3.7.
The new release SINETZ 3.7 includes several program features like:
- DXF graphic import function implemented
- Node and segment dialog windows revised: Details of nodes and segments are shown in registers
- Boundary conditions (pressure, temperature, mass flow) are entered in one step
- Assign texts to nodes, segments or components or define texts depending on load…
Laboratory Testing Inc. is a Scheduled Power-Gen International Exhibitor
HATFIELD, PA, November 14, 2014 – Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), will once again be displaying its lab testing, inspection and calibration services at the Power-Gen International Expo. LTI, in business for thirty years, is based in Hatfield, PA and has been attending Power-Gen for over ten years. Laboratory Testing provides the full array of chemical, corrosion, mechanical, metallurgical and nondestructive testing, failure analysis and calibration services with certified reports to…
NETZSCH Webinar: Determination of the Heat Flow through Building Materials and G …
The standardized heat flow (HFM) measurement technique allows for fast and reliable determination of the thermal conductivity and thermal resistance of insulating and building materials. The heat transfer coefficient of glazed panels is also a factor in determining the U-value of a building.
NETZSCH is going to present a webinar that explains the basics of heat flow measurement on insulating and building materials will be presented using a heat flow meter…
Webinar: Battery Testing with Calorimetry
Rechargeable batteries or accumulators are now being used in many day-to-day applications such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or wireless devices. In developing these energy storage units, special attention must be paid to safety.
NETZSCH is going to present a webinar that explains the possibilities for the caloric investigation of entire batteries. This includes cell charge and discharge cycles, exposure to increases in surrounding temperature, and penetration of the cell (nail…
Delta Introduces Two New Models for the Low Profile PMR Panel Mount Power Supply …
Samutprakarn, Thailand, November 6, 2014. – Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, extends the low profile PMR panel mount power supply series with two new models, PMR-5V320WDAA and PMR-4V320WCAA. The PMR series is designed for LED signage application where efficient heat dissipation for the components are crucial in a low profile control cabinet. At only 30mm height, the universal input products are made for…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Welcomes New Outside Sales Representative
HATFIELD, PA, November 5, 2014 – Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), an accredited materials testing and calibration lab, announces the hiring of Eric Baum of Towaco, NJ as Outside Sales Representative. With over ten years of business development experience in industries serviced by Laboratory Testing, Eric will be an asset to the company’s sales team. In his position, he will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and growing LTI’s customer…
State-of-the-art Measurement Technology: Free Software Update for DAQ Hardware f …
Maisach/Munich, Germany. The measurement manufacturer BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm) is announcing a new release of the bmcm Software Collection. Version 4.6 supports the currently available and the latest data acquisition systems of bmcm in particular. The NextView update is also free for holders of a NextView4 license.
Continuous further development and sense for trendsetting technologies are decisive for a company to permanently compete internationally in the market.
This is successfully demonstrated by…
Facilities Management Summit Opens
Fleming Gulf's 2nd Annual Facilities Management Summit opened today at the Crowne Plaza Doha - The Business Park, Qatar and saw over 80 participants, ranging from industry experts, property owners, investors, architects and solution specialists, gathering under one roof to showcase the importance of a comprehensive Facility Management (FM) plan for professionals involved with the management of sizeable real estate portfolios. Supported by Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and…
Faster Integration of BIM in Construction Industry with the Help of SGS
A new service has been launched by SGS to help the construction industry adopt and manage the revolutionary new Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform.
In order to help the industry manage the flow and quality of information in the BIM process, in addition to general project management (http://www.sgs.com/en/Construction/Project-Management.aspx) duties, such as cost, schedule and communications management, the company has developed the BIM Project Management service. As an emerging technical tool –…
Laboratory Testing Inc. to Spotlight Material Testing And Calibration at Fabtech …
HATFIELD, PA, November 3, 2014 – Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) will be exhibiting at the Fabtech Expo on November 11-13, 2014. The Hatfield, PA company is a leader in material testing, nondestructive testing (NDT) and calibration services and has been an exhibitor at Fabtech since 2006. LTI will present its wide array of expert capabilities in Booth C1107. The show is set to take place at the Georgia World Congress…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Participated in “Feed My Starving Children” Event
HATFIELD, PA, October 31, 2014 – Employees of Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), an accredited materials testing and calibration company, pulled together to help fight children’s hunger. On October 25, 2014, LTI participated in the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Mobile Pack Event held at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. The company, along with the support of generous community members and other businesses, helped pack 272,160 meals that will be…
Safe removal of spinal cord material by modern vacuum technology
The removal of spinal cord material is an important step in the animal slaughter process. Macquip Ltd. has developed a special extraction system for residue-free carcass cleaning. Macquip relies on Busch vacuum technology and uses only Mink claw vacuum pumps, which maintain a constant high vacuum for the complete extraction of spinal cord material.
Macquip Ltd. is an abattoir equipment manufacturer based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. The company's products are marketed…
Z-LASER launches the 3rd generation of ZM18 machine vision lasers
Freiburg, Germany. After having established the innovative lightning ZM18 machine vision lasers five years ago, Z-LASER now provides even more powerful versions of ZM18 – the ZM18S3, ZM18H3 and ZM18DM53. The new driver electronics will offer significantly improved power stability over the whole temperature range. The future ZM18H3 series provides a new standard: blue and green emitting laser diodes come now with an Automatic Power Control (APC). A temperature-related performance…
New Inside Sales Employee Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
HATFIELD, PA, October 29, 2014 – Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), an accredited materials testing and calibration lab, welcomes Chris Mecleary of Conshohocken, PA as the most recent member of the Inside Sales Team. This team was developed in 2014 within the Customer Service/Sales Department at LTI. The Inside Sales staff supports outside sales in developing new customer relationships with an emphasis on optimal care to ensure complete satisfaction.
Mecleary is…
LCM Systems Launches E-Commerce Site for Load Cells with 5% Discount for Orderin …
Load cell manufacturer LCM Systems is pleased to announce the launch of a new online ordering facility at its website – LCMSystems.com. Customers looking for load cells and associated instrumentation will find that not only does LCM Systems have one of the most comprehensive ranges available, but now many of its most popular load cells and indicators are available to buy online.
Load cell ranges such as the CDIT compression load…
Industrial Flooring Company’s Rapid Growth means Move to New HQ at Wyboston Lake …
Acrylicon, one of the world’s fastest growing industrial flooring specialists has moved it’s UK headquarters to The Knowledge Centre at Wyboston Lakes in Cambridgeshire.
Developed in Norway in 1978, Acrylicon’s ultra hard wearing and hygienic resin flooring system is now managed in the UK by local entrepreneur Adam Clements who took over in 2010. Based in a small office in St Neots, the UK operation has grown to a turnover…
Delta Adds 100W Model to its PMH Series of Power Supply With Household Appliance …
Samutprakarn, Thailand, October 30, 2014. – Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, extends its PMH panel mount power supply series with a 24V 100W model. The PMH-24V100WCAA offers universal input from 85Vac to 264Vac with nominal output voltage of 24V. The highly efficient convection cooling construction can operates from -20°C to 70°C.
The PMH series is specifically designed for household electrical appliances with safety approvals…
Successful kick-off meeting – Munich Calibration Day 2014
“The first Munich Calibration Day has been a very successful event. With the organisation of this extraordinary meeting, esz AG calibration & metrology once more has proven its top position in the industry”, commends Bodo Seewald, managing board of esz AG calibration & metrology. The topic of the premium symposium has been “automation in calibration laboratories”. The participants also were excited and estimated the long overdue technical discussions about this…
Inline analysis of beverage ingredients: Plato, Brix, alcohol, extract, whey, dr …
The several processes of beverage production can be significantly optimized by using inline analytical measuring technology. For example, to improve evaporations, phase separations, blendings or fillings, the concentrations in beer and wine, mixed and soft drinks, juices and liquid dairy products can be monitored.
In the fruit juice and soft drink production usually the Brix content will be analyzed, whereas in dairies the whey or dry matter content is important.…
Busch Dienste GmbH
Vacuum pumps with a variety of operating principles were exhibited on the Busch stand at Vacuum Expo in Coventry. As the leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps and systems, Busch produces models for all vacuum levels from rough to high vacuum. The main focus of the Busch stand was the COBRA screw technology – proven systems for vacuum generation to 0.01 mbar. These dry-running vacuum pumps are used as standalone vacuum…
Achieving manufacturer independence: Equal light parameters over multiple LED fi …
MAZeT GmbH, developer and manufacturing services provider for embedded systems and optoelectronics, is exhibiting at the electronica trade show in Munich from November 11th to 14th 2014 (Booth 419 in Hall B1). Showing their latest products, innovative solutions and sensor electronic designs. The main focus for the show is demonstrating applications related to intelligent light control and customized medical electronics.
Achieving homogenous light output values using LEDs and electronics of…
Systech Illinois to Exhibit Range of Analysers at the Lab Innovations Exhibition …
With over 30 years experience in supplying gas analysis instruments to a diverse range of industries worldwide, Systech Illinois will be participating in the Lab Innovations Exhibition in Birmingham from 5 – 6 November 2014.
This exhibition is for the Laboratory industry and will allow Systech Illinois to display their instruments across all of the product ranges. Systech Illinois will be displaying the following instruments; Oxygen Permeation Analysers, Water Vapour…
AMCI Video Highlights PLC-Based Specialty I/O
Terryville, CT – Advanced Micro Controls, Inc. (AMCI) releases a 1-minute video highlighting AMCI’s AnyNET I/O family. The video provides a visual snapshot of the product family including the types of specialty I/O available, compatible networks, and design features. This video has been added to the Video section on the AMCI website, where the company archives videos that include tech tutorials and product introductions.
The video can…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Experienced Inside Sales Employee
HATFIELD, PA, October 20, 2014 – Thirty-year-old materials testing and calibration lab, Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), announces the hiring of Glen Hicks of Garnet Valley, PA as a new member of the Inside Sales team. The Inside Sales positions were added to the Customer Service/Sales Department at Laboratory Testing Inc. in 2014 to support the outside sales function and ensure a high level of care and responsiveness to new customers.…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Magnetic Particle Inspection Article Featured In Quality …
HATFIELD, PA, October 17, 2014 - A new article by Laboratory Testing Inc.’s NDT Manager, Rich Goodwin, is spotlighted in the October 2014 issue of Quality Magazine. This article, titled “Choose the Most Reliable MPI Method for Your Business”, provides readers with information about three different Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) methods and compares the level of detail in their test results when performed on the same test piece.
Magnetic Particle Inspection…
COMPAMED 2014: Dispensing new medications safely and efficiently
Nuremberg, 15 October 2014 – The increase in illnesses, especially chronic illnesses, has made the use of new biological medications essential. The main focus is making sure that treatment is safe, simple and convenient for patients even when the drugs are applied at home. This form of treatment calls for new pathways to be opened up in the administration of injectable drugs. Examples of this are innovative bolus injectors or…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Featuring Fastener Testing at National Industrial Fasten …
HATFIELD, PA, October 15, 2014 – Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) will be featuring its fastener testing capabilities, as well as other material testing, nondestructive testing, dimensional inspection and calibration services in Booth #623 at the 2014 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo. The Expo will be open to visitors on October 23 and 24, 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Laboratory Testing is…
New focal point of the supplier show for mechanical engineering
FMB 2014 with a special plastics engineering show
FMB – the supplier show for mechanical engineering, which will be staged for the tenth time at Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Centre from 5-7 November 2014, is adding a special show on the subject of plastics engineering to its exhibition portfolio.
Exhibitors will be presenting machines, products and services on a separate display area geared towards the requirements of the plastics processing industry. This…
Chrome DIN Rail Power Supply Series is Now Available with 5V Output Voltage Suit …
Samutprakarn, Thailand, September 24, 2014 - Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, extends its Chrome DIN rail power supply series with the addition of a compact 5V output voltage product suitable for controller unit which provides 7.5W output power. The Class II double isolation power supply is designed for use in small cabinets where space and product safety are of utmost importance. The DRC-5V10W1AZ…
Old age: more optimism and well-being in males, more pessimism and neurosis in f …
Longevity is no longer today´s concern; rather, it is the quality of life of the aging, Professor Eva Sandis (Fordham University/USA) notes. She examined world population trends among the elderly, their impact on family structures and functions - and the implications for social policy.
Sandis found major gender similarities and differences among aging North Americans:
"For example, as to the effects of genes and socialization on longevity, females appear to…
32 Channel Temperature Scanner Indicator by The Sensor Connection a division of …
PMD-MXT series 32 Channel Temperature Scanner Indicator for Industrial Applications
Troy, Michigan, October 7, 2014… The Sensor Connection a division of Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC, has expanded its line of measurement and control instrumentation with the addition of the model PMD-MXT series of temperature scanner indicators. This 32 Channel microprocessor-based temperature scanner provides continuous monitoring of up to 32 channels of thermocouple or RTD sensors. The large 14…
Laboratory Testing Inc. Chosen to Host NCSL International Meeting
HATFIELD, PA, October 10, 2014 – Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) will be hosting a National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) Philadelphia Section meeting on Thursday, October 23. The meeting will focus on risk assessment, measurement uncertainty for pressure and metrology updates from NIST. Meeting arrangements are being organized jointly by the calibration and metrology staff at Laboratory Testing Inc., Marcus McNeely, NCSLI Regional Coordinator and Phil Smith of A2LA.…
I²C Interface for Touch Displays
Distec Optimizes Interfaces for Modern Embedded Systems with Touch
Distec - leading German specialist for TFT flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications - now provides high quality touch solutions with I²C interface, which are 30 to 40 percent cheaper than comparable USB versions. Featuring a very sleek design and a black mat rear printing, they are available in sizes of 5", 7", 10.1" and 10.4" diagonal. "Compared…
Delta Introduces PJT Open Frame Power Supply Series with Industrial Standard Foo …
Samutprakarn, Thailand, September 15, 2014 - Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, launch the latest series in its industrial power supply family- the PJT open frame power supply series. The PJT series offers choices of 12V, 15V, 18V and 24V nominal output voltages in 3 different output power ratings. These single output products are designed with small standard industrial foot prints at 2” x…
Fakuma 2014: Ceresana Presents New Market Studies for the Plastics Industry
Who wants to find out about the latest trends in the plastics industry is bound to stop at the Fakuma: the international trade fair for plastics processing is one of the worldwide leading meeting points for the sector. Ceresana can be found in hall B5 of the completely booked out fair grounds in Friedrichshafen, Germany, between October 14th and 18th.
Experts for Growth Markets
The market research institute Ceresana has been supporting…
Points of emphasis at the upcoming FMB – Supplier Show for Mechanical Engineerin …
In focus: Measurement and testing technology in industrial production
When FMB – the Supplier Show for Mechanical Engineering starts on the 5th November 2014 in Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Centre, the participation of compa-nies from the field of measurement and testing technology will be greater than ever before in the ten year history of the trade fair.
Companies exhibiting will amongst other things display…
UL Listing for Cable Harnesses
Effective immediatly EVG produces cable harnesses according to UL standard ZPFW2 / ZPFW8 - wiring harnesses.
EVG is listed by the Underwriter Laboratories Inc. (UL) in the manufacturer database www.ul.com, with the file number E468240, as a qualified manufacturer.
The Underwriter Laboratories Inc. is an independent test and certification organization in the United States, which has created strict requirements for the products on the American market. With this qualification, it…
Waste heat recovery unit for ORC plant delivered
heat 11, specialist for industrial process heat, heat transfer and electric power generation from Bielefeld, Germany, has delivered a waste heat boiler of 9 MW for an ORC plant.
„The waste heat recovery unit disposes of remarkable technical data,” says Dr. Dietmar Hunold, general manager of heat 11. The waste heat boiler has a weight of 48 tons at a height of 11 meters and a diameter of 3,8 meters (see…
8 Channel Type K Thermocouple Amplifier Signal Conditioner Module by The Sensor …
Compact 8 Channel Type K Thermocouple Amplifier for Industrial Applications
Troy, Michigan, October 7, 2014… The Sensor Connection, a divison of Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC, has expanded its line of measurement and control instrumentation with the addition of the model TCA-MS-K-8-A4. This 8 Channel Type K Thermocouple Amplifier Module converts the low output voltage signal from 8 Type K thermocouple probes to 8 independent linearized 0 to 5…
Processing of high-strength material pipes
Incremental tube forming: Forward-looking cooperation of transfluid and Dortmund technical university
The step-by-step shaping of a tube end or a tube has been made possible by the newly developed procedure for processing high-strength and ultra-high-strength materials. This revolutionises manufacturing, particularly in industrial applications where the requirements are set ever higher. And, straight tubes are formed into increasingly extreme shapes.
Lighter and stronger products
Incremental tube shaping can be used for weight…
Move of the Optocon AG in the year of its 20th anniversary
At the end of September Optocon AG moves to its new business headquarter at the Washingtonsstraße in Dresden. Due to an increasing demand for high-quality fiber optic measurement and because of the rising manpower as well as the economic growth of the company, the management of Optocon AG decided to prepare the next steps.
The new office and storage rooms impress by technically-advanced equipment, excellent infrastructural connection and modern comfort. This…
Well Connected: New Study on the European Market for Pipes by Ceresana
Large-scale pipeline projects are not only interesting for international politics, but also the industrial sector. Ceresana scrutinized the European market for pipes from top to bottom: The market research institutes expects demand for these products to rise to more than 51 million tonnes in 2021. Pipes are comparatively safe and environmentally friendly ways of transport and play an important role for supply and discharge in many sectors.
Pipelines Stimulating
In order to…
Open For New Materials: Ceresana analyzes the European market for closures
Plastic, metal or rather cork? Not only for wines caps and closures are an integral part of the packaging. Ceresana has analyzed the European market for closures in regard to the most diverse applications, for example the segments lemonades, water, fruit juices, beer, wine & spirits, but also foodstuffs or cosmetics & pharma. In the recently published study the market researchers forecast European demand for these everyday products to rise…
Laboratory Testing NDT Technical Coordinator to Present at 2014 ASNT Annual Conf …
HATFIELD, PA, October 3, 2014 – Phil Trach, NDT Technical Coordinator and Ultrasonic Testing Level III at Laboratory Testing Inc., will speak at the 2014 ASNT Conference. His presentation, entitled “Introducing Young People to NDT”, will be geared towards informing attendees about how to effectively prepare, practice, and present an introductory lesson in Nondestructive Testing to the younger generation, ranging from children of elementary school age through undergraduate university students…
How The PM700 Paramagnetic Analyzer Measures Oxygen Following The Newly Released …
With more than 30 years experience in oxygen analysis and moisture measurement, Systech Illinois provide efficient gas analysis solutions to a diverse range of industries worldwide.
Medical Gas standard USP37 was released earlier this year, and it requires a specific, selective and positive identification test using a paramagnetic signal.
Regular analysis of medical gas is required to ensure that the oxygen concentration is NLT 99.0% volume. Following the appropriate United…
A World First: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Xylene
Xylenes are aromatic, colorless liquids needed, e.g., for PET plastics, PVC plasticizers, fuels and solvents. In the now available analysis of the global market for xylene, the market research institute Ceresana provides data concerning individual xylene isomers: for the first time, markets for para-, ortho- and metaxylene split by important countries and regions are analyzed separately in a single study. Additional analyses cover corresponding application areas.
Considerable Increase in Asia-Pacific…
Shimco to Exhibit at MRO Europe 2014 in the Ontario Pavilion
MARKHAM, Ontario (October 01, 2014) – Shimco, a leader in manufacturing precision parts, laminated and edge bonded shims, tapers and spacers, announced today their participation at the MRO Europe exhibition to be held at IFEMA in Madrid, Spain from October 8-9, 2014. In the Ontario Pavilion booth #788 Shimco will present its extensive range of custom manufactured products of solid, laminated, edge bonded and tapered shims, laminated sheets and precision…
Expansion of the aerospace project portfolio
Since the third quarter a new IT – Consulting project for both A320neo as well as A330neo is part of the BPOut project portfolio, which is a great completion among the engineering and project management project for the A330, A350 and A380 aircraft manufacturing projects.
Scope of the project is the development and management of a controlling data base.
In the beginning the BPOut consultants have developed a concept to…
Ceresana Analyses the Global Market for Solvents
No matter if paints or adhesives, pharmaceutical drugs or cosmetics: solvents are immensely important in the manufacturing of many industrial goods. Ceresana publishes the most comprehensive report on the global market for solvents. According to this study, already published in its third edition, solvents valuing about US$25 billion were sold in 2013. Market analysts expect revenues to rise by another 4% p.a. Until 2021.
Disputed But Common
The largest consumers of solvents…
RS Industrial Introduces First-Ever Biodegradable Adhesive Dot
BUFORD, Ga., September 29, 2014 – RS Industrial, Inc., a leading industrial adhesives manufacturer and distributor, is proud to announce ECO-Squares™, the first-ever adhesive dots conscientiously developed from biodegradable materials.
“Meeting market expectation for a biodegradable hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive has been a central focus of RS Industrial,” said RSI Sustainability Advisor Matthew Ingerson. “As our customers focus on having biodegradable labels, bottles and packaging, we want to ensure their adhesive…
