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Filtered d-Sub Adapters

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:54:00 GMT

Corry Micronics releases for production filtered d-Sub connector adapters. Ceramic tubular adapters are used in applications requiring high levels of attenuation or where the interfering signals cover a wide range of frequencies...

Color Master - Color Formulation And Quality Assurance Software

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:16:39 GMT

Color Formulation and Quality Assurance Software

Brochure: RETOX RTO VOC Abatement Portfolio

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 04:00:00 GMT

Each RETOX RTO system that we provide is custom engineered for each client's specific VOC control application with no two ever alike. Please contact our team of RTO specialists who welcome the opportunity to provide you with the most cost effective air pollution solution for your VOC Abatement project

Product Overview: Epicor Manufacturing For Automotive

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:31:00 GMT

Epicor PLM is the product data and document management system that supervises the entire process, the product life history, in conjunction with the ERP system. Workflow management, scan and plot management, as well as document viewing in large heterogeneous networks and over the Internet, complete the range of powerful Epicor PLM features employed.

Article: Rubber Industry On The Road To New ISO Standards

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:55:00 GMT

In order to achieve higher efficiency when carrying out quality tests, the Japan Rubber Manufacture Association aims to establish moisture determination with the halogen drying method as laid out in the new ISO standard. METTLER TOLEDO's expertise provides the most suitable method. By Mettler-Toledo, Inc.

The MathWorks Introduces Simulink PLC Coder

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The MathWorks today announced Simulink PLC Coder, a new product that generates IEC 61131 structured text for programmable logic controller (PLC) and programmable automation controller (PAC) devices. This advancement enables Model-Based Design for manufacturing and power generation equipment controlled by PLCs and PACs. With Simulink PLC Coder, engineers can automatically generate code for industrial control systems, including closed-loop and supervisory control applications.

Datasheet: Color iMatch

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:19:47 GMT

An intelligent solution for formulating paint, plastics, or textiles. This package enables quick, accurate color analysis and the capability to optimize every formula for cost and color accuracy. Available in four levels for specific formulation requirements

Datasheet: Color-Eye� 7000A

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Color-Eye� 7000A is a premium reference grade spectrophotometer known for its superior inter-instrument agreement and reliability. Used by leading color suppliers worldwide, Color-Eye� 7000A makes the ideal foundation for a color management system, especially for those who want to establish digital color standards for their supply chains

Datasheet: Color iT7

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:15:00 GMT

A full-featured reference instrument for reliable digital workflow and error-free measurement of textile, plastic, coated, liquid, and brightened samples. An embedded NetProfiler system combines with self-diagnostic, and auto-configure functions ensuring consistent, precise performance

Datasheet: Color iT5

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:13:00 GMT

A flexible instrument for accurate, high-volume production measurement of a wide variety of samples sizes, shapes, textures, and opacity levels. An embedded NetProfiler system combines with self-diagnostic, and auto-configure functions ensures consistent, precise performance

Datasheet: SpectroSyncT

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:11:58 GMT

Reduce color discrepancies and increase operating efficiency with this versatile, easy-to-use profiling software that improves instrument agreement throughout a manufacturing supply chain. SpectroSync works with X-RiteColor Master v8.0, Windows-based software that allows for complete color measurement in a single package

Datasheet: TeleFlashT Compact

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Track and correct color errors in real time with this versatile quality control system that provides non-contact measurement and continuous reporting. Ideal for lab or light- to medium-volume production runs, this modular unit provides consistent color measurement for virtually any material and in the harshest operating environments. For excellent agreement between your on-line Teleflash and the laboratory

Datasheet: SP64

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:07:45 GMT

The SP64 is a spherical hand held spectrophotometer, with a special PROJECT and JOBS mode and switchable apertures, designed to meet the performance and feature capabilities necessary for diverse color measurement applications

Datasheet: SP60

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:04:00 GMT

The SP60 is a spherical hand held spectrophotometer designed to meet the performance and feature capabilities necessary for diverse color measurement applications

Electric Car Manufacturer Optimal Energy Adopts Dassault Systemes V6 PLM Solution

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Dassault Syst�mes (DS), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that Optimal Energy, South African car manufacturer, will develop Joule, Africa's first battery-powered vehicle, with the DS V6 solutions. Optimal Energy will rely on Dassault Syst�mes CATIA and ENOVIA V6 for product design and data management

Case Study: Automotive Paint Finishing

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:18:00 GMT

The customer upgraded painting operations at their southern California facility, triggering the requirement to add abatement equipment for controlling emissions of paint solvents to the environment. By Munters Corporation - Dehumidification Division

Toyota's Lentz, Ford's Farley Added To Automaker Panel At NADA/IHS Global Insight Automotive Forum 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Toyota's James Lentz and Ford's Jim Farley have been added to an expert panel of top automaker executives who will offer their insight and perspectives on the auto industry at the NADA/IHS Global Insight Automotive Forum 2010 on March 30 in New York. The forum is hosted by the New York International Auto Show

AutoZone To Present At The 31st Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:41:00 GMT

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) today announced it will present at the 31st Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 9, 2010

Microtune's Automotive Amplifier Chip Deployed In BYD Cars Targeted For China Market

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Microtune�, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUNE) today announced that its multi-standard automotive antenna amplifier, the MT1119, is being deployed in the automobiles of BYD Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China. The MT1119 is currently used in BYD's fuel-based sedans and all-electric vehicles.

GM Embraces Manufacturing Transformation With Apriso And HP At Chevrolet Volt Battery Assembly Operations

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:40:00 GMT

Apriso, a leading provider of adaptive software solutions for global manufacturing operations management, and HP today announced General Motors has selected and is implementing an Apriso solution to expand visibility into and control over battery manufacturing and supply chain operations

Bentley Unveils New OpenPlant Products And Announces Value-Creative Pricing

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:26:00 GMT

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for the infrastructure that sustains our world, recently unveiled three innovative Bentley OpenPlant products: Bentley OpenPlant Modeler V8i, Bentley OpenPlant ModelServer V8i, and Bentley OpenPlant Isometrics Manager V8i.

Power Efficiency And Macel Elevation Engineering Sign Agreement To Provide Motor Efficiency Controllers In Spain And Portugal

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:43:00 GMT

Power Efficiency Corporation, a clean tech company focused on efficiency technologies for electric motors, has entered into a formal distribution agreement with Macel Ingenier�a de Elevaci�n S.L. (Macel Elevation Engineering) to supply Motor Efficiency Controllers (MECs) to the elevator and escalator markets in Spain and Portugal

Motonic Selects VICTREX PEEK Polymer For Valve Seats In Compressed Natural Gas Regulators

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:47:00 GMT

When Motonic Corporation, a leader in engineering technology and manufacturer of advanced parts for automobile engines, wanted to improve on traditional technology, it chose VICTREX PEEK polymer to replace metal for the valve seats used in the pressure regulators in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles

Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership With City Of Houston

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:16:00 GMT

The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Houston to advance zero-emission mobility in the city by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread adoptions of electric cars

Velozzi To Integrate Capstone C65 And C30 Microturbines Into Electric Supercar And Sports Crossover Vehicle

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Capstone Turbine Corporation (Nasdaq:CPST) today announced that Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will become the first auto company to integrate Capstone's ultra-clean C65 and C30 microturbines into a electric supercar and a crossover vehicle.

TAAP Data Capture Mobile Software Triumphs At MCN Show

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:37:00 GMT

Triumph - the largest British automotive manufacturer, producing around 50,000 motorcycles a year - used TAAP's Data Capture mobile software on a rental basis, to collect leads at the recent Motorcycle News (MCN) show. With a comprehensive network of professional dealerships, Triumph offers test rides throughout the UK

Application Note: Automotive 600V/m Radar Pulse Test Solution

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:09:00 GMT

By Jason Smith, Sr. Applications Engineer, AR
There are many hazardous electrical events in the environment that can have adverse effects on the systems of a vehicle, causing potentially unsafe situations. These events can be generated by "off-vehicle" as well as "on-vehicle" sources and can either be natural or man-made. To protect against these events automobile manufacturers have developed ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards to test electronic components and whole vehicles. One known manmade event is the Radar Pulse used by military and airports to track aircraft. This high intensity RF field is directed up into the sky but sometimes can be detected on the surface where it could possibly affect the electronics of an automobile...

Case Study: Century-Old Finlay's Future Looks Bright With X-Rite

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:40:00 GMT

Originally founded in Hartford CT at the end of the 19th century, Finlay is now in its 133rd year in business. Today, the award-winning company employs over 100 people and is one of the most successful and innovative printing and marketing solution firms in North America. Finlay's customers tend to be highly branded companies in a variety of markets including: education, corporate, retail point-of-sale, financial services and design. By X-Rite, Inc.

Planar Selected To Provide Thin Film Electroluminescent Technology To Dytecna Systems Engineering (UK) For Military Vehicle Displays

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its proprietary thin film electroluminescent (TFEL) display technology has been chosen by United Kingdom-based Dytecna Systems Engineering for its new Crew Information Screen (CIS) design

Datasheet: Farnsworth Munsell Dichotomous D-15 Test

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:09:00 GMT

The Farnsworth-Munsell Dichotomous D-15 Test is an abridged version of the 100 Hue Test for screening color vision defects only. The D-15 Test is intended for the detection of color vision defects such as red-green and blue-yellow deficiencies as opposed to color acuity.

Datasheet: MatchRite iVue Spectrophotometer

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:40:00 GMT

Working with ColorDesigner 10.3 software, the new MatchRite® iVue™ spectrophotometer makes your associates the experts while adding value to your customers' shopping experience by increasing in-store uptime, improving first-time right color match and reducing service costs and overall costs of ownership.

Toyota Reveals Redesigned 2011 Avalon At Chicago Auto Show

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:22:00 GMT

Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Evoking a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable, the new Avalon possesses a distinctive new exterior style while offering a restyled interior rich with premium touch points and practical new technologies

White Paper: Tool Path Dramatically Increasing Manufacturing Efficiency

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:07:00 GMT

TrueMill is a significant milestone step in the long history of machining. TrueMill is the name for a patented set of discoveries centered on controlling tool engagement while machining a part of almost any type or material. By controlling the tool's engagement with the material, TrueMill has repeatedly proven to greatly increase material removal rates (MRR), decrease cycle times and extend tool life.

Product Overview: Value-Added Services

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:06:25 GMT

Corry Micronics recently announced the introduction of its RF housing machining, assembly, and testing services. The turn-key program includes machining and plating the housing, installing the solder-in filters, hermetic seal and environmental testing services, and electrical and mechanical qualification. Product performance testing services, after the filters are installed into the housings, include temperature cycling, gross and fine leak testing, and capacitance and voltage break down testing.

X-Rite - Enterprise Color Management (ECM) Solutions

Wed, 06 Oct 2004 04:00:00 GMT

When it comes to color technology, industry leaders are choosing X-Rite Enterprise Color Management (ECM) solutions - solutions that ensure accurate, repeatable color throughout global supply chains. From color measurement and control to communication and compliance, we are helping today's global specifiers and suppliers improve and enhance their color approval programs.

Case Study: X-Rite Dynamic Numerical Analysis (xDNA)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:02:00 GMT

The power of xDNA was never more apparent than when a major European automaker experienced difficulties on its production line when body panels painted at the factory using a popular silver metallic color suddenly didn't appear to match the bumper fascia supplied by an outside vendor.

Kia Rio And Rondo Named 2010 Consumer Guide® Automotive Recommended Vehicles

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its popular subcompact and midsize CUV, the 2010 Rio and Rondo, have been selected as 2010 Consumer Guide Automotive Recommended Vehicles. Consumer Guide Automotive, the leading online consumer-focused and trusted resource for authoritative and objective reports on new and used vehicles, selected both vehicles for their offerings of quality, comfort, function and value

Siemens PLM Software's Technology Used By Almost All Automakers Participating In The Washington Auto Show

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:01:00 GMT

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that its technology enabled the development and manufacture of more than 90 percent of the vehicles that top selling automakers are exhibiting at this year's Washington Auto Show

New ActivEngage Program Helps Toyota Dealers By Providing Consumers Recall Information And Communication On Auto Dealer Websites

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:50:00 GMT

ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premium dealer chat software with business intelligence, recently announced the launch of a unique program to help Toyota dealers communicate recall information to customers on dealership websites via live chat. ActivEngage proactively compiled all relevant recall information and details, including information from their Toyota dealers

ESCORT Inc. Announces New Automotive Safety Product: ESCORT Guardian Alert� Reverse Obstacle Detection System

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:55:00 GMT

ESCORT Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories, announced today the continued expansion of its world class product line by entering into a new licensing agreement with Sense Technologies Inc. ("Sense Technologies")

eLead Launches Bundled Solution At NADA, February 13-15

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:38:00 GMT

The industry leading automotive CRM and marketing provider, eLead, announced today the company will introduce an aggressively priced bundled solution at NADA (National Automobile Dealers' Association), February 13-15 in Orlando, Florida

Avago Technologies Announces 2.5 Amp Automotive Gate Drive Optocoupler With Integrated Desaturation Detection And Fault Status Feedback

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a new compact extended temperature automotive grade optocoupler for use in hybrid electronic vehicles. Avago's ACPL-36JV 2.5 Amp optocoupler incorporates an integrated desaturation detection and fault status feedback system while offering superior performance over a wide operating temperature range from -40 to +105 degrees-C

DS3400 Series: Rugged Bar Code Scanners

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:21:00 GMT

The Symbol DS3400 Series of rugged scanners brings high performance data capture to harsh industrial environments. Using digital imaging technology, this family of scanners quickly and accurately captures 1D and 2D bar codes, images and direct part marks.