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Thermocoupling Made Easy
October 26, 2009 5:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Thermocouple Mini-Grabbers from Electronic Development Labs (EDL, Danville, VA) provide a continuous thermocouple connection from bare wires to the measuring instrument without the need to attach plugs. The continuous thermocouple material, from trip to mini plug, offers a better and more convenient connection when compared to copper wire, according to the company.
'Insourcing' A Boon To Mississippian Economy
October 26, 2009 4:47 am | by David Tortorano, AP Writer | News | CommentsGULFPORT, Miss. (AP) -- It's hard to come up with an example that better shows the dual nature of awarding a project to a company with foreign roots than the ongoing controversy over a $40 billion Air Force aerial tanker. Boeing Co. supporters say a win by European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co.
Biden To Announce Plans For Ex-GM Delaware Plant
October 26, 2009 4:38 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce Tuesday that a California luxury automaker will build plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at a former General Motors plant in Delaware. The White House said Sunday that Biden, a former senator from Delaware, will make a major announcement about the future of the former GM plant in Wilmington, Delaware, along with Delaware Gov.
Survey: Job Hiring To Speed Up In Next 6 Months
October 26, 2009 4:28 am | by Betsy Vereckey, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsCHICAGO (AP) — Results from a new economic survey may ease concerns about rising unemployment and its effect on consumer spending, as forecasters say more employers appear willing to hire in the coming months. The latest quarterly survey from the National Association for Business Economics, set for release on Monday, shows that unemployment is moderating.
GAO: FDA Ignores Follow-Ups On Ineffective Drugs
October 26, 2009 4:23 am | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has allowed drugs for cancer and other diseases to stay on the market even when follow-up studies showed they didn't extend patients' lives, say congressional investigators. A report due out Monday from the Government Accountability Office also shows that the FDA has never pulled a drug off the market due to a lack of required follow-up about its actual benefits — even when such information is more than a decade overdue.
Swine Flu Vaccine, Hot Off The Production Line
October 26, 2009 4:17 am | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday the swine flu vaccine "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line." But at the same time, she acknowledged delays in getting a sufficient supply for all those demanding it.
China Cooperating With U.S. Over Drywall Scandal
October 26, 2009 4:13 am | News | CommentsBEIJING (AP) — China is helping American officials investigate reports of contaminated Chinese drywall after thousands of American homeowners complained the building material made them sick or damaged their houses, a top U.S. safety official said Monday. Consumer Products Safety Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum said that her Chinese counterparts have provided technical help and are working with the U.
Recycling On A Massive Scale
October 23, 2009 11:09 am | by Dave Brandt, Nucor Corp. | Articles | CommentsSteel companies are constantly refining their recycling operations to make the process more efficient and environmentally friendly. At Nucor, we place a high value on being stewards of our environmental resources, and to that end we have become the largest recycler in North America. In 2005, we purchased the Marion Steel Company in Marion, Ohio, which gave us a location central to nearly 60 percent of the steel consumption in the United States.
Bring Your Light Anywhere
October 23, 2009 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsEZ-Red (Deposit on the Delaware, NY) has introduces a magnetic clip accessory for the Extreme Light XL3000—the XL3000MAG. The clip features strong neodymium magnets covered with durable, non-scratch rubber. Using the magnetic clip, the XL3000 will attach to any steel surface for more versatility.
Multi-Tipped Blow Gun
October 23, 2009 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsCoilhouse Pneumatics (East Brunswick, NJ) has released the Typhoon blow gun line makes blow-off and clean 132oup easy. The new OSHA-compliant tips are designed specifically for the Typhoon and include: A pinpoint tip for a precise air stream to clean crevices.
Mini-LEDs
October 23, 2009 9:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Magnalight.com website from Larson Electronics (Kemp, TX) has added to its range of explosion-proof and general area LED lighting with a series smaller than a quarter. The LEDSM30 and LEDSM30MW draw only 30mA and operate on 12 volts DC, and are waterproof, dustproof, and US Coast Guard-certified ignition proof.
Nothing Is Too Complex
October 23, 2009 9:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmron Electronics LLC (Schaumburg, IL) has introduced its compact Trajexia motion controller module that integrates into CJ-Series PLCs to handle complex motion tasks for up to 30 serves or inverters. The module is fully compatible with a variety of processors (CJ1M, CJ1G, and CJ1H), and advanced programmable automation controllers.
Nucor: 'Global Warming Legislation' Decides Plant Site
October 23, 2009 5:02 am | by Alan Sayre, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The head of steelmaker Nucor Corp. indicated Thursday that the possible cost of any carbon legislation that emerges from Congress is still a key concern as the company decides whether to build a pig iron plant in Louisiana or South America. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company is considering a site near Convent in St.
Simonton Windows Rehires 200 Thanks To Tax Credits
October 23, 2009 4:56 am | News | CommentsELLENBORO, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Commerce Secretary, Sen. Jay Rockefeller and Gov. Joe Manchin are scheduled to make a joint appearance at Simonton Windows. The Commerce Department says Friday's event is being held to show how President Obama's administration is helping create jobs.
Winning A Fight With Tabasco (And Other Diversions)
October 23, 2009 4:46 am | by by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | Blogs | CommentsMy friends and I like to play a lot of off-the-cuff word games. For example, my friend posed this question to the group last night: If you were able to ride any animal, real or fictional, into battle, which would it be? The eventual winner, by group vote, was Falkor—the giant flying dog from The NeverEnding Story .
