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Twin-Wheel Casters
May 10, 2013 11:39 am | by Revvo Caster Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 2H Series twin-wheel casters feature a secure bolt-on, four-station directional lock that converts swivel casters into fixed casters for straight-line travel.
Cable Entry Seals
May 10, 2013 11:38 am | by Roxtec | Product Releases | CommentsThe Roxtec C RS T cable entry is available in four sizes and can handle cables or pipes with diameters ranging from 0.142 to 1.181 inches.
Ultraviolet LED Light
May 10, 2013 11:29 am | by Larson Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsCombining high intensity with extreme durability, this IP68 rated UV LED light bar is waterproof to three meters and produces a powerful ultraviolet light beam with a peak of 365 nanometer wavelength.
Ratcheting Socket Wrench
May 10, 2013 11:27 am | by Lowell Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe new 8C ratcheting socket wrench features four sockets that can handle the four most common nut sizes found in utility and construction work.
Aisle Shield
May 10, 2013 11:24 am | by Wireway Husky | Product Releases | CommentsAisle Shield is the economical answer to aisle safety and the increasing demands of regulatory agencies for fall protection into pallet rack aisles, says the company.
Order Fulfillment Automation
May 10, 2013 11:22 am | by Intelligrated® | Product Releases | CommentsGoKarts are ideal entry-level automated order fulfillment solutions that can be scaled to meet growing order volumes, explains the company.
Wireless Replenishment Kit
May 10, 2013 10:34 am | by Zebra Technologies Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to support and automate Lean manufacturing techniques, Material Flow eliminates the need for manual and labor intensive processes, says the company.
U.S. Officials Probe Corvette Headlamp Problem
May 10, 2013 10:26 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the low-beam headlights can go dark without warning on some Chevrolet Corvettes. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers more than 103,000 Corvettes from the 2005 through 2007 model years.
North Dakota Tops Nation In Rate Of Worker Deaths
May 10, 2013 10:25 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNorth Dakota has the highest rate of worker deaths in the nation, due in large part to the oil boom in the western part of the state in recent years, according to a new report from the AFL-CIO. There were 44 worker deaths in North Dakota in 2011, for a rate of 12.4 deaths per 100,000 workers.
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
May 10, 2013 10:23 am | by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsThe technology has many nicknames. Besides "wearable robot," the inventions also are called "electronic legs" or "powered exoskeletons." This version, called Indego, is among several competing products being used and tested in U.S. rehab hospitals that hold promise for people recovering from strokes or afflicted with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.
Ford Shareholders Reject Stock Proposal
May 10, 2013 10:21 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFord Motor Co. shareholders are again rejecting a proposal to dilute the Ford family's control over the company. At its annual meeting in Wilmington Thursday, Ford said 67 percent of shareholders voted against the proposal to make each Ford share worth one vote.
ArcelorMittal Affirms 2013 Targets Despite Q1 Loss
May 10, 2013 10:20 am | by Toby Sterling, Associated Press | News | CommentsArcelorMittal SA, the world's largest steelmaker, slumped to a first-quarter loss, even as the company's chief executive said restructuring efforts are starting to pay off and the steel market is stabilizing after a big reverse in the middle of last year.
Company Plans $1.5B Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant
May 10, 2013 10:18 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsState and local leaders in Grand Forks announced Thursday plans to build a new $1.5 billion nitrogen fertilizer production facility northwest of Grand Forks. Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Grand Forks Mayor Michael Brown were joined by others in announcing that Northern Plains Nitrogen intended to build the new facility.
Don’t Get Wrapped Too Tight
May 10, 2013 8:05 am | by Greg Cober, Altra Industrial Motion Product Training Manager | Articles | CommentsA properly installed wrap spring clutch/brake will provide millions of cycles for applications where repetitive motion is needed. Care to insure proper mounting will achieve the best possible life and performance in repeating applications.
Why Manufacturers Need To Bulletproof Their Virtualized IT Environments
May 10, 2013 8:00 am | by Frank Hill, Stratus Technologies | Articles | CommentsToday, many popular manufacturing applications are certified for virtualization and with good reason. The benefits of virtualization, including cost control, higher productivity, and better long-term planning, are indisputable. Yet, some manufacturing engineers and plant IT departments are missing out on these benefits because they think virtualization involves too much risk — a point of view that is not entirely without merit.
