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Safety At Deadly China Plant 'Extremely Chaotic'
June 7, 2013 11:02 am | by Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press | News | CommentsChina's workplace safety agency said negligence among factory managers and government inspectors caused "extremely chaotic" work-safety conditions at a poultry plant where a deadly fire killed 120 workers this week. Safety exits were blocked at the Jilin Baoyuanfeng Poultry Co. plant and managers neglected to hold required safety drills or worker education, State Administration of Work Safety head Yang Dongliang said.
Arraignment Set In Kevlar Trade Secrets Case
June 7, 2013 11:02 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAttorneys for a South Korean company accused of stealing the Kevlar body armor recipe from the DuPont Co. are due in federal court in Virginia. Kolon Industries will be arraigned Friday morning in U.S. District Court in Richmond. Kolon is charged in a six-count federal indictment with theft of trade secrets, conspiracy to convert trade secrets and obstruction of justice.
U.S. Employers Add 175K Jobs, Rate Up To 7.6 Percent
June 7, 2013 11:02 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThe U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in May, a gain that shows employers are hiring at a still-modest but steady pace despite government spending cuts and higher taxes. The unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent from 7.5 percent in April, the Labor Department said Friday.
Robot Action Connected To Human Thought
June 7, 2013 11:01 am | by AssociatedPress | Videos | CommentsThought controlled robots are no longer science fiction: An international team of scientists is working to connect human thought patterns to robotic actions. Controlled humanoids present a new world of mobility for some and a disaster clean-up tool for others.
PCI Express Serial Interface
June 7, 2013 11:01 am | by Sealevel | Product Releases | CommentsThe 7203e PCI Express serial interface provides two optically isolated serial ports, each individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.
Limited Edition Camouflage Pliers
June 7, 2013 10:58 am | by Klein Tools | Product Releases | CommentsThe 2000 Series Side-Cutting Pliers feature a plastic-dipped camouflage handle design and a distinct black-oxide plier head with a special laser-etched “Support Our Troops” logo.
Vibration Monitoring Technologies
June 7, 2013 10:55 am | by Meggitt | Product Releases | CommentsSimple changes from custom cable assemblies and output connectors to frequency response and output sensitivity can result in significant cost savings and confidence in data integrity.
Room Temp Curing Epoxy
June 7, 2013 10:53 am | by Master Bond | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing a non-halogen filler, EP21FRNS-2 passes UL 94V-0 testing for flame retardancy in potting, encapsulation, and casting applications.
SpinTec™ Drench Shower
June 7, 2013 10:51 am | by Bradley | Product Releases | CommentsFor emergency situations when every second counts, the SpinTec™ drench shower provides a superior washdown, says the company.
ER-Style Ball Bearings
June 7, 2013 10:49 am | by Baldor Electric Company | Product Releases | CommentsThese Dodge-manufactured products employ snap-ring retention to securely fit the cylindrical outer diameter into user equipment.
Scalewatcher Treatment
June 7, 2013 10:47 am | by Scalewatcher | Product Releases | CommentsAccording to the company, the patented Scalewatcher process can extend the life of a user’s capital investments and reduce maintenance costs.
Optically Clear Adhesive
June 7, 2013 10:45 am | by Henkel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsA new Loctite® Primer and Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive (LOCA) combination cures in less than 90 minutes in shadowed areas where light cannot penetrate during UV cure processes.
Radial Shaft Seals
June 7, 2013 10:43 am | by SKF | Product Releases | CommentsA new advanced version of SPEEDI-SLEEVE radial shaft seals is an ideal solution to restore malfunctioning sealing systems without requiring machine disassembly or shaft regrinding, says the company.
Chemlube® Plus Lubricants
June 7, 2013 10:41 am | by Ultrachem | Product Releases | CommentsThe Chemlube Plus Series is fully compatible with most OEM Rotary Screw compressor oils and can be used to top off and replace existing fluids, says the company.
Constant Volume Fume Hood
June 7, 2013 10:39 am | by HEMCO Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe VaraFlow baffle system directs the air through the fume chamber and through the exhaust outlet with minimum turbulence and maximum airflow efficiency, says the company.
