Saturday, June 30, 2007
Auburn Engineering Adds Linear Vibration Welding Capabilities; Prototype Company Helps Manufacturers Close Gap in Joining Applications for Thermoplast
Rochester Hills, Mich. (PRWEB) June 30, 2007 -- Auburn Engineering, Inc., leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, has recently added linear vibration welding capabilities to their prototype development services. Linear vibration welding is a frictional application between two or more plastic parts that is capable of creating strong, air-tight welds in thermoplastic parts.
By offering customers the ability to produce vibration welding, Auburn Engineering closes the gap between manufacturing of plastics and assembly. Auburn is capable of using its existing CNC tooling resources to build custom vibration fixtures in-house. The in-house capability to create parts and vibration welding without third party outsourcing yields faster lead times, reduced fixture costs, and provides a competitive edge in vibration welding trials.
By offering customers the ability to produce vibration welding, Auburn Engineering closes the gap between manufacturing of plastics and assembly. Auburn is capable of using its existing CNC tooling resources to build custom vibration fixtures in-house. The in-house capability to create parts and vibration welding without third party outsourcing yields faster lead times, reduced fixture costs, and provides a competitive edge in vibration welding trials.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs Faces Shortage of Skilled Labor for Construction Equipment Industry
Orange Park, FL (PRWEB) June 27, 2007 -- Construction Equipment Industry is in need, as the increasing demand for new construction calls attention to the equally, increasing shortage of skilled labor workers to fill Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs.
As long as Construction Equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, and skid steer loaders, sit idle, construction companies lose money, eventually, driving up the costs of construction and lengthening job completion times. As one Heavy Equipment Operator put it: "If it's a three-man job and I'm the only one here qualified to run the equipment - then, it takes a bit longer! Good money though."
As long as Construction Equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, and skid steer loaders, sit idle, construction companies lose money, eventually, driving up the costs of construction and lengthening job completion times. As one Heavy Equipment Operator put it: "If it's a three-man job and I'm the only one here qualified to run the equipment - then, it takes a bit longer! Good money though."
Pre-certified High Performance Plastics Now Available for Life Science Applications
Reading, PA USA (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (Quadrant EPP) has introduced the first high performance plastic machining stock that carries certifications for conformance to ISO 10993-1 and USP Class VI standards. The initial product offering designated Ketron® PEEK LSG (life science grade) is certified for applications requiring bodily contact for a maximum of 24 hours.
Key Leaders From General Motors and Whirlpool To Join Keynote Speaker Line-Up for CPDA's PLM Road Map (trademark) 2007
Stamford, CT, (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 -- Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA), a provider of critical analyses for PLM decisions, announces that Detlef Bielohlawek, Global Director - CAD and Visualization, General Motors and Dr. Thomas Gielda, Director, Global Mechanical Structures and Systems, Whirlpool Corporation will join Dr. Durward K. Sobek and Michael Kennedy with keynote presentations at its annual PLM Road Map conference, to be held at The Inn at St. John's, Plymouth, Michigan on September 19 and 20.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Steel Pipes & Tubes Market to Cross 103 Million Tons by 2010, According to a New Report
San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- A new report released by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. "Fiber Optic Sensors: A Global Strategic Business Report" provides a comprehensive review of detailed company profiles and enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The study also analyzes market data and analytics in volume sales for regions such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of World by the following product segments - Electric Resistance Welded Pipes (Mechanical Steel Tubing, Structural Tubing, Structural Steel Pipes, Pressure Tubing, Standard Pipes, Oil Country Tubular Goods, and Line Pipes); Seamless Pipes & Tubes; Continuous Welded Pipes & Tubes; and Gas Spiral Welded Pipes & Tubes.
Steel is being realized as an essential material for strengthening existing installations and infrastructure. Primary application sectors for these products include nuclear, construction, automotive, oil and natural gas, steam generation, and metal processing industries. Steel products such as steel pipes & tubes, beams, rods etc., are used for a number of applications, including oil & and gas industry, petrochemical industry, construction industry, energy, transportation, automotive industry, and others. The US represents the world's largest steel pipes and tubes market and is projected to account for over 40 million tons by 2009. There is high growth potential for segments such as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and structural tubes. Electric resistance welded pipes market is projected to cross 41 million tons by 2009, growing at a compounded annual rate of over 3.4% during the ten-year analysis period. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are among the fastest growing steel pipes and tubes markets owing to high economic growth with increased activity in sectors such as oil, power, and refineries. Asia-Pacific steel pipes and tubes market is projected to register a CAGR of over 3% over the ten-year analysis period.
Steel is being realized as an essential material for strengthening existing installations and infrastructure. Primary application sectors for these products include nuclear, construction, automotive, oil and natural gas, steam generation, and metal processing industries. Steel products such as steel pipes & tubes, beams, rods etc., are used for a number of applications, including oil & and gas industry, petrochemical industry, construction industry, energy, transportation, automotive industry, and others. The US represents the world's largest steel pipes and tubes market and is projected to account for over 40 million tons by 2009. There is high growth potential for segments such as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and structural tubes. Electric resistance welded pipes market is projected to cross 41 million tons by 2009, growing at a compounded annual rate of over 3.4% during the ten-year analysis period. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are among the fastest growing steel pipes and tubes markets owing to high economic growth with increased activity in sectors such as oil, power, and refineries. Asia-Pacific steel pipes and tubes market is projected to register a CAGR of over 3% over the ten-year analysis period.
Global Fiber Optic Sensors Market to Cross $650 Million by 2010, According to New Report
San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- A new report released by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., "Fiber Optic Sensors: A Global Strategic Business Report", provides a comprehensive review of the prevailing trends, opportunities, demand forecasts, product overviews, players, and competition. The report offers detailed company profiles and enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The study also analyzes market data and analytics in value sales for regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World by the following product segments - Extrinsic Fiber Optic Sensors and Intrinsic Fiber Optic Sensors.
Manufacturer of Heat Transfer Products Rolls Out New Hydronic Boiler
Pulaski, NY (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) June 18, 2007 –- Fulton, a global manufacturer of heat transfer products, is proud to introduce the Pulse 2000 Hydronic Low Emissions Boiler (PHW 2000LE). The PHW 2000LE is pre-certified to South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1146.2 with consistent NOx emissions of less than 30 PPM at all firing rates. Existing Pulse Hydronic boilers can also be retrofitted to meet the low emissions standards set forth by SCAQMD Rule 1146.2.The low emissions design provides all the advantages of the natural Pulse combustion process in an even more environmentally friendly design; making it the perfect boiler for installation in sustainable buildings where low emissions are requested.
Durable goods orders fall, stir growth fears
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New orders for long-lasting U.S.-made manufactured goods tumbled sharply in May, the government said on Wednesday, raising doubts about the strength of the factory sector and business expansion plans. Orders for durable goods, items meant to last at least three years, slid a larger-than-expected 2.8 percent after a 1.1 percent April rise, a Commerce Department report showed.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Green Building and Sustainability Embraced by Health Care Industry
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 25, 2007 -- Green building and sustainability as it is being incorporated into the health care industry’s construction projects is the focus of a new study by McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC) that has just been released in conjunction with report sponsors Johns Manville, Turner Construction Company and the U.S. Green Building Council. The Health Care Green Building SmartMarketTM Report, was published and made available to the public on June 14, 2007.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Canada's New Government Invests Over $416,000 in Alberta's Emerging Biofuels Industry
Rick Casson, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today announced that Canada's New Government is investing more than $416,000 in three southern Alberta projects to help the emerging biofuels industry.
