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Manufacturing Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing Manufacturing Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing
AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology

AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology recognized the Obama Administrations "Manufacturing Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing" released yesterday as an important step in strengthening our country's beleaguered manufacturing sector.
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Eaton, SimEx-Iwerks Mark 20 Years of Thrilling Theatergoers Eaton, SimEx-Iwerks Mark 20 Years of Thrilling Theatergoers
Edited By Elizabeth Engler Modic, Senior Editor

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that 2009 marks its 20th year working with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment to entertain global audiences through motion-based seating powered by Eatons hydraulics components.
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Industry Report

In 2005, fluid power product manufacturers, including aerospace, had shipments of $12,686.0 million, an increaes of 9.4% from $11,596.1 million reported in 2004.

Hydraulic and pneumatic valves increased 10.7% to $3,118.3 million in 2005, from $2,817.7 million in 2004. Fittings and assemblies for tubing and hose, excluding plumbers' brass goods, increased 9.2% to $2,818.2 million in 2005, from $2,580.9 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, actuators, accumulators, cushions and non-vehicular shock absorbers increased by 11.8% to $3,508.0 million in 2005, frm $3,137.0 million in 2004. Compressed air and gas dryers and lubricators decreased 3.9% to $67.4 million in 2005, from $70.2 million in 2004. Filters of hydraulic and pneumatic systems increased 0.8% to $550.1 million in 2005, from $545.6 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors and hydrostatic transmillion components increased 7.4% to $2,625.0 million in 2005, from $2,444.6 million in 2004.

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IMTS Names September 13, 2010, Inspiration Day
IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show management will host the first-ever Industry Inspiration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference. IMTS is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with thousands of exhibitors and more than 91,000 visitors.

Harsco Corporation Appoints New Executive
Worldwide industrial services company Harsco Corporation announced today that Paul O'Kelly has joined the Company's global leadership team to head the European region of the Company's Harsco Infrastructure business group.

Uday Yadav Appointed EVP, Eaton Business Systems
Eaton Corp. announced that it has appointed Uday Yadav as executive vice president - Eaton Business System.

IFPS Launches Electronic Controls Specialist Certification
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has launched its Electronic Controls Specialist (CFPECS) certification. Candidates may register for the CFPECS Certification test by visiting www.ifps.org; testing will begin March 2010. Certification requires successful completion of a three-hour written test. IFPS Members may download a complimentary study manual; non-members may purchase the manual.

Fritsche Students Energized About Engineering Airways
At the sixth annual sySTEMnow (Strengthening our Youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) conference Oct. 20, 2009, Fritsche Middle School and P&H Mining were presented with the Stemmy Partnership Award for the successful implementation of the Project Lead the Way program.

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Environmental Safety & Health Manager
Posted: Aug 20, 2008
Company: HEICO Corporation
Location: Hollywood, FL
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Link: https://heico.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=149&lcid=en-US

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Emerging Technologies

DANAHER MOTION'S NEW SQIO SYNQNET I/O MODULES FACILITATE SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF CUSTOM I/O HARDWARE DANAHER MOTION'S NEW SQIO SYNQNET I/O MODULES FACILITATE SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF CUSTOM I/O HARDWARE
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Danaher Motion introduces SQIO οΎ– the only SynqNet I/O interface boards available that allow high volume machine builders to seamlessly integrate their custom analog and/or digital I/O hardware with complex, high performance motion into a SynqNet network architecture. continue reading

Industrial Hoses Industrial Hoses
Parker Hannifin

E-Z Form Hose provides extreme flexibility while retaining full-flow performance. continue reading

Voltage-to-Current Converter Voltage-to-Current Converter
Delta Computer Systems, Inc.

The VC2124 provides a convenient way to set full scale current to match valve requirements, limit maximum current, or set optimum working ranges while converting ±10V inputs into current outputs. continue reading
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