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Test and Measurement
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Tablet Power at the Worksite
Imagine this maintenance scenario: Using a tablet computer, an electrician photographs a Quick Response code, or QR code, pasted on an electrical cabinet. Within seconds, the tablet locates a raft of detailed information specific to this piece…
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A secret weapon in condition monitoring
Torque monitoring is an ever-increasing technology trend, present in industries such as cement, marine and power. It provides users with a deeper understanding of the operational demands of their machines when it is difficult to diagnose a…
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2014 Pumpology School covers troubleshooting and maintenance
Port Orange, FL – Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co. Inc. held its 24th annual Pumpology School April 23-25, 2014, at its corporate facilities in Port Orange, FL.
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Instrumentation firm acquires competitor
Stamford, CT – Newport Electronics Inc. was merged into Omega Engineering Inc. at the start of 2014. Newport has been a supplier of high-precision test, measurement, process control and automation instrumentation for more than four…
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One-day MRO Expo opens tomorrow in Mississauga
Toronto – A new tabletop trade show, MRO Expo, has been organized for April 23, 2014, by Machinery & Equipment MRO magazine, Canada’s leading trade publication for Canadian industrial maintenance and operations engineers and…
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New MRO Expo to showcase the best industrial products
Toronto — Machinery & Equipment MRO magazine, Canada’s leading trade publication for Canadian industrial maintenance and operations engineers and managers, will showcase some of the country’s most innovative, practical,…
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EASA rebrands as ‘The ElectroMechanical Authority’
Bensenville, IL – Over the past 25 years, members of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) have changed in various ways to meet more and new demands of its their customers. They have added services and/or products to meet these…
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New mobile app is for fluid control and pneumatics
Novi, MI – ASCO Numatics, a manufacturer of fluid automation, flow control and pneumatics solutions, has introduced a mobile application for iPhone and Android devices.
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Ultrasound World conference celebrates 10th year
Clearwater, FL – Ultrasound World, which will be celebrating its tenth anniversary, will take place May 13-16, 2014, in Clearwater, FL, at the Clearwater Hilton. It will provide plant reliability professionals from around the world with the…
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Reliable Asset World conference set for May
Clearwater, FL – The Reliable Asset World conference will take place May 13-16, 2014, in Clearwater, FL. Organized by UE Systems, the conference will bring together reliability professionals from around the globe to discuss best practices in…
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3D laser imaging recreates power plant down to nuts and bolts
Toronto – The future is near. Several hundred Ontario engineers gathered at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on the night of March 6, 2014, to learn more about the magic of 3D laser imaging.
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IR window protects inspectors of high-energy equipment
The Fluke ClirVu CV series IR windows eliminate the need to open the panel door to take infrared camera readings, offering protection for electricians, engineers and inspectors who work around high-energy equipment. The windows are torture…
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Changes in senior management take place at FLIR Systems
Wilsonville, OR − At FLIR Systems Inc., William A. Sundermeier, president of the company’s Government Systems Division, has resigned to pursue other personal and business opportunities. Thomas A. Surran, most recently president of the…
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March PTDA conference designed to build executive leadership skills
Chicago, IL – The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will hold its Spring Leaders Conference March 2-4, 2014, in Nevada at the Vdara Hotel & Spa at Aria Las Vegas.
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Diagnosing motors with the push of a button
With advanced, user-friendly surge testers and windings analyzers, motor diagnostics now can be performed at the push of a button.
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Process measurement market to double over next decade
Austin, TX – An expanded product portfolio to address an untapped market for intelligent sensors in process manufacturing and production operations is being introduced by Emerson Process Management.
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Webinar on detecting bearing failure mechanisms set for September 25
Elmsford NY – Industry expert Andy Page, CMRP, of Allied Reliability Group, will discuss the various failure modes of bearings, how to detect them early and most importantly, how to avoid them, at a webinar sponsored by UE Systems Inc.,…
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Infrared instruments effective in troublshooting HVAC/R systems in summer heat
Mississauga, ON – With the summer heat upon us, HVAC/R systems should be tuned-up to run at maximum efficiency to avoid wasting energy, prevent system downtime, and reduce expensive emergency maintenance. An efficient way to start is to…
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Schneider Electric offers $5 billion for Invensys; other suitors may be in the wings
Rueil Malmaison, France – Schneider Electric SA is in talks about a 3.3-billion-pound (US$5 billion) offer for Britain’s Invensys Plc. Invensys said it disclosed the offer without Schneider’s consent, adding that there is no guarantee a firm…
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Order for thermal binoculars to support international counter-terrorism
Portland, OR – FLIR Systems Inc. has received a $16-million order for its Recon B2-FO integrated dual-channel thermal binoculars from an Asian government customer strategically allied with the United States. This longstanding FLIR customer is…
