Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:59:34 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/ MeetingsNews en-us http://measurementmedia.com/images/logo.gif http://measurementmedia.com/ mmedia@mrpyro.com http://measurementmedia.com/Article1241.html April 2008 Special Issue The MRS Bulletin published a special issue focused on Energy in April 2008. This special issue of MRS Bulletin, Harnessing Materials for Energy, explored materials solutions to the energy puzzle—delivering an understandable, useful, and authoritative guide that can form the foundation for future research, global collaborations and informed discussions by the broad community. The issue follows the full energy chain including production, storage, distribution, use, and efficiency. The articles are designed to present an objective and global view of the energy challenges within each energy sector and the promising transformational materials research directions for meeting these challenges as far into the future as is scientifically feasible to consider (targeting 10-, 25-, and 50-year outlooks). Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:59:34 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1240.html A must-have for any engineer working with fluid control Plainville, CT, USA -- (Vocus/PRWEB ) -- At more than 336 pages and in full color, Gems all-new Sensors, Controls and Fluidic Systems catalog featuring fluid level, flow & pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves and proximity switches showcases their most comprehensive product selection yet. This desktop resource features numerous sensors and controls not offered in previous catalog editions. These include all-new electro-optic level switches, ultrasonic level sensors, float type level sensors, Warrick® conductivity level and solid-state controls, new high-accuracy pressure transducers, a complete new line of solenoid valves, new pressure switches, new flow sensors and proximity sensors. Add to this, countless updates to Gems favorites such as RotorFlow® & TurboFlow® sensors and SureSite Indicators, and it is apparent that this new catalog is a must-have for any engineer working with fluid control. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:43:04 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1239.html of Photovoltaic Modules: ASTM E2481 - 08 W. Conshohocken PA, USA -- The design of a photovoltaic module or system intended to provide safe conversion of the sun's radiant energy into useful electricity must take into consideration the possibility of partial shadowing of the module(s) during operation. This test method describes a procedure for verifying that the design and construction of the module provides adequate protection against the potential harmful effects of hot spots during normal installation and use. This test method describes a procedure for determining the ability of the module to provide protection from internal defects which could cause loss of electrical insulation or combustion hazards. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:37:48 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1238.html Completely Revised Edition! - Compilations of Standards - Available on CD-ROM only! W.Conshohocken PA, USA -- This new edition provides 106 ASTM standards that relate to the corrosion testing of metals. These standards are compiled from numerous volumes of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards and developed by 28 ASTM technical committees. Also includes a cross-index of titles and designations of these related corrosion standards: • 90 ASTM standards • 21 NACE standards • 7 SAE standards • 50 ISO standards Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:35:38 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1237.html SPIE Photonics West: (San Jose Convention Center) Exhibition - Biomedical Optics Exhibition - Conferences + Courses San Jose, California, USA - - 24-29 January 2009 -- SPIE Photonics West Exhibition is your solution to making the new economic landscape work for you. SPIE Photonics West is the marketplace for the photonics and laser industry. Your designers, suppliers, vendors, and customers will be at Photonics West. It is the place to discover new solutions and forge new partnerships. Start your year with a competitive advantage. Exhibition registration is free and provides you access to prime contractors, suppliers, and a host of new ways to cut costs for your organization. Ten reasons to start 2009 at SPIE Photonics West Exhibition: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1236.html FREMONT CA, USA — Daintree Networks, Inc. will feature its new ZigBee® kits at CES 2009 in the ZigBee Alliance pavilion, Booth 21719-5. on January 8 to 11, 2009 in Las Vegas. Daintree Networks provides the industry’s most comprehensive solutions for the development and deployment of systems based on IEEE® 802.15.4™ and ZigBee. These new kits, based on Daintree’s MeshOperator™ platform, help ZigBee solution developers and providers to bring their products and services to market quickly and reliably. “ZigBee is now quite a mature technology, and many people are wanting to take the next step and build ZigBee devices into broader applications and services,” said Jason Choong, VP of Marketing at Daintree Networks. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1235.html From Moore Industries-International, a world leader in interface instruments for industrial process control, system integration & factory automation NORTH HILLS CA, USA -- Moore Industries-International, Inc. has released, "Signal Isolators, Converters and Interfaces: The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs,’" a new digital interactive whitepaper and selection guide. The whitepaper features extensive information on signal isolation and conversion, the instrument selection process, and effective applications. The digital interactive whitepaper includes pop-up “Isolator Selection Hints,” links to data sheets and to helpful areas on Moore Industries’ web site. Uniquely, the guide features a digital response form that customers can fill in the blanks and E-mail to Moore Industries to help them choose the right signal isolator, converter or interface for their application. The digital interactive whitepaper starts with a tutorial on the basics of signal isolation and signal conversion. The guide moves through more complex topics such as area isolation and splitting a signal, and includes sections on HART® isolators and multi-channel isolators. Additionally, the whitepaper provides information on environmental factors to consider when selecting an isolator. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:17:05 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1234.html Nottingham, UK -- Good Products has announced a major expansion to new UK headquarters in Nottingham, UK. Good Products has seen a significant expansion of its business delivering electronic document management solutions to the pharmaceutical industry in 2008 and the company anticipates further growth in the healthcare industry during 2009, particularly within the small and mid-sized biopharmaceutical sector. As such the company is moving to new larger premises to continue to support its UK and international customers and to accommodate its expanding team. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1233.html For Novel Hyaluronic acid (HA) HyaCare Bagsvaerd, Denmark -- Novozymes Biopolymer, part of Novozymes, world leader in bioinnovation, has announced winning the Gold Innovation Award at CPhI worldwide conference in Frankfurt, Germany, for its novel form of hyaluronic acid (HA) HyaCare®. The CPhI Innovation Award is established as the showcase for exceptional work in developing research and technology, setting the standards for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The judging panel took into account a number of factors including effective development of the technology and its key benefits to the pharmaceutical industry. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1232.html To Advance Study of Genomes: Davidson College Professor Exemplifies Serving Science Ideals WILMINGTON DE, USA -- – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced that a program initiated by the Genome Consortium for Active Teaching (GCAT) will provide undergraduates with access to the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop™ 1000 spectrophotometer. The GCAT program uses National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to purchase laboratory instrumentation, and encourages colleges and universities to adopt the use of DNA microarrays in their undergraduate curricula through student genomic research. With the help of GCAT resources, undergraduates design and perform experiments, ship their microarrays to a GCAT site for scanning, and then download and analyze their data. GCAT assists higher education institutions by providing essential analytical tools, free access to information and results through its web site, and email distribution list of more than 300 subscribers worldwide. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:16 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1231.html Leatherhead, UK -- Porvair Sciences Ltd has chosen the forthcoming Pittcon 2009 meeting in Chicago, USA (8-13th March) to unveil several new innovative microplate products that enable scientists to optimise sample preparation and improve productivity. Visitors to Booth 3798 will see the international launch of the 24-well MiniVAP™ sample concentrator and the new BioVyon® range of sample preparation and separation microplates. For laboratories looking to remove the traditional drug discovery 'bottleneck' of solvent evaporation in 24-well microplates prior to analysis or reconstitution in buffer - Porvair Sciences' new 24-well MiniVap™ sample concentrator will be of particular interest. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:58:50 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1230.html Brussels, Belgium -- The European Commission has adopted a proposal for co-decision of the European Parliament and Council to set up a joint European Research Programme in the field of Metrology (EMRP), the science of measurement. This proposal, based on article 169(1) of the Treaty, will establish a European Metrology Research Programme (EMRP) bringing together 22 national metrology research programmes from of a large a number of Member States and associated countries to the Framework Programme 7 (FP7): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom as well as Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. An "Article 169 initiative", the EMRP is expected to be financed jointly by the 22 participating Member States (EUR 200 million) and through an expected Community contribution of EUR 200 million. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1229.html MTrain-2009 Maintenance Training Conference - March 23-26 Hilton Daytona Beach Florida Ocean Walk Village Daytona Beach FL, USA -- The Maintenance Training Conference discusses creating and managing effective training so your workforce has all the skill and knowledge required to support today’s advanced reliability based asset management. What to expect at MTrain-2009 • Learn how to create effective training by mapping required competencies • Learn how to blend online, CBT and live training for the best result • Discover techniques to deal with an aging workforce • Learn to overcome the maintenance skills shortage Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:55:19 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1228.html A new technical article from Viscotek, Crowthorne, UK -- Viscotek has announced a new technical article that describes and illustrates how High Temperature GPC/SEC offers scientists a breakthrough technique for determining the molecular weight and branching structure of polyolefins. Polyethylene and polypropylene are examples of polyolefins used in large amounts throughout the industrialised world. Depending on the process and catalyst used in the manufacturing process either linear or branched polyolefins can be produced. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1227.html Donald E Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL USA Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1226.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:15:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1225.html DUBLIN, Ireland, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Stress Evaluation in Materials by Neutron or Synchrotron Radiation" report to their offering. Selected, peer reviewed papers from the International Conference on Stress Evaluation Using Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation Proceedings, Vienna 24 - 26 September 2007. This collection addresses specific topics within the field of stress measurement in solids using neutrons, X-rays and synchrotron radiation. Particular attention is paid to multidisciplinary approaches involving an understanding of the measured stress field and the implications of the stress field for the behaviour of materials and components. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1224.html Key to the success of drug discovery, DNA screening programmes, product development & quality control - a seminar event at Hinxton Hall, Cambridge, UK on 13th January 2009 Cambridge, UK -- This conference introduces many new and exciting developments in European academia and to address the constantly changing needs of industry. The speaker programme features leading academics in laboratory automation and will be of interest to academics and industrialists. Presentations will provide practical insights and detailed case studies by scientists for scientists. Accompanying this seminar and exhibition will be a poster session. If you would like to present a poster in this subject area, please let them know. They would be very happy to include you. Fee: £40 + VAT, 2nd guest JUST £20! Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:21:44 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1223.html Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Joins President Bush in Announcements WASHINGTON, D.C. USA — Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined President George W. Bush in announcing the 2008 recipients of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence. “I am pleased to join President Bush in announcing these three outstanding organizations that have been named to receive this year’s Baldrige Award,” Gutierrez said. “Quality, innovation and competitiveness are essential to maintaining America’s global leadership and providing our citizens with world-class products, health care and education. Each of the recipients we honor today serves as a role model embodying the values of excellence, principled leadership and commitment to employees, customers, partners and community.” The 2008 Baldrige Award recipients include: * Cargill Corn Milling North America, Wayzata, Minn. (manufacturing) * Poudre Valley Health System, Fort Collins, Colo. (health care) * Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, N.C. (education) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:09:10 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1222.html Battelle, 505 King Ave. Columbus, OH, Feb 11 - 12, 2009 Boulder CO, USA -- The NCSLI Southern Ohio/Kentucky Midwest Region has announced a two day workshop designed to introduce fundamental metrology principles to new laboratory technicians involved in calibration activities. The workshop shall include three major learning components: 1. 20 hours of Workplace Training Prerequisite e-learning, 2. 2 days of classroom reinforcement, and 3. Hands on exercises to provide competence on DC-low frequency and dimensional measurement instruments. Target audience are new hired technicians plus any experienced technicians requiring refresher or cross training in aerospace, energy, biomedical/pharmaceutical, automotive, military or private calibration laboratory environment. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:53:41 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1221.html Synology.de, to provide comprehensive support for German-speaking users with localized web content Taipei, Taiwan —— Synology has announced its official German website, www.Synology.de, to provide comprehensive supports for German-speaking users with localized web content. "The figures revealed by the Alexa,com traffic ranking website showed that approximately 30% of Synology website traffic comes from Germany," said Edward Lin, Marketing Director of Synology. Über das Traffic Ranking von Alexa.com haben wir festgestellt, dass ungefähr 30% der Besucher unserer Homepage aus Deutschland kommen“, sagt Edward Lin, Marketing Director Synology: "It's our honor and responsibility to build up a solid supporting portal for our German users."Wir freuen uns außerordentlich über dieses große Interesse unserer deutschsprachigen Nutzer und sind stolz, mit dem Startschuss für die offizielle deutsche Website ein umfassendes Informationsportal zur Verfügung stellen zu können." Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1220.html Stamford, UK -- Guava Technologies has released an application poster describing how using the new Guava® Caspase reagents researchers were able to identify a unique compound from an extensive panel that differentially induced the intrinsic pathway of caspase activation in HeLa but not Jurkat cells. Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is characterised by a progressive series of morphological and biochemical changes ultimately resulting in fragmentation of DNA and disassembly of the cell proper (eg. cell death).. Initiation of the apoptotic cascade is a tightly regulated process further complicated by the myriad of signaling pathways contributing to its control. Within the drug discovery arena, the ability to monitor mechanisms of apoptotic induction is critical for the design of potent, yet precisely targeted, therapeutic compounds. Specifically, the transduction of apoptotic signals through either initiator caspase, caspase 8 or 9, is stimulated through independent triggering mechanisms and is thus subject to unique control. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:06:22 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1219.html Geneva, Switzerland -- ISO has published ISO 9001:2008, the latest edition of the International Standard used by organizations in 175 countries as the framework for their quality management systems (QMS). This is is the fourth edition of the standard first published in 1987 and which has become the global benchmark for providing assurance about the ability to satisfy quality requirements and to enhance customer satisfaction in supplier-customer relationships. ISO 9001:2008 contains no new requirements compared to the 2000 edition, which it replaces. It provides clarifications to the existing requirements of ISO 9001:2000 based on eight years’ experience of implementing the standard worldwide. It also introduces changes intended to improve consistency with the environmental management system standard,ISO 14001:2004. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1218.html W. Conshohocken PA, USA -- Analysts in laboratories that use regression-based methods to determine uncertainty in data and customers that request such measurements will be the primary users of a new standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee D19 on Water. ASTM D7366, Practice for Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty for Data from Regression-Based Methods was developed by Subcommittee D19.02 on Quality Systems, Specification and Statistics. According to Lynn Vanatta, chair of the measurement uncertainty task group within D19.02, and manager of ion-chromatography research and statistics at Air Liquide-Balazs, D7366 fills a gap in the metrology standards arena. "While measurement uncertainty is becoming more and more of a concern and while there are documents that address the calculation of this quantity, the focus has been on measurements that do not involve regression," says Vanatta. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:06:52 -0600 http://measurementmedia.com/Article1217.html A standard high-power LED measurement method that satisfies the needs of both LED and lighting manufacturers NIST scientists Yuqin Zong (pictured) and Yoshi Ohno have developed a new method for measuring the optical properties of high power LEDs that will allow manufacturers to accurately obtain and compare data. By mounting the LED on a temperature controlled heat sink, the researchers can test the LEDs at their normal operating temperature (important to commercial manufacturers) at high speed (important to LED manufacturers). Credit: B. Young, NIST (Click to View hi-resolution image) Gaithersburg MD, USA -- The lack of common measurement methods among light-emitting diode (LED) and lighting manufacturers has affected the commercialization of solid-state lighting products. In a recent paper,* researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) proposed a new, economical method to allow LED and lighting manufacturers to obtain accurate, reproducible, and comparable measurements of LED brightness and color. The quality of the light that high-power LEDs produce depends on their operating temperature. To speed production, LED manufacturers typically use a high-speed pulsed test to measure the color and brightness of their products. However, because pulsed measurements do not give the LED chip time to warm to its normal operating temperature, the measured light output quality is not the same as would be realized in actual lighting products. The lighting industry uses a steady-state DC measurement approach similar to that used for traditional incandescents and fluorescents. This method involves turning the light on, letting it warm up, and measuring the characteristics of the light produced. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600