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Xenics Extending Into Professional Infrared Thermography
Xenics, Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors and customized imaging solu¬tions covering the IR spectrum from LWIR into the visible realm, continues to grow and innovate its way out of the current recessionary climate. Xenics is extending its range of products to the very promising high-volume security and high end thermography markets. At this year’s SPIE DSS, Xenics will highlight its substantial innovations by showing high quality products such as the Onca, Xlin and Meerkat families.
ZigBee AND Wi-Fi Alliances to Collaborate on Smart Grid Wireless Networking
Joint effort will extend the opportunity for interoperable wireless technology in the smart home.
Megger Promotes Substation Best Practice in Alaska
To meet the needs of electrical testing professionals seeking technologies that will help to enhance their company’s efficiency, effectiveness and reliability, Megger is presenting two free one-day seminars in Anchorage, AK. The seminars address some of the most important and costly issues relating to substation maintenance, and include extensive practical presentations.
Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) Awards SAP Implementation Contract to ea consulting
ea consulting (ea) has signed a 24-month contract with BWWB to implement and host SAP’s ERP and EAM systems. ea will implement the new systems to help BWWB streamline and automate the business operations and improve their processes.
Life Cycle Institute Shares Training Best Practices in New Train-the-Trainer Course
The Life Cycle Institute, Life Cycle Engineering’s education group, has added a new Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course to its list of high-impact learning offerings. The Train-the-Trainer course was developed by the Institute’s Learning Consultants to help organizations transform their subject matter experts into compelling facilitators of learning - trainers who engage people in learning and motivate individuals to change their behavior to achieve results.
AVEVA Showcases it’s Strategy for Navigating Information Management Challenges at SAP-Centric EAM
AVEVA Group plc (LSE:AVV), one of the world’s leading provider of engineering lifecycle solutions to the plant, power and marine industries, will co-present a session providing insight on information management at the sixth annual SAP-Centric EAM Conference. The conference will take place on March 28 - 31 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina in Tampa, FL.
Four Rivers Software Systems Announces TMS Locator
Four Rivers Software, a leading computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider for the healthcare industry announces TMS Locator, an asset locating and updating add-on for TMS.
MISTRAS Group Develops On-line Monitoring System for GE 7FA Combustion Turbines
MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MG), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light Company, has developed an on-line monitoring system for detection of mid-compressor stator vane cracking in GE 7FA combustion turbines. The Acoustic Combustion Turbine Monitoring System, or ACTMS, is designed to detect crack propagation in compressor stator vanes prior to airfoil failure, thus enabling corrective action to avoid extensive downtime and repair costs.
NTZ Micro Filtration Supplying Bypass Filters to John Deere
In its effort to continue reducing customers operating costs, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division’s Service Group has sourced NTZ Micro Filtration as a bypass filter supplier. The announcement was made by Pierre Nieuwland, President & CEO of NTZ Micro Filtration.
Meggitt Sensing Systems Facility Renews AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 Certifications
Meggitt Sensing Systems, the manufacturer of Wilcoxon Research vibration sensors and sensor networks, passed annual audits to keep current the Germantown facility’s AS9100 Aerospace Standard for Quality Systems, ISO 9001 Quality Management System, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications.
Eagle Technology, Inc introduces web based Service Management Software for Small Contractors
Eagle Technology, Inc. (Eagle) today announced the release of Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for Service Management, targeted towards small contractors and residential service providers. eServiceNet is a fully hosted (nothing to install) solution which includes service tracking, history, Customer Management (CRM) and a complete accounting package to manage billing and collections.
New Loctite Threadlockers Withstand High Temperatures and Cure Without Cleaning or Priming
Henkel Corporation has introduced two new Loctite threadlockers formulated to withstand consistent operating temperatures up to 360°F. Curing consistently and thoroughly without cleaning, these new products tolerate the oils and lubricants typically found on “as received” threaded fasteners. These products will also cure on plated, aluminum, stainless and chromated fasteners without primers.
Clear Grease Guns Now Available for Purchase Online
Lubrication Engineers Adds E-Commerce Capability to Revamped Microsite.
eMaint Enterprises a First Prize Recipient of 2009 FANATI Customer Service Award
eMaint Enterprises named a First Prize recipient for 2009 Rackspace “FANATI” award for outstanding customer service. eMaint was selected from a field of over 31,000 eligible companies.
The Createch Group Implements Another IBM Maximo Service Provider Solution at Livingston Tech
Livingston Technologies, an affiliate of Saint Barnabas Health Care System, selects IBM(R) Maximo(R) Service Provider and The Createch Group to Implement the Premier Solution for Outsourced Managed Service Providers.
Boca Bearing Company Announces New & Expanded Industrial Lubrication Products
Leading ball bearing supplier, Boca Bearings, is putting a new line of lubricants and coatings at the heart of its plans to become a respected name in industrial lubrication markets. After 20 years of success as an innovative supplier of specialty ceramic bearing products, Boca Bearings is now targeting industrial lubrication with a full range of Oils, Greases, Coatings and Solid Lube. Boca Bearings new line of industrial lubricants is fueled by the overwhelming response from its current customer base that is constantly seeking out new ways to extend the life of moving parts and machinery.
Onset Announces Guide to Measuring Building Performance
Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced the availability of a new 28-page guide, The Energy Professional’s Guide to Data Loggers & Building Performance.
Endevco, Ferroperm, Vibro-Meter, Sensorex and Wilcoxon Combine into Single Meggitt Sensing Division
The Meggitt group is making the transition to a new structure comprising five operating divisions: Meggitt Sensing Systems, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, Meggitt Control Systems, Meggitt Polymers & Composites and Meggitt Equipment Group. Based on core capabilities, this is designed to build stronger, more integrated operating divisions. The transition should be completed in 2010.
Equipsoft Eagle LLC, Announced the Release of Their Latest CMMS or Maintenance Management Product
Equipsoft Eagle LLC, announced the release of their latest CMMS or maintenance management product MX4 version 3.0. MX4 is a replacement for QuickMaint and AssetControllerXP, offering additional features and functionality while retaining the ease of use.
Plews/Edelmann Introduces LubriMatic Green Eco-Friendly Lubricants and Greases
Plews/Edelmann, a division of Tomkins Industrial and Automotive, offers LubriMatic Green, a family of premium quality biobased products that include a variety of spray lubricants, penetrants and greases. These lubricants are formulated from renewable, biodegradable vegetable oils and have four times the natural lubricity of petroleum-based products. They are less likely than traditional lubricants to “thin down” at high temperatures so they provide lower equipment operating temperatures.

- Alignment and Balancing
- Asset Management
- CMMS and EAM
- Green Reliability
- Human Asset Management
- Infrared Thermal Imaging
- Lubrication
- Maintenance Management
- Motor and Power System Testing
- Oil and Fluid Analysis
- PM Optimization
- Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Management
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Reliability Engineering
- Reliability Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Training
- Ultrasonics
- Vibration Analysis

- April 20
Reliability 2.0 Conference - June 8
CBM-2010 Condition Monitoring Summit - March 22
Knoxville, Tennessee - Intermediate Vibration Training ISO Category II / ASNT Level II - March 22
Australia - Intermediate Vibration Training ISO Category II / ASNT Level II - March 23
Level I Static Motor Testing/Introduction to DC Motor Testing - March 31
FREE One-Day Lubrication Workshop-Charlotte, NC - April 8
SMRP - North Texas Chapter meeting - April 12
Vibration Training ISO Category I / ASNT Level I - April 12
Vibration Training ISO Category I / ASNT Level I - April 12
Intermediate Vibration Training ISO Category II / ASNT Level II


