SuperLite ll-XL 45 – 45 Minute Transparent Wall Solution

SuperLite ll-XL 45 is a fire resistive, technically advanced glazing product that blocks radiant heat transfer to meet ASTM E119 requirements. SAFTI FIRST was the first to provide this new technology to the USA in 1982. SuperLite ll-XL products have been tested to the stringent wall standard and therefore are considered a “transparent wall.” Fire resistive glazing allows for greater design flexibility while other fire protective glazing... 

DSM contributes to world record for most efficient solar module

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, announces today that its KhepriCoat™ anti-reflective coating system has contributed to achieving the highest energy conversion ever of a full-size solar module. The world record of 16.4%, achieved by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), was verified by global certification and testing organization TÜV. The previous record of... 

RIDGID Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter

The RIDGID® Press Snap(TM) soil pipe cutter expands the capabilities of RIDGID standard press tools by providing a fast and easy way to cut cast iron soil pipe. The Press Snap cutter eliminates the need for manual ratcheting when it is connected to a RIDGID press tool. To make a cut, the Press Snap cutter is attached to the press tool, the Press Snap chain wraps around the pipe, and the user presses the trigger to make the cut. There is no need to... 

DuPont and Applied Materials Collaborate to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency

DuPont and Applied Materials, Inc. announced a collaboration to advance multiple printing technology that is expected to increase the absolute efficiency of crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. By increasing the efficiency and yield of solar cells and modules, PV power can become more cost effective versus other forms of energy. The collaboration reflects DuPont’s recently announced commitment to focus on meeting four emerging... 

Kahn HygroPort Portable Hygrometer

Kahn Instruments’ new HygroPort Portable Hygrometer can save engineers and technicians weeks of waiting time each year. Technical improvements in the operation of Kahn Instruments’ ceramic sensor technology results in faster dewpoint measurements. Dewpoints as low as -95°F can now be measured accurately in less than 10 minutes or even faster in many cases. This super-fast response does not rely on the sensor being dried by a desiccant,... 

Eclisse Glass Sliding Doors

Originally a 19th century silk mill, Dandridge’s Mill has now been completely restored in order to create four luxurious and low energy homes in the heart of Oxfordshire. The development combines the buildings’ traditional history with the latest technology in the building sector including some Eclisse glass sliding pocket doors. Built in the 1820s in East Hanney, the mill was purchased by Hallidays Developments who wanted to undertake an... 

Komatsu WA470-6 New Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp. today announced the introduction of WA470-6 which features a Large Capacity Torque Converter. With a net horsepower of 272 HP, WA470-6 has an operating weight between 51, 850 to 52, 150 pounds and a dump clearance of 10’5” when equipped with a 5.5 yd³ general purpose bucket and is an excellent choice for construction, material handling and recycling applications. The new wheel loader is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX®... 

Innovative Re-Key Technology Provides Improved Security and Convenience

Drawing on the success of Black & Decker’s revolutionary Kwikset® SmartKey® re-key technology, K2™ Commercial Hardware (K2) today debuted its first SmartKey-enabled products servicing the commercial builder market at the 2009 Door and Hardware Institute’s (DHI) Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Fla. The launch of K2’s SmartKey products provide the opportunity for designers, architects and builders to offer their clients the... 

Enfis Launches the Next Generation of LED-Based Intelligent White Light

Enfis Group Plc., an innovator of LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced a development that further narrows the gap between LEDs and traditional light sources. The company has introduced its next generation of fully-controllable white LED lighting products for myriad high-quality general illumination applications. Enfis will be making these systems available immediately through its North American distributors and specialist partners. Last... 

FUSION Series Fixed and Tilt Mounts Wins Multiple Awards

Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector, monitor and flat panel TV mounting solutions, has been piling on awards for the FUSION Series Fixed and Tilt Mounts, taking home top honors with the CEPro BEST Award, the Residential Systems Resi Award, and the Custom Retailer EXC!TE Award. The winners of CEPro’s Inaugural BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies Awards) were announced at this year’s CEDIA Expo. More than 200 products vied...