New polyurethane for wood composite construction

Chemline has introduced an innovative composite of Chemthane 7030, two component 100% solids spray polyurethane and wood. This composite production board is the result of decades of experience in the production of specialty coatings for wood protection and encapsulation for concrete forms, audio enclosures and transportation cases. Before now the production of concrete products mostly made use of production boards made completely of wood or cardboard materials. The disadvantages of these other materials... 

New fiber optic connector technology

Greene, Tweed has developed a new fiber optic connector technology, Fiber Optic Extreme, capable of withstanding the harsh environments and extreme conditions commonly faced in challenging applications in a variety of markets, from defense to oilfield. Greene, Tweed’s new Seal-Connect Fiber Optic Extreme technology transfers data at rates ten times faster than traditional copper designs, allowing the user to make proactive, real-time decisions. Functioning in environments facing temperatures... 

AIA extends deadline for 2007 Top Ten Green Project submissions

The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) is accepting online submissions for the 2007 COTE Top Ten Green Projects awards program. The deadline has been extended from January 17 to January 31, 2007. Since 1996, this juried recognition program has celebrated the best in sustainable design. This unusual set of requirements is part of the program’s recognition of the importance of qualitative and quantitative elements of sustainable design. These COTE measures and metrics of sustainable design... 

Timken Supplies Bearing Assembly for the High-Speed Talgo 350 Train

The Timken Company is supplying 480 high-tech axle bearing assemblies to Bombardier Transportation for use in the locomotives of the next 30 trains that RENFE – the Spanish state railway – has ordered from Talgo in Spain. Bombardier is supplying 60 high-speed locomotives – two for each Talgo 350 train – equipped with Timken-developed advanced sensor technology to monitor bearing temperature. Bombardier used Timken bearings and housings for its first order from Talgo in 2003,... 

Turning Center features automated gang tool.

Changing parts with a loading/unloading time of less than 5 seconds, Fuji’s new FS4-3500 compact automated gang tooled turning center is the fastest in its class. Ideal for large production runs, this machine allows loading and unloading of the workpiece during spindle rotation. Two separate loaders are included for loading and unloading, The time-tested FS4-3500 is the machine of choice where uptime and speed are critical. The FS4-3500 is as precise as it is fast. It incorporates a 30 degree... 

New MiniBounce luminaire from Kim Lighting

MiniBounce from Kim Lighting is the new edition to the Bounce collection of pole-, surface- and ground-mounted architectural landscape lighting fixtures. MiniBounce is suitable for use in a wide range of cityscapes, condos, hospitality, corporate, municipal and institutional outdoor environments. These include upscale retail, healthcare, hospitality, corporate office and residential multifamily-complexes. MiniBounce ensures most light distribution is at ground surfaces, with tightly controlled beam... 

Headland Machinery introduces Hänel Storage solutions

Headland Machinery knows a thing or two about world-class products. After serving Australian industry for over 55 years, importing premium quality capital equipment from global technology leaders such as Trumpf and Peddinghaus, Headland knew they had found a champion when they signed on as the exclusive Australian and New Zealand agent for the innovative Hänel Storage Systems. Hänel, founded over 50 years ago, is one the leading global producers of industrial storage and office systems. While thousands... 

Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator

The Black & Decker ASI300, Air Station Inflator, inflates household and shop items quickly and powerfully. It can be powered in your home/shop or from your vehicle charger. Inflates items up to 200 PSI and comes with the convenient EZ Air Dial that automatically shuts off the unit once you hit the desired PSI. The ASI300 features convenient and simple on-board cord, needle, and hose storage. Plus, it can be stored easily in your home shop environment or “on the go” in your automobile,...