SwRI designs Army test vehicle laboratory Aug 19, 2009
The Ground Systems Power and Energy Laboratory will have the test equipment and engineering know-how to work at unprecedented levels, says Thomas Killion, the Army s chief scientist. Upon completion, this facility will not only dramatically reduce component and vehicle testing time in demanding military conditions, but also give the Army the capability to exploit integration of new power and energy technologies for a wide variety of new military vehicles. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
SAIC provides Navy with broad spectrum of communications support Aug 16, 2009
This contract includes options for initial low-rate production and full production, test equipment, production fixes, and training, as well as options for engineering services and spares. Spawar awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navys Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems. (FCW.com)
Medical, electronics demand recovering Aug 12, 2009
The demand should be for products such as carbide tooling components, precision enclosures, jigs and fixture, test equipment, and automated equipment. The business for Penfeia members would not only come from MNCs in Penang, Ng said, as Penfeia members have also received visits from overseas customers from the United States and Europe, seeking to outsource their manufacturing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Firefighters' training reduced to save money Aug 10, 2009
"We see them engage those thought processes. But now, we're not able to test equipment or true capacity, under fire, quite literally.". And Olson said there's no substitute for hands-on experience. (AZCentral -- News)
Army may clear bombs Aug 7, 2009
J.C. King, assistant for munitions and chemical matters with the Army, told the approximately 60 people attending the meeting that the military is now ready to test equipment that would remotely remove some 2,000 explosive devices from the ocean floor at a depth of 130 feet and then detonate them on a barge on the water. Development of the remotely operated devices could begin as soon as September, using modified equipment used in oil exploration, King said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
BMW 750Li: Big and quick Aug 7, 2009
In the past I could, within a short space of time behind the steering, guess quite accurately what it would register on our test equipment from zero to 100km/h ... until you check the test equipment. (iAfrica.com)
Problem with stubborn lock may be mechanical Aug 2, 2009
We have the test equipment to measure and diagnose such issues. Glad to help. (Boston Globe)
ILS Engineer Jul 26, 2009
(4) Analyze new design requirements and identify the need for special tools and special diagnostic test equipment. (5) Prepare provisioning input data and select associated special and common tools as well as automated diagnostic test equipment, required to perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service checks, for use in the development of technical manuals and training instructions materials. (Florida Today)
Test Technician Jul 19, 2009
Operational knowledge of test equipment and calibration skills. Previous electronics background required. (Florida Today)
Virtual Pilsner Urquell 2010 Open Challenge Begins Today on World Golf Tour Jul 16, 2009
With its patented no-install HD technology and free-to-play social networking format, WGT enables players to tour exclusive courses worldwide, learn the rules of the game, test equipment, and stay connected with friends. WGTs partner sponsors such as Pinehurst Resort and Kiawah Island Resort provide exclusive luxury benefits such as premium products, prizes and tournament purses. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spotting Fairies in Snowdonia Jul 15, 2009
Before his 1953 climb up the Himalayas, Sir Edmund Hillary and his entire team came to Helyg to train and test equipment. The train ride up Mt. Snowdon is a popular tourist destination. (Suite101.com)
American Legion Elects 2009-2010 Commander Jul 14, 2009
The Legion historically has supplied VA facilities with a variety of needs exceeding those routinely provided by the federal government, ranging from driving test equipment to patient room amenities to vehicles. According to Newman, none of the estimated $40,000 needed to acquire the transporters will come from Legion funds; rather he will rely, as he said "on the generosity of Legionnaires and his own persuasive skills.". (PR Newswire)
UL relocates, doubles space Jul 9, 2009
The company will finish out the space and install new test equipment over the next 12 months, then move into the space. Stuart Smith in the UGL Equis Dallas office represented UL, and Matt Smith of represented Weingarten, the owner-landlord, in negotiations. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Opinion: LTX-Credence unlikely to reach ATE medal round Jul 2, 2009
There is one company in the automatic test equipment (ATE) business that reminds me of the Olympic Games. Every four years or so, they announce a new strategy. (EETimes)
Rise in diabetes can be curbed via diet, exercise, experts say Jun 29, 2009
CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- David Bateman, who is unusual among diabetics for having lived on insulin for decades, since he was a teen, demonstrates with his test equipment and insulin. Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Desks, PCs, patents up for grabs as more businesses close down Jun 28, 2009
Favalora said he put about 20 percent of his company s computers and high-end electronic test equipment on , and hired a company called Clean Out Your Office in Acton to handle everything else. He is now trying to market the company s 19 patents, mostly related to optics and 3-D imagery, on his own. (Boston Globe)
Epitiro Launches ISP-I(TM) WiMAX Jun 24, 2009
Epitiro's ISP-I(TM) WiMAX is a unique 'software as a service' solution enabling service providers to get subscriber experience information quickly without the installation delays, training costs and large capital investment typically required with test equipment purchases. Moreover, ISP-I(TM) WiMAX empowers service providers with performance views of competitor networks enabling direct comparisons and a means of benchmarking performance in context of the overall market. (PR Newswire)
NPL helps develop unique new calibration tool for radio frequencies Jun 23, 2009
Users can now be even more confident that the Fluke 9640A RF Reference Source can be used to calibrate a broad range of RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, modulation meters and analysers, RF power meters and sensors, measurement receivers, frequency counters and attenuators. Paul Bunyan, Head of Metrology, Fluke Precision Measurement Ltd, said: "Working together with a member of NPL staff on-site was a significant factor in understanding and demonstrating the potential for this... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
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Rain shield, dust cover, remote calibration adapter, test equipment. Read reviews for this Auto Repair Service Repair Services. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Geek's paradise Jun 20, 2009
Page last updated at 08:22 GMT, Friday, 19 June 2009 09:22 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Technology)
State gets swine flu test equipment Jun 18, 2009
Last Updated on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 - 12:29:40 pm CDT. Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 12:29 PM CDT. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Ask the Auto Doctor Jun 6, 2009
Finally it failed, so I removed it and was able to measure rpm at the tach connection with test equipment. I sent the VDO Tach to a repair facility where they replaced a faulty chip. (Helena Independent Record)
Govt okays N25b for power projects Jun 4, 2009
The FEC gave its nod for the manufacture and supply of seven Tangent Delta/dissipation factor test equipment and training of 30 TCN engineers to Micron GMbH of Austria in the sum of 460,090. 00 plus N25,870. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
10 companies in trouble Jun 3, 2009
(tie) Automatic test equipment (ATE) industry All vendors are in bad shape. Advantest, Credence/LTX, Teradyne, Verigy and others are losing vast sums of money. (EETimes)
Program tests wind power potential May 17, 2009
Landowners will be able to borrow test equipment to see if their property has enough breeze to make it worth putting up windmills. The energy office of the Economic Development Commission, paid $47,000 for four anemometers, covered in party by a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Energy Department. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Graphin Puts on Sale MIPI-Compatible Camera Module Test Equipment May 11, 2009
TOKYO, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphin Co., Ltd., announced that the company began in April the domestic sale of isMedia camera module test equipment, CCM Test Equipment M9 (Manual) for manual operation and CCM Test Equipment S16 (Semi-Auto) for semi-automatic operation, both compatible with the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI), a widely recognized open interface for mobile devices. IsMedia Compact Camera Module (CCM) Test Equipment is used exclusively for tests on camera modules for... (PR Newswire)
Neb. project may spot weak rails before derailment May 11, 2009
Farritor said the smaller areas, like bending around a joint, are the most interesting because those are the ones most likely to be missed by a railroad's existing test equipment. "We've found trouble spots where there definitely were problems," Farritor said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Guzik Releases New DTR 3000 Discrete Track Recording Test System May 8, 2009
And, true to the reputation of Guzik test equipment, the DTR 3000 will provide customers a lifetime of service as these technologies move into the mainstream and storage densities move beyond 700KTPI.. The DTR 3000 is a complete test system composed of the Spinstand DTR 3000, the Read-Write Analyzer RWA DTR 3000 series and the Waveform Digitizer WDM 5044 (also announced today). (PR Newswire)
ETC wins sterilizers work May 6, 2009
company makes flight simulators, simulators for training first responders, simulation-based rides, environmental test equipment and hyperbaric chambers. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Tech to the rescue? May 1, 2009
a North Reading company that makes semiconductor test equipment, has seen its stock leap 40 percent this year. Technology companies are popular because many of their stocks offer protection and growth potential at the same time, a rare combination these days. (Boston Globe)
Giga-tronics to Present at 2009 AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference in Monterey, CA Apr 28, 2009
Research and Development production and calibration managers, scientists, engineers and technicians around the world use Giga-tronics test equipment and realize higher productivity and greater ease of use in many applications: ATE systems, aerospace and defense telecommunications and general component test. Please visit our website at. (PR Newswire)
No relief in sight from high grocery costs: Sara Lee CEO Apr 18, 2009
The building is filled with stainless-steel meat grinders, chillers, ovens and test equipment. One area boasts 13 brands and sizes of microwaves so staff can test products with appliances similar to those found in homes. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Teradyne to lay off 65 workers in Mass. Apr 18, 2009
"The market for semiconductor equipment in general, and that includes semiconductor test equipment, has really plummeted," said Blanchard. He said there are a few signs business may soon stabilize, including a statement earlier this week from Intel chief executive Paul Otellini that the worst of the downturn is over. (Boston Globe)
'America's Top Technician' Title Won by Los Angeles High School Students at National Automotive Technology Competition Apr 17, 2009
In addition, the students' knowledge of emissions control systems, alignment, electrical test equipment, airbag components, oscilloscope usage and mechanical measurement equipment is tested during a series of intensive work station sessions. To prepare for the competition, students are trained at local new car dealerships where the skills they learn from master technicians help prepare them to succeed in the working world. (PR Newswire)
All tarted up Apr 9, 2009
8-litre in-line-four is up-rated now to wind out 135kW and 250Nm, our test equipment indicated it to be slower than anticipated. However in fuel consumption terms its 8. (iAfrica.com)
Frost & Sullivan Finds that the Southeast Asian Microcontrollers Market is Set to Grow Steadily Apr 6, 2009
Designers in Southeast Asia are not yet ready to migrate to 32-bit counterparts for applications such as energy meter and medical test equipment, since 16-bit MCUs are ideal for these applications. However, some customers desire system-level solutions along with performance, causing semiconductor companies to develop system on chip (SoC) solutions. (PR Newswire)
Elpida to raise $465 mln through offering Mar 27, 2009
The Wall Street Journal reported that Japanese test equipment vendor Advantest Corp. and photomask supplier Toppan Printing Co. have disclosed plans to buy shares in the Elpida units, as has Taiwan's Powertech Technology Inc.. The Elpida subsidiaries at issue were both established March 2, according to a statement by Elpida. (EETimes)
OnSpeX Shanghai facility recieves accreditation to ISO 17025 standard Mar 26, 2009
It provides a consistent framework for measuring an organization's quality management system as well as competencies of staff, methodologies applied in testing, and calibration of test equipment. Certification of a testing laboratory to ISO17025 is a significant achievement and is often a major consideration when manufacturers and retailers are selecting a third party laboratory for the testing of their products. (Canada Newswire)
'Virtual fab' specialist names sales exec Mar 25, 2009
Prior to joining Siliconaire, he held senior level sales and business development positions in the automatic test equipment (ATE) industry. Founded in 2005, the company is suddenly gaining traction for good reason. (EETimes)
Motorcycle noise irks Hingham resident Mar 21, 2009
He noted that Massachusetts regulations require an acoustic assessment involving expensive test equipment but that there is no objective standard to test exhaust systems. These regulations are unworkable, Sobran said. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Saugus engineering student does his Rube Goldberg Thing Mar 20, 2009
M5 means free access to electronic components, specialized test equipment, a design-oriented reference library, open hours staffed by undergraduates, a junk room with old electronics for students to use for parts or reverse-engineering, an instructional lab dedicated to electronics hardware and computing, an audio engineering workstation, a hub where students can gather and bond, and a place for electrical and computer engineering students to call home. Lowe felt right at home last semester when... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
In its 40th Year, Ancra Takes Advantage of the Economic Environment to Expand and Set New Safety and Pricing Standards for the Industry Mar 20, 2009
"Only technically proficient, professional laboratories that maintain an auditable record keeping system, have a test equipment calibration program and have demonstrated the ability to test every aspect to the relevant safety standard are granted AMECA accreditation," said Abato. "Ancra has made a significant commitment to the industry and has clearly demonstrated that it has the equipment, personnel and appropriate qualifications to produce the accurate, repeatable and technically valid test... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tru2way Platform and Advanced Interactive Services Highlight CableNET® 2009 Technology Showcase Mar 12, 2009
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tru2way technology, including hardware, content/applications and test equipment, will play a major role in this years CableNET at The Cable Show 09 April 1-3 in Washington, D.C. Tru2way is the brand name for interactive digital cable services delivered over the cable video network. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gartner cuts capex forecast again Mar 10, 2009
The automated test equipment (ATE) market is projected to decline 34 in 2009 ... On a regional basis, test equipment sales will be dominated by increased shipments to the Asia/Pacific region ... This regional shift in test equipment consumption is largely driven by increased test outsourcing,'' according to Gartner. (EETimes)
Family friendly: Audi A4 Avant Mar 3, 2009
Pre-testing procedures are normally simple: set up your test equipment, engage the EPS button, switch off the air conditioner, check for wind direction and air temperature then blip the accelerator, slip the clutch and let it go. Alls fine up to here. (iAfrica.com)
High-end R&D work migrating to Penang Mar 2, 2009
FPGA chips are designed to be reconfigurable to suit the needs of different customers in the military telecommunications, high-end test equipment and consumer electronic sectors. Altera has just introduced the 40 NM FPGA chips, called the Strait IV GT and Arria II GX, to replace the 65 NM FPGA chips. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Update: Advantest to cut 1,200 jobs amid losses Feb 28, 2009
Separately, Advantest, the world's leading supplier of semiconductor test equipment, said that MoSys Inc., a provider of system-on-chip (SoC) memory intellectual property (IP), has selected its T5781 Engineering Station (T5781ES) for design and debug of its next generation embedded memory technologies. MoSys' products incorporate its patented technologies -- 1T-SRAM and 1T-Flash IP. MoSys selected Advantest's T5781ES for its ability to characterize new device technologies at speeds up to... (EETimes)
The long test road to LTE Feb 24, 2009
But the commonalities among the two broadband services' modulation and transmission schemes have not led to a concerted effort by test equipment companies and test engineers to develop common design, development and test platforms for the standards. For example, a software-defined platform on which WiMax and LTE chips could be developed simultaneously, with optimization for one standard or the other occurring during the last chip design steps, would save on development and testing costs in an... (EETimes)
Historic Pomona Fox Theater Set to Re-Open in April 2009 Feb 22, 2009
Test Equipment Accessories Order by 5 ET for Same Day Shipping. Pomona Real Estate. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Emulex Announces Connect Partner Program for Next Generation Data Center Solutions Feb 19, 2009
Emulex has one of the broadest storage, server and operating system certification and support in the industry and has established one of the industry's finest interoperability labs, with a vast collection of servers, storage devices, software and test equipment configured with leading operating systems and middleware applications. Emulex products are tested in hundreds of common customer configurations. (Primezone Releases)
SST NANDrive and SQI Flash Named Finalists for 19th Annual EDN Innovation Awards Feb 17, 2009
"With specialization affecting everything from components to test equipment, our staff diligently worked to group like technologies for meaningful comparison and delivered an outstanding slate of finalists. The voters will face tough decisions, but without doubt, compelling products will emerge as winners.". "We are extremely proud that for the second straight year EDN has chosen SST products as finalists for Innovation of the Year Awards," said Bing Yeh, president and CEO, SST. "Our NANDrive... (PR Newswire)
Charles (Chuck) Henry Stevens (2) Feb 16, 2009
for over a dozen years, designing and building test equipment for aircraft, space equipment and automobiles for most of his career. He was always active in the communities where he lived, including Plymouth, Mich. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Going Pro with Adventure Sports - S... Feb 16, 2009
Sportspersons with good reputations or just lots of experience can often get deals with designers and manufacturers to test equipment prior to mass marketing. The testor fills out a log and sends along some suggestions when the gear is returned to the company for examination. (Suite101.com)
Xilinx Demonstrates Next-Generation LTE eNodeB Targeted Design Platform at Mobile World Congress to Accelerate Wireless Infrastructure Innovation Feb 16, 2009
Xilinx is also collaborating with Agilent Technologies Inc. to validate compliance of hardware and software modules using industry standard test equipment. "Competition among wireless operators is focused on quick changing market dynamics, including evolving air interfaces, new types of applications, and higher bandwidth services, and this calls for the wireless industry's migration to reprogrammable and reconfigurable hardware to fuel innovation for the next generation," stated Michael Howard,... (PR Newswire)
Altera to spend up to US$25m on global ops It opens RM100mil R&D centre in Penang Feb 13, 2009
Its president, CEO and chairman, John Daane, said the expenditure would be for software, servers, switches and test equipment ... The FPGA chips, which are configurable after manufacturing, are used in wireless and military telecommunications, high-end test equipment and consumer electronics products. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
LTX-Credence cuts guidance Feb 13, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Automated test equipment vendor LTX-Credence Corp. said Wednesday (Feb. 11) it now expects revenue for the quarter ended Jan. 31 to be about $30 million, down from previous guidance of $37 million to $42 million. (EETimes)
Extech Instruments Ranked Tops Among Test & Measurement Websites, 98% Rating by Industrial Equipment News Feb 12, 2009
The 98% Extech Instruments website rating bested 17 other sites from handheld test equipment makers such as Amprobe (85%), Cooper Instruments (81%), Fluke (88%), Greenlee Textron (80%), Ideal (83%), Megger (79%), Meterman (82%), Triplett (81%), and others ... Environmental test equipment at discounted prices. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Intel to make $3B upgrade to Chandler factory Feb 11, 2009
Some of the 5,000 or so Intel employees at the Chandler plants will help move, set up and test equipment at the merged plant, while others will temporarily relocate to Oregon for training during construction, plant manager John Pemberton said. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
Intel will spend $3 billion in Chandler Feb 11, 2009
Some of the 5,000 or so Intel employees at the Chandler plants will help move, set up and test equipment at the merged plant, while others will temporarily relocate to Oregon for training, plant manager John Pemberton said. Specifically, Intel is upgrading two of its three manufacturing plants, called "fabs," at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler to make 32-nanometer-size chips. (AZCentral -- Business)
Xilinx at Mobile World Congress 2009 Feb 10, 2009
Demonstration features: Stealth Microwave UMTS Power Amplifier, Xilinx/AXIS CDRSX2 radio development board, and third-party test equipment supplied by Agilent Technologies Inc.. LTE Baseband Platform. (PR Newswire)
Why You Need to Outsource Your Test Lab Feb 8, 2009
"We have all sorts of test equipment here," said David Newman, director of Network Test in Thousand Oaks, Calif. "Most enterprises don't have specialized test instruments such as the Spirent Test Center that can emulate millions of routes and generate billions of packets. They could rent the tools but they probably don't have the expertise to use them.". (CIO Information Network)
Consortium surveys boundary scan use Feb 7, 2009
x, P1581) throughout the electronics industry, encourage semiconductor vendors to include the technology in their products, and promote the development of tools by automated test equipment vendors to support boundary scan based board test. "If they use boundary scan, we want to know how well it works or doesn't work; and if they do not use it, we would like to know why not," said Steve Butkovich, structural test manager for Cisco Systems Inc. and co-chair of the iNEMI Boundary Scan Adoption... (EETimes)
