Thursday, November 30, 2006

Ethernet Switches come in compact 1U form factor.



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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Reporting Software provides solution for radiologists.



Usable with most PACS and RIS systems, App-Xchange utility transmits patient and radiological study information to and from ReportNow tool, which is then launched automatically after data transfer. Radiologists can start reporting process from RIS or PACS workflow, and demographics will be passed automatically to report template. Formatted report with images, tables, and charts is prepared with standard or customized macros or speech recognition.
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Online Media Planning Tool reveals consumer preferences.
To provide insight into online consumer preferences, Plan Metrix combines 4,100+ in-depth attitudinal, lifestyle, product usage, and demographic characteristics with continuously and passively captured behavioral measurement across 10,000 online entities. Consumer analysis and online media planning tool provides granular insight without relying on consumers to recall complete details of their online browsing behavior.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Robotic Pick-Up Heads gently handle wide-mouth bottles.



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Plasma Cutting System has compact, portable design.
Powermax30 manual 30 A plasma cutting tool features tapered torch for arc visibility and flexibility in hard-to-reach locations. Able to cut mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum up to 3/8 in. thick, and sever metals up to ½ in. thick, 20 lb, 12 x 6.6 x 14 in. unit is suited for on-the-spot metal working. Unit features small-angled retaining cap, deflector, post-flow cooling feature, safety interlocks, and built-in parts compartment.

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CNC Bandsawing System minimizes set-up process.
Completely automating bandsawing processes, MBD® Model 4340 offers infinitely adjustable material clamp and max capacity of 60 x 20 x 14. Servo controlled feed table guides bandsaw blade along cutting path and through material. Machine eliminates need for templates and marking, automatically sawing block and panel materials. Automated process optimizes raw material yield, productivity, part quality, and accuracy.

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Software enables service-oriented architecture governance.



Infravio X-Registry and Infravio X-Broker support federated approach to SOA governance by spanning design-time, run-time, and change-time environments from perspective of each user. X-Registry brings together UDDI v3.0 compliant registry for cataloging business services with JAXR compliant integrated repository for maintaining associated metadata and policies. Supporting messaging and orchestration, X-Broker enables applying run-time and change-time policies and contracts.
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Nesting Software helps reduce raw material consumption.
NestLib v19 provides high-speed algorithms for automated true shape nesting. By nesting 2D shapes on sheets, manufacturers can optimize shop productivity. Overlap detection utility saves material and tool wastage by detecting layout errors due to variation in part/sheet geometries, while module for tube nesting optimally cuts smaller tubes from larger cylindrical/rectangular tube stock. Total cost computation feature instantly computes total cost of inventory consumed.
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Operating Environment delivers predictive self-management.
ActiveScale v3.0 operating environment for high performance computing provides predictive disk management that anticipates hard disk drive problems with automated failure analysis. ActiveScan function sweeps data and disk media to find discrepancies and correct media defects, while ActiveUpgrade performs software upgrades online while applications are running. Software helps identify performance bottlenecks among storage users and notifies administrators to avoid cluster downtime.
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Sunday, November 26, 2006

CDMA2000 Test Systems combine simulation and monitoring.



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Saturday, November 25, 2006

Packaging System creates inflatable cushioning on-demand.



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Friday, November 24, 2006

Software provides enterprise-level network monitoring.



Suited for small and medium-sized business, NetVision 2.0 discovers network and monitors servers, applications, services, and SNMP devices while additionally providing alerts and reports concerning performance of all assets. Hosts are presented on interactive maps that display all critical information, so users can quickly spot problems. Program can present charts in real-time, even when monitoring 10,000 devices at once.
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SAN/iQ Clustering Software promotes data availability.
Featuring tree-based interface, SAN/iQ® v6.6 offers SAN/iQ clustering and data protection capabilities that let users build enterprise-class SAN using industry-standard platforms. Scalable, grid-like storage clustering capabilities combine storage modules together to form unified pool. Along with automated load balancing, software features SAN/iQ Remote Copy feature with bandwidth throttling as well as data striping and mirroring across cluster with SAN/iQ Network RAID technology.
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Software enables photo-to-sketch conversion.
With Photoshop batch mode conversion, AKVIS Sketch plug-in v2.0 for Windows and Macintosh helps convert series of images into pencil sketches that are automatically copied into PlugIns folder of image editors installed on computer. Compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, Corel Photo-Paint, and Paint Shop Pro, ACD FotoCanvas, and Ulead PhotoImpact, software targets designers who need to quickly bring images to one style for website or advertisement booklet.
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Thursday, November 23, 2006

Bluetooth Access Point features virtual serial port support.



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Dial Loader automates cut-off of shaped tubing.
Used to automate loading of tube shears or saw cut off machinery, dial loader is designed for continuous processing of various shaped tubing. Loader handles complete bundles of mill length tubing, which is supported by 4 heavy-duty steel arms with nylon rotary dials positioned at ends. Split design dials accommodate up to 24 different sizes/shapes while orienting tubing for optimal cutoff angle, such as 45° for square and 30° for rectangular tubing.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Flow Indicators suit analog signal applications.



Accepting all standard process signals such as 4-20 mA, 1-5 V, and 0-5 V, Series FIV flow rate/totalizer/batch controllers feature 7-segement LED display that provides 4½ digits of flow rate and 6 digits of total. For applications requiring more than display of rate or total, meters can be equipped with 2 relays and 4-20 mA retransmission output. Relays can also be used for alarming based on flow rate or for batch controlling based on flow total.
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Laptop Bags feature slim, lightweight design.
Constructed of water-resistant materials, Ruckus Laptop Backpack and Ruckus Laptop Messenger Bag provide 360° laptop protection. They feature ergonomic shoulder strap structure, dedicated media storage, ac/cable zipper pouch, protective iPod/MP3 pocket, water-resistant compartment, and felt-lined luxury items pocket. Color combinations include olive/bold black/super yellow, rose white/granite gray/posey pink, and bold black/slate gray/pearl gray.

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Data Storage System supports OEM technology.
Based on Rapid Evolution architecture, Model 2730 features 4 Gb Fibre Channel host interface and both SATA and Serial Attached SCSI disk drives. It provides more than 550 MB/sec write transactions to mirrored cache and 1.1 GB/sec streaming reads from cache. SimulCache(TM) technology leverages redundant RAID controllers, eliminating performance degradation, while AssuredSnap(TM) technology provides up to 16 concurrent snapshots that system can roll back to, should data loss occur.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Software facilitates data storage management.



Providing centralized management and administration, SANsymphony Enterprise Edition 6.0 lays foundation for Universal Storage Interface networking scheme that expands virtualization and management beyond storage devices. Enterprise iSCSI capabilities are built on fault tolerant N+1 scalable architecture to ensure business continuity while delivering thin-provisioning storage capacity over existing Ethernet LAN/IP base infrastructures. Program supports path failover across FC or iSCSI.
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Computer Solution supports AMD AM2 processors.
Shuttle T-Series Barebone SS21T offers entry-level, barebones system for home or office use. Along with support for components such as AMD Athlon X2/FX dual core processors for socket AM2 and DDR2 memory, it offers PCI-Express x16 and PCI slots for expansion cards. There is room for two 5.25 in. drives, and expansion slots include 1x PCI-Express x16 and 1x PCI (32 Bit). Board supports AMD Athlon 64/X2/FX and AMD Sempron processors (single and dual core).

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Monday, November 20, 2006

Desktop PC offers multiple drive and processor options.



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Frame Grabbers are based on PCI Express.
Xcelera Series X64 frame grabbers offer image acquisition capability and deliver bandwidth of 1 Gbps over multiple-lane PCI Express implementations. They are Windows XP Professional X64 compatible and feature half-length PCI Express x4 board. Model CL PX4 Dual is capable of acquisition from one Medium or simultaneously from 2 Base Camera Link cameras, while Model CL PX4 Full acquires images from one Base, Medium, or Full Camera Link camera.

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Broadband Solution offers wireless Ethernet access.
Supporting multi point-to-point deployments, WinLink(TM) 1000 Access includes Hub Site Synchronization feature that uses burst synchronization pulses, enabling installation of multiple units at the same site. It allows ISPs to provide dedicated channel and bandwidth of 2 Mbps for upstream and downstream traffic, and utilizes 5 MHz bandwidth per channel, providing service range of up to 20 km. System is available in 2.4 and 5.8 GHz spectrum bands.

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Sunday, November 19, 2006

Software facilitates task management.



Suited for workgroups and company departments in SMBs as well as various other organizations, VIP Task Manager Standard Edition is used for team-based planning, sharing, tracking, and reporting tasks. It lets users focus on tasks in their Task List view and permits multi-user simultaneous access to common database through LAN. Product is also offered in Professional Edition, and both versions are compatible with Windows XP/ME/2000/2003.
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Software promotes plug-and-play equipment development.
Modular OEM Accelerator program provides engineering services and tools for life sciences machine builders and process equipment providers. It facilitates incorporation of ISA-88 design methodologies, predefines equipment capabilities and parameters for manufacturing execution systems (MES), and helps equipment integrate with overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) software. Modules' tools and concepts help drive plant-wide information integration and asset utilization.
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Software accelerates industrial design process.
Autodesk AliasStudio v13.5 supports sketching, concept visualization, and production modeling all within single, intuitive working environment. Enhancements to user interface and existing tools help streamline and accelerate all phases of design workflow process. Program features quick responsiveness, especially when working with large data sets; Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) translator; and DWG/DXF translator that enables importing of files from AutoCAD software.
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Saturday, November 18, 2006

Enterprise Search Software leverages existing knowledge assets.



MindServer Expertise(TM) combines directory content with individual work product to provide access to tacit knowledge of organization. Application gives consulting and professional services firms ability to identify individuals within firm who have unique expertise or specialized knowledge, so that they can find and collaborate with those individuals on project work, present full value of firm's knowledge in new business pitches, and match best resources to client engagements.
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Research Tool helps optimize eBay marketing tactics.
PowerWeb Edition lets users research eBay marketplace, specifically for their products, from any computer to determine supply and demand of specific products and categories. Web-based research tool enables sellers to find ways to optimize sales listings, such as finding best day to end auction and best keywords to use in their listing title. Solution also helps partners enhance products and services upon foundation of market research.
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Friday, November 17, 2006

Enterprise Search Software leverages existing knowledge assets.



MindServer Expertise(TM) combines directory content with individual work product to provide access to tacit knowledge of organization. Application gives consulting and professional services firms ability to identify individuals within firm who have unique expertise or specialized knowledge, so that they can find and collaborate with those individuals on project work, present full value of firm's knowledge in new business pitches, and match best resources to client engagements.
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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Field Integration Service creates open iSCSI SANs.



Capable of being installed on new or existing ProLiant DL380 servers, Field Integration service delivers SAN/iQ software as a product which is then integrated in field by authorized deployment partners. Users can turn previous ProLiant DL380 purchases into new iSCSI SAN, or add storage modules within existing SAN/iQ cluster.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Software aids in corporate performance management.



Enabling organizations to align goals, initiatives, and metrics, PilotWorks® features operational reviews component that helps capture, consolidate, present, and disseminate employee performance information. Aggregated information is placed into live briefing books wherein users can add annotations throughout operational review to highlight key points. Exported as PDF files, operational reviews can be printed, emailed, viewed on screen as slide show, or published to website.
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Thin Computers facilitate information management.
Suited for data- and video-intensive thin client deployments, Wyse G-Class computers come with dual-display support and can accept more displays as requirements increase. Expansion options include CD-ROM bay, HDD bay, and PCI expansion slot, while connectivity is provided via integrated 10/100 Ethernet or optional WLAN. Offering plug-and-play connectivity, computers come with Wyse Device Manager for managing, updating, and servicing device from central or remote locations.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

ERP Software enables ACCPAC Plus data conversion.



Offering credit card processing options for POS transactions, Sage BusinessVision 50 Accounting v7.1 automates tasks such as generation of PO, credit note creation, invoice duplication, and physical inventory posting. With ability to suggest alternate item parts, software takes customer account payments from POS and provides direct deposit functionality for Canadian employees in payroll module.
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Software extends Windows server monitoring to x64 platforms.
SeNTry v3.0 provides intelligent data collection and reporting for Windows x64 platform. Counters can be validated by type rather than name only, ensuring support for new counters as they are introduced. All base counters are written to SMF file when requested. @CycleEndType macro indicates type of cycle end with single character, including S for short cycle, N for normal cycle, and H for cycle at cycle hour. Collection agent optionally supports writing of MVS compatible filenames.
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Monday, November 13, 2006

Software acts as hub of material testing system.



Designed for Plus and EZ Series materials testing machines, NEXYGENPlus links all components together to allow user to control and monitor aspects of system from single interface. It enables setting up tests, acquiring and displaying results, automating procedures, linking tests into production line control systems, and exporting data to other programs and reporting results. In addition to video and still capture capability, software offers integral security and audit trails.
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CNC Collet Chucks offer dead-length operation.
With runout guarantee of 0.0003 in. TIR or better, Accu-Length(TM) CNC Collet Chucks include 3J A2-5 and 3J 110 mm small body models designed for sub-spindles, and S-26 A2-5 model that provides 2 5/8 in. gripping capacity for smaller machines. Available accessories include hardened and ground solid collets, emergency collets that can be bored to size, ejectors for sub-spindle part removal, collet stops, and bar seal assembly that protects internal chuck components from coolant and debris.

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Sunday, November 12, 2006

Supply Chain Simulator targets pharmaceutical industry.



Helping to avoid costly errors, tcVisualize(TM) 2.0 lets pharmaceutical companies model, visualize, and simulate complex clinical supply scenarios. Users can plan and play out unlimited scenarios, vary relevant study parameters, and zoom between global picture and individual site view. With live study tracking and reporting, and ability to replay in-progress studies or run them forward with existing or altered parameters, companies can track supplies at all times.
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Electronics Tester offers 2 analog and 16 digital channels.
Designed to verify analog voltage levels and digital logic used in electronics, USBee DX Test Pod attaches to PC using USB cable, and depending on PC application used, becomes collection of various electronic test tools. It provides click-and-drag instant decode of embedded bus transactions, digital voltmeter, data logger, digital signal generator, and pulse width modulator, as well as frequency counter, frequency generator, I2C controller, and pulse counter.
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Saturday, November 11, 2006

Monitor is offered in USB and Serial touch screen interface.



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Friday, November 10, 2006

Laser Barcode Scanner meets needs of small businesses.



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Thursday, November 09, 2006

Software Suite brings CDC support to SQL Server.



Attunity Integration Suite v5.0, comprised of Attunity Connect, Attunity Federate, and Attunity Stream, offers SOA capabilities, management facilities for large-scale deployments, and support for multiple data sources. Change data capture (CDC) capabilities allow efficient capture and transfer of only changed data items from source database to target database. Software also provides CDC Accelerator for SQL Server and SQL Server 2005 Integration Services.
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Shaft Collars withstand high temperatures.
Featuring 1 and 2 piece clamp-style construction, High Temperature Shaft Collars are manufactured from variety of alloys such as Type 330 Stainless for service up to 2,250ºF. Customized to sizes from ½-10 in. ID, collars suit drive systems, conveyors, mixers, test fixtures, and other applications. Product incorporates features such as threaded, square, or hexagonal bores, and mounting holes on face or OD.

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Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Monochrome Laser Printers have Quiet-Mode feature.



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Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Graphics Processing Unit targets HD gaming.



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Wearable Computer enables warehouse inventory moves.
Enabling piece picking, case picking, parcel moves, and broken case activities, Model HX2 data collection computer features fully mappable backlit keys and color display for easy viewing from any angle. With magnesium alloy front and impact-resistant screen, rugged product includes laser and imager ring scanners. Driven by Windows® CE 5.0 OS and Intel® XScale® processor, device includes ToughTalk(TM) technology to support voice recognition applications.

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Software helps users manage brewhouse operations.
Brewhouse Solution helps brewers monitor and control production processes and standardize on common solution across multiple facilities for improved operations and consistent product quality. Software is based on Logix Control Platform and FactoryTalk integrated suite, which includes information management and reporting capabilities to help analyze operations.
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Monday, November 06, 2006

Shot Blaster removes rust and scales from exterior surfaces.



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Sunday, November 05, 2006

Software facilitates electronic check clearing.



Enabling remote deposits as Check 21 image deposits or ARC transactions, Deposit21(TM) supports variety of formats including ANSI DSTU x9.37 and X9.100-180, as well as bank-specific variants. Deposit configurations such as multiple accounts, separate clearing and deposit accounts, or multiple destinations and methods of transmission are also supported. Software provides scheduled and event-driven notifications using RSS feeds, e-mail, or pagers.
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Software helps manage gas distribution network.
Part of Smallworld Utility Office Suite, Small World Gas Distribution Office provides critical network management applications including cathodic protection management, outage analysis, asset inventory reporting, and leak analysis. Program also includes Smallworld Office Productivity Pack, with applications that extend functionality for annotation management and management of various processes such as bulk updating of attributes, business rules support, grid plotting, and thematic display.
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Saturday, November 04, 2006

System On Module consumes only 2 mW in sleep mode.



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Friday, November 03, 2006

Microcontroller is used in automotive LCD and TFT displays.



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System On Module consumes only 2 mW in sleep mode.
Measuring 2.6 x 1 x 0.16 in., TRITON-290 Intel/Marvel Monahans P System on Module contains 806 MHz PXA290 processor coupled with 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Flash. It uses 200 pin SODIMM connector and has extended temperature range of -25°C to +85°C. RoHS compliant module features programmable CPU power supply with Intel Wireless SpeedStep® Power Manager technology, 16-bit A/A/D multiplexed external memory interface, and DS1339 real time clock.

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Thursday, November 02, 2006

Transcoding Blades address IMS market needs.



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Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Bridge reduces development time for wireless infrastructure.



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Wearable Computers and Scanners enable hands-free operation.
Series WT4000 wearable mobile computer allows users to move freely while scanning data, accessing business-critical information, and performing real-time data entry. System is worn on the wrist or the hip, and offers headset support for voice picking. Product supports voice-only, text-only, and combination of voice and text applications. Models RS309 and RS409 wearable scanners deliver scanning as well as accurate reading of poorly printed and damaged bar codes.

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