The barcode was invented at Westinghouse in 1930 by John Kermode, Douglas Young and Harry Sparkes. The first patent for a barcode, US Patent #2,612,994, was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver on 7 October, 1952. The ...
The Nestle Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) and Waters Corporation - a company based in Massachusetts, USA - have begun working together on a groundbreaking new research project which could one day lead to the development of ...
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Bostitch's new Smart Point nailers allow for quick and accurate nail placement through a tool nose design, according to the company. Bostitch has introduced the Smart Point family of finish nailers. "After extensive research, our team ...
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"In the highly competitive consumer display market, quantum dot technology offers manufacturers the next wave of innovation and a means of differentiation by providing full-gamut, accurate color without sacrificing efficiency or cost," said ...
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Optitex, a leading 2D & 3D CAD and virtual prototyping software provider and Alvanon, the global leader in integrated fit solutions for the apparel industry, announced a collaboration that will enable apparel and fashion companies to use a ...
The latest publication from portable test equipment expert, Megger, provides a compact yet comprehensive guide to the frequently misunderstood subject of oil dielectric breakdown voltage testing. The 32-page booklet, which is illustrated ...
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US-based engineering simulation software developer ANSYS in association with the General Motors (GM), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and ESim is working to design better, safer and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for ...
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The Sherwin-Williams colormix 2015 collection tells optimistic color stories that reflect a brightened outlook and adventurous spirit for the year ahead. The colormix palettes provide design professionals with fresh color combinations to ...
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Start-up based on smoking Thailand - with seven days to develop the cigar socket that can also help , just to achieve the goal of the crowdfunding , it's a goal within reach . Because counting the cigarette to provide support for smokers ...
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Agilent Technologies Inc of Santa Clara, CA, USA and Cascade Microtech Inc of Beaverton, OR, USA have announced a strategic alliance to provide fully configured and validated RF measurement solutions that streamline wafer-level ...
The bedding industry saw only modest growth last year, with units increasing 1.2% and the dollar value of wholesale bedding shipments increasing 2.4%, according to the industry’s official report of 2013 results. The 2013 Mattress ...
Broadband wireless and wireline communications component maker Anadigics Inc of Warren, NJ, USA has launched the AWL5910 power amplifier (PA), optimized for WiFi infrastructure and multimedia applications including access points, routers, ...
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Advanced Tube Bending Maintains Latest-Generation Aircraft To maximize operational efficiency, British Airways maintains its fleet of aircraft in-house. The loss of revenue resulting from the grounding of a modern aircraft can be ...
The LG G Flex 2 has been teased, with latest reports suggesting the Korean manufacturer’s next flexible phone will launch in early 2015. With LG having last year set a new smartphone first with the arrival of the LG G Flex, the ...
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Neither component leadtimes nor pricing seem poised to budge during the month of May, according to Avnet Electronics Marketing’s Market and Technology Trends report. But buyers shouldn’t be deceived by the apparent stability: ...
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