Minnesota Manufacturing News (United States)

Alignex, the Midwest’s leader in manufacturing innovation, is partnering with Vermeer Manufacturing to present the CAD Collaboration Event.

Introduction of SolidWorks® Plastics, an easy-to-use software that enables users to avoid manufacturing defects during the earliest stages of plastics part and injection mold design.

Alignex announces if you buy SolidWorks Standard you get an instant upgrade to SolidWorks Premium. Premium has added capabilities: analyzing stress, deflection, motion, tolerance stack-up, photo rendering, component libraries, & productivity tools.

RAVE Sports, the premier supplier of water recreation products, will be holding a stand up paddle board demo day on May 19, 2012 to showcase the new SUP fleet.

Sbyke contacted GKS Services Corp. to perform high-accuracy 3D laser scanning on the sbyke prototype and create a 3D digital model necessary for further development and manufacture

Low Emissivity Coating Offers Improved Performance, Color and Design Options

Honeywell will be showing a wide range of sensors and switches designed to enhance productivity and safety in a variety of oil and gas exploration and drilling applications during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). Booth 2779

Saleae has named NorthTree Associates as a North American distributor of its cross-platform Logic Analyzers – the Logic and Logic16.

New Insulating Glass System Increases Transparency of Exterior Walls

The CT scanner captures all surfaces, both external and internal, of complex free-form parts and assemblies without harming the object

The new LOG Storm from Byte Paradigm is a high-speed data logger used for recording and analyzing the activity from embedded electronic system digital bus and data lines.

Alignex, Inc., a provider of trusted engineering technology solutions, announces its merger with Tridaq. The merger will affect the Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and the Iowa territories of Tridaq’s customers.

VMS expands its service offerings to include contract project management services.

FORCE America, Inc. announced today the appointment of John Stenz as President of Distribution and Manufacturing Operations, effective October 1, 2011.

Honeywell’s new TMS 9250 Torque Measurement System offers true torque measurements with a non-contact, digital telemetry design with higher frequency response, simplified installation and reduced down time associated with mechanical wear.

Will Chandler, The designer behind Dejamone Dezynz, will unveil 12 new looks for Spring 2012 bringing an end to much anticipation

Minnesota Machine Tool Distributor, Concept Machine Tool is proud to announce they have been awarded exclusive distributorship for the Chicago Slitter product line in the states of MN, IA, ND, SD, WI, IL, OK, AR and LA.

Concept Machine Tool is pleased to announce they have appointed Tom Wandmacher as Vice President of the Fabrication and Stamping Division.

The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce recently presented a Manufacturing Excellence Award to water jet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc.

Alignex, the Midwest’s leader in manufacturing innovation, is partnering with Vermeer Manufacturing to present the CAD Collaboration Event.

Jet Edge's 30hp ECO-JET direct drive water jet pump produces up to 1 gpm of 55,000 psi water for precision cutting, cleaning and surface preparation. Eco-friendly, it uses up to 40% less electricity than standard 50hp pumps with the same output.

AbleNet launches the AbleNet Summer Fun Sweepstakes to celebrate the start of summer and the extended school year.

Visit Viracon at Booth #3825 To Learn More at the Convention

Introduction of SolidWorks® Plastics, an easy-to-use software that enables users to avoid manufacturing defects during the earliest stages of plastics part and injection mold design.

Alignex announces if you buy SolidWorks Standard you get an instant upgrade to SolidWorks Premium. Premium has added capabilities: analyzing stress, deflection, motion, tolerance stack-up, photo rendering, component libraries, & productivity tools.

Jacques Ouellette of TGI Technical Glass Inc. Partners with Viracon to Provide High-Performance Glass Products

RAVE Sports, the premier supplier of water recreation products, will be holding a stand up paddle board demo day on May 19, 2012 to showcase the new SUP fleet.

Miller Felpax President and CEO Steven L. Blue, a business author and keynote speaker, addressed the Winona State Warrior’s Leadership Council and team staff, sharing insight and inspiration about leadership and teamwork.

Sbyke contacted GKS Services Corp. to perform high-accuracy 3D laser scanning on the sbyke prototype and create a 3D digital model necessary for further development and manufacture

AbleNet’s commitment to persons with disabilities has a worldwide reach. The South American Trade Forum panel discussed how businesses in the United States can better reach this population with manufactured goods and professional services.

Precision micro metal stamping specialist Top Tool Co. names 29-year metal stamping veteran as president.

Low Emissivity Coating Offers Improved Performance, Color and Design Options

Miller Felpax, a leading manufacturer and distributor of rail parts, announced today it had achieved a record sales quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2012. This exceeded the 1st quarter of 2011 by 20%, which was the previous record sales quarter.

The automated 3D inspection-grade system can be used in either shop floor or office environments and is accurate to 25 microns (0.001”)

Innovations from AbleNet like Freehand and Step-by-Step GamePlay provide access to technology and learning to persons with disabilities.

Honeywell will be showing a wide range of sensors and switches designed to enhance productivity and safety in a variety of oil and gas exploration and drilling applications during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). Booth 2779

The new ECL150 Eddy-Current Displacement Sensor offers up to eight channels of high resolution (3 nm) noncontact displacement sensing in a small space at lower cost.

Saleae has named NorthTree Associates as a North American distributor of its cross-platform Logic Analyzers – the Logic and Logic16.

New Insulating Glass System Increases Transparency of Exterior Walls

As iDevices provide assistive technology benefits, AbleNet increases access by providing accessories and app solutions.

Plastic Resource, a Minnesota company, recently launched a new web site aimed towards worldwide growth of plastic gift cards, loyalty cards and custom plastic printing.

Ready for a ONE-TIME-FEE and the it's FREE . . Medical Alert! FALL-N-CALL is the world's first 2-way voice communicator "Emergency Panic Pendant" that also offers a LIFE TIME WARRANTY!

The CT scanner captures all surfaces, both external and internal, of complex free-form parts and assemblies without harming the object

The new LOG Storm from Byte Paradigm is a high-speed data logger used for recording and analyzing the activity from embedded electronic system digital bus and data lines.

AbleNet Introduces New BIG Step-by-StepTM with Levels and BIG Step-by-Step Choice with Levels.

AbleNet introduces its new assistive technology and special education curriculum catalog featuring several new products.

NorthTree Associates announces the PicoScope 4262 from Pico Technology. The PicoScope 4262 is a 2 channel, 16 bit very–high–resolution oscilloscope (VHRO) with a built–in low–distortion signal generator.

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge cut the "DIGGERS" logo shown in each episode of National Geographic Channel's new show, "DIGGERS."

AbleNet Launches AbleNet University to Provide Assistive Technology and Special Education Curricular Program Training

AK Material Handling Systems of Maple Grove, MN is offering a Closeout on a FIFO (First In First Out) Pallet Flow Rack System. The racking is Frazier Industrial and the Pallet Flow rollers are Inneroll design.

The Zephyr Airflow Sensor Customers offers industry-leading accuracy and enables device developers to easily customize the sensor to meet their specific application needs. Honeywell has added 4 standard flow ranges between ±50 SCCM and ±750 SCCM

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge announces that its international sales manager has been appointed to the Minnesota District Export Council.

Staples, MN – A MN company is exploring single and double walled plastic rotomolded designs for Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV's) and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS's). A Land/Sea plane is being developed as are larger aircraft components.

John M. Cachat to fill Vice President of Business Development Role for Fast-Growing Minneapolis SaaS Solutions and Consultancy Startup

Henson Previously Served as Director of Sales, and Will Continue to Report to Kelly Schuller, President of Viracon

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge has appointed Ben Callahan as regional sales manager for the North Central U.S.

Modern Marvels: Under Pressure explores the science behind ultra-high pressure waterjet technology, 9 p.m. CST, Monday, Jan. 30, on H2.

BeachGroomer Systems Inc. a Detroit Lakes, Minnesota based company released their new website today, BeachGroomer.com. The new website is a full feature eCommerce site that houses all of BeachGroomer's products.

Alignex, Inc., a provider of trusted engineering technology solutions, announces its merger with Tridaq. The merger will affect the Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and the Iowa territories of Tridaq’s customers.

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge has scheduled ultra-high pressure waterjet training workshops for Feb. 22-24 and June 18-20 at its Shanghai, China local office.

Logic PD and its partners accelerate product development and help companies gain competitive edge

Texas Instruments serves as major components supplier for technologies within Catalyst

The Sportsman’s Guide®, a premier sporting goods brand in the portfolio of Redcats USA, announced today that it is now offering free shipping on all WorkWearSavings.com orders of $75 or more.

Al Boston, CEO of AK Material Handling Systems has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) for 2012.

Looking For Paltier Style Pallet Racking? We have found a solution. AK Material Handling Systems in Maple Grove, MN is now offering NEW powder-coated Paltier style pallet rack. Call 800-722-5908 for a quote on Paltier pallet racking.

Original Equipment Manuals for Caterpillar are available online from Repro Manuals. These OEM sourced manuals are directly from Caterpillar, not reprints.

For more than 60 years, the annual IFAI International Achievement Awards have provided high-visibility recognition of the best products in the specialty fabrics market. Thirteen members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association won awards.

Jet Edge water jet experts share tips for increasing productivity and cutting costs by taking advantage of the latest waterjet technology.