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Saving Energy While Riding: Hong Kong Theme Park Includes Energy Efficient Technology on Some of World's Longest Escalators

Ocean Park Installs Energy-Saving Motor Controllers with E-Save Technology™ to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Hong Kong - With rising CO2 emissions in and around Hong Kong and China, Ocean Park Hong Kong teamed up with US clean-tech company Power Efficiency Corporation to incorporate energy-efficient motor controllers on 8 of the park's guest escalators as part of their ongoing support for energy conservation.


Clare Inc., Officially Becomes IXYS Integrated Circuits Division

In a move to streamline corporateidentity and improve customer response, Clare Inc. is officially IXYS IntegratedCircuits Division

Beverly, MA – Clare, Inc.,an IXYS company (NASDAQ: IXYS News) andwholly owned subsidiary of IXYS, announces that it has changed the companyname to IXYS Integrated Circuits Division. The Division designs,manufactures, and markets a wide variety of semiconductor devices, andis a major provider of optically isolated electronic products.


Gearbox Express Opens in Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Mukwonago, WI - Gearbox Express (GBX), along with state and local public officials, celebrated the official grand opening of its new 43,000 square-foot facility in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Gearbox Express is the only company in North America that is focused on providing independent, down-tower, wind gearbox remanufacturing services. They are expected to eventually employee 100 people.

“A key element of Wisconsin's past and future success is having driven entrepreneurs with technical manufacturing experience. That creates profitable new businesses and brings jobs to our state”.


Mitutoyo America Corporation Opens Alabama M3 Solution Center

Aurora, IL - Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of the first M3 Solution Center in the south central United States region, located in Birmingham, Alabama. This new, 4,800 sq. ft. showroom is conveniently located so customers can schedule appointments for product demonstrations and assistance with metrology solutions and application challenges.


Nook's Reconfigured Ball Screws move Tons in a small footprint for Democratic National Convention Stage

As the dramatic and pivotal stage of the upcoming 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions (RNC: August-Tampa, FL / DNC: September-Charlotte, NC) approaches, streamlining the staging of the massive events historically has never been a small task. That was the case with Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. (CSSI), a leading provider of scenic theatrical systems, who faced the daunting challenge of transforming the Boston Fleet Center into a spectacular convention hall for the 2004 Democratic National Convention.


Teledyne DALSA SupportsNew Camera Link HS Standard

Company to demonstrate camera and frame grabber supportfor CLHS - the AIA’s latest machine vision protocol - at The Vision Show inBoston

Waterloo, Ontario - Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologiescompany and a global leader in machine visiontechnology, announced a major milestone in itsongoing support for the AIA’s newest interface standard, Camera Link HS(CLHS). Teledyne DALSA will demonstrate its commitment tothe new standard and will showcase CLHS versions of the Falcon2™camera and Xcelera™ PX8frame grabber at the upcoming AIA Vision Showin Boston from May 8-10, 2012.


Erik Meijer Promoted to President, Bourns Electronics

Riverside, CA - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, announced that Erik Meijer has been promoted to the newly created position of President, Bourns Electronics. In his new role, Meijer will be responsible for overseeing the company’s various business segments. Meijer will report to Bourns, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer, John Halenda, who has announced that he will retire in March 2013.


Pittman Motors announces New Website

Harleysville, PA - Pittman Motors, a premier manufacturer of customized DC brush motors, brushless motors, and gearmotors, has launched a new website: www.Pittman-Motors.com. The web site has a new look and feel as well as enhanced features such as tabbed navigation and access to online ordering for immediate availability of a standard selection of parts.


Patent-pending vertical arresting system from Macron Dynamics opens new possibilities for use of belt driven actuators invertical automation applications

Croydon, PA - Macron Dynamics Inc., a manufacturer of linear actuators andmulti-axis automation systems, has introduced a patent-pending arresting systemdesigned to promote safer use of belt driven actuators in vertical automationapplications.


Lenze Technology Manager to Discuss New Machine Safety Standards at Midwest Automation Conference

Uxbridge, MA – Martin Grosser ofLenze Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanicaldrives, motion control and automation technologies, will present the latestdevelopments in machine safety standards at The Automation Conference in the Chicago area. The annualconference, produced by Summit Media Group, will be held May 22-23 in Rosemont, Illinois.