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U.S. Manufacturing Initiative Receives Congressional Approval
March 24, 2015
OSA Applauds Passage of the RAMI Act, Funding New U.S. Centers for Manufacturing Innovation, as Part of the FY2015 Omnibus Appropriations BillWASHINGTON--The Optical Society (OSA) applauds the inclusion of H.R. 2996, the bipartisan Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI), in the $1.1 trillion FY2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill,
NAMPA Reports New Research on Media Coverage Shows How Facts On BPA s Safety Are Distorted in the
March 24, 2015
-- British Study on Sensationalistic Media Reporting on Health Issues Explains Overhyped Response to BPA Hypertension Study --WASHINGTON--The surge in media coverage this week of a study published in the American Heart Association s journal, Hypertension, linking bisphenol A (BPA) exposure to a rise in blood pressure, is a prime example of the
FDA Issues 2014 Assessment of BPA
March 24, 2015
-- NAMPA welcomes latest Agency update reaffirming safety of BPA in food contact applications --WASHINGTON--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new assessment of the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), reaffirming its position that BPA is safe at current levels of exposure from food contact uses. FDA s Center for Food Safety and
Church & Dwight Executive Re-elected Chairman of Consumer Specialty Products Association
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--Today at the General Session of the Consumer Specialty Products Association s (CSPA) 2014 Annual Meeting and 100 Anniversary Celebration in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, representatives of the association s 250 member companies re-elected Paul Siracusa, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Global Research & Development, Church & Dwight
EFTA Announces Addition of EyeLock as New Board Member
March 24, 2015
EyeLock to provide perspective on security of paymentsWASHINGTON--The Electronic Funds Transfer Association (EFTA), a non-profit trade association dedicated to the advancement of electronic payments and electronic commerce, announced the addition of EyeLock, a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, to the Board of EFTA
Manufacturers Urge Congress to Pass Important Tax Extenders Legislation
March 24, 2015
R&D Tax Credit, Section 179 Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Keys to Keeping U.S. Manufacturing StrongWASHINGTON--The National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) today urged Congress to pass a tax extenders bill this month that makes key tax provisions used by U.S. manufacturers permanent,
Cities Nationwide Host Orion First Flight Viewing Events
March 24, 2015
NASA launches first step toward human exploration of MarsWASHINGTON--More than 200 science centers, museums and planetariums nationwide will host viewing events for the first test flight of NASA s Orion spacecraft, slated to launch on Dec. 4, 2014. The uncrewed mission, Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), marks a momentous move for the U.S. space
National Engineering Forum identifies areas of focus for securing America s future
March 24, 2015
Movement seeks solutions to engineering challengesWASHINGTON--Hundreds of business leaders, policymakers, academics and media representatives have raised their voices, and today, a report from the National Engineering Forum (NEF) reveals findings from the movement s first ten dialogues. Lockheed Martin, the Council on Competitiveness and the
Visualant s New Patent Creates Opportunity for Invisible Bar Codes
March 24, 2015
Large Market for Secure and Dense Automatic Identification and Data CaptureSEATTLE--Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) an industry-leading provider of chromatic-based identification and diagnostic solutions, announced today that it received its seventh patent on its ChromaID technology. Encoding information in machine-readable symbols like barcodes and
Clorox, Dow Chemical, Novozymes, P&G, Stepan Executives Elected to ACI Board of Directors
March 24, 2015
Newly Named ACI General Counsel Douglas Troutman Elected Corporate SecretaryWASHINGTON--Five leaders from across the cleaning product supply chain were elected as new members of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors.At its most recent meeting in Washington, D.C., the Board elected the following executives as new Directors to fill
Hagens Berman s Steve Berman Responds to Takata and Honda Hearing Regarding Airbag Defect Affecting
March 24, 2015
SEATTLE--Attorneys from national consumer-rights law firm Hagens Berman representing plaintiffs in the proposed class-action case against Takata and Honda Motor Co. today responded to testimony delivered by Takata Senior Vice President, Hiroshi Shimizu and Honda Executive Vice President, Rick Schostek on November 20, 2014 to a Senate committee
EnerG2 and BASF Announce Multifaceted Partnership
March 24, 2015
Innovative energy storage materials pioneer and the world s leading chemical company collaborate to enrich R&D, expand capacity, and extend global presence for advanced carbon materials for energy storageSEATTLE & LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany--EnerG2, a Seattle-based company manufacturing advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy
Siemens receives turnkey contract for Stonewall Energy Project in Northern Virginia
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Siemens, in consortium with Bechtel, has been awarded the order for the turnkey supply for Panda Power Funds Stonewall Energy Project in Leesburg, Virginia. Following the power projects Temple I and Temple II (TX), Sherman (TX), Liberty (PA) and Patriot (PA), this is the sixth order awarded to Siemens by Panda Power Funds.Siemens
America Recycles Day: Progress Made, Job Incomplete
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--Tomorrow is America Recycles Day. Today, more than 10 million aerosols will be manufactured in the U.S. for products ranging from shaving cream to bicycle lubricant1.But the remaining 35 percent must be addressed. We have only one goal in mind, 100 percentThese empty aerosol products can be recycled and are increasingly being recycled.
Submarine Cables in the Sargasso Sea
March 24, 2015
LYMINGTON, United Kingdom--On 23rdOctober 2014, the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), together with the Centre for International Law of the National University of Singapore, George Washington University Law School and the Sargasso Sea Commission, co-sponsored a workshop titled Submarine Cables in the Sargasso Sea Legal and
Hagens Berman: Vehicle Owners File Second Suit against Takata and Honda, Alleging Takata Knew of
March 24, 2015
SEATTLE--Hagens Berman, a national class-action law firm, has filed a second class-action suit against Japanese parts supplier Takata Corporation and automaker Honda Motor Co., stating that Takata embarked on a concealment campaign, designed to cover-up evidence of airbag defects. The suit relates to the companies recent rash of recalls due to
American Cleaning Institute Response to Pediatrics Study on Childhood Accidents with Liquid Laundry
March 24, 2015
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Children s Exposure to Laundry PacketsACI Launched KEY Pledge Laundry Safety Campaign in 2013 to Educate Parents and Caregivers about Proper Product Use and StorageCompanies Have Made Changes to PackagingAs With Any Household Product, Parents and Caregivers Are Key to Safe Use and Storage of
Businesses Urge Presidential Involvement in Port Dispute
March 24, 2015
105 Organizations Sign Letter Highlighting Crisis-Level CongestionWASHINGTON--A diverse coalition including retailers, manufacturers and farmers and other supply chain stakeholders sent a letter to President Obama today urging the government s immediate involvement in contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the
The World Bank Group s International Finance Corporation and Levi Strauss & Co. Reward Garment
March 24, 2015
First-of-its-kind program based on LS&Co. s industry-leading supplier standardsWASHINGTON & SAN FRANCISCO--IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is working with Levi Strauss & Co. to provide financial incentives for garment suppliers in developing countries to upgrade environmental, health, safety and labor standards. This new supplier
Clearwater Paper Announces Participation at Vertical Research Partners Paper and Packaging
March 24, 2015
2014 VRP Global Paper and Packaging ConferenceSPOKANE, Wash.--Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) today announced its upcoming presentation at the Vertical Research Partners Paper and Packaging Conference:November 19, 2014 3:35 p.m. Eastern timeThe live webcast, which will provide certain outlook information, can be accessed at Clearwater Paper
UFCW Applauds OSHA's Effort to Protect Poultry Workers from Musculoskeletal Disorders, Hazardous
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) today released the following statement regarding OSHA s decision to exercise the seldom-used general duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to protect poultry workers from workplace injuries or death.The UFCW applauds OSHA s decision to use the general duty
Purdue University Engineers Report Superior Performance of Solidia s CO2-Cured Concrete over
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--Engineers from Purdue University reported that carbon dioxide (CO2)-cured concrete performed comparably or better than traditional ordinary Portland Cement-based concrete for resistance to cold weather and exposure to extreme conditions during presentations to the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Fall 2014 Convention taking place this
Hagens Berman Files Class-Action Lawsuit against Takata and Honda for Massive Airbag Recall
March 24, 2015
SEATTLE--Hagens Berman, a national class-action law firm, today filed suit against Japanese parts supplier Takata Corporation and automaker Honda Motor Co., relating to their recent rash of recalls due to faulty airbag inflators installed in millions of vehicles in the United States. Instead of safely deploying airbags to protect vehicle occupants,
Supersonic Laser-Propelled Rockets
March 24, 2015
New hybrid approach may help power rockets, launch satellites, enable future aircraft to exceed Mach 10WASHINGTON--Scientists and science fiction writers alike have dreamt of aircrafts that are propelled by beams of light rather than conventional fuels. Now, a new method for improving the thrust generated by such laser-propulsion systems may bring
OutBack Power Showcases Expanded Portfolio at SPI
March 24, 2015
Only energy leader with complete National Electrical Code, UL1741-compliant offering from rooftop to batteryARLINGTON, Wash.--OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and mobile applications, today announced several additions to its renewable energy systems
Gigaphoton Achieves 3-Hour Continuous Operation of Prototype LPP EUV Light Source at 50% Duty Cycle
March 24, 2015
Prototype LPP EUV Light Source Has Reached Final Stagefor Use in High-Volume-Manufacturing EUV ScannersOYAMA, Japan--Gigaphoton Inc., a major lithography light source manufacturer, announced today that it has succeeded in achieving 3-hour continuous operation of its prototype LPP EUV light source at 50% duty cycle and 42-W output, equivalent to
CHPA Statement on Pediatrics Study Reporting Medication Errors in Children
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued the following statement in response to a study published today in Pediatrics. The study found that from 2002 to 2012 cough and cold medication errors decreased significantly in children under 6 years old, but the number of other medication errors rose to an average of 63,358 per
Registration Now Open for 2015 ACI Convention
March 24, 2015
Cleaning Product Supply Chain s Top Business-to-Business Meeting Set for January 26-31, Grande Lakes OrlandoWASHINGTON--Registration is now open for the 2015 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention, set for January 26-31 at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida.The value of our Convention is that we have
OutBack Power Unveils Solar Control with OPTICS RE
March 24, 2015
Solar energy system owners can now access their systems anytime, anywhere.Solar Power International 2014ARLINGTON, Wash.--OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and mobile applications, today announced OPTICS RE control functionality for owners of renewable
Statement from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Opposing Senate "Chemical Safety" Bill
March 24, 2015
Asbestos Would Remain Legal Under Udall-Vitter ProposalWASHINGTON--The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, today issued this statement from ADAO President and Co-Founder Linda Reinstein, in opposition to the legislation introduced today by
Transportation Industry Aims for Zero Deaths on U.S. Roads
March 24, 2015
Releases National Strategy on Highway SafetyWASHINGTON--The National Strategy on Highway Safety, called Toward Zero Deaths (TZD), was officially rolled out today nationwide. The TZD plan provides countermeasures in education, engineering, enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS) for organizations, businesses and individuals to reduce deaths
Ford Motor Company Fund, Smithsonian Bring Spark!Lab to Anchorage, Opening the Doors to Innovation
March 24, 2015
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--Spark!Lab, the hands-on invention experience from the Smithsonian s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, is opening its newest location at the Anchorage Museum in Alaska. With the support of Ford Motor Company Fund, Spark!Lab will engage children and families in the invention process through science
CAGW Joins Other Taxpayer Watchdogs, Calls for Management Improvements in FAA s Air Traffic Control
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) was joined by five other taxpayer watchdog organizations in sending a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta, urging him to improve internal management at the agency related to the Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solution (ATCOTS) program, which
Clearwater Paper Announces Participation at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Smid Cap Conference
March 24, 2015
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Smid Cap Conference 2015SPOKANE, Wash.--Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) today announced its upcoming presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Smid Cap Conference:March 17, 2015 4:35 p.m. ETThe live webcast and related presentation materials, which are expected to include certain outlook and forward
MicroVision Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 2014 Financial and Operating Results and 2015
March 24, 2015
REDMOND, Wash.--MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display technology, today announced it will host a conference call to discuss its 2014 financial and operating results and 2015 objectives on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT.Participants may join the conference call by dialing
Opportunities for Women in the UK and Ireland: Global Marathon For, By and About Women in
March 24, 2015
Annual Virtual Forum Builds a Worldwide Community Through Live Webcasts and Local Satellite EventsWASHINGTON--The Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering & Technology kicks off on Monday, March 9 at 11:00 am (ET). A free, worldwide online forum connecting and engaging women in engineering and technology across six continents,
Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering & Technology, March 9-11, 2015
March 24, 2015
Annual Virtual Forum Builds a Worldwide Community Through Live Webcasts and Local Satellite Events2015 Event Keynoted by Megan Smith, Chief Technology Officer of the United StatesWASHINGTON--The Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering & Technology kicks off on Monday, March 9 at 11:00 am (ET), with an opening keynote by Megan
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Responds to Letter Written by Senior VP of Delta
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright issued a counter response to a recent letter written by Senior VP of Delta, Ms. Andrea Newman. Sebright asks that Delta release, for a fair and public review, its study" on airline subsidies and he provides facts on the enormous economic benefits and American jobs at home derived
Dow and Project Lead The Way Partner to Grow STEM Skills in Key Dow Communities
March 24, 2015
Partnership to help build the pipeline for a skilled workforceWASHINGTON--To kick off national Engineers Week, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced a significant partnership to increase K-12 students access to high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs. Through a
GlobalViP Infrastructure Platform for Owner/Operators to Revolutionize $3 Trillion Market
March 24, 2015
Platform to be Launched at the 8thGlobal Infrastructure Leadership ForumWASHINGTON--CG/LA Infrastructure, Inc. today announced the launch of GlobalViP (GViP) (http://www.globalvipprojects.com) at the 8th Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum in New York City on February 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM. The platform will be first unveiled to public sector
K&M Advisors Awarded a Contract for the Construction of Add-on 70 MW Steam Combined Cycle for
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--K&M Advisors LLC, a Dorado Group company and a leading engineering and financial advisory firm, recently announced the continuation of an strategic partnership with Samra Electric Power Company (SEPCO) a company established by the Ministry of Energy under the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to add a 70 MW Steam Cycle
Legislation Proposed to Washington Voters: Tie Tax Breaks to Jobs and Wages
March 24, 2015
RENTON, Wash.--New polling shows that more than two-thirds of likely Washington voters support tying tax breaks for aerospace companies to requirements for maintaining jobs and providing living wages.Boeing cuts employment in Washington and moves the work to states that required the company to add workers in exchange for tax breaks. Boeing doesn t
Gyros Launches Nanoliter-scale Immunoassay System Gyrolab xPlore at SLAS2015 Conference
March 24, 2015
UPPSALA, Sweden--Gyros AB, a pioneer in miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter-scale, is launching a new instrument, Gyrolab xPlore , at the 2015 Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Conference (SLAS2015) in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7 to 11.Automated Nanoliter-scale Immunoassays: Expanding Discovery Productivity for
DiscoverE s 2015 Educator Awards Announces Call for Entries
March 24, 2015
Non-profit engineering program honors outstanding educators from the United States and around the worldWASHINGTON--DiscoverE, a US-based non-profit organization whose mission is to sustain and grow a dynamic engineering profession, announces a call for nominations for its 2015 Educator Awards. The Educator Awards recognize the top educators in
OSA Presents 2015 Advocate of Optics Recognition to Congressman Tom Reed
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Optical Society (OSA) has presented its 2015 Advocate of Optics recognition to U.S. Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY). Reed was selected for leadership in developing and passing a key advanced manufacturing bill that will be of great benefit to not only optics and photonics but to the economy as a whole.Job creation is critical in the
Gasification Technologies Council Calls for Presentations for Prestigious Annual Conference
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Gasification Technologies Council, the world s premier trade association and foremost authority on the gasification industry, today issued a call for presentations for its annual conference.The 2015 Gasification Technologies Conference is the industry s largest and most prestigious gasification event -- attracting speakers,
OSA Mourns the Death of Charles Townes
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The Optical Society expresses its condolences at the loss of Charles Townes, OSA Fellow and recipient of the Frederic Ives Medal (1996). Charles was a luminary in the field of optics and photonics and was highly regarded by colleagues and the numerous students he mentored. He died on 27 January 2015 at the age of 99.He was a bright
Fusion Joins News Media Coalition to Test Small News Drones at FAA Test Site
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--The coalition of news media partnering with Virginia Tech to test small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is pleased to announce that Fusion has joined its ranks.We could not be more pleased to be working with Virginia Tech and the coalition on this exciting projectThe partnership between the news media coalition and Virginia Tech is
Sixth Annual IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference to Focus
March 24, 2015
ISGT 2015 sets stage for global smart grid experts 17-20 February 2015 in Washington, D.C.PISCATAWAY, N.J.--IEEE, the world s largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced the sixth annual IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Conference, being held 17-20
U.S. Chamber Comments on Asbestos Litigation Abuses in Wake of New York Assembly Speaker Indictment
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON--Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, issued the following statement today in the wake of the indictment of the New York Assembly Speaker:This country has seen over 100 bankruptcies and countless jobs lost. It's time for a serious look into potential criminal activity relating to abusive asbestos