June 23, 2014 - Available for 0.2530 hp applications, Parker AC10 Micro Drive features sensorless vector mode, output frequency up to 650 Hz, and full 150% overload capacity at 0.5 Hz for 1 min. This AC motor speed control will run either AC induction or permanent magnet AC motors. Minimal wiring requirements and 2 accessible terminal rails facilitate and accelerate installation, while auto-tuning sensorless vector mode allows functionality beyond V/Hz control with 0.5% speed and 5% torque accuracy. Parker Hannifin - SSD Drives North America 9225 Forsyth Park Dr. Charlotte, NC, 28273 USA

Additional information provided by manufacturer Press release date: June 18, 2014

The new Parker AC10 Micro Drive is a simple, reliable and economical AC motor speed control for 0.25 HP to 30 HP applications. With compact size and features normally only associated with higher specification drives, including sensorless vector mode, output frequency up to 650Hz, and a full 150% overload at 0.5 Hz for 1 minute, AC10 provides an optimized solution for machine builders looking for a compact, cost-effective, UL listed drive without compromising on performance.

AC10 is designed to reduce the time and effort required to install, setup and commission through its easy to use integrated keypad. It will run either AC induction or permanent magnet AC motors. Minimal wiring requirements and two easily accessed terminal rails make AC10 fast and simple to install, having you up and running in no time at all. Auto-tuning sensorless vector mode takes AC10 beyond simple V/Hz control allowing users requiring greater dynamic speed or torque control for their application to benefit from the drives enhanced 0.5% speed and 5% torque accuracy.

Proven technology and manufacturing techniques ensure AC10 will deliver outstanding levels of performance day in, day out ensuring maximum uptime and productivity. With conformally coated PCBs as standard, AC10 is able to withstand even the most arduous class 3C3 environment which many other drives in this class would struggle with, allowing you to operate AC10 with the utmost confidence in more applications.

For more information, please visit http://www.parker.com/ssdusa/ac

Parker Hannifin Corporation SSD Drives Division 9225 Forsyth Park Dr. Charlotte, NC 28273 USA Tel: (704) 588-3246 info.us.ssd@parker.com

About Parker Hannifin Corporation With annual sales of $13 billion in fiscal year 2013, Parker Hannifin is the worlds leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 57 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the companys website at http://www.parker.com or its investor information website at http://www.phstock.com.

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June 24, 2014 - Withpush-pull design for facilitated mating/removal, dense multi-fiber round cables use 4 channels of MPO connector to receive and4 to transmit. Each channel is 10gig rated using OM3 cable. MPO fiber optic couplerenables connection ofone male MPO cable to one female MPO cable. By joining2 cables and cross wiring them, coupler lets users change cable from straight to crossed or vice versa. Also available, SENKO dry cloth cleaner removes oil and dust contaminantsfrom MPO fiber connectors. L-Com 45 Beechwood Dr. North Andover, MA, 01845 USA Press release date: June 12, 2014

NORTH ANDOVER, MA -- L-com Global Connectivity, a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that they are offering three new MPO fiber products: a 40gig rated cable, a coupler for cross wiring and a dry cloth cleaner. As data center bandwidth requirements continue to grow, Multifiber Push-On (MPO) technology has become the default cabling solution and these new products will give customers more dependability in their application.

"MPO cabling brings new challenges for IT professionals" said David Gallagher, Product Manager, "But L-com offers two styles of MPO couplers to help make configuration easier, and our MPO products offer high speed data performance without taking up valuable rack space."

The L-com multi-fiber round cables deliver advantages that far outweigh their size by offering up to 12 times the density than an SC connector of the same size. This product uses four channels of the MPO connector to receive and four to transmit. Each channel is 10gig rated using OM3 cable. With a push-pull design for easy mating and removal, significant installation time can be saved.

L-com's new MPO fiber optic coupler provides a fast and easy way to connect one male MPO cable (with alignment pins) to one female MPO cable (without alignment pins). By joining two cables and cross wiring them, this coupler allows users to quickly and easily change a cable from straight to crossed or vice versa without having to buy a new cable. Steel mounting clips allow for easy snap-in installation.

Cleaning fiber optic connectors is also critical to delivering a reliable network installation. The SENKO fiber optic cleaner is a dry cloth cleaner that is specially designed to clean MPO fiber connectors. The dust cap of the cleaner acts as an adapter for cleaning unmated connectors and it is estimated that this helpful tool can clean over 600 connectors and/or ports before requiring replacement. This cleaner is simple, easy to use, and highly effective at removing oil and dust contaminants that can inhibit optical performance.

For more information about this release, please contact: Peter McNeil, Product Marketing Manager 978-682-6936 x1450, pmcneil@l-com.com

About L-com Global Connectivity

L-com Global Connectivity, a global leader in the manufacture of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company's product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, computer networking components, and custom products, as well as their HyperLinkbrand of wireless products which include antennas, RF amplifiers, coaxial lightning and surge protectors, and NEMA rated enclosures. L-com's HyperLink wireless products are designed for WiFi, WiMAX, SCADA, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, RFID and Bluetooth applications. In addition to HyperLink, L-com's other brands include MilesTek, specialists in Military/Aeronautics connectivity solutions and Aiconics, a leading manufacturer of electrical connector products. Trusted for over 30 years, L-com, which is headquartered in North Andover, MA, is ISO 9001: 2008 certified and many of its products are UL recognized For more information, please visit: http://www.L-com.com/

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June 17, 2014 - As single-point addressable devices, Models 2W-BLX and 2WT-BLX report specific alarm location, enabling monitoring centers and emergency responders to pinpoint exact location of alarm. Mounting base can be installed in variety of fixtures and pre-wired so heads can be inserted to complete installation. Equipped with wide-angle, dual-color LEDs, photoelectric smoke detectorsprovide at-a-glance status indication, visually confirming correct installation and operation. DMP 2500 N Partnership Blvd Springfield, MO, 65803 USA Press release date: June 7, 2014

Springfield, MO DMP has released the latest addition to its growing selection of security and fire sensors. The 2W-BLX and 2WT-BLX Addressable Photoelectric Smoke Detectors require reduced wiring, which speeds installation. As an addressable device, it reports the specific alarm location, enabling monitoring centers and emergency responders to pinpoint the exact location of the alarm.

Adding new features sometimes means increasing the complexity of device installation and operation," explained Vice President of Sales, Mark NeSmith. With the new 2W-BLX and 2WT-BLX Smoke Detectors, the opposite is true. This detector is a faster-installing device that significantly improves the ability of fire and emergency resources to respond effectively when theres an alarm. That faster response can mean greater safety for building occupants and reduced damage to the home or building and its contents.

Single-point addressable technology means each detector reports individually to the panel. In an alarm situation, facility owners and emergency responders instantly know the exact trouble location. Once on scene, responders don't waste valuable time searching for the location of the fire.

Compared to non-addressable devices, addressable detectors require much simpler wiring. This reduces both installation time and the chance of installation errors. The mounting base can be installed in a variety of fixtures and pre-wired so the heads can simply be inserted to complete the installation. Setting the address is as easy as setting the on-board rotary switches to positions matching the LX-Bus zone number address. Wide-angle, dual-color LEDs provide at-a-glance status indication, visually confirming correct installation and operation.

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DMP is a privately held independent manufacturer of innovative intrusion, fire, access control, network, and cellular communication products that are designed, engineered, and assembled in Springfield, MO. DMP is the recognized leader in alarm communication over data networks with products that are available through professional electronic security companies. For more information, contact Melissa Pitfield at (800) 641-4282, or visit http://www.dmp.com.

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June 18--A report by a U.K. safety agency Wednesday confirms the cause of the fire inside an Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dreamliner parked at Heathrow last July.

A battery inside a small locator beacon was installed incorrectly, with crossed wires pinched between the device case and the coverplate, causing a short circuit.

The update to the ongoing investigation shows that the supplier of the beacon, Honeywell, identified this precise installation problem and the potential for crossed wires six months earlier and modified the assembly instructions to prevent it from happening in the future.

Yet Honeywell did not inspect the devices already in service or even communicate the issue to aircraft operators and manufacturers.

The report suggests that the fact that it was a Dreamliner that caught fire was bad luck for the troubled program, not the fault of Boeing.

At the time of the incident, there were approximately 3,650 identical batteries in service, "fitted to numerous aircraft types." There were a further 2,900 very similar batteries in service on other aircraft.

No previous in-service overheating incidents had occurred.

After the Heathrow fire, mandatory inspections of the locator beacon device on 787s and other aircraft worldwide revealed a total of 28 with battery wires similarly pinched between case and coverplate.

Of those, only nine had exposed the wire and six of those were fully charged -- indicating that the wire had not made contact with the case to create a short circuit.

Of the remaining three devices with trapped and exposed wires, two failed benignly, protected by built-in safety features designed to kick in when overheating occurs.

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June 18--A report by a U.K. safety agency Wednesday confirms the cause of the fire inside an Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dreamliner parked at Heathrow last July.

A battery inside a small locator beacon was installed incorrectly, with crossed wires pinched between the device case and the coverplate, causing a short circuit.

The update to the ongoing investigation shows that the supplier of the beacon, Honeywell, identified this precise installation problem and the potential for crossed wires six months earlier and modified the assembly instructions to prevent it from happening in the future.

Yet Honeywell did not inspect the devices already in service or even communicate the issue to aircraft operators and manufacturers.

The report suggests that the fact that it was a Dreamliner that caught fire was bad luck for the troubled program, not the fault of Boeing.

At the time of the incident, there were approximately 3,650 identical batteries in service, "fitted to numerous aircraft types." There were a further 2,900 very similar batteries in service on other aircraft.

No previous in-service overheating incidents had occurred.

After the Heathrow fire, mandatory inspections of the locator beacon device on 787s and other aircraft worldwide revealed a total of 28 with battery wires similarly pinched between case and coverplate.

Of those, only nine had exposed the wire and six of those were fully charged -- indicating that the wire had not made contact with the case to create a short circuit.

Of the remaining three devices with trapped and exposed wires, two failed benignly, protected by built-in safety features designed to kick in when overheating occurs.

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Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), announced today that New Zealands largest microinverter installation, using Enphase Microinverters, has been successfully installed at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. What Power Crisis, a provider of renewable energy services and solutions for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, utilized Enphase microinverter technology in this 50kW rooftop system.

What Power Crisis selected Enphase technology for its ability to meet the installation guidelines set by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The guidelines prohibit DC wiring to run down the inside of the building. Enphase systems are all-AC cabling, which easily comply with the building code guidelines. Enphase technology also allowed the Museum to maximize its rooftop space and increase its planned system size from 42kW to 50kW.

Our original design plans involved string inverters, but Enphase Microinverters allowed us to increase the system size significantly to provide the Auckland War Museum with greater energy production, said David Keppel, managing director for What Power Crisis. Enphase technology benefits both our business and our customers because it offers more design flexibility than any other inverter.

The Auckland War Museum is a high-profile installation that will help raise solar energy awareness in the region, said Nathan Dunn, managing director, Asia-Pacific, Enphase Energy. We are thrilled to have customers and partners in New Zealand who help demonstrate the benefits of smart solar power.

With the Enphase-based solar system, the Auckland War Museum expects to reduce its electricity expenses and its carbon emissions footprint while generating enough clean energy to power the buildings extensive electricity demands by producing an estimated 66,000 kWh per year.

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation, improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Our semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high technology approach to solar energy generation. Connect with Enphase on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. http://www.enphase.com

Enphase Energy, the Enphase logo and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc.

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Nabors owns and operates the world's largest land-based drilling rig fleet and has one of the largest completion services and workover and well servicing rig fleets in North America. Our company is a leading provider of offshore platform workover and drilling rigs in the U.S and multiple international markets. Nabors provides innovative drilling technology and equipment, directional drilling and comprehensive oilfield services in most of the significant oil and gas markets in the world.

Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd., with revenues of approximately $400M, provides equipment, tools, services, and software products to oil and gas companies worldwide to improve the safety and efficiency of the drilling process. Our workforce, like our technology, is rapidly expanding and looking for a qualified Rigwatch Technician.

Responsibilities include preparation, installation and support of Canrig's drilling monitoring instrumentation, RIGWATCH. The technician will also serve as the primary point of contact at the well site for the contractor and operator during the job. In addition, the technician will be required to market RIGWATCH to other operating drilling rigs in the assigned geographic region. Experience as a rig electrician is a plus. Responsible for the complete installation of RIGWATCH real-time data acquisition systems on drilling rigs. Responsible for the installation and aiming of Hughes Satellite systems and VOIP services. Responsible for performing surveys of drilling rigs to determine the required hardware configurations. Responsible for wiring and testing systems prior to installation. Responsible for Testing and troubleshooting data acquisition hardware and software after installation. Responsible for providing 24 hour on-call technical support of field installations. Responsible for customer relations and field sales of Canrig products and services. Responsible for inventory control of field equipment.

Desired Skills: Two or more years in the drilling industry is preferred. Prior working experience with computer hardware and software Experience with drilling instrumentation Working knowledge with Windows based software and hardware is required along with a basic understanding of electronics Must have a valid Driver's License High School diploma or equivalent Prior oilfield computer experience Formal training in electronics or computer software/ hardware is valued.

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UTICA, N.Y. -- The Children's Museum of History, Natural History and Science was created decades ago to be a safe place for hands-on learning and for children to grow, but a recent inspection brought the museum's safety into question.

"There were numerous issues, safety issues that we discovered some that could have possibly put children at risk and some that would have definitely put fire fighters at risk were they fighting a fire," said Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks.

Fire officials said the museum never registered for a New York state fire inspection, which is mandated by a state law created in 2008. Fire officials conducted a long overdue inspection of the building two weeks ago.

"One of the issues was they ran wiring down a vacant non-use chimney along with a gas line. And that just isn't acceptable," said Brooks.

In addition, the inspection report stated extension cords were used in place of permanent outlets, there were numerous cases of improper electrical wiring and installation, and some of the panic and fire exit hardware, including the sprinkler system, were not operational.

Inspectors did a thorough search throughout the five-story building, Brooks said. By the time they were finished, more than 75 codes violations were found, many of which officials said could have been easily corrected.

"The Children's Museum is such a quality-of-life issue for the city and for the children in the entire region. Nobody wants them to be closed down, nobody wants children to be denied this wonderful experience," said Brooks.

Calls and e-mails to the director of the museum were not returned. According to the website, the museum will be closed until early July to make the necessary repairs and renovations.

Brooks said the Children's Museum will have to go to City Court for their numerous violations. A date has not been set.

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CAMARILLO, Calif. - Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce it will feature the new EZ-RJPRO Termination Pod, a complete turnkey field kit (P/N 90173), at InfoComm 2014, June 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booths C5238 & N368j. Now shipping, the EZ-RJPRO Termination Pod has an MSRP of $279.00.

"Our new EZ-RJPRO Termination Pod is designed for the professional installer providing everything he needs for consistent, repeatable terminations and overall quicker and easier installations," explained John Phillips, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. "This heavy duty kit is the perfect solution when working with both delicate as well as high performance, larger OD cables that are tougher to terminate due to larger wire gauges, thicker, harder insulation on the conductors and pair separating splines. Not only will you overcome these connectivity obstacles but you can be assured that every termination will meet FCC specifications."

The "EZ" crimp & trim, modular plug termination kit Includes: EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp Tool - P/N 100054 Cat5e/6 Cable Jacket Stripper - P/N 15015 Electricians Scissors - P/N 10517 EZ-RJ45 Cat5e connectors (100 each) - P/N 105003 EZ-RJ45 Cat6 connectors(100 each) - P/N 105004 EZ-RJ12/11 connectors(50 each) - P/N 105005

EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp Tool - P/N 100054 The EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp Tool uses the EZRJ45 patented 'crimp & trim' system and is designed to handle larger dimensional size cables. Compatible with all EZ-RJ45 and EZ-RJ12/11 connectors as well as all standard modular plugs, except AMP.

Cat5e/6 Cable Jacket Stripper - P/N 15015 This economical tool has been specifically designed to strip the cable jackets from Category 5, 5e and Category 6 twisted pair cables. No adjustments are required and will not nick the inner conductors. Durable high impact plastic housing is molded from yellow plastic to make it easier to locate. Long life blade.

Electricians Scissors - P/N 10517 Our Scissor-Run Scissors are an original favorite. This smooth cutting action, scissor-run design, is excellent for cutting Kevlar, foil, and wire. Cuts wire up to 16 AWG solid, 12 AWG stranded, and will strip 19 AWG and 23 AWG. Includes full serrated bottom blade for non-slip cutting; through hardened, high carbon steel for edge retention; double plated chrome over nickel; easily re-sharpens and holds cutting edge; scraper and file on backside of blades.

EZ-RJ45 Cat5e connectors (100 each) - P/N 105003 The patented EZ-RJ45 Connector simplifies twisted pair terminations by allowing the wires to be inserted through the connector and out the front. This allows the technician to easily verify the proper wiring order. Electrical performance of the termination is optimized by pulling the connector down over the cable jacket and seating it tightly in the rear of the connector. Made in the USA. Patented.

EZ-RJ45 Cat6 connectors (100 each) - P/N 105004 The new patented EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connector simplifies twisted pair terminations by allowing the wires to be inserted through the connector and out the front. This allows the technician to easily verify the proper wiring order. Electrical performance of the termination is optimized by pulling the connector down over the cable jacket and seating it tightly in the rear of the connector. Made in the USA. Patented.

EZ-RJ12/11 connectors (50 each) - P/N 105005 The new, patented EZ-RJ12/11 Connector simplifies twisted pair terminations by allowing the wires to be inserted through the connector and out the front. This allows the technician to easily verify the proper wiring order prior to termination. Use the EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp Tool (P/N 100054) for single cycle crimping and trimming of the excess wire. FCC compliant and UL rated. Made in the USA. Patented.

For more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit http://www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 749-5783, or email info@platinumtools.com.

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India-based auto component manufacturer Motherson Sumi Systems (MSSL) has signed an agreement to acquire the Stoneridge's Wiring Business segment assets for $65.7m.

With the acquisition, which includes six manufacturing facilities in Portland, Chihuahua, Saltillo, and Monclova as well as an engineering and administrative center in Warren, Motherson plans to expand its presence in North America.

Subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed during third quarter of 2014.

Stoneridge president and chief executive officer John Corey said combination of the company's Wiring Business with Motherson will increase the vertical and global integration of the business and provide additional global capabilities to service customers' requirements.

"With the sale of our Wiring Business, we can now increase our focus and resources on our other business segments, which are technology-driven with global applications and offer greater opportunities to provide higher value to our shareholders," Corey added.

Stoneridge is producer of wiring harness and assembled instrument panels used in commercial vehicles, agriculture equipment, material handling equipment and off-highway vehicle segments.

Samvardhana Motherson Group chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal said being done through a wholly owned subsidiary, this acquisition with base revenues of approximately $300m would provide a strong launchpad for the company's 2020 targets.

"It's a step further in MSSL's philosophy of growing all its product segments and maintaining a well-balanced product portfolio," Sehgal added.

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