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Health: Mental Health

Core Courses for Certification Offered Live at 2020 iaedp™ Symposium

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“We work to maximize the educational opportunities for all the professionals who attend the Symposium. A professional’s time is valuable, which is why we developed the two-day live format,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation.


PEKIN, Ill. (PRWEB)

The iaedp™ Foundation, recognized for excellence in first-quality education and training standards to an international multidisciplinary group of healthcare treatment providers who treat the full spectrum of eating disorder problems, will once again offer the highly popular Core Courses needed for certification in a live, two-day, 12-hour track at Symposium 2020. The courses are regularly offered in a self-paced, online format.

The Core Courses will begin just prior to the start of the iaedp™ annual Symposium, running Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 – 26, 2020. Opening day for the Symposium itself is March 26, and events continue through March 29 at the Omni at ChampionsGate in Orlando. The Core Courses may be taken to satisfy the requirements for the Educational Designation, Certification, or may be taken as a refresher. If a professional is pursuing certification, all other prerequisites regarding education, experience and supervision apply. Both the Educational Designation and Certification require a successful completion of a written final examination post-Symposium.

Each three-hour class is presented by eating disorder professionals nationally known in the field for their treatment expertise along with a co-presenter from the iaedp™ certification committee. “We work to maximize the educational opportunities for all the professionals who attend the Symposium. A professional’s time is valuable, which is why we developed the two-day live format,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation.

“It also can be difficult for many professionals to find time for certification training – and by offering the courses prior to the Symposium, they’re able to accomplish as much as possible,” added Harken.

The Core Courses are offered as a separate track for $375 or combined with a 2020 Symposium registration for an additional $250. Course titles are: Overview of Eating Disorders, Therapeutic Treatments for Eating Disorders, Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders, and Medical Treatment of Eating Disorders.

About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The Presidents Council provides iaedp™ support and includes: Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Turning Tides Eating Disorder Treatment Center; Veritas Collaborative; Focus Treatment Centers; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; and Silver Hill Hospital.

More information about all aspects regarding iaedp™ and its 2020 Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.

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Business: Executives

Nancy Parsons Receives International Thought Leader of Distinction Award in Executive Coaching by the MEECO Leadership Institute

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Nancy Parsons, President of CDR Assessment Group, receives MEECO Thought Leader Award

Nancy Parsons

Nancy has dedicated her work and life to providing coaches and the leaders they serve with the best resources and support to maximize their potential and to manage what might otherwise derail them.


STAFFORD, Texas (PRWEB)

Nancy Parsons, President and Co-Founder of CDR Assessment Group, Inc. has been honored as The International Thought Leader of Distinction in Executive Coaching for 2019.

The International Thought Leader of Distinction Awards, presented by the MEECO Leadership Institute, honor professionals who have (a) demonstrated a body of work impacting knowledge of best practices; or (b) uncovered new findings in any of the four award categories. Recipients were honored during a black-tie gala at the MEECO Leadership Conference in October.

MEECO, which selects award winners, is an information-sharing institute for corporations, institutions, and government agencies interested in improving employee experiences. In addition, it is a certifying organization for master level corporate executive coaches. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges related to employment sciences.

Nancy Parsons is one of today’s foremost experts in combining the science of assessments with the art of developing people. In 1998, she co-authored the breakthrough CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite®. Nancy provides executive coaching services for leaders and c-suite executives across all sectors, facilitates strategic team development sessions, and instructs various leadership workshops. Nancy’s second book Women are Creating the Glass Ceiling and Have the Power to End It will be released in November 2019.

Barbara Mintzer-McMahon nominated Parsons and shared the following, “Nancy has dedicated her work and life to providing coaches and the leaders they serve with the best resources and support to maximize their potential and to manage what might otherwise derail them. She helps all of us to see and understand how to achieve operational excellence individually and system wide.”

Other 2019 Thought Leader awardees include Sally Helgesen (Cultural Transformation), Drea Sigarmi (Employment Sciences), Vince Molinaro (Organizational Leadership), and Ramona Hood (Organizational Leadership). Previous award winners include Marshall Goldsmith, Barbara Singer, Bob Anderson, Jim Kouzes, and others.

Details about the MEECO Leadership Institute and the International Thought Leader Awards can be found at http://www.meeco-institute.org. For more information on Nancy Parsons and CDR Assessment Group, please visit https://www.cdrassessmentgroup.com/.

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transcosmos Korea named a Kakao Most Valuable Partner for four consecutive years

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Kakao Most Valuable Partner

As an extensive professional BPO service provider, transcosmos will continue to collaborate and grow together with Kakao.


TOKYO (PRWEB)

transcosmos Korea, inc., a business process outsourcing provider in the Republic of Korea and a subsidiary of transcosmos inc., is delighted to announce that the company was named one of the Most Valuable Partners for the fourth consecutive year at the “2019 Kakao Most Valuable Partners Day” held by Kakao Corporation (Headquarter: Jeju City, Republic of Korea; Chairman: Kim Beom-su; Kakao) on May 30th and 31st, 2019.

Kakao launched “Kakao Most Valuable Partners Day” in 2009 as an event where Kakao invites their business partners to share their successes that have been achieved in collaboration with their partners and to convey their appreciation to such partners. This year, 47 members from a total of 24 business partners across 14 different categories such as a server, IDC (Internet Data Center), network, security, development and contact center have participated in the event. During the two-day event, participants enjoyed diverse programs including a Kakao headquarters tour, seminars, an award ceremony, recreation activities and more, whilst exchanging opinions and enhancing partnerships for the future.

At the award session, transcosmos Korea was named a Kakao Most Valuable Partner for four consecutive years. Building on its 9 years of partnership with Kakao, transcosmos Korea has been offering Kakao customer support services. In 2017, transcosmos Korea was named an official Kakao Talk Customer Service Dealer and since then, the company has been offering customer services via Kakao chat.

Here are the comments from Kwon Sang-chuel, president and COO at transcosmos Korea:

“I am so grateful that transcosmos Korea, a company with a long-standing partnership with Kakao, was named one of the Kakao Most Valuable Partners for four years in a row. Taking this opportunity, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our officers, managers and all employees for their continuous efforts in delivering the best service for clients. As we aspire to make a leap to become a global company, we will continue to collaborate and grow together with Kakao. Thank you very much.”


transcosmos Korea, a subsidiary of transcosmos inc.,offers extensive professional business process outsourcing (BPO) services that include contact center services, chat services, field services, direct mail (DM) services, direct sales (DS) services, website integration (WI) services, and internet promotion services (IPS) for businesses in the South Korean market.

Established: May 2001

Number of bases: 14

Number of employees: 7,800 (approximate)

URL: https://www.trans-cosmos.co.kr/

Download the sales brochure here: http://www.trans-cosmos.co.kr/ko/company_new/company_main.asp#Brochure

*transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.

*Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.

transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have combined superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 167 bases across 30 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 48 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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Science: Biology

Leak Detection Associates Announces New & Updated Helium Leak Detection System

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advancements in vacuum and helium-based technology have enabled our engineering team to improve component configuration and system performance, yielding the most advanced helium leak testing system for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications.


EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PRWEB)

Leak Detection Associates (LDA), the world’s premier manufacturer of custom built, helium-based leak testing instruments for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Food Packaging Industries is excited to announce the launch of its newest and most advanced helium leak detection system, the SIMS Model 1915+. The SIMS 1915+ unit is engineered incorporating industry-leading Agilent Technologies components and is custom designed to meet the stringent requirements of clients in FDA-regulated industries. The new unit will replace the SIMS 1284+, marketed by LDA for the past 12+ years, and represents the most advanced and sensitive system available worldwide. With a revised interface and corresponding pump configuration specifically intended for pharma/biotech package testing, clients will see an improvement in instrument performance with more intuitive operation. Notably, the launch of the system coincides with the release of the all-new 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software package developed by the Leak Detection Associates software development team.

“While the SIMS 1284+ has proven to be a workhorse with a global client installation base for over 12 years, advancements in vacuum and helium-based technology have enabled our engineering team to improve component configuration and system performance, yielding the most advanced helium leak testing system for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. I am confident our clients will appreciate the new features, capabilities, and usability the SIMS 1915+ will offer”, commented Jeff Morrow Lucas Director of Engineering for Leak Detection Associates.

Key features and benefits of the new SIMS 1915+ model include:

  • Base Helium Leak Detector powered by Agilent Technologies, globally recognized as a leader in the regulated market industries for laboratory equipment

  • An IDP-15 Dry vacuum pump (oil free) rated for 15m3/hour (9 cfm) and a Patented dual pump design for fast clean up and background suppression

  • Improved power-off process keeps spectrometer under vacuum and protects the turbomolecular pump, reducing operator dependency and increasing filament longevity

  • Maximum Test Port Pressure of 13 mbar (10 Torr, 1333 Pa) and 200 mbar (150 Torr, 2000 Pa) in Gross Leak Mode


The new SIMS Model 1915+ model is available for immediate order and based upon an improved supplier relationship with Agilent Technologies, lead times for custom-built orders will decrease from the previous 12-14 weeks to as short as 4 weeks. As clients have come to expect, each new SIMS Model 1915+ will be customized to client’s specific testing needs whether testing vials, blister cards, cartridges, or pre-filled syringes. Each SIMS 1915+ can be complimented with Leak Detection Associates’ robust service and contract offerings to provide end-to-end leak testing solutions.

About Leak Detection Associates, LLC

For over 20 years, Leak Detection Associates has been the premier manufacturer of custom helium leak detection instruments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and food packaging industries. LDA’s well-established technology has been incorporated into ASTM and compendia guidance documents. This robust industry experience, combined with the advanced capabilities of its newest model the SIMS 1915+ helium leak detection unit, provides companies with tools to quantitatively evaluate leakage, improve the package development cycle, establish manufacturing controls, and ultimately reduce risk to the product and consumer throughout the lifecycle.

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Society: Christianity

Help My Unbelief” is a wholesome book that allows the readers to understand the universe as a place where everyone lives

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“I Believe: Help My Unbelief”: a compelling account that inspires the readers to be confident to describe their personal struggles and reaffirming faith. “I Believe: Help My Unbelief” is the creation of published author Larry O. Sullivan, a senior minister desiring to serve people through preaching, teaching, and counseling. He realized many Christians have a distorted view of what it means to live as God intended.

Sullivan writes, “In Mark 9, a father whose son was tormented by a demon came to Jesus for healing. The words of the father sound familiarly inconsistent, “I believe; help my unbelief.” We must admire his transparency, which resonates with us. He wanted more than anything for his son to be healed. Only this itinerant teacher could heal him from the threat of injury and possibly death. When he went to the disciples first and they couldn’t heal his boy, then his faith was shaken. The inconsistency in his words describes a common reality we share as human beings. Believing and having unbelief at the same time sounds like a contradiction.

“The objective is to know all people have beliefs and doubts. It is obvious at home, in school, at work—everywhere. Sometimes Christians need to hear one can believe and be given permission to have doubts in matters of faith. Long-established interpretations and organizational structures may be necessary but are not to displace the reality of God’s love, grace, and truth, shown in the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

“I Believe; Help My Unbelief is an attempt to give the reader permission to find positive joy and love for God and demonstrated in our love for each other. It is not necessary to be examples to the world as keepers of truth but rather embracing the love for all people just as God has loved us. This is one thing all Christians can agree upon—to love all people as God has loved us.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sullivan’s new book is a riveting memoir enabling the readers to grow not as people who think everyone is required to have all the answers for life but rather in one’s vulnerability.

With this purpose, the author urges the readers to have a positive outlook on life and love for God.

View a synopsis of “I Believe: Help My Unbelief” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “I Believe: Help My Unbelief” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “I Believe: Help My Unbelief,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Electronics

Registration Opens for SPIE Photonics West 2020, the Largest Annual International Optics and Photonics Conference

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SPIE Photonics West 2019: Exhibitor-floor opening

SPIE Photonics West 2019: Exhibitor-floor opening

Each year, SPIE Photonics West showcases the latest in applications, technologies, and discoveries in optics and photonics.


BELLINGHAM, Wash. (PRWEB)

In February 2020, SPIE Photonics West, the largest annual international conference in optics and photonics, will host researchers, innovators, and business leaders from across the globe at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.

From February 1-6, SPIE Photonics West 2020 will welcome an estimated 23,000 registered attendees, 1,350 exhibitors, and more than 5,000 technical presentations. In addition, 2020 marks the inaugural SPIE AR/VR/MR conference as well as the industry-focused SPIE Venture Summit, part of an expanded entrepreneur program.

Each year, SPIE Photonics West showcases the latest in applications, technologies, and discoveries in optics and photonics, with three major conference tracks: BiOS, highlighting new research in biophotonics, biomedical optics, and applications of medical imaging; LASE, with its focus on the laser industry and applications; and OPTO, showcasing optoelectronics, photonic materials, and related devices.

From the SPIE BiOS Hot Topics speakers during Photonics West’s opening weekend, to the SPIE Prism Awards and 10th annual SPIE Startup Challenge later in the week, Photonics West will showcase innovative technologies and industry developments across the optics spectrum. Nobel Laureate Eric Betzig will give a plenary; additional plenaries will cover next-generation data centers, quantum computing, as well as other trending applications of photonics.

The brand-new, three-day SPIE AR/VR/MR conference incorporates an academic track, including the Student Optical Design Challenge; a two-day Expo + Demos event at which attendees will experience the entire ecosystem of cross-reality (XR) hardware; a selection of courses covering XR technologies and industry expectations; two days of more than 40 industry leaders sharing trends and insights; and end-of-day networking receptions. All attendees with full conference registration for Photonics West have access to the SPIE AR/VR/MR conference.

Featuring hundreds of product launches, live demonstrations, and technologies on display, the BiOS Expo and Photonics West Exhibition are both free and open to the public: the 200-exhibitor-strong BiOS Expo – featuring the latest technology in biomedical optics and healthcare applications – is open 1-2 February; the Photonics West Exhibition, 4-6 February, showcases the latest in optics and photonics innovations from more than 30 countries.

“With last year’s Photonics West we had a banner year, with more than 23,000 registered attendees, 1,350 exhibitors, and 5,200 papers; this year already looks to match or even exceed these numbers,” notes SPIE Senior Director of Technical Programs and Proceedings Marilyn Gorsuch, who is also the event manager for Photonics West. “Each year, Photonics West, as the first global photonics event of the year, sets the tone for academic, industry, and government communities. With a Nobel laureate giving a plenary talk, our BiOS Hot Topics speakers covering a comprehensive range of exciting topics on the latest biomedical innovations, our new, AR/VR/MR co-located conference making its debut, and with the most ambitious and value-driven industry-focused program to date, Photonics West 2020 promises to be the most engaging, thought-provoking, must-attend gathering in our field.”

In addition to the conferences and exhibitions, Photonics West also hosts the SPIE Career Summit, with its various professional-development sessions and multiple networking opportunities; 65 courses covering such topics as Medical Laser-Tissue Interactions and Optical Measurements for Automotive Displays & Lighting; and a comprehensive job fair, 4-5 February.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://spie.org/pw

About SPIE

SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics, an educational not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to advance light-based science, engineering, and technology. The Society serves 255,000 constituents from 183 countries, offering conferences and their published proceedings, continuing education, books, journals, and the SPIE Digital Library. In 2019, SPIE provided more than $5 million in community support including scholarships and awards, outreach and advocacy programs, travel grants, public policy, and educational resources. http://www.spie.org.

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Daneet Steffens

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daneets@spie.org

+1 360 685 5478

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Industry: Healthcare

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, region’s most comprehensive orthopedic practice

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“I’m proud and excited to help patients full-time alongside Dr. Chilvers in Gillette,” says Dr. Morman. “We are a part of the region’s most comprehensive, specialty-trained orthopedic practice, and our additional Gillette specialists provide coverage for the entire spectrum of orthopedic needs.”


GILLETTE, Wyo. (PRWEB)

Dr. Peg Chilvers and Dr. Monica Morman are available to see patients in need of care five days a week at the Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center of Wyoming Gillette office, located at the corner of Highway 59 and Country Club Road at 2201 South Douglas Hwy, Suite 120. Patients seeking specialized orthopedic care can schedule an appointment by calling the practice at (307) 670-9150, or visit http://www.bhosc.com to easily request an appointment online.

Now available full-time in Gillette, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Chilvers has expertise that includes a wide variety of advanced procedures and techniques to promptly and effectively diagnose and treat injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Joining Dr. Chilvers is Dr. Morman, who has over 15 years of experience in serving patients in Gillette. As a dual-fellowship-trained shoulder and hand surgeon, Dr. Morman specializes in the treatment of injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hand.

After receiving her Doctor of Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Dr. Chilvers went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Arizona in Tucson. Following her residency, Dr. Chilvers underwent extensive specialty training by completing fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dr. Morman graduated with honors from The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her internship and orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Morman later obtained additional specialty training in hand surgery through a fellowship at The Hand Center of San Antonio in San Antonio before completing a Harvard University fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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50 Years Young – Zimmer MedizinSysteme Celebrates 50 Years in Business and Builds Toward the Next 50

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Zimmer Celebrates 50 Years Young - Providing outstanding customer service has been a priority for us since Zimmer's early days in Germany! Here is a picture of the first official 'Zimmer Customer Service Bus'. When you saw the "Z" on the front of this VW

Zimmer Celebrates 50 Years Young – Early days, the first official ‘Zimmer Customer Service Bus’.

The company’s 50-year journey to today’s success parallels the entrepreneurial endeavors of three generations of the Zimmer family.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Zimmer USA announced that 2019 marks the 50th year in business for its German parent company, Zimmer MedizinSysteme.

The 50th anniversary celebration has been ongoing throughout this year, with parties at both the German and American headquarters. Zimmer USA published an article, looking back at the story and pictures of its evolution since 1969. Zimmer MedizinSysteme started as a manufacturer of physiotherapy devices, growing into its position today as a global leader of device manufacturing for the physiotherapy and aesthetic medicine fields.

Zimmer MedizineSysteme is a family company that began humbly, in Ulm, Germany. Later, in 1986, Zimmer MedizinSystems, an American company, was established as its US distribution arm. (The German parent company is Zimmer MedizinSysteme, while the American subsidiary is Zimmer MedizinSystems, with an “s” at the end.) Today, Zimmer USA has offices in Irvine, CA and Allentown, PA. Zimmer MedizinSysteme has expanded throughout the rest of the world, focusing on creating quality products for Aesthetics, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine and Podiatry, with innovative Cardiology and diagnostic products complementing its range of offerings.

Around the globe, the Zimmer name is associated with its flagship Cryo devices. The company has set the gold standard for Cryotherapy and skin cooling systems, having sold over 45,000 of these all-natural cryotherapy delivery systems. The product has also significantly contributed to safer laser treatments while improving patient comfort.

Zimmer MedizinSysteme also takes its place on the world stage for its recent collaboration announcement. Zimmer has developed the new CoolTone device for Allergan plc – the leading global pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of the original Botox®. CoolTone is a non-invasive, magnetic field device for body contouring and fat reduction.

Another testament to its continued growth, Zimmer’s progressive Z Wave Q Radial Pulse Technology device has just made its debut on the medical aesthetics market. Like the rest of the Z Wave family of non-invasive devices, the Z Wave Q is FDA cleared for the temporary reduction of the appearance of cellulite, the temporary increase in local blood circulation and to relieve minor muscle aches and pains. Z Wave Q may also be used as an adjunct in Cryolipolysis™ (CoolSculpting™) and other body contouring treatments for enhanced results. A new water-cooled generator enables the device to operate with a 50% softer sound than its predecessor, the acclaimed Z Wave Pro, while providing equally effective results. In fact, Zimmer touts the Z Wave Q as the “quietest shockwave device on the market”.

The company’s 50-year journey to today’s success parallels the entrepreneurial endeavors of three generations of the Zimmer family. In the early 1930’s, the seeds for the business were planted by Erich Zimmer, the grandfather of Zimmer’s current co-CEOs. In 1969, the modern incarnation of Zimmer MedizinSysteme was founded by Erich’s sons, Bernd and Peter Zimmer. In 2013, Bernd’s sons, Armin and Michael Zimmer, took the positions of co-CEOs. Additional family members are employed within the company, continuing with the business’s family-run tradition.

Today, Zimmer MedizinSysteme operates worldwide with hundreds of employees and provides a source of income for thousands. The company is a world market leader in cutting-edge medical devices and looks toward another 50 years of growth.

About Zimmer MedizinSystems

Zimmer MedizinSystems in Irvine, California, with its parent company based in Neu-Ulm, Germany, has 50 years of expertise in manufacturing high quality medical devices. Originating as a manufacturer of physiotherapy devices, Zimmer rapidly evolved as a global leader in the aesthetic industry. The company is represented in over 110 countries worldwide by local distributors who provide exemplary service.

Zimmer’s Aesthetic Division manufactures award-winning devices for the treatment of cellulite and enhancing body contouring, as well as skin cooling during laser and other dermatological treatments. Zimmer’s Z Wave and Z Cryo, devices utilize advanced Radial Pulse Therapy and Cryotherapy technologies. With over 45,000 Cryo units sold, the company has set the gold standard for Cryotherapy and skin cooling systems and has significantly contributed to safer laser treatments while improving patient comfort.

For more information on these and other products offered in the USA, please visit the company’s website at http://www.ZimmerUSA.com, call 800-327-3576 or email info@ZimmerUSA.com.

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Society: Christianity

A Journey From Despair to Hope” is a moving tale of hope and faith in the face of life’s greatest trials

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“You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope”: a poignant and powerful tale of faith, hope, and one woman’s remarkable God-given resilience in the face of chaos and tragedy. “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope” is the creation of published author, Linda Thompson, a leader in her local Celebrate Recovery Group.

Thompson states: “The pages of this book could not contain the blessings God has given in the course of writing it. So often, I am just not aware.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Linda Thompson’s new book is the account of how one woman found healing from the chaos of her past and how God turned a potentially devastating slew of life’s most trying experiences into a message of hope, love, and worthiness. Any storm, Thompson’s story reveals, might be weathered by simply trusting in God’s plan and embracing His will.

View a synopsis of “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Electronics

HarbisonWalker International Introduces MULE-R – a lift-assist robot uniquely designed for the refractory industry

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HWI recently conducted customer training with the MULE-R.

As proven in the construction industry, the MULE-R greatly extends a worker’s ergonomic range, reducing the likelihood of strain and injuries, while allowing for greater productivity, efficiency, and an improved work environment.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

HarbisonWalker International (HWI), the largest supplier of refractory products and services in North America, has introduced the new MULE-R (Material Unit Lift Enhancer – Refractory). The MULE-R is a first of its kind, lift assist technology designed expressly for the refractory industry that provides workers with numerous safety, ergonomic, and productivity benefits while placing refractory materials in manufacturing environments.

The device has been created in partnership with Construction Robotics, developers of the original MULE, which is used for concrete block placement in the construction industry. The MULE-R has been adapted with a vacuum gripper specifically designed for handing refractory bricks in tight working spaces. It is available through HWI and its partner D. Martin Enterprises, a distributor of HWI products for the steel industry.

“Anyone who’s ever lined a steel ladle knows it can be physically demanding. The safety and workforce benefits of this technology for our installers and customers are tremendous,” said Don Abrino, Senior Director of Outside Technology and Open Innovation.

“As proven in the construction industry, the MULE-R greatly extends a worker’s ergonomic range, reducing the likelihood of strain and injuries, while allowing for greater productivity, efficiency, and an improved work environment.” added Abrino.

Unlike some other lift assist devices that have been available for manufacturers, the MULE-R is inherently fit for heavy construction, so it works exceptionally well in refractory installation environments. The free-standing device is simple and intuitive for users to operate.

Adaptation for refractory industry use of the Construction Robotics’ original MULE technology evolved out of HWI’s Open Innovation program at the company’s Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC). As part of its continued commitment to advance industry technologies, HWI created the Open Innovation program in 2017 to apply technologies and best practices from across all industries for refractory innovations.

“We’ve designed the MULE to work alongside humans, rather than replacing them. Our innovations are borne out of finding ways for workers to benefit from a machine taking the physical strain out of the work, or increasing production speed,” said Scott Peters, president and co-founder, Construction Robotics.

“We’re excited to innovate with HWI to deliver refractory solutions. With so many similar challenges in materials handling, serving the refractory industry is a natural extension of our mission to develop affordable, leading-edge robotics and automation equipment,” added Peters.

Currently, the MULE-R supports the installation of steel industry refractory bricks for argon oxygen decarburization (AOD), electric arc furnace (EAF) processes, or ladle installation end-users. The product is now readily available for steel industry customers, and HWI is working to adapt the technology for customers in other industries and applications.

MULE-R product orders include a comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and training service package. For more information, contact Mark Zikesch, applications specialist with HWI’s Value Added Service team at 219-299-4575, or Jason Crawford at D. Martin Enterprises at 219-872-8211.

About HarbisonWalker International

With more than 150 years of industry leadership and global recognition, HarbisonWalker International is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company’s international network spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with 18 manufacturing plants, 30 global sourcing centers, and technology facilities in both the United States and China. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence. Visit http://thinkhwi.com.

About Construction Robotics

Construction Robotics (CR) is reinventing the construction industry by implementing innovative technology focused on improving the health, safety, and productivity of the construction worker. CR’s products integrate seamlessly with the built environment of today and tomorrow. With over 650,000 square feet of installed masonry on over 100 projects ranging from multi-family homes to high profile government buildings and award-winning sports complexes, Construction Robotics is the industry leader in improving how we build. Visit http://robotics.build .

About D. Martin Enterprises

Founded in 1975, D. Martin Enterprises (DME) is a small family run business that prides itself in bringing quality products and service to the US steel industry. A leader in providing skilled labor forces, non-ferrous and ferrous scrap, top of the line refractories, and equipment to mini-mills across the country, D. Martin Enterprises has a strong commitment to its customers. With over forty years of experience, DME consistently seeks out innovative ways to ensure its vendors and customers achieve maximum profits.

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