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All-in-One Multimeter LCR-Reader-MPA Is the Product of the Year Prize Winner According to Plant Engineering Magazine


LCR-Reader-MPA All-in-one multi-meter with high basic accuracy and no set-up required

LCR-Reader-MPA All-in-One multi tester is one of the 3 winners in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category; winners will be announced in April 2021

LCR-Reader-MPA has been announced to advance to the next stage of the Product of the Year competition moving from the finalists to one of the 3 winners for Product of the Year presented by Plant Engineering; in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category

The easy-to-use multimeter recently released by Canadian Siborg Systems Inc., the LCR-Reader-MPA has been announced as one of the 3 winners in their category for Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year. The MPA device was chosen by subscribers and was announced as a winner on February 10th, 2021.

Plant Engineering is an online and offline magazine and source of products and news for production and maintenance. MPA was earlier announced as one of the finalists of the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category including Des-Case Corp., Exair, and two nominations from Fluke Corp. The official first, second and third place winners will be announced in April on Plant Engineering’s website.

The LCR-Reader-MPA device offers an do-it-all experience for testing and troubleshooting PCBs and SMT; with no set-up required, MPA is able to determine the type of component and best test parameters to use before displaying the highly accurate results on the built in display. The device boasts a 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features including 100 kHz test frequency, LCR/ESR/LED/Diode testing, oscilloscope mode, AC/DC Voltage/Current meter, and more. The ability to identify and test components with just a touch is useful for time-sensitive tasks and production lines.

Siborg has recently released a model that includes Bluetooth connection for remote measurements in real-time. Users are able to set the desired values of components and automatically compare the measured values to the desired values. The LCR-MPA-BT Data Logger program for Windows will record the measurement values and automatically mark results as Pass/Fail or Green/Red depending on the outcome. The automatic assessment ability is remarkable for testing a varied amount of unknown components. All measurement results are exportable to spreadsheet, which is favourable for quality control.

Features on LCR-Reader-MPA

  • Automatic and manual LCR/ESR measurements
  • 0.1% basic accuracy
  • LED/Diode testing
  • Automatic and manual test frequencies: 100, 120 Hz, 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 kHz
  • LED/Diode measurements
  • AC/DC Voltage/Current True Vrms measurements
  • Oscilloscope mode
  • Super Large Capacitance Test up to 1 F
  • Signal Generator
  • Three test signal levels 0.1, 0.5 and 1 Vrms
  • 1.3 oz. weight

Plant Engineering will announce LCR-Reader-MPA’s placement on April 26th, 2021.

Siborg offers a wide range of test equipment and accessories in their online LCR-Reader Store, through Amazon sales channels in North America and Europe; and worldwide distributors including primary partners:

AI-ROX Polytronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

Tongtai Times Square, Fuhai Street, Baoan District

Shenzhen, 518100 China

And

Advance Tech Services (P) Ltd.

709-710, DT-ITL Towers, B-8, Netaji Subhash Place

Pitampura, New Delhi, 110034 India

Phone:+91-11-47002024

Fax:+91-11-47002029

Since the early 2000’s, when they initiated Smart Tweezers LCR-meter project, Siborg has been offering testing equipment for SMT to the world’s electronic industry. Later they created LCR-Reader brand and began offering the budget-friendly LCR-Reader devices in 2013. The devices use a lightweight multimeter with tweezers as probes and offer automatic testing with no set-up. With just a touch, the type of component and best test parameters are automatically set for high accuracy measurements. The budget LCR-Reader device offers a 0.5% basic accuracy with a price tag under $200, but it only allows users to measure LCR and ESR.

Since the launch of LCR-Reader, Siborg has expanded its product line to include the Colibri, LCR-Reader-MP, LCR-Reader-MPA and LCR-Reader-MPA BT devices with Bluetooth connectivity. Just months ago, Siborg have announced a new unique model: LCR-Reader-R2, the only LCR-Tweezer-meter offering 300 kHz test frequency. The higher test frequency will allow better testing of small inductances and capacitances. This model will be available for sale in May 2021.

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AXS Technologies Wins the Prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award for Power1


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Power1’s sleek, patented design keeps iPhones and AirPods charged and protected all in one place, with just one product. We are honored to be recognized with this prestigious award.

AXS Technologies announced today that its revolutionary all-in-one solution for iPhone and AirPod charging and protection was recognized with a 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award.

GOOD DESIGN® was founded in Chicago in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, and remains the oldest and the world’s most recognized program for design excellence. The program awards the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. Power1 by AXS Technologies was recognized in the electronics category.

Power1 initially launched with a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter in July 2019. Power1’s design has since been enhanced to include several new features that provide users with a wider range of charging options.

“Power1 is a unique example of form meeting function in an innovative and thoughtful way,” said John Merenda, CEO of AXS Technologies. “Power1’s sleek, patented design keeps iPhones and AirPods charged and protected all in one place, with just one product. We are honored to be recognized with this prestigious award.”

GOOD DESIGN® praised Power1 for its innovative purpose and “intimate relationship with the iPhone.” A relationship that provided unique challenges and opportunities during the product development process.

“Combining protection, storage and charging all in one package, under extremely tight constraints was not trivial. Power1’s design team seamlessly harmonized all of its elements into simple, low profile, easy to use system.[sic]”

Power1 features a supplemental battery, patented charging station and transparent protective door to keep AirPods safe and secure. A switch directs power where it’s needed: charge AirPods only or charge both the AirPods and iPhone.

The GOOD DESIGN® Awards are organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies and Metropolitan Arts Press, Ltd.

About AXS Technologies

AXS Technologies is an innovative technology design company based out of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. AXS has developed a broad portfolio of domestic and international patents and a series of products that provide fundamental and unique solutions to charging, storage and protection of our most important devices. For more information, visit https://gopower1.com/.

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New EXAIR Intellistat Ion Air Gun for Static Elimination in Sensitive Processes


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Made from durable static dissipative polycarbonate, the Intellistat also assures its usefulness in applications requiring non-conductivity such as circuit board or electronics manufacturing or testing.

EXAIR’s patented Intellistat® Ion Air Gun is a handheld and lightweight solution to static elimination in clean processes or sensitive assembly work such as scientific and electronic test facilities, laboratories, and clean rooms. The Intellistat was designed to consume minimal compressed air while simultaneously delivering precise blow-off, and exceptional static decay rates capable of reducing 1000 volts to less than 100 in less than a second at up to 24” away.

This Intellistat is activated with a comfortable, ergonomic short throw trigger which requires minimal effort. Constructed with a low voltage transformer converting 120V to 24V, it was designed to ensure user safety, in addition to using an EXAIR engineered air nozzle to maximize efficiency and meet OSHA requirements for sound level and dead-end pressure. It is equipped with a red/green LED to signify proper functionality, as well as a hook for easy hanging and storage. Made from durable static dissipative polycarbonate, the Intellistat also assures its usefulness in applications requiring non-conductivity such as circuit board or electronics manufacturing or testing.

The Intellistat is a low maintenance solution that is UL listed and CE compliant, providing an excellent addition to EXAIR’s entire Gen4 static eliminator product line including Super Ion Air Knives, Ion Air Cannons, Ion Air Guns, Ionizing Bars and Ionizing Points. Intellistat prices start at $790. https://exair.co/105-iiag

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Outfits Esports Training Facility to Support the Red Bull Racing Esports Drivers


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“Red Bull Racing Esports sim racers already proved their skills and drive to make it to the top…we aim to further tailor AOC monitors to the needs of sim racers…along with their talents keep pushing their performance to the next level,” – David Ray, Director of Marketing at AOC in North America.

Display specialist and the global leader in gaming monitors AOC expands their partnership with gaming giant Red Bull by supporting their sim racing division, Red Bull Racing Esports.

AOC provides a range of their top-notch monitors to Red Bull Racing Esports drivers to support them in their training. Additionally, Red Bull Racing’s Esports Erena in Milton Keynes, UK, is fully equipped with AOC monitors, such as the curved AOC AGON AG273QCX. Together with Red Bull Racing Esports knowledge, AOC aims to keep expanding their portfolio and produce the best possible displays for sim racers.

AOC has a strong history of working alongside Red Bull, providing support at various tournaments with their highest performance monitors in games such as League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. With the current booming phenomenon of sim racing, AOC is looking forward to covering the next branch in the world of competitive gaming and support Red Bull Racing Esports drivers in maintaining their dominance.

The Fastest Bulls in the World Receive An Upgrade

Red Bull Racing Esports racing line-up features some of the best talents from all over the world. Their drivers won the Team Championship in the F1 Esports Pro Series two years in a row. Star racer Sebastian Job was crowned iRacing World Champion in 2020 by clinching the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup title, whilst the Forza team took home the LeMans Esports title.

AOC is proud to facilitate the racing division and the Team’s official venue to even further accelerate their performance: “Red Bull Racing Esports sim racers already proved their skills and drive to make it to the top. With their feedback, we aim to further tailor AOC monitors to the needs of sim racers, and along with their talents keep pushing their performance to the next level,” says David Ray, Director of Marketing at AOC in North America.

With the Right Equipment Towards the Podium

Monitors are a crucial element in sim racing, having to provide a perfect overview of the racetrack and allowing the user to keep an eye on other drivers. Display screens also provide images at super-fast speed as every millisecond is an advantage in the world of Esports. Each discipline benefits from different displays. Red Bull Racing Esports iRacing team prefers a triple or quad-screen set up, the F1 division needs a single flat screen, and the V10-R drivers favour a single curved widescreen monitor.

Oliver Hughes, Red Bull Racing Chief Marketing Officer, comments: “This new partnership with AOC connects to every aspect of our sim racing programme. In such a highly competitive sport where tenths and hundredths of a second count, a high screen refresh rate and lightening quick response time is critical for our drivers to be at the front of the grid. AOC’s range of high-end monitors are specifically designed for gaming and provide our drivers with the competitive edge. Our new purpose-built Esports training facility at the Red Bull Technology Campus in Milton Keynes is fully kitted out with AOC’s award-winning monitors, providing the Team with equipment that matches our ambitious targets and the high quality facility we have created.”

AOC is ready to overtake the competition and help Red Bull Racing Esport’s sim racing talents to claim their next championship titles.

You can find more information on AOC Gaming’s official site or follow AOC Gaming on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Additionally, you can visit the official homepage of Red Bull, and their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

For further Information:

AOC North America

Envision Peripherals, Inc.

490 N McCarthy Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035

Jamy Reyes or Huishan Liu

Tel: (510) 354-0898

Jamy.Reyes@epius.com; Huishan.Liu@epius.com

or

AOC International (Europe)

B.V. Prins Bernhardplein 200,

6th floor 1097 JB Amsterdam

Anna Stefańczyk

Tel: +31 205046950

Email: anna.stefanczyk@tpv-tech.com

About AOC

Founded in 1967, AOC is a world’s leading monitor and IT accessories brand and a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the global largest LCD manufacturer. AOC’s comprehensive portfolio provides the perfect monitor for every need – professional as well as personal applications, which offer an excellent viewing experience wrapped in outstanding designs. With one of the strongest portfolios of high performance gaming monitors, AOC is the number one gaming monitor brand in the world. For more information please refer to us.aoc.com.

About Red Bull Gaming / esports

Red Bull gives you wings – in gaming and real life. We have built up personalities in gaming and hosted and supported esports events for a long time. Some of the most notable athletes promoted include streaming superstar Ninja, the 2019 Dota 2 world champions OG, and many more. We are partners with the League of Legends Global Esports Events and numerous regional leagues around the world, including the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL), and League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). Apart from Red Bull Solo Q, we host tournaments – like the Red Bull Kumite – that give world class players the chance to stand out. Explore the world behind the can and visit the hub on redbull.com/esports or redbull.com/gaming. Our hubs feature the latest trends in gaming, esports and lifestyle. It is a focal point for getting information about exciting upcoming Red Bull events, plus there is a section aimed at players in particular who want to improve their skills.

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New DuPont Production Line in Circleville, Ohio Slated for Completion in Second Half of 2021


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“This plant expansion will enable us to better support our global and local customers and their need for our advanced high-reliability materials.” said Avi Avula, vice-president and general manager, DuPont Interconnect Solutions

DuPont Interconnect Solutions, a unit of DuPont Electronics & Industrial, today announced its $220 million expansion project at the Circleville site is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021. The investment will expand production of Kapton® polyimide film and Pyralux® flexible circuit materials and will ensure a committed supply is available to meet the growing global demand in the automotive, consumer electronics, telecom, high-performing industrial and defense market segments.

“This plant expansion will enable us to better support our global and local customers and their need for our advanced high-reliability materials,” said Avi Avula, vice-president and general manager, DuPont Interconnect Solutions. “I’m proud of our team’s work to provide our customers and strategic partners with an increased, reliable supply of the company’s flagship materials that drive innovation in consumer electronics and industrial applications.”

The new manufacturing line will use DuPont proprietary processing capabilities to produce advanced Kapton® polyimide films, which have helped to set industry standards for more than 50 years with high performance, reliability and durability. Kapton® polyimide films offer a unique combination of electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical properties that withstand extreme temperature, vibration and other demanding environments.

This polyimide film is also at the heart of the DuPont Pyralux® line of flexible copper-clad laminates that are available in a wide variety of copper types, thicknesses and construction options, all with excellent thermal, chemical, electrical and mechanical properties. Pyralux® laminates are ideal for use in rigid flex and multilayer flex applications which require advanced performance, such as low dissipation loss for high speed, high frequency, robust thermal resistance and high reliability.

Once mechanical construction of the production line is completed, DuPont will begin qualifying products for customer adoptions.

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About DuPont Electronics & Industrial

DuPont Electronics & Industrial is a global supplier of new technologies and performance materials serving the semiconductor, circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing, healthcare, aerospace, industrial and transportation industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at http://www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

02/11/21

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BACnet International Welcomes New Slate of Members to Board of Directors


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BACnet International 2021 Board of Directors

BACnet International is pleased to announce the results of its recent Board of Directors elections. The new board is comprised of nine industry executives, including: Andy McMillan, Erica Johnson (chair), Brad Hill (vice-chair), Paul Bartunek, James Burke, Raj Jayaraman, Raymond Rae, Dennis Swoboda, and Michael Wilson. The board of BACnet International will continue to focus on expanding the successful use of the BACnet building automation protocol.

The following individuals will serve on the 2021 BACnet International Board of Directors:

Andy McMillan, BACnet International President & Managing Director

Andy McMillan is president and managing director of BACnet International, where he works with users and suppliers to expand and enhance the BACnet community. Formerly he served as president and general manager of a building automation unit of Philips Lighting. McMillan’s background includes broad open systems industry development and marketing experience, as well as strong technical knowledge of distributed automation and information management systems. McMillan has co-founded several companies and has been a featured speaker on open systems and automation at conferences in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia. McMillan co-authored a book on open systems networking and holds a dozen patents in sensors, automation and software. He has MBA and BSEE degrees from the University of Michigan and is a member of ASHRAE, AEE, IEEE.

Erica Johnson, QA Cafe (Chair)

Erica Johnson is the chief executive officer at QA Cafe, a dynamic software company providing test and analysis solutions to the broadband, consumer, and enterprise networking communities. In this position she utilizes her industry experience in networking and data communications to oversee the operations of the company as well as deliver on strategies for continued growth. Prior to joining QA Cafe, she was the director of the University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, NH, for over 10 years. In recognition of her ability to drive technical innovation, Johnson has been recognized by NH Business Review as a recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Women in Business award, Fierce Telecom’s list of “Women in Wireline”, and was awarded, by the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Women’s Commission’s Stephanie Thomas Staff Award in honor of her achievements in promoting and embodying the advancement of women in the sciences. She received her Bachelor of Computer Science and MBA from the University of New Hampshire in 2001 and 2011, respectively.

Brad Hill, Honeywell International (Vice-Chair)

Brad Hill is currently working as the global director of Offering Management for Honeywell International corporate where he is involved in progressing the advancement of the new product development organization across the company. Hill has over 30 years’ experience in the building controls industry, beginning with Honeywell in 1990 where he was involved in the design and programming of complex integrated control solutions for large projects, and commenced involvement with BACnet in 1996. He has worked in a variety of roles relating to R&D, solutions delivery, program management, product management, and portfolio governance; and has worked in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Hill holds an MBA, MES (Sustainable Energy), and a Bachelor of Computer Science.

Paul L. Bartunek, III, ABB

Paul L. Bartunek, III is the vice president of HVAC Sales and Marketing for ABB Drives USA. ABB is an international pioneering technology leader in developing and deploying energy efficient products and systems that are transforming the industry in globally sustainable ways. With over 25+ years of experience in the electronic manufacturing industry and a demonstrated history of successful relationship building, Bartunek is a skilled development professional. In his role, Bartunek leads sales and marketing initiatives for the commercial family of variable frequency drive products. He has impact with mergers and acquisitions, new product development, team building, and creating energy efficient solutions for customers.

James Burke, Johnson Controls

James Burke is the vice president of HVAC Construction Sales, North America and is responsible for the strategic and executive leadership to achieve market share growth and secured results. Burke has been with Johnson Controls for more than 18 years. He started his career in the Controls product engineering business before transitioning to the NA Branch Organization where he took on increasing responsibility within the HVAC & Controls businesses, serving in roles such as construction account executive, branch general manager and area construction sales manager. Most recently, Burke served as vice president and general manager, Building Automation Systems, Global Products, where he was responsible for the product roadmap and execution of the product strategy for the Metasys, Verasys, and other BAS Global Brands.

Raj Jayaraman, Burton Medical

Raj Jayaraman currently serves as the president of Burton Medical, a leader in medical lighting applications. Prior to joining Burton Medical, Jayaraman was vice president of Philips Lighting, where he amassed over 30 years of experience in the lighting and electrical products industries. He has held a variety of executive positions in R&D, Lean Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and General Management. Jayaraman was deeply involved in the connected lighting strategy and business at Philips Lighting, and also had extensive experience with M&A activities there. He received his PhD from MIT in Microelectronics and holds 9 patents.

Raymond Rae, CopperTree Analytics

Raymond Rae is an active principal in CopperTree Analytics. He also co-founded ESC Automation, Delta Connects and Delta Controls, a full line manufacturer of native BACnet Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for building automation systems which is now a part of the Delta Group under Delta Electronics Inc. Rae has been an active supporter of BACnet since its inception, serving on the board of directors and/or contributing to BMA, BIG-NA, BIG-CA, BIG-CN and BI. He has enjoyed more than 45 years in the HVAC industry and has an extensive background, which includes: energy auditing, computerized building simulations, system commissioning, controls, engineering, product certifications, design and marketing. Rae has been a member of ASHRAE since 1984.

Dennis Swoboda – Blue Ridge Technologies

Dennis Swoboda is the vice president of Sales and Marketing for Blue Ridge Technologies, a manufacturer of Native BACnet lighting control solutions designed for open communication with most building automation systems. In his role, Swoboda oversees global sales and marketing initiatives for the sale and installation of Blue Ridge Technologies lighting control systems. In addition, he works with engineers, end users, owners and controls contractors to help lower life cycle costs, increase energy savings, and reduce carbon emissions by taking control of the largest energy loads in a building. Swoboda has over 20 years of lighting control experience, and gives frequent talks and presentations on energy codes, lighting, and BACnet. He has been a member of BACnet International for over a decade, and has previously served as the BACnet International marketing committee chair.

Michael R. Wilson – Automated Logic

Michael R. Wilson is the product marketing and sales operations manager for Automated Logic (ALC). Wilson is responsible for developing effective product marketing strategies and plans to communicate product features and benefits to customers. He produces comprehensive product launch kits, influences product pricing, guides sales teams, and develops messaging and market positioning. At BACnet International, Wilson has served as the marketing committee chair and a steering committee member. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his leadership and contributions to the association and BACnet community.

About BACnet International

BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. It oversees operation of the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and maintains a global listing of tested products. The BACnet standard was developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and has been made publicly available so that manufacturers can create interoperable systems of products. BACnet International complements the work of the ASHRAE standards committee and BACnet-related interest groups around the world. Its members include building owners, consulting engineers and facility managers, as well as companies involved in the design, manufacture, installation, commission and maintenance of control equipment that uses BACnet for communication. For more information, please visit bacnetinternational.org.

Mod-A-Can, Inc. Celebrates 55 Years in Business serving the Commercial and Defense Aerospace Industry


Mod-A-Can celebrates 55 years in business

MAC strong since 1966

Throughout decades of experience, MOD-A-CAN has become recognized as a leader in the aerospace community. We have partnered with our customers to provide fabricated, brazed, precision machined, structural assemblies. We offer the highest quality and on-time delivery, at a competitive cost structure.

1966: MOD-A-CAN, Inc. launched in Long Island, New York. We quickly became a leading domestic & international supplier to the commercial & military aerospace markets. We offer a broad range of products from avionic displays, indicator cases to complex brazed structures, precision machined fabrications, electrical mechanical assemblies and wire harness assemblies.

1980: MOD-A-CAN, Inc. opened our Phoenix Arizona facility, offering world class operations in a cost effective region. Expanding our processes & capabilities while complementing our existing technology site in New York.

Today: MOD-A-CAN offers Rapid Prototyping via our in-house Engineering staff trained in CAD/CAM/CNC solutions. From concept to product realization, the MOD-A-CAN team of skilled professionals is ready to support your design needs.

Visit our NEW website at: http://www.MODACAN.COM

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Samsung and Clean Remote Offer Free, Easily Sanitized TV Remote with Every New Healthcare TV


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With the healthcare system focused on reducing viruses found on high-touch areas, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is partnering with Tampa-based Clean Remote LLC to offer a cleaner, easier-to-sanitize TV remote control for healthcare facilities. This program provides a free, Clean Remote to every healthcare facility in the United States, when they purchase a commercial-grade Samsung TV. This program is especially designed to support hospitals, assisted living, rehabilitations centers, clinics and other healthcare facilities.

“Samsung is focused on providing healthcare facilities and organizations with technology solutions and tools that allow them to improve their safety protocols,” said Ken Honeycutt, Senior Business Manager for Healthcare Technology, Samsung. “Offering the easy-to-sanitize Clean Remotes, bundled with our Samsung healthcare and hospitality TVs for our partners, is another step we are taking to prioritize the well-being of patients and essential health workers.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that healthcare and hospitality facilities clean and disinfect remote controls daily. Scientific studies have identified TV remotes as a leading carrier of bacteria, such as MRSA, and VRE. Television remotes are among the most handled items in a patient or guest room, making them a point of focus for facilities battling against Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). This is especially true for Senior Care, Assisted Living and Rehabilitation facilities that provide long term care for vulnerable individuals.

“Clean Remotes were developed because standard remotes are nearly impossible to sanitize,” said Clean Remote LLC President Michael Monsky. “Patients spend so much time holding their remotes. They are often in their hands while they eat in their bed and when sleeping. Traditional remote controls have raised buttons that create gaps and crevices which can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. By contrast, we designed Clean Remote’s with a sealed, smooth, non-porous surface that is easily cleaned. Our mission is to provide a Cleaner TV Remote solution that is simple for the patient, easy for the staff, and cost-effective for the facility.”

Clean Remotes operate all Samsung Healthcare Grade and Hospitality Grade TV’s with no setup required beyond loading the batteries. The remotes feature a simple layout with large, easily visible keys. With more than 14 million Clean Remotes sold, they are a proven solution for any healthcare organization looking for a cleaner option. Clean Remotes are widely used in many of the foremost healthcare and hospitality facilities, hotels, and cruise lines.

“They are very reliable, easy to wipe down, and most importantly easy to program,” said Enrique Lopez, Plants and Operations Manager, Salerno Bay Health and Rehabilitation. “We, in fact, have trained our CNA’s to program them to ease the burden on us.”

For more information on how to participate in the program, see http://www.cleanremote.com/samsung.

About Samsung:

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics, mobile devices and enterprise solutions. Samsung offers a diverse line of technology solutions, integration and operational services for sports, live events and entertainment venues, digital signage and billboards, spectaculars and gaming, and electronic message center displays. Samsung has deployed thousands of displays worldwide, including some of the largest, most complex and recognizable LED video displays installations in the world, including professional venues: M&T Bank Stadium, Chase Center, State Farm Arena, Rogers Place, Vivint Smart Home Arena and Spectrum Center, and collegiate sports at Utah State University, Indiana University, Michigan State University, and several others. Further Samsung has installed multiple high-profile displays, including those along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and throughout Times Square in New York City, including the recent renovation of iconic One Times Square. PRISMVIEW, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics America, manages the design, supply, manufacturing and custom installation of each major project. To discover more about Samsung, please visit http://www.samsung.com/us/business. For the latest Samsung news, please visit news.samsung.com/us and follow us @SamsungNewsUS.

About Clean Remote LLC:

Based in Tampa, FL, since 2001, Clean Remote LLC manufactures the No. 1 selling replacement TV remote for the hospitality and healthcare industry. Clean Remotes automatically synch with almost all TV brands. The remotes also control most cable TV set-top boxes as well as hotel and healthcare TV systems. Clean Remotes are designed to be the “Safer Solution;” they can be easily sanitized to help reduce the threat of germs and bacteria. Clean Remotes are distributed globally by leading hospitality and healthcare distributors and can be found in more than 500,000 guest and patients’ rooms. For more information, please visit http://www.cleanremote.com.

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Rigaku ResQ CQL Raman Analyzer Wins Design Excellence Award


The ResQ CQL 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer for chemical threats – winner of the 2020 GOOD DESIGN award for industrial products.

The ResQ CQL 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer for chemical threats – winner of the 2020 GOOD DESIGN award for industrial products.

We are honored that the ResQ CQL has been recognized for this prestigious and historical award.

Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market leader in handheld 1064 nm Raman technology, proudly announces that its Rigaku ResQ CQL handheld Raman analyzer has won a prestigious 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award. The GOOD DESIGN Awards Program organized by the Chicago Athenaeum recognizes the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product and graphic designs produced worldwide. The ResQ CQL handheld Raman analyzer was named a top product in the Industrial category.

In collaboration with Juggernaut Design out of Scottsdale, AZ, USA, Rigaku Analytical Devices engineered the ResQ CQL as a next-generation handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer for advanced chemical threat and illegal drug analysis. Rigaku chose to work with the Juggernaut Design team due to their outstanding track record for producing truly rugged products for industrial applications.

“We are honored that the ResQ CQL has been recognized for this prestigious and historical award,” said Chris Langford, Raman Product Manager at Rigaku Analytical Devices. “The ResQ CQL was purposely designed to improve the tactical form factor of the original Rigaku handheld Raman platform in order to provide confidence when responding to unknown substances.

“The challenge set by Rigaku was to package a high-tech Raman analyzer for demanding mission-specific environments. Not only does the ResQ CQL look good detecting chemicals in a laboratory setting, but it exceeds the expectations required by the operator in the field,” said Chris Buttenob, Design Director at Juggernaut Design. “This rugged device supports gloved use, in-field access to the battery compartment and various adapter kits and we are extremely pleased with the outcome of the ResQ CQL and our partnership with Rigaku.”

The Rigaku ResQ CQL handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer offers first responders, border protection and law enforcement an accurate and cost-effective tool for identifying potential chemical threats that is easily field portable and simple to operate. The utilization of 1064 nm Raman means the ResQ CQL analyzer overcomes fluorescence interference, thus providing a rapid response of less than 1 minute, the ability to scan dirty or colored substances and the capability of scanning through translucent packaging—keeping first responders safe by avoiding exposure. With an onboard library of over 12,000 compounds—including household chemicals, TICS/TIMS, explosives, narcotics, pesticides and steroids— Rigaku analyzers deliver the most comprehensive substance analysis. With optional QuickDetect Technology, the ResQ CQL analyzer has the added capabilities to detect non-visible amounts of narcotics and explosives.

Additional smart features available include:

  • On-board 5 MP camera for imaging, colorimetrics analysis, or barcode scanning
  • LED flashlight for optimal sample visibility
  • Quick Scan button for faster scans
  • 4C Technology for precursor monitoring
  • Periscope adaptor enhances sampling flexibility
  • Connectivity via WiFi, peer-to-peer or USB
  • Tamper-proof reports
  • Li-PO rechargeable or CR123 disposable batteries

With a history spanning 70 years, GOOD DESIGN is the oldest and most prestigious design awards program. The 2020 awards continue to generate awareness about contemporary design, honoring both products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the world marketplace

For a full list of winners, please visit http://www.good-designawards.com. For more information on the Rigaku ResQ CQL 1064 nm handheld analyzer, please visit http://www.rigaku.com/CQL.

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About Rigaku Analytical Devices

Rigaku Analytical Devices is a pioneer in handheld 1064 nm Raman and LIBS-based technology for materials analysis. With thousands of units in use around the globe, Rigaku’s portfolio of handheld and portable spectroscopic analyzers offer the most versatile solution for use in public health and safety, scientific and academic research, recycling and reuse of metal alloys and ensuring the quality of key metal alloy components in critical industries. We strive to deliver quality, reliability and engaged expertise to our customers with our advanced products and capabilities. Rigaku is dedicated to continual product development efforts to deliver mission critical enhancements to performance and functionality, while delivering reliable and cost-effective solutions for end users. Our rugged products operate on an open architecture platform and deliver unparalleled accuracy and support for rapid lab-quality results anywhere.

For further information, contact:

Jen Lynch

Marketing Director

Rigaku Analytical Devices

Wilmington, MA USA

Tel: +1 781-328-1024

Jen.Lynch@rigaku.com

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Datalogic Magellan™ 3410VSi and 3510HSi new single plane scanners for retail, manufacturing and healthcare make barcode reading easier than ever


Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is pleased to announce the new Magellan™ 3410VSi and 3510HSi single plane scanners. They combine remarkable scanning performance, ease of use even for novices, and time-saving capabilities.

The 3410VSi and 3510HSi come with a high-performance sensor and custom optics that deliver a very large field of view for a wide reading area. This makes it easy to scan a variety of items quickly, from printed and mobile sources. Knowing exactly when each item is scanned is critical to throughput for the operator. A highly visible good-read indicator and a loud beeper ensure that every item has been recognized. The fast and reliable sweep speed accelerate scanning operations, making reading process smoother and more efficient.

The powerful decoding algorithms provide outstanding performance on any 1D and 2D barcodes, including hard-to-read, truncated, and damaged ones. The new Magellan models also support Digimarc® barcode reading.

Another pivotal advantage is the ability to power the devices from a single 5V USB connection, avoiding the need for a power supply. In addition, operators can integrate effortlessly the devices into any POS system.

The intelligent illumination provides an extremely comfortable working experience, ensuring all day productivity. When not in use, the illumination is dimmed. When a barcode is presented, more illumination is automatically added to decode the label. The soft red adaptive illumination system greatly reduces reflection and eliminates flickering that can cause operator discomfort.

With the addition of a customer service scanner, the customer can scan their own loyalty card or coupons from a cell phone. By eliminating cashier handling of customer cell phones, users can reduce the chance of spreading germs or the risk of dropping the phone. Customers can also easily attach a handheld scanner through the USB auxiliary port to read large items in the bottom of the basket without having to lift them over the check stand.

The compact size and flexible mounting options allow these scanners to be mounted virtually anywhere in the check-out, also into existing installations.

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