Adam Brown and Rick Rossetti (left) on the shop floor of their sign company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The PPP has enabled Sign Effectz, Inc. to continue serving customers.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)
August 12, 2020

Company President Adam Brown released a statement regarding the impact the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) had on custom sign company, Sign Effectz, Inc.

Back in March, things were heating up for small businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing and the economic lockdown was relatively new. Understandably, many business owners were staring down prolonged uncertainty.

RAMPING UP QUICKLY

Sign Effectz, Inc. is a prime example of how the PPP program has benefited one small business. It kept all of the company’s crews on the job. Team members were understandably concerned about the health of themselves and their families. However, most employees were prepared to move forward with work amid the economic shutdown. Managers ramped up quickly on how to run the business under the appropriate compliance regulations and guidelines.

The benefits from PPP are not just monetary. A great deal of time and diligent effort goes into creating a great work culture. It shows in how strong the company’s employee retention rate is. Keeping the employees at work helps maintain the value of those efforts.

Even though the PPP process seems to be changing daily, every modification has seemed to be beneficial. It appears that the intent of the Small Business Administration is for the majority of the smaller loans to be forgiven. And if not forgiven, any fund balance would be at a 1% interest rate, which is almost unheard of.

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THE TOP & BOTTOM LINES

Because of the economic shut down, company sales were down about 50% in March and April, but PPP allowed management to maintain cash flow and not have to send employees home. That kept one little economic engine running.

Some customers held back on purchases due to the uncertain future. Although Sign Effectz, Inc. is practicing austerity like other businesses in the sign industry, there are strategic areas where not only sustainability was maintained but growth initiatives will continue.

The company goal has always been growth, not just survival. That means investing money back into the system. Money that doesn’t belong under the mattress. It’s imperative that Sign Effectz, Inc. invests in people and equipment for the success of the business. Some of those investmentss will continue as planned and go into hiring another salesperson by the end of the year, ADA signage manufacturing, replacing dated manufacturing equipment and/or installation equipment, and upgrading the IT system. Thanks to PPP, these initiatives were not put on the back burner.

The PPP has enabled Sign Effectz, Inc. to continue serving customers with the following sign services and products:

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  Sign design and fabrication
• ADA signage
• Architectural and building components, like sun control devices and canopies
• L.E.D. lighting
• Sculpture and kinetic art
• Sign maintenance and repair

MAKING HISTORY

2020 is going to go down in history. People will wonder what it was like to live through the pandemic. It may even be akin to the economic devastation of the Great Depression.

However, this country’s overall economy is going to be much stronger after the pandemic has subsided. The PPP funding should be noted as a big contributor to that.

This management team salutes all employees for working through the pandemic. Employees are the biggest asset any company has. The PPP worked very well for Sign Effectz and it certainly served other companies just as well.

Obviously, the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over. Anxiety and uncertainty still present challenges. However, this company has established how to manage the business better in these challenging situations. It’s allowed for “forced improvements” that were unforeseen.

Great companies do not stay pinned down forever. Determination supersedes fear. This company’s determination to move forward takes on a whole new momentum. The virus is a bully that needs to be defeated. And the PPP gives us business owners a tool to stand up to that bully. It helped Sign Effectz, Inc. get ready for the next round in a battle the company is determined to win.

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L-com Introduces New Line of SDI Video Over Fiber Extenders

“These easy to install SDI over fiber video extenders eliminate the need to use expensive copper based video repeaters and provide security and immunity to signal distorting EMI/RFI,” said Paul Hospodar, Product Line Manager.

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)
August 12, 2020

L-com, a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has just launched a new line of SDI video over fiber extender modules to address broadcast, security, surveillance and digital signage applications.

L-com’s FOCV-series SDI video over fiber extenders convert SDI (uncompressed video format) to an optical signal, and vice-versa. In many cases, extension over fiber can eliminate the need for a camera truck or more expensive electrical repeaters. Other benefits realized by using these fiber video extenders include weight savings vs. copper cable, immunity to EMI/RFI and more secure connections as fiber is harder to tap than copper cabling.

Off-the-shelf options include 3G-SDI transmitter and receiver modules in a small-form factor “inline” packaging, as well as a benchtop/rack-mountable module and dual rate 12G/6G-SDI versions for 4k broadcasting, uncompressed over fiber.

“Our new line of SDI over fiber video extenders allow our customers to save money by retaining their existing copper connected video equipment when longer video runs are required. These easy to install SDI over fiber video extenders eliminate the need to use expensive copper based video repeaters and provide security and immunity to signal distorting EMI/RFI,” said Paul Hospodar, Product Line Manager.

L-com’s new SDI video over fiber extenders are all in-stock and available for same-day shipping.

About L-com:

L-com, a leading manufacturer 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, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMeCables, INC-Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.

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Radiant Hosts Live Webinar with Photonics Media to Introduce Fundamental Principles of Light and Color Measurement for Light Source and Display Metrology

The human eye is the judge and target market for our illuminated products. It makes sense, then, to measure and test these products the same way the human eye sees them.

REDMOND, Wash. (PRWEB)
August 12, 2020

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for light sources and displays, announces a new live broadcast of its popular educational webinar “Principles and Applications of Light and Color Measurement,” organized by Photonics Media and hosted by the technical staff at Radiant. This introductory webinar will present the basic principles of photometry and colorimetry, which enable automated systems to perform light source and display metrology according to human visual perception. The webinar will be broadcast live on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 10 to 11 A.M. PDT (1 to 2 P.M. EDT). The broadcast includes a technical presentation by Radiant Product Engineer, Jessy Hosken, followed by a live question and answer session with Hosken and Radiant Technical Sales Manager, Ryan Beaty.

“Matching human visual response in measurement is especially important when we’re looking at qualifying light sources and displays,” says Hosken. “The human eye is the judge and target market for our illuminated products. It makes sense, then, to measure and test these products the same way the human eye sees them. Not only do the sciences of colorimetry and photometry allow us to acquire meaningful values of light from these types of products—accurately quantifying what we see with our eyes—but they provide a standard, mathematical way to communicate about a device’s brightness, color, and other visual qualities using objective numerical values. If you are a manufacturer of a light-emitting device, you can use these values to characterize a product during design, set pass and fail tolerances for automated quality control, enforce quality standards on components from suppliers, or certify the performance of your product to your customers, among other useful purposes.”

The upcoming webinar will give a basic introduction to the concepts of human spectral sensitivity and photopic response, standard CIE functions and formula, and instruments that apply these scientific methodologies for highly accurate, automated visual inspection. The webinar will describe how an understanding of human visual perception has guided the development of photometric and colorimetric instruments, such as spectrometers and colorimeters. Such equipment is used by manufacturers to objectively evaluate products during design in the lab, on production lines, and in quality control operations.

Working on the Radiant product management team, presenter Jessy Hosken has acquired a thorough understanding of light and color measurement using imaging colorimeters and sophisticated software tools. She received a B.S. in Physics and STS (Science, Technology, and Society) from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Co-presenter Ryan Beaty manages the Application and Solutions Engineering Team at Radiant and understands the intricacies of Radiant’s metrology systems including how to develop within various software frameworks. He received a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

For information about Radiant’s upcoming webinar and to register for the live broadcast on August 19, visit http://www.RadiantVisionSystems.com or http://www.Photonics.com.

About Radiant Vision Systems

Radiant Vision Systems works with world-class brands and manufacturers to deliver creative visual inspection solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Radiant’s legacy of technology innovation in photometric imaging and worldwide install base date back more than 25 years and address applications from consumer electronics to automotive manufacturing. Radiant Vision Systems product lines include TrueTest™ automated visual inspection software for quality control, and ProMetric® imaging colorimeters, photometers, and light source measurement systems. Radiant is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with strategic offices in California, Michigan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea. Radiant has been a part of Konica Minolta’s Sensing Business Unit since August 2015. For more information, visit http://www.RadiantVisionSystems.com.

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Enhancing the Rideshare Experience

“We are pleased to partner with DisplayRide to enable the launch of RMaaS – an innovative, value-added service to enterprises….. This innovative offering will help ride-hailing companies to improve their safety and hygiene standards.” Abhijit Kishore, Enterprise Business, Vodafone Idea Ltd.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)
August 12, 2020

DisplayRide Inc., an innovator focused on enhancing the rideshare experience, announced that it has partnered with Vodafone Idea Business Services, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s leading telecom operator, to enable Rideshare Monitoring as a Service (RMaaS), an industry-first solution that delivers an enhanced & safer rideshare experience.

Safety in rideshare is increasingly a growing problem: specifically, undesirable incidents (including physical and verbal assaults) are becoming relatively commonplace. Further, knowing what transpired during an incident is extremely challenging, and an investigation entails a substantial cost to rideshare companies. The RMaaS addresses these challenges effectively and economically.

The DisplayRide Rideshare Monitoring Platform (RMP), on which the solution is based, is a purpose-built platform that video (and optionally, audio) monitors inside and outside of a vehicle independently during a ride. It’s focus on deterrence and documenting the entire ride makes rideshare a much safer experience.

The partnership brings together DisplayRide’s RMP innovation with Vodafone Idea Business Services’ extensive capability with large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) deployments to deliver Rideshare Monitoring as a Service (RMaaS), a seamless end-to-end service that can be deployed and scaled rapidly, and at a low Total Cost of Ownership.

Abhijit Kishore, Director- Enterprise Business, Vodafone Idea Limited said, “We are pleased to partner with DisplayRide to enable the launch of RMaaS – an innovative, value-added service to enterprises. The partnership signifies our continued commitment towards offering leading-edge smart mobility solutions, powered by our deep IoT expertise and comprehensive portfolio, to the entire automotive value chain. This proposition ensures safety of both drivers and commuters and is even more relevant in the current circumstances where health & safety are paramount. This innovative offering will help ride-hailing companies to improve their safety and hygiene standards.”

“We are excited to partner with Vodafone Idea Business Services, to deliver RMaaS – the first such service anywhere globally “, said Abdul Kasim, CEO of DisplayRide. “Safety is a major impediment to the rapid growth of rideshare; with RMaaS, we offer a state-of-art solution that makes rideshare significantly safer; importantly, we will be able to scale these benefits to hundreds of thousands of rideshare vehicles rapidly and economically”.

DisplayRide’s Rideshare Monitoring Platform (RMP) offers a host of additional services including an advertising/branding platform, as well as extensive analytics. It also has features that support COVID-19 related hygiene and safety protocols. It can be easily integrated to Rideshare platforms as well as Service Providers’ operational support systems through an API. More information is available by contacting us at info@displayride.com

About DisplayRide

DisplayRide’s mission is to enhance the rideshare experience, for riders, drivers and the rideshare companies. Founded in 2018, the company’s flagship platform offers features aimed at improving safety and efficiency, while leveraging monetizing opportunities. http://www.displayride.com For more information, please contact us: info@displayride.com

About Vodafone Idea Limited

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India. For more information, please visit: http://www.vodafoneidea.com

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Fabricated to specification as thin as 0.018” with 1.2 micron uniform thickness, 10 arc-sec. parallelism, and can be custom perforated.

Ideal for GaAs, silicon, and other semiconductor devices, they can be perforated with customer specified hole patterns to fit vacuum hold-down or delamination fixtures and help assure consistent part-to-part uniformity.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB)
August 12, 2020

Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced a custom fabricated semiconductor wafer carriers made from sapphire with different hole patterns to match vacuum hold-down or delamination fixtures.

Meller Sapphire Wafer Carriers can be fabricated to specification as thin as 0.018” with 1.2 micron uniform thickness, 10 arc-sec. parallelism, and can be custom perforated because of their superior mechanical strength. Featuring Mohs 9 hardness, which is second only to diamond, these carriers are impervious to solvents and etchants and are chip-resistant; making them superior to quartz and other materials for semiconductor thinning.

Ideal for GaAs, silicon, and other semiconductor devices, they can be perforated with customer specified hole patterns to fit vacuum hold-down or delamination fixtures and help assure consistent part-to-part uniformity. Highly durable and designed for repeated use, they are available in 2” to 6” dia. sizes and can be supplied with reference flats and laser markings.

Meller Sapphire Wafer Carriers are priced according to configuration, size, and quantity. Price quotations are available upon request.

For more information contact:

Meller Optics, Inc.

Steve Lydon, Marketing

120 Corliss St. / P.O. Box 6001

Providence, RI 02940

(800)     821-0180 FAX (401) 331-0519

e-mail: steve@melleroptics.com

http://www.melleroptics.com

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FosPower Emergency Series

“We are pleased to announce our new high-quality emergency products that allow explorers to take on the great outdoors with peace of mind and arm homeowners with important tools for extraordinary circumstances, such as power outages and hurricanes.”

ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRWEB)
August 11, 2020

FosPower, makers of top-quality electronic accessories, today announced the expansion of their Emergency Series line to include two new solar crank radios – the Solar Crank Radio – 4000mAh (IPX3) and the Solar Crank Radio with LCD Display and Aux Port (IPX3) – with updated functions and the waterproof, windproof Emergency Sleeping Bag. Inspired by the success of its original Solar Crank Radio, the FosPower Emergency Series line is perfect for camping trips and built for keeping safe at home in emergencies and during adverse weather conditions, such as hurricanes.

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  The Solar Crank Radio with LCD Display and Aux Port (IPX3) (MSRP $59.99, Amazon) features the same functionality of the Solar Crank Radio – 4,000mAh (IPX3), but the audio cable provided allows users to connect their phone or music player to the radio’s speaker to play music. There are five methods to power or recharge your radio, which also includes battery power (AAA batteries) and internal power bank for the radio or your phone. This model also features an LCD display, a digital tuner that displays radio stations, volume level, battery power and radio status.
• The multifunctional Emergency Sleeping Bag (MSRP $24.99, Amazon), with dimensions of 3 feet by 7 feet. will retain up to 90% of body heat to keep you warm in cold weather. The waterproof and windproof material and reinforced tape seam make the sleeping bag resistant to rain, snow and wind, and it can be stored in the included waterproof drawstring bag, which will keep it dry, clean, and ready for the next adventure. The sleeping bag can also be used in emergencies, equipped with a survival whistle to make a loud SOS audio signal.
• The Solar Crank Radio – 4000mAh (IPX3) (pre-order on website for MSRP $59.99, available soon on Amazon) has multiple tools to help in emergency situations. This upgrade from the popular previous model features AM and FM radio stations, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels, a one-watt LED flashlight, six LED reading lights, an SOS alarm and a 4000 milliampere hour (mAh) power bank. There are three power charging options, including the crank lever and solar panel for self-power regeneration and the micro-USB cable to plug in or connect to other charging sources.

“FosPower is constantly at work to deliver innovative electronics designed to power up our customers’ lives and keep them safe,” said Joshua Yang, product manager at FosPower. “We are pleased to announce our new high-quality emergency products that allow explorers to take on the great outdoors with peace of mind and arm homeowners with important tools for extraordinary circumstances, such as power outages and hurricanes.”

FosPower’s latest survival tools join the popular PowerActive Power Bank and the original best selling Solar Crank Radio in the suite of products found in the Emergency Series line.

• The Solar Crank Radio – 2000mAh (IPX3) (MSRP $49.99, Amazon) comes integrated with a one-watt LED flashlight with zoom, an SOS alarm, a 2000mAh power bank, two LED lights, radio broadcasts access and three charging options to provide emergency power.
• The PowerActive 10200 mAh Rugged Power Bank (IP67 Certified) (MSRP $49.99, only available on website) is a rugged portable charger for smartphones, tablets, and portable electronic devices. Designed to be weather and terrain proof with a mobile battery back-up created for catastrophic events, the portable charger also comes with a LED flashlight, compass and carabiner.

All FosPower products are available now for pre-order and purchase on the FosPower website and through Amazon (Solar Crank Radio – 4000mAh available soon), and are covered by a limited lifetime warranty with product registration. Customer service is available for all product support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and free shipping is offered for all FosPower products in the U.S.

For more information on FosPower and its Emergency Series product line, visit the company website or follow company updates on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About FosPower

FosPower, Inc. was founded in 2014. Headquartered in Minnesota, FosPower has an integrated team from various backgrounds – ranging from techies to everyday Joe. Just like you, we are all consumers, and we are dedicated to power up your life for all your digital needs. Our peace of mind warranty guarantees quality products, and our customer service team will act promptly to achieve your satisfaction subject to the warranty.

Your digital life, powered by us. FosPower.

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