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RadioWaves Adds New Wideband, 4.9 GHz


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“Our new wideband parabolic antennas combine durability, ease of installation and quality…They provide vastly improved front-to-back and side lobe performance, which will suppress noise, improve link budget and allow higher modulation rates,” said Justin Pollock, Antenna Product Line Manager

RadioWaves, an Infinite Electronics brand and a manufacturer of high-quality microwave antennas and accessories, has just released a new series of wideband, dual-polarized antennas covering the 4.9 GHz to 6 GHz frequency bands.

RadioWaves’ new dual-polarized, wideband antennas are ideal for 5 GHz ISM, U-NII-1, -2, -3, -4 and 4.9 GHz public safety bands, as well as high-density, point-to-point backhaul applications and client premises. The wideband design of this antenna eliminates the need to purchase different antennas for each frequency.

They are available in 2-foot, 3-foot, 4-foot and 6-foot diameters in both standard and high performance configurations. The 4.9 to 6 GHz wideband series deliver gain performance ranging from 29.8 dBi to 38.4 dBi for standard performance and 29.3 dBi to 38.2 dBi for high performance.

These antennas are engineered to suppress side-lobes and back-lobes and are excellent at rejecting interference, which is further enhanced by high performance configuration’s advanced RF absorption material. They feature rugged construction with a patented 6-point mounting connection for set-and-forget installation and with built-in fine elevation and azimuth angle adjustment.

They are offered with dual-polarized N-type connectors and are fully powder coated with rugged hardware built to survive the elements and come fully pre-assembled from the factory, simplifying installation and guaranteeing factory-tested quality.

“Our new wideband parabolic antennas combine durability, ease of installation and quality for WLAN, ISM, 802.11 and 4.9GHz public safety applications. They provide vastly improved front-to-back and side lobe performance, which will suppress noise, improve link budget and allow higher modulation rates,” said Justin Pollock, Antenna Product Line Manager.

RadioWaves’ new 4.9 to 6 GHz, dual-polarized, wideband parabolic antennas are in-stock and available for same-day shipping.

For inquiries, please call 1-978-459-8800.

About RadioWaves:

RadioWaves offers a diverse product range of high-quality microwave antennas ranging from 1.3 GHz to 86 GHz for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint applications supporting all unlicensed and licensed band requirements. Applications for RadioWaves’ products include telecommunications backhaul, WiMAX broadband wireless networks, ISM, LMDS, broadcast, and enterprise applications. RadioWaves is known globally for their high performance, reliable construction, design and flexible delivery capabilities. RadioWaves 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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Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab Awards Outstanding Devices from Four Vendors with Summer 2020 Printer/MFP Picks


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Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab (BLI), the world’s leading independent provider of testing services and analytical information to the document imaging industry, today announced its Summer 2020 Pick award recipients in the Printer/MFP category, with the accolades going to outstanding devices from Canon, Epson, HP, and Lexmark. Awarded twice annually for office equipment, Picks acknowledge the products that gave the best performances in Buyers Lab’s extensive suite of lab tests in the previous six months.

The BLI Summer 2020 Printer/MFP Pick awards go to the following exceptional devices*:

Canon imageCLASS LBP228dw

Outstanding Printer for Small and Home Offices

Canon imageCLASS LBP325dn

Outstanding Printer for Small Workgroups

Canon imageRUNNER 1643 Series

Outstanding MFP for Mid-Size Workgroups

Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16650 All-in-One Supertank Printer

Outstanding Tabloid Color Inkjet All-in-One

Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5880 All-in-One

Outstanding SOHO Color Inkjet All-in-One

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5790 Color MFP Supertank Printer

Outstanding Personal Color Inkjet All-in-One

Epson WorkForce ST-M3000 Monochrome MFP Supertank Printer

Outstanding SOHO Inkjet All-in-One

HP Color LaserJet Managed E75245dn

Outstanding Tabloid Color Printer for Large Workgroups

HP Color LaserJet Managed E85055dn

Outstanding Tabloid Color Printer for Enterprise Environments

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M634 Series

Outstanding MFP for Large Workgroups

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M635 Series

Outstanding Departmental MFP

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M636 Series

Outstanding MFP for Enterprise Environments

HP LaserJet Enterprise M610dn

Outstanding Printer for Large Workgroups

HP LaserJet Enterprise M611 Series

Outstanding Departmental Printer

HP LaserJet Enterprise M612 Series

Outstanding Printer for Enterprise Environments

Lexmark CS431dw

Outstanding Color Printer for Small Workgroups

(also sold as the Lexmark C4326dw)

Lexmark CX431adw

Outstanding Color MFP for Small Workgroups

(also sold as the Lexmark MC3426adw)

*Not all products are sold in all regions.

Click here to read the full press release on KeypointIntelligence.com.

ABOUT KEYPOINT INTELLIGENCE – BUYERS LAB

Keypoint Intelligence is a one-stop shop for the digital imaging industry. With our unparalleled services and unmatched depth of knowledge, we cut through the noise of data to offer clients the independent insights and responsive tools they need in those mission-critical moments that define their products and empower their sales.

For over 50 years, Buyers Lab has been the global document imaging industry’s resource for unbiased and reliable information, test data, and competitive selling tools. What started out as a consumer-based publication about office equipment has become an all-encompassing industry resource. Buyers Lab evolves in tandem with the ever-changing landscape of document imaging solutions, constantly updating our methods, expanding our offerings, and tracking cutting-edge developments.

ABOUT BUYERS LAB PICK AWARDS

Buyers Lab Picks stand alone in the industry and are hard-earned awards as they are based on rigorous testing, including an extensive durability assessment and evaluation of key attributes such as usability, image quality, and value. Each product that passes our lab test earns Buyers Lab’s Recommended or Highly Recommended seal and our Certificate of Reliability, with the best performers qualifying as Pick contenders.

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OLEDWorks Bolsters Support to Lighting Community with OLED Light Technology Expert Hire


OLEDWorks is the leading manufacturer of OLED light technology for general lighting and automotive applications.

The Director of OLED UX serves as the lead technical sales engineer and is responsible for leading the OLED user experience through the sales process and in developing educational resources for the lighting community.

OLEDWorks, the leading manufacturer of OLED light technology for the general lighting and automotive industries, announces today their newest team member, Dr. Kathleen Vaeth, as Director of OLED User Experience (UX).

Dr. Vaeth is a chemical engineer with a B.S. from Cornell University and Masters and Ph.D. from MIT. She began her career as a scientist and project leader in the Kodak Research Labs, working on OLEDs, among other technologies. After Kodak, she was the Vice President of Engineering at microGen Systems developing MEMs-based piezoelectric vibrational energy harvesters that power sensors and transmitters used in the internet of things. In 2017, Dr. Vaeth joined the faculty of the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell as a Senior Lecturer and Industrial Practitioner.

“Over the last two years, the demand for our products, both standard and custom, increased significantly, and we knew we needed sophisticated technical support in Sales, Marketing and R&D,” says Michael Boroson, Chief Technology Officer at OLEDWorks. “Having worked with Kathy on OLED technology while at Kodak, I knew she would be the perfect fit. We’re excited to have her on the team and are confident that her expertise will help drive success for the company through various important initiatives.”

The Director of OLED UX serves as the lead technical sales engineer and is responsible for leading the OLED user experience through the sales process and in developing educational resources for the lighting community. Key areas of focus are sales support, thought leadership and education, strategy and product development, and project management specific to R&D and government projects.

To educate architects, lighting designers, luminaire manufacturers and other lighting professionals on OLED light technology, the OLEDWorks UX Team provides accredited courses on various topics including its health and wellbeing benefits, installation and handling guidelines, application efficiency and more.

On her new role as Director of OLED User Experience, Dr. Vaeth says “I’ve worked on many different technologies, but the common thread through them all is my interest in how materials selection and processing method impact their performance in electronic and optoelectronic devices. I’m excited to be joining the OLEDWorks team and meeting with designers and customers to help them to understand the potential benefits of OLED lighting. I’m also looking forward to engaging with lighting technologists to explore the new directions and design capabilities that OLED lighting can provide.”

To learn more about Dr. Vaeth, read her full interview here.

To learn more about OLED light technology, or to discuss a new OLED lighting project, contact OLEDWorks here.

About OLEDWorks

OLEDWorks is a global leader in the development and production of innovative organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lighting solutions. Founded in 2010 in Rochester NY by many of the original pioneers in the OLED industry, OLEDWorks creates reliable, beautiful and cost-effective OLED light engines that inspire architects, designers and manufacturers around the world.

By producing the world’s best performing OLED panels combined with rapid product innovation, OLEDWorks simplifies and enriches your illuminated space. Free from blue light hazards, OLED is the healthy and beautiful light solution. Sustainable and environmentally responsible, OLEDWorks’ OLED light engines enhance the well-being of our world and its inhabitants.

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Schlegel EMI Introduces PermaFlow, Their New Water, Air, and Sound Filter


The company has an extensive line of conductive fabrics. The new PermaFlow product adds the benefit of a unique porous film that provides air/sound permeability and water/dustproof function at the same time, which prevents inundation and contamination inside of the case.

The PermaFlow Filter is perfect for several applications. It can be die-cut and molded into various sizes and shapes to be used as sound and internal and external pressure control filters for headphones, mobile phones, smartphones, digital cameras, and other devices. Read more details at https://www.schlegelemi.com/permaflow-filter-2/.

“Our team is excited to add this new product to our portfolio. It allows us to help our customers meet the high-quality standards they need for their consumer products and the air, water, and sound filter requirements of other technology,” said Haydee Dibble VP, Schlegel EMI.

This new product includes a sound permeable filter for mobile devices and an air-permeable filter for internal pressure control. Schlegel’s reputation for quality products is unsurpassed in the industry. Making this product available was important to the entire team, “Our mission is to ensure customers have the resources they need to offer products that set them apart in their market space,” said Haydee.

The PermaFlow Filter product:

  • Is an acoustic performance-oriented product for microphones in mobile devices
  • Features acoustic loss in frequency ranges of human voice (low frequency) within 2dB
  • Prevents damage of waterproof case, caused by internal pressure fluctuation
  • Includes 280˚C heat-resistant filter

Watch the product video at https://youtu.be/N2Ro9OXzUU4.

For a detailed product description or to order directly, visit http://www.schlegelemi.com or contact our sales team at schlegelemi.na@schlegelemi.com or (585) 643-2000 for additional questions or support.

About Schlegel EMI

Schlegel EMI has been a trusted industry partner since it invented highly conductive fabric over foam shielding gaskets in 1987. That was a breakthrough for the electromagnetic interference shielding of electronic enclosures and helped position the company as the pre-eminent manufacturer of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding products.

SEM offers a full range of EMI shielding products, including FOF gaskets, Absorbers, Elastomers, Thermal Interface Materials, I/O backplane shielding gaskets, BeCu Fingerstock, Conductive foams, conductive tapes, and laminates.

These enable the computer, telecommunications, military, medical, and electronics industries to meet global requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Plus, their new line of Weatherstripping PolyFab products.

From concept to production, SEM’s complete portfolio of shielding products combines highly conductive materials with flexible foams and coatings to provide the latest EMI containment solutions.

The company’s world-renowned EMI shielding gaskets are available in hundreds of profiles and unique designs, with attachment options that include mechanical self-attaching, clip, rivet, and a variety of pressure-sensitive adhesives. https://www.schlegelemi.com/

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PowerDMS Policy Management Platform Sees Usage Surge in Past Month as Law Enforcement Seeks to Enhance Transparency and Accountability


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We are seeing PowerDMS usage increase exponentially as law enforcement agencies seek ways to respond to and be held accountable for the issues at hand by improving communications. Technology is a natural part of the solution.

As law enforcement agencies respond to national and community crises, usage of PowerDMS’s cloud-based crucial information and policy management platform has surged in the past month.

PowerDMS’s policy management platform increases trust and efficiency by simplifying how organizations manage, share and train on crucial information. The company has seen usage significantly increase as policies rapidly change to adapt to the national pandemic and the need for more measured accountability and community transparency in law enforcement.

“While we’ve seen that reviewing and creating new policies is crucial to keeping our communities safe, we also know that a policy is only as good as the way it’s communicated, trained on, and upheld,” said David DiGiacomo, CEO of PowerDMS. “We are seeing PowerDMS usage increase exponentially as law enforcement agencies seek ways to respond to and be held accountable for the issues at hand by improving communications. Technology is a natural part of the solution as it is quickly implemented, accountable and most important, effective.”

President Trump’s recent executive order stated, “State and local law enforcement agencies must constantly assess and improve their practices and policies to ensure transparent, safe, and accountable delivery of law enforcement services to their communities.” PowerDMS’s platform provides the tools necessary for law enforcement leaders to collaborate and consistently review their agency’s practices and policies to ensure they are constitutional, effective, and safe. Over the past 20 years, it has worked with more than 3,000 law enforcement agencies to bring policy, training and accreditation management needs into a single solution.

In 2015, after experiencing intense public scrutiny, the Baltimore Police Department adopted PowerDMS to make changes to the way they addressed policies and accountability in their department, and change its relationship with the community.

In addition to the recent executive order, COVID-19 has increased law enforcement agencies demand for a platform that would more quickly and easily alert employees about new policies or updates requiring signatures or acknowledgment, and provide robust, remote training opportunities.

Law enforcement agencies also rely on the PowerDMS platform to help them share information with their communities. PowerDMS’s public facing documents feature allows departments to identify specific policies and information stored in PowerDMS and make those documents available to the public. When policies are changed in PowerDMS, the public then has instant access to the newly published versions. Right now law enforcement agencies are using this feature to be transparent and have open conversations with their community in real time.

About PowerDMS

Founded in 2001, PowerDMS offers a cloud-based policy, compliance, accreditation management solution that helps organizations with transparency, accountability, risk and liability reduction, increases organizational efficiency, and helps save lives. The company provides secure CJIS compliant software tools to organize and manage an organization’s critical documents and industry accreditation standards, and allows for training and testing of employees. PowerDMS serves customers in the private sector, public safety, government, and healthcare and has achieved significant organic growth in these markets. To learn more, go to http://www.powerdms.com.

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American Thrift Stores Opens First Location in New Jersey and Hires 30 Local Associates


American Thrift Stores opens its newest location at 90 Dayton Ave, Passaic NJ 07055

American Thrift Stores opens its newest location at 90 Dayton Ave, Passaic NJ 07055

No matter if you are a first-time thrift store shopper or a thrifty expert, customers will discover new treasures at excellent values

American Thrift Stores, a leading provider of low-cost vintage, everyday and designer brands for the entire family, today announced the opening of its newest store – and first in New Jersey – at 90 Dayton Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055.

Located across the street from Home Depot in the 90 Dayton Avenue Plaza, the new, 34,000-square-foot store typically carries a treasure trove of 75,000 items with more than 10,000 new pieces on the showroom floor each day, including:

  • Designer clothing, shoes, handbags, purses and other accessories from the world’s most well-known brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and more
  • Luxurious bedding, curtains and area rugs from the biggest names in home decor
  • Top-of-the-line flat screen TV’s, computers, audio equipment and microwaves
  • Fine jewelry, art, antiques and collectibles
  • Name-brand household goods and small home appliances
  • Popular toys and sports equipment
  • Best-selling books, CDs and DVDs

According to Nick Jenette, the store manager, “No matter if you are a first-time thrift store shopper or a thrifty expert, customers will discover new treasures at excellent values.” For example, American Thrift Stores offers top bargains every week of the year through the Company’s:

  • Everyday Sales – 50% off select items everyday
  • Coupon Day – When you shop on Thursday – Sunday, you will receive a coupon on your receipt for $5 off every $25 in purchases to use the following Monday
  • Senior Citizen’s Day – 50% off most items on Wednesdays (for customers 50 and up)
  • Customer Appreciation Day – 50% more rewards points on Thursdays (for members)
  • Happy Hour – 50% off most items from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Fridays
  • Thrift Shop Day – Special offers for National Thrift Shop Day in August

Further, the Company takes great pride in its industry-leading rewards program in which customers can save even more money while also receiving special offers.

“For 23 years, American Thrift Stores has been committed to serving our communities, even during periods of financial uncertainty,” Jenette said. “Today’s unique situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. It is our hope that offering a broad range of products at affordable prices will help local residents during this challenging time. I know that our associates are eager to serve their old friends and new neighbors in a safe environment.”

The store in Passaic employs about 30 well-trained and friendly associates, all of whom are from the local area. Store hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday from 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This location can be reached by phone at 609-901-3200.

Please note that all American Thrift Stores follow local guidelines concerning face coverings and social distancing, and have instituted safety practices to protect customers and employees from the spread of COVID-19. A more traditional grand opening celebration will take place at a future date, once the state is fully reopened.

About American Thrift Stores

Founded in 1997, American Thrift Stores employs more than 200 associates in six convenient locations, including four in Florida (Hollywood, Lauderhill, West Palm Beach and Lake Worth), one in New York (Baldwin on Long Island) and one in New Jersey (Passaic).

Each store has clothing, accessories, household goods, electronics, furniture and more – all at excellent values. The Company offers top bargains every week through daily sales, special events and an industry-leading rewards program.

To learn more about American Thrift Stores, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Acer’s New Nitro XZ2 Series Gaming Monitors Deliver Stunning Visuals Without Breaking the Budget


Acer’s newest Nitro series monitors combine speed, FreeSync and curved panels to offer fun and exciting gaming at a great value.

Fast performance and affordable pricing make the Nitro series ideal for a wide range of gamers, particularly for first-person shooter and racing games where fluid visuals are key.

Acer America announced the new Nitro XZ2 Series monitors offering gamers smooth and immersive gameplay with AMD Radeon FreeSync, VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 and up to a fast 1ms response time with prices starting at $199.99.

The series includes the 31.5-inch Nitro XZ322QU and 27-inch Nitro XZ272 supporting up to a speedy 165Hz refresh rate and the 23.6-inch 144Hz Nitro XZ242Q. Thanks to Visual Response Boost (VRB), they deliver up to a 1ms response time, resulting in smoothly rendered images with less noticeable blur in fast moving scenes.

“Our newest Nitro series monitors combine speed, FreeSync and curved panels to offer fun and exciting gaming at a great value,” said Ronald Lau, Acer America director – stationary computing. “The fast performance and affordable pricing make the Nitro series ideal for a wide range of gamers, particularly for first-person shooter and racing games where fluid visuals are key.”

The Nitro XZ2 series monitors support DisplayPort and HDMI on AMD Radeon™ FreeSync, which syncs the monitor’s and graphics card’s frames to deliver clear and fluid visuals even during the fiercest battles. VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 provides up to 400 nit cd/m2 brightness, a 100 million: 1 maximum contrast ratio and HDR10 support, resulting in brilliant images with true-to-life colors. In addition, the 1500R curved screen increases the field of view and perceived area of peripheral vision compared to a flat display of the same size.

Full HD resolution provides sharp and clear visuals, perfect for gaming, editing photos and viewing movies and videos. Gamers can optimize their visual advantage by selecting from 11 black level options to reveal details often hidden in the shadows, so they don’t miss a thing. In addition, 6-axis color adjustment enables color, hue and saturation to be fine-tuned to suit individual preferences.

Intuitive Setting Control

The integrated Acer Display Widget simplifies modifying settings for creating a profile, organizing the viewing space via screen split and customizing settings for each application. Two HDMI ports and DisplayPort provide fast connection to a host of PCs.

Acer Game Mode has eight pre-set display modes to optimize visuals to suit the content displayed. These modes include Action, Racing, Sport, User, Standard, ECO, Graphic and Movie. Settings are easily accessed through a hotkey or the OSD settings menu.

Comfortable Viewing

The anti-glare VA panel provides wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees horizontally and vertically. To maximize viewing comfort, an ergonomic stand with 360° swivel, tilt and height adjustment increases viewing comfort. A quick-release design easily separates the monitor from its stand for VESA wall-mounting to free up desk space for game sticks, mice and more. Acer VisionCare™ encompasses flicker-less, blue-light filter and ComfyView technologies to help prevent flickering and screen glare as well as decrease blue light emissions.

Pricing, Availability and Warranty

The Acer Nitro XZ2 Series monitors come with dual 3W speakers and are available now at leading retailers with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at $449.99 for the Nitro XZ322QU, $259.99 for the Nitro XZ272 and $199.99 for the Acer Nitro XZ242Q.

Acer displays are backed by professional, high-quality technical support and a standard three-year parts and labor warranty.(2) Acer’s online community at community.acer.com provides customers discussion forums, answers to frequently asked questions and the opportunity to share ideas for new and enhanced services and products.

Editor’s Summary:


  • New 31.5-, 27- and 23.6-inch curved monitors support thrilling gameplay with prices beginning at just $199.99
  • WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution available as an option on 31.5- and 27-inch models, while all support FHD
  • Up to a 1ms response time(1) renders fluid images, even in fast-paced action scenes
  • AMD Radeon™ FreeSync facilitates smooth performance
  • VESA Certified DisplayHDR™ 400 nit cd/m2 brightness delivers dazzling images with brilliant colors

About Acer

Founded in 1976, today Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies and has a presence in over 160 countries. As Acer looks into the future, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will infuse with one another to open up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. From service-oriented technologies to the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer’s 7,000+ employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit http://www.acer.com for more information.

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© 2020 Acer America Corp. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

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2) Limited warranty agreement applies. For a copy, write to Acer Customer Service, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503.

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Marian Opens 1,500 SF ISO Class 8 (Class 100,000) Certified Cleanroom at its West Chicago, IL Location


Marian, a leading global manufacturer of precision die-cut components, has added a certified ISO class 8 cleanroom (class 100,000) to its operations in West Chicago, IL. Manufacturing capabilities in the ISO class 8 cleanroom include rotary die cutting, steel rule die cutting, matched metal die cutting, and assembly/manual packing.

Within the 1,500 SF cleanroom, die-cut components are produced, inspected and packaged to ensure parts are free of foreign particles and contaminants, such as dust, that could impact product integrity. Marian understands that this can be particularly important for applications in the medical and electronics industries.

Mike Hurrle, President of Marian’s Operations in West Chicago, IL, further explains, “With a growing need for sensitive medical, diagnostics, and automotive display components, this cleanroom provides added flexibly and capacity for our medical and diagnostic customers in the Chicago area.”

Over the course of the company’s history, Marian has continued to grow and evolve, investing in new capabilities in order to best meet customer needs. The addition of the cleanroom in West Chicago, IL is an example of Marian’s commitment to their customers and to providing the most exceptional products and service in the industry.

Marian is a leading global converter of innovative flexible materials into precision components. Utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies at 11 locations around the world, Marian partners closely with customers to solve complex manufacturing and assembly problems. Marian strives to provide customers with quality products and exceptional service at competitive prices.

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Aliant Payments Launches New CryptoBucks Mobile Application


The CryptoBucks app enables merchants to securely accept crypto payments from any device.

The CryptoBucks app enables merchants to securely accept crypto payments from any device.

“The new CryptoBucks mobile app allows for a seamless experience for both retailers and consumers, making it the fastest, easiest and coolest payment app in the world. We are thrilled to be changing the way consumers pay for everyday purchases and transforming payments in a way never before seen.”

Aliant Payments, a leading U.S. based provider of merchant services and payment processing, announced today the launch of CryptoBucks, a mobile app designed to enable merchants to securely accept crypto payments from any device. Available to download free-of-charge on both iOS and Android, the launch of CryptoBucks represents a new standard for ease-of-use, flexibility, and security.

The CryptoBucks app makes it easier for merchants to accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum (ether) payments both in-store and online, whilst adhering to all KYC and AML regulations. Additionally, CryptoBucks is offering merchants their first 90 days of crypto processing transactions free-of-charge, with no monthly fees, no contract, and no termination, with the option to cancel at any time.

Innovative features on the CryptoBucks’s app include:


  • A fast signup process, where merchants can upload documents, get approved, get credentials, and begin accepting crypto payments within one hour.
  • Crypto sales are converted to USD and deposited directly into a merchant’s domestic checking account within 48 hours.
  • Users can monitor the status of all transactions in real-time.
  • Users can send transaction invoices and accept payments from anywhere in the world through their website, mobile device, email, SMS text message, or in person.
  • East integration with Android-driven point-of-sale systems.

“The new CryptoBucks mobile app allows for a seamless experience for both retailers and consumers, making it the fastest, easiest and coolest payment app in the world,” said Eric Brown, Founder and CEO of Aliant Payments. “We are thrilled to be changing the way consumers pay for everyday purchases and transforming payments in a way never before seen.”

In 2017, Aliant became one of the first payment processors to offer a cryptocurrency payment solution to merchants. The CryptoBucks app launch is the latest development in a growth strategy to partner with both major retailers and fintech and software developers to increase the use of cryptocurrency payments.

To download CryptoBucks on the App Store, click here.

To download CryptoBucks on Google Play, click here.

To learn more, please contact Casey Olsher at casey(at)aliantpayments.com.

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Alula’s Slimline Touchpad honored in SIA’s New Product Showcase


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We’ve heard back from partners that the Slimline Touchpad is a system-seller that their customers love. This award from SIA is wonderful recognition of the hard work of our talented engineers.

Alula, the leader in smart security and automation systems for professional installers and the award-winning inventors of the Connect+ Platform, was recognized by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with a New Product Showcase Award in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions category for their Slimline Touchpad. The awards are presented in coordination with ISC West — revealed on July 9 as part of a virtual presentation ceremony.

Alula’s Slimline Touchpad was commended by the judges for its ability to instantly modernize old security panels with at-a-glance control of video, security, environmental and automation sensors. The Touchpad creates an encrypted feed to Alula Video Cameras, including the Video Doorbell, so customers can see, hear and speak to people at the doorstep.

Installers have acknowledged the touchpad for its ease of use. The touchscreen looks and drives just like the Alula smartphone app, with a vivid 7” landscape view. That means only one set of controls to teach, with no manual needed, which saves security professionals both time and money.

“We’re honored to be recognized for the innovative Slimline Touchpad,” said Brian McLaughlin, CEO, Alula, “We’ve heard back from partners that the Slimline Touchpad is a system-seller that their customers love. This award from SIA is wonderful recognition of the hard work of our talented engineers.”

SIA’s new product showcase awards strive to recognize innovative physical security products, services and solutions. The technologies showcased provide the most innovative products on the frontline of security. Alula’s 2020 New Product Award win for the Slimline Touchpad follows up a 2019 SIA Award for the Bat-Connect communicator.

The Slimline Touchpad is now available pre-programmed as part of a new Connect+ kit that can be set up by a professional or an end-user with Pro assistance in 30 minutes or less.

“We know that a customer’s satisfaction with their security system will largely depend on their experience with the app and the home touchscreen controls,” says Dave Mayne, Vice President of Product Management at Alula. “That’s why we worked so hard to create a seamless user experience across those screens. Thank you SIA for continuing to recognize and celebrate innovation in our industry.”

About Alula

Alula is the only all-in-one security and home automation platform purpose-built for today’s independent security and installation professionals. From sensors to hub to network, Alula offers a complete, end-to-end solution and one accountable partner. Today, thousands of partners across North America have over 300,000 active locations secured and connected with Alula. Designed for professionals, the Alula platform provides a complete security, automation and video solution for renters, homeowners and commercial installations. Alula is a business-driven platform designed to reduce truck rolls, increase RMR, simplify inventory and put today’s professional providers in control of their business, their customers and their revenue. The Alula platform is available nationwide through distributors that cater to the alarm and integrator industry. For more information about the Slimline Touchpad, visit https://alula.com/slimline-touchpad/ . For more information about Alula, visit http://www.alula.com.

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