While there are other LED touch lamps on the market today, most of them come with either long cords that make your desktop messy or short ones that limit the lamp’s use to specific areas…or they can’t be used at all if there isn’t a socket nearby…Cuppa solves all these problems.

DELAWARE, Ohio (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

Cuppa, the world’s first LED lamp that integrates full-body touch control technology with cordless design, is lighting-up Kickstarter– raising more than $75,000 and counting — with about two weeks remaining in the campaign.

“We’re extremely pleased that our supporters on Kickstarter have pushed presales of the Cuppa more than 15 times above our initial campaign goal,” said Cuppa Founder Kevin Smith. “We believe these customers are attracted to the portability, simplicity, functionality and reliability in the design of Cuppa.”

Cuppa is a smart lamp that works without WIFI, Bluetooth, APPs, a smart phone or a remote controller. Inspired by the shape and size of a coffee cup, Cuppa features patent pending 360-degree ‘Any Touch’ technology that allows it to be turned on with a touch anywhere on its base. Being cordless and lightweight makes it extremely portable – and its available in three colors so it looks great with all furniture styles and home and office décor.

“While there are other LED touch lamps on the market today, most of them come with either long cords that make your desktop messy or short ones that limit the lamp’s use to specific areas…or they can’t be used at all if there isn’t a socket nearby,” Smith said. “Cuppa solves all these problems…and allows you to say goodbye to that messy desk for good.”

Cuppa, which is available at an early-bird price of $99 during crowdfunding, has the following features:

• 
  Cordless
• Offers 360-degree ‘Any Touch,’ allowing it to be turned on and off from any part of its base
• LED Bulbs, saving up to 80 percent in energy use and easy on the eyes
• Features ‘Stepless Dimming’
• Waterproof
• Flame – Resistant
• Eliminates the risk of electrical shock
• Weighs about two pounds, making it easy to move and difficult to topple

Cuppa is also equipped with a memory mode, that allows it to be returned to its previous brightness level. Both the memory mode and stepless dimming make it easy for users to customize Cuppa to their favorite light level.

The portable light also features Type C ‘fast charging,’ which means it can provide light for as long as 12 hours with a full charge (2.5 hours) – and can last for two hours with only 10 minutes of charging. Cuppa can also be charged with a power bank, which makes it the perfect back up lamp in case of an electrical black out.

For more information, or to pre-purchase Cuppa at a crowdfunding discount, visit the Cuppa Campaign Page on Kickstarter.

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ThinkRF Surveillance System for Continuous in Place Monitoring

Surveillance professionals need an integrated solution which detects hostile signals, monitoring the signal of interest for further analysis, and locating the source of the signal… This is what we’re providing with our new fully-integrated ThinkRF Surveillance System.

OTTAWA, Ontario (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

ThinkRF Corp., the leader in software-defined spectrum analysis, today announced the launch of the ThinkRF Surveillance System for in place monitoring and bug detection to secure facilities or to understand channel utilization for dynamic signal allocation. The complete surveillance system allows government agencies and enterprises to locate unauthorized RF signals more quickly and cost-effectively, even in difficult indoor environments, such as large corporate office buildings, government facilities, and other secure locations.

The system is comprised of a ThinkRF R5x50 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer, combined with the Kestrel Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Professional Software, as well as omni-directional or optional directional antennae, and all other required equipment in an easily transportable case. The fully integrated, networkable system can be deployed in multiple locations on premise or in the field to provide greater coverage and increased functionality, for 24/7 in-place monitoring and real-time alerts.

“Today’s bugs are able to record and transmit high quality audio and video while being small enough to be hidden in common objects,” said Dr. Jasvinder Obhi, VP, Product Management and Marketing, ThinkRF. “To make matters worse, many bugs now transmit signals intermittently, at low power, and at various frequencies. These factors combine to make these devices very difficult to detect. Surveillance professionals need an integrated solution which detects hostile signals, monitoring the signal of interest for further analysis, and locating the source of the signal for removal or channel reallocation. This is what we’re providing with our new fully-integrated ThinkRF Surveillance System.”

“Thanks to this complete surveillance solution, TSCM professionals can go beyond traditional bug sweeps and ensure the security of the facilities they operate in,” said Paul Turner, CEO, Professional Development TSCM Group (PDTG). “The powerful solution from PDTG and ThinkRF means they can detect, locate, and remove illegal bugs faster, protecting confidential transactions, intellectual property, and ensuring our national security.”

The complete, cost-effective ThinkRF Surveillance System provides greater coverage and increased functionality due to the compact, networkable, and portable ThinkRF Spectrum Analyzer. With a fast sweep speed, a frequency range of up to 27 GHz, and real-time bandwidth of 100 MHz, it can detect short duration, low powered, and intermittent signals. By integrating with the Kestrel TSCM Professional Software, the always-on system offers advanced, real-time triggering and alerts so users know when an unauthorized signal appears, and the software allows for source determination. Traditional bug sweeping techniques can then be used to locate the device and disable it, or the information can be used for dynamic channel allocation.

About ThinkRF

ThinkRF is the leader in software-defined spectrum analysis platforms that monitor, detect and analyze complex waveforms in today’s rapidly evolving wireless landscape. By providing more flexibility, greater coverage, increased functionality and better ROI, ThinkRF solutions are ideal for regulatory and intelligence monitoring, telecom deployment optimization and RF application development. With open APIs and proven integrations, ThinkRF offers the only compact and networkable spectrum analyzer that can be deployed without a PC and the best price to performance on the market. Founded in 2006, ThinkRF is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with offices and partners globally. For more information, visit http://www.thinkrf.com, contact info@thinkrf.com or on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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LM55P4 Razor-Narrow Bezel LCD Monitor

“In mission-critical situations, whether that’s monitoring the flow of street or aviation traffic or operating intricate surveillance security details in command posts and law enforcement operations centers, the LM55P4 can be configured to match your needs.” Josue Murillo, Product Manager

CYPRESS, Calif. (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Visual and Imaging Systems Division announced today that it is now shipping the LM55P4 razor narrow bezel LCD monitors designed for utility, security, and other mission-critical control room applications. The division’s team will also demo the LM55P4’s capabilities at Distributech in San Antonio, TX, Jan. 28-30, 2020, and will live-Tweet during the event using the official Distributech hashtag #DTech2020.

“These razor-narrow bezel LCDs are specifically engineered for 24/7 operation to address the needs of demanding mission-critical environments showing dynamic content with great image quality and unparalleled lifetime performance,” said Josue Murillo, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Visual & Imaging Systems Division Product Manager.

The razor narrow bezel LM55P4 monitors are rugged LCD panels for heavy use in commercial applications. Users can build individual or tiled video wall configurations and create large displays for large visualization applications. The LM55P4 55” displays have an operational lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, delivering Full HD resolution and 700 cd/m2 of brightness. With a razor-narrow bezel as thin as 0.44 millimeters, the image-to-image gap between the monitors is virtually seamless when placed in an array. These monitors also offer flexible and easy mounting installations in landscape or portrait mode.

“The LM55P4 monitors are as versatile as the demanding content you create or display,” Murillo said. “In mission-critical situations, whether that’s monitoring the flow of street or aviation traffic or operating intricate surveillance security details in command posts and law enforcement operations centers, the LM55P4 can be configured to match your needs.”

The LM55P4 razor-narrow bezel is designed for control rooms requiring a cost-effective visualization solution that delivers high quality, 24/7 performance with high reliability, and low cost of ownership. The LM55P4 is the perfect solution for video wall systems where high-resolution images need to be viewed across an entire video wall display. Its reverse scan feature reverses the direction of the image to play enlarged videos smoothly within multiple displays such as surveillance, process, or traffic monitoring operations.

A built-in Display Port™ 1.2a input terminal allows individual displays to be daisy-chained via a standard Display Port cable to create displays of up to 5 x 5 configuration with no external processing required. Additional versatility is offered by a built-in OPS slot and optional VC-LM1HD card; this supports HDCP long-distance transmission of up to 100m when using the CAT5e cable. The new LM55P4 video wall system joins an impressive line-up of control room display solutions, which includes a wide selection of high-end rear projection DLP™ cubes, direct view LED, UHD large-format LCD monitors, and both hardware and software-based screen controllers.

The LM55P3, extreme narrow bezel models will continue to be available in parallel with the new LM55P4, offering value-based entry models for projects with more restricted budgets.

*The content is true and accurate as of the time of publication.

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About Mitsubishi Electric US Holdings, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric US Holdings, Inc. principal businesses include factory automation equipment, semiconductor devices, automotive electrical components, elevators and escalators, heating and cooling products, electric utility products, water treatment systems, rail transportation equipment, data walls, printers and large-scale video displays for stadiums and arenas. Mitsubishi Electric group companies have 38 locations throughout the United States, with approximately 4,000 employees.

Media Contact: Josue Murillo/Product Manager

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Visual & Imaging Systems Division

Office: 714-252-7826

Email: josue.murillo@meus.mea.com

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Billings Productions’ future manufacturing facility in Allen, Texas. (Courtesy of Allen Economic Development Corporation.)

“Animatronic dinosaur manufacturing is about as creative an industry as we could hope to attract – and it highlights the diversity of businesses that call the City of Allen home,” said Dan Bowman, executive director of the AEDC.

ALLEN, Texas (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

Billings Productions, Inc., North America’s leading provider of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, will open a new 50,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing center in Allen, Texas, in 2020. The modern facility is designed to become a leading attraction in the Dallas metro, as Billings Productions continues to design and fabricate extinct creatures and construct exhibits for zoos, museums and theme parks.

Billings Productions broke ground on its new headquarters in late-2019 and will move its team of 40 expert craftspeople and 350 life-size dinosaur and giant bug animatronics to the new location, slated to open by late-2020. The build-to-suit facility, designed by Alliance Architects and represented by Partners National Real Estate Group, will have space for community events and offer tours showcasing how the life-like dinosaurs and bugs are made.

“We made the right choice coming to Allen” said Lauren Billings, Billings Productions’ vice president of operations. “Community support has been phenomenal, from Allen Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to the architects and everyone in between. We are excited to continue our growth in the place where we began as a small business.”

Dan Bowman, executive director of the AEDC, noted: “We are thrilled that a home-grown Allen business has chosen to expand in our community. Animatronic dinosaur manufacturing is about as creative an industry as we could hope to attract – and it highlights the diversity of businesses that call the City of Allen home.”

Billings’ artists sculpt and mold the models for these impressive creatures, engineers design the structures and a production team brings them to life – a mashup of art and modern manufacturing. The art does not cease at initial production, either, as teams both repair and redesign the creatures in rotation.

While Billings’ previous facility offered generous space to produce these lifelike creatures, the new, community-oriented headquarters offers a sleek design, engaging signage, a large events space, gift shop and parking to accommodate visiting students and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

Since starting the company in an old airplane hangar in 2003 and moving to its most recent location in 2012, Billings Productions has grown to become a world leader in design and development and the only manufacturer of fully assembled dinosaurs, bugs and primal predators in the U.S.

“We want to involve the community in our business by showing them what we do – so that they too can feel like they have a hand in our success,” said Billings Productions’ Founder Sandra Billings. “We’re thrilled to be able to do so in the City of Allen, where we’ve grown tremendously.”

The company’s ongoing educational mission spurs public interest in scientific fields including paleontology, biology and geology. Sandra Billings noted: “We want to show visitors that recreating animal creatures is just one creative application of a vast STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) space. The Dinosaur Company is an exhilarating way to witness that firsthand.”

Near the new Billings headquarters is the city’s scenic mixed-use center, Watters Creek. The resort-style, mixed-use development, located on the southwest corner of U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive, sits on 52 acres and incorporates a creek-side village green, interactive public art, a variety of retail options, restaurants, office space and residential lofts.

The Billings expansion underscores an encouraging growth trend for the Dallas suburb, which saw its workforce and business roster expand throughout the 2010s. In fact, the city has completed $500 million in new commercial projects in the past two years. To accommodate the growth – for a population of some 105,000 residents – the city has backed ample retail development and has 9 million square feet of Class A office space planned.

Allen, whose population is predicted to reach 117,000 by 2023, has become a recognized business destination catalyzed, in part, by a technology and telecommunications corridor – including companies such as NETSCOUT, GIACT, TriTech Software, and next-gen data centers for AT&T and Cisco, among others.

About Billings Productions, Inc.

Billings Productions is a world leader in the design and development of animatronic exhibits for zoos, museums and theme parks. The company was founded by Larry and Sandra Billings in September 2003 at a warehouse in Larry’s hometown of McKinney, Texas. With Larry’s passing in 2007, Sandra now runs the company from a “creature workshop” in the city of Allen. Billings is among a handful of companies in the world that produce life-like, life-size animatronic dinosaurs and giant animatronic bugs for traveling and permanent exhibits. Billings also provides customized design and build services for a wide range of static and animatronic wildlife pieces. Billings’ animatronic exhibits are extremely popular and offer opportunities for educational messaging centered on wildlife conservation and the science of robotics. Through realistic, fun and entertaining exhibits, it is the company’s hope that people of all ages will come to appreciate the prehistoric past and its lessons for our planet’s future. For more information visit: http://www.billingsproductions.com/.

About the Allen Economic Development Corporation

The Allen Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is funded through a citywide half-cent sales tax and charged with facilitating company relocations and assisting the expansion of existing businesses, which creates jobs and generates additional tax revenue to the community. Today, Allen’s total ad valorem tax base exceeds $8.5 billion. The AEDC was instrumental in bringing over $500 million in projects to completion in the past two years, including the relocations of NETSCOUT Systems, a leading provider in business service assurance, BossFight Entertainment, a world-class independent game development studio, and the expansion of WatchGuard Inc., the leading provider of mobile video solutions for law enforcement. For more information, visit http://www.AllenEDC.com.