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Axiim Announces Collaboration with LG Electronics on 2019 WiSA Ready TVs and the New Axiim LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter


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2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs and Axiim LINK USB wireless audio transmitter

LG’s fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions.

Axiim Inc., a leading creator of wireless audio/video products for the next generation connected home, announces collaboration with LG Electronics on 2019 WiSA Ready TVs with the highly anticipated Axiim LINK USB transmitter. LINK is available now on axiim.com for $229USD.

The Axiim Link USB wireless audio transmitter is the essential component connecting 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs to WiSA certified speakers. LINK plugs into the LG TV with a micro-USB cable and is automatically detected bringing up the simple and intuitive onscreen speaker setup menu. The WiSA certified Axiim LINK transmitter provides customers with an uncompressed low-latency wireless audio connection that takes only minutes to set up. LINK works together seamlessly with all Axiim wireless loudspeakers and WiSA certified speakers from established audio providers such as Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Enclave Audio, Harman and more.

“Our WiSA Ready enabled OLED and NanoCell TVs allow consumers to enjoy the advantage of truly immersive wireless sound without an overly complicated setup,” explains Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing at LG Electronics. “LG’s fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions.”

The LINK mobile app for iOS and Android enables users to fine tune their audio experience with advanced features like: per speaker level control, LFE crossover points, EQ, and more. LINK supports audio mixing and bass management to ensure every detail encoded in the audio stream from the LG TV is not missed when configured as a 2.0, 5.1 or anywhere in between. LINK supports up to 5.1 channels of immersive audio when connected to LG TVs to create a true-to-life cinematic and authentic music experience as intended by content creators.

“LG continues to lead the industry with groundbreaking technology and an award winning user experience,” says James Hammer, CEO of Axiim Inc. “The integration of our technologies delivers an unprecedented wireless surround sound experience that complements the exceptional visual experience of LG’s flagship TVs.”

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $55 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. LG is a 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

Axiim Company

Axiim Inc. is a company focused on creating WiSA certified products for the next generation connected home. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge technology for the consumer home entertainment markets.

All Axiim products leverage the WiSA technology to ensure interoperability between brands allowing retailers to provide audio/video products that meet the customer’s desired features and various price points. For more information please visit https://axiim.com.

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Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc’s Visual and Imaging Systems Division Introduces the M1A High-Speed, High-Capacity Dye-Sub Photo Booth Printer


Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc’s Visual and Imaging Systems Division 
Introduces the M1A High-Speed, High-Capacity Dye-Sub Photo Booth Printer

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc’s Visual and Imaging Systems Division
Introduces the M1A High-Speed, High-Capacity Dye-Sub Photo Booth Printer

“The M1A printer from Mitsubishi Electric is easy to use and introduces a quick method for media replacement, helping operators reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency,” said James Chan, director, printer business unit, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.’s Visual and Imaging Systems Division.

Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer of dye-sublimation photo printing, today announced its high capacity, high-speed photo printer, the M1A. Designed to improve work efficiency as well as save time and costs for photo booth operators and photo production houses, the Mitsubishi Electric M1A is fast and reliable. The M1A is designed to be robust, compact and easy to operate for quick printing, resulting in high-quality photos on demand in large volume.

“The M1A printer from Mitsubishi Electric is easy to use and introduces a quick method for media replacement, helping operators reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. The M1A media is ready to use out of the box, saving time and money,” said James Chan, director, printer business unit, at Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.’s Visual and Imaging Systems Division.

In addition to the easy installation and user-friendly media replacement system with drop-in ink cartridge and flangeless paper rolls, some key benefits of the M1A printer include:

High Capacity Prints for High Volume Printing – Up to 750 4×6” prints per roll at approximately 11 seconds per print.

Matte or Glossy Finish – Provides choice of various texture print finishes. Can be customized to do partial matte over gloss to create watermark effects.

Built-in de-curling roller makes photo output easy to collate.

Ink Rewind & Roll Back Function – Helps maximize media use while enabling the multiple-sized printing with one type of media loaded.

View the M1A printer video via the following links:

M1A introduction video: https://youtu.be/xBymD-fjZAg

M1A unboxing video: ttps://youtu.be/HjWbUihya6U

M1A fast & simple media replacement: https://youtu.be/cYc2rwgP6mw

In addition to photo booths, the Mitsubishi Electric M1A printer is suitable for photo labs, photo finishing services and applications that require minimal labor and training for fast, high-quality printing.

The Mitsubishi Electric M1A printer comes with a 3-year warranty on parts and labor with no print count limits on the print head. The first year of the warranty includes Express Replacement Assistance. For more information about the Mitsubishi Electric M1A printer and a full version of the limited warranty statement and the terms and conditions for Express Replacement Assistance, please visit http://www.dyesubphotoprinters.com.

About Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Visual and Imaging Systems Division

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., the Visual and Imaging Systems Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. markets display wall systems for control rooms, and thermal, dye-sublimation printers for imaging and instant, on-demand, digital photo reproduction. More information on the Visual and Imaging Systems Division is available at http://www.me-vis.com.

In addition to display walls and printers, Mitsubishi Electric US Holdings’ principal businesses include semiconductor devices, automotive electrical components, elevators and escalators, cooling and heating products, electric utility products, space & satellite systems and large-scale video displays for stadiums and arenas. Mitsubishi Electric US group companies have 38 locations throughout the Unites States with approximately 4,000 employees.

Contact:

James Chan

Director, Marketing and Business Planning

Mitsubishi Electric Visual and Imaging Systems Division

(714) 252-7816

James.Chan@meus.mea.com

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Heilind Electronics Introduces Amphenol Sine’s New HYPERBUSS Family of Receptacle Connectors


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Heilind is now offering Amphenol Sine’s HYPERBUSS bussed receptacles.

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Amphenol Sine Systems, introduces their new AT and ATV Series HYPERBUSS receptacle connectors. The HYPERBUSS family of receptacle connectors is used in a variety of interconnect applications requiring a common “bussed” electrical pathway.

The buss mechanism utilizes conductors to collect electrical power from incoming feeders, then distributes them to outgoing feeders.

The AT Series is available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 position receptacles, while the ATV Series is available in keyed 18 position layouts. Each connector type uses a rectangular, thermoplastic housing and is intermateable with respective industry standard connectors. Other features include a wedgelock for contact alignment and retention, as well as an integrated latch for mating. Both options are IP67-rated in mated condition, offering superior environmental sealing capability.

Amphenol Sine Systems AT and ATV Series HYPERBUSS receptacles are designed for a wide variety of industries, including transportation, marine, diagnostic, military, alternative energy and agriculture.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information about the Amphenol Sine System’s AT Series and ATV Series.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Amphenol Sine Systems

Amphenol Sine Systems designs, manufacturers and supplies high-performance industrial interconnect systems, including environmental and heavy-duty connectors. These products are used in factory automation, motion control, heavy equipment, alternative energy, rail mass transportation and many other industries.

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Technology Financing Industry Leader Gary Sutton Announces Retirement


PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 25, 2019 – LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of People’s United Bank, today announced that Gary Sutton, industry veteran and President and CEO of VAR Technology Finance (“VAR”), a division of LEAF, will retire in January 2020. Jonathan Fales, Vice President of Business Development at VAR will assume leadership of the company, and Kirk Sipes and Mark Finch will assume expanded business and program development roles as Sutton steps down.

“As the creator of VAR, one of the nation’s leading third-party technology finance companies, Gary is a driving force and an influencer industry-wide,” said LEAF Chairman and CEO Crit DeMent. “His contributions have played a key role not only in the growth of VAR, but in helping to shape the financing industry through more efficient processes and advanced technology. We thank him for his decades of dedication to VAR’s success and wish him well as he retires.”

“Since 1988, Gary has worked tirelessly to build VAR into the innovative technology leasing and finance company it is today,” said LEAF President and COO Miles Herman. “We deeply appreciate all that he has done for the Company and we’re excited to continue building on the foundation he’s created.”

“Handing over the reins of a company you’ve worked more than 30 years to grow isn’t easy,” said Sutton. “But after much thoughtful consideration, I decided that there are no better hands to leave the Company in than those at LEAF and People’s United Bank. With a philosophy and approach that’s very similar to the one that has served VAR so well over the years, LEAF and People’s United Bank are uniquely equipped with the right mix of people, resources and technology to help VAR write the next chapter in its success story.”

About LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc.

LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”), is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with offices in Moberly, MO, Orange, CA, Baltimore, MD, and Dallas, TX. From the office to the factory floor to the server room, wherever customers need equipment, software and services, we make it affordable. Trusted by nearly 250,000 companies of all sizes across the U.S., LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc., backed by the strength of People’s United Bank, offers customized financing that helps our customers solve real problems. When businesses need financing or need to offer financing, they achieve more with LEAF. Learn more at http://www.LEAFnow.com.

About People’s United Bank

People’s United Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of People’s United Financial, Inc., a diversified, community-focused financial services company headquartered in the Northeast with $52 billion in assets. Founded in 1842, People’s United Bank offers commercial and retail banking through a network of over 400 retail locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as wealth management and insurance solutions. The company also provides specialized commercial services to customers nationwide.

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UAS Industry Leaders Partner to Kick Off FAA National Drone Safety Awareness Week


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“This type of operation will be coming to cities and towns around the world in the very near future.”

Leading organizations within the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sector are teaming together on Tuesday, October 29 to help kick-off National Drone Safety Awareness Week, a week-long series of events coordinated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation designed to help educate the public about drone safety and bring awareness of the many benefits of commercial and public safety drone operations.

The kickoff event, held in coordination with Commercial UAV Expo Americas and hosted by Sundance Media Group, DRONERESPONDERS, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), and KSNV NBC 3 News Las Vegas, is based on the theme “Drones are Now” and will feature a drone-based crime scene investigation simulation combined with a news gathering drone flight – with all aircraft operating simultaneously, and safely in common airspace to achieve their specific missions.

“What better way to kick-off the FAA’s National Drone Safety Week than by demonstrating how public safety and commercial drone operations can safely work alongside each other in close proximity,” said Chief Charles Werner (ret.), Director of DRONERESPONDERS. “This type of operation will be coming to cities and towns around the world in the very near future.”

Mickey Osterreicher, General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association, agrees.

“With the increased use of drones by both public safety agencies and the media, remote pilots will need to understand how to operate these aircraft safely and cooperatively with one another at incident scenes,” says Osterreicher. “This demonstration will mark the start of an evolving conversation, with safety and awareness being the overarching premise.”

The kick-off demonstration, which will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, will feature a night forensic scene aerial capture workflow demonstration by Sundance Media Group, FoxFury and Pix4D highlighting how two different drones and related technology can be used to capture forensic evidence for law enforcement use. Halfway through the aerial collection, a news crew will launch an additional drone simulating a news gathering mission of the incident. Together, three drones will operate together safely in relatively confined airspace as they each accomplish their assigned objectives.

Attendees will be able to watch the dual operations live on site. A video of the demonstration will also be released the following week in conjunction with National Drone Safety Awareness Week.

“This event will demonstrate how drones can be used safely and effectively – even at night – in everyday operations for both public safety and commercial operators,” said Lisa Murray, Group Director for Commercial UAV Expo Americas. “We are thrilled to help unite these incredible partners to showcase the exciting potential of commercial drone technology and drones for good in conjunction with National Drone Safety Awareness Week.”

More information on the National Drone Safety Awareness Week kickoff demonstration at Commercial UAV Expo Americas, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-suas-drone-csi-demonstration-commuav-2019-tickets-71220332933

For more information on the FAA’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week, please visit: https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/events_calendar/drone_safety_awareness/

About Commercial UAV Expo Americas

Commercial UAV Expo Americas, presented by Commercial UAV News, is a conference and exhibition exclusively focused on the commercial drone market covering industries including Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services, Security; and Surveying & Mapping. The fifth annual event is taking place October 28-30, 2019 in Las Vegas. A sister event, Commercial UAV Expo Europe, will take place in Amsterdam December 1-3, 2020 as part of Amsterdam Drone Week. For more information, visit http://www.expouav.com and http://www.expouav.com/europe or email info@expouav.com.

The events are organized by Diversified Communications, a leading organizer of conferences, trade shows and online media with 15 years in the geospatial arena, including Commercial UAV Expo Americas, Commercial UAV Expo Europe, Commercial UAV News, Design Build, Digital Construction Week, Geo Business, GeoWeek, International LiDAR Mapping Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference and AECNext Technology Expo & Conference. http://www.divcom.com

About DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance

DRONERESPONDERS is the world’s fastest growing non-profit program supporting public safety UAS. The DRONERESPONDERS mission is to facilitate preparedness, response and resilience using unmanned aircraft systems and related technologies operated by public safety, emergency management, and non-governmental volunteer organizations around the world. The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit operating program of AIRT, Inc. For more information on DRONERESPONDERS, please visit: http://droneresponders.org.

About National Press Photographers Association

Since its founding in 1946, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is the Voice of Visual Journalists. NPPA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism, its creation, editing and distribution in all news media. NPPA encourages visual journalists to reflect the highest standards of quality and ethics in their professional performance, in their business practices and in their comportment. NPPA vigorously advocates for and protects the Constitutional rights of journalists as well as freedom of the press and speech in all its forms, especially as it relates to visual journalism. Its members include still and television photographers, editors, students, and representatives of businesses serving the visual journalism community. NPPA has been an strong advocate for the use of drones for newsgathering and for improved communication and cooperation between the media, law enforcement and first-responders.

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Advanced Technology Services Group Announces SaaS Offering making IBM’s Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud in AWS Effortless


“Maintaining consistent data between on-prem storage and the public cloud can be difficult. ATS is pleased to help eliminate the complexity of migrating and replicating heterogeneous storage systems between on-premises environments and the public cloud.”

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) Group announced today the launch of its’ new SaaS offering around IBM Spectrum Virtualize™ for Public Cloud in AWS, the latest addition to their comprehensive suite of technology services. IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud is a licensed software product that makes it easy to deploy a hybrid multicloud architecture with a common set of all-inclusive features and services across all storage resources – whether on premises or in the public cloud.

By design, ATS’s offering eliminates the days, weeks, or months it often takes to understand, test, and implement a hybrid multicloud storage solution. With this unique solution from ATS, customers can consume IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud in a SaaS model, making storage easier to use and more flexible in a fraction of the time.

“Maintaining consistent data between on-premises storage and the public cloud can be difficult,” says Tim Conley, Principal at ATS Group. “We are pleased to be able to help our clients eliminate the complexity of migrating and replicating heterogeneous storage systems between on-premises environments and the public cloud.”

ATS’s SaaS offering for IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud in AWS can help businesses create seamless workload and data mobility and a variety of other challenges. The following scenarios are especially ideal:

  • Extending on-premise to hybrid multicloud: Add cloud capabilities to existing Storage on-prem and temporarily or permanently migrate data, containers, or VMs to/from Public Clouds and between Public Cloud providers.
  • Public cloud data protection: For workloads already moved to the Cloud, and supported between disparate Cloud Provider data centers, use sync or async mirroring to protect Cloud data center deployments.
  • Public cloud business continuity: Protect your on-premise data for virtualized, containerized, or bare metal applications by synchronizing local storage data with sync or async storage replication to a DR site in a Public Cloud.
  • Public cloud block storage optimization: Lower costs, improve performance, and increase the scalability of native Public Cloud IaaS by leveraging thin-provisioned volumes, space efficient snapshots, and AI based auto-tiering.


ATS’ SaaS offering for IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud in AWS is available immediately. For more information, contact Bill Asimos (basimos@theatsgroup.com), Vice President of Sales for the ATS Group.

About ATS Group: The ATS Group provides a fully inclusive set of technology services and tools designed to innovate and transform IT. Their systems integration, business resiliency, cloud enablement, infrastructure intelligence and managed services help businesses of all sizes “get IT done”. With nearly 20 years in business, ATS has become the trusted advisor to nearly 500 customers across multiple industries. They have built their reputation around honesty, integrity, and technical expertise that is unrivaled by the competition.

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Axiim Announces Availability of the LINK USB WiSA Audio Transmitter for Xbox One and 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell TVs


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Axiim LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter for Xbox One and 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell TVs

It works together seamlessly with all Axiim wireless loudspeakers and WiSA certified speakers such as Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Enclave Audio, Harman International and more.

Axiim Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of wireless audio/video, announces the availability of the LINK USB wireless audio transmitter. LINK is the world’s first and only multi-channel wireless USB audio transmitter designed for Xbox One and 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell TVs. It is available now for $229USD along with accompanying speaker bundles at https://axiim.com.

The WiSA certified LINK transmitter works with Xbox One, 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell TVs, Windows 10 PCs, and MAC. It allows consumers to pair speakers in minutes by simply plugging LINK in to the source with the micro-USB cable and following the easy onscreen speaker setup to configure up to 7.1 discrete channels in minutes. This can be done using the LINK mobile app or LG TV’s speaker set-up guide. The design of the LINK eliminates speaker wires with the WiSA compliant wireless audio connection and supports up to 7.1 (8 channels) of uncompressed 24bit/96kHz audio. It works together seamlessly with all Axiim wireless loudspeakers and WiSA certified speakers such as Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Enclave Audio, Harman International and more.

The LINK USB wireless transmitter is a small sleek device that is easy to place virtually anywhere to optimize convenience and performance. The mobile app for iOS and Android enables users to fine tune their audio experience with advanced features like: per speaker level control, Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) crossover points, EQ, and more. It’s integrated Digital Signal Processor (DSP) provides audio mixing and enhanced bass management to ensure no detail is lost and the highest level of fidelity is present when configured as a 2.0, 7.1 or anywhere in between. LINK supports up to 5.1 when connected to LG TVs and up to 7.1 when connected to Xbox One. The LINK mobile app sends the latest enhancements and features with over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for the LINK transmitter and associated WiSA speakers.

LINK Features:


  • WiSA compliant transmitter with up to 24bit/96kHz wireless audio connection
  • Time synchronization +/-1uS between channels at 5.1mS latency
  • Up to 7.1 multi-channel wireless surround sound audio processing for 10-band EQ, bass management, and more
  • USB 2.0 high speed with USB audio support
  • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless for connection to mobile devices
  • Remote control app for iOS and Android smart phones & tablets
  • Speaker & LINK firmware updates through mobile app

About Axiim:

Axiim Inc. is a company focused on creating WiSA certified products for the next generation connected home. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge technology for the consumer home entertainment markets.

All Axiim products leverage the WiSA technology to ensure interoperability between brands allowing retailers to provide audio/video products that meet the customer’s desired features and various price points. For more information please visit https://axiim.com.

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


SPIE Photonics West 2019: Exhibitor-floor opening

SPIE Photonics West 2019: Exhibitor-floor opening

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About SPIE

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

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Public Relations Manager

daneets@spie.org

+1 360 685 5478

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


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HWI recently conducted customer training with the MULE-R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About HarbisonWalker International

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

About Construction Robotics

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

About D. Martin Enterprises

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

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4 Trends Changing The Workflow Automation Software Industry, According To doForms


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Administrative tasks can take up to 22% of an employee’s workweek without resulting in direct revenue. However, by investing in workflow automation software, businesses can reduce the amount of manual, menial work their team members need to do, increase efficiency and ultimately boost their bottom line.

doForms.com — affordable, easy-to-use mobile forms that help small businesses, mid-sized organizations and enterprises build custom forms for mobile data collection and more — determined the leading workflow automation trends that will shape business productivity in the coming years.

The top 4 workflow automation trends Of 2019 are:

1. Workflow Automation Will Get A Boost From Business Process Management (BPM) Technology

BPM essentially helps business operations departments understand how to optimize their current processes — include workflow automation. And studies show that more than half of all organizations plan to increase their investment in BPM technology by up to 100% over the course of 2 years — which means workflow automation will be even more in-demand.

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Automate Workflow Decisions

As we move towards the future, AI will play a larger role in approving and rejecting requests, creating schedules, and building various components of a workflow.

3. Users Will Utilize Highly Specialized Workflow Automation Tools

Research shows that users are gravitating towards the piecemeal integration of tools because these smaller bites actually accelerate the manual process.

4. Customization Will Be A Key Feature Of Workflow Automation Software

Companies and their requirements for success are unique. Thus, workflow automation software needs to be able to customize each users’ preferences.

Examples of workflow automation software include:


  • Workflow Management
  • Integrated Apps
  • Lead/Customer Interaction
  • Mobile Forms
  • And more!

Read the full report here: https://www.doforms.com/workflow-automation-software/

About doForms:

doForms Inc. is a leading provider of rapidly developed end-to-end mobile forms software. These end-to-end solutions let users digitally capture information in the field, which then syncs into back-office systems in real-time. By streamlining field-data collection, organizations across a multitude of industry verticals can respond more rapidly, accurately, and effectively to customers. doForms mobile forms are currently simplifying field-data collection, collaboration, and analysis for tens of thousands of users worldwide. For more information, visit doforms.com.

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