Company Honored With Key Supplier Award
 Daimler AG honored TRUMPF with its Key Supplier Award in the Innovation category. |
Ditzingen – Daimler AG honored TRUMPF with its Key Supplier Award in the Innovation category on March 12, 2009
- The automobile manufacturer acknowledged TRUMPF's contribution to the development of the robot-driven laser welding system RobScan.
- Jens Bleher, Managing Director TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik, accepted the award.
Read more about TRUMPF’s achievement at www.pddnet.com
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Price Reduction For 3D Printers
Minneapolis, MN — The Dimension brand of 3D printers by Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), announces that it has reduced the base price of its Elite and 1200es 3D printers.
- The Elite, previously priced at $32,900 is now available for $29,900.
- The SST 1200es (with Soluble Support Technology) is now priced at $32,900, down from $34,900.
- The BST 1200es (with Breakaway Support Technology) is now just $18,900, reduced from $26,900.
Read more about Stratasys’ price reductions at www.pddnet.com
Company Sponsors High School's Entrance Robotics Competition
Pittsburg, CA – Always looking for new ways to spark students' interest in engineering and science, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of original DualVee guide wheels, is sponsoring Heritage High School's participation in the 2009-10 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge.
- This is the first time the Brentwood will participate in the competition known for fostering students' interest in science and technology.
- Teams of 10 students, working with a coach and mentor, receive a Competition Kit, which they will use to build their robots.
- The upcoming competition is a new opportunity for Heritage High School, and is just one aspect of their groundbreaking engineering/technology program.
Read more about BW’s sponsorship at www.pddnet.com
New Services For Solar Energy Market
Chicago, IL — Atlas Material Testing Technology announces two new services focused on the solar market: Solar Simulator Classification services and I-V Curve tracing services.
- Each service is offered by Atlas' Solar/PV Center of Excellence in Phoenix, AZ.
- Atlas is expanding its service offerings to help companies in the solar industry substantiate product warranty and efficiency claims.
- Photovoltaic (PV) testing standards require the use of specific classes of solar simulators to determine performance measurements.
Read more about Atlas’ new services at www.pddnet.com
Automotive Supplier Marks Major Milestone
Plymouth, MI –Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. marked a major milestone in mid-February, producing its 100-millionth electronic pedal-sensor module at its plant in Recklinghausen, Germany.
- Hella’s first-generation of electronic pedal modules were made in 1996 in Recklinghausen.
- Today, more than 500 Hella employees are involved in the production of electronic pedal modules worldwide
- Hella supplies nearly every automotive and several commercial vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
Read more about Hella’s milestone at www.pddnet.com
Jobs Jeopardized By Tax Hike Proposal
Tax increases will drive jobs to other states and compound problems
St. Charles, IL - "Illinois has a spending problem, not a revenue problem," says Ron Bullock, owner of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. and chairman of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
- Bullock and other Illinois business leaders meet with Governor Patrick Quinn in response to the Governor's proposal to increase income taxes by 50 percent.
- Illinois must conduct a thorough examination and reduction of the unchecked spending.
Read more about Illinois tax proposal at www.pddnet.com