reliability engineering

The loss of skilled women from engineering remains a concern as the profession continues to be male dominated. However, new and developing research has identified some of the key factors and indicators that could help predict and prevent those women most at risk of leaving the engineering profession.

Predictive Service has announced the strategic acquisition of the infrared testing division of Techmadex S.A., a Poland-based purveyor of maintenance services and industrial automation systems integration. This new partnership gives Predictive Service a stronger presence in Europe, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to delivering a full range of services to clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Steve Buffmyer, John Jowski and David Calme join an elite group of industrial automation professionals with exceptional expertise in Siemens SIMATIC Technology areas of S7 PLCs, SIMATIC HMIs, and SIMATIC Networking.

March 13, 2013, Olean, New York, USA - Napoleon Engineering Services (NES) (www.nesbearings.com), an AS9100C certified custom bearing manufacturing, inspection and testing facility, has announced a 2013 worldwide strategic business development partnership with Embassy Global, LLC (www.embassyglobalpr.com).

The Technical Services division of Keighley Laboratories has achieved world-class Nadcap accreditation for a Materials Testing Laboratory (MTL), a status recognised by the majority of global aerospace primes as a mark of quality assurance excellence.

(March 25, 2013-Washington, D.C.) Shipments for the U.S. industrial valve industry will grow 3% in 2013, increasing to nearly $4.3 billion,  according to figures released by the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) as part of its annual market forecast. The increase marks the fourth consecutive year of growth following the recession, and exceeds the industry’s previous 10-year peak in 2008.

(New Hyde Park, NY; March 2013)—Stock Drive Products / Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) announces the donation of components to Team SpacePRIDE for the NASA Lunar Rover Challenge 2013, enabling the team to better compete by improving robotic and automation technology for space applications.

Fires in underground train tunnels can be catastrophic because the heat and smoke have nowhere to escape. A new coating for suspension components can help buy the crucial few minutes necessary for the train to get to the safety of the next station.

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA (11 February 2013) – The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces that it has published a new book that outlines clear and proven security principles, practices and standards that, when properly applied, can safeguard nations’ critical infrastructure, defense establishment, and production capabilities from the risks of cyberattack.

Privately held Byers Engineering Company announces the appointment of new COO and the retirement of a key long-time employee