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Showing posts with label ELECTRICALS. Show all posts

Nobel Prize for blue LED inventors

Nobel Prize for blue LED inventors
The 2014 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to the three scientists responsible for the invention of blue LEDs.
Professors Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamurs were told the good news at a press conference in Sweden today. They will share prize money of eight million kronor (£0.7m).

"What's fascinating is that a lot of big companies really tried to do this and they failed," said Prize committee chair Professor Per Delsing, of Chalmers University of Technology. "But these guys persisted and they tried and tried again - and eventually they actually succeeded."

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RFEL wins second Square Kilometre Array development contract


RFEL wins second Square Kilometre Array development contract
The University of Oxford, a member of the Low Frequency Aperture Array consortium, which is working with the Square Kilometre Array Organisation to build the world's largest radio telescope, has signed the second phase of a study contract with RFEL. This new contract focuses on the design of an FPGA based signal processing architecture for beam forming functions in the antenna processing hardware. 
The first phase of the study concentrated on designing a maximum performance, minimum complexity, channeliser for subdividing the radio spectrum. RFEL is now investigating whether its beam forming IP, used to image distant sources, can be combined with the channeliser to further boost performance and minimise resource usage.

Alex Kuhrt, RFEL's CEO, said: "We are delighted to continue working on this international project in such a key role. The SKA will comprise thousands of dish telescopes and hundreds of thousands of dipole antennas. Each dipole antenna will have two of these channelisers – one for each polarisation – to process the signals. It is therefore vital to keep the power requirement and cost of each processing card to a minimum, which is our speciality."

RFEL is also considering using its ChannelCore Flex architecture, with its flexibility to arbitrarily define the centre frequency, bandwidth and sample rate of potentially thousands of independent radio channels to ensure that all available processing resources and data bandwidth are used to maximum effect.

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Automotive consultancy takes Grand Prix at 2014 BEEAs

Automotive consultancy takes Grand Prix at 2014 BEEAs
Leading engineering consultancy and driveline solutions provider, Romax Technology, has won the Grand Prix prize at the 2014 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs), held today in London.
Now in their sixth year, the BEEAs promote the quality of engineering design in the UK and celebrate those companies that have demonstrated the skills, invention and dedication to compete on an international stage.

This year, the Awards drew entries from all corners of the UK's engineering community and from companies working in a wide range of industries – showing the real strength and depth of UK design engineering.

Romax Technology – a global business with headquarters in the UK – was also named as the Consultancy of the Year. It offers consulting, software and design solutions, as well as support for bearings and gearboxes, to customers in markets ranging from automotive to wind energy.

However, it excels mainly in the automotive market, where it works with 14 of the 15 top car makers.

Commenting on the company's outstanding success, Chairman of the Judges and previous BEEAs Grand Prix winner, Andrew Burrows, said: "The Judges felt that any organisation that manages to do business with more than one manufacturer in a competitive market must have something special going for it. But when you find a consultancy working for more than 100 automotive companies – and 14 of the top 15 car makers – then that company is truly an example of British Engineering Excellence."

Such is Romax Technology's pre-eminence in its markets that it has managed to triple the size of its consulting business since 2009.

The judges described it as: "A company that has grown significantly through a time of global upheaval in a challenging market sector by offering advanced engineering to some of the biggest automotive players."

Ed Tranter, Executive Director of Awards Organiser Findlay Media, added: "Romax Technology was one of a number of exceptional entries received this year. Through every category, the judges were deeply impressed by the quality of engineering put forward and the talent behind it. My personal congratulations go to all those entrants that were shortlisted and of course to the winners."

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ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY GATHERS IN RECORD NUMBERS AT CWIEME BERLIN

Electrical Industry Gathers in Record Numbers at CWIEME Berlin
 For one week in June, Berlin became the center of the electrical manufacturing universe as CWIEME – the world’s largest coil winding, insulation and electrical manufacturing exhibition series – rolled into town.
This year’s CWIEME Berlin welcomed over 6,500 buyers, designers, engineers and academics from across the global electrical manufacturing community, all discussing the latest market trends. The event held from 24-26th June, was also organizer i2i Events Group’s largest and busiest CWIEME show to date. The three-day show, spread across six halls at the Berlin Messe exhibition grounds in Germany, featured some 750 suppliers from over 40 countries – including Aumann, DuPont, Hopf, Trancerie Emiliane and ThyssenKrupp. In particular, there was a 31% increase in the number of design engineers attending the event, as well as an overall 15% increase in seniority (general and corporate management).
Electrical steels, insulating oils, transformers and coil winding equipment were all in abundance at show – everything that a global OEM might need. Visitor Edward Mantey, product development engineer consultant at Numerical Solutions commented: “The best thing about this show is the variety – the wide-spectrum of products involved in the motor industry, transformers and electrical industry at large. Some unique and obscure technologies on display here. I would say that there’s nothing like it at any other show I’ve seen.”
Another visitor, Gary Tickner, engineer at KUDU Industries commented: “This is my third or fourth time here and it’s definitely improved. I think it’s got to the point of critical mass where people realize that it’s the premier event for motor manufacturing and once that happens everybody knows that they need to be here. It’s a snowball effect.”
Visitors were also appreciative of the show’s content schedule, which included more than 20 free-to-attend seminars, technical presentations and round table discussions. Marcin Tulinski, generators sourcing director at Alstom Power said: “It’s getting more professional. We can see that the organizers are trying to prepare something new.”
At the presentation by Professor Martin Doppelbauer from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology on permanent magnet and field winding synchronous machines versus induction machines as traction drives for full-electric vehicles, there was standing room only. Other popular seminars included Dr. Faical Turki from Paul Vahle GmbH’s coil design, performance and induction charging options for increased e-mobility and Henrik Stiesdal of Siemens Wind’s permanent magnet generators for wind turbines.
The CWIEME Leaders’ Forum the evening before the show evening also proved a success. The exclusive networking event at Soho House, Berlin saw senior management from a wide variety of global OEMs – including former Dyson CEO Martin McCourt – come together for an evening of discussion on the challenges and opportunities for manufacturers post-recession.
Haf Cennydd, portfolio director for the CWIEME exhibition series said: “Overall, it was a very successful show, characterized by the quality and variety on display. As a result, over 70% of exhibitors have already booked their stands for next year – some even increasing the size of their booths to meet demand. We will build on this momentum and further enhance our content program to welcome more visitors and exhibitors in 2015.”
CWIEME Berlin will return on the 5-7th May 2015. Next in the series, however, is CWIEME Chicago which will take place 30th September-1st October 2014 at the DE Stephens Convention Center.
For further information please visit: www.coilwindingexpo.com/berlin.
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LEDS LIGHT UP CALGARY COMMUNITIES THIS SUMMER

LEDs Light Up Calgary Communities this Summer
 The City is illuminating five communities in Calgary with 2,500 new energy-efficient LED streetlights this summer
Altadore, Douglasdale, Marlborough, Tuxedo Park, and Brentwood are part of the first phase of an initiative focused on changing the existing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights to energy efficient fixtures. LED light installations started in the community of Altadore, and will be ongoing throughout the summer and early fall. In a two-phased project, The City plans to eventually undertake a city-wide retrofit of approximately 80,000 fixtures.
“This is the first step in The City’s larger vision of providing Calgarians with smart, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure,” said Barry Poon, Acting Director of Roads. “The LED technology will not only reduce electricity use and lower maintenance costs, but will also provide better quality lighting for our communities and roadways.”
The new LED fixtures are expected to reduce electricity consumption up to 55 per cent, and provide virtually no wasted or spilled light. GE Lighting was selected as the primary manufacturer for the first phase of the project. GE’s energy efficient Evolve™ LED Roadway Scalable Cobrahead fixtures being installed are part of GE ecomagination, the company’s commitment to developing technology solutions that deliver operational efficiencies and savings while reducing environmental impact.
“We’re very pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with The City of Calgary in its innovative move to increase energy efficiency through the use of LED technology,” said Derek Publicover, General Manager of GE Lighting Canada.  “We’re seeing more and more municipalities making the move to LED. Calgary should be proud to be among the cities leading the movement.”
GE Lighting and LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) were awarded contracts for the manufacturing of the LED lights, with 2,000 fixtures provided by GE Lighting, and 500 fixtures provided by LRL. Enmax is responsible for installations throughout the five communities.
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MARTIFER SOLAR PREVAILS WITH 8 MW PV PLANT IN UKRAINE

Martifer Solar Prevails with 8 MW PV Plant in Ukraine
 Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has built a new PV plant in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. The 8 MW PV project, called Shargorod, represents one of the most challenging projects to date that the company has successfully completed in the country.
Despite the complex political and economic events that have been unfolding in Ukraine throughout the first half of 2014, Martifer Solar was able to deliver this 8 MW plant on time and within 3 months of construction time. The Shargorod plant is located less than 300 km southwest of Kyiv in the Vinnytsia Oblast of Ukraine.
“This new 8 MW plant is a significant achievement for the team as it strongly displays our company’s ability to adapt and manage complex projects under extreme conditions. In addition, this PV project is one of the first of its magnitude to satisfy the current local-content requirements in place within the country,” said Francisco Queirós, Country Manager for Martifer Solar in Ukraine. “We are proud to work closely in our partnership with Rengy Development to maximize the potential for solar development in the Ukrainian market.”
This new PV project denotes the sixth project which Martifer Solar has built in Ukraine for its Client, Rengy Development, which amounts to a total portfolio of 29 MW of utility-scale PV implemented in the country since August 2012.
“As we maintain our investment and development of solar projects in Ukraine, we continue to rely on the strength and proven talent of Martifer Solar as a partner in the market,” said Narek Harutyunyan, Managing Director of Rengy Development. “We have shared several success stories in the Ukrainian market and this 8 MW plant surpassed our expectations given the current situation in the country.”
Martifer Solar completed the 8 MW PV plant on an area of approximately 160,000 m2, using 33,000 modules installed on fixed structures. The Shargorod plant is expected to produce an estimated 9.2 GWh/year. With this production capacity, the project will offset 3,855 tons of carbon dioxide on an annual basis, which is sufficient energy to power more than 11,000 inhabitants in the Vinnytsia region per year.
Filinto Martins, Regional Manager for Martifer Solar in Europe, added, “In addition to our work in Ukraine, Martifer Solar is executing a more comprehensive approach to further opportunities in the PV market across Eastern Europe, which will generate future growth for both our company and solar development in the region.”
Learn more at www.martifersolar.com.
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NORA’S SAPPHIRE SERIES OF HIGH LUMEN LED COMMERCIAL DOWNLIGHTS NOW FEATURES COMFORT DIM

Nora NSpec. Sapphire


Nora Lighting’s Sapphire Series of 90+ CRI LED downlights now features a 4000 lumen package and Comfort Dim™, a warm new lumen level that creates a candlelight ambiance.
Comfort Dim adjusts the color level from 2700K down to 1800K to create a subtle lighting effect in dining rooms, restaurants, theaters, multi-use rooms and other venues. The higher 90+ CRI (color rendition index) and 85+ R9 value allow the LED fixture to more realistically reveal colors similar to a natural light source.
Sapphire is available through NSpec Architectural Lighting, the commercial and architectural lighting division of Nora Lighting. All fixtures have Cree integrated 90+ CRI TrueWhite® technology with patented color consistency for the life of the LED.
Deep architectural grade reflectors provide optimal visual comfort.
Apertures are available in 4-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch and lumen packages in 850, 1250, 2000, 3000 and 4000 lumens. Color temperatures range from 2700K, 3000K and 3500K to 4000K. Fixtures are cULus listed for wet locations.
Reflectors are offered in three styles: open, wall wash and decorative glass, and in four finishes: black, clear diffused, haze and white.
The fixtures are specifiable in 120V and 277V and have a 10-year limited warranty.
NSpec is a division of Nora Lighting and features a wide array of interior lighting fixtures for commercial and architectural installations.
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ORBIT’S NEW LINE-UP OF POP-UPS AND FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLIES NOW HAVE TAMPER-RESISTANT FEATURE

ORBIT’S NEW LINE-UP OF POP-UPS AND FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLIES NOW HAVE TAMPER-RESISTANT FEATURE
 Orbit features one of the industry’s largest line-ups of pop-up and adjustable floor box assemblies for commercial and residential installations.
All pop-up, flip-lid and round screw plug models are available as either complete assemblies or cover plates. They are ETL-listed and a wide range of types and sizes are offered in brass or stainless steel finish.
Complete assemblies have heavy-duty steel electrical boxes, which are installed flush with the finished flooring prior to installation of Orbit cover plates. Floor boxes can be installed in wood or concrete flooring and in new or existing floors.
Options include tamper-resistant duplex receptacles or RJ45 low voltage. Tamper-resistant receptacles provide an effective and permanent means of protecting children from electrical shock if they insert foreign objects into receptacles.
Flip and Round Screw Plug Types – Flip and round screw plug types can be ordered as complete assemblies or cover plates only. Complete assemblies include an Adjustable Floor Box (from 0 to 2”) that speeds up installations in new or existing floors.
Pop-Up Floor Boxes – Orbit pop-up floor boxes are also available as covers only, or complete assemblies with a choice of one- or two-gang receptacles. One-gang pop-up covers include round or square shapes; duplex or RJ45. Two-gang pop-up covers are available in duplex; RJ45; or a combination of both. A PVC floor box, compatible with all pop-up covers, is also available for concrete installations.
For more information, contact Orbit Industries for a free product catalog at:info@orbitelectric.com or see Orbit products at www.orbitelectric.com.
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RETAIL DISPLAY LEADER UNITED DISPLAYCRAFT DOUBLES DOWN ON SOLAR


DES PLAINES, IL, October 12, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- United Displaycraft, a worldwide leader in merchandising displays and retail solutions, announced on Thursday the completion of a solar array installation that will effectively double the company's energy production and provide nearly 40 percent of the annual electricity requirement of its headquarters manufacturing facility in Des Plaines, Illinois.
"At 1,400 panels, this will be the largest solar array installation of its kind in the state of Illinois," according to Rich Carrigan, president of United Displaycraft. "Being green and sustaining a profitable business are one in the same. Our first installation of rooftop solar panels in 2010 was easy and maintenance-free, and provided such a quick return on investment that we decided to 'double down' and expand our capacity. Our first investment in solar paid for itself in just over 3 years, and this time we expect that return to drop even further to less than 2 years."
New solar addition to produce 40% more energy at 20% less cost than original 2010 installation
In partnership with Chicago-based Solar Service, Inc., United Displaycraft this month added an additional 214 kW photovoltaic array to a 152 kW array previously installed in 2010. The new system generates 40% more energy at a cost 20% less than the original installation, and uses 780 SolarWorld 275-Watt and 9 SMA TriPower inverters. When added to the company's existing 650 Sharp 235-Watt modules and 2 Satcon Powergate Plus 75 kW inverters, the resulting 367 kW array will generate almost 40% of United Displaycraft's total estimated electricity needs - enough to power almost 50 average size homes in Illinois.
Carrigan says that the success of its ongoing solar investment supports the philosophy that practicing environmental sustainability and building a successful business should go hand-in-hand. The company even shares the energy savings from its solar program in real-time online at live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=united_displaycraft.
"This is not just a 'tree-hugger' thing," notes Carrigan. "There are a lot of warehouse roofs in the United States that could be put to much more productive use, reducing our impact on the environment and our reliance on foreign oil. It was important to us that almost all - 98.6%, to be precise - of the solar panels in our system were produced domestically. An ever increasing number of businesses, including large manufacturing facilities like ours, are discovering the practical benefits of implementing solar. We simply saw an increased investment in solar as a way to maximize the potential of our property and do business in a more efficient way for our customers."
The PV array is connected to United Displaycraft's main electrical distribution system where it first provides energy to local electrical loads in the facility. When excess solar electricity is available, it is fed back into the utility grid, providing green energy to nearby homes. Each year, the rooftop array provides the local environment with an estimated reduction of almost 300 tons of carbon dioxide -- roughly the equivalent of planting more than 7,000 trees annually -- while eliminating an estimated 1,700 tons of nitric oxide and 4,300 tons of acid-rain forming sulfates from the atmosphere.
United Displaycraft establishes environmental model for thousands of American businesses with warehouse roofs
The solar roof installation is one of several eco-friendly initiatives implemented at the merchandising display manufacturer. In recent years, United Displaycraft has put in place such cost-saving green practices as light motion sensors, steel recycling, waterless urinals, and non-phosphate soap that doesn't needed to be heated, thereby helping reduce their consumption of electricity by 24% and natural gas usage by 36%. Even more impressive is that these reductions occurred during a period where the company grew operations by 35%.
"Over the last few years, costs for alternative energy have come down considerably," adds Carrigan. "Photovoltaic panels are more efficient than they used to be, bringing the cost per watt way down. Now, solar, wind, and biomass can be cheaper than the grid over the long-term, especially when federal and state incentives are considered. The increase in cost efficiency, along with the reduced risk of exposure to rising fossil-fuel prices, has really tipped the scales for widespread business adoption of solar energy. It is profitable for us, beneficial for our customers, and great for our planet. It will become a standard way of doing business in the future and we just want to stay ahead of that curve."
"Energy is an organizational priority," said Tim Richardson, United Displaycraft's vice president of sales. "The project goes beyond the kilowatts produced. It reflects our ongoing commitment to our environment, to our customers and to energy efficiency. This investment will provide reliable access to clean electricity for a significant portion of our daily operations and production projects going forward."
"The folks at United Displaycraft truly care about clean energy and the environment," explained Joe Gordon, director of sales for Solar Service, Inc. "They have a passion for what they do, and at the same time, they're always trying to be as energy efficient as possible. This project is a perfect example of how any size company can leverage renewable energy investments to save money, lower risk, and build a more cost-efficient, reliable and responsible business for their customers and community."
"I applaud the incredible effort and teamwork to bring this initiative to life and serve as a model for other large scale renewable energy opportunities," added Gordon.
About United Displaycraft
Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, United Displaycraft is dedicated to the design and manufacture of permanent point of purchase displays, greeting card display racks, store fixtures, and custom in-store merchandising solutions. For more than 60 years, United Displaycraft has been combining creativity and high-tech equipment to produce successful marketing solutions for the nation's leading brands and retailers. For more information, visit www.uniteddisplaycraft.com.
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MUCK TRUCK AMERICA MANUFACTURES HEAVY DUTY GAS POWERED AND ELECTRIC WHEELBARROWS FOR LANDSCAPING, FARMING OR RESIDENTIAL USERS

ORLANDO, FL, October 06, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Muck Truck USA offers gas powered and electric wheelbarrows for sale directly to the public in North America. Muck Truck manufactures powered wheelbarrows equipped with Honda gas engines and also an electric "green" model for indoor usage and those concerned about noise or engine fumes.
"Our gas powered wheelbarrows are for sale across the United States," said Terry Rowland, CEO of Muck Truck USA. "Our Muck Trucks are designed to cut down on the physical aspect of using a wheelbarrow. All Muck Trucks can be fitted with various accessories. No tools are required and all Muck Truck attachments are interchangeable."
Learn more about Muck-Truck offerings:
The Electric Muck-Truck
Muck-Truck Accessories
About Muck Truck USA
Muck Truck motorized wheelbarrows are the versatile piece of equipment perfectly suited to the commercial landscaper, farmer or the residential homeowner who engages in anything more than light outdoor work. All Muck Truck models can be fitted with interchangeable accessories in a matter of seconds - No tools are required. Muck-Truck power wheelbarrows are being used all Europe and North America. Learn more about Muck-Truck on the company web site: http://www.mucktruckamerica.com?source=pr-2014-10
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THE CHAIR OF THE FUTURE BY ELECTRIC MIRROR CAPTURES THE ATTENTION OF THE HOSPITALITY DESIGN COMMUNITY

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - October 06, 2014) - The first ever chair to incorporate a Mirror TV, touch control LED lighting, and Bluetooth® music capabilities is not only a one-of-a-kind, chair of the future, but an award winner.
The chair was manufactured by Electric Mirror, the global leader in the Lighted Mirror and Mirror TV industry, and designed by Steelman Partners, one of the top 100 hospitality architectural and design firms in the world. They both entered their chair in the third annual Art of Design competition sponsored by the Las Vegas chapter of the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH). 
The underlying structure of this object d'art is the "Ivar" chair by IKEA, a simple wooden frame chair from which all Art of Design contestants started their project. But, with the magic of Steelman's design and Electric Mirror's fabrication capabilities, Ivar was glammed and swaged in full-angled mirror dress and loaded with Electric Mirror's leading edge technologies.
Electric Mirror built the chair to feature many of its technologies that that are transforming the hospitality industry. 
  • Keen™, Electric Mirror's energy saving touch technology reduces energy cost by up to 60%. The product includes touch dimming control, a night light, and automatic dimming when not in use.
  • Bathroom Mirror TVs, the brightest and thinnest high-definition screens available, with 16.7 million colors, an LED backlight, and 16:9 screen ration. Electric Mirror's two sizes (15.6" and 21.5") of Bathroom Mirror TVs, are made at their Everett, Washington headquarters, and are designed to withstand moist and humid indoor environments. 
  • Vive™, transforms any of Electric Mirror's products into a wireless stereo system using Bluetooth® technology. Vive provides easy smart phone pairing, saves valuable counter space, requires no docking station, and allows guests to make calls even while still paired.
  • Glasswaves™ Speakers, create tiny, undetectable vibrations in any surface to generate premium sound. Glasswaves Speakers are featured in Electric Mirror's Loft™ and Stanford™ Bathroom TVs, Mirrored Cabinets, and are an upgrade option for Entertainment Mirror TVs.
The result is a work of art showcasing some of the most advanced Lighted Mirror technology in the world, all created by Electric Mirror. At a cost of $10,000, including hundreds of man hours to design and construct, the mirrored chair was both a creative and technical challenge. "Incorporating some of our mirror innovations into furniture was an exciting opportunity that we were thrilled to tackle," said Jim Mischel, President and Founder, Electric Mirror, adding, "This competition stimulated creative thinking within our company that may result in future product innovations."
"We presented Electric Mirror with the faceted chair concept and they took the idea and ran with it. We were delighted when they offered to include a TV in the design. We were able to run a video with images of the vanity to showcase this technology," said Lisa Teal, Senior Project Director for Steelman Partners. "Their ideas, input, creativity and passion for this project took our design above and beyond anything we had dreamed of. We can't thank them enough."
The Art of Design competition, sponsored by NEWH, was held in Las Vegas at the UNLV Barrick Museum on September 20, 2014. "The competition is not only an outlet for creativity and networking but a scholarship fundraising event as well," said Rich Gesteland, Electric Mirror's Director, Western Region.
About the NEWH Art of Design Competition:Winning chairs were auctioned at a gala event to raise funds for the 2014 Scholarship Program supporting hospitality students. The NEWH Chair Design Competition featured 16 total entries from design and manufacturer teams with winners in three categories: Judges Panel, Gallery Choice, and the category won by the Electric Mirror/Steelman Partners team, Popular Choice. For more information on the competition, go to NEWH.
About the Steelman Partners Organization
Steelman Partners and its affiliates, Dalton, Steelman, Arias & Associates, shop12 Design, MARQI Branding and Inviro Studios are based in Las Vegas, Nevada. These firms specialize in the multi-disciplinary facets of entertainment architectural design, interior design, lighting design, branding, graphic design, animation and master planning. The Steelman Partners organization has offices based in Macau, Zuhai, Ho Chi Minh City and Amsterdam. Established in 1987, the company and its affiliates have positioned themselves as industry leaders. The firm is well known within the gaming and hospitality industries, with a client list that includes Genting Group, Venetian/ Las Vegas Sands, MGM, Harrah's, Swiss Casinos, Sheraton, Hyatt, Plaza/El-Ad, SDJM, Melco, Caesars plus many others. For more information, please visit their website at www.steelmanpartners.com or contact: Kama Star, Business Development Coordinator at kama.star@steelmanpartners.com.
About Electric Mirror:Electric Mirror® is the leader in Lighted Mirrors and Mirror TV Technology serving the hospitality, healthcare, commercial and residential industries for more than 16 years. This family-owned and operated, company began in a garage pioneering the first high-end defogging mirror. An American success story, Electric Mirror continues to lead the market in design and innovation, holding more than 33 industry-leading patents with dozens more pending. Product lines include a wide variety of modern Lighted Mirrors, Mirror TVs, Waterproof TVs, Mirrored Cabinets, Corridor Lighting, and Makeup Mirrors. The company is the leader in Lighted Mirror technology, offering the first and only Bluetooth® enabled Lighted Mirror (Vive™) and an auto-dimming, energy savings Lighted Mirror (Keen™). Electric Mirror is the industry standard for major luxury hotel chains with a reputation for product innovation, customization and made-in-the-USA quality. Electric Mirror is on the forefront of eco-friendly manufacturing with its Beautiful World™ Initiative: To reduce the carbon footprint by producing the most energy-efficient and longest-lasting products in the world. The company headquarters and factory are located just north of Seattle in Everett, Washington.
To request a quote for Electric Mirror products, please contact sales@electricmirror.com or phone 425.776.4946.

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Winner of the People's Choice Art of Design Competition -- The artistic and high technology chair designed by Steelman Partners and built by Electric Mirror.

The Electric Mirror team that built the chair from left to right -- Veniamin Kozachenko, Justin Wulf, and Neil Castillo.
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LUMBEE RIVER ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION SELECTS CALIX E7S AND 700GE ONTS FOR FIBER NETWORK

Extends Calix Leadership in Fiber Deployments Among North American Electric Cooperatives

RED SPRINGS, NC -- (Marketwired) -- 10/07/14 -- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation (LREMC) has selected the Calix E7-20 and E7-2 Ethernet Service Access Platforms (ESAPs) and700GE series optical network terminals (ONTs) to deliver voice, video, and high-speed data services to residents and business in North Carolina's Robeson County. With over 50,000 electric members across 2,500 square miles in four counties, LREMC expanded its service offering to include broadband services in 2012. A previously underserved area, LREMC was awarded a $19.9M Broadband Stimulus combined grant and loan to bring fiber-based services to approximately 15,000 residents, 1,600 businesses, and 100 anchor institutions. The LREMC open access network will utilize gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology for service delivery.
As an electric cooperative, LREMC applied for Broadband Stimulus funding with the intent to attract an established telecommunications service provider to deliver services to subscribers. By utilizing an open access network model, LREMC has been able to solicit a contract with Connected Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Calix customer HTC of Conway, South Carolina. Connected Investments will be doing business as Bluewave Communications and plans to offer voice, video, and high-speed data services to subscribers connected to the LREMC fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network.
"In order to run the internal systems we use as an electric cooperative, we had built a fiber backbone network some years ago," said Jeff Jackson, director of information technology at LREMC. "As the Broadband Stimulus program launched, we decided to expand that network to bring broadband to an area that was underserved and significantly grow our network to more than 500 miles of fiber. In working with Calix and HTC, who have a long history of working together, we have been able to deliver on the intent of the stimulus program and extend the reach of broadband to members and non-members alike in Robeson County."
Calix has established itself as the leading provider of fiber access equipment to the electric cooperative market, extending the company's long history and leadership in bringing advanced broadband services to rural America. Calix has enabled the fiber broadband deployments of more National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) members than all other vendors combined, according to the Broadband Communities Magazine fiber deployment database (www.fiberville.com). For more information and case studies on fiber deployments by electric cooperatives and other community owned networks, download a collection of articles by Broadband Communities Magazine at www.calix.com/powerofbroadband.
"In working with a number of electric cooperatives in recent years as they roll out fiber networks in some of the most underserved areas of the country, it is clear that their commitment to meeting the needs of their members is their number one priority," said John Colvin, Calix senior vice president of North American sales. "Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation is another great example of an electric cooperative that found an innovative way to bring broadband service to its area by partnering with another service provider. As the FCC opens new avenues for electric cooperatives to address the broadband needs of consumers in underserved markets, we are excited to see this great example of utilities and telcos working together to bring the promise of broadband to the residents of Robeson County."
About Calix
Calix (NYSE: CALX) is a global leader in access innovation. Its Unified Access portfolio of broadband communications access software, systems, and services enables communications service providers worldwide to transform their networks and become the broadband provider of choice to their subscribers. For more information, visit the Calix website at www.calix.com. For more information about gigabit networks, visit http://www.calix.com/gigabit/.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release, except as required by law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting the Company's business. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential factors that could affect Calix's results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its reports on Form 10-Q for the second 2014 fiscal quarter and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2013, filed with the SEC and available at http://www.sec.gov.
Press Inquiries:
Neila Matheny
707-766-3512
Neila.matheny@calix.com 
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A ROLLING-UP ELECTRIC HEATER DELIVERS HEAT WITH HIGH SAFETY BUT LOW ELECTRICITY BILL


SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, October 8, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- eSang Technologies Co., Ltd., one of leading electric heater manufacturers in Korea, introduces an innovative electric heater to make you warm and even happy in this winter. 

We see many electric heaters in the world. The heaters include different types of ceramic heater, quartz heater, near-infrared, far infrared carbon heater, personal heating pad, and etc. You may ask which electric heater is the best selection to make a severe winter warm and happy winter in terms of cost and safety. But, using electric blanket or conventional electric heater against cold does not ensure a true happiness with warmth if you see so high electricity bill as three times than before or outbreak of fire.

Based on such customer’s demands and concerns, eSang Technologies’s (www.esangtech.com) electric heater named “Rolling Stove” has been designed as a new concept electric heater allowing you to feel warm, free from care of high electric charges and fire, and even burn. 

“Rolling Stove has lower power consumption of 50% than current electric heater in same size and removes visual anxiety about red heating light from heater. Besides, it is an eco-friendly electric heater without embers to cause fire and burn,” said Mr. Jo, Mu Sung, CEO of eSang Technologies. 
He added, “Rolling Stove’s simple design fits any places like houses, offices, and malls. And Rolling Stove is very superior in terms of storage and movement since it can be easily rolled up for storage.”
In addition to Korea where Rolling Stove has been widely delivered by many distribution channels, the company has currently got inquiries from buyers in UK and Japan about the electric heater. 

About eSang Technologies
eSang Technologies has developed and provided wireless LAN equipment since its establishment in 2003.
With its own technologies, eSang Technologies has contributed to giving shape to Korean Emblem for certifying building equipped with super high speed information communications with a long term goal to implement communication infrastructure and wireless which has currently required long-term investment for current smart phone and mobile era. 
In the process of company growth, eSang Technologies has introduced an innovative power saving electric heater named Rolling Stove with competitive and distinctive features.
The company is now inviting investments for expanding its market.
All inquiries including products and investment are reached via e-mail: atom@esangtech.com 
or call at 82-2-2051-3010.
Jo, Mu Sung
eSang Technologies
82-2-2051-3010
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