Released on: August 26, 2008, 4:45 am

Press Release Author: Alta Data Technologies

Industry: Aerospace

Press Release Summary: Alta’s VxWorks Product Support Enables Customers to Quickly Integrate 1553 and ARINC Avionics Networks in to Rugged Embedded, Conduction Cooled, Test and Simulation Applications

Press Release Body: Alta Data Technologies LLC (Alta) of Rio Rancho, NM, a leader in advanced avionics interface modules, announces new support for WindRiver’s VxWorks 6 real-time operating system. The non-RTP driver is provided with source code at no cost with standard MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC interface cards. “This new driver support enables our customers to quickly integrate Alta 1553 and ARINC products in to their real-time, VxWorks embedded application. When combined with our advanced application program interface tool kit, AltaAPI™ , and our card’s full featured AltaCore™ protocol engine, the customer receives the very latest, state of the art avionics performance.” states Rich Wade, Chief Technical Officer of Alta.

Alta’s 1553 and ARINC interface cards are available for most standard backplanes (including commercial and rugged embedded/conductioned cooled systems) such as PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express, PMC/VME/VPX, PMC/CompactPCI, PCCARD/PCMCIA, PC104-Plus systems (and coming soon with native products for PCI Express, PCI ExpressCard, XMC and PCI104-Express). Alta also sells two software products for 1553 and ARINC analyzers, AltaView™, and the industry’s only SAE AS4111 1553 Protocol Test Package, AltaRTVal™.

The AltaCore-1553™ protocol engine has been fully AS4111 RT Validated and AltaRTVal test processes have been verified against independent 3rd party test procedures; this combination provides the most verified 1553 standard product in the industry.

AltaAPI is a modular software tool kit that enables the customer to quickly integrate avionics controls to their application. The professional, modular design of AltaAPI is ideal for long term project support and can quickly be ported to various operating/development systems, such as Linux 32-bit & 64-bit, MS Windows XP/NT/Vista/C#/.NET™, NI LabView™ Applications, Greenhills Software Integrity™, LynuxWorks LynxOS™, etc…

Alta is a privately held company that has experienced rapid growth in the avionics embedded, test and simulation markets. Alta’s products offer the latest in technology design with a pure 32 FPGA design and memory architecture to provide the customer’s system the most advanced, validated interface for 1553 (1553A/1553B/Notice II and Notice IV) and ARINC (ARINC-429/575/573/717) avionics networks.

For more information, contact Alta at 888-429-1553 (in US), 505-994-3111 (outside US), alta.sales@altadt.com or www.altadt.com.

Web Site: http://www.altadt.com

Contact Details: Alta Data Technologies
4075 Aloe Circle NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144 USA
alta.sales@altadt.com
www.altadt.com
888-429-1553 (In USA)
(505)994-3111 (Outsude USA)
www.altadt.com

MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1553B, 1553, ARINC, ARINC-429, Avionics, Conduction Cooled, Rugged

Press Release Body: Hampton, Virginia – On March 17, 2008, Collier Research Corp released HyperSizer version 5.2.17 structural sizing software that includes improved orthogrid stiffened panel concept analysis, automated stress reports and several improvements and updates.

HyperSizer v5.2.17 features these new capabilities and updates:

• Analyze orthogrid stiffened panels used in such industry projects as the NASA Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) large hydrogen tank, and the NASA Orion Crew Module.

• Generate automated stress reports for projects, components and assemblies including figures, equations, sample calculations and summary margin-of-safety tables.

o Stress reports are automatically generated in a userРІР‚в„ўs existing Microsoft Word 2002-2007 program and can be easily customized and distributed. More information and a sample stress report can be found at http://www.stressreports.com.

• Centrally set database default values for all analysis methods, independent of any particular project.

• Apply values for any component-based data (e.g., load factors, buckling knockdowns, failure methods, etc.) from the current component to all components in a group, an assembly, a project or multiple projects.

The new version update of HyperSizer can be downloaded from http://www.hypersizer.com, or by contacting Collier Research Corp at info@hypersizer.com. Existing customers with support licenses receive free updates.

HyperSizer is a composite material analysis software program used by aerospace industry leaders such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and NASA to perform composite and laminate analysis and weight optimization.

About the Company:
Collier Research Corporation has provided methods research and software development to NASA and the aerospace industry since 1995. As the first company to license computer software from NASA Langley as part of the agency’s effort to transfer technology to U.S. businesses, Collier Research Corp. strives to create engineering software that is robust, well supported, verified, intuitive, graphical, and highly productive for industry engineers.

For more information, visit http://www.hypersizer.com or contact:
Lauren Vollette, Marketing Director
Collier Research Corporation
(757) 825-0000
http://www.hypersizer.com

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Web Site: http://www.hypersizer.com

Contact Details: Collier Research Corporation
45 Diamond Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-0000
info@hypersizer.com

Press Release Summary: PlacesAroundFlorida.com has announced its increased coverage of launch news from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center.

Press Release Body: Website Features Launch Updates from Florida’s Space Coast

Cocoa Beach, FL - PlacesAroundFlorida.com has announced its increased coverage of launch news from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center. There are four launches scheduled for the remainder of 2008 and several scheduled in 2009 & 2010. NASA is planning to retire the space shuttle fleet in 2010 and this new Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule will give visitors to the Space Coast the launch info they need.

The space shuttle is not the only launch vehicle that lifts-off from Cape Canaveral. EELVs or Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle such as the Delta 2, Atlas 5 and Delta 4 Heavy carries payloads such as GPS satellites and NASA payloads such as the GLAST, the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope observatory into orbit well past the space shuttle retirement.

Tourist can also get a preview of Cocoa Beach and the surrounding area. Should a launch happen to get ’scrubbed’ there are still many unique experiences to be had along the Space Coast. Known as the small wave capitol of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach is much more than 10.1 miles of sunny sand. Cocoa Beach has many shops, restaurants, and hotels as well as a pier jutting 800 feet out into the Atlantic Ocean, it is a popular place to view a launch.

All of the launches from Cape Canaveral are spectacular, especially night launches which light up the Space Coast to the awe of residents and visitors alike. There are many excellent places along the beaches and in local parks from which to view the launches. Launch dates change frequently so be sure to make your plans accordingly.

About: PlacesAroundFlorida.com is a travel website catering to the Florida tourism market and offers visitors a preview Things to do in Florida. You can visit their website at www.placesaroundflorida.com.

Web Site: http://www.placesaroundflorida.com/

Contact Details: Kirby Collins
http://kirbycollins.com

Press Release Body: Sydney, AUSTRALIA - December 2007

Time travel has been around in science fiction stories fuelled by the imaginative story of THE TIME MACHINE by H.G. Wells in 1895. Indeed, what a splendid and exciting mode of travel would be to go back to the past or forward to the future at will. In an attempt to offer an explanation, the author postulated time as the fouth dimension - strangely preceeding the ideas of Einstein.

In scientifically analysing such concepts as time, space, velocity, acceleration and gravity, Einstein has arrived at the view that time and space can not be considered in isolation. He introduced the concept of ’space-time’ and has shown that it is not necessarily a straight-line entity, but can be regarded as curved in the presence of solid bodies, thus leading to an explanation of gravity. Since Einstein, many of his theories and predictions proved correct as shown by repeated laboratory experiments.

The curvature of space-time is an intriguing concept, as it seems to suggest that if it could be made to curve into itself, then time itself would flow backwards, as further explained at http://www.newinvent.com/ALTERNATIVE/time-machine.htm.

Lately the physicist Amos Ori from the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, claims to have found the first realistic model of a time machine which can transport us into the past.

His model consists of a vacuum which is shaped like a doughnut - or torus - and which is surrounded by a sphere of normal matter. Nearby objects of immense mass, like black holes, cause time to warp sufficiently to form closed loops within the torus. Theoretically, any point in time between the creation of the machine and the present should be accessible to the time traveller.

John Cramer, a physicist at the University of Washington. is in the midst of experiments to prove that subatomic particles can be made to travel back in time. At present, the University is asking for public donations in order to keep this project going.

However, time travel into the past throws up a curious paradox: what if you travel back in time and murder your grandfather, therefore preventing you from being born in the first place. This ‘Grandfather Paradox’ is just one of many fascinating aspects of this problem, and attempts to overcome difficulties associated with the concept of time travel make for interesting reading.

To continue reading on this subject, visit the website http://www.newinvent.com/ALTERNATIVE/time-machine.htm.

Web Site: http://www.newinvent.com/ALTERNATIVE/time-machine.htm

Contact Details: Inventors’ Net
P.O. Box 509, Northbridge
Sydney, NSW 1560
Australia
Phone: +02 9958-4215
Fax: +02 99586749
Email: ivnet@yahoo.com

Press Release Body: Eldora, Iowa – December 10, 2007 – We dig Moon Dirt for Fun™ is the slogan and $500,000 is the prize as ACME Robotics officially announces their intent to enter the 2008 Regolith Excavation Challenge, one of NASA’s Centennial challenges with a total purse of $750,000 up for grabs.

“Efficiency of motion and redundancy are the keys to success” states Don C. Dhabolt, Team Leader for ACME Robotics. “Every piece of equipment on the ACME Excavator utilizes COTS (commercial off the shelf) technology, making it extremely cost effective to build.”

The biggest obstacle to overcome will be the dust, Don believes. During the Apollo program, even the seals on sample containers used to bring regolith back from the moon were compromised by the dust; itРІР‚в„ўs so fine, it simply goes everywhere. Imagine what it will do to the moving parts of a robotic excavator. A simulated lunar regolith will be used for the 2008 challenge.

The first event was held in May of 2007 and competition was fierce between the four participating teams. However, Mr. Dhabolt wasn’t there, “I entered the competition. My prototype was nearly complete, but I had to drop out early.” Lack of funding and sponsorship were the main reasons for the early withdrawal, he said. The event highlighted quite an array of designs, but each machine was strictly a “stand and dig” machine – all were autonomous but none had locomotion. ACME Robotics read between the lines and designed a mobile, autonomous excavator. “I guess we have a head start for the 2008 competition,” Mr. Dhabolt said.

Don admits, the 2008 challenge will be extremely difficult – the rules have changed. Building an autonomous excavator to move 150kg of simulated moon dirt within a 30 minute time limit will not be easy, but Mr. Dhabolt is excited. When asked about the ACME Excavator design, he smiles and says “Why re-invent the wheel? I’ve simply utilized existing technologies and combined them in a unique package. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens next summer.” Indeed we will.

The California Space Education and Workforce Institute (CSEWI) will administer the 2008 Regolith Excavation Challenge, which is also Co-Hosted by the California Space Authority (CSA). The event will be held sometime during the summer of 2008, exact date to be determined.

Don C. Dhabolt is the Team Leader of ACME Robotics, and the Director of Operations for IT RealityString LLC, a small Information Technology Consulting firm located in Eldora, Iowa and La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Web Site: http://acme-robotics.org

Contact Details: Don C. Dhabolt
ACME Robotics Division
IT RealityString LLC
P.O. Box 9
Eldora, Iowa
800.779.0053, voice
866.430.9235, fax
dcdhabolt@ACME-Robotics.org
http://ACME-Robotics.org
http://ITRealityString.com

Industry: Aerospace

Press Release Summary: Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company has entered into a distribution sales agreement with E&I to sell new E&I RF power amplifiers.

Press Release Body: Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company has entered into a distribution sales agreement with E&I to sell new E&I RF power amplifiers.

“We have been selling used ENI amplifiers for 14 years and are thrilled to let our customers know that the ruggedness and reliability of the older ENI amplifiers is back,” said Lexie Moss, Sales and Channels Manager for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “E&IРІР‚в„ўs new products will help us address the increasing demand we are seeing for power amplifiers. And unlike the old ENI amplifiers, their new products are CE marked RoHS Compliant which is important to our European customers.”

“E&I is pleased to add Test Equipment Connection as an Authorized Distributor for the E&I line of RF Amplifiers,” said Dave Olson, North American Sales manager for E&I. “We believe the new association will greatly enhance the exposure of E&I’s products through Test Equipment ConnectionРІР‚в„ўs extensive world wide marketing capabilities.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:
Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry leading suppliers of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 200 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 200,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and over 14 years of profitability and financial strength. The Company web sites are located at www.testequipmentconnection.com and www.teconnectionasia.com.

About Electronics & Innovation, LTD (E&I):
Electronics & Innovation is a young and dynamic company fulfilling the market demand for rugged and reliable RF power amplifiers. E&I offers unparalleled service and support, with eagerness to provide solutions for RF power needs. In addition to providing a line of new power amplifiers which mirror the performance of the old ENI line, E&I offers support, service and repair of the former line. Located in Rochester, NY, E&I was founded in 2003 by five former ENI employees. As the company grows, they continue to develop new products, expanding in terms of both frequency and power level.

For More Information Contact: sales@testequipmentconnection.com

Web Site: http://www.testequipmentconnection.com

Contact Details: Phil Vogel/Business Development Manager
Test Equipment Connection
30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Domestic & Canada 800-615-8378
Australia: 2-8011-3687 / Brazil: 301-32793
China 136-5009-4294 / Denmark: 36-99-29-15
Finland: 9-2316-3837 / Hong Kong: (852) 2690-1360
Sweden: 46-288-61-42 / United Kingdom: 20-8144-7837
Florida: 407-804-1299
Skype: TestEquipmentConnection
Fax: 800-819-8378 / 407-804-1277
business@testequipmentconnection.com
www.testequipmentconnection.com

Industry: Aerospace

Press Release Summary: Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company is now selling new high performance Instek test equipment solutions.

Press Release Body: “Instek products deliver a powerful combination of value and performance for T&M users,” said Mike Novello, VP of Sales for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “In listening to our customers, it is nice to see that the demand for Instek test equipment is coming from small entrepreneurial companies and large defense and aerospace companies. In a price vs. performance evaluation, Instek really stands up to the competition.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:
Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are one of the largest vendors of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 200 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 200,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and over 14 years of profitability and financial strength. The Company web sites are located at www.testequipmentconnection.com and www.teconnectionasia.com.

About Instek:
Started in 1975, Instek designs and manufactures highly accurate test equipment, data acquisition, and control instruments for both device and production/assembly testing. Instek manufactures over 150 test equipment products across five key lines – oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and component and safety testers. Industries served include automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, telecommunications, computers and peripherals, consumer electronics, optoelectronics, factory automation, and research and education. Instek delivers high-performance test solutions that address the unique requirements of each client backed by comprehensive after-sales support, warranty and calibration services.

For More Information Contact: sales@testequipmentconnection.com
Press Release Contact Information:
Phil Vogel/Business Development Manager
business@testequipmentconnection.com

Web Site: http://www.testequipmentconnection.com

Contact Details: Test Equipment Connection
30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Domestic & Canada 800-615-8378
Australia: 2-8011-3687 / Brazil: 301-32793
China 136-5009-4294 / Denmark: 36-99-29-15
Finland: 9-2316-3837 / Hong Kong: (852) 2690-1360
Sweden: 46-288-61-42 / United Kingdom: 20-8144-7837
Florida: 407-804-1299
Skype: TestEquipmentConnection
Fax: 800-819-8378 / 407-804-1277

Released on: October 26, 2007, 3:33 am

Press Release Author: Mark Gunning

Industry: Aerospace

Press Release Summary: VEGA and Salamander to deliver a unified message of best practice to support the implementation of Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) for the UK MoD at this year’s RUSI C4ISTAR Conference

Press Release Body: VEGA Group PLC (VEGA), the specialist Professional Services Company, together with The Salamander Organisation (TSO), will deliver a unified message of best practice to support the implementation of Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) for the UK MoD at this yearРІР‚в„ўs RUSI C4ISTAR Conference.

The conference concept, “Operational Requirements for the Next 5 Years” examines the issues facing the successful delivery UK C4ISTAR capability. The challenges include austere operational requirements, a finite defence budget and the implementation of Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) within the UK’s Defence Acquisition Change Programme. In such an environment, the ability to make the informed acquisition decisions is paramount if the most effective military capability is to be acquired for the frontline commands.

VEGA Government & Defence Director, Peter Armstrong and TSO Chief Technology Officer, Dick Whittington will jointly present to the main conference. They will deliver a presentation proposing how the two companies, in conjunction with Defence Prime BAE Systems, can enable the MoDРІР‚в„ўs C4ISTAR acquisition stakeholders to understand and visualise the true value of the future C4ISTAR capability portfolio, across all Defence Lines of Development. VEGA and TSO are confident that their solution will reduce the workload of those charged with making difficult procurement decisions and instill confidence that that these decisions will deliver the comprehensive C4ISTAR capability as demanded by the Front Line Commands.

VEGA supports the C4ISTAR community in the specification, acquisition, security, integration and deployment of through-life, network-enabled capability, to ensure that it delivers the operational benefits for which it is intended. The company is a main sponsor of the RUSI C4ISTAR conference which takes place at the Five Lakes Resort, Maldon, Essex, on 17 and 18 October. VEGA and TSO will be speaking on the conference alongside C4ISTAR stakeholders including: Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen Andrew Figgures CBE; Capability Manager (Information Superiority), AVM Stu Butler; Director Equipment Capability (Command, Control, and Information Infrastructure), Brig Simon Shadbolt; and Director Equipment Capability (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance), Air Cmdre ‘Flash’ Gordon.

About VEGA Group:
VEGA is a specialist professional services company. It provides independent consulting, technology and managed solutions, based on 30 years experience of specialist market and technological domains. This enables VEGA to offer independent expert advice and pragmatic support services in the effective implementation of business strategy. In doing so, VEGA helps its clients to identify business value, manage risk and realise higher levels of success from their programmes and projects.

VEGA’s principal markets are Aerospace, Defence and Government. Its key geographies are the UK, Germany, Holland, France and Spain.

Web Site: http://www.vega-group.com/

Contact Details: VEGA Group PLC
2 Falcon Way
Shire Park
Welwyn Garden City
Herts
AL7 1TW
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1707 391999
enquiries@pr-sending.co.uk

Released on: October 10, 2007, 6:59 am

Press Release Author: Phil Vogel

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the companyРІР‚в„ўs new affiliate, TE Connection Asia Limited, is now operational based in Hong Kong.

Press Release Body: “We are excited about establishing a local presence in Hong Kong to provide quality test equipment solutions at competitive prices for our growing customer base in the Pacific Rim,” commented President John Bahng. “Our brand name is known world wide and we intend to make it easy for our Asia customers to access our expansive inventory of test and measurement equipment.”

Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited:
Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited when combined are one of the largest vendors of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 200 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 200,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and over 14 years of profitability and financial strength. The Company web sites are located at www.teconnectionasia.com and www.testequipmentconnection.com. For More Information Contact: info@teconnectionasia.com

China
Phone:136- 5009-4294
Fax: (755) 6164-0636

Web Site: http://www.teconnectionasia.com

Contact Details: Press Release Contact Information:
Phil Vogel - business@testequipmentconnection.com
Business Development Manager
Test Equipment Connection Corporation
(800) 615-8378 x 141