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Alpha Electronics’ Bulk Metal® Foil Technology-based RWB series improves overall environmental performance and long-term stability MALVERN, Penn. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VPG Foil Resistors, a product group of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE:VPG) and a manufacturer of the industry’s most precise and stable precision resistors, today announced that Analog Devices has approved  Alpha Electronics RWB100R0AL and RWB2K000AL Bulk Metal ®  Foil technology resistors  for use with their new AD74413R integrated circuit solution. The AD74413R is a quad-channel software configurable input/output solution for building and process control applications. Analog Devices noted that the outstanding stability and precision of the RWB100R0AL and RWB2K000AL resistors complement the performance and the AD74413R in real world applications. Specifically, the  AD74413R datasheet  calls for an external 100 Ω ‘RSENSE’ resistor used to measure current output, current input, and RTD values. ...

Designed for a mobile construction workforce, Corecon’s rebuilt mobile app includes a variety of features to quickly capture and report daily business activities streamlining construction operations. Huntington Beach, Calif.  –  Corecon Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of cloud-based construction estimating, project management and job cost software, has released a new  Corecon Mobile  app. For use with Corecon’s browser-based online construction software, the new app replaces the previous version which was completely rebuilt in both Android and iOS formats to leverage the latest mobile technologies. “Geared specifically for construction field staff who often travel between the office and jobsite, our new mobile app significantly improves the user experience while ensuring accurate and accessible real-time project data for the project team,” said Corecon Technologies President Norman Wendl. “Taking advantage of modern mobile technologies and the same APIs use...

WASHINGTON   –  Common Ground Alliance  (CGA), the stakeholder-driven organization dedicated to protecting underground infrastructure, including oil, gas, telecommunications, and electric utilities, announced  Crown Castle , the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure, as its newest platinum member. As a member of CGA, Crown Castle will work in partnership with 240 other member companies to advance education and policymaking initiatives that protect underground infrastructure and the people that work on them at the local and national levels. CGA provides a forum for coordination across industries that will allow Crown Castle to share best practices in preventing damage to communications infrastructure and to enhance the company’s high standards for protecting utilities. CGA worked with industry stakeholders to secure the federally designated call-before-you-dig phone number 811, which has now been in operation for more than a decade. Since...

The QDX  HealthID ecosystem adds MIG USA serology tests. Once FDA EUA approval is granted, MIG USA to offer QDX  HealthID to persons taking its tests, including its own employees San Marcos, TX and High Point, NC (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QDX HealthID Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quantum Materials Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: QTMM) – today announced that in conjunction with its parent it has signed an agreement with MIG USA, for the inclusion of MIG USA and affiliates’ test kits in the QDX  HealthID ecosystem. Additionally, the agreement allows for MIG USA to offer QDX  HealthID to users of its test kits. QDX  HealthID, currently in beta release, is a SaaS-based platform that allows companies and individuals to see and select a particular COVID-19 test kit, authenticate and record the test results in a secure way, and then share those authenticated results with friends, family—or any other third party of their choosing. MIG USA is awaiting FDA EUA appro...

Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announced that Virginia Feigles-Kaar has joined the firm as a market segment leader for municipal services based in the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, office. Feigles-Kaar joins the firm with more than 20 years of experience managing highway and bridge design projects as a liaison between the state and consulting industry for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). She scheduled, organized, and moderated public and stakeholder meetings; developed scopes of work and estimates for highway and bridge projects; and reviewed and negotiated proposals. Feigles-Kaar also worked with various state and federal agencies to obtain permits, clearances, and approvals, as well as making sure municipalities followed guidelines in the development of projects receiving state and federal funding. In her role with Dewberry, Feigles-Kaar will support marketing the firm’s municipal services in central and north central Pennsylvania. She...

MALVERN, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micro-Measurements ® , a Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE:VPG) brand, today announced the expansion of its C4A Series stress analysis strain gage sensors in Advanced Sensors Technology.  The C4A series enables for improved simulation and analysis for structure design verification, real-time condition monitoring of critical structures, such as bridges, dams, ships, and wind turbines, as well as medical applications for patient outcome and safety. Saving time and installation costs, the C4A Series features pre-attached leadwires to eliminate soldering and ensures dependable installations particularly in harsh field conditions.  Other features and benefits of the C4A Series strain gages include: RoHS compliance, lead-free solder, strain gage grid protection with polyimide encapsulation, and direct connection to test instrumentation for faster gage installation. Ron Zukerman, Sr. Manager of Sales & Marketing for Micro-Measurements Advanced S...

Process Safety Experts will Gather at Global Congress to Discuss Safety in Chemical and Petrochemical Facilities New York, NY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will present its  2020 Spring Meeting and 16th Global Congress on Process Safety  (GCPS) as a virtual conference, August 17–21. Originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, in March 2020, the conference was rescheduled and moved to an online platform in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual platform will expand the global reach of the conference and permit new flexibility and interactivity among meeting attendees. The 2020 AIChE Spring Meeting consists of more than 750 technical presentations covering a spectrum of topics of importance to practicing chemical engineers and allied professionals. Areas of focus include new methods of manufacturing, energy production, and safety developments in the chemical, petrochemical and related industries. The meeting will also...

The award goes to Tellabs Optical LAN who is the only bidder to demonstrate a fully functioning system as deployed at other airports similar in complexity and scale to Orlando International Airport. CARROLLTON, Texas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tellabs, the leading provider of Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions announces that Tellabs ®  Optical LAN (OLAN) is approved and awarded by the Greater Orlando Airport Authority (GOAA).  Tellabs OLAN was selected as the mission-critical network of choice, which will provide fiber-optic telecommunications technology and deliver modern high-speed connectivity throughout Orlando International Airport South Terminal. Passive Optical LAN architecture is favored by Orlando International Airport as the design reduces the number of communication rooms and copper wire connections needed to provide mission-critical connectivity across the vast airport property. Tellabs is the only bidder to demonstrate a comprehensive Optical LAN solution relative...

With several vehicles, the machine manufacturer GHH now also supports the world’s largest copper producer Codelco, which is currently managing a mega-project in the hot Atacama desert – turning a giant mine upside down. Meanwhile, other utility vehicles went to India, Kazhakstan and Russia, including the newly developed emulsion charger BEC100. Codelco estimates its annual copper production at around 1.7 million tonnes. The Chilean mine operator is also the second largest molybdenum producer. Codelco recently stated that it has a world market share of nine percent for each of these two raw materials. The state-owned company now operates seven mines and four smelters. With 385,000 tonnes of copper ore per year to date, the Chuquicamata mine has the second largest share, just behind El Teniente. It is thus one of the largest in the world. An ambitious transformation is currently taking place there: the  mining goes from surface to underground. The site is thus being turned upside d...

Strong performance driven by organic growth and key acquisitions NEW YORK CITY — WSP, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been ranked one of the world’s largest and fastest growing consultancies in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 2020 Top 200 Environmental Firms list, released this week. Building on 10 years of consistent growth, the global engineering firm now has the sixth largest environmental consulting business in the world, up from 16th place in 2019 and 38th in 2018. ENR’s annual table is one of the most important benchmarks for the consultancy sector, based on global revenue during the previous calendar year. WSP’s strong performance reflects progress towards its ambition to be the premier global environmental consultancy, outlined in the firm’s 2019-2021 global strategic plan. The Montreal-based firm now employs 7,000 environmental consultants worldwide, within the global total of 50,000. In 2019, its revenues from environmental services we...

WASHINGTON DC – July 27, 2020 – The Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA), the nation’s premier trade association dedicated to fiber optic sensing, filed  comments   with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on its draft Engineer Circular for the USACE Levee Safety Program ( EC 1165-2-218 ). Commenting on the USACE Circular, FOSA Chairman Mike Hines said, “FOSA appreciates the Corps of Engineers’ Levee Safety Program’s focus on monitoring and managing flood risks associated with levees. Given the dynamic nature of flood risk, this Circular establishes an appropriate framework.” In its comment, FOSA sought to “raise awareness within USACE of technology generically referred to as Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS). DFOS is a technology that can be configured to effectively and efficiently detect temperature, strain, and/or vibration when coupled through fiber optic cables to assets such as levees, dams, perimeters, pipelines, and other structures.” Regarding...

FORT WORTH, Texas –  Freese and Nichols, Inc. , has added new Account Directors Liz Grindstaff in Austin and Juan Bujanos, PE, in Brownsville to expand our ability to provide business solutions for municipal clients in Central and West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. Liz Grindstaff  has more than 30 years’ experience in planning, government relations and management and has worked as both a senior city staff leader and an elected official. With her background, which includes serving as a San Angelo City Council member and as assistant city manager, she has insights into how cities work, the challenges their leaders face and the solutions they need. Grindstaff has particular expertise in freight and passenger rail transportation, having worked for Texas-Pacifico Transportation and Texas Central Partners. She has proven skills for bringing multiple stakeholders together for successful completion of large, complex projects. She has Master of Urban Planning and Bachelor...

(HOUSTON – July 27, 2020) Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD), the only municipal school district in Texas, will open its new facilities for middle school and administration next month. The district has plans for a ribbon cutting event and virtual tours, but these are being adjusted due to the pandemic and to accommodate community participation. The new facilities are being constructed as part of SMSD’s $62 million bond program that passed in November 2017. The bond program provided funds to address growth and expansion at SMSD, which enrolled approximately 3,600 students in the 2019-20 school year. “We are thrilled with our new space. We can’t wait for staff, students and the community to see the final result and enjoy the renovations of our complex in person one day soon,” said SMSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic. The new $26 million middle school will accommodate 950 students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The three-story building, encompassing 139,360 square feet, i...

BEIJING (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shineco, Inc. (“Shineco” or the “Company”; Nasdaq: TYHT), a producer and distributor of Chinese herbal medicines, organic agricultural and hemp products, as well as various health and well-being-focused plant-based products in China, announced today that the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the “Letter of Intent”) to acquire controlling interest in Changzhou Biowin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (“CBP”), a Chinese biotechnology company focusing on on-site diagnostic product R & D and high-tech biomedical products manufacturing, to step into the market of COVID-19 nucleic acid detection. Shineco signed the non-binding Letter of Intent with Beijing Kanghuayuan Technology Development Co., Ltd and Changzhou Kelinbo Venture Capital Partnership (limited partnership) on July 21, 2020. Pursuant to the non-binding Letter of Intent, Shineco proposed to acquire 73.7% ownership of CBP by issuing common shares worth no more than USD25 million. C...

(York, Pa.) Wagman is proud to announce that it has completed the I-270 at Watkins Mill Road Interchange project, located in Gaithersburg, Md., six months ahead of the owner’s allotted schedule. The project opened to traffic in June and a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony was coordinated to celebrate the accomplishment. This $90M project for the Maryland State Highway Administration relieves congestion on one of Montgomery County’s most travelled corridors. The project scope required a new interchange on I-270, consisting of 14 structures, including a five-span bridge over I-270 and a two-span bridge along an off-ramp. In addition to the main structures, the project featured two box culverts, a 72 inch storm drain, numerous cast-in-pace and MSE retaining walls, and the complete reconstruction of a tributary of Seneca Creek. Additionally, because of a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) by Wagman, a new retaining wall using grouted tiebacks was safely constructed between an active ...

Announcement shows USDOT’s commitment to advancing next-generation transportation technology WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and the  Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council  unveiled the  guidance document  on a clear regulatory framework for hyperloop in the United States. “This guidance bridges the gap between innovator and regulator, prioritizes safety during development without hampering innovation, and promotes mutual awareness between industry and government,” said  Secretary Elaine Chao  during the live-streamed event. The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the US intends to be the leader in the industry. “Hyperloop offers a truly unique opportunity to lead the world in 21 st  century transportation,” said  Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group.  “It takes s...

Arkansas River Diversion makes river navigable from Leadville to Cañon City GRANITE —  For the first time in more than 55 years, rafters can float the Arkansas from Leadville to Cañon City, without portaging, thanks to a project that reconnected a section of the river between Granite and Buena Vista. A partnership between two major water municipalities –  Colorado Springs Utilities and Aurora Water – in collaboration with the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the Pueblo Board of Water Works, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, made this possible. Dubbed the Homestake Arkansas River Diversion, it’s part of the vast Colorado Springs- and Aurora-owned Homestake Project, that brings Eagle River Basin water from the Holy Cross Wilderness to the Arkansas River Basin, through the Homestake, Turquoise and Twin Lakes reservoirs for delivery of water to Colorado Springs and Aurora. The Homestake Arkansas River Diversion project redesigned an unna...