Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
Mar
16
NAM Divulges Survey Results on manufacturers and IP protections.
March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on NAM Divulges Survey Results on manufacturers and IP protections.
Issued by NAM, Q1 results of 2016 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey show that, according to NAM’s Robyn Boerstling, show “deep concern from manufacturers when intellectual property and innovation are threatened.” Survey polled NAM members about manufacturing outlook as well as key intellectual property issues. Respondents were asked about measures in state legislatures aimed at requiring manufacturers to turn over sensitive operational information.
Mar
16
NIST Revises Telework Publications and seeks comments thereon.
March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on NIST Revises Telework Publications and seeks comments thereon.
NIST is revising its telework publications, originally published in 2009, to cover use of BYOD as well as contractor and vendor devices for organizational resource access. Also, guidance explains 2 new technologies – Virtual mobile in…
Mar
16
ASTM Standard defines sustainable manufacturing terminology.
March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on ASTM Standard defines sustainable manufacturing terminology.
ASTM standard E2987/E2987M, Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing, will help members of ASTM’s Subcommittee on Sustainable Manufacturing revise standards and develop new ones. While subcommittee E60.13 already published guide for evaluating environmental aspects of sustainability of manufacturing processes, several more proposed standards are in development on topics ranging from supply-chain sustainability to waste classification. These and other efforts will benefit from E2987.
Mar
16
SPE ANTEC 2016 Plenary Sessions will focus on future of plastics.
March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on SPE ANTEC 2016 Plenary Sessions will focus on future of plastics.
Taking place in Indianapolis, IN from May 23–25, ANTEC 2016 will feature 3 plenary sessions – Manufacturing and 3D Printing: State of the Industry (May 23), State of the Plastics Industry: Outlook for 2016 and Beyond (May 24), and Platform for Novel Lightweight Automotive Composite Design (May 25). According to ANTEC 2016 technical conference chair Donna S. Davis, these plenary sessions “will offer a unique view of the future of plastics.”
Mar
16
Super Sessions Announced for 2016 BIO International Convention.
March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on Super Sessions Announced for 2016 BIO International Convention.
BIO announced its Super Sessions lineup for 2016 BIO International Convention, which will take place June 6–9 in San Francisco, CA and be centered around “Imagine” theme. With topics on innovation and future focus, Six Super Sessions will address Life Science organization enablement; economic role of drugs/therapies in healthcare sustainability; patient access; patient-centered, value-driven biopharma; political pressures on biopharma deals; and Biotech in the Age of Convergence.
Mar
16
EPA Announces Open Applications for Presidential Innovation Award.
March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on EPA Announces Open Applications for Presidential Innovation Award.
Applications are being accepted for Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators, which honors, supports, and encourages educators who incorporate environmental education into their classrooms and teaching methods. Applicants will be eva…