NDES 2000 Preview: Products & Services

Metal finishing and manufacturing e-commerce, Booth 8973.This company will unveil its new modules, expanding its service of matching companies in need of surface finishing services with companies that supply those services. More than 400 suppliers participate in the network. Services include plating, powder coating, anodizing, deburring, electrocoating and many other surface refinement or finishing processes. manufinish.com, Chatham, NJ. Free info--Circle 624. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-624 

Special-shaped tubing, Booth 8815.This company offers an extensive line of carbon and alloy steel special-shaped tubing, customized to each application. The tubes are cold drawn into precise, symmetrical near-net shapes, including rounds, squares, rectangles, triangles and hexagons, as well as customer-specified OD/ID combinations. The tubing comes in a wide range of sizes, wall thicknesses, grades and chemistries. Plymouth Tube Co, Warrenville, IL. Free info--Circle 625. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-625 

Design and development partner, Booth 632. This company helps OEMs with design and development needs, from concept to production. Products and services available include precision, semi-precision and rolled thread ballscrews; precision and semi-precision rolled Acme screws and brass nuts; precision cut/ground gears and splines up to AGMA Class 14; and special lead bars and thread forms up to 19-in. diameter or as small as 200 threads-per-inch. Wedin International, Cadillac, MI. Free info--Circle 626. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-626

Precision investment cast parts, Booth 7833. This company manufactures both ferrous and non-ferrous investment cast parts for the aerospace, communication, medical and commercial/industrial market sectors. They will display their thin walled capability (0.030- to 0.040-in. wall thickness), a variety of beryllium/copper parts, and their ability to manufacture higher volume cost-effective castings. American Industrial Casting Inc, Greenwich, RI. Free info--Circle 604. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-604

eProcurement service, Booth 7311.This company will feature its customizable eProcurement technology for dedicated corporate marketplace implementations. It will also hold demonstrations of its MfgQuote Network that connects buyers and suppliers that are members of its network. The system automates traditional procurement practices, streamlines the private quoting process, and creates a transparent eMarketplace for financial transactions. ManufacturingQuote.com, Atlanta, GA. Free info--Circle 620. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-620

Engineering services, Booth 9547.This company provides a team of engineering professionals with extensive technical experience and understanding of emerging technologies in engineering processes. They offer a broad spectrum of design services, including product development solutions, finite element analysis, interactive product simulation, best engineering practices consulting, and certified Pro/Engineer training. Engineers USA Inc, Cary, NC. Free info--Circle 621. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-621 

Contract manufacturer, Booth 7733.This company provides contract manufacturing for metal components, as well as for complete electromechanical assemblies. In-house facilities include: an permanent mold aluminum foundry; an assembly shop, which provides a turnkey-source for custom electromechanical assemblies; a finishing center for a variety of painting, polishing, and vibratory finishing processes; a machine shop; and a welding shop. Gupta Permold, Pittsburgh, PA. Free info--Circle 632. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-632

NASA-developed technologies, Booth 9311.Technology experts from six NASA field centers will be on hand to speak with NDES attendees about opportunities for partnership or licensing of NASA-developed technologies. Demonstration modules will be part of the display. The organization's presence at the show is part of a broader-scope initiative to develop partnerships between NASA and U.S. industry. National Technology Transfer Center, Wheeling, WV. Free info--Circle 633. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-633 

Printers, cutters, Booth 9357.This company provides printers that are complete, compact modules designed to simplify integration into a kiosk or self-serve terminal. The company's cutters are designed for use in a variety of OEM applications where cutting heavy stock, long life, compact size, safe operation, ease of installation, and high reliability are important factors. They are available in many standard and custom widths with fully integrated drives and electronics. HECON, Manasquan, NJ. Free info--Circle 634. http://www.OneRS.net/103df-634

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