Archive | July, 2011

Potomac Photonics Offers Precision Microhole Drilling

29 Jul

Lanham, MD, July, 2011: Leading micromanufacturer, Potomac Photonics, provides precision microhole drilling. Working on a wide range of materials for diverse industries, Potomac Photonics has established a reputation for drilling microholes as small as 1 micron. Utilizing a broad-range of drilling technologies, it can drill microholes in almost any material.

Potomac Photonics’ customers are assured of top-quality products because: 

Microhole Drilling by Potomac Photonics

Potomac specializes in microhole drilling of almost any material with feature sizes as small as 1 micron.

  • inspection equipment is calibrated to a NIST traceable standard (only holes that meet specification leave the facility).
  • Potomac Photonics is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified.

Potomac Photonics has successfully drilled millions of microholes for applications in the medical device, biotech, electronic, and solar industries among others. From one hole to a million, Potomac Photonics creates small hole projects to exacting specifications.

With many satisfied customers, Potomac Photonics is the first choice in microhole drilling. This is particularly the case in critical applications and processes such as drug delivery, biotech research and leak testing.

“We are very proud of our microhole drilling capabilities,” begins Mike Adelstein, MD of Potomac Photonics. “We deliver precision microholes to exacting standards. Because our products are used in critical applications including hospitals, we get it right every time. That philosophy is the hallmark of Potomac Photonics.”

For more information about how Potomac Photonics can assist in creating your microhole project, visit www.potomac-laser.com now.

ABOUT POTOMAC PHOTONICS

Potomac Photonics is a leader in microfabrication helping clients to develop miniature products and bring them to market. Utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing technology, Potomac has been recognized by both commercial and government agencies for innovative contributions to areas such as medical device manufacturing and electronics fabrication. Potomac’s high-tech facility is located in Lanham, MD, is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified. Visit http://www.potomac-laser.com

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People Skills Drive College Admissions in a Social Media World

29 Jul

Glenside, PA – July 28, 2011 – Even with the exploding growth of smart phones and the increased use of social media networks like Facebook, higher education admissions officers are discovering that high quality student prospects still need more personal one-on-one attention, especially if the college wants to recruit them successfully.

Paskill Stapleton & Lord, the higher education marketing and enrollment management firm has witnessed increased interest in sales training for admissions staff and techniques for more one-on-one recruiting.

“Our SMART (Sales Management and Academic Recruitment Training) workshops have become more popular among colleges and universities this year than they have in the past five,” says John Stapleton, principal and Chief Operations Officer for Paskill Stapleton & Lord. “These colleges have all told us that to increase their yield in this competitive market, they need their admissions team to know how to build strong relationships with top prospects.”

For the past 20 years Paskill Stapleton and Lord has been offering its SMART workshops. Designed for new and experienced admissions staff, this two-day on-campus training emphasizes a hands-on, how-to sales approach to recruiting and relationship building.

“In this era of internet communications, it’s actually quite easy to attract initial attention,” says John. “What’s difficult is making a real and lasting connection with prospective students. And this is critical because, in the end, successful recruiting is all about getting one student at a time.”

The SMART workshop covers a number of areas including one-on-one recruiting skills, telephone skills, team building, territory and time management, self-motivation, relationship and educational salesmanship.

“What we’ve found over the years is that colleges and universities who focus on personal sales skills experience higher yields than those that just rely on their marketing,” says John. “After each SMART workshop the admissions staff comes away charged and focused, ready for the challenges ahead.”

Many higher education schools schedule their SMART seminars as two-day retreats. To find out more about the SMART seminars, go to Paskill Stapleton & Lord’s website http://www.psandl.com/seminars_recruit.php, or contact Janet Sieff at 412-904-3133 or email her.

About Paskill Stapleton & Lord

Founded in 1986, Paskill Stapleton & Lord is a full service marketing and consulting firm that specializes in admissions recruitment, development and marketing for Colleges and Universities. It has offices in Glenside, PA and Springfield, MA. For more information visit http://www.psandl.com

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Partners Invited to Distribute Innovative Hoffman Mini-Lift

22 Jul

Newark, NJ, July 21, 2011: One of the oldest and largest heavy duty lift suppliers, Hoffman Services Inc, is inviting partners to distribute its innovative Hoffman Mini-Lift. Combining German engineering with US know-how, the Hoffman Mini-Lift is ideal for use in the home garage or auto-body shop.

Hoffman Mini-Lift

The Hoffman Mini-Lift:

  • is easy to move around
  • lifts 5000 lbs
  • is fast to operate

Hoffman Services Inc supplies top quality heavy duty lift equipment to some of the biggest companies in the world including BMW, ExxonMobil and NJ Transit. The Hoffman Mini-Lift was created to meet customer demand.

“The Hoffman Mini-Lift was born when customers kept asking me if we had equipment they could use in their home garage or auto-shop,” says Matthew Morgan of Hoffman Services. “They know about our heavy duty lifts and wanted equipment with that level of quality for their personal use. We responded to this with the Hoffman Mini-Lift.”

Hoffman is known as the ‘go to’ lift supply company because of its exceptional knowledge and expertise in heavy duty and hydraulic lifts.

“We teamed up with Germany’s Ikotec to create a top quality, innovative and price competitive lift,” adds Morgan. “Users love this automotive lift because it’s fast and easy to move around. No more lying on your back!”

Partners are now invited to distribute the innovative Hoffman Mini-Lift.

“Our website has a dedicated page that outlines all the features of the Hoffman Mini-Lift. It also includes a video demonstration and other useful information,” says Morgan. “Anyone interested in partnering with us can contact us directly.”

About Hoffman Services

Hoffman Services is one of the oldest and largest hydraulic lift, heavy duty lift and garage equipment suppliers in the United States. It has a reputation for quality, knowledge, and reliability and works with some of the biggest companies in the world. Hoffman Services provides all types of lifting equipment and excels in the area of heavy duty equipment. It can assist with in-ground car, bus and truck lifts as well as surface-mounted and portable automotive electric lifts. In business since 1926, Hoffman Services is a company built on trust. For a demonstration, visit http://www.hoffmanservices.com/mini-lift

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Don’t Be Left Behind This Holiday Season

20 Jul

The December holiday season is probably the last thing on the minds of facility managers. Their to-do list is more likely to be about air conditioners and keeping cool than creating a cool yule. But as experienced facility managers know, now is exactly the time to be thinking and planning for December. If Christmas decorations normally fall into your ‘too hard’ basket, have you thought about using a decorating service?

Why holiday decorations are necessary

You might know the experience of walking into an office that has drab and uninteresting decorations. Old tinsel is strung from the ceiling with a couple of fraying baubles. It’s the opposite of the holiday spirit. Classy and fun decorations add warmth and spirit to a building improving the mood for visitors and workers alike. It’s an opportunity to freshen up a space and give it a new ambience. And in an era when everyone else is decking the halls, you don’t want to be left behind.

According to a 2006 survey by the International Facility Management Association, 93% of organizations said they decorate for a variety of holidays with 85% planning to decorate for Christmas. The challenge is creating something fresh and distinctive each year. Not only that, many spaces are large and require strategic planning and implementation for their holiday decorations. It’s why using a decorating service could be the solution to your problem. Facility managers use specialists for other tasks in the building – an electrician to fix the power, for example. The same principle can be applied to holiday decorations with managers able to delegate the job to people with expertise, passion and know-how.

Rent Rather than Buy Decorations

If the prospect of buying decorations is beyond your budget, there is an option to rent. The advantages of renting decorations include alignment with latest trends, outsourcing installation, and a fresh look and feel each year. Prices are very competitive. With many choices available, a decorating specialist is able to guide you through a range of options and help select the best one for your facility. And while the Christmas tree is generally the focal point for decorations, a decorating service can suggest several ways to freshen up and enhance this decorating staple and incorporate other holiday themes.

When it comes to indoor environments, artificial trees are a popular choice but it’s important to have one that reflects your company image. Quality is the key. Don’t let a cheap tree send the wrong message. Other considerations include tree size, placement, and accessories. Some of your existing decorations could be added to rented ones and given a new lease of life. Decorating services can suggest many tricks and strategies to maximize impact and minimize price.

When It’s All Over

When the festive season finishes, many facility managers have the task of removing their decorations. If you use a decorating service, the job is outsourced. It’s one less thing to worry about in your busy schedule. Not only that but the decorations are stored off-site leaving more room for other items.

A holiday decorating service is an ideal way to create a contemporary festive feel and ambience in your facility. With most facility managers untrained and uninterested in holiday decorating, contracting a holiday decorating service makes sense. And while most managers understand the importance of decorations, many put it down the list of priorities. Sort your decoration strategy now by getting in touch with a professional holiday decorating service.

For more information, visit http://www.hoffmandesigngroup.com

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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society – 2011-2012 City Flex Wind Series

20 Jul

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) is pleased to announce its 2011/2012 City Flex Wind Series featuring exceptional artists at community venues throughout the city. Experience these world-class performers at affordable prices.

Clarinetist, Anthony McGill, performed at President Obama’s inauguration and is one of the top wind players of his generation. He’ll be joined by veteran violist Michael Tree, from the Guarneri Quartet, and rising star pianist, Anna Polonsky, for a special all-Brahms program at the American Philosophical Society on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 3pm.

Grammy-nominated flutist, Joshua Smith, captivates audiences with his “superlative control” and “breathtaking sensitivity.” Appointed Principal Flute of the Cleveland Orchestra at age 20, Smith is equally at home as a leading soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. Entitled “Day and Night, I Call Only Love,” Smith’s PCMS recital debut with pianist, Christina Dahl, features a feast of romantic and modern compositions including rarely-heard gems by Elliott Carter, Robert Schumann and Carl Reinecke. The concert takes place at the American Philosophical Society on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at 8pm.

The Philharmonic Winds of New York features five key players from the wind section of the world-famous New York Philharmonic. Known for their infectious sense of fun, energy, musicality and virtuosity, these “musical ambassador’s” for the New York Philharmonic make their Philadelphia debut at the Independence Seaport Museum in a program that includes Reicha, Balcomb, Villa-Lobos and Françaix. The concert is on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 3pm.

ABOUT PCMS
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) aims to serve and enrich audiences with a compelling variety of chamber music and recital programs performed by exceptional international and Philadelphia-based artists. Concerts take place at the intimate Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center as well as other center city venues. PCMS also promotes new music and music education, collaborating with regional cultural and educational institutions.

For more information about PCMS’ 2011-12 Season, contact Erik Petersons at 215.569.8587 or email pr@pcmsconcerts.org

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Historical Documents and the Presidential Autopen

19 Jul

When President Obama was on a weeklong state visit to France in May 2011, the US Patriot Act was about to expire with Congress still to pass aspects of the legislation. Government staffers were ready to board a plane with the documents to get the President’s signature but as debate stretched on, they were unable to get to France in time. A bill doesn’t become law until it has the Presidential signature and the expiration deadline was edging closer and closer.

In this case, history was made with the President using an autopen to sign the bill into law. Autopens have existed for some time and are widely used on many government documents: it would be impossible for the President to sign every bit of correspondence that comes across his desk. But legislation was always considered sacrosanct and the actual Presidential hand has always been used to make the law official. That is, until now.

Some Republicans have questioned the validity of using the autopen. Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution has been referenced that says a bill “…be presented to the president of the United States; if he approve he shall sign it.” Whitehouse staff responded with a 2005 memo from the Justice Department that stated, “…the president need not personally perform the physical act of affixing his signature to a bill to sign it.”

According to historical document specialists, The Raab Collection, the autopen precedent is not modern. “Abraham Lincoln signed military commissions (appointments of officers during the Civil War) but he left it to a printed signature to release all soldiers who had fulfilled their service – a so-called discharge document,” says Nathan Raab of the Raab Collection.

The practice of presidential proxy signing, which applies to both secretary and machine, dates back two centuries. Starting in Washington’s presidency, every ship coming into an American port had to have a passport and these were signed by the President. In time, the practice changed and presidential authorization was no longer required. Andrew Jackson, in his second term, became so overwhelmed with signing grants of land in the growing West that he ceased signing them himself. Land grants dated after November 1833 bear the President’s name but in another hand.

The autopen debate raises interesting questions. In an electronic age where many people use electronic signatures on legal documents, what is the most appropriate means of authentication? From credit cards to social security cards, is a signature the best way to verify that a person is who they claim to be? It also poses interesting questions for collectors of historical documents.

“Since the machine uses an actual pen, and is an exact copy of the President’s signature, authentication is a different process,” says Nathan Raab. “There are known autopen patterns and these can reveal autopen copies. Likewise, the autopen creates small tell-tales in some but not all cases. The questions become: who is watching the machine? Who is verifying that the copy seen by the President matches the final signed? Are these people similarly vested with authority by the President? Does the President sign another authentic copy when he returns? Does he review the final copy?”

These are questions yet to be answered.

About the Raab Collection

The Raab Collection has handled many important historical autographs and has represented the families of many famous Americans including Thomas Jefferson, Dwight Eisenhower, and Gerald Ford. For more information visit http://www.raabcollection.com

 

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Promotional Marketing Product Company adds a line of Quick Shipping Poly Products to Online Store Site

12 Jul

Sales Packaging Inc. is excited to announce that they now offer a stock line of environmentally friendly poly items that can be shipped quickly

Marlton, NJ. (July 11, 2011) — Larry Joseph, President of Sales Packaging Inc., is proud to announce a new line of QUICK SHIPPING, environmentally friendly poly products have been added to our online store http://store.salespack.com.

These polypropylene binders, covers, cases, files, envelopes, folios and folders are available in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Undecorated items can be shipped within two working days from receiving your online order and if you are interested adding a one or two color logo, we can do this in just under two weeks. Since these items are in stock, the minimum quantity for undecorated or foil stamped products is only 120 units.

Products in our Epoly line are made from minimum 25% post-consumer materials and minimum 25% post-industrial materials. Some additional highlights of our Epoly line are all products are weather, stain & tear resistant and ALL items are recyclable!

Make a big impression with these long lasting stock polypropylene binders, covers, cases, files, envelopes or folios. All are great for
• Trade Shows
• Events
• Seminars
• Meetings
• Conferences
• And more!

For the past 23 years, Sales Packaging has been a leading provider of innovative custom binders and marketing packaging for businesses. Sales Packaging Inc. prides itself in providing the best quality products and superb customer service for over two decades.

About Sales Packaging Since 1988, Sales Packaging Inc. has been supplying high quality and affordable marketing collateral for all businesses. Our marketing materials include custom binders and boxes, slipcases, pocket folders and point of purchase displays among others. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. To find out more information or to place an order, please visit our store site at http://store.salespack.com or our main website at http://www.salespack.com

Contact:
Larry Joseph, President
Sales Packaging Inc.
800-654-6660

http://www.salespack.com

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Hoffman Mini-Lift Accessories Revolutionizing Garage and Auto-Shops

8 Jul

Newark, NJ, July 8, 2011: Heavy-duty lift company, Hoffman Services, is revolutionizing the operation of garages and auto-shops with the popular Hoffman Mini-Lift. Fast and easy to use, the Hoffman Mini-Lift can carry up to 5000 pounds and has accessories that make car repairs more streamlined and efficient.

Shop Crane

Hoffman Services can supply the following Hoffman Mini-Lift accessories:

•Shop Crane – an easy-to-use crane that allows users to remove engines from small cars.

•Spring Compressor – enables users to replace struts on cars.

•Transmission Adapter Head – quickly attaches to the lift to remove and install the transmission, fuel tank and transfer cage.

•Universal Adapter – a rubber accessory that allows you to lift the car’s frame from any point.

“We are very excited to be offering these Hoffman Mini-Lift accessories,” says Matthew Morgan of Hoffman Services. “The Mini-Lift is already versatile and easy-to-use and these accessories make car repairs even easier.”

The Hoffman Mini-Lift was sourced because of customer demand. “We supply quality heavy duty lifts and users wanted that same quality of lift for home garages and auto-shops. The Hoffman Mini-Lift is a quality product with a reasonable price tag and users love it,” adds Morgan.

About Hoffman Services

Hoffman Services  is one of the oldest and largest hydraulic lift, heavy-duty lift and garage equipment suppliers in the United States. It has a reputation for quality, knowledge, and reliability and works with some of the biggest companies in the world. Hoffman Services provides all types of lifting equipment and excels in the area of heavy-duty equipment. It can assist with in-ground car, bus and truck lifts as well as surface-mounted and portable automotive electric lifts. In business since 1926, Hoffman Services is a company built on trust. Visit http://www.hoffmanservices.com for more information.

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Potomac Photonics to Present Webinar for MEMS Industry Group on New Prototyping Technologies

8 Jul

Lanham, MD, July 8, 2011: Laser micromachining company, Potomac Photonics, will present a webinar in the highly popular MEMS Industry Group [MIG] Education series. Scheduled for Thursday August 25 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, the interactive presentation, “New Prototyping Technologies Reduce Time to Market”, will explain how new prototyping technologies can assist in commercialization of miniaturized products for a large number of high technology market segments.

Potomac Co-founder, Sarah Boisvert, will highlight two new technologies and reveal how they are being applied to prototyping. The first case study will outline the operation of SensiDock™, based upon National Science Foundation-funded R&D at Potomac. This Small Business Innovative Research project combines laser micromachining and other microfabrication techniques to quickly create packaging platforms for MEMS, sensors, microelectronics, and other miniaturized devices.

The second case study will discuss work done in the Texas MicroFactory at the Automation and Robotics Research Institute at the University of Texas/Arlington. The Texas MicroFactory was recently featured on CNBC for its innovation in micro-manufacturing. Two additional case studies will discuss the role of simulation in accelerating time to market.

To register for this free webinar, go to: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/266994310
MEMS Industry Group® (MIG) is the trade association advancing MEMS across global markets.  Potomac Photonics is a Corporate Member of MIG.

About Potomac Photonics

For over 25 years, Potomac Photonics has been a leader in micro-fabrication, helping companies develop miniature products and bring them to market. Utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing technology, Potomac has been recognized by both commercial and government agencies for innovation in areas such as medical device manufacturing and electronics fabrication. Potomac’s high-tech facility, located in Lanham, MD, is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified. Visit the Potomac Photonics website at http://www.Potomac-laser.com

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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Announces 2011-12 City Flex Recital Series

6 Jul

Philadelphia, July 6, 2011: The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) is pleased to announce it’s 2011/2012 City Flex Recital Series featuring exceptional artists at community venues throughout the city. These world-class performers can be enjoyed at affordable prices.

Philadelphia Chamber Music SocietyPraised by The Wall Street Journal as “a most mature and sensitive pianist,” Chinese-born pianist, Di Wu, continues to build her reputation as an elegant and exciting musician. Her PCMS debut at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 at 3pm features French masterpieces by Debussy and Ravel and includes Franz Liszt’s keyboard adaptation of the waltz from Gounod’s opera Faust.

A cellist with a “superior sense of style” (Strad), Curtis graduate and Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, Sophie Shao, is one of the leading cellists of her generation. Based in New York, where she appears with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Shao returns to the Curtis Institute for her PCMS debut on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 3pm. She will team with acclaimed accompanist, Ieva Jokubaviciute, for a recital featuring works by Beethoven, Kirchner, Janacek and Brahms.

Since his triumph at the Naumburg International Piano Competition three decades ago, Philadelphia-born, Cologne-based pianist, Peter Orth, has attracted attention for the virtuosity and artistry of his playing. “For sheer excitement, he is difficult to surpass,” says The New York Sun. Orth’s homecoming recital at the American Philosophical Society on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 8pm features a seriously challenging repertoire by Ravel, Stravinsky and Liszt.

About PCMS
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) aims to serve and enrich audiences with a compelling variety of chamber music and recital programs performed by exceptional international and Philadelphia-based artists. Concerts take place at the intimate Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center as well as other center city venues.  PCMS also promotes new music and music education, collaborating with regional cultural and educational institutions. For more information visit http://www.pcmsconcerts.org

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