LXE Introduces Bluetooth® Ring Scanner and Enhances HX2 Wearable Computer. New 8650 Wearable Bluetooth Device Delivers Comfortable Bar Code Scanning for Mobile Workers (14338)
ATLANTA – LXE Inc., the mobile logistics business of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), announces the introduction of the 8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanner for use by mobile workers in a multitude of supply-chain environments. The small, lightweight 8650 ring scanner rests on the finger, with the Bluetooth module worn comfortably on the back of the hand or the wrist. The Bluetooth module pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled handheld, wearable, fixed-station or vehicle-mount computer and reliably transmits critical data from up to 30 feet away. This gives the operator the unprecedented movement necessary to perform bar code reading tasks quickly and in comfort.

Turning New Ideas Into Jobs (14280)
The growing popularity of business incubators may play a key role in breeding new positions for the manufacturing industry

Conserve Time and Eliminate Unnecessary Foot Travel with a Mobile Powered Workstation by Newcastle Systems (14245)
Newcastle Systems’ NB Series Mobile Powered Workstations are designed to hold and power a variety of equipment that includes computers, industrial printers, barcode scanners and more. This provides a fully mobile workstation that allows operators to perform their tasks wirelessly in a facility, warehouse or distribution center. Typical applications for the NB Series include inventory management, mobile ondemand label printing, shipping & receiving, and cross docking.

Consona Corporation Announces Acquisition of Configuration Solutions Inc. Configuration Solutions Complements Consona ERP Product Lines and Strengthens To-Order Manufacturing Expertise in the ERP Software Market (14229)
Indianapolis (Vocus) -- Consona Corporation (Consona), a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software and services for the enterprise, has acquired substantially all assets of Configuration Solutions, Inc. Configuration Solutions, headquartered in Portage, Mich., is a leader in the development of product configuration solutions for to-order manufacturers.

Continental Launches Production of Lithium-Ion Battery (14210)
HANOVER and REGENSBURG, Germany, The international automotive supplier Continental will launch first-time volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of the present year. It will be used in the Mercedes S 400 BlueHYBRID. "This marks an important innovation for Continental as supplier of battery systems. In the next few years we will be launching production of further lithium-ion energy storage devices for mild- and full-hybrid and electric-powered vehicles," says Continental Executive Board member Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

AK Steel Board Approves Long-Term Agreement for Coke and Electrical Power AK Steel Board Approves Long-Term Agreement for Coke and Electrical Power. Says SunCoke Energy, Inc. Project Is Subject To Certain Contingencies (14186)
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, -- AK Steel (NYSE:AKS) its board of directors has approved a 20-year supply contract with SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SunCoke) to provide AK Steel with metallurgical-grade coke and electrical power. The coke and power will come from a new facility to be constructed, owned and operated by SunCoke adjacent to AK Steel's Middletown (OH) Works.

FARO's New Photon 3-D Laser Scanner; Enhances Performance, Image Clarity (14181)
LAKE MARY, FL., FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) the world leader in portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, announced the launch of its new family of 3-D Laser Scanners called Photon 80 and Photon 20. The new Photons, which replace the Company’s Laser Scanner LS 880, 840 and 420, offer greater clarity, accuracy and portability.

UE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES NEW ULTRAPROBE® 3,000 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION SYSTEM (14169)
The Ultraprobe 3,000 ultrasonic detection system is a versatile inspection instrument for cutting energy waste and improving uptime while saving money, and improving the environment. According to its manufacturer, UE Systems of Elmsford, NY, the Ultraprobe 3000 has been designed to promote quick, easy surveys with accurate results. The 3000 has also been labeled a “green” instrument for its ability to accurately detect energy waste, helping to reduce a plant’s carbon footprint. Understanding the importance of energy efficient plant operations, UE Systems is confident the 3000 will significantly impact energy conservation by locating compressed air and steam trap leaks as well as faulty steam traps, which can lead to millions of dollars in plant savings this year.

New Diesel Air Compressor Pumps Up The Power (14158)
Next Generation Power, a manufacturer of ultra-compact generators for marine, RV and industrial applications, now offers a heavy-duty Diesel Air Compressor. Originally only custom-built, the innovative compressor created such high demand that Next Gen now has developed a standard line.

SETRA SYSTEMS INTRODUCES THE NEW MICRO-CAL™ MODEL 869 AND EXPERT SYSTEM ULTRA-LOW PRESSURE AND DOCUMENTING CALIBRATORS. Features Automatic Testing and Calibration of Setra’s 269 and SRPM (14156)
Boxborough, Mass.-- Setra Systems, designer and manufacturer of pressure measurement devices, introduces the newly updated Micro-Cal Model 869 and Expert System, Ultra-Low Pressure and Documenting Calibrators. The Model 869 calibrators’ additional features include a new Li-Ion battery pack, reduced weight (2 lbs lighter), a universal charging plug for different electrical outlets, and a new plug-in that allows charging while lid is closed.