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 TechMESH knitted wire gaskets by Leader Tech. >Story AR Receives ISO 9001:2008 CertificationAR RF/Microwave Instrumentation of Souderton, Pennsylvania has passed the rigorous standards for quality management systems to earn recertification to the newest ISO standard, ISO 9001:2008. Maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, and administered by accreditation and certification bodies, ISO 9001 is by far the world's most established quality framework for companies of all kinds and sizes. It is currently being used by more than 3/4 million organizations in 161 countries. It sets a global standard not only for quality management systems, but for management systems in general. Having earned this latest recertification, AR has again demonstrated its commitment to continuous improvement and to bringing out the best in every facet of its operations. AR Competitive Edge products supply a multitude of unique RF solutions to customers around the world. The company's limitless support network reaches the far corners of the globe. Navigate to IEEE International Symposium on EMCCoordinates 26° 05' 55" N, 80° 07' 22" W The largest international gathering of EMC professional will take place at the IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida during the week of 25 to 30 July 2010. It is the 51st year of this event to share the latest information on EMC, and network with new and old members of the EMC Society and many others. Experience, too, Fort Lauderdale with waves of relaxation as you discover a fresh and casual blue wavy beach world filled with megayachts, alfresco dining, outlet shopping, eco-adventure, arts and beyond from Hollywood in the south to Pompano and Deerfield Beach in the north, to the exotic Everglades. The symposium week starts on Sunday 25 July with check in and or registration putting you ready to join the workshops that start at 8:30 AM on Monday 26 July. The technical committee has accepted 20 workshops; half will be given on Monday, the other half on Friday (30 July). The core of the technical program will be the presentation of technical papers on Tuesday to Thursday (27 to 29 July) during 5 concurrent sessions. Below is a list of sessions and number of papers:
New for 2010 is the format for poster papers. The poster papers session is broken up into two sessions that occur in two special aisles in the exhibit hall. Part 1 is Tuesday starting at 8:30 AM to Wednesday at noon and Part 2 Wednesday at 1 PM to Thursday at 1 PM. Meet and talk with the authors for part one on Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 and Part 2 on Thursday at Noon to 1 PM. The author's paper will be graphically illustrated on a display board. The attendees will be rating the presentations for the most creative illustrations. Awards for creativity will be made at the luncheon. Concurrent throughout the week are a number of collateral meetings. The various Technical Committees (TC) sponsor open breakfast or lunch time meetings. Hot TC meetings are TC-2 EMC Measurements Committee, TC-5 High Power Electromagnetic Committee, and TC-11 Nanotechnology Committee. The EMC Society hosts meetings to promote interchange with other groups that are involved in EMC Requirements, Testing Methods, EMC Process, Professional and Lab Certifications, and Government. There are also many industry meetings for certification bodies, manufacturers, educators. For the most up-to-date list of meetings check on this link The 2010 EMC Symposium has taken over the entire Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The ground floor features a huge 250,000 square foot exhibit hall with over 200 exhibit booths and 100 exhibitors, registration area and open public meetings. The second floor features the five concurrent technical sessions and Global University. The latter is a special extra to the symposium where international professors will provide 20 in-depth hours of training on EMC principals (see http://emc2010.org/index.php?id=2 for details). The third floor features a special Product Safety Engineering Society Colloquium (see http://emc2010.org/index.php?id=188). Professional networking opportunities abound at the 2010 event! On Monday and Thursday nights are Hospitality Nights with hospitality suites sponsored by our exhibitors. On Tuesday night a Welcome Reception will be held for all participants to meet old colleagues and make new acquaintances. On Wednesday night a Gala will be held on the Atlantic Beach of the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel to give all participants a break from the intense technical exchange. On Thursday an Awards Luncheon will be held in the Convention Center Ballroom to recognize those professionals who have contributed their volunteer time, best papers and leadership in the field of EMC. Lunch time on Tuesday and Wednesday also will feature an engineer talent showcase where colleagues will share their musical talents in the exhibit hall break area. All these events to meet, greet and share with other participants are included in the full registration. Fort Lauderdale is a vacation destination in the U.S. The committee has picked a series of symposium-hosted tours and convention center concierge (popular with tourist) tours. The tours are open to attendees, guest, children, spouses, and family members. A special "Companion Club" is available to add access to a convention center suite with food, refreshments, comfortable seating and tickets to the reception. On Saturday 31 July there is the option of joining a post-symposium Carnival Cruise to the exotic western Caribbean. See this link for all the details: http://emc2010.org/index.php?id=26. The 2010 International Symposium on EMC offers the most comprehensive program of technical information, concurrent professional meetings, and networking. Register for the event by going to the |
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