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Commercial Roadway Safety

ASHA Helps Parents Manage Technology Use

By Augustin Leung, Vice President, CUB Elecparts, Inc.

The NSC reported that 8.5 percent of fatalities are classified as “distraction-affected” by NHTSA. However, Heidi King of the NHTSA said the true number is probably higher. The reality is that on today’s roadways, drivers and pedestrians are more and more distracted. Factors such as connected devices, social media, streaming media and entertainment options make it easier, day by day. So does that mean that we, ourselves, are the reason that we have more accidents? Does that mean that we should also be charged with the responsibility to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways? According to the National Safety Council, 2018 did result in a slight reduction of fatalities by 1 percent. This is a positive move, as 2017 was one of the worst years on record in the last decade. But what else can we do? Technology seems to be the root of the problem; perhaps it can also be our savior as well. Just as much as there are products to distract us, there are also products to help us when we are

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An interview with Joseph Cerquone, Director of Public Relations, American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association.

CEDN: The American-Speech-LanguageAssociation (ASHA) has been exhibiting annually at CES for more than a decade. In your view, what major changes have occurred with respect to safe and healthy usage of popular technology?

JC: There has been considerable change. When we first exhibited, personal digital technology was still very novel. It was all about using and enjoying the devices without much thought given to the impact of unsafe behavior, and how it could negatively affect hearing and speech. In fact, a lot of users probably didn’t even know that how they were using the devices was unsafe. In those days, ASHA was one of the very few voices raising concern. Now, not

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AccuVision-3D from Arslan Automotive

Help Your Business Grow with USPS By Tim Costello, Acting Vice President of Sales, USPS

The United States Postal Service was established in 1775 with the goal of connecting American citizens and helping grow commerce. Mail has been a valuable tool for nearly 250 years, and in today’s digitally connected world, USPS continues to grow and innovate to better meet this goal. This is particularly vital to the growth and success of the consumer electronics industry. As consumers become more reliant on the convenience of ecommerce purchases and more connected to their digital devices, USPS is working to be a valuable business partner in meeting customer demand. Whether you need to communicate directly with prospective and current customers or get products into your customers’ hands, mailing and shipping solutions from USPS can help you meet your needs. In the past year, we have innovated our digital offerings to include tools like Informed Delivery, which adds a free digital impression to every mail piece businesses send out, and Informed Visibility, which

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As vehicles are getting more sophisticated, so is the way we repair them. The industry is evolving at an exponential pace and shops that want to stay in business must also evolve and fulfill the OEM and industry certification requirements. There is thus the need to be well equipped to handle the new challenges. A Pulse MIG/MAG welder, a resistance spot welder and a 3D measuring system, among other tools, are essentials for every shop going forward. Arslan Automotive Canada Ltd., a 37-plus year supplier and manufacturer for National PBE distributors in Canada, is introducing its line-up of new equipment. The company has made the decision to make its AccuVision-3D measuring system available to all North American shops – a real game changer! AccuVision-3D is the quickest, most accurate and least complicated measuring system on the market. It is excellent for estimating and repair, no calibration needed, just point and measure. Measure anywhere and print or save the report in minutes. Continued on Page 37

Oser Communications Group

AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH CES

Commercial Roadway Safety

ASHA Helps Parents Manage Technology Use

By Augustin Leung, Vice President, CUB Elecparts, Inc.

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An interview with Joseph Cerquone, Director of Public Relations, American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association.

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Help Your Business Grow with USPS By Tim Costello, Acting Vice President of Sales, USPS

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Trinseo Offers Range of Sustainable Solutions for CE Applications Some of the biggest names in consumer electronics have been clear about their commitment to sustainability. They’ve gravitated to it as a top priority for several reasons, including the need to protect scarce resources, an opportunity to make an environmental impact and consumer pressure. As a global plastics supplier to the consumer electronics industry, Trinseo has been working with OEMs and product designers to address the challenge of incorporating sustainability objectives into their applications – and there’s

always more than one solution. Trinseo offers a unique blend of traditional rigid and soft-touch plastics including PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PS and TPEs. It also provides solutions focused specifically on sustainability objectives with solutions ranging from polycarbonate and PC/ABS-containing recycled content, to bio-based TPEs as fossilbased alternatives, to custom solutions with eco-friendly alternative materials, to working with raw material suppliers who source using sustainable practices. According to Trinseo, its post-con-

Dardashti Gaming Chair Debuts from Atlantic Meet the Dardashti Gaming Chair. Atlantic’s award-winning, world-class car seat designer utilized his 25 years of experience to create a commercial grade, next-gen gaming chair. Inspired by today’s high-end performance vehicles, the goal was to provide the highest design value considering comfort, performance and aesthetics. Start with a solid steel frame atop a nylon five-star performance base. Add sports car inspired cold-cured foam bucket seats and meticulously cover with deluxe PU leather. Unlike entry level

gaming chairs with pillows, integrate a dynamic 2-inch lumbar curve support and an oversized headrest, both with cold-cured foam cushions. Design the component parts to comfortably support 350 pounds. The result is a commercial grade gaming chair designed for long gaming sessions that is built to last and backed by a three-year warranty. Optimum ergonomics result in a superior, comfort-first design. Coldcured foam cushioned seat, chair back, lumbar and head rest cradle the occupant, adjusting to body movement. The high

Consumer Electronics Daily News sumer recycled (PCR) content-containing resins are especially appealing to consumer electronics manufacturers who are using them for a variety of applications including portable device housings, accessories, smart home speakers and connected home appliances. PCR content is of course the scrap or waste from consumer applications that is reclaimed, reprocessed and used again in new applications. With its EMERGE™ ECO Advanced Resins, Trinseo has mastered the process of combining virgin and PCR Continued on Page 37

density cold-cured foam has air pockets placed throughout the cushion, enhancing comfort and performance. The eightway adjustable, cushioned arm rests are designed to provide ultimate long-term comfort. With four inches of travel, arm rests can be lowered out of the elbow zone or raised up for perfect support. Gamers can quickly recline up to 185 degrees to relieve stress during long sessions. Designed to accommodate all users, back tension and height are adjustable. Continued on Page 37

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Smart Parents for the Connected Home By Kari Strenfel, AcuRite Meteorologist

As a homeowner and a mother of two young kids, I need to stay informed of the changing conditions in and around our home. Multitasking parents have the laundry going while the baby sleeps in the nursery and the preschooler plays out back ... am I right? With the help of AcuRite sensors, it’s easy to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the whole family. I can monitor the baby’s

room to ensure ideal temperature and humidity for a safe sleeping environment, keep an eye on the UV index to know when to get those rascals out back to reapply the sunscreen, all from the convenience of my smartphone. With all AcuRite sensors communicating to AcuRite Access™, which is plugged into my router, all the data is pushed in real time to the My AcuRite app. This allows for remote monitoring, so I can simply check the My AcuRite app even when we are

Matias Makes Worthy Successor to Discontinued Wired Aluminum Keyboard The Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard for Mac has a built-in USB 2.0 hub and precision volume dial. “When the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad was released in 2017, the original wired model was discontinued. Our Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard is more than suitable. It captures the essence of the original – and even improves on it, with the addition of a precision volume dial,” said Edgar Matias, Chief Executive Officer of Matias. “In 2018 and 2019, we launched

additional wired aluminum models that are RGB backlit, meaning that you can have backlighting in the color of your choice, providing more options than ever,” said Matias. “We’ll also have new models launching at CES.” The keyboard is available in a wide range of international layouts (US, EU, Asian) and can be ordered now. The Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard is available for $59 (US) from Matias and authorized resellers. The Matias RGB Backlit Wired Aluminum Keyboard is available for $99 (US).

Controlled Pyrolysis Cleaning Furnace from Pollution Control Pollution Control’s industrial cleaning furnaces (burn-off ovens) cover the entire spectrum of thermal stripping and heat cleaning technology. Safe and effective, they are capable of handling any combustible that can legally be removed with heat. Widely used in industry, Pollution Control burn-off ovens safely remove polymers, paints, powder coatings, adhesives, grease, insulation and chemicals from paint hangers and racks, engine blocks, electric motors, extrusion screws, breaker plates, dies, nozzles and many other metal parts and tooling. Virtually pollution-free, the company’s patented Controlled Pyrolysis® process eliminates all hydrocarbon emissions, and the use of

dangerous chemical strippers and other toxic materials. In today’s competitive manufacturing marketplace, production lines must be super efficient and pristine. Changes in process materials or colors, the build-up of polymers or simple routine maintenance require that equipment be thoroughly cleaned before it is returned to production. Repetitive manual cleaning will in time result in physical damage, not to mention injury to employees. Chemicals and abrasives may pose serious health and environmental consequences. Controlled Pyrolysis is a gentle process that extends the life of parts and tooling. Operating at 800-1,000 degrees

Allin Interactive DigiPublic Digital Signage Platform Activated at Wind Creek Properties Allin Interactive has announced the activation of its DigiPublic™ digital signage platform at two Wind Creek Hospitality properties. The implementation of Allin’s DigiPublic signage solution at Wind Creek Atmore, Alabama and Renaissance Aruba marks a significant milestone in Allin’s 25-year history of developing and deploying dynamic interactive solutions for the hospitality marketplace. “We are extremely pleased that Wind Creek Hospitality elected to be the first major client for our DigiPublic solution,” stated John Troutwine, President of Allin

Interactive. “And the nature of these deployments allowed us to showcase our ability to integrate with back-of-house third-party systems to display the right content at the right time on the right displays.” “We selected Allin DigiPublic as our go-forward signage platform because, quite simply, it offered the best combination of functionality, flexibility and price from an experienced interactive technology provider,” said John Enriquez, Chief Information Officer at Wind Creek Hospitality. “Now that we have imple-

traveling or away from home to keep updated on the conditions at home. For those with smart speakers, My AcuRite is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it even easier to access indoor or outdoor conditions. I often find myself asking – “Hey Alexa, ask my AcuRite for the indoor temperature.” I’ve also set up alerts through My AcuRite to notify me if water is detected under the kitchen sink – let me tell you Matias makes other keyboards as well, and has been manufacturing keyboards for over 15 years. The Matias Backlit Wireless Aluminum Keyboard, which comes in silver or space gray, is a highend slim aluminum keyboard with number pad. It has the ability to pair to four different devices and easily switch between them. It features backlighting, with 10 levels of brightness control. The keyboard has two rechargeable batteries: one for the keyboard operation itself that lasts up to a year before needing to be recharged, and a separate one for the backlighting that lasts up to two weeks before needing to be recharged. This Fahrenheit, pyrolysis converts organic-based materials into a carbon-based smoke. The smoke is then passed through a 1,500 degree Fahrenheit afterburner, exiting the exhaust stack as odorless and harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide. Advanced control systems maintain a low oxygen atmosphere that fully protects the tooling being cleaned. It’s easyto-operate self-adjusting controls reduce labor cost and machinery downtime, and its automatic time cycles ensure the oven runs only long enough to clean parts. The history of Pollution Control is the history of “burn-off” ovens. Peyton Simpson, the company’s Founder, designed his first burn-off furnace in 1970 for a neighboring business needing mented at a large scale at Wind Creek Atmore and a smaller scale at Renaissance Aruba, I can report that we are extremely satisfied with the performance and operability of the Allin platform.” The DigiPublic signage solution is managed by Allin’s browser-based DigiManager™ content management portal, which is the same back-end system that drives Allin DigiHD ITV and the Allin DigiMobile application for guest mobile devices. DigiPublic offers a touchscreen kiosk mode and a non-interactive signage mode. In the Wind Creek Hospitality deployments, Allin activated 107 noninteractive signs at Wind Creek Atmore

how much that helped when we had a clogged disposal which led to a leak from the dishwasher! Simplify your life and improve your multitasking skills with AcuRite sensors and the My AcuRite app. Shop indoor and outdoor home sensors and create your custom system: www.acurite.com/ personal-weather-stations.html.

For more information, go to www .acurite.com.

ensures that you can keep typing even if your backlight battery gets drained. Matias is also known for its high-performance mechanical keyboards, made with its own mechanical switches. Mechanical keyboards made by Matias include the classic Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac, the Quiet Pro Keyboard (which gives you mechanical typing without the noise normally associated with mechanical keyboards) and the separated Ergo Pro Keyboard, for the ultimate in ergonomic typing and comfort.

For more information, go to www.matias.ca or stop by booth #36817.

to comply with new emission standards. The success of that first furnace launched Pollution Control Products Company in 1971. Today, the company is run by Peyton’s daughter, Jo Simpson, and Pollution Control is the recognized leader in the sales and service of burn-off ovens, with over 9,000 installations in 45 countries around the world. Pollution Control is eager to prove its capabilities. Send any metal part that needs to be cleaned and the company will run a test clean at no charge, and return the part to you to determine if its technology will be of value to you.

For more information, call sales at 214.358.1539 or go to www.pcpconline.com. and 28 non-interactive signs at Renaissance Aruba, all with the ability to execute “jackpot winner” video content overrides triggered by the on-site gaming systems. In addition, casino staff can trigger “countdown/drawing” content overrides and “emergency” content overrides. The system supports dynamic grouping of displays and data-driven templates, and offers a comprehensive template builder in addition to traditional playlist building/scheduling. The system is also directly integrated with LG digital signage displays, which eliminates the need for an external player, as well as BrightSign players. For more information, www.allin.com.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Murata: Spotlight On Data Center Power An interview with Scott Klettke, Director of Business Development, Murata’s Connectivity Business Unit.

CEDN: Can you lend high-level perspective on the data center market?

SK: The industry is massive, complex and completely dynamic. As 5G, cloud, edge data deployment and AI applications gain significant traction, the demand for data centers soars. With that comes the need for advanced power management solutions. Consider this – it is estimated that four percent of our global energy consumption happens at the data center level. That is a massive swath. CEDN: What is the opportunity?

SK: Energy use is a major cost to operate

a datacenter. That is why many facilities are located where costs are lower, like the Pacific Northwest that has substantial hydro options or in cooler areas where A/C costs can be mitigated due to heat generated by processors, power supplies, etc. Given that, anything that we can do to improve efficiency will positively impact the market’s trajectory and benefit all stakeholders.

CEDN: What is Murata’s competency that can improve data centers’ efficiency?

SK: As a global technology leader, we approach this opportunity like we do all others – as engineering, packaging and material experts focused on innovation, collaboration and integration. If you follow Murata, you know that we con-

Add Compact Fingerprint Functionality to Your Product Line By Jeff Brown, Vice President of Sales, SecuGen Corporation

What is the U10-SF? The U10-SF is an ultra-slim standalone fingerprint sensor module. It is designed for OEMs and developers to embed into a wide variety of compact hardware products that require fingerprint biometric functionality. Examples include mobile devices, ATMs, POS devices, access control systems, lock boxes, safes and nearly anything that could benefit from the added security and convenience of biometrics. It comes preloaded with SecuGen’s Fingerprint Management System software that allows it to be used right out of the box to capture fingerprint images, extract templates, enroll, search and match fingerprints all in one device.

What is special about the U10-SF? The U10-SF provides the tools and tech-

nologies that allow for the rapid and efficient development of a wide variety of embedded fingerprint solutions where high quality, rugged design, and affordability are key factors. It is the world’s smallest programmable optical fingerprint module of its kind and is FBI certified for image quality set by the FIPS 201, PIV and Mobile ID FAP 10 specifications. With high image quality, you can be assured of greater accuracy and reliability which is especially needed for sensitive and secure applications.

What’s inside the module? The core of the U10-SF sensor module is the U10, a rugged, high image quality optical fingerprint sensor. This sensor also features an integrated Single Board Computer that contains a 1 GHz CPU, a fully programmable Linux system, SecuGen’s fingerprint matching SDK,

Bowling Brings Profitability and Guests to Casino Resorts Bowling is changing the landscape of what a destination casino resort can look like, according to Adam Saks, Chief Operating Officer of UltraStar Multitainment. “We strongly recommend bowling as a vital piece of the puzzle for those casinos who see an underserved entertainment market.” Saks has found that bowling serves local community members and resort guests while also generating impressive revenue for investors. UltraStar has partnered with Brunswick Bowling to include bowling in three Multi-tainment centers to date: at Ak-Chin Circle in Maricopa, Arizona; Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, North Carolina; and at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy, North Carolina. Bowling is an excellent choice for tribal casinos looking to diversify their offerings, provide more family-friend-

ly activities for members and keep guests on the property longer. Bowling is a proven revenue generator in its own right, while also boosting other revenue streams, including food and beverage. “What arose as an idea and request from our tribal elders has become a business that will sustain many in our community and region and provide another pastime for those in our communities and those visiting from other parts of the country,” said Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed. Saks has been impressed with the ways bowling has kept up with the times and the changing demands of today’s consumer. “The innovation in bowling products allows the modern bowling center to provide both affordable family fun and an

Consumer Electronics Daily News tinually push the limit on the levels of densification that we achieve. Because of that, we pack more highly efficient power into smaller spaces to handle more servers. CEDN: How does Murata accomplish this?

SK: We leverage our power supply architecture expertise and integrate world class capacitors and inductors to enable highly dense, flexible and configurable solutions. Additionally, they are extremely reliable. With required uptimes approaching five nines, builtin redundancy is an inherent part of this and something we deliver via instantaneous battery backup. That said, with such a broad portfolio of offerings, we integrate at a level where most cannot – like in our custom and OCP compliant racks, which and OpenSSL Cryptographic libraries. The template extraction and matching algorithms that run on the device are NIST MINEX certified. All of this power and functionality is packed into an ultra-slim profile not more than 12mm in thickness.

What does this mean for OEMs? We have always focused on delivering to our OEM partners the tools they need to compete successfully in this highly competitive industry. The U10-SF is a perfect example of this focus, as our team has worked long and hard on this product, to achieve three goals: to reduce the size of the sensor to our smallest ever; to merge a Single Board Computer with the fingerprint sensor module and embed an open Linux development environment; and, to drive the final product down to the lowest price in its class. Altogether, this resulted in a world class OEM sensor that’s unique in the industry and a major breakthrough that our OEM partners have been asking for exciting nightclub environment,” said Saks. “We are creating a boutique, cozy and elegant feel where customers can have fun with the entire family by enjoying great food, a full-service bar, a lounge and a state-ofthe-art visual experience, all of which drives the length of stay.” “It’s hard to find a more universally appealing activity than bowling,” Saks continued. “Bowling is multiplayer, interactive and even collaborative. The physical nature of the action and the excitement of healthy competition all aid in a comprehensive wellness goal the community has for its members. The bowling center is important to the community in many ways. First and foremost, it is a complete departure from gaming. It invigorates the young while energizing the elders. Our bowling center also makes a dramatic impact for the community

are comprised of class-leading power solutions. CEDN: What else do readers need to know?

SK: The double-digit growth of data centers and the sectors they encompass is astounding. However, what is even more extraordinary is how much more room there is to continue on this path. The projected expansion is limitless, especially when you factor in all the new facilities coming online, the proliferation of IoT and the expected leapfrogging of other technologies and their applications. Improving power efficiency will absolutely be a major operational challenge for the foreseeable future.

For more information, go to www .murata.com or stop by South Hall 2, MP #26061. and expecting us to deliver.

About SecuGen SecuGen is a leading provider of optical fingerprint recognition technology for physical and information security. For over 20 years, SecuGen has been a driving force committed to developing innovative, high quality, rugged and price-performing products including FBI-certified fingerprint readers, sensors, biometric software and developer kits. SecuGen products are used by financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators in North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. For more information, go to www.secugen .com or email sales@secugen.com.

members’ employment opportunities for those 16 and older.” “In comparison to other attractions, bowling provides a faster return on investment than more complicated and expensive options,” said Saks. “For casinos, bowling centers are lanes to profitability. Bowling provides you with a very low overhead and operating cost. Proper design of a bowling center will allow you to maximize labor for efficiency and ensure a smooth guest service experience.” Brunswick provides the casino resort industry with a full range of services from feasibility studies and project planning to facility design, construction management, installation and training. For more information, visit www .brunswickbowling.com/bowling-centers.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Enventys Partners Brings Ideas to Life Great ideas often start as small solutions to everyday problems. Inventors look at the world around them and create solutions that make their lives easier in some way. But bringing those ideas to the public is an enormous task that requires expertise and skill to do effectively. Enter Enventys Partners, the industry’s only full-service, turnkey product launch agency. It combines start-to-finish, all-encompassing product development services with digital marketing and crowdfunding expertise and has raised more than $300 million. It leverages global partnerships to design, prototype, manufacture, fulfill, crowdfund and market new products and businesses. This year, Enventys Partners is excited to celebrate the success of past and present clients including Mobile Pixels, kegg, Vitesy, Kryo, PlayShifu, Riego and Luminook. Luminook Luminook is a small-space LED lighting

solution that uses sensor fusion to determine the position of a door and control the light’s brightness and temperature when in use. Creator Christopher Stubbs brought lofty ideas and a prototype constructed with plastic building blocks to Enventys Partners. The product development team transformed Luminook from sketch to full smart lighting ecosystem, and the crowdfunding team readied the brand for launch.

Riego Riego, a decorative indoor irrigation system was born out of the desire to maintain a variety of houseplants with a nofuss self-watering system. Creators Manuel and Maria Caceras created a rudimentary prototype using found materials, then came to Enventys Partners to turn their conceptual prototype into a product. Enventys Partners gave their concept IQ points with a smart watering algorithm and improved the device aesthetics. It also developed an

Introducing American Icon Automotive Finishes The makers of POR-15 Automotive Restoration Products have been pioneers in the industry creating new and effective formulas respected by top fabricators, collectors, restoration shops and car enthusiasts. Now, P.O.R. Products introduces the American Icon brand of automotive finishes in the company’s new Refinish Division. American Icon captures the quality of a time-honored classic and merges it with the spirit of innovation. American Icon comes from a strong foundation built on industry leadership, cutting-edge products and an expert team. American Icon products deliver durability, consistency and a beautiful quality finish that is userfriendly.

The new product launch follows the P.O.R. Products Inc. announcement of the establishment of a new business unit focusing on the auto refinish market. The addition of this unit is a perfect complement to the rust preventive business and the POR-15 brand. P.O.R. Products can now provide customers a complete solution for their automotive coating needs from primer to topcoat finish. The leadership of P.O.R. Products is excited to bring nearly a century of coating development and manufacturing experience to the auto refinish market. This opportunity will allow P.O.R. Products to advance existing technologies and bring many new ideas to the market continuing the long practice of best in class product offerings. Decades of distribution and manu-

Consumer Electronics Daily News accompanying app, making the device smarter, and its marketers readied the brand for launch.

Mobile Pixels, Inc. Mobile Pixels teamed up with Enventys Partners twice in two years to crowdfund its portable laptop monitors, DUEX and TRIO, raising more than $2 million. kegg The kegg team worked with Enventys Partners to crowdfund its two-in-one fertility tracking monitor, which raised over $51,000 on Indiegogo in 2019.

Kryo Inc. Enventys Partners worked with Chili Technology, a brand of Kryo Inc., to successfully crowdfund its temperature-regulation mattress topper system in 2016. Post-campaign, Enventys Partners rebooted the Chili Technology website, leading to a 150 percent revenue increase.

Vitesy Vitesy came to Enventys Partners twice in three years for help marketing and launching two natural air purifiers. Together, the teams raised more than $1 million over the campaigns.

Whether an idea is in its infancy, or a brand is ready to test the waters and see what the demand is for its latest creation, Enventys Partners is ready to help inventors navigate the path to product launch success.

facturing experience gives P.O.R. Products the capability to deliver high performance, high quality products while maintaining strong business relationships with its customers. To lead the sales department of the new division, P.O.R. Products, Inc. is proud to welcome Craig Robatzek as the new Vice President of Sales – Refinish Division. Robatzek brings with him over 37 years of experience in application/sales training, product development and brand building in the automotive refinish coatings industry. In adding Robatzek as the Vice President of Sales, P.O.R. Products fortifies its commitment to product-category expansion through experience, vast knowledge and longstanding respect in the marketplace. On the technology front, P.O.R. Products Inc. is proud to add Christopher

Diangelo to the team as Technical Manager. With over 22 years of Automotive Refinish experience, Diangelo has contributed to the developments and advancements in the formulation of auto refinish systems and remains on the cutting edge of the industry’s product development in a variety of technologies. P.O.R. Products has been committed to innovation and redefining quality through superior service and expertise. P.O.R. Products is a global supplier of industry leading performance coating products and offers knowledgeable advice on product selection and technical support. P.O.R. Products and its associated brands will continue to evolve through research and development and grow its achievements in the industry.

PlayShifu PlayShifu relied on Enventys Partners to

VizExplorer Combines Expertise with Technology to Deliver Operational Excellence For casino operators today, leveraging information the right way is critical to understand their customers and improve the performance, efficiency and profitability of their business. With an extensive range of solutions – VizExplorer® Managed Services, VizExplorer Software Suite and focus on customer success with a team of experienced former gaming operators – VizExplorer helps unlock answers to the operational, marketing and business challenges facing casino operators today. VizExplorer specializes in helping casinos coordinate gaming operations, improve database marketing and enhance player development with the strategies and software needed to drive the best

raise more than $75,000 on Kickstarter, then transitioned to the Enventys Partners ecommerce marteam. With keting Enventys Partners’ help, PlayShifu saw a 211 percent return on advertising spend, building on the crowdfunding campaign’s success.

results. From new ideas on how to grow revenue, to offering a helping hand in strategizing and executing operations, VizExplorer Managed Services works directly with property staff to help fill in gaps, give actionable recommendations and continuously track and improve outcomes. The VizExplorer Software Suite combines extensive experience in gaming to offer a range of operational and analytical software – from powerful data visualizations, advanced proprietary math models, to intuitive automation tools – designed to help casino operators drive the performance and efficiency of their slot floor, database marketing and player development teams. VizExplorer’s

For more information, stop by Eureka Park, Sands booth #51452.

For more information, visit www .americaniconfinishes.com.

latest solution, the VizExplorer Slot Recommendation Engine, helps slot operators automatically identify new game changes and calculate expected lift to drive incremental slot revenue while spending less time analyzing their slot floor. VizExplorer’s mission is to harmonize the world’s information with the technology and expertise needed to drive operational excellence in gaming. VizExplorer provides software and managed service solutions to more than 300 gaming properties across six continents, with over 140 employees spread across its offices in San Diego, Las Vegas and Wellington, New Zealand. For more information, go to www .vizexplorer.com.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Murata: Spotlight On Healthcare Collaboration An interview with Chris McGuill, Business Development Manager – Murata’s Healthcare Solutions.

CEDN: What is Murata’s value proposition for the healthcare market?

CM: Murata is well established in the consumer electronics market and numerous sectors within. We are using this as a leverage point to start developing new medical devices and solutions. The fact that we are known for unsurpassed quality means we are well positioned to meet the strict demands of the healthcare environment. One of Murata’s key objectives is to contribute to people’s quality of life

through proprietary miniaturization, communication and sensing technologies. Our components are already in millions of healthcare and medical devices around the world, so this was a natural evolution given our module, sensor and electronic materials leadership.

CEDN: What are some of the dynamics you are seeing?

CM: The entrance of big tech signals a seismic shift in healthcare delivery and management. Murata has always been a core enabler of technology, and we work with tech titans as easily as we do startups. This mindset enables us to move from being a component supplier to a

Braille Battery a World Leader in Ultra Lightweight High Performance Batteries Braille Battery has developed and delivered the MicroLite ML7Ti.V2 spec lithium battery to all the teams to complement the new aero kit. The Braille MicroLite ML7Ti spec lithium battery (at only 2.5 pounds and capable of withstanding impacts of 150 Gs) completed six full seasons with perfect reliability and was updated with new connector and enhanced cell pack build construction. Braille Battery manufactures all of its lithium batteries in its facility in Sarasota, Florida, and is the only “race grade” lithium battery supply-

ing race series, prototype racecar manufacturers and OEM factory built GT cars around the globe. The power, performance and reliability of Braille lithium batteries are paramount and they have a battery failure rate of less than 1/2 of 1 percent annually, with most of those contributed to abuse, misuse, improper maintenance and other factors that can damage any battery. Braille Battery is an American company based in Sarasota, Florida, that is the world leader in ultra lightweight lithium-ion high performance batteries, and

More Power – Half the Noise Florida Pneumatic Corp. was established in 1968 and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pneumatic tools. Marketed under its AIRCAT®, Universal Tool®, Jiffy® and Florida Pneumatic® brands, it offers more than 500 tools covering the needs of automotive technicians, heavy-duty fleet and truck service workshops, aircraft manufacturers and general heavy industrial users. Last year, through investments in innovation, engineering, technology and new manufacturing processes, Florida Pneumatic developed a new and patented impact wrench hammer mechanism and motor design. This new series of impact wrenches known as VIBROTHERM DRIVE™ is protected by four U.S. and

global patents as well as the new VIBROTHERM DRIVE registered trademark. Couple this with the new triple injection three color molding process, it has allowed the company to deliver a line of tools that offer state-ofthe-art external designs, styling and performance. The AIRCAT line represents the most significant advances in the performance of pneumatic tools. The AIRCAT tool line has substantially reduced noise levels while retaining more power and torque. AIRCAT also incorporates a patented, ergonomically engineered handle design to relieve stress and fatigue. The majority of the AIRCAT line features a patented tuned exhaust muffler

Lock’er Down Security Products Driven by the need for secure storage in a vehicle, Lock’er Down® was created. Although other products were available for some applications, none met the company’s standards. It wanted to build a product that was both secure and sleek. Each product it has designed had to meet its strict standards, including: made from tough 12 gauge domestic steel; has a secure locking mechanism; looks like it was installed on the factory assembly

line; simple DIY installation; has a lifetime warranty; and made in the USA. Lock’er Down is a family owned and run business based in San Antonio, Texas. It is 100 percent dedicated to providing the highest quality products at a reasonable price and the highest level of customer service. Lock’er Down not only build safes for the console, it builds many long gun safes for sportsmen (and women). Some customers include I.C.E.,

Consumer Electronics Daily News solution collaborator and developer. Needless to say, the amount of innovation the industry is experiencing now is extraordinary. CEDN: You mention solution collaborator. Can you elaborate?

CM: We are focused on innovation and integration on a global level, which is derived from collaboration. When we team with others, we bring our experience as market leaders and match it with our entrepreneurial mindsets and worldclass engineers that leverage decades of substantial R&D efforts. Our fellow collaborators, partners and customers rely on us to help them activate and commercialize the ideas and solutions of tomorrow. CEDN: Are you actively looking for other companies to team with?

CM: We are. We recognize that the sum is greater than all of the parts when it comes to improving people’s quality of life. Our intent is to create a healthcare device development ecosystem here in the United States. That will be the springboard for innovation.

CEDN: What else do readers need to know?

CM: I want to issue a call-to-action. We are looking for strategic partnership and investment opportunities that align with our core strengths. If you think your company or organization fits the bill, let’s talk about how we can collectively advance medical IoT.

For more information, go to www.murata .com or stop by South Hall 2, MP #26061.

also distributes and sells the world’s first and only AGM carbon fiber race batteries. The entire selection is also part of its Green Start line of ecominded batteries. The latest design is based on the group 31 full size battery and can be used in car audio all the way to semi-trucks. This is Braille’s first large capacity battery designed for the trucking and off-road market. The company name, Braille, reflects the concept that advantages of weight reduction in racing are sometimes only felt, not seen. Braille Battery is currently the lithium battery of choice used exclu-

sively in every car in: Indycar, SuperGT and DTM, Australian V8 Supercars, along with a large majority of the prototypes and GT cars in the IMSA Weathertech sports car series. It is also a supplier to top teams in NASCAR, Formula 1, Open Wheel, Drag Racing, Rally, SCCA, NASA, drifting, motorcycle and all levels of competition on both two and four wheels. Braille products are available through a variety of online distributors in the U.S., overseas and at local specialty retail outlets.

that allows discharged air to pass without developing back pressure, thus retaining more power, while significantly reducing noise. AIRCAT’s commitment to product innovation, quality, service and continued development in the AIRCAT, NITROCAT® and VIBROTHERM DRIVE brands are what makes AIRCAT a market leader in the pneumatic tool industry.

Patented Technology Features include: Quiet Exhaust Technology; VIBROTHERM DRIVE tools with the first new patented impact hammer mechanism in over 30 years; patented double sealed motor in AIRCAT sanders – oil-free design; patented gun style impact grip; and patented Spindle locks on grinders.

Market Leader in Innovation and New Product Development Features include: reversible die grinder; reversible cut-off tool; composite tire buffer design; and long reach extended ratchets.

the U.S. Marshal Service, U.S. Coastguard, United States Postal Service, along with many state and local law enforcement agencies. It has been manufacturing safes for over eight years and it is constantly looking for ways to improve its products. In 2018, it introduced the EXxtreme Console Safe® and won runner-up for best new interior product and a Global Media Award. This new safe is far

For more information, www.braillebattery.com.

Market Leading Performance and Durability Exceptional warranties include two years on AIRCAT and NITROCAT and three years on VIBROTHERM DRIVE tools. For more information, go to www .aircat.com.

stronger than any other product in this industry. See recent Trust Pilot reviews to read what happy customers are saying. Conveniently located in San Antonio, Texas, Lock’er Down ships to all 50 states and Canada. Security You Need, Quality You Deserve®.

For more information, go to www .lockerdown.com.

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Trinseo ECO Plastics Offer up to 95 Percent Recycled Content Trinseo, a global supplier of plastics for consumer electronics, has seen the industry evolve from traditional PCs and big screen TVs to portable devices and electronic wearables. Now there’s a growing demand for sustainable, environmentally-friendly materials, and Trinseo is meeting this need head-on with its EMERGE™ ECO Advanced Resins – a portfolio of polycarbonate (PC) and PC/ABS resins that contain up to 95 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. PCR content is the scrap or waste from consumer applications that is reclaimed, reprocessed and used again in new applications. With its EMERGE ECO series, Trinseo has mastered the process of combining virgin and PCR content to achieve the exact properties needed for an application. This includes

ultra-bright white and transparent options – both difficult to achieve with material other than virgin content. According to Trinseo, since its start with PCR materials nearly a decade ago, the company has overcome numerous challenges such as considerations of PCR feedstock availability, reliable sourcing and ways to balance material performance properties to ensure the integrity of the end-use application. There are also end-use applications that are acceptable for recycled content and some are not. For example, industries that are highly regulated or have strict requirements have limitations due to the variability in recycled resin content and the potential impact on material performance properties. In medical, for example, where biocompatibility is a strict requirement for patient-tissue contact applica-

Smart Parents Stay Ahead of the Weather By Kari Strenfel, AcuRite Meteorologist

As a meteorologist and an active mom with two young kids, I need to stay informed of the outdoor weather conditions to maintain our active lifestyle. Whether we are biking to the park, headed out on a family hike, or keeping it simple by playing in the backyard, I need to stay updated on the outdoor conditions year-round. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can get outside mostly every weekend. In the summer, I

need to keep an eye on those high temperatures: a family hike is fun at 8 a.m. when it’s still 60 degrees Fahrenheit outside, but not so fun when it reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit by 10 a.m. Even in the winter when it rains, we like to know how much rain we got overnight to decide if it’s a good day for puddle jumping! I rely on the AcuRite Atlas™ weather station that I mounted on my roof to stay updated on the changing weather conditions. With the weather

MingFeng Introduces Biomass Composites, Products By Aaron Thom, Senior Designer

MingFeng is known for its intelligent designs and its manufacturing of ecofriendly packaging. Now we have taken the next step by introducing biomass composites and products into our offering. Biomass composites are essentially organic substances which are combined with a bio-base. The two principal features of biomass composites are that they are produced by utilizing organic sub-

stances and that at the end of their functional lifetime as a product, they can be broken down, as they are either partially or completely degradable, according to the composite. We use grains, fibers, husks and organic products to form pellets. These can then go through extrusion, co-extrusion or injection processes to produce packaging and other very useful commodities. Our biomass composites have achieved a number of safety certifica-

Partner with RIS for Inkjet Cartridge Refilling Services Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc. (RIS) is the industry leader in retail on-site inkjet cartridge refilling services. The patented RIS InkCenter® kiosk is deployed in more than 550 participating retail locations across the United States, Canada and Europe – including Costco Wholesale, Auchan, Cora, MediaMarkt/Saturn, E.Leclerc, Eco Store, Boulanger, Schiever Group, Intermarché, Super U, Hyper U and select university bookstores. RIS provides customers with unmatched print quality while delivering savings of up to

70 percent. InkCenter kiosks integrate seamlessly into retail environments, delivering a great customer experience. RIS was founded in 2004 by former HP engineers motivated to create a better printing solution for customers at a lower price, and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Why Choose RIS? Customer Satisfaction: refilling your inkjet cartridges addresses the No. 1 customer concern – the high price of ink. Assortment: The RIS InkCenter can

tions, recycled material is not acceptable; in automotive applications that provide structural support, recycled material may not be possible if there is an impact on mechanical properties that would affect safety. A common misperception regarding recycled resins, says Trinseo, is that material with recycled content will be less costly since its content is partially used material. In reality, there are a number of additional and more complex steps involved in PCR material creation, ranging from additional development time to ensure mechanical performance, to additional cleaning and processing steps, to added quality control. Despite the effort involved, it is encouraging, says Trinseo, to see the impact PCR materials make. Recently Trinseo engaged thinkstep, a sustainability consulting, software and data organization, to perform lifecycle analysis on its EMERGE ECO Advanced Resins station reporting to the AcuRite Access™, which is plugged into the router, all the weather data is reported to My AcuRite. This allows me to check the weather conditions from anywhere from the My AcuRite app on my smartphone. I also have enabled alerts in My AcuRite to notify me of any potentially dangerous conditions, such as outdoor temperature above 95 degrees or lightning detected within 25 miles. For those of us with smart speakers, My AcuRite is compatible with Amazon

compared with virgin materials. Parameters evaluated were EMERGE ECO grades vs. virgin resins relative to the difference in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the difference in water and energy consumption. In all cases, Trinseo PCR-containing resins had a reduced environmental impact. Trinseo’s EMERGE ECO Advanced Resins are available as opaque, transparent, without bromine and chorine additives and with glass filler. This enables the material to be used in a wide range of consumer electronics applications such as enclosures of products and accessories, powered parts, packaging and dividers, and even semi-structural parts.

For additional information on Trinseo solutions for consumer electronics with rigid and soft plastics, its post-consumer recycled resins and its sustainability efforts, visit www.trinseo.com.

Alexa and Google Assistant, making it even easier to access our weather conditions. I often find myself asking – “Hey Alexa, ask my AcuRite for the outdoor temperature.” The AcuRite Atlas and My AcuRite will help you keep your family active and safe all-year-round. Create your custom weather station and home monitoring system at www.acurite.com/personal-weather-stations.html.

For more information, go to www .acurite.com.

tions to guarantee their quality and safeness for use: flame-retardant performance, solvent residue, acid/salt proof and also food safety. Boxes are ideal for production with biomass composites. Other products that can successfully employ biomass composites are electrical appliance parts, such as covers for mobile phones or vacuum cleaners, automotive parts for use inside the vehicle, hard cases for musical instruments, tertiary packaging for transportation and more. Crates and pallets are

ideal for production with biomass composite materials. We offer four biomass composite options – mPLA, PLA/NF compounds, PBS/NF compounds and PP/ST compounds – which are all suitable for tableware, container and box packaging applications. Each composite option has slightly different characteristics, which can ensure that customers can select options according to their sustainability requirements.

refill 300 cartridges from HP, Epson, Canon & Brother, allowing the retailer to pare down or expand assortments through refilling. Customer Traffic: The refilling service drives repeated customer visits to stores – turnaround time favorably impacts sales by increasing the overall retail basket. Differentiation: The incremental service of providing on-site ink refilling differentiates from the OEM branded cartridge selection, brings new customers into retail who were searching for less expensive on-line solutions and differentiates your stores from your competition. Eco-Friendly: As a solution aligned

with retailer sustainability objectives, the environmental benefit of reducing single-use plastics creates customer loyalty.

For more information, www.mingfengus.com.

RIS wants to partner with you! RIS is a growing, customer-focused organization with deep technical expertise. The team of inkjet industry veterans and retail professionals continues to innovate and improve overall customer experience. It is an international team committed to supporting all aspects of customer care and ensuring reliability within the inkjet refill process.

For more information on RIS, visit www.go2ris.com.

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myGEKOgear Releases the O!lexa “Alexa, where can I find parking for CES?” myGEKOgear releases the O!lexa, a high performance dual dash cam empowered with Alexa. This feature allows users to ask Alexa questions straight from their dash cam. Her response will play through your vehicle’s high-quality speakers using either the AUX or Bluetooth. Have all the features you enjoy from Alexa when you’re on the go. Your day can play out smoother and simpler with the help of Alexa for those simple day-to-day tasks.

All you need to do is ask Alexa questions, like, “Alexa, what’s my calendar for today?” To make for a hassle-free drive, you can easily get help with getting directions, finding parking and playing music, along with much more just by asking Alexa. Besides the amazing technology featured in the O!lexa, this dual dash cam records at 1080p at 60fps for the inside and outside of your car, allowing you to record in high definition at high speeds. Empowered by the Sony Starvis sensor for both cameras, this will

MultiTech Showcases Latest IoT Offerings MultiTech, a leading provider of industrial Internet of Things solutions, is introducing its latest offerings at CES. Visitors to booth #2609 in Tech East’s IoT Infrastructure Pavilion get a chance to learn about the new MultiTech QuickStart Food Safety solution, designed to enable small business owners to quickly and easily leverage IoT technology to improve operations and compliance at restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, and pharmacies by remotely monitoring refrigeration units. Its simple, QR-code deployment makes set up a cinch, while easy-to-understand graphical analytics

make refrigeration management simpler and safer than ever. For those interested in the opportunity presented by private LTE, MultiTech will display its growing family of CBRS devices – already deployed in OnGo network PoCs in stadiums, hotels and convention centers around the United States. These include eCell and the MultiConnect ® MultiConnect rCell 600, each designed to connect a wide range of new and legacy assets to dedicated, missioncritical private LTE and neutral host public access CBRS networks, in collaboration with the CBRS Alliance.

Iné: ‘The Smartest Wallet in Town!’ By Philippe Lang, Director, LaFab US

Are you one of us? Despite all our shortcomings and biases, men cherish their freedom, and the lightness that comes with it. We like to travel light, therefore we pack compact, if any at all! When it comes to our daily life, a recent deep behavioral study carried out by Xoopar, the iconic Parisian stylish gadget trendsetter, exposes our psyche even more clearly: Male urban iPhone users heavily resist carrying with them anything but their wallet, iPhone and keychain. Though they all acknowledge a phone charger would come in really handy, they resist the additional weight. Xoopar set a challenge for itself: Pack a phone charger inside the dimensions of an unassuming credit card hold-

er. The result of two years of product development is called Iné, a gorgeous line of products and a game changer in term of usage. Iné is short in French for “inédit,” which means “completely original.” With its 4x3x0.5 inch dimensions, Iné can definitely be taken for a classic wallet. In its fine grain edition, the classy color of the genuine leather mixes perfectly with precision stitching. Iné features four RFID protected credit card slots. Flip over to the other side of the wallet, and this ultra-thin rectangular piece of high-grade brushed aluminum is the power pack. Incredibly thin, it packs enough juice to add more than a full day of charge to an iPhone Xs. It is designed natively with a USB type C connector and based on polymer ion technology to

Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions By Robyn Perry, Chief Marketing Officer of Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions

Based in Foley, Alabama, Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions is a customer-oriented equipment sales, service and training company offering quality products, powerhouse brands and total shops solutions. Originally founded in 2009 as a Snap-on Tools franchise, Founder and current Chief Executive Officer Lee Locklear recognized the limitations of being able to properly service customers from the mobile tool truck business format. In 2012, the Snap-on franchise was sold, and the new company mission began: provide the best solutions avail-

able for our customers backed by unsurpassed service, support and training. In just a few short years, Cutting Edge grew from a garage-based business to a multimillion dollar tool and equipment company. In November 2019, Cutting Edge is moving into its third commercial facility in four years, giving the company a total of 41,000 square feet. CEAS specializes in OEM and specific aftermarket diagnostic tools and equipment for cars and light-duty trucks, agriculture and construction equipment, HD diesel and light commercial vehicles, marine vessels and power sports vehicles. The Cutting-Edge Team has over 100 years of combined experience in

allow the dash cam to render well-lit and clear videos in super low-light situations. WiFi is enabled to simply view and transfer footage via dash cam straight to your smartphone. This removes the hassle of physically taking out the microSD card each time. Supporting up to 512GB of space allows you to save hours of recordings; you no longer need to worry about running out of space. A 16GB is included in the package, so you can immediately install They leverage the FCC open mid-band spectrum between 3.55-3.7 GHz that will be commercially launched on September 18th at a CBRS Alliance OnGo event in launch Washington, D.C. Of course, when it comes to industry-leading LoRaWAN™ gateways and end points, and award-winning suite of cellular M2M devices, the MultiTech portfolio is unrivaled. See it all in person at the IoT Infrastructure Pavilion, booth #2609, Tech East or visit www.multitech.com to check it out online. MultiTech designs, develops and

and start recording your everyday drive. With this incredible new feat of a high-performance dash cam along with Alexa, drivers will have video recordings of what happened on the road in the event of an accident. Most importantly, drivers remain focused on the road, hands-free, all the while staying connected.

For more information, stop by the Upper Level of Sands Expo Hall, booth #42967 or email marketing@mygekogear.com.

manufactures communications equipment for the industrial Internet of Things – connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. Its commitment to quality and service excellence means you can count on MultiTech products and people to address your needs, while its history of innovation ensures you can stay ahead of the latest technology with a partner who will be there for the life of your solution.

For more information, go to www.multi tech.com or stop by booth #2609.

have that level power density in such incredible thinness. In its faux leather edition, the product ships with a compact MFI certified cable to recharge your iPhone, as well as a compact USB type C cable to recharge modern day Android smartphones. Of course, an additional USB cable is also included to recharge Iné when it runs out of juice. Iné retails for $99. Consistent with its thoughtful engineering, Iné charging cables are designed with a small plastic hook so you can loop them to your keychain. Putting Iné to the test in real life is where the product becomes a massive game changer. Iné is incredibly versatile, compact and with 3,000mAH, it is not a toy battery, but a real additional charger

for your phone. With the compact cable hooked to my keychain, I feel an exhilarating new sense of freedom, unencumbered by any additional weight or bulge, always knowing my battery is with my wallet and my charging cable on my keychain. It’s now your turn to use Iné and become one of us! LaFab US is based in Austin, Texas and ships from Houston, Texas. Iné is distributed by LaFab US (www.lafab.us) in the U.S. and Canada.

offering the highest level of customer service and product support.

cased in its partnerships. CEAS is the largest TEXA distributor in the world and the exclusive importer for SP Tools USA, Pinnacle Automotive Systems and TOPDON Diagnostics USA. These strategic partnerships allow us to handle any tool and equipment needs our customers and distributors many have. CEAS also partners with David Ankin from the hit TV series ToyMakerz on the History channel and Andretti Motorsports.

CEAS USA Based Technical Support World-class U.S.-based technical support is unrivaled, and it takes care of each customer who calls to ask a question, learn more about a product line or troubleshoot a diagnostic issue offering a superior level of service, product knowledge expertise and customized individual and team/shop product training programs. CEAS company mission and values place the needs of the customer first, and this commitment to excellence is show-

For more information, email lafab@lafab.us or call 737.202.0392. To see Iné, stop by Xoopar’s booth #40448 at the Sands Convention Center.

To see the complete line of products, go to www.ceasusa.com.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems By Augustin Leung, Vice President, CUB Elecparts, Inc.

Flat tires, nobody likes them. Blow outs, even worse. Uneven tire wear, costly and inconvenient. Good driver practices and tire pressure monitoring systems help better the situation. A tire blow-out costs not only the tire, the inconvenience, potential body damage and wheel damage, but possibly a loss of control which could have a devastating outcome. Most blow-outs occur because the tire is underinflated, or overloaded, both causing the tire temperature to rise beyond its working range and ultimately failing.

Passenger vehicles have had federal requirements to install them since late 2007. This means that nearly everyone on the road shouldn’t have a good reason to have a blowout. Then why does it still happen? The primary reason for continued tire failures is typically a malfunctioning or misfunctioning TPMS system. “TPMS sensors typically need to be replaced every three years and are recommended to be replaced before they fail,” states Andy Tseng, ITM’s TPMS Director. “During tire changes is ideal as the additional labor is minimal.” ITM TPMS sensors are available to

A Resource for Healthy Tech Use Looking for tips to manage your child’s popular technology use? Know someone who is? Check out www.communicationandtech.org, a site designed to help the public use popular technology in ways that protect their communication health. The site reflects an initiative of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), since 2006 a leading advocate about the importance of safe use of popular tech. What makes it so important? On the hearing side, repeated use of popular tech for extended periods at high volume – a

usage habit that polling has consistently shown to be widespread – can result in noise-induced hearing loss, an irreversible condition. Otherwise, as very young children have come to be tech users, a newer worry has arisen about the impact of that usage on the development of their speech and language skills. Engagement in conversation – a critical way of fostering that development – may be taking a back seat to tech use. When ASHA did national polling of parents of children 0-8, they reported a lessening in conversation at

Boost Omni-Channel Marketing Using Informed Visibility Data When researching a possible purchase, consumers are known to use a mix of online and offline channels. In response, businesses are beginning to expand their tactics to reach consumers where they are, on- and offline. But beyond just reaching customers on both digital and direct media channels, marketers must also synchronize and align campaign exposures to encourage action at the optimal time. With supportive technology, such as the Informed Visibility® feature from the U.S. Postal Service®, businesses can

bridge the gap between messages seen digitally on screen and physically in hand. This feature applies near–real time tracking data to direct-mail deliveries, allowing marketers the ability to determine the anticipated day of delivery to a prospective customer.

Here’s how it works: First, a business sends a mailpiece to a prospective customer. This might be retargeted direct mail, triggered based on a customer’s online interaction with the brand, or any other mail campaign.

The Expansions of Original Parts Group Determined to supply Chevelle and El Camino parts to GM enthusiasts and others in the restoration industry, Dave Leonard, President and Founder of Original Parts Group, started a new enterprise out of a two-car garage in Santa Ana, California, named Chevelle Classics. He found very quickly that he would need more space and moved his business into a larger garage. As the product line grew to over 5,000 parts and accessories, the garage was no longer cutting it. Chevelle Classics moved into its third location, a warehouse large enough to house an enormous amount of product for its growing product line. Chevelle Classics continued to invest in manufacturing, as its number

one goal and focus was to produce the largest selection of reproduction parts for Chevelle and El Camino enthusiasts. As its product line continued to expand, Chevelle Classics was forced to pack up and relocate on multiple occasions. By June of 1990, it was in its sixth location and its product line had grown to over 20,000 different restoration and high-performance parts. In 1994, parts and accessories were added for Pontiac (GTO, Tempest and Lemans) and Chevelle Classics now had the largest selection of in-stock classic GM restoration parts in the United States. With multiple product lines now available, Dave found it necessary to give his company a more suitable name, and Chevelle Classics officially became Original Parts

Consumer Electronics Daily News fit nearly 99.8 percent of the vehicles on the road. The sensors emulate original factory sensors and are easily programmed with the ITM programming tools. The programming of the sensors eliminates the need for excessive inventory. Misfunctioning systems are often easily solved by resetting reference values or simple programming of the system. The ITM programming tool is capable of diagnostics, reprogramming and measurements. ITM TPMS products are not only available for genuine equipment replacement, but retrofit upgrades as well. These applications include motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and buses. Kits are

available in a variety of configurations to include smartphone apps, multifunction displays and resistant displays. weather Anything between two to 24 wheels can be covered by ITM retrofit TPMS systems. ITM retrofit systems feature additional information and features that are typically not offered by original equipment systems. Features include tire temperature monitoring to warn against blowouts due to overloading, blowout alarm when sudden tire pressure loss is detected, and trailer battery voltage for trailer specific applications.

For more information, stop by booth #8522 in the North Hall.

home. In short, unless habits change, a portion of the public may eventually acquire hearing loss or experience stunted speech and language skills – conditions that can hinder one in key respects academically, in the world of work and socially, and harm one’s quality of life overall. This is why for more than a decade, ASHA spread the word about safe usage through a wide variety of tactics: safe listening concerts in schools around the country; nationally disseminated PSAs; numerous media interviews in which ASHA member audiologists and speech-

language pathologists have shared their expertise; article placements and posts; and Twitter parties and Facebook Live! broadcasts. However, the message of safe usage stills needs to be spread: The World Health Organization estimates unsafe use of popular tech is contributing to 1.1 billion young people around the world being at risk of noise-induced hearing loss.

After the mail is sent, it is scanned at a Post Office™ facility and entered into the Informed Visibility tracking system. When the mailpiece reaches its intended destination area, the final scan alerts the sender on their Informed Visibility dashboard that the mail is out for delivery. With this valuable data, marketers can coordinate complementary digital campaigns to connect with customers on multiple channels. The service makes omni-channel campaigns easier to plan and execute. Deploying digital marketing at the optimal time based on mail delivery data improves the effectiveness of each indi-

vidual touchpoint. Plus, additional exposures can make marketing messages resonate more effectively with potential customers. Marketing campaigns work better together. They can deliver a stronger impact and higher value to customers and streamline internal processes for more measurable results and returns. The Informed Visibility feature is one of many powerful innovations that USPS has developed to help businesses strengthen their marketing. Learn more about all of these future-ready technologies by visiting USPS at CES.

Group, Inc. Year after year, Dave continued to introduce new product lines for Oldsmobile in 2001 and for Buick in 2002, offering many “restoration industry firsts” including injection molded interior parts, aluminum and chrome moldings and bright trim. It was then that sales tripled for Original Parts Group. Towards the end of 2002, OPGI found itself relocating to its seventh location, this time tripling in size to 54,000 square feet to house 50-plus employees and a growing inventory. Five short years later with 100 plus employees and over 50,000 in-stock parts and accessories, OPGI moves to its eighth and largest location. The new facility is over 100,000 square feet and capable of 250,000 square

feet with mezzanine. In 2009, OPGI added a new product line to address the needs of classic Cadillac enthusiasts, and then in 2010 came parts for Buick Riviera. A year later, the Pontiac Grand Prix, Bonneville and Catalina product lines were added with the Buick Grand National, T-Type and Regal product pushed in 2016. Last year, OPGI was thrilled to announce that it was working hard on expanding its Cadillac line. The new expansion covers CTS, STS, ATS, XLR and even Escalade/EXT models for all years up to the present day.

For more information, go to www.asha.org, email pr@asha.org or stop by booth #45226 at Sands Expo.

For more information, go to www.usps.com or stop by booth #30742.

For the most up-to-date information on OPGI expansions and product offerings, go to www.opgi.com.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

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Memphis Audio’s Fully App-Controlled Radios & Soundbars The MXAMCAPP Headless Unit is an innovative iOS or Android app-controlled media center that provides the full functionality of a traditional head unit in a hideaway box. This unit is unlike anyASHA (Cont’d. from p. 1)

only has the number of concerned groups increased, but also the number of individuals, including parents, educators and CES attendees themselves. Our polling of them shows them to be pretty conservative about popular tech use. For example, according to one poll of 200 attendees to CES 2018, almost 70 percent said children should not have their own personal technology devices until age 10 or older; nearly one-third (30 percent) said children should not use popular tech devices until age 10 or older. Today, there is greater awareness of some of the potential risks involved in unsafe use of popular technology. Yet, CUB Elecparts (Cont’d. from p. 1)

distracted. Diwa Nien, a sales representative for CUB, a radar safety product manufacturer, said, “It’s our responsibility to be safe drivers, but accidents happen. There is technology to help us be more careful and aware of our surroundings.” Nien introduces CUB’s new Commercial Wide Turn Assist BSD System. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, a total of 4,102 people died USPS (Cont’d. from p. 1)

allows businesses to track GPS data on mail pieces throughout the mail journey. The focus of USPS is on the end user. Mail can help spur purchases or Arslan Automotive (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Steve Klapprat, Owner of Ski Collision of Winnipeg, said, “Firstly, I must say, I should have bought your system a year ago, I am sorry I waited. We have a 4,000 square foot shop and space is always limited. We decided to buy a Trinseo (Cont’d. from p. 4)

content to achieve the exact properties needed for an application. In fact, the company offers PCR resins with up to 95 percent recycled content. These resins are made up of in part virgin plastics and in part recycled material with the virgin content being a plastic from a petrochemical feedstock such as gas or crude oil and the PCR content being reclaimed after leaving the consumer. Atlantic (Cont’d. from p. 4)

The chair aesthetics are striking from afar to close up, top to bottom or an all-around 360 view; its geometric patterns, sleek silhouette and lean curves are inviting. The sporty seat and chair back are covered with deluxe PU leather

thing else on the market and is far more than a simple Bluetooth receiver. The MXAMCAPP is a fully functional source unit with AM/FM radio, AUX, Bluetooth and weather band, adjustable EQ settings one need not look any further than a World Health Organization (WHO) estimate to understand that more awareness is critically important. According to WHO, unsafe use of what they refer to as personal audio devices is contributing to 1.1 billion young people worldwide being at risk of acquiring noise-induced hearing loss. CEDN: What is behind the concern?

JC: On the hearing side, repeated use of popular tech for extended periods at high volume – a usage habit that polling has consistently shown to be widespread – can result in noise-induced hearing loss, an irreversible condition.

in large truck crashes in 2017. Seventeen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 68 percent were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, and 14 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists. The number of people who died in large truck crashes was 30 percent higher in 2017 than in 2009. The same year, nearly 298 billion miles were covered by trucks in the United States. Sixty-seven percent of the fatalities occurred on roads other than interstates and freeways. The number of

grow relationships between businesses and consumers. During this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, USPS is at booth #30742. At the booth, you will find learning opportunities and experiences that will highlight a different way to look at mail and the buying

3D measuring system and after much investigation, we settled on the AccuVision-3D because of its simplicity, ease of use and huge time savings. Our backlog of 40 cars was cleared in less than a week and we were amazed at how quick our technician, Shaun Ings, mastered the system and now swears by it.

A common misperception regarding recycled resins, says Trinseo, is that material with recycled content will be less costly since its content is partially used material. In reality, there are a number of additional and more complex steps involved in PCR material creation ranging from additional development time to ensure mechanical performance, to additional cleaning and processing steps, to added quality control. Despite the effort involved, Trinseo

accented with bold colored diamond stitching with matching carbon fiber accent bolsters and rear piping. Gamers will appreciate the beautifully debossed and molded logo graphics and hollow car wheel influenced casters. Offered in five racing inspired accent colors, enthusiasts can choose from bold Neon Green,

and even RGB LED control. The unit features an onboard 50w by 4 channel amplifier which is powerful enough to push a 4-speaker system. It also includes front/rear/subwoofer RCA outputs to expand your system into any desired configuration. The Memphis app allows you to adjust EQ settings, fade/balance, adjust RGB lighting options, set your preset radio settings and more. The Otherwise, as very young children have come to be tech users, a newer worry has arisen about the impact of that usage on the development of their speech and language skills. Engagement in conversation – a proven and critical way of fostering that development – may be taking a back seat to tech use. When we did national polling of parents of children 08, they reported a lessening in conversation at home. In short, a portion of the public may eventually acquire hearing loss or experience stunted speech and language skills – conditions that can hinder one in key respects academically, in the world of work and socially, and harm one’s quality of life overall.

miles covered and where the fatalities occur is simply astounding. CUB showcases several Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems that are available for nearly any type of vehicle. The new 77GHz Commercial BSD system is an amazing way to add a blind spot system to protect from pinch point accidents. The kit includes radar sensors that are strategically mounted on the sides of the vehicle. The system is revolutionary in preventing accidents in the pinch points of large trucks

journey. There are also demonstrations showcasing the value of the digital and physical world coming together. Finally, the booth is being staffed by top mailing and shipping consultants who will be happy to show how USPS can help your business grow. As con-

“On a cost-benefit basis, price, though comparable to competitive brands, is not a factor due to AccuVision-3D’s very fast payback period. We now use it almost on every car for estimating as well as repairs. It only takes minutes what would take hours with other systems. We have the

is committed to making an impact with its PCR materials. Recently Trinseo engaged thinkstep, a sustainability consulting, software and data organization to perform lifecycle analysis on its EMERGE ECO Advanced Resins compared with virgin materials. In all parameters measured, Trinseo PCR containing resins had a reduced environmental impact in terms of carbon dioxide emissions and water and energy consumption. Trinseo’s EMERGE ECO Advanced Cobalt Blue, Racing Yellow or Ruby Red as well as Graphite. The Dardashti Gaming Chair offers more built-in features than any other chair in its class. Its sophisticated design features redefine the gaming chair category, melding style and durability. Distinct bold graphics enhance the sporty accented col-

MXAMCAPP allows users to retain the factory look of their vehicle or watercraft while enjoying the full functionality of a traditional head unit, making this unit the perfect solution for boats, side-by-sides, hot rods, custom cars or any other special application. For more information, visit www .memphiscaraudio.com.

CEDN: Why should CES attendees stop by the ASHA booth?

JC: No doubt there is overlap between the public we have polled over the years and the customers or potential customers of companies here at CES. The polling shows many parents struggle managing their children’s popular technology use. ASHA offers informed, practical, easyto-implement guidance that can help with that management as it promotes health and safety. We invite attendees to learn more at ASHA’s booth.

For more information, go to www.asha.org, email pr@asha.org or stop by booth #45226 at Sands Expo.

when making turns, especially in tight, urban environments. This sort of functionality is now required in certain parts of the world and it is expected to propagate to other regions as well. It only makes sense to reduce risk, improve awareness and lower liability by utilizing such technology.

For more information, go to www.cub autoparts.com, call 714.784.6687 or email sales@cubelec.com.tw. Learn more at booth #8522 in the North Hall.

sumer electronics continue to evolve, USPS is evolving alongside. Stop by the booth this week to learn all about it. For more information, go to www.usps.com or stop by booth #30742.

option to print or save the reports as PDF files and email to the insurer without creating paperwork. As for backup, from the outset, your technical department has been super responsive and professional by taking control of our system online and live to resolve any issues. Just a funtastic system!” Resins are available as opaque, transparent, without bromine and chorine additives, and with glass filler. They are also available in an ultra-bright white – all properties that are difficult to achieve with recycled content.

For additional information on Trinseo solutions for consumer electronics with rigid and soft plastics, its post-consumer recycled resins and its sustainability efforts, visit www.trinseo.com. ors and design. The suggested retail is $349.99 with Q2, 2020 availability.

For more information, visit www.the atlanticstore.com/gaming-chair or stop by Atlantic at booth #21633 in LVCC South Hall 1 to experience this commercial grade gaming chair first hand.