SOUTHBURY, CT: Management Resources Group, Inc. (MRG) and ReliaSoft Corporation announced today that they will jointly offer MRG’s comprehensive Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) template library – now available to clients through ReliaSoft’s Xfmea® and RCM++ software. The FMEA templates can help clients maintain asset health and assist them in building lasting organizational reliability strategies.

MRG’s FMEA library currently consists of more than 230 detailed component level templates and is a continually growing library of FMEA templates. Each template in the collection acts as a guide to assist in identifying, assessing and addressing equipment failure modes and includes a comprehensive analysis of the functions and failures of each component at the class/subclass level. The FMEA library also suggests the controls necessary to prevent those failures in the future. The templates are a convenient, time-saving tool for any organization looking to improve asset health or improve asset management practices at the plant or enterprise level.

Kevin Antram Joins Ivara to Drive Sales Growth and Marketing Strategy

BURLINGTON, ON (May 28, 2007) – Ivara Corporation, the industry leader and innovator in asset reliability solutions, today announced that Kevin Antram has been appointed as vice president of Sales and Marketing. Reporting directly to Gerry Bleau, president and CEO, Antram will be responsible for managing and expanding Ivara’s sales organization and collaborating with partners to position the company for aggressive growth. In addition, Antram will lead the strategic direction of the company’s marketing organization to support sales efforts and further solidify Ivara’s industry leadership in the asset performance and reliability market.

NUREMBERG, Germany, May 22 /PRNewswire/—The Sensors & Advanced Packaging (SAP) business unit of Vectron International, a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of Frequency Control, Sensor, and Hybrid Product solutions, today announced from Sensors + Test that it has entered into a ground-breaking partnership with OELCHECK GmbH, the world leader in lubricant analysis and related consultation. OELCHECK is now rigorously testing Vectron’s low shear ViSmart(TM) viscosity sensor in various oil types, including diesel, hydraulic, turbine and gearbox oils. OELCHECK will accompany the field tests of the ViSmart sensor together with its oil analysis reports supported by their deep knowledge in tribology for customers in Europe, as part of its overall services offered in regard to oil condition monitoring and data analysis. The two companies will be discussing their joint offering and demonstrating Vectron’s ViSmart sensor in Vectron’s booth, Hall 7, Booth 7-302 at the Sensors + Test exhibition in Nuremberg.

Condition Monitoring International, LLC (CMI), based in Roswell, GA, has announced the release of its web-based Intelligent Agent, Prescient, for Oil Analysis data evaluation.

“This product was designed to fill a gap in the quality of report commentary. It is based on sophisticated algorithms to assess data levels, movement and combinations”, says Jack Poley, Managing Partner and Prescient designer.

Woburn, MA, May 15, 2007 ---Visitors to Innov-X’s Booth 122 at Lubrication Excellence 2007 Exhibition will learn how the new SEA-Mate™ System for large diesel engine fuel, lubricant, and additive fluid analysis can significantly reduce ownership costs. The SEA-Mate™ measurements can optimize working fuels, oils and additives and yield predictive failure detection that can minimize downtime. Ideal for marine, power generation, and on-platform equipment—the system is designed for non-technical operators. This high-performance system is cost-effective and offers a fast return on investment.

BURLINGTON, ON (May 16, 2007) –Ivara Corporation, the industry leader and innovator in asset reliability solutions announces that it has entered into agreements with Dr. Andrew Jardine of the University of Toronto and the Centre for Materials and Manufacturing (CMM) to acquire the rights to advanced reliability technologies developed by Dr. Jardine and commercialized by the CMM.  The technologies will be embedded into Ivara’s reliability solution, Ivara EXP. The technology offers customers powerful statistical capabilities that enable them to make more informed decisions regarding asset repair, replacement and preventative maintenance strategies. 

San Ramon, Calif. – May 14, 2007 – The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy, residential, commercial and industrial applications, today announced its members are joining forces and leveraging their global wireless and utility expertise to fight the predicted global energy crisis. With this commitment, the Alliance has increased membership and expanded its ability to deliver solutions that are helping consumers, businesses and utilities improve efficiency, reduce the need for new power plants and save money.

Rockwell Automation will host the 16th annual Automation Fair event, a free educational forum featuring more than 100 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees from around world. This year’s event will showcase the latest ways manufacturers use industrial automation technology and services from Rockwell Automation and its partners to enable innovation.

Greenville, SC – May 10, 2007 – AssetPoint, a leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution provider, announced that due to a significant increase in opportunities in the markets we serve the company has promoted one employee and added 3 employees to its growing staff.

Acquisition Strengthens LumaSense’s Presence in Clean Technology, Energy and Medical Sectors

SANTA CLARA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--May 7, 2007—LumaSense Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sensing solutions, today announced it has closed the acquisition of Mikron Infrared (NasdaqCM:MIKR), a leader in the field of infrared non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging since 1969.