GlobalSpec Announces Free Defense & Security Technology Online Tradeshow & Event

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Who: GlobalSpec, the leading specialized vertical search, information services, e-publishing and online events company serving the engineering, technical and industrial communities.

What: GlobalSpec Online Trade Shows & Events are one-day, live and interactive sessions that connect a worldwide community of suppliers and distributors with their target market of engineering, technical and industrial professionals. At this free online event, attendees will learn about the latest trends, technologies, and innovations across key areas of defense and security technology, including electrical and electronic systems, communications and surveillance, materials, plus computer hardware and software solutions. By attending this highly interactive event from the convenience of their desktops, participants will gain knowledge from leading defense contractors and security system developers. Attendees can also interact with exhibitors, network with peers, attend educational sessions and discover solutions that will help reduce costs, improve customer service and increase productivity and profitability.

When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:30 AM EDT- 5:00 PM EDT (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM PDT)

• Visit the Exhibit Hall, chat with booth representatives.
• Visit the Knowledge Exchange to interact with other attendees and learn about new technology and products.
• Visit the Resource Center and download materials.

Where: Free registration online at http://bit.ly/HDEuel.

Event Schedule

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT (9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT)

Compact High Performance Data Bus and Networking Solutions for Military Avionics
Avionics platforms are constantly being upgraded, or new ones developed, with the intent of increasing the functionality and capability of aircraft. These pressures have driven advancements in ruggedized small form factor boards and systems designed for avionics applications. This presentation will describe these advances and how systems designers can take advantage of them.
Presented by Sean Sleicher, Marketing Manager - Databus Products, Data Device Corporation

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT (9:30 AM – 10:00 AM PDT)

Transmission and Processing of Mission-Critical Video
Military organizations worldwide are working to integrate video input devices on all types of manned and unmanned platforms to gain the best possible view of the field of engagement. These video input devices, in turn, feed critical information in real time, over a local area network, to warfighters such as vehicle operators, navigators, weapons operators, and commanders. The communications platform increasingly chosen for this task is Gigabit Ethernet.
Presented by John Phillips, Senior Product Manager, Pleora Technologies, Inc.

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT)

Parylene Coatings for Enhanced Reliability of Electronics
Parylene conformal coating is a vapor-deposited material that can enhance the reliability of electronic components and assemblies. Ultra-thin, pinhole-free, with excellent chemical resistance, dielectric barrier properties and UV stability, it can: isolate and protect devices from harsh environments; provide thermal and electrical insulation; control metallic whisker growth; stabilize delicate micro/nano structures; provide a biocompatible surface for implantable medical devices; and stabilize/consolidate surfaces by micro-particle immobilization.
Presented by Alan Hardy, Automotive, Electronics & Military Market Manager, Specialty Coating Systems

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM EDT (10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PDT)

Transitioning Military, Surveillance & Instrumentation Systems to SDI Digital Video
Military, surveillance and instrumentation systems have special needs for timing and information overlay that are different than those of broadcast systems. These issues are reviewed along with solutions.
Presented by Paul Hightower, CEO, Instrumentation Technology Systems (ITS)

About GlobalSpec, Inc.
GlobalSpec, Inc. is the leading provider of digital media solutions designed to connect industrial marketers with their target audience of engineering, technical, industrial, scientific and manufacturing sector professionals. GlobalSpec provides its registered users with a domain-expert search engine to search more than 50,000 supplier catalogs by specification, a broad range of proprietary and aggregated Web-based content, over 15 annual online events, and more than 70 e-newsletters - helping them search for and locate products and services, learn about suppliers and access comprehensive technical content. For suppliers, GlobalSpec helps generate awareness, demand and engagement opportunities among the professionals they are looking to reach – from inbox to desktop, through networks and via real-time engagement.

GlobalSpec, SpecSearch, The Engineering Search Engine and The Engineering Web are registered trademarks of GlobalSpec, Inc.

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Contact: Amber Devin
Director, Marketing Communications
GlobalSpec, Inc.
Tel: 518.880.0200 ext. 5338
[email protected]

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