(Harvard Computing Group: Devens, MA) -- Harvard Computing Group Inc. announces a prerelease pricing for TaskMap 4 until Dec. 17, the release date for v. 4 of this process mapping and documentation software.

(Riegl USA: Orlando, FL) -- Riegl USA announces that Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH has released its newest V-line terrestrial laser scanner, the VZ-1000.

(Simio LLC: Sewickley, PA) – Simio LLC, a developer of 3-D object-oriented simulation software, recently announced the availability of Simio Express, a fully functional, 3-D object-based modeling and animation system.

(Spectronics Corp.:Westbury, New York) -- Inspection professionals now have a new method for fluorescent magnetic particle and penetrant testing, mining inspection, and many other applications—the Spectroline EK-3000 EagleEye UV-A/white-light LED inspection kit.

(George Products Co.: Middletown, DE) -- George Products Co. Inc. has announced the addition of Florida Metrology as the newest distributor of its OASIS Inspection Systems.

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has appointed John T. Fowler as managing director of ASQ Global. Fowler will expand ASQ’s presence throughout the world, focusing on membership growth, business growth, and developing and implementing strategic and operating plans.

In 2008 more wind-turbine power generation capacity was added in the United States than coal-fired power generation.