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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sun, 19 May 2013 17:54:00 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Journal</title><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:09:19 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>New Production Supplies!!!</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:03:42 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/new-production-supplies.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:29210402</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Just to update everyone, we have purchased NEW Production Basics C-Leg Benches with ESD surfaces and mats.&nbsp; Nice black frame with gray tops.&nbsp; ALSO, we have purchased NEW OKI (Metcal) MFR2222 soldering stations with all new tips.&nbsp; This allows us to have 2 separate irons running at the same time with full power!&nbsp; We also have NEW OC White Green-Lite Magnifying lights.</p>
<p>Don't forget, we have the Molex TM-3000 crimper and the Carpenter pre-feeder and wire prep system ready to go for all your needs!!!</p>
<p>Come visit us at the SMTA CT Chapter Expo and Tech Forum on October 24th in Waterbury!!!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-29210402.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Molex TM3000 Press</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 13:55:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/molex-tm3000-press.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:16508218</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We just purchased a Molex TM3000 Press and 3 applicators...bring on the business!!!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-16508218.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SMTA Connecticut Chapter Expo</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:14:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/smta-connecticut-chapter-expo.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:15640035</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The&nbsp;Connecticut Chapter of the SMTA is holding the annual expo on October 24th this year at the Waturbury Marriott.&nbsp; Please let me know if you are interested in exhibiting.&nbsp; Email me and I will send you all the info!!!&nbsp; Here is a link to the event for more info!!!</p>
<p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smta.org/chapters/chapters_detail.cfm?chapter_id=13">http://www.smta.org/chapters/chapters_detail.cfm?chapter_id=13</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-15640035.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SMTA Forum in MN.</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:39:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/smta-forum-in-mn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:15492227</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Leaving for the SMTA forum in Minnesota on Friday.&nbsp; Should be very interesting meeting other chapter board members and hearing how they see things in the industry.&nbsp; Will be doing some work on our Connecticut expo that we have tentatively planned for October 24th in Waterbury.&nbsp; Details to follow...</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-15492227.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Design for Affordability...</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:59:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/design-for-affordability.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:13773916</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Please check out this presentation from the latest SMTA show in CT.&nbsp; Let me know what you think!!!</p>
<p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smta.org/chapters/files/Nutmeg_Design_for_Affordability_Tomczykowski_Nov2011.pdf">http://www.smta.org/chapters/files/Nutmeg_Design_for_Affordability_Tomczykowski_Nov2011.pdf</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-13773916.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Santa Paws</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:41:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/santa-paws.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:13732976</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Santa Paws is coming to town of Saturday December 10th in East Longmeadow, MA. Bring your pet to be photographed with Santa!!! Proceeds to benefit F.A.C.E.S. dog rescue.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-13732976.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>CT SMTA Show</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:08:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/ct-smta-show.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:13717835</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>2 more days until the CT SMTA show.&nbsp; Anyone else plan on attending?&nbsp; Switching over to a Kyzen nPB cleaning solution for my Branson degreaser, so looking forward to speaking with them at the show.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-13717835.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SMTA Nutmeg Chapter Show</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:22:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/smta-nutmeg-chapter-show.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:13191157</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>I am looking forward to attending this show on November 16th in Southbury, CT.&nbsp; Planning on attending the Conformal Coating 101 and Design for Reliability tech presentations in the morning, and then walking the show to see what's new in the industry.&nbsp; Let me know if you'll be attending too!!!</p>
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<p>~Mark</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-13191157.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Tyton Printer</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:02:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/tyton-printer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:12211386</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Purchased a Tyton/Hellerman printer a few week back and VERY happy with it's use.&nbsp; Bought a TT230SM from Sager Electronics for a great deal and using the heat shrink labels going forward for all we can.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-12211386.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Cable Tie Processing Machine...</title><dc:creator>Mark Siems</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:01:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/cable-tie-processing-machine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">775136:9078844:10812715</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Looking at new Tyton QS101 cable tie process machine, <a href="http://www.hellermanntyton.us/productDetail.aspx?lon=QS101">check it out</a>!!!&nbsp; Looks like it will save a boat load of time instead of hand processing.&nbsp; Will be seeing it on March 30th 2011, hopefully it matches what we hope it does...stay tuned for results of the demo.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.cpdct.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-10812715.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>