International Electronic Machines Showcases Wheel Inspection System Environment (WISE) At Gathering

Online, July 15, 2011 (Newswire.com) - International Electronic Machines (IEM) is showcasing WISE at the APTA's Expo 2011 coming up Oct 3-5 in New Orleans. EXPO is public transportation's premier showcase of technology, products and services. Wheels continue to be a critical path item in the maintenance of high-speed trainsets, locomotives, freight cars and passenger coaches. Mandatory wheel inspection and maintenance operations, including change-outs and wheel profiling, are time consuming and expensive.

Wheel management requires routine measurements of the wheel that typically have been taken by a significant labor force using mechanical gauges. Historically, this method is inherently affected by human error, climate and weather conditions, subjective measurements and transcription errors.

James Skaggs, Director of Sales, said "Our WISE system is an exciting development encompassing patented designs combining laser scanning and high-speed imaging to provide cost effective and innovative solution".

In addition, IEM recently introduced the new, Mini-Electronic Wheel Gauge. The latest EWG integrates the controller, keypad, sensor and LCD screen into a single unit, weighing less while offering greater maneuverability, versatility and improved operability.

About IEM:
IEM was founded more than 15 years ago to design and market unique rugged metrology and datalogging products to the railroad industry. One of our products, the Electronic Wheel Gauge, is now the only alternative method of properly measuring railroad wheels accepted by the American Association of Railroads (AAR). IEM now has products for the railway industry which provide safety and maintenance information using every methodology from imaging metrology to advanced NDE approaches.IEM develops, produces, and markets innovative imaging, optical, and other sensor based systems for safety and security applications in the intelligent transportation system industry. By combining innovative sensor systems with advanced software, IEM creates intelligent solutions for use in vehicle inspection, security monitoring, maintenance activities, and more. IEM hold multiple patents covering a wide range of technologies including advanced machine vision, non-destructive evaluation, thermal infrared inspection, innovative cameras, security monitoring, and wireless sensors and sensor networks.

About APTA's Expo 2011:
Held every three years in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Annual Meeting, EXPO is public transportation's premier showcase of technology, products and services.