BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Axis
- a reference line used in geometry to locate a point in space or in a plane
Wiktionary Definition for: Axis
- # geometry An imaginary line around which an object spins (an '''axis of rotation''') or is symmetrically arranged (an '''axis of symmetry''').
- Ex:''The Earth rotates once a day on its axis.''
- # mathematics A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a '''coordinate axis''').
- # anatomy The second cervical vertebra of the spine.
Additional Resources
- AXIS Capital Appoints Richard Housley President of AXIS Global Insurance
- PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital today announced that Richard Housley, currently European Division President of AXIS Insurance, has been appointed President of AXIS Global Insurance. With this appointment, Richard will now directly oversee all operating and underwriting activities within AXIS Global Insurance. Richard will continue to serve as European Division...
- Research articles 2006-05-22
- A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of AXIS Specialty Limited and Debt Ratings of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
- OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating FSR of A Excellent and the issuer credit ratings ICR of "a" of AXIS Specialty Limited AXIS and its operating affiliates. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of "bbb" and all existing debt ratings of AXIS Capital...
- Research articles 2006-07-11
- Add Or Remove A Secondary Axis In A Chart
- When the values in a chart vary widely from data series to data series, or when you have mixed types of data (for example, price and volume), you can plot one or more data series on a secondary vertical value axis. The scale of the secondary vertical axis reflects the...
- White papers
- AXIS Capital Publishes Additional 2004 Financial Supplement Reflecting New Segmental Reporting
- PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) announced today that it has published an additional 2004 financial supplement to reflect its revised segmental reporting following the previously announced strategic reorganization of AXIS Capital's operations into AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re. Copies of both 2004 financial supplements...
- Research articles 2005-03-31
- Research Update: AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.'s $500M, 5.75% Senior Debt Issue Rated 'BBB+'
- NEW YORK -- On. Nov. 22, 2004, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'BBB+' senior debt rating to Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.'s AXIS Capital $500 million, 5.75% senior notes, which are due in 2014. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'BBB+' counterparty credit rating on...
- Research articles 2004-11-22
- Siemens launches new single-motor Sinamics S120 AC Drive.(high-performance single-axis applications)
- Siemens Automation & Drives (A&D) present the Sinamics S120 AC Drive for high-performance single-axis applications. The drive expands the Sinamics S120 system into an integrated modular drives system for single-axis and multi-axis application Siemens Automation & Drives (A&D) present the Sinamics S120 AC Drive for...
- Research articles 2006-05-01
- AXIS Capital Completes Move into New Bermuda Headquarters
- PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that the Company has consolidated its Bermuda-based operations and staff into its new headquarters, AXIS House, which is located at 92 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, Bermuda HM08. AXIS professionals at this location can be contacted by dialing...
- Research articles 2006-09-21
- Axis Introduces Full Frame Rate Video Server and Rack Solution for Professional Surveillance
- CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, introduced today a video server blade and rack solution for professional surveillance installations. The AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack holds up to three interchangeable Axis blade video servers and includes a built-in Gigabit switch. The AXIS...
- Research articles 2007-01-30
- KUKA Robotics Selected by C.M.H. Manufacturing to Provide 7 Axis Robot for Aluminum Ladling Application; KUKA Robot Fitted with End of Arm Ladle Tool Creates 7 Axis Robot Used to Reduce Waste and Ensure Pouring Consistency
- CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by C.M.H. Manufacturing of Lubbock, Texas to provide 7 axis robot for aluminum ladling applications. The 6-axis KUKA robot is fitted with an end of arm tool to create a...
- Research articles 2006-03-22
- Axis recognised for excellence in network video technology by Frost & Sullivan.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-28 April 2005-AXIS: Axis recognised for excellence in network video technology by Frost & SullivanC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28042005 Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced today that the company has received Frost & Sullivan's...
- Research articles 2005-04-28
- Axis recognised for excellence in network video technology by Frost & Sullivan.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-28 April 2005-AXIS COMMUNICATIONS: Axis recognised for excellence in network video technology by Frost & SullivanC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28042005 Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced today that the company has received Frost & ...
- Research articles 2005-04-28
- City Axis to acquire oil palm plantation of Indofood.(CORPORATE NEWS IN BRIEF)(City Axis Holding Ltd.)(PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk)(Brief article)
- CITY AXIS TO ACQUIRE OIL PALM PLANTATION OF INDOFOOD. City Axis Holding Ltd., a property and construction company with operation in Asia Pacific region, will acquire an oil palm plantation of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. at a price of S$ 392.7 million (US$ 54.3 million). ...
- Research articles 2006-12-01
- CNC Software option supports simultaneous 5-axis milling
- A software option for programming CNC machine tools supports 5-axis simultaneous milling. The 5-axis module introduces the following capabilities--multi-surface 5-axis roughing and finishing; multi-surface 5-axis flowline machining; surface edge 5-axis swarf cutting for trimming vacuum-formed parts; an adaptable interface, based on part type strategy, shows only what is needed; advanced...
- Research articles 2007-07-01
- / CORRECTION - Axis Technologies Group, Inc.
- In the news release, "Axis Technologies Green Products Featured on Omaha ABC Affiliate KETV Channel 7 at 5PM Tonight," issued earlier today by Axis Technologies (PINKSHEETS: AXTG), we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Axis Technologies Green Products Featured on Omaha ABC Affiliate KETV Channel 7"...
- Research articles 2007-08-27
- Axis Adds Professional Network Camera to Megapixel Product Portfolio
- CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, launched today a 1.3 megapixel network camera for professional surveillance applications that provides three times better resolution than a high-resolution analog camera. The AXIS 211M Network Camera uses megapixel resolution in advanced MPEG-4 streams for achieving video...
- Research articles 2007-03-28
- Single Axis Motion Controller: programmable. (Product News).(Kollmorgen SERVOSTAR)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
- The SERVOSTAR[R] SC single axis controller is a complete drive amplifier with integrated power supply and fully programmable one and a half axis positioner in one compact package. It is based on the proven SERVOSTAR CD servo drive and is capable of The SERVOSTAR[R]...
- Research articles 2001-10-01
- AXIS Capital to Comply with Subpoena Regarding Broker Compensation
- PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that its U.S. holding company has received a subpoena from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York seeking information regarding incentive commission agreements between its insurance companies and insurance brokers. John Charman,...
- Research articles 2004-09-01
- Late News.(AXIS Specialty Ltd to buy Sheffield Insurance Corp from Aon Corp.; other news briefs on insurerance industry)
- Aon selling P/C unit to AXIS Specialty Aon Corp. is selling its Sheffield Insurance Corp. specialty property/casualty insurance subsidiary to Bermuda-based AXIS Specialty Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the deal, Denni Aon selling P/C unit to AXIS...
- Research articles 2002-11-18
- Axis Develops Network Dome Cameras with Joystick Control
- SAN DIEGO -- Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has developed two network dome cameras for professional surveillance and remote monitoring applications. The AXIS 231D+ Network Dome Camera and the AXIS 232D+ Network Dome Camera can be operated with the AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Joystick to...
- Research articles 2006-09-25
- Axis Expands in School Security Market with New Network Video Installation
- CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced today that the Eastchester Union Free School District in Westchester, N.Y., has installed an Axis network camera system to improve security and surveillance on all five of its school campuses. Axis' partner, Select Telecom Inc., installed...
- Research articles 2005-06-06
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