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Membrane Switch Assemblies
November 11, 2008 5:34 am | Eastprint Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsSingle-use membrane switch assemblies are custom designed and manufactured to OEM specifications for use in a wide variety of hand-held medical and surgical devices.
Micro-Dispense Nozzles
November 11, 2008 5:34 am | The Lee Company | Product Releases | CommentsMicro-dispense nozzles provide a convenient method of accurately controlling dispensed volumes when used in conjunction with the company’s VHS (Very High Speed) Micro-Dispense Valves.
Fixed Stage Microscope
November 11, 2008 5:34 am | Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsElectrophysiological experiments can be performed with the Axio Examiner Fixed Stage Microscope with considerably greater ease and with maximum flexibility and safety.
Perspectives on Changes in China (Part 3)
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Helix Medical | Articles | CommentsChina has been the subject of much debate throughout the manufacturing industry as more companies have considered it an option for reducing costs. However, quality concerns and increasing economic factors have caused some to rethink this outsourcing strategy.
Perspectives on Changes in China (Part 2)
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Astrodyne Corporation | Articles | CommentsChina has been the subject of much debate throughout the manufacturing industry as more companies have considered it an option for reducing costs. However, quality concerns and increasing economic factors have caused some to rethink this outsourcing strategy.
Perspectives on Changes in China (Part 1)
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Intertech Development Company, Peridot Corp. Precision Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsChina has been the subject of much debate throughout the manufacturing industry as more companies have considered it an option for reducing costs. However, quality concerns and increasing economic factors have caused some to rethink this outsourcing strategy.
Bondable Components Make Impossible Fittings Possible
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsComponent designers no longer need be constrained by the limitations of injection molding tool design. The exact fitting, in the optimal layout for the process or product concept, is available with a line of Build-a-Part bondable components, designed for use with gases or liquids.
OEM Servo Motor Controller Has CANopen, CiA 402
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Quicksilver Controls, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA CANopen option has been added to the company’s OEM servo motor controller. CANopen may be configured for peer-to-peer, master, or slave. This allows the controllers to share I/O and registers with other CANopen enabled SilverDust controllers or third party CANopen devices (e.g.
Single-Use Stainless Steel Instruments Replace Plastic Disposables
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsEconomical, single use stainless steel instruments are offered as an inexpensive real metal alternative to plastic disposables. Manufactured in high quality mirrored stainless steel, these kit components are available in many styles.
Medically Approved Power Supply Meets 1U Height Constraints
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Tumbler Technologies + Trumpower | Product Releases | CommentsThe 180W TMPC-180-1U has a height of 1.59? that makes the PC power supply ideal for 1U and other applications where height is limited. The unit, which contains a 90-265 VAC full range input and active PFC, is approved by UL, cUL, and VDE to UL 60601-1, EN 60601-1, IEC 60601-1 medical standards.
Motorized Linear Slide Series Achieves High Positioning Response
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Oriental Motors Usa Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RoHS compliant EZ Limo EZSII motorized linear slide series uses a step motor to achieve high positioning response without any missteps. The series consists of three sizes: EZS3, EZS4, and EZS6. The EZS3 and EZS4 ranges from 1.97? to 27.56? stroke in 1.97? increments.
Thermoplastic Seals Precision Machined to Close Tolerances
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Marshall Manufacturing | Product Releases | CommentsTiny 0.118? OD by 0.078 ID thermoplastic seals are precision machined to handle fluid high pressures. These custom parts are machined to close tolerances from virgin PEEK polymer barstock.
Torque Sensor Available With USB Output Option
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe TFF400 reaction torque sensor has a USB Digital Interface with 16 bits resolution. The sensors feature a Flange to Flange mounting solution with torque measurements ranging from ±5 in.-oz to 500 in.-lbs and torsional stiffness of 325 in.-oz/radians to 199,000 in. lbs/radians.
Sub-Miniature Manifolds for Solenoid Valves
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis series of sub-miniature manifolds is offered for the 10 and 15 mm solenoid valves. Their extremely small size allows for groupings of valves in very small spaces. These single-sided units are available with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 stations.
Chip Fuse in a 1206 Package Rated up to 25 Amps
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Schurter, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1206 chip fuse offers rated current values up to 25 A. The slow-blow UST 1206 provides high melting I 2 t values for impressive inrush withstand performance.
