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Modular Video-Based System Enables Precision Inspection
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | The L.S. Starrett Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe Galileo KineMic, an entry level modular video-based inspection system, is well-suited for quality assurance, receiving inspection, training, manufacturing, assembly, research, documentation, and a variety of other applications.
Snap Rings Are Interchangeable With Eaton Rings
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Smalley Steel Ring Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThese snap rings are directly interchangeable with Eaton rings. The XAH, XAS, XDH, and XDS series are available from stock in over 300 sizes ranging from 0.375? to 10?, 13 mm to 300 mm. The company also offers four additional standard series of snap rings in both inch and metric units.
Oscillator Has Wide Frequency Range
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThis low cost, 3.2 mm × 2.5 mm HCMOS XpressO oscillator can be shipped in 10 days or less for production quantities and next day for samples in any frequency from 0.75 MHz to 250 MHz. With a uniquely wide frequency range as well as an industry standard footprint and pin-out, the new 3.
Color Options Offered for Pushbuttons
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Eao Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCrisp blue and white LED illumination options are available for the Series 84 range of pushbutton switches. These options are in supplement to the current options of single or multi-chip LEDs in red, yellow, and green.
Visible Radiometer for Visible Light Curing Systems
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsConsistent curing requires consistent light intensity. The new ACCU-CAL 50V radiometer is simple to operate and offers repeatable measurement of visible light. The ACCU-CAL 50V can measure visible light energy emitted from lightguides (3.0, 5.0, and 8.0 mm), flood systems, and conveyors.
Transdermal Patch Manufacturing System Offers High Speeds
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Doyen Medipharm | Product Releases | CommentsThe company has improved its existing production technology to achieve higher production speeds and efficiency to cater to the growing demand for transdermal patches.
SMT Connectors Suited for High Reliability Applications
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Advanced Interconnections Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Mezza-pede 1.0 mm SMT connectors are designed for 1.0 mm pitch micro board-to-board and flex cable-to-board applications. The screw-machined, low profile Mezza-pede connector system is especially suited for high reliability applications. With a mated height of only 4.
Linear Actuator Has Internal Anti-Rotation Mechanism
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 35000 series (Size 14) double stack captive hybrid linear actuator, designed with an internal anti-rotation mechanism, is especially well suited for applications in which external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible to employ.
Laser Marking Provides Permanent Solution
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | All-Marks | Product Releases | CommentsLaser marking provides an ideal permanent marking solution on medical devices and equipment, surgical instruments, and orthopedic inserts, as well as in conjunction with high speed packaging and labeling lines.
Programmable Force Tester Features PC Control
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Mark-10 Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model ESM301 force tester is designed for product integrity testing in quality control, manufacturing, and R&D areas. With a load capacity of 300 lbf (1.
Brushless DC Motor Achieves Extremely High Torque
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe EC-powermax 22 achieves extremely high torque at slow speeds compared to other similar-sized brushless DC motors. As part of the company’s standard program, it is available in two lengths and has an operating range between 90 to 120 watts, depending on the version.
Temperature/Humidity Sensing Instruments Enable Accurate Control
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Minco | Product Releases | CommentsTransmitters, controllers, indicators, and accessories are designed to work with the company’s temperature sensors and heaters, but can work with a wide variety of other devices. Temptran temperature transmitters amplify low-level signals from RTD or thermocouples.
Heavy-Duty Casters Have Notches to Make Installation Easier
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Revvo Caster Company, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsH Series heavy-duty casters feature a bolt-on directional lock. These models are now manufactured with notches to make it easier to install and use the bolt-on style directional lock. The lock is bolted on underneath the top plate, using the top plate mounting bolts.
Patent Protection 101
October 13, 2008 12:07 pm | Articles | CommentsPatent protection is an aspect of business that concerns many, but truly understood by few. It is a critical piece of any new technology development venture and as such, engineers must be aware of the steps they need to take to safeguard an invention against competitors or counterfeiters.
Protecting Your Portable Products
October 13, 2008 12:06 pm | Articles | CommentsPortable, hand-held medical devices are improving patient care, both at home and in medical facilities. However, reliability and safety demand proper use of electronic circuit protective devices.
