Workholding System
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Sensors Unlimited, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe VB DockLock zero-point workholding system is designed to facilitate workholding setup changes in seconds. It integrates with workholding devices such as vises, providing a fast, accurate, and repeatable method for making setup changes on all types of horizontal and vertical machining centers.
Threaded Standoffs
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Pennengineering | Product Releases | CommentsPatented PEM “Type DSOS” self-clinching threaded standoffs can be installed close to edges in thin metal sheets and offer a reliable method to stack or space components in an assembly. They can serve ideally where space for fastening hardware may be limited and are RoHS compliant.
Oscillator
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe RV-8564-C2 real time clock module combines a 32.768 Hz timing crystal with a CMOS oscillator circuit in an ultra-small SON 10-pin ceramic package. The unit measures just 5.0 x 3.2 x 1.2 mm.
PWM Amplifier
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Cirrus Logic Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA 5 A, 60 V monolithic pulse width modulation (PWM) amplifier IC has been developed. The SA56 delivers increased power to drive a wider range of DC and stepper motors of up to 1/3 HP, while the use of PWM technology provides efficient power delivery to minimize thermal issues.
Heat Sinks
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Advanced Thermal Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsMaxiFlow heat sinks are designed for cooling BGAs and other hot components in the restricted air flow conditions typical of today’s condensed electronic packages. The heat sinks feature a low profile, spread fin array that maximizes surface area for more effective convection (air) cooling.
Conveyors (2883)
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Dorner Mfg. Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsESP (Engineer Specials Program) is a program that gives extra attention to building conveyors with unique dimensions and characteristics above and beyond the dimensions of the company’s regular conveyor platforms.
Chair Configurator
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsBioFit Engineered Products introduces the seating industry's first online Build Your Own Chair configurator for designing ergonomic chairs to meet customer specifications for hospitals and other healthcare applications.
Networking Tutorials
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsLantronix has updated its popular networking tutorials. As an important information asset for IT managers and engineers, the tutorials provide a solid foundation and understanding of basic networking protocols and techniques.
JT Data Format White Paper
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsCyon Research Corp., a leading provider of analysis and consulting for engineering technology markets, offers a white paper that evaluates the sharing of design data throughout a product's lifecycle using the JT data format (JT), developed by PLM software supplier UGS Corp.
PSA Sample Kit
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsFor qualified manufacturers interested in how pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes can improve medical device, wound care, or transdermal delivery applications, MACtac has introduced its Medical PSA Kit.
Portable "Vein Finder" Enables Faster, Accurate Injections
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsA team of Georgia Institute of Technology researchers is developing an inexpensive, handheld device that uses Doppler ultrasound technology to find veins quickly to alleviate problems associated with the technique.
Gaming Towards Success
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsFlowSim is a new team-based board simulator that can help manufacturing and fabrication teams work through process challenges.
Machine Safety Online Tutorial
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsBanner Engineering has introduced its iKnow Machine Safety online tutorial. This addition to the informative iKnow Online Training site allows learners to understand the mechanics and applications behind machine safety systems through short, interactive lessons they can do at their own pace.
Rotational Device Conversion Tool
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsGroschopp Inc. has introduced a web-based conversion tool that quickly calculates speed, torque, and power of rotational devices. The STP conversion tool is available for download at the company’s website and free to all users.
Environmentally Friendly Materials
March 8, 2006 10:20 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsRogers Corp. has created a new “Green Leader” website, which contains information on the company’s environmentally friendly specialty materials and related subjects.


