Wire Stripper/Twister (1291)
October 15, 2004 7:06 am | The Eraser Company (Always Moving Forwardâ®) | Product Releases | CommentsUsing a single carbide rotary blade, the C100S Rotary Wire Stripper and Twister processes solid and stranded wire, Teflon, PTFE, PVC, nylon, and KEL-F between 0.031 in. to 0.228 in. OD. Both blade depth and strip length can be swiftly and smoothly adjusted while the machine is running.
LISTED UNDER: Wire & Cable CuttersMagnifier
October 15, 2004 7:06 am | Waldmann Lighting | Product Releases | CommentsThe Omnivue fully rotational magnification light offers an optional pin mount that is compatible with assembly bench "pin mount" receptacles. It also attaches to workstations by a standard clamp, wall bracket, portable stand, or portable table base.
LISTED UNDER: Assembly EquipmentUV Laser
October 15, 2004 7:06 am | Coherent Semiconductor Group | Product Releases | CommentsThe Paladin 355-8000 is a quasi-CW laser that delivers 8 W of output at 355 nm. The increased power enables faster throughput and higher resolution for commercial applications.
LISTED UNDER: Production ToolsFree Software Evaluation
October 15, 2004 6:40 am | Zontec, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsZontec, Cincinnati, OH, is offering a free evaluation of its Synergy 2000 statistical process control software for quality assurance professionals. Synergy 2000 is used in quality management applications to monitor and react to process variation during production and inspection.
LISTED UNDER: Process-Control EquipmentBuilding Automation Into Outsourcing
October 15, 2004 5:30 am | Ibs-Integrated Biosciences Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNot only can automation save valuable time and money, but it can also keep product manufacturing inside the U.S. This exclusive report explores how automation is keeping medical devices closer to home. Eighty percent of the manufacturing cost is built into the product in the initial design.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Prototyping | Full Service Contract ManufacturingCollaboration Shortens Orthopedic Instrument's Design Cycle
October 15, 2004 5:30 am | Solidworks Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Project: To develop a torque-limiting wrench for a new cervical spine system under time and money constraints. The Solution: Use 3D CAD software and the Internet to communicate design concepts by e-mail and then turn the 3D model into an exact replica of the part in a few hours.
LISTED UNDER: CAD | Prototyping | Rapid PrototypingCuring Light (1167)
September 3, 2004 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsLoctite® 7700™ Hand Held LED Light Source is a high-powered, portable curing system that consistently cures many UV/visible light curing adhesives in seconds. Featuring patent pending LED curing technology, the 7700 offers a typical output of 500 mW/cm 2 at a wavelength of 405 nm.
LISTED UNDER: Adhesive-Curing SystemsConveyor (1185)
September 3, 2004 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis unique "open side" low-profile conveyor offers the fastest belt change in the industry—two minutes or less on small to medium-size conveyors. On large conveyors, the quick-change design allows 95% or better time savings.
LISTED UNDER: Automation EquipmentFilter End Cap Potting
September 3, 2004 5:50 am | Gusmer/Decker | Product Releases | CommentsThe DL3-PC utilizes a Posiflow rotary pump design which has no gears to wear and is resistant to abrasive fillers. Both pumps are driven by brushless AC motors. A key feature is touch pad programming of mix ratio and flow rates.
LISTED UNDER: Dispensers/FillersCirculator
September 3, 2004 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Unistat 291w circulator offers highly efficient heating and cooling from -90°C to 200°C. It has cooling capabilities up to 19 kW with 24 kW of heating.
LISTED UNDER: Thermoelectric ModulesCabinets (1037)
September 3, 2004 5:30 am | Arlink | Product Releases | CommentsExtremely flexible and space efficient, the Series 9000 cabinets can be tailored for a wide variety of applications including the laboratory, R & D center, assembly facility, and manufacturing floor.
LISTED UNDER: FurnitureModular Hardwall Cleanrooms
September 3, 2004 5:30 am | Clean Air Products Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series 558 Vertical Flow Hardwall Modular Cleanrooms are available in Class 100 to Class 10. They are manufactured from heavy-duty 16 gauge cold-rolled steel, with a white baked-enamel or powder coat finish.
LISTED UNDER: Modular CleanroomsFiber Cutter
August 4, 2004 8:16 am | Bivar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe palm-sized Fiber Cutter is designed exclusively for cutting or stripping plastic optical fiber and flexible light pipe cabling. Molded from ABS plastic, the miniature HandyPro Fiber Cutter™ measures only 1.75 in. x 1.12 in. and accurately cuts 1.0 mm and 2.
LISTED UNDER: Wire & Cable CuttersAdhesive Melters (1015)
August 4, 2004 8:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsDuraBlue 50 adhesive melters deliver simplicity, reliability, durability, and performance to product assembly, packaging, and paperboard converting operations. The incorporation of this technology allows optimization of productivity by simplifying installation, operation, and routine maintenance.
LISTED UNDER: Assembly EquipmentSwabs (987)
August 4, 2004 8:16 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsThese lightweight, yet durable swabs help reduce and dissipate static electricity while attracting dirt and dust. Lint-free and non-abrasive, these swabs are gentle enough for even the most delicate surfaces.
LISTED UNDER: Wipes and Swabs

