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Planar Heaters
February 6, 2006 6:44 am | Bi Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsWith ratings from 2 to 50 W, a new line of planar heaters is designed for military, computing, telecommunications, medical, and commercial applications. Engineers can choose from surface-mount, through-hole, and custom-profiled planar resistive heaters.
Plcs Get Primed For Wireless Processes
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsOne evolving application trend for PLCs is their use as a wireless enabler. For electronics, these days, wireless capabilities are a key to success and PLCs are poised to help. They're also poised to help enable wireless communication on the plant floor.
Communication Superstars
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | by Len Vermillion | Product Releases | CommentsOnce largely intended for single sequential functions, PLCs have become technological marvels at the center of control applications.
Long Lead Ball Screws
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Skf Motion Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsA line of long lead ball screws features a ball circulation system designed to promote high linear speeds and low noise levels.
The Right Connection Device Can Enhance Fluid Transfer Processes
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Colder Products Co. | Product Releases | CommentsDesigners of products that incorporate fluid transfer face many challenges when it comes to connecting hoses and tubing efficiently and cost effectively.
Fiber-optic Panels
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Lumitex, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA line of patented woven fiber-optic panels enable design-in of a backlight that provides a bright and uniform illumination for monochrome LCD displays by only using one 5 mm LED.
Fiber-optic Illuminators
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Opto Technology | Product Releases | CommentsThe Endura Light Series of LED-based fiber-optic illuminators incorporates solid-state LED technology to couple light down solid core or stranded fiber-optic cable, providing designers with a reliable, mechanically flexible alternative to neon, fluorescent, halogen, and HID lighting.
Humidity Transmitters
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Dwyer Instruments, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of RH transmitters is designed to provide a stable, repeatable, and accurate means of measuring humidity only or humidity and temperature in the harshest of environments. The polymer capacitance sensor is not affected by condensation, fog, high humidity, or contaminants.
Connection Types
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Colder Products Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThere are three different types of connections available for tubing and hoses. They include fittings, instant fittings, and couplings. A fitting is a simple device used most often as a permanent connection for hoses or tubing. Fittings are typically used with threaded or hose barb connections.
Thermocouples Provide Accuracy And Economy With Good Practice
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Watlow | Product Releases | CommentsThermocouples can be depended upon to provide trouble-free service and long life. Occasionally, difficulties may be encountered resulting from improper application or operation.
Vibrant Led Indicators
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Apem Components Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsQ-Series LED indicators offer a vibrant selection of colors, long life expectancy, and a durable design. The Q-Series is intended for industrial panels, panel indicators, automation equipment, and instrumentation applications in a variety of industries.
What Lies Ahead For Hydraulics?
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | by Peter Cleaveland, Technical Editor | Product Releases | CommentsBy Peter Cleaveland, Technical Editor Hydraulic technology has been used in industrial and mobile applications for many years, and has been reliable for all that time. But, hydraulics are facing challenges from multiple directions.
A Holistic Approach
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Foster-Miller Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIf there is one piece of advice that manufacturers should bear in mind when competing for premium shelf space in big box stores, it is that product and equipment development are inextricably linked. A product is only as innovative as the process used to manufacture it.
Driving Down Cost
February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsNew developments in equipment can help drive down costs for machine builders. These developments include durable components that withstand washdown applications and bus-based communication. Durable components that withstand washdown applications help save in equipment and replacement costs.
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February 3, 2006 7:27 am | Meller Optics | Product Releases | CommentsA 2006 CD version of Meller Optics' overrun parts list feature a wide variety of first quality optics in many materials and sizes.
