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No Tools Or Molds Needed For These Parts
July 30, 2002 7:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsA patented technology has been developed for engineers who need a housing or enclosure with the fit, finish, and quality of an injection-molded part but who don't have the quantity requirements to justify tooling.
Latest Release Of Solid Modeler Offers Over 50 Enhancements
July 30, 2002 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsParaLogix Version 2.1 contains more than 50 new enhancements for improving large model and assembly performance, model creation, design changes, and drawing documentation. Advanced section views and dimensioning types such as datums and balloon notes have also been added.
Simulation Software Solves Mystery Of Soccer Trick Kick
July 30, 2002 7:22 am | Msc.Software Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThanks to simulation software, researchers at the University of Sheffield, Yamagata University, and Fluent have been able to figure out the complex physics of soccer and solve the mystery of "trick" or "bending" free kicks. Dr. Takeshi Asai of Yamagata University used MSC.
Design Like Clockwork
July 30, 2002 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsBoth 2D and 3D techniques were used to speed the development of a new line of heart rate monitor watches.
Ribs To The Rescue
July 30, 2002 7:21 am | by Rosaleen Welsh, Senior Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsRigid hull inflatable boats have made their way from sea to shining sea. Used in military and rescue operations in over 80 countries, they are engineered to be tough, fast, and maneuverable. A design firm shares how these boats are engineered to chase the waves.
Gearheads With New Metric Sizes
July 25, 2002 5:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe NemaTrue Planetary Gearhead Series features three new metric sizes. The new frame sizes are 60, 90, and 115 mm. The units are designed to provide long life in a compact, low inertia package.
Array Connector System For Emi Shielding
July 25, 2002 5:44 am | Molex Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to shield and isolate EMI, this array connector system provides multiple back shell options for a variety of fiber management systems. The system can be used on the card front panel or chassis back panel.
Planetary Roller Screws For High Speeds
July 25, 2002 5:44 am | Skf Motion Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsThese planetary roller screws feature threaded rollers with a planetary timing mechanism designed to promote reliable performance in demanding applications where high speeds and acceleration are required. Designed to be robust and shock-resistant, they can be used in harsh environments.
Linear Actuators With High-speed Capabilities
July 25, 2002 5:44 am | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSize 23 hybrid linear actuators are available with 0.002-in. per step resolution, which is suitable for high-speed applications. They can be driven for 7 in. of travel per second. The actuators are available in four designs: captive, non-captive, external linear, and linear rotary.
Sensor For Low-temperature Applications
July 25, 2002 5:44 am | Minco Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Chill-Out senses freezing temperatures within any 6-in. section along its length. The solid state sensor can replace fragile and difficult-to-install gas capillary tubes and their mechanical switches.
Hybrid Linear Actuators
July 25, 2002 5:44 am | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSize 17 hybrid linear actuators feature a new class F insulation system that handles temperatures up to 155°C, allowing operation with high ambient temperatures or increased current.
Wrap Spring Products For Load Starting/stopping
July 25, 2002 5:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new family of wrap spring products is designed for dependable load starting and stopping applications. The line is made up of the Standard CB and Super CB clutches/brakes and WSC Series clutches.
Focused Beam Sensing Fibers
July 18, 2002 6:17 am | Banner Engineering Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThese new focused beam sensing fibers detect minute targets. They allow users to "pipe" light into otherwise inaccessible locations. The fibers come in both fixed and adjustable sensing distance models.
Electrolytic Sensor With Metal Containment
July 18, 2002 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MCL is a new metal, wide-angle, dual-axes electrolytic tilt sensor for general applications. It features metal containment construction to provide durability as well as exacting dimensional tolerances. Specifications include a 0.41in. height with a diameter of 0.325 in.
Non-contacting Angular Position Sensor
July 18, 2002 5:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series 7000 thin-profile, non-contacting angular position sensor is designed as a solution for motion control, rotary position, or steering angle sensing applications. The unit measures less than 8 mm in thickness without housing.
