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Filtered Power Entry Modules
June 22, 2004 6:30 am | Corcom, Tyco Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsEEJ Series filtered power entry modules, which have current ratings from 1-20 amps, can be used in computer workstations, networking equipment, telecom-datacom equipment, test and measurement devices, and fitness equipment.
Ultra Compact Carriage For Ball Monorail
June 22, 2004 6:30 am | Schneeberger, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe extremely compact BMK ball monorail carriage boasts reduced height, length, and width to save space and allow lower profile stages with less mass. It's available in two sizes — the BMK 15 and the BMK 20. Dimensions range from 24 to 28 mm in height, 34 to 44 mm in width, and 37 to 47.
Gages For Diverse Fluid Level Applications
June 22, 2004 6:30 am | Oil-Rite Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsA new line of aluminum liquid level gages can be used to view oil levels in hydraulic reservoirs, gearboxes, bearing housings, crankcases, transformers, and machinery oil reservoirs.
All-thermoplastic Ball Valve
June 22, 2004 6:30 am | Asahi/America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Quarter-Bloc PVC True-Union ball valve for water and light chemical applications is NSF-61 approved and features all-thermoplastic construction with no metallic parts. The valve's flow characteristics benefit from a full orifice opening equal to the inside diameter of the connecting pipe.
Motion Feedback Encoder
June 10, 2004 1:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Mercury 1800 digital kit encoder is being billed as the smallest motion feedback optical encoder to provide 50-nanometer resolution directly from the sensor head.
Sensor For Production Line Use
June 10, 2004 1:49 pm | Lmi | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Big Beam Sensor boasts a large field of view for measuring the width and height of solid and opaque targets. It's suitable where fast one-dimensional measurements are needed such as on a production line.
Automotive Current Sense Resistors
June 10, 2004 1:49 pm | Irc | Product Releases | CommentsMembers of the OARS series of precision, surface mount, current sense resistors for automotive applications feature a resistive element with an open air design that keeps the resistor's hot spot off the PC board, contributing to cooler operation and higher heat dissipation.
Turbine Flowmeter For Liquid Service
June 10, 2004 1:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsConstructed of 316 stainless steel with NPT-type end fittings, the Lo-Co Series industrial turbine flowmeter has been designed for OEM manufacturers who need a low-cost meter incorporated into their equipment. Nine overlapping sizes from 1/4 to 2 in. are available.
Product Lifecycle Management Software
June 2, 2004 10:57 am | Ibm Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsMerging design and data management into a single interface, Dassault Systemes and IBM's Version 5
Synchronized Digital Video And Data
June 2, 2004 10:57 am | Drs Data & Imaging Systems | Product Releases | CommentsEach high-speed imaging application has its own unique requirements, but a significant number of applications can benefit from simultaneous capture of digital video and data.
Flat Panel Monitor
June 2, 2004 10:57 am | Ibm Personal Computing Div. | Product Releases | CommentsPriced at $729, the ThinkVision L180p is an 18-in. flat panel LCD with an ultra-thin bezel measuring 0.67 in. Its design makes it suitable for tiling on a wall or arranging on a desktop in a dual monitor configuration.
Upgraded Cad Software
June 2, 2004 10:57 am | Imsi Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTurboCAD Professional version 10, by including the LightWorks 7.3 Photorealistic rendering engine, yields images up to 40 percent faster than previous versions. This latest upgrade also includes an updated Spatial 3D ACIS R11 engine that boosts solid modeling performance by up to 25 percent.
Molded Polymers Breath Life Into Portable Defibrillator
June 1, 2004 10:52 am | Bayer Corporation | Articles | CommentsWhen product designers at Medtronic Physio-Control (Redmond, WA) set out to build an automated
Seals For Safety
May 27, 2004 9:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsFaucets, showerheads, aerators, water filtration components, ice makers, and water meters are some of the applications for E1549-70 seals. They meet the National Sanitation Foundation's Standard 61, which restricts the release of contaminants into potable water systems.
Double Dipped Parts
May 27, 2004 9:24 am | Mocap Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new process produces double dipped caps and grips. The mold is dipped twice — first in the base formula and then in the outer formula. The two formulas cure together to create a durable and finished part that combines various colors and textures.
