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Electrical and Electronic Components
Lantronix Launches xSenso Controller
LantronixLantronix has announced the launch of the Lantronix xSenso Controller, the newest member of its xSenso analog sensor networking family, designed specifically for use in rugged and harsh environments including industrial automation, process control, manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas industries, and more.
Point Of Load Regulators (12681)
Ericsson Power ModulesPMD Series point of load (POL) DC/DC regulators are well suited for low-current applications. Featuring integrated functionalities in a single chip control IC, the devices measure less than 2.4 cm2 (0.37 in. sq.) and offer flexibility when space is limited.
Enhanced Models
Icm ControlsThe new relay is ideal for applications such as A/C, commercial refrigeration, heat pumps or any single-phase motor application up to 10 HP.
Materials and Prototyping
Nano-Reinforced Polymer
Foster Mfg. Co., Inc.Foster Corporation (Putnam, CT) has announced nano-reinforced composites for minimally invasive devices, such as catheters, with reinforcement loadings up to 30% by weight. Nano-reinforced compounds with high filler loadings provide substantial increase in physical properties of the base resin while maintaining processability in thin wall components.
Double Row Solder Cup Spring Pin Header Strips
Mill-Max Mfg. Corp.Mill-Max has developed a convenient and reliable method to make connections between wires and mating components such as PC boards, batteries, or other cable assemblies with its new single and double row solder cup spring pin header strips.
OMEGA Introduces Self-Adhesive Thermocouples Molded Silicone Design
Omega Engineering, Inc.Omega’s new SA2 series of thermocouple sensors are available in 2 different mounting styles for flat or curved surfaces.
Mechanical Components
Cad/cam Updates
Vx CorpVX Corp., a maker of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for engineers, designers and CNC programmers, announces the release of VX CAD/CAM Version 12.
Controlling Motion
Danaher MotionDanaher Motion has released its latest PiCPro software, capable of supporting up to 64 axes of high performance motion control.
Impressive New Labview
National Instruments Corp.National Instruments introduces the LabVIEW 8.6 , the graphical programming language for the latest multicore, FPGA, and wireless technologies, improving productivity with new features and capabilities. National Instruments introduces the LabVIEW 8.
Motion Control and Automation
Minimally Invasive
Omega Engineering, Inc.OMEGA introduces the FW1000 series which are minimally invasive, low-cost segmented wedge flow sensors.
Energy Efficient Solution Package
Lenze Corp.Lenze Americas (Uxbridge, MA) has expanded support to material handling operations with its fully integrated energy efficient solution package comprised of DSD software, MF(multiple frequency) gear motor with GKR bevel gearbox, and the 8400 motec with VFC eco mode.
New Picolino Rotary Pump and Compressor
Gardner DenverThomas (Wayne, PA) has introduced the new oil-less, long-life Picolino Rotary pump and compressor. The Picolino is designed for a variety of applications, including medical, vacuum lifting, laboratory, air sampling, sewage aeration, and printing. This quiet, pulsation-free pump is available in two configurations – the DTE (pressure) with inlet silencer, pressure relief valve and outlet tube connector, and the VTE (vacuum) with outlet silencer and tube connector.
Sensors Test and Measurement
Ultrasonic Sensors (11267)
AutomationdirectPriced at $159, the new lines of UHZ miniature ultrasonic and FARS, MQ, and HEE/HER Series sensors includes four models of rectangular through-beam units specifically designed for applications with limited mounting space.
Reliable, Contact Free Potentiometer Replacement
Fraba Inc.POSITAL has come up with a robust non-contact encoder to replace old-fashioned geared potentiometers. Thanks to the contact-free recording of the angular position and revolution, the magnetic encoders from POSITAL are completely wear-free.
Can-ready Position Transducers (8555)
Celesco Transducer Products, Inc.Members of a series of rotary and linear position sensors comply with the SAE J1939-based CAN protocol, which they use to transmit 16-bit absolute position data. The sensors do not require perfect alignment to operate properly.
Software and Computer Systems
UL-Certified SafeTI Software Packages
Texas Instruments, Inc.New UL-certified SafeTI software packages from Texas Instruments Incorporated (Houston, TX) help make designing functional safety consumer applications using TI C2000 real-time control microcontrollers easier and faster.
DC Current Data Logger
Omega Engineering, Inc.The OM-CP-PROCESS101A is one of Omega’s newest data loggers.
3D Systems Delivers Go!MODEL
3D Systems, Inc.3D Systems (Rock Hill, SC) (NYSE:DDD) has announced the availability of Go!MODEL, a simple and powerful 3D reverse engineering and design tool developed in partnership with portable 3D measurement solutions specialist Creaform, specifically for their newly released Go!SCAN 3D portable scanner.
