Design News articles from August 2004

Design News archives from August 2004

We [love] these sites.(Fact)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Vendor websites most frequently mentioned by engineers as "Best meeting my needs." www.digikey.com www.festo.com www.flygtpump.com www.linear.com www.mcmaster.com www.mscsoftware.com www.national.com ...

On a mission.(Fact)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Top three reasons that engineers use the web: * Locate suppliers of products/materials * Access product directories * Obtain product specifications Source: Design News Internet Usage Survey, 2002

Biggest gripe.(Fact)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... What do engineers like the least about vendor websites? According to a recent Design News survey, their biggest pet peeve is the difficulty (or impossibility!) of easily finding the information they are looking for. They say that it is...

That's a lot!!.(Fact)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... As of July 25, 2004, Google states that it is searching over 4,285, 199,774 web pages. It doesn't state how many of those web pages actually contain useful information, though. You can see a running tally on Google's home page at...

Quick access to online info.(My View)
August 16, 2004... So what exactly are those strange-looking URLs that appear throughout Design News? Sometimes, they appear at the end of an article, like this: WEB RESOURCES //Check out the links below for more info// Analog Devices:...

Websites get richer: more information with fewer clicks means more hits.(Web Log)(Editorial)
August 16, 2004... Companies of all stripes are working overtime to make their websites more informative and easier to use. Moog Inc. (www.moog.com), for example, is making documentation on its products accessible within three clicks from its homepage. Bosch...

PLM -- good, not yet great: use of the internet is critical for future success.(Insight from Insiders)(product lifecycle management)(Interview)
August 16, 2004... In 1981, just four years after graduating from the University of Toronto, Canada, with a civil engineering degree, Frank Baldesarra went into business with former classmate Brian Semkiw selling time share on main-frame computers to engineering...

Cookbook overkill: in some designs, you don't need all the ingredients.(Really Opinionated People)
August 16, 2004... CHANCES ARE THAT IF YOU ASK THE typical electrical engineer to generate a 120-Hz sine wave, delay a signal by 300 [micro]sec, or create a 10-[micro]sec pulse once every second, most engineers would not think of using a microcontroller. Most...

Foam vs. fire.(Research for the Real World)(how to combat heat and beef up fire protection with closed cell foam insulation)(Interview)
August 16, 2004... Juan Vitali is developing a way to combat heat and beef up fire protection with closed cell foam insulation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PRESENT POSITION: Principal Research Engineer, Georgia Institute of Technology DEGREES: B.S. in...

Controller simplifies toll booth automation.(Technology You Can Use)
August 16, 2004... Don't have the correct change at an unmanned toll stop? That's not a problem for the Advanced Toll Payment Machine (ATPM), which counts your car's axles, determines its vehicle class, calculates its toll, accepts cash or credit, dispenses...

Low-cost ultrasonic proximity sensor.(Technology You Can Use)
August 16, 2004... At $89, the Virtu ultrasonic proximity sensor from Hyde Park Electronics is poised to compete against photoelectric sensors at the high end of their price range. That's significantly less than the typical price tag of $150 and up for an...

China's job loss.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)
August 16, 2004... According to an online engineering resource, a recent U.S. study reports that China is losing more manufacturing jobs than the U.S. The study cites that between 1995 and 2002, China lost 15 million manufacturing jobs, compared with 2 million in...

Break out the Legos.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)
August 16, 2004... In its annual competition, the First LEGO League (FLL) is asking participants to design, build, and program a robot that addresses the needs of physically disabled people. The competition, open to kids ages 9-14, lets competitors use LEGO...

Manufacturing convention.(Trends Breakthroughs Developments)
August 16, 2004... The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is sponsoring the International Manufacturing Technology (IMTS) Show 2004 Manufacturing Conference, September 8-10, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The conference also hosts the IMTS trade-show, held...

Surf's up! Engineers rely on the Web, but wading through the tsunami of info is frustrating.(Resources)
August 16, 2004... Not that long ago, Engineer David Merriman was excited to start a new job. But on the first day, he learned about a corporate policy so surprising he'd never thought to ask about it. By his second day, he was already thinking about who his next...

An easier transition.(Electronics)
August 16, 2004... The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation, an industry-wide ban restricting six substances in electrical and electronic equipment sold in Europe scheduled to take effect in 2006, will surely confuse and frustrate OEMs and...

Fuel cell fun.(Electronics)
August 16, 2004... For those manufacturing engineers out there baffled by fuel cell technology, take solace in The Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) Advanced Energy and Fuel Cell Technologies Conference and Exposition, being held Oct. 11-13 at Laurel...

Data.
August 16, 2004... 42 Percent of electrical and electronic engineers that make up all engineering technicians Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

Common sense takes hold: standards simplify sensor integration.(Sensors)
August 16, 2004... Slowly but surely, standards are starting to take hold in a key technology that links digital controls to the real world: sensors. The IEEE 1451 specification is making inroads in test and measurement, LIN is emerging in automotive...

Product recalls spur move toward RFID: food-safety groups and others demand product tracking.(Food Processing)
August 16, 2004... The RFID field has gained visibility due to mandates from Wal-Mart and the Dept. of Defense, but observers note that there are many other factors pushing manufacturers to move from bar codes to RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags. A...

Fluid Power annual meeting.(Fluid Power)
August 16, 2004... From September 22 through the 25, the Fluid Power Society will host its annual meeting in Troy, MI. In addition to the Committee and Board Meetings, the society will host an Accredited Instructors Workshop, highlighting new C & C certification...

Reviewers needed.(Fluid Power)
August 16, 2004... The Hydraulic Institute is looking for pump users and specifiers, producers, government agencies, standards developers, and interest groups to review drafts of new pump standards. The process will evaluate the newly completed standard for...

Pumpfest in Hammerfest.(Fluid Power)
August 16, 2004... LEWA Herbert Ott GmbH + Co Kg have reportedly installed the world's "two biggest high-pressure process diaphragm pumps" at a natural gas facility in Hammerfest, Norway. The pumps, weighing around 63 tons each, are used for the re-injection of...

Sensitive valve used for lifesaving 'rebreather': flushes toxic gasses from lungs.(Medical)
August 16, 2004... Using "balanced poppet," an ultra-sensitive pneumatic valve, has enabled engineers to build a device that could save lives of victims of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Known as a rebreather, the...

Calling all sheet metal buffs.(Materials)
August 16, 2004... The sheet metal industry will be holding "EuroBLECH," its 18th global exhibition, Oct. 26-30 in Hanover, Germany. This is the first event for sheet metal workers since the expansion of the European Union, providing the opportunity to make new...

Microwave metal?(Materials)
August 16, 2004... Even small children know better than to put anything metal inside a microwave oven. But automotive engineers at Dana Corp. are doing just that as they look for more efficient ways to heat metals. Normally, metals placed in a microwave oven...

Light cure adhesives.(Materials)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Loctite[R], a brand of Henkel Corp., is introducing two new low-energy, tack-free light cure adhesives specially formulated for plastic and metal or glass bonding. The Loctite 3944[TM], a fluorescent, low-odor product, was designed specifically...

Small adjustment, big breakthrough: tweaked material helps heart repair itself.(Medical Technology)
August 16, 2004... Design breakthroughs don't always have to depend on revolutionary new components. In some cases, a little tweaking of the design may do just fine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That's just what engineers at Swiss medical device manufacturer...

Cleaner engines.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave its nod of approval to Caterpillar's full line of off-road engines compliant with Tier 3 standards. Tier 3 regulations, which apply to clean diesel engines used in construction and mining...

PTDA industry overview summit.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Power Transmission Distributors Association is holding its industry summit, October 14-16, at Disney's Contemporary Resort. This conference was designed to focus on where manufacturing and motion control/power transmission equipment supply...

Power Transmission goes online.(Motion Control + Power Transmission)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Emerson Power Transmission is offering a Web-based training program on different areas related to power transmission. This includes courses on power transmission basics, belt drives, chain drives, gearing, coupling, and bearings. More than 35...

Ethernet drives motion networks' future: new and proposed Ethernet-based drive networking solutions promise higher-performance motion and TCP/IP compatibility.(Networks)
August 16, 2004... Ethernet technology is making a move to become the dominant network for high-performance servodrive and machine control networking. Not all of the cards are on the table yet, but supplier groups totaling more than 100 companies worldwide are...

UGS supports Xeon[TM] processor.(Software + Hardware)
August 16, 2004... UGS recently decided to support the chip for Intel[R]'s new Xeon[TM] processor-based platform designed for workstations. The Intel Xeon processor-based platform has greater application performance and system bandwidth, and eliminates graphic...

New version of Virtual.Lab.(Software + Hardware)
August 16, 2004... LMS International, the makers of Virtual.Lab, has announced its newest version--the Rev 4 Virtual.Lab. This latest installment offers an integrated software suite to simulate the performance of mechanical systems with attributes such as...

Combating Piracy.(Software + Hardware)
August 16, 2004... Autodesk is winning a battle against the many companies who use unauthorized copies of its software. The company has recovered $63 million since its Piracy Prevention Program was started in 1989 and $3 million so far in 2004. The First Annual...

CAD, PLM helps small companies make their big dreams known: smooth sailing boosted by design and support.(Engineering Software)(Computer-Aided Design)(Product Lifecycle Management)
August 16, 2004... Although it's been said before, engineers really do need 3D software to be taken seriously in design. It's not just for large companies either. Perhaps a more substantial investment for small companies, 3D software is what can enable David to...

Data.(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... 36 Percent of software installed worldwide pirated in 2003 Source: BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study

Vacuum booster ... electrical specs ... steel deflection ... weighing pineapples ... The Search Engineer finds solutions to all your questions, problems, and dilemmas. Occasionally, he could be wrong. But he doubts it.(Ask the Search Engineer)
August 16, 2004... Dear Search Engineer: I need to change the material of the body valve of a car vacuum booster made from bakelite with a thermoplastic material which has a good long-term dimensional stability and can withstand-40 to +120C working environment...

Reference this! Ethernet connectivity creates an entertainment hub out of a network-enabled receiver. Download the tools you need to do the same for your design.(Kenwood Fireline[TM])(home theater in a box)(Ethernet over IEEE1394)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Kenwood Fireline[TM] Networked Home Theater System The Entertainment Hub By adding network connectivity to their designs, engineers are building more functionality into consumer electronic devices. Kenwood engineers dub their design a...

From plant floor to pool side: using an open, Ethernet-based scalable architecture and standard hardware, an engineer turns a pool into a full-blown smart home.(Automation)(Cover Story)
August 16, 2004... "Uh-oh, I think I bit off more than I can chew this time," I thought, as I watched the 24-ton backhoe tearing up my backyard. A few weeks earlier, I'd set out to build and automate an in-ground swimming pool and this groundbreaking represented...

Mold away design problems: new injection molding techniques do away with a pair of common design troubles.(Molding Technologies)
August 16, 2004... CYLINDRICAL AND THIN-WALLED PLASTIC parts can give design engineers a real headache. When made from reinforced plastics, the former often have a weak spot at their knit lines and can all too easily go out of round as the part shrinks. The...

Online power supply design tools: we tested some popular online design tools to find out how well they work. Here's how they stack up.(Exclusive Hands-on Review)(online simulation tools)
August 16, 2004... WITH AN EYE TOWARD HELPING design engineers get their power supply designs done faster and more accurately--not to mention getting their own parts spec'd into the final design--several companies now offer online simulation tools. All tools use...

Technologies converge on test tasks: independent developments help simplify and speed test setups.(Innovative Ideas from the Test Experts)(transducer electronic data sheet)(USB 2.0)
August 16, 2004... Developments in instrumentation and data acquisition include the increasing use of smart transducers, the adoption of USB 2.0 as a communication channel, and advances in real-time operation of test software. When combined, these technologies...

Test experts editorial series: plug-and-play data acquisition systems save time and money in system setup.(Innovative Ideas from the Test Experts)(Sensors Plug & Play hardware)(USB data acquisition systems)
August 16, 2004... A recent survey' of test and measurement engineers revealed that nearly 20 percent of the total cost of most data acquisition applications is spent on hardware setup and configuration. From installing and configuring the data acquisition...

Big power, small package: though costly, lambda's new power supply boasts the highest power density in its range.(Power Supply)(NV-350 Configurable Power Supply)
August 16, 2004... Getting high-efficiency power for instrumentation, broadcast, medical, and IT systems just got easier--thanks to Lambda's new NV-350 Configurable Power Supply. The unit provides 350 W ac-dc power with efficiencies of up to 90 percent. In a 1.5-...

Electromechanical relays: improved RF signal repeatability.(Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed to provide a practical surface-mount solution with improved RF signal repeatability over the frequency range, the GRF300 and GRF303 high repeatability, broad-band TO-5 electromechanical relays employ a butt-lead mounting scheme. A...

Dual PID module: downloadable PLC drivers.(Electronics)(CSPID2 Module)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The CSPID2 Module is reportedly the first Dual PID module to offer a "drag and drop" configuration and downloadable PLC drivers in a high density, 32 zone/single node module for dedicated PID control outside the PLC. This enables users to...

Embedded target: automatic code generation.(Electronics)(MathWorks Real-Time Workshop[R])(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Based on The MathWorks Real-Time Workshop[R] Embedded Coder platform, the Embedded Targets for OSEK/VDX[R] and Motorola[R] HC12 allow engineers to automatically generate and deploy code from Simulink[R] directly onto mass produced electronic...

Newest data acquisition model: high-speed performance.(Electronics)
August 16, 2004... The DT9834[TM] Series combines PCI functionality with a high-speed data transfer rate of USB 2.0. This series offers many performance features including a true 16-bit resolution at 500 kHz throughout, full digital I/O for time stamping, pattern...

Plug connection systems: for industrial environments.(Electronics)(VARIOCON)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... VARIOCON printed circuit board inserts let users combine power and signal into one IP 67 rated industrial plug connection system. Up to 40 circuits can be combined in the metal, plastic, and shielded housing options available. The contact...

Connector line: dust and water protection.(Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed to guard against dust and water, the D-sub connectors from Positronic, part of the Environmental WD series, have a new unibody design. This new design eliminates the need for adding sealants as a secondary manufacturing operation,...

Cell phone transceiver: small package.(Electronics)(Aero[TM] II GSM/GPRS )(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Fitting inside its 5 X 5 mm frame, the Aero[TM] II GSM/GPRS is the industry's smallest, most integrated quad-band transceiver for cellular handsets available, which was implemented in a standard 0.13-micron CMOS process. Designed to integrate...

Linear led light source: uses 5W LEDs.(Electronics)(Hyper Bright LED Ranger[R])(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Hyper Bright LED Ranger[R] linear light source is designed to be compact and energy-efficient. It reportedly combines the reliability advantages of LEDs with the hyper brightness of the newly available 5W LEDs. It features uniform light...

How-swap rectifiers: packs 500W and bulk power.(Electronics)(CAR0548)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The CAR0548 is a low profile, 1U version of the company's CAR Rectifier series for telecom and networking devices. It is designed to deliver 500W and reliable bulk power to distributed architectures and dc-dc systems used in optical routing...

Data acquisition board: high-speed.(Electronics)(DT9842)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The DT9842 high-speed data acquisition board of the DSP Fulcrum[R] II Series processes data in real time and controls eight analog I/O channels with its A/D and D/A converters. The data board, which can transform a PC into a closed-loop...

Bus bridge: faster connection between PCI-X buses.(Electronics)(64-bit/133-MHz)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed to support the full 64-bit/133-MHz specification for PCI-X, the 2-port P17C21P100 is compatible to conventional PCI down to 32-bit/33 Mhz. Three key features of the P17C21P100 make it attractive: Dynamic Prefetching Control,...

Measurement device software: with strip chart, oscilloscope, and data logger.(Electronics)(TracerDAQ[TM])(Personal Measurement Device)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Free with a purchase of a Personal Measurement Device or Measurement Advantage brand I/O module, the TracerDAQ[TM] is professional grade software that has several easy-to-use features. The Strip Chart Recorder works with obtaining and...

Flash Microcontrollers: eight new product additions.(Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The 28-and 40/44-pin PIC[R] Flash Microcontroller line now includes eight new devices that target high-end applications including industrial (motor control), computing (cable modems), telecommunications (GPS units), and consumer (MP3 players)....

Waterproof Detector: for underwater UV light studies.(Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The IL Underwater Radiometer Detector and filter combinations, available for performing NIST traceable measurements from 200 to 1,100 nm, can be used in many applications including biological, environmental, meteorological, and water...

Pressure transducer: accurate measurement of barometric pressure.(Electronics)(SETRACERAM[TM])(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Model 278 pressure transducer, featuring a high level output signal with high stability has been designed with patented electronic circuitry and Setra's SETRACERAM[TM] variable-capacitance sensor. This sensor provides thermal expansion...

Relays: for commercial military and aerospace.(Electronics)(ZD20CF)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The ZD20CF and ZD24CC 6-pin DIP solid-state relays offer an extended operating temperature range, overload protection, and screening options. The ZD20CF offers short-circuit protection/overload protection up to 33V dc and is a 2A, 60V dc relay....

Liquid level sensors: new electro-optical.(Electronics)(ELS-900)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Gems Sensors has added two new sensor models to their line of liquid sensors--the ELS-900 and ELS-1150, both of which are made to work liquid coolant applications, medical equipment, lubricant systems, and hydraulic fluid reservoirs. The...

Inductive ring sensor: POM plastic housing.(Electronics)(Ni100R-S32XI-VP44x-H1141)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Ni100R-S32XI-VP44x-H1141, with a 100-mm diameter ring, is the newest member of Turck's line of inductive ring sensors. Intended for use in part detection through feeding and tube systems or part control, the S32 ring sensors have been...

Safety networking system: for standard PLCs.(Electronics)(Safety at Work system)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Safety at Work system from IFM Efector integrates standard mechanical safety devices into most standard PLCs and higher level networks and eliminates the need to wire individually each safety device back to the main control cabinet. The...

Series of controllers: for use with World K and V series.(Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed to accept input power of 110/115V (ES01) and 200/230V (ES02) to control ac motors and gearmotors over a wide speed range, the ES01/ES02 series of compact ac motor speed controllers offer many different functions. These functions...

Busway system: reliable, flexible.(Electronics)(Starline Track Busway)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Starline Track Busway is a modular electrical distribution system that is designed to provide total flexibility for supplying electrical power in mission-critical applications. Users can add or move equipment as desired without being concerned...

Analog-to-digital converter: high performance, high density.(Electronics)(14-bit ADS5500 )(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The 14-bit ADS5500 analog-to-digital converter operates at 125 msps and features a 70-dB signal-to-noise ratio. Its reported advantages include improved receiver performance in wireless communications, more precise scans and lower magnetic...

Torque transducer display: powered by high-speed DSP.(Electronics)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Model 3400 Torque Transducer Display is designed specifically for use with the company's TM, TMHS, and TMB In-Line Torque Transducers. The device powers the transducer and uses high-speed digital signal processing to display torque, speed,...

Amplifier: for servo motors.(Electronics)(AB5 Amplifier)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The AB5 Amplifier supports all of the company's precision servo motors by "linearizing" the voltage to velocity profile at the amplifier level and eliminating the need for custom servo algorithms. The amplifier lets users turn the motor static...

Hinges: compact size, compact torque.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Available in a variety of load capacities, the company's standard line of 5-, 7-, and 9-mm concealed-style constant-torque hinges are designed for controlling motion in applications that involve positioning an object. They are reportedly used...

Silicone products: for gasketing applications.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)(COHRlastic[R])(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The COHRlastic[R] Brand #900X solid silicone material provides an alternative to specification grade rubber. While the silicone is not meant to totally replace specification-grade rubber, it is a viable option. The #900X is UV resistant,...

Quick-connector and tubing: keeps crankcase lines from freezing.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed as solutions to frozen crankcase ventilation lines, the NORMAQUICK[R] quick-connectors and NORMAFLEX[R] plastic tubing prevent condensation from freezing. The heated quick-connector is an enhancement of NORMAQUICK[R] V2 and is used to...

Lockit Preassembly equipment: secures electrical wire.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Lockit Preassembly equipment is designed to permanently secure Lockit strain relief bushings onto electrical wire resulting in a custom subassembly in any quantity. The system can be installed with fingertip pressure at a later stage of...

Bonding material: adheres at speed of instant glue.(Fastening/Joining/Assembly)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Filled with activated aluminum metal to create a fast-set, machinable repair epoxy, the Bond-iT 7056 AL cures at room temperature and needs only one mixing to create a reliable bond material. Bond-It-7056 AL has good adhesion to smooth, rough,...

Drain valve: can be used in food industry.(Fluid Power)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... This two-way, normally opened solenoid valve for a drain can reportedly withstand media temperature of 220F and ambient temperatures of 140F. In addition, the valve has a life expectancy of up to 300,000 continuous cycles with opening and...

High vacuum units: 5000-hour life expectancy.(Fluid Power)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed with more features than their predecessor, the L-PAK 150 and L-PAK 250 can extract welding fumes, metal chips, and sanding dust from workstations and machines. Both units have a standard filter system that separates heavy particles and...

Pressure controller: for pressure, velocity, and flow applications.(Fluid Power)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Series DH DigiHelic[R] Differential Pressure Controller is useful with many different pressure, velocity, and flow applications, according to the company. Users can reportedly choose what security level they want, alarm operation standards,...

Stainless steel gauge: available in various pressure ranges.(Fluid Power)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Type 316 stainless steel pressure gauge is available in many single-scale pressure ranges: 0-30, 0-60, 0-160, and 0-200 psig. The instrument--designed to withstand vibration, pulsation, and mechanical shock--is also available in a vacuum...

New FilterCart models: designed to extract fumes.(Fluid Power)
August 16, 2004... Three new models of the FilterCart have been added to the Nederman line, all of which have a 7-ft extraction arm. The FilterCart Standard model features 270 f[t.sup.2] of filtration surface area and general-purpose extraction hood. The...

Check valves: useful with elevated temperatures.(Fluid Power)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Built with a diaphragm seal to provide a leak-free product even in a non-flowing condition, the Corzan Series CKM Check Valves resist corrosion and work well in elevated temperatures. The diaphragm valves used are not dependent on gravity,...

Proportional solenoid valve: single-stage, direct acting.(Fluid Power)(South Bend Controls)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... Designed to provide a flow rate linearly proportional to the input current, this valve has a flow capacity that reaches a Cv of 0.20 over a pressure range of 25 to 70 psi with normal air flow rates of 120 slpm at 25 psig inlet. Available in 5,...

Air filters: withstand harsh environments.(Fluid Power)(Brief Article)
August 16, 2004... The Tough Air Filter line is able to work in harsh environments including high temperature areas, high humidity areas, and in chemicals or solvents. The filters can provide EMI/RFI shielding, along with particulate protection for electronics...

SBC delivery: quick turnaround.(Software/Hardware)
August 16, 2004... The Fast Track COTS delivery program ensures the company's newest and highest performance COTS single board computers will be delivered in two weeks or less. The program aims to provide support for fast-turnaround prototyping needs. The company...

CAD Render Studio: adds visualization feature.(Software/Hardware)
August 16, 2004... Created as an addition to design programs lacking a visualization feature, the CAD Render Studio provides photo-realistic rendering, animation, and web publishing for most major CAD applications. The program can create and import 3D models, as...