Design News articles from January 2002

Design News archives from January 2002

New members of the family. (Editorial).
January 7, 2002... Teague, Paul E. IN THIS ISSUE OF DESIGN NEWS, WE WELCOME SOME new readers to our circulation list who play an increasingly vital role in the manufacturing world; engineering consultants and systems integrators. Their role in industry...

Readers write.
January 7, 2002... Opinions, suggestions, solutions, and more DRESS CODE I just received my issue, and I very much appreciate your editorial "The price of patriotism' (DN 12.03.01). I feel I must point out that the outfit you were shown wearing...

War game boys. (Sneak Preview).
January 7, 2002... The U.S. Army is asking Hollywood for help. It wants better military training simulators for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is cost. The price tag for a live-fire exercise for a single Bradley fighting vehicle is just under...

Acoustic device detects contraband and more. (Sneak Preview).
January 7, 2002... Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are helping customs agents and other law enforcement officials get a peek inside sealed containers. The laboratory's Acoustical Inspection Device (AID) enables identification of sealed...

Picture is worthy of a thousand criminals. (Sneak Preview).(North Carolina State Highway Patrol downloading jpg files of criminals)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Allan Sadowski wants to use jpg files to catch criminals. That's why the Technology Officer for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol contacted Hamid Krim, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina Sate...

Flakes provide new approach to displays. (Sneak Preview).(polymer cholesteric liquid crystals)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Ken Marshall is developing new flakes called polymer cholesteric liquid crystals (pCLC) that reflect visible to near-infrared wavelengths. By altering the composition of the liquid crystal films, the research engineer and his team at the...

Shock-absorption system makes things blast-proof. (Sneak Preview).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The National Science Foundation is funding a collaborative effort between NASA and the University of Buffalo's Department of Physics to develop a new type of shock-absorbing system that may one day protect skyscrapers, bridges, shops, and...

Software recognizes faces. (Sneak Preview).(Facelt from Visionics Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Facelt is a new software program that compares faces in a crowd with a database of criminal mug shots. The software analyzes more than 80 different features on the face. However, some features are more important than others. For example, the...

Sensor cuts power consumption. (Hot Products).(AD7414/15 temperature monitoring system from Analog Devices Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Low power and temperature-conversion speed are key attributes of Analog Devices' AD7414/15 temperature monitoring system in a compact SOT-23 package. The AD7414 (6-pin lead version) and AD7415 (5-pin) contain a band-gap temperature sensor and...

Level sensor beasts accuracy, simplicity. (Hot Products).(from George Fisher Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... George Fischer Inc. has introduced the +GF+ SIGNET 2222 Magnetostrictive Level Sensor for continuous measurement. The slim body features a 5/8-inch NEMA 6/IP68 tube that houses the sensor electronics, eliminating bulky enclosures. With a simple...

Positioning goes field programmable. (Hot Products).(from MTS Systems Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Temposonics[R] R Series AOB quadrature interface position sensor from MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Div. is field programmable. Via an RS-232 link, a user can fix the pulse frequency, resolution (from 50 to 12,500 counts/inch), and polarity...

Laser system detects small targets. (Hot Products).(F3C-AL laser sensor from Omron Electronics Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Finding a 1-mm target at a distance of 700 mm is possible with Omron Electronics' F3C-AL laser sensor. Product Manager Dave Grimmett says the sensor's low hysteresis allows such accurate sensing across its 150- to 700-mm range. He adds that the...

Hall effect gives transducer accuracy. (Hot Products).(from Phoenix Contact)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Rather than use shunt resistors or current transformers, which produce excessive heat and increase weight, compact DIN-rail MCR-S ac/dc current transducers from Phoenix Contact use a Hall effect sensor, according to Instrumentation Product...

Photo ICs integrated into compact package. (Hot Products).(from Hamamatsu Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The S8030 and S8064 photo ICs from Hamamatsu Corp. integrate a photodiode, LED driver, and signal processing circuitry into a subminiature package for proximity detection. With a photodiode peak sensitivity wavelength of 850 nm, the devices are...

Robots pack 1,200 cookies per minute. (Motion Control).(Pepperidge Farm uses ABB FlexPicker)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Robotics and machine vision replace humans on packaging line CHICAGO--Palletizers and case packers have been the mainstay of robotic applications, according to Sal Spada, senior analyst at ARC Advisory Group (Dedham, MA). "But there's...

Plastics sharpen knife design. (Engineering News).(knife from Engineering Design Consultants Ltd. and Kershaw Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... PORTLAND, OR--Engineering Design Consultants Ltd. recently put a modern twist on the ancient craft of knife making when it applied some engineering rigor to the Black Out knife from Kershaw Corp. With the help of molded engineering...

Sparkling plastics hide ugly lines. (Engineering News).(GE Plastics)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... PITTSFIELD, MA--The growing palette of visual-effect plastics may give industrial designers a way to create alluring products. But pity the poor engineers who have to make these materials work in the real world. After all, the very fillers that...

New 3D CAD users demand extra features. (Engineering News).(SolidWorks 2001 Plus from SolidWorks Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... CONCORD, MA--As more 2D CAD users add an extra dimension and learn to design in 3D, their hang-ups and complaints reveal how solid modeling changes their jobs. SolidWorks is one of the CAD companies that's most focused on this market...

Students run real hardware in virtual factory. (Engineering News).(University of Missouri-Rolla )(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... ROLLA, MISSOURI--Students at the University of Missouri-Rolla are learning in a unique way how design influences manufacturing. Using virtual reality, they are programming, controlling, and monitoring machines in both the real world and in...

CAD translation can be fast, secure, and accurate. (Engineering News).(Evaluation)
January 7, 2002... MARLBOROUGH, MA--Collaborative CAD requires file translation. In order to speed design cycles, this has to happen quickly. But in order to keep proprietary secrets, it must be secure. And in order to be useful to engineers, it must be...

Feel the texture of virtual clay. (Engineering News).(Evaluation)
January 7, 2002... WOBURN, MA--Think of it as a mouse, extended off the desk plane into a third dimension. But it looks like a toaster-size construction crane, To use it, you grab the crane arm like a pen, and then wield it like a scalpel. Actually, it's...

Restart your engines. (Cyberpage).(Design News Web site section)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Take a break from your overworked schedule to refuel by visiting the "Take a Break" section at www.designnews.com. Go to "Breaktime" to read about the less serious side of engineering from the latest issue. "Headwork" presents problem-solving...

Own one first. (Cyberpage).(Arbortech Industries Ltd. flying scooter)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... At www.arbortech.com.au/airboard, you can see how the Airboard flying scooter developed by Arbortech Industries Ltd., floats on air. The site includes technical specifications regarding dimensions, control, and performance. The FAQ section...

Find out why. (Cyberpage).(TenLinks.com)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... You may know TenLinks.com as a technical professionals' website, but did you know they have a section devoted entirely to technical information related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the U.S.? At...

Stock your supplies. (Cyberpage).(Engineer Supply.com )(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Who has got time to shop? At Engineer Supply.com (www.engineersupply.com), browse through the company's product list to see photos, prices, and detailed information. Included in the tools and supplies are specialty calculators, measuring...

Show you the money. (Cyberpage).(National Engineering Search site)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... National Engineering Search (www.nesnet.com/salary.asp) is a technical search firm specializing in software, hardware, RF, optical, and mechanical engineering industries. Not only can you access over 5,000 engineering job listings, you may also...

Fly to the moon virtually. (Cyberpage).(Rocket and Space Technology website )(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... For those engineers who never quite pursued the path of rocket science, here is a website designed by an engineer for engineers interested in the subject. Robert Braeunig's Rocket and Space Technology website...

Look for the bright spots. (OEM Journal).(SKF Motion Technologies)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Bethlehem, PA--While design opportunities in the factory automation market have dwindled in recent months, some OEM Vendors have found success by exploiting other niches. SKF Motion Technologies here in Bethlehem has doubled its workforce...

Planetary roller-screw drive. (Designer's Corner).(from the German Aerospace Research Center)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Achieving a range of precision motion with minimal components in a compact volume, the German Aerospace Research Center (DLR) has developed a series of electromechanical actuators designed around patented, planetary roller-screw drives (PRSD)....

Bi-metal bearing. (Designer's Corner).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The engineering arsenal for improving the corrosion resistance of mounted bearings includes coatings, which wear, and stainless steel. The problem is that bearing races must be hardened, which compromises corrosion resistance. The patented...

Flexible coupling or universal joint? (Designer's Corner).(Schmidt Kupplung product information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Though designed to offer generous angular and radial misalignment compensation, the Loewe GK ("Lion") coupling resists axial motion, ensuring the transmission of push-pull loads. Developer and manufacturer Schmidt Kupplung says that for this...

This won't hurt a bit: A new electric drill may not make visits to the dentist completely painless, but the brushless dc motor inside will speed things up. (Cover story/Power transmission/Motion control).
January 7, 2002... Robert DeFrancesco's childhood trips to the dentist were terror-filled ordeals. Still haunted by memories of the high-pitched whine of the drill, he vowed that when he started his own practice he would make the experience more serene for his...

Energy efficiency rules. (Technology Forecast 2002).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY are subjects that seem to come and go, at least in the minds of consumers. But in industry, they're issues that are always front and center. And they will be all the more prominent in the next few years,...

More power, more mileage: Higher voltage cars could improve fuel economy--if. (Technology Forecast 2002 Electrical/Electronics).
January 7, 2002... The growing appetite for automotive electrical power at first glance seems at odds with fuel economy "Everything that consumes electric power potentially hurts fuel economy," says Phil Chapekis, manger of higher power vehicles for Visteon...

Electronic motor drives to take off: Higher energy costs make them more attractive. (Technology Forecast 2002 * Power Transmission).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... Engineers looking for ways to cut energy costs will increasingly look to electronic motor drives in the next few years. Switched-reluctance motor drives in particular could well help them achieve their energy-conservation objectives, sources...

Transceivers beef up motion feedback. In closed-loop motion control, transceivers can be a lower-cost way to weaken EMI/RFI. (Motion Control).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... It's been a popular trend among OEM design engineers in the last decade to design autonomous motion control systems with the control electronics and motor in one compact package. But sometimes, the space in the machine for the motor isn't big...

Part Libraries on the Web: 2D and 3D manufacturers' standard parts can be downloaded in a variety of native or neutral formats from the Web, or through complete libraries on CDs, saving time and effort to complete assembly design. (CAD\CAM\CAE).
January 7, 2002... While CAD has certainly facilitated mechanical design, engineers should not have to spend time creating standard parts for assemblies. Many part manufacturers have put their 2D part libraries onto CDs, but with the increased use of 3D CAD,...

Hybrid handles assembly chores. (Product News - Materials).(Bayer Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Bayer Corp. plastic-metal hybrid (PMH) technology, which creates load-bearing structures by injection molding a network of polyamide ribs into one or more metal stampings, has been around for nearly a decade. "It lets you put metal where you...

Acoustical composite. (Product News).(E-25-26-50SM acoustical foam composite)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... The E-25-26-50SM acoustical foam-barrier-foam composite, part of the company's line of TUFCOTE[R] composites, is intended to block and absorb sound at frequencies above 500 Hz. The composite consists of 1/4-inch decoupling foam, a 1.6 pcf...

Rubber. (Product News).(Alcryn Melt-Processable Rubber)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Alcryn[R] Melt-Processable Rubber[TM], available in heavy-gauge extruded sheet form, is designed to offer chemical resistance and weather ability for industrial and consumer applications. Available as 100% recyclable, it replaces vulcanized...

Chip encapsulant. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... TRA-BOND 221UO1 is a highly filled, medium viscosity, electrically insulating epoxy encapsulant, intended for microelectronic chips. According to the company, stress effects from shock tests on wiring and components are reduced with the...

Writeable material. (Produce News * Plastics, Metals and Other Materials).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Viewall material features wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling coverage and seamless writing surfaces for visual communication applications. The material is available in lenticular surfaces, complete with a 40,000 units/[in.sup.2] projection...

Epoxy preforms. (Product News * Plastics, Metals and Other Materials).(DC-207 Uni-form epoxy adhesive)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The DC-207 Uni-form (tm) epoxy preforms are designed to withstand industrial solvent exposure, Freon/oil mix environments, and up to 325C temperatures. The preforms consist of solid, one-part epoxy resins; when heated, epoxies produce a seal...

Molding process. (Product News * Plastics, Metals and Other Materials).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The direct feed thermoplastic process is an in-line compounding and molding process made for continuous production of long fiber thermoplastic composites. The process mixes fiber/resin melt, reportedly reducing reinforcing fiber damage, and...

Encapsulated frit. (Product News * Plastics, Metals and Other Materials).(from Peek PLC)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... PEEK encapsulated frits are offered in 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C-276, and titanium, featuring a chemical- and corrosion-resistant thermoplastic outer sealing ring. According to the company, media retention and uniform sample flow are...

Twin-lead screws. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... These rolled twin-lead screws are designed to install easily and eliminate alignment problems in the packaging, molding, food processing, assembly, and robotics industries. The one-piece design includes nuts and is available in thread screws...

Gasketing material. (Product News).(Loctite Durafoam silicone liquid)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Loctite[R] Durafoam[TM] 5975, a thixotropic self-foaming silicone liquid, is used in automotive applications such as air cleaner housings, electronic module covers, wiper motors, connector seals, fuse box covers, automotive door panels and door...

Tilt table. (Product News).(Pro-Air Tilt Table)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... The Pro-Air Tilt Table requires no electricity or hydraulics to position containers for parts removal or for better placement. With its 48-x 60-inch platform, the tilt table handles 6,000 lbs. load capacity, and a foot pedal control or...

Safety air coupler. (Product News).(SAFE AIR two-stage coupler)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... SAFE AIR two-stage coupler is engineered to offer safety, durability, service, one-step connection, and a lightweight design. Rated to 232 psi and available in 5/15- and 3/8- inch dimensions, the coupler features a design that eliminates...

Flange and plugs. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Extra-Wide Flange reportedly protects surface area and eliminates improper installation, while the low-density polyethylene Center-Tab Pull Plugs allow for easy removal. These products are available in 14 sizes, with 1.25-to 3.25-inch...

Floor hatch. (Product News * Fastening).(Access Floor Hatch)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Access Floor Hatch features stainless steel or galvanized construction, snap-in installation, and a two-position (open/closed) hinged rotating top. Used in work stations and other communications equipment, or where raised floors or...

Manipulator system. (Product News * Fastening).(Overhead-Mounted Manipulator System)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 7, 2002... The electric-powered Overhead-Mounted Manipulator System (UM Series) is developed for core handling and lifting applications in the company's line of ergonomic workstations and material handling equipment. Featuring specialized end effectors,...

Horizontal machining center. (Product News * Fastening, Joining, & Assembly).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The a51 horizontal machining center (HMC) is designed for automotive parts suppliers, general contract machining operations, and medium to high volume production shops. Complete with 400 mm pallet and 12,000 rpm spindle standard, it reportedly...

Aluminum fittings. (Product News * Fastening, Joining, & Assembly).(Contemporary architecture applications)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... Used indoors or outdoors, the one-piece ADA-compliant Kee Lite[TM] aluminum handrail fittings are made lightweight and corrosion resistant, with high-grade Aluminum Silicone Magnesium alloy. The fitting attaches to the 1.25- to 1 .5-inch...

Enclosures. (Product News * Fastening, Joining, & Assembly).(Outdoor or indoor applications)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... The 10-in, deep CONCEPT[R} Wallmount Enclosures, suitable for outdoor or indoor applications, are intended to separate dirt, dust, oil, and rain from electrical and electronic components. The enclosures are made with 16- or 14-gauge steel,...

Drive. (Product News * Power Transmission & Motion Control).(For industrial environments)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... Power Cube(tm) stepping-motor drive measures 12.5 cubic inches and has a 250W drive in a potted enclosure that is said to mount easily on machines in demanding industrial environments. The drive features dedicated I/O for enable, stall...

Encoders. (Product News * Power Transmission & Motion Control).(For stepper- and servo-motor controls)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... The Dynapar brand Series F14 and F18 industrial encoders are said to provide high-performance, cost-effective feedback for stepper- and servo-motor controls, and feature compact 1.4- or 1.8 inch diameter package Dimensions and a pluggable pin...

Motor drive. (Product News * Power Transmission & Motion Control).(New Altivar 28 compact ac drive)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... Created to reduce mounting space up to 32%, the Altivar(r) 28 compact ac drive is said to be easily installed, and simple to program. An RS485 serial link provides interconnection with Mod bus Plus, Ethernet TCP/IP, and DeviceNet. Uptime and...

Coupling. (Product News * Power Transmission).(DATAFLEX torque measurement coupling)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... The DATAFLEX[R] torque measurement coupling measures torque and speed by measuring the intensity of light. The light is directed through two disks that have been etched for light refraction, similar to encoder disks, and the amount of light...

Bearing. (Product News * Power Transmission).(For high-stress situations)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... This axial ball-transfer bearing is said to eliminate stick/slip in rack-and-pinion steering while still providing for high-load capability during high-stress situations. This is achieved through the use of recirculating balls and an adjustable...

Driver. (Product News * Power Transmission & Motion Control).(STAR bipolar constant-current chopper driver)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... STAR bipolar MSU500 is a low-cost, 5-Phase, constant-current chopper driver with eight micro-stepping settings for optimal resolution. The driver is designed to handle the high speed and torque performances of the company's size 17 to 23...

Linear actuator. (Product News * Power Transmission & Motion Control).(RS rolling-ring linear actuator )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... An integrated linear scale in the RS rolling-ring linear actuator provides both travel direction sensing and linear position control accurate to 0.0004 inch. This smooth, unthreaded drive shaft converts rotary motion input into linear output....

Clutch/brake. (Product News * Power Transmission & Motion Control).(Precision Tork M9 permanent-magnet clutch and brake)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... The Precision Tork[TM] M9 permanent-magnet clutch and brake has a torque range of 15 to 300 lb-inches. A black zinc dichromate finish provides corrosion resistance. Custom-made shaft bores and keyways, shaft extensions, system retrofits, metric...

Collaborative design system. (Product News * Computer Productivity Tools).(Permits highly sculptured surfaces with ergonomic and complex shapes)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... The Industrial Design Pack, allows engineers to incorporate new ideas and feedback into their designs without the limitations of model histories. It provides the tools needed to create highly sculptured surfaces with ergonomic and complex...

Product-development software. (Product News * Computer Productivity Tools).(Accolade Web-based system)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 7, 2002... The Accolade[TM] Web-based system reportedly automates the Stage-Gate model to combine software technology with access to human expertise and new product development (NPD) best-practices content, improving NPD process efficiencies by reportedly...

Manufacturing software. (Product News * Computer Productivity Tools).(eM-Assembly Expert)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... eM-Assembly Expert is designed to provide a current view of production data in manufacturing, allowing for easier collaboration on designs of factories, assembly lines, panels, and circuits. Solution benefits include: a panel-centric process...

Stand-alone software. (Product News * Computer Productivity Tools).(Collaboration Gateway software)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Collaboration Gateway allows manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, aerospace, high-tech, and heavy equipment industries to share design data between differing CAD systems. Users may share digital assembly or part models without human...

Compact supercomputer. (Product News * Computer Productivity Tools).(SGI Origin 300 server supercomputer)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The SGI[TM] Origin[R] 300 server is a compact, rack-mounted system that holds two or four MIPS(R) and up to 4 GB of memory. Available in a modular design, the server may be used in data archiving, high-performance computing, and media streaming...

Nip roller software. (Product News * Computer Productivity Tools).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Designed for Palm-based platforms, NipStat[R] software provides a way to calculate different nip roller equations. Calculations include cover deflection, crown correction, P&J to modulus, crown of roll and crown at station, speed differential,...

Multimedia processor. (Product News * Computers).(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The 1.1GHz AMD Duron[TM] processor features a superscalar floating point unit with 3DNow! Professional technology and hardware data pre-fetch. Compatible with Microsoft[R] Windows[R] XP operating system, the processor operates with the...

LCD monitor. (Product News * Computers).(available from Acer)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Acer FP581 is designed to offer users high image quality, with radiation-free viewing and a 350:1 contrast ratio. The 15-inch LCD monitor has a full-screen image auto-adjustment feature, regardless of the set resolution. Made to be energy...

Design data management. (Product News * Computers).(software available from Solid Edge)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Solid Edge Insight incorporates design data management with Solid Edge 3D mechanical CAD software as a built-in component. Intended for design-sharing, it includes data vaulting, revision management, BOM management, and engineering change...

Valve box. (Product News * Fluid Power).(enclosures available from Furon)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Furon(R) Valve Box Enclosure is designed for flow-through ventilation and pressure containment applications, due to its 5 psig pressure rating. A Type II PVC material and twin-sheet thermoform design allows for valve and connection inspection....

Compressor. (Product News * Fluid Power).(air compressor product information)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Model 012 is a fractional horsepower oil-less air compressor designed specifically as a component for manufacturers of aerosol nebulizers. In this application, the compressor pushes air through a jar of medication, atomizing the medication into...

Pneumatic manifold. (Product News * Fluid Power).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The X Systems[TM] is a durable thermoelastomer assembly, eliminating seals and screws for the valve to manifold interface. The design is said to allow for standard and complex pneumatic manifold circuitry, including multiple-operating...

Ball valve. (Product News * Fluid Power).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Triad Series 3-Piece ball valve is suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature, and severe-service applications, and come standard as fire-safe certified to API 607 4th Edition standards. The series features live loaded stem seals,...

Air regulator. (Product News * Fluid Power).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Minimatic Air Regulator-1 (MAR-1) features a downward and upward adjustable pressure, with range springs of 0-100 psi. According to the company, pressure is held constant while avoiding downstream pressure creepage. No tools are required to...

Air filters. (Product News * Fluid Power).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Quadrafoam air filters, used in telecommunications enclosure applications, are intended to allow heat exchangers to operate at maximum efficiency with little maintenance. The filters include one-piece roll-formed aluminum frames, 85% open...

Diaphragm pump. (Product News * Fluid Power).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The model N838 diaphragm pump includes an integrated-control brushless do motor, which reduces wear and increases lifetime. Featuring low EMI and RFI levels, the pump has a 34 l/min. flow and an end vacuum of 27 inches Hg, all in a 6L x 3.5W x...

Safety relief valve. (Product News * Fluid Power).(from Conbraco Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Conbraco 500 Series safety relief valves offer pressure settings up to 900 psig at 800F for use in steam, air/gas, and liquid service. These ASME Section VIII certified valves are available in bronze, carbon steel, or stainless steel, and...

Multiplexer. (Product News).(ProMUX multiplexers)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The ProMUX-3 multiplexer features three inputs and one RS232 output. The ProMUX-4 and -8 can have either 4 or 8 inputs and one RS232 or RS422 output. And the ProMUX-RF has one input and 2-way wireless transmission to a receiver with RS232...

Transformers. (Product News).(PMC Sierra-compatible octal transformers)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Three families of octal transformer modules are designed compatible with PMC Sierra's 4- and 8- channel Cs for T1/E1/J1 applications. Octals come in standard 40-pin, 32-pin miniature space-saving, and 40-pin with integrated surge protection...

Frame grabber. (Product News * Electrical/Electronics).(Bandit-II MV)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The Bandit-II MV is a monochrome frame grabber with integrated VGA display. This unit has a dedicated acquisition control that works with fixed or variable-scan cameras. Other features include external clock input, a two-pulse Schnitt trigger...

C-compiler. (Product News * Electrical/Electronics).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The XPP[TM] vectorizing C-compiler allows a developer to create reconfigurable ASICs using C language source code. It is capable of running in multiple, parallel instances on the PACT core. Acting as a preprocessor, the XPP extracts and creates...