Product News Network articles from May 2009

Product News Network archives from May 2009

Connectors are optimized for use in 85 ohm environments.(FCI Announces AirMaX VS[R] Connectors Optimized for Use in 85 ohm Environments)
May 29, 2009... AirMax VS[R] connectors minimize impedance discontinuities and unacceptable signal loss when inserted in 85 ohm channels. Mating interfaces also satisfy demands for backwards compatibility to legacy 100 ohm product interfaces. Supporting Intel...

Handheld Label Printer tackles industrial marking jobs.(Graphic Products Introduces New Handheld Label Printer)
May 29, 2009... Able to create labels anywhere on job or in field, DuraLabel 2000 prints on 1/2, 1, and 2 in. supplies and offers automatic text/image auto-size setting feature to facilitate label design. Portable unit, powered via rechargeable battery,...

LAN System offers cloud-based wireless networking.(Meraki Takes Enterprise Wireless into the Cloud, Makes It Available to Companies of All Sizes)
May 29, 2009... Meraki Enterprise Wireless LAN system includes Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller which offers Web-based management tools, automatic RF planning, 802.1x authentication, as well as ability to create multiple virtual-LANs on single physical...

Software provides master data management solution.(Oracle[R] Announces Oracle Customer Hub 8.1)
May 29, 2009... Using Oracle[R] Customer Hub 8.1, organizations can consolidate customer data from disparate systems, and cleanse, master, govern, and share information throughout enterprise. Program provides set of composite web services to help speed SOA...

Service assesses security of applications.(Ounce Labs Announces Software Security Assessment-as-a-Service)(Company overview)
May 29, 2009... Utilized for evaluating security vulnerabilities that put critical applications at risk, Assessment-as-a-Service (A3S) program is available for organizations that lack internal resources needed to perform in-house application security...

Software monitors traffic on Ethernet access devices.(Creanord Introduces Traffic-Meter(TM) Enabled Ethernet Access Devices with Unique per Second Network Flow Visibility)
May 29, 2009... Creanord EchoVault Traffic-Meter(TM) monitors microburst and microloss events with range of Ethernet access devices driven by Creanord EchoAgent(TM). It enables measurement of traffic based on L2 and L3 criteria, allowing measuring of different...

Calendaring Software streamlines large scale meal planning.(Culinary Software Releases New Calendar Builder for ChefTec)
May 29, 2009... Calendar Builder, fully integrated with ChefTec, lets large-scale cafeteria and catering operations manage and display their recipes. Interface supports drag-and-drop technology to allow users to build weekly or monthly calendars of menus with...

SaaS Suite provides retail decision making analytics.(DemandTec Delivers New Features to Help Retailers and Consumer Products Manufacturers in a Changing Economy)
May 29, 2009... Supported by analytics, DemandTec SaaS suite helps retailers and consumer products manufacturers make good decisions by promoting their understanding of shifts in shopper behavior. Leveraged data may be used to optimize prices, promotions, and...

Support Solution helps keep voice services running smoothly.(EMBARQ Helps Keep Voice Services Running Smoothly)
May 29, 2009... Covering business's entire voice communications system, EMBARQ[R] Managed IP Telephony (MIPT) service provides 24/7/365 monitoring and alerting solutions as well as management and support services. Life-cycle support for day-to-day management...

Software drives data center automation and compliance.(EMC Drives Data Center Automation and Compliance with EMC Storage Configuration Advisor)
May 29, 2009... Storage Configuration Advisor helps storage teams minimize operational costs by addressing improper SAN configurations. Leveraging agentless discovery to facilitate management and minimize deployment times, solution tracks storage infrastructure...

All-in-One Inkjet Printer includes built-in Ethernet port.(Epson Introduces the Fast, Reliable and Cost-Efficient WorkForce 310 Ink Jet All-in-One with Ethernet for Business)
May 29, 2009... Using DURABrite[R] Ultra all-pigment inks, Workforce[R] 310 Printer-Scanner-Copier produces smudge-, fade-, and water-resistant output. Unit offers black ISO speed of 16 ppm and color ISO speed of 5.5 ppm. Featuring space-saving design, system...

Software helps mid-sized financial institutions fight crime.(Fortent Introduces All-in-One Financial Crimes and Compliance Solution)
May 29, 2009... Helping financial institutions manage regulatory compliance, Fortent Connect combines sanctions screening, anti-money laundering and fraud monitoring, customer risk rating, alert management, and regulatory reporting into one system. Capabilities...

Software maximizes productivity of 3D plant design.(Intergraph[R] Expands SmartPlant[R] 3D Plant Design Software Functionality)
May 29, 2009... SmartPlant[R] 3D 2009 features Model Data Reuse Wizard that allows copying of complex systems and nested objects to new destination within same database. Program enables users to integrate laser/pointcloud data with design model for detailed...

Software creates portable and protected applications.(Easily Create Portable and Protected Applications with MoleBox Ultra)
May 29, 2009... Offering software virtualization tool, MoleBox Ultra packages native Windows and .NET applications into portable standalone executables that run without installation from any source. Virtual registry technology allows use of ActiveX components...

Software VoIP-enables applications and websites.(conaito Technologies Introduces the VoIP EVO SDK - A Simple Way to VoIP-enable Your Applications and Websites - Release v3.0)
May 29, 2009... Supplied with Windows as well as Linux server running as service, VoIP Evo SDK contains VoIP conferencing client capable of delivering clear sound for both low- and high-bandwidth users. Users are arranged in tree-structure in which each node is...

Software enables large-scale identity management.(Anakam[R] Releases Version 3.5, Next Generation of Software for Large Scale Authentication)
May 29, 2009... Anakam.TFA[R] Two-Factor Authentication v3.5 is strong authentication and identity proofing solution with APIs to support cloud- or enterprise-based identity-as-a-service. It also incorporates interoperability with wide variety of desktop...

PLM Software integrates with CATIA V5R19.(Geometric Releases GeomCaliper[R] Version 2.3)
May 29, 2009... Designed to measure and check wall thickness of 3D CAD models, GeomCaliper[R] v2.3 accelerates design review process for manufacturability, facilitating prototyping and production of designs. Version 2.3 includes Thickness Checker Tool that...

Wireless Keyboards offer intrinsically safe design.(iKey to Introduce Intrinsically Safe, Wireless Keyboards)
May 29, 2009... Designed to meet requirements for operation in hazardous locations, keyboards are FM-approved for Class I, II, and III, Division I, Groups C, D, E, F and G. DW-5K-IS requires 3 AA batteries and USB dongle isolated from hazardous location in host...

Access Point and Access Client feature rugged design.(New Rugged BAT Solutions in WLAN Portfolio)
May 29, 2009... Equipped with 1 WLAN port and 2 PoE/LAN ports, BAT54-F Single WLAN Access Point is suited for installations that require vibration resistance, and is certified for transportation and railway applications. BAT54-F Client, designed for mobile...

Ethernet Access Device supports mobile backhaul applications.(ADVA Optical Networking Introduces Ethernet Access Solution Designed for Mobile Backhaul and Synchronous Ethernet Applications)
May 29, 2009... Equipped with synchronous Ethernet and IEEE 1588 technology, Model FSP 150CC-GE206 enables Ethernet and synchronization to be delivered over fiber-based Ethernet transport for service providers looking to deploy intelligent, differentiated...

Process Optimization Service uses data-driven approach.(Fujitsu Launches New Service - 'Business Process Discovery')
May 29, 2009... Leveraging evidence-based approach, Business Process Discovery enables companies to understand how their existing processes and supporting applications function through visual toolset that displays process flows. It can then identify steps that...

Thin Film Chip Resistors feature anti-sulfur properties.(RNCP High Power Anti-Sulfur Low Cost Thin Film Chip Resistors)
May 29, 2009... Available on standard 7 in. reels, RNCP Series has no lead-containing glass and is impervious to Sulfur contamination due to elimination of Silver. Resistors are suited for all types of power systems, controls, industrial and commercial...

Handheld DAQ Computer integrates Xenon Flash System.(Two Technologies New Ultra-Rugged Hand Held Computer Hydrus[R] Luna Features True Xenon Flash System)
May 29, 2009... Built with double wall case construction of GE Xenoy[R] and rated IP67/IP68 to survive harsh environments, Hydrus[R] Luna incorporates 5MP (4MP processed) True-Camera-System for capturing color images and bar codes with real auto focus, LEDs,...

Software provides visibility into system change control.(Revelation Software Concepts New GlobalView Provides Graphical Visibility Into System Change Control of SAP[R] Solutions)
May 29, 2009... Rev-Trac[R] GlobalView lets users see Rev-Trac managed change and transport control information and processes via one dashboard that provides graphical perspective of change control processes for SAP solution-based systems. Web-based, on-line...

Software facilitates data center performance testing.(Spirent Communications Advances Virtualization and Cloud Computing with Data Center Performance Testing)
May 29, 2009... Spirent TestCenter(TM) Virtual holistically validates performance of all elements of data center and cloud computing environments, including virtual machines, servers, and storage devices. Users can conduct line rate layer 2-7 performance tests...

Endpoint Detection System optimizes CMP systems.(Strasbaugh Offers First Ever Optical Endpoint Detection Upgrade for IPEC 372 & 472 CMP Systems)
May 29, 2009... Designed for IPEC 372 and 472 Chemical Mechanical Polishing systems, nVision II Optical Endpoint Detection Upgrade monitors optical, motor current, and pad temperature signals to determine precise endpoint for both metal and thin film CMP...

Software supports Standard and Poor's ERM analysis.(Texert Introduces Innovative Software to Support Standard & Poor's Enterprise Risk Management Analysis)
May 29, 2009... J-Port[R] helps enterprises achieve Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) effectiveness and improved Standard and Poor's ratings. Specifically, functionality is included to automate, manage, and improve risk culture; monitor risk process; minimize...

Modeling Tool optimizes RapidIO system performance.(Tundra Semiconductor Announces RapidIO System Modeling Tool)
May 29, 2009... Targeting wireless, military, imaging, and video infrastructure OEMs, Serial RapidIO[R] System Modeling Tool(TM) optimizes end-to-end packet transfers by modeling switch fabric and behavior of endpoints in system, allowing designers to examine...

Software integrates warehouse and voice solutions.(Vocollect Introduces VoiceWeaver for SAP Customers)
May 29, 2009... Vocollect VoiceWeaver SAP interface connects NetWeaver Warehouse Management (WM) and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions with Vocollect voice offerings, optimizing productivity and safety. It includes configuration and user-directed...

Software optimizes production of marketing content.(Wipro Launches 'Wipro 'XML First' Media Platforms' Based on the Industry's Leading XML Server, MarkLogic Server)
May 29, 2009... Wipro XML First Media Platform is XML-based content authoring and delivery solution combining MarkLogic Server and Adobe Ecosystem authoring products. Its Wipro FLowBrix W3C-compliant workflow engine enables rule-based workflow management and...

Protocol Converters provide high-speed character conversion.(Vetra Systems Announces Up to 3000 Characters/sec Serial to USB Keyboard Conversion Speed)
May 29, 2009... With serial character rates up to 3,000 characters/sec, SmartPipe(TM) USB-331 and USB-335 ASCII RS-232 to USB Keyboard Code Converters enable continuous stream of ASCII characters at 19,200 baud to be converted to USB keyboard codes. High rate...

Simulation Software supports multiple CAD tools.(Algor Upgrades Simulation Tools)
May 29, 2009... Algor v23.1 is part of Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping, which takes engineers beyond 3D to design, visualize, and simulate complete product with one digital model. In addition to modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) techniques,...

Stereo Audio IC suits portable multimedia applications.(Atmel Introduces High-quality Stereo Audio Digital-to-Analog Converter IC with High-power Audio Power Amplifier)
May 29, 2009... Supplied in 5 x 5 mm, 32-pin QFN package, AT73C240 integrates 20-bit stereo DAC with 90 dB dynamic range and 1 W (max) audio power amp. Stereo DAC comprises multi-bit sigma-delta modulator with dither, continuous time analog filters, and analog...

Mobile Armory Building features GSA-approved design.(CustomVault Announces Launch of Mobile Armory Building(TM))
May 29, 2009... Intended for military use, Mobile Armory Building(TM) is GSA-approved for secure storage and protection of weapons and sensitive documents. Each fully relocatable unit houses vault and access vestibule. Entire structure is contained within...

Software integrates transportation and warehouse management.(RedPrairie Introduces Parcel Solution with Full Transportation Management and Warehouse Management Integration)
May 29, 2009... Parcel solution provides shipment consolidation as well as synchronized order picking, by integrating parcel, transportation management, and warehouse management solutions. It is suited for large-volume parcel shippers and includes zone...

Software offers citizen relationship management solution.(Motorola's Public Service Group Announces Release of PremierOne(TM) CSR 4.1 for 3-1-1 Government Contact Centers)
May 29, 2009... Intended for government 3-1-1 contact centers, PremierOne(TM) Citizen Service Request v4.1 optimizes customer access, workflow processing, and business intelligence, while offering capabilities for online and off-line work force mobility....

Flatbed Printer suits light production environments.(New Oce Arizona 300 GT Flatbed Printer Delivers Exceptional Image Quality for Light Production Environments)
May 29, 2009... Aimed towards print shops and sign makers with lower-volume demands, Oce Arizona[R] 300 GT uses Oce VariaDot(TM) imaging technology and 4-color (CMYK) UV curable inks. It combines flatbed architecture with separate dedicated roll-to-roll media...

Industrial Coil Wrapper helps minimize worker injuries.(New Stinger(TM) Series Industrial Coil Wrapper)
May 29, 2009... Offering surface protection for coils, wire coils, and other coil products, Yellow Jacket Stinger(TM) Series eliminates hand wrapping, banding, and strapping, minimizing injuries and manpower needed to secure loads for shipping. Wrapper is...

Descaling/Cleaning Systems uniformly treat structural shapes.(Looking to Descale and Clean Structural Shapes? Look No Further than Wheelabrator Structural Steel Shot Blast Cleaning System)
May 29, 2009... Incorporating standard and customized components to meet unique customer requirements, Structural Steel Shot Blast Cleaning systems are designed for descaling and cleaning structural shapes before or after fabrication. Model 2436 uses...

Thermal Printers target medical device applications.(Seiko Instruments Panel Mount Thermal Printers Deliver Integration Ease and Great Value for Medical Devices)
May 29, 2009... Operating on 5-9 V power supply, panel mount DPU-D Series supports print speeds up to 100 mm/sec. Units feature EZ-OP(TM) clamshell-style paper replacement and LED readouts for displaying operating status. They include USB, serial, and parallel...

Audio Codecs support Blu-ray disc audio content protection.(New VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs and CyberLink PowerDVD Offer Full-Rate Blu-ray Audio)
May 29, 2009... Delivering audio quality to HD standards, VIA Vinyl VT1818S and VT1828S integrate four and five 24-bit stereo DACs respectively, along with 2 stereo ADCs, supporting audio sample rates up to 192 kHz. Model VT1818S achieves 100 db SNR, while...

Signal Booster complies with IFC/NFPA new building standards.(Bird Technologies Group Introduces the First Signal Booster to Comply with New IFC/NFPA Fire Codes for New Buildings)
May 29, 2009... Compliant with International Fire Code (IFC) 2009 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 2009 codes, Bird RescueLine ensures first responders have reliable radio communications in large structures - even while power is unavailable....

LED Lighting targets small-scale landscape applications.(Kim Lighting Launches Low Voltage LED Premium Landscape Lighting Collection)
May 29, 2009... Operating on 12 V, LED Premium Landscape Lighting Collection includes 10 different luminaires that offer 50,000+ hours of illumination. Units come in variety of styles and finishes with models available for accent lighting, pathway lighting,...

RFID Reader/Writer works with compact flash enabled PDA.(GAO's 13.56MHz PDA Compact Flash (CF) RFID Reader/Writer)
May 29, 2009... Designed to read and write Mifare MZF1 tags, GAO223001 operates at 13.56 MHz and is powered by CF type 1 connector from PDA. RFID reader/writer has built-in antennae, provides baud rate of 19,200 Bps, and supports maximum read distance of 3 cm....

Steam Cleaner features anti-bacterial/microbial technology.(Daimer Industries Announces a New Steam Cleaner with Unique Anti-Bacterial Technology)
May 29, 2009... Utilizing Advanced Thermal Ionic Sanitization[R] technology, KleenJet[R] Ultra 1500CP kills disease-causing bacteria such as staph infections, E. coli, salmonella, mold, and more. It provides pressure levels of up 89 psi and steam temperatures...

Desktop Digital Oscilloscope suits low bandwidth debugging.(Desktop Digital Oscilloscope Launched by GAO)
May 29, 2009... Operating at 25, 40, 60, 100 or 150 MHz frequency band, dual channel GAO2061MA is suited for maintenance of electronic equipment and laboratory work in sciences, medicine, engineering, and telecom industries. It features built-in FFT spectrum...

RFID Reader can be used as embedded module by OEMs.(13.56MHz RFID Reader Mini Module)
May 29, 2009... Operating in 13.56 MHz frequency band, GAO 713005 multi-protocol F RFID reader mini module provides low power and high performance platform designed to enable any OEM device with RFID reader technology. Module comes with firmware designed to...

Time Tracking Software helps manage all aspects of projects.(Launch of Web Timesheet Software 2.94.3 by Timesheet.us)
May 29, 2009... Based on Microsoft's .NET Framework architecture, TimeLive v2.94.3 offers thin-client interface via Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX, and fully supports Internet Explorer and Firefox web browsers. It integrates timesheet, time billing, project management,...

LED Step Lights are IP-66 rated for indoor and outdoor use.(BULBRITE Introduces Color Changing LED Step Lights)
May 29, 2009... Designed for use in restaurants, nightclubs, homes, and theaters, 0.2 W Color Changing LED Step Lights feature 30 mm dia aluminum housing and offer average life of 50,000 hr. Users can select to flow multiple colors at speed of their choice,...

Sealed Pushbutton Switches are IP67 rated.(C&K Develops Sealed Electromechanical and Analog Pushbutton Switches for Off-Road, Industrial and Medical Applications)
May 29, 2009... Suited for off-road, industrial, and medical applications, AP and HP Series feature extended life cycles to 1 and 10 million actuations, respectively. Employing hall-effect design, HP Series has 5 Vdc input voltage with programmable output...

Voice Development Board features low noise interference.(Voice Development Board Released by GAO)
May 29, 2009... Connecting to 1 or 2 uplinked DIP ISD3300/4003/4004 series 3V chips, voice development board GAO ISD3340 supports maximum of 32 min voice recording and playback. It has 2 LEDs and LCD modules, which provide status indication of voice recording,...

LED Retrofit Light Assembly consumes only 15 W.(Alpha Source Introduces the Only LED Retrofit Light Assembly)
May 29, 2009... Providing light output equivalent to 75 W halogen, LED retrofit light assembly features G53 base with wide beam angle selection and has more than 50,000 hr of lifetime. It can be used in any surgical light fixture that uses 24 V 40 W PAR45...

Handlebar Controls are customizable and configurable.(Honeywell Introduces Customizable, Configurable Handlebar Controls)
May 29, 2009... Targeted at off-road vehicle manufacturers, 1080HD Series of handlebar controls provide off-the-shelf, SAE spec-qualified handlebar controls. It offers safety through optional runaway prevention switch, and through smaller form factor that...

SMD Type LED delivers over 120 lm/W.(Seoul Semiconductor Launches Commercial Sales of New 120lm/W Patented Product for Lighting)
May 29, 2009... Available with footprint of 3.5 x 2.8 x 1.6 mm, LCW100Z1 delivers up to 7.8l m at 0.06 W at low current of 20 mA, and 14.3l m at 40 mA with viewing angle of 120[degrees] in cool white. Available in pure white, warm white and natural whit, it...

Intelligent Handheld Power Meter suits field use.(Intelligent Handheld Power Meter from GAO)
May 29, 2009... Designed for absolute optic power and relative loss measurements of fiber optics, GAO08121/08122 can be utilized in telecom and CATV maintenance and fiber optics test labs. Dust and water resistant unit includes high resolution LCD screen that...

Inspection System inspects cannons, mortars, and howitzers.(InterTest, Inc. Introduces the iShot M4(TM) Gun Tube Inspection System)
May 29, 2009... Along with centering devices for 57, 60, 81, 105, 120, and 155 mm bores, iShot M4(TM) Gun Tube Inspection System includes dual view camera head, camera controller console, 4 GB CF card, armored 25 foot camera cable, and 17 ft telescoping push...

Diamond Grit Blades have 1 in. tall profile.(Milwaukee[R] Introduces New DIAMOND GRIT THE TORCH(TM) SAWZALL[R] Blades)
May 29, 2009... Available in 9 in. for larger dia cutting and 6 in. for more control on smaller dia cutting, DIAMOND GRIT THE TORCH(TM) SAWZALL[R] BLADES cuts in abrasive materials like cast iron. Featuring diamond grit technology, unit can also cut fiberglass,...

Modem Software transmits data at 2,400-33,600 bps.(A New High Performance Version of V.34 Softmodem from GAO Research)
May 29, 2009... Capable of operating in both asynchronous and synchronous mode, V.34 modem software implements ITU V.34 international standard for full duplex data communication on PSTN and 2-wire/4-wire leased telephone type circuits. It provides adaptive...

Software extracts email addresses from URLs.(Email Discoverer v1.0.0)
May 29, 2009... Email Discoverer v1.0.0 extracts email addresses from URLs generated by search engines such as Google, Yandex, Yahoo, MSN and others in response to any entered keywords. User can enter URL and reveal any email addresses written on web pages...

Single Fiber Fusion Splicer operates automatically.(A Single Fiber Fusion Splicer Released by GAO)
May 29, 2009... Designed for splicing dispersion shifted, non-zero dispersion shifted, and erbium doped fibers, single fiber fusion splicer GAO1202 has auto-check end-face of fiber function, auto-calculation of splicing loss and auto-select suitable fusion...

Knife/Light Combo is built for durability.(Pelican Introduces the 3390 Knife/Lite Combo Set)
May 29, 2009... Tactical-style 3390 Knife/Lite Combo includes PM6 3320 Flashlight, which is constructed of engineering-grade polymer and weighs 3.45 oz. Powered by 2 CR123 lithium batteries for runtime of up to 1 hr (continuous), flashlight has Xenon bulb, peak...

DC/DC Controller drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages.(Small Footprint 4V-38V Input Voltage Range Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller)
May 29, 2009... Using on-board MOSFET gate drivers, LTC3854 step-down switching DC/DC controller enables high power external MOSFETs to produce output currents up to 20 A with output voltages ranging from 0.8-5.5V. Features include 5 V regulator,...

Metallized Polyester Film targets balloon manufacturers.(Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Introduces LumLife(TM) Metallized Polyester Film Innovation for Metallic Balloons)
May 29, 2009... LumLife(TM) enables creation of printable, metallized polyester balloons that do not stress crack and maintain seal integrity during manufacturing process. One side of film is treated for metal adhesion, while other side is engineered to provide...

Boost Converter has integrated dual half-bridge switches.(Ultralow Power Boost Converter with Dual Half-Bridge Switches)
May 29, 2009... With high value (12.4M/0.4M) output feedback divider resistors, LT8415 regulates 16 V of output with less than 70 [micro]A of total input current. Input voltage range 2.5-16 V enables it to operate from single-cell Li-Ion batteries up to fixed...

Dry Block Temperature Calibrators offer portable operation.(E Instruments 350H & H2 Portable Dry Block Calibrators)
May 29, 2009... Suited for on-site calibration of RTDs, T/Cs, bi-metal thermometers, temperature switches and indicators, Models 350H and 350H2 feature temperature range from 10-350[degrees]C, stabilities of [+ or -]0.3[degrees]C (350H) and [+ or...

Automatic Bagging Machines are designed for tight spaces.(3CM-5 Series Automatic Bagging Machines)
May 29, 2009... Series 3CM-5 baggers place empty bag on spout, fill it (typically 20-50 lb), and close bag top by heat sealing or sewing, all within confines of bagger. Sstem maintains bag top control throughout process to deliver consistent results and...