Product Design & Development articles from August 2006

Product Design & Development archives from August 2006

Pressure switches.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
August 1, 2006... The solid-state Herion 33D Series features compact and robust models. Developed to deliver highly reliable switching combined with long life, typically 100 million cycles, the 33D is suitable for use in applications where space is at a premium...

European conductors.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
August 1, 2006... Single-wire HAR conductors are designed for use in making electrical connections in equipment for European countries. The single conductor wires are available in brown, blue, yellow/green, black, and red. They are available in sizes from a...

Tactile switches.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
August 1, 2006... The JL Genes is of ultra-thin, full-face illuminated tactile switches is suitable for design engineers looking to enhance a human interface display. The JL is 22 [mm.sup.2] and sports a black housing to frame an actuator 19 [mm.sup.2]. The...

AC/DC switcher.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
August 1, 2006... A 212 W, single-output AC/DC switcher, designated the EMA212, is designed for communications applications. The power supply has been developed to meet the needs of networking equipment, voice over IP systems, wireless LANs, servers, storage...

Building a better manufacturing future: software can coordinate all aspects of production and coordinate among standards bodies. Are things starting to make sense?(Future Focus)
August 1, 2006... Critical to productivity and speed of response for a manufacturer is the ability to share information among all parts of the organization and through all steps in the value-add chain. Today's product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital...

Accurate forecasting: a barometric pressure transducer helps bring accuracy to weather station monitoring.(Engineering At Work)
August 1, 2006... Weather-station monitoring systems not only help to determine whether we need to bring an umbrella to work, but are also counted on for accurate forecasts to maintain flight schedules and to keep passengers safe. Natural disasters such as...

Peace of mind for pipeline operators.(From The Field)
August 1, 2006... Keeping pipelines safe from internal corrosion can be a challenging and expensive business; industry estimates run to several billion dollars annually in the US alone. Panhandle Energy, a subsidiary of Southern Union, operates approximately...

Power programming reduces design time.(Tech Watch)
August 1, 2006... While some philosophers disagree and mathematicians continue to search for an equation that relates the two, the adage, "time is money" is an undeniable truth for machine builders. Shorter time spent in the development stage translates into...

Q&A: designing with self-clinching fasteners.(Questions & Answers)(Interview)
August 1, 2006... While designers have a variety of fastening and joining methods at their disposal, some may prove more problematic than others, depending on the application. As a solution, self-clinching fasteners can provide reliable, load-bearing threads in...

Automation saves the day: engineers are creating less hazardous, more productive plants by integrating automated safety systems during the design process.(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... Traditionally, safety equipment has been a problematic, bolted-on afterthought to overall machine design. But the advent of new technologies, such as safety PLCs and improved networking techniques, is putting safety front and center during the...

Mountains of machinery: tens of thousands to view manufacturing's future in action.(Show Stoppers)
August 1, 2006... IMTS 2006, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Sept. 6-13 At IMTS 2006 (International Manufacturing Technology Show). attendees will he able to see what is billed as the largest display of manufacturing equipment in one location. Industry...

Ceramic heater.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Ultramic 600 advanced ceramic heater features a high-thermal conductivity aluminum nitride (AIN) ceramic composition paired with a proprietary, thermally matched, heating element to enable a fast responding heater configured in a low mass...

Manufacturing software.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... DFMA 2006, the new version of the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) software suite, contains new versions of both modules in the integrated suite: DFA Version 9.3 and DFM Concurrent Costing Version 2.2. DFMA 2006 software guides...

Dewpoint monitors.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... These compressed air dewpoint monitors are designed to offer the highest level of reliability and accuracy available in such systems. They are NIST traceable and employ a chilled mirror sensor, an accurate dewpoint-sensing scheme that delivers...

Real-time data analyzer.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The SDA 18000 delivers an 18 GHz bandwidth as well as a sampling rate of 60 GS/sec and memory up to 150 million points. A real-time serial data analyzer, the SDA 18000 is designed to bring all the power and analysis capability of the SDA family...

Stainless steel pump.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The LVP Series stainless steel vane pump features 14 bar/200 psi thin liquid capability and capacities up to 45 [m.sup.3]/hr. The new pump is designed for thin, corrosive liquids at high pressures. The pump provides durability, application...

Vinyl foam tapes.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... VF Series vinyl foam tapes are designed to give OEM products built-in protection from harmful contaminants, noise, and shock. Designed for use in sealing, cushioning, and gasketing, the tapes feature closed cell structures that resist the...

Terminal blocks.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The ASP129 Series of pluggable spring-type terminal blocks uses Springcon technology, which is available from the manufacturer. The ASP129 can be used to replace outdated screw-type terminations. Tool-less operation is achieved through...

Adhesive films.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Two self-wetting adhesive films, ARclear 90854 and ARclear 90684, are designed to provide temporary protection to the surface of touchscreen and flat-panel displays in high-use, abusive, or harsh environments, such as mobile phones, MP3...

Hermetically sealed sensors.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... A family of rugged, hermetically sealed sensors is designed for general industrial use. Enclosed in a heavy wall, stainless steel housing, the HSE/HSER 750 Series of 3/4-in. diameter, DC-operated LVDTs are impervious to dirt, water, steam, and...

Power steering system.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The APS Advanced Power Steering System is designed to be a quiet, reliable, low maintenance brushless system that consists of a permanent magnet AC motor with integrated speed reducer and an AC drive with I/O interface. It features a CANOpen...

Electronic monitoring relays.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... A new family of electronic monitoring relays is designed for single- and three-phase applications. The 22.5-mm wide, DIN-rail mountable modules can be used for monitoring currents and voltages in several applications. The current monitoring...

Incremental encoders.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... DGS65 blind hollow shaft encoders feature a rugged IP65/66-rated housing with collets for shaft diameters of 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm. They provide up to 10,000 pulses per revolution for precise, reliable operation in tough environ mental...

Audio/video switches.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... A line of switch products is intended specifically for the audio and video markets. Among the products available are HB2 Series subminiature switches, which feature quiet actuation combined with crisp tactile feedback. Full-face illumination...

Ceramic components.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... A line of ceramic injection-molded components is used for scalable ink-jet technology printers. These ceramic injection-molded print heads allow for 3,900 print nozzles. The units are designed to provide improved print quality and speed. They...

DC-DC converters.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Seven mid-power Micro DO-DC converters have been added to a high-density 24 VDC input family. The new models include 50 W units at 3.3, 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, and 48 Vout. The modules--which incorporate low-noise zero-current and zero-voltage...

The drive toward collaborative innovation for medical devices.(INDUSTRY SECTOR REPORT: MEDICAL DESIGN)
August 1, 2006... A transformation is taking place in virtually every industry to embrace a new business model that allows organizations to differentiate themselves. This model is based on a collaborative approach to drive competitive advantages in products and...

Key considerations for developing combination products.(INDUSTRY SECTOR REPORT: MEDICAL DESIGN)
August 1, 2006... Truly innovative products can improve the effectiveness of medical therapies, help to achieve efficiencies, and thus become part of sustainable solutions to health care challenges. In particular, there are significant opportunities for...

Catalogs & brochures.(Free Stuff)
August 1, 2006... * Micro Plastics has made its latest catalog, Catalog #37, available. The catalog features more than 250 pages covering an extensive product line that includes thousands of fastener items. This newest publication features eight new product...

Washer, spacer, and shim samples.(Free Stuff)
August 1, 2006... Boker's Inc. is offering a sample pack featuring the company's line of washers, spacers, and shims. The samples come from more than 20,000 flat non-standard sizes and 2,000 material variations. The units are available in both commonly specified...