Product Design & Development articles from February 2005

Product Design & Development archives from February 2005

Low-vibration piston pump.(PD&D Exclusive)
February 1, 2005... The WOB-L piston pump features magnesium components designed to help limit the pump's weight to 2.5 lbs. It is also quiet and offers low vibration, meaning smoother running across all speed curves. A highly efficient brushless dc motor offers...

Cantilever slides with new bore size.(First look: smart products and technical tools for engineers)
February 1, 2005... A new bore size is available for Series SxL and SxH cantilever slides. Previously available in 8, 10, 14, 20, and 32 ram, Series SxL and SxH slides are now also available in a bore size of 25 mm. These slides feature a compact design and are...

High-temperature option for infrared cameras.(First look: smart products and technical tools for engineers)
February 1, 2005... A high-temperature range option has been developed for the IR FlexCam infrared camera family. The high-temperature option is available for the IB FlexCam Pro and IR FlexCam T cameras and doubles their functional temperature measurement range to...

Enclosures for military and aerospace applications.(First look: smart products and technical tools for engineers)
February 1, 2005... The D+1605 (shown)and D+1607 are Euro-cage enclosures designed for critical military and aerospace applications. Their design meets current IEEE 1101.10/IEEE 1101.11 specifications, MIL-specs for shock and vibration, and EIA/IEC rack-mount...

Connector system for Ethernet-based applications.(First look: smart products and technical tools for engineers)
February 1, 2005... A quick mating multi-coupling connector system with backwards compatibility with the M12 threaded coupler for four pin Ethernet based applications is available. The new connector family is the result of a cooperative design effort between two...

Pneumatic proportional control device.(First look: smart products and technical tools for engineers)
February 1, 2005... A new high-performance pneumatic proportional control device, designated the VP60, features microprocessor driven position control and is designed to deliver high dynamic properties that enable short accelerations times. By using a glandless...

UV sensor for detecting fluorescent agents.(First look: smart products and technical tools for engineers)
February 1, 2005... The CZ-H52 UV sensor detects the presence of fluorescent agents used in a wide range of products and packaging materials. It emits a UV light beam from the transmitter in the sensor head, and the receiver picks up the visible light reflected by...

Programmable thermostat.(PD&D Exclusive)
February 1, 2005... New 9700i-2 thermostats feature support plug-in cards that will enable communication with a network of Wireless comfort and Safety appliances in a home, such as water heaters, pool pumps, and smoke detectors. The thermostat acts as the message...

LED lamp assemblies.(Product Review)
February 1, 2005... A recent study entitled "Analysis of the World Emerging LED Technologies Market" by the market research firm Frost & Sullivan, found that the major impediment to faster growth in the high-brightness LED market is cost--for both development and...

Bayonet-based LEDS.(Product Review)
February 1, 2005... Series B618/619 single-contact and Series DB618/619 double-contact 15-mm bayonet-based 18-LED and 19-LED lamps directly replace type 310 and 312 incandescent bulbs. They incorporate optical-grade epoxy, advanced LED technologies, and standard...

Stackable LED light sources.(Product Review)
February 1, 2005... ChipStripLEDs are modular, stackable light sources for signage, decorative lighting and channel letter illumination. These low profile, LED-based units have an operating life in excess of 100,000 hours, do not generate the heat of incandescent...

99-die LED array.(Product Review)
February 1, 2005... A new line of 99-Die LED arrays features a beam angle of 110 degrees and three visible wavelengths--405 (violet), 470, 525, and 610 nm--and two IR wavelengths--830 and 870 nm. Output power ranges from 450 to 3300 milliwatts (depending on...

Panel mount LEDS.(Product Review)
February 1, 2005... These panel mount LEDs run on 120Vac and allow an easy upgrade for panel indicators where longer life is desirable. They meet IP67 requirements and are sealed against moisture and dust; an optional O-ring is available for an extra water...

Controller/drive sandwich speeds cutting of vinyl: router design ensures proper handling of popular fencing material.(Engineering At Work)
February 1, 2005... Vinyl fencing is becoming a popular alternative for consumers who do not want to spend the time and money required to maintain wooden fences. This trend is being fed by new technologies that are speeding production and yielding more attractive...

Single-chip platform can simplify appliance design.(Tech Watch)
February 1, 2005... To compete in the feature driven appliance market, designers must choose the right design platform to minimize costs, reduce time to market, and permit design reuse for different appliances and appliance models. A programmable mixed-signal...

Contactless encoders help in harsh environments.(From The Field)
February 1, 2005... Contactless magnetic rotary encoders can provide absolute, incremental, and pulse-width modulated output signals, at the same time. With distinct advantages over discrete or optical system solutions, contactless operation is well-suited for use...

A new sense of importance: as size and functionality needs become more constricting, new sensing technologies take a prominent role in design and manufacturing.(Technology Review)
February 1, 2005... There's a lot of pressure on sensors these days, and we're not talking about just the kind specifically designed to measure pressure. In the modern manufacturing world, sensors--whether engineered to measure position, temperature, induction,...

Q&A: Heating & cooling.(Q&A)
February 1, 2005... This month's Q&A examines the importance of thermal design when dealing with electrical and electronic equipment. The following interview is with Rajesh Nair, a pioneer in developing new technologies for "thermal engineering." An inventor and...

Manufacturing's main event: U.S. industry to display new and innovative technologies.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2005... National Manufacturing Week, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, March 7-10 When the manufacturing industry arrives at Chicago's McCormick Place for this year's National Manufacturing Week, attendees will find a lot of talk about on the state of...

Plenty of fluid power: thousands of attendees to view hydraulic and control innovations.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2005... IFPE 2005, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, March 15-19 Nestled at the border of Arizona and Nevada sits Hoover Dam, one of the largest hydraulic power projects in the United States. The working dam not only brings power to a...

Creating new electroluminescent backlighting with mixture design.(Focus on Backlighting)
February 1, 2005... Handheld electronic devices featuring brightly glowing keypads have achieved wide acceptance by design engineers in recent months. This is primarily because of carefully engineered ~0.1 mm flexible electroluminescent (EL) lamps. These evenly...

Low-cost ASIC technology powers wireless credit card reader.(Focus on ASIC Technology)
February 1, 2005... Handheld PCs, PDA,s and smart cell phones are showing up in new applications every day. These new products are made possible by the adoption of wireless technology and the Interact. Taxi and delivery' services, vendors at fairs and swap meets,...

MD&M West: Medical Design show highlights new technologies.(Focus on Medical Design)
February 1, 2005... The co-located Medical Design & Manufacturing West, WestPack, Plastec West, Electronics West, and Pacific Design & Manufacturing shows drew 40,000 attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center earlier this month despite the heavy rainfall that...

Corrosion detection transmitters.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... CorrTran corrosion detection transmitters are available to satisfy Class I, Division 2 hazardous location applications. CorrTran transmitters are designed to allow users to monitor the effectiveness of their corrosion inhibitors online, and to...

Recoil LED Lighting.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The StealthLite (2410), SabreLite (2010), Little Ed (3610), and HeadsUp Lite (2680) are all available. All lights in the series feature Recoil LED technology. With long burn-times (in some cases up to 50 hrs) and long LED life (10,000 hrs),...

Emergency stop switch.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Designed in response to demand for effective panel space management, the Series 61 emergency stop switch offers combined compactness, with the full functionality and capability expected in the event of an emergency. While small in appearance,...

Vertical card edge connectors.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Two new 280-position vertical card edge connectors enable the implementation of high-speed, serial PCI Express signaling to riser cards in rack-mount servers. Connector series 10037901 is keyed to accept either a standard PCI Express x8 add-in...

Control switch relay.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The Series 24 CSR provides both manual and supervisory control of power circuit breakers. The unit's blade-and-terminal construction and simple stacking procedures allow up to 20 independent contacts in the same deck. Custom contacting is...

Auto-reset breaker.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The Dutysafe is a new auto-reset breaker suitable for protection of low-voltage high-current dc motors. The circuit breaker provides motor protection and short-circuit protection without the need for a manual reset feature, allowing remote...

Medical Fluoropolymer.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... GORE High-Strength Toughened Fluoropolymer advanced material is a dielectric material designed for electrophysiology devices where reliability is critical and space is limited. It is an advanced biocompatible material produced through...

Analog output modules.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... IP231 analog output industry pack modules are designed to provide up to 16 output channels, each with its own high-resolution 16-bit D/A converter. Simultaneous D/A conversion across all channels enables IP231 units to write 16 [+ or -] 10 V...

Ethernet bus bridge.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A powerful PCI-X to PCI-X bridge targets bus expansion in next generation high-bandwidth data communication and telecommunication applications. The two-port PI7C21P100 supports the full 64-bit/133 MHz specification for PCI-X, and is also...

Lead-free switches.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Designed to be in line with imminent worldwide legislation, a line of switches is available in lead-free versions. The devices are also free of cadmium, mercury, and other toxic substances. ITT Industries, Cannon 800-635-5936 Use...

Electrohydraulic valves.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Series D1FP and D1FP*S direct-operated proportional control valves are available. D1FP units feature high dynamics combined with maximum flow. They are used for high accuracy positioning of a hydraulic axis and for controlling force and...

Sapphire and ruby balls.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A line of miniature sapphire and ruby balls features precise sizes, tolerances, and finishes. They are chemically inert and extremely hard. The balls are offered in sizes from 0.1 mm to 1/2 in. in diameter and feature AFBMA Grade 25 tolerance...

Pinch clamp.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The Easy Open pinch clamp is designed to be easily opened or closed with a simple squeeze of the finger. It can be used from any hand angle position. It eliminates difficult hand and thumb movements typically required to open a pinch clamp. ...

Modular terminal blocks.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A line of modular terminal blocks is designed for two- (Part #8728) and three- (Part #8729) wire insertion. They are also designed to meet PC board, test set, and quick-connect requirements. These screwless, pushbutton devices can ensure...

Industrial PC family.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The Telemecanique family of industrial PCs has been expanded to include the Magelis Smart iPC, a thin client for Ethernet architectures, and the Magelis Compact iPC, which is designed for embedding in compact machines or enclosures. The new...

Power amplifier substrates.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... AlSiC (Aluminum Silicon Carbide) power amplifier substrates are designed for hybrid circuits used in wireless and commercial microwave communications infrastructures. AlSiC is a metal matrix composite that offers reliable and cost-effective...

Toggle and pushbutton switches.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The G3T and G3B Series of ultra-miniature, sealed, surface mount toggle and pushbutton devices feature a sliding twin crossbar contact mechanism. The design guarantees logic level switching reliability. Both the G3T toggles and the G3B...

Close-coupled pump.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The 2000 CC pump is engineered for municipal and industrial applications where close-coupled configurations are preferred, but the robustness of a gear joint drive is needed. The series pump features a sealed gear-type universal joint drive...

Industrial pumps.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... H/G25 Kel-Cell Series industrial pumps feature patented diaphragm position control (DPC) technology. This technology helps to control diaphragm position under a variety of adverse inlet conditions. The result is maximum protection against...

Lift actuators.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Thomson sweeper head lift actuators are available with optional IP 56 protection. The actuators offer 2-, 4-, or 6-in. stroke lengths, with short retracted lengths, and provide 250 lbs/force at 1 in./sec or 500 lbs/force at 0.5 in./sec. This...

Dispense valve.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The 752 Series is a compact, low-maintenance dispense valve that applies accurate, consistent amounts of cyanoacrylate adhesives and other assembly fluids on automated production lines. The pneumatically operated valve is designed for accuracy...

Military Cable Assemblies.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Optical Military Cable Assemblies are designed for a variety of military, avionics, flight control, mobile tactical field command platforms, electromagnetic interference (EMI) sensitive, and security applications. These high-end, cost-effective...

Distributed front-ends.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A new line of high-density ac-dc distributed bulk power front-ends has 12 Vdc main outputs and a 3.3 Vdc standby outputs. Designated the DS Series, they are available in power ratings of 450 and 550 W. A 1U x 2U profile enables flexible...

TFT-LCD display.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A high-resolution 6.4-in. transmissive TFT-LCD module is a new LCD engineered to meet the performance needs of design engineers integrating color VGA displays, or upgrading existing displays, into industrial applications. The display,...

Servo motion control system.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The new PACSystems DSM324i motion controller touts powerful motion features and a robust fiber-optic command interface to high-performance Beta/Series Fanuc servos, The motion controller is built to improve machine uptime and yield, increase...

Custom case inserts.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A line of custom-designed case inserts for the automotive, medical, electronics, telecommunications, emergency response, and industrial markets, is created to suit specific application needs. These case inserts are designed to provide product...

Digital display cards.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... MicroCross advanced digital display 2 (ADD2) cards provide a compatible digital visual interface (DVI)interconnection for desktop PC integrators, motherboard, and ATM system manufacturers, as well as medical and kiosk manufacturers. When...

Code readers.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Two new code readers, the In-Sight 5410 and the In-Sight 5411, are designed for reading 1D and 2D codes marked on parts, packages, or labels. The In-Sight 5410 is capable of reading at line speeds in excess of 7,200 parts per minute. The...

Counters and timers.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A new line of six-digit PC board-mount counters and timers from KEP offers low operating voltage and high shock- and vibration-resistance in a small package. The Model K192 counter can be used for counting or length and distance measurement in...

PC board design software.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Version 2 of FLO/PCB software--developed specifically to enable electronic and thermal engineers to collaborate on PC board designs--provides a new 3D viewer and a conduction-cooled operating environment. It automatically calculates maximum...

Spring-loaded LVDT.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Available in standard measurement ranges of 0.100 to 2.00 in., the GHSAR/GHSDR 750 Series of rugged, spring-loaded ac/dc-operated LVDTs are constructed entirely of stainless steel. Engineers can rely on this new series to provide dimensional or...

Adjustable torque limiters.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Applications requiring equipment overload protection can benefit from the robust, new Steelbelt Torque Limiters. For example, the units can be used to protect conveyors, gate operators, overhead doors, bottling machines, steel processing...

Mass flowmeter.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Optimass Series 7000 is a single-straight tube Coriolis mass flowmeter with a patented hygienic design. The meter is engineered to meet the most stringent hygienic requirements for food and pharmaceutical applications. It also complies with a...

High-Flow ball valve.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... New to the Hi Pro instrumentation ball valve family, a bidirectional 22-mm ball valve is well suited for long Lifecycle applications in offshore environments. Suitable applications include isolation on process lines and vessel draining and...

High-performance grip chains.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Thanks to their ability to provide differing levels of spring force, IWIS Grip Chains can gently grip a wide range of materials for precise positioning and conveyance. IWIS grip chains are built for reliable feeding, transporting, and...

Brochures & pamphlets.(Free stuff: tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
February 1, 2005... * Engineers working in the medical field might want to get their hands on a new brochure detailing adhesives for medical device assembly. Solutions That Cure: Adhesives for Medical Device Assembly is a 12-page brochure that overviews Loctite...

Online offerings.(Free stuff: tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
February 1, 2005... * Banner Engineering has made its EZ Screen safety light screen brochure available on its website, www.bannerengineering.com. This 16-page full color brochure delivers details on the safety light screens. Available in 12 sizes, the screens...

Association materials.(Free stuff: tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
February 1, 2005... * The ISA Training Institute and ISA Press have released the latest catalogs detailing more than 300 continuing education courses and 400 reference publications and standards. The catalogs reflect the technical interests and information needs...

Product reference CD-ROM.(Free Stuff: tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
February 1, 2005... * Burle Electro-Optics Inc. has released Version 3.4 of its product reference CD-ROM, containing technical information for all Burle Electro-Optics products including Channeltron electron multipliers, micro-channel plates, advanced performance...

Data acquisition handbook.(Free book)
February 1, 2005... A new handbook that details industrial instrumentation for data acquisition industries has been published by Action Instruments, a division of Eurotherm. The 360-page product handbook is the company's 2005 edition, volume 17. According to the...

Belden Universal Joints.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... From Packaging Machines & Conveying Equipment, Industrial 0ff-Highway Vehicles, Steering Linkage, Shift Linkage, Paper Converting, Steel Processing, Wood Working Machines and Medical Equipment, Belden's complete product line has the right...

The solution to bolting problems.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Catalog contains technical information on mechanical stud/bolt tensioners including High Temperature designs, updated installation and removal procedure and many application examples. Supernut[R] Tensioners retrofit your existing nuts and bolts...

New photochemically-etched product brochure.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... New brochure/folder describes PEI's expertise in photochemical machining and their broad range of photo chemically-etched metal parts for industries including medical, electrical/electronics, nuclear, semiconductor, aerospace/military,...

Heat Torch air heaters.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Gain performance & reliability with these cost effective air heaters. Rugged, high quality Heat Torches come in a wide range of standard configurations and can be easily customized to meet unique requirements. Designed for forced air or...

New Vortex Tube.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... ThermaMax[TM] has revolutionized the vortex tube in both Performance and Function! Vortex Tubes have been known as an ideal source of cooling and heating without using Freon or electricity. Traditional vortex tubes are made of aluminum or...

Electrical/optic seals.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Standard and custom hermetic designs. Low or high pressures or vacuums. Any cable type or pin connector may be specified. Circular or rectangular seals including micro D-sub. Design flexibility, low cost, compact sizes, high corrosion...

Free washer catalog!(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Boker's FREE, 52-page Catalog 2005 has over 19,000 non-standard sizes available with no tool charges. Outside diameters of 0.080" to 5.140", a wide range of Ids, thicknesses, and 2,000 material variations provide millions of possibilities....

Contact east/Jensen tools annual source book 2005.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... The annual catalog features JTK original tool kits, cases, test equipment, hand and power tools, hard to find specialty tools, field accessories, shop supplies, wire and cable, workstations, soldering/desoldering equipment. Most major...

Innovative products to organize your office.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Saving you time and money, as well as increasing productivity is what Organize Now is all about. Our products are designed for the way you work today, and will keep pace with the trends of tomorrow. And, every product is covered by a full...

IBOCO's full-line catalog.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... IBOCO's full-line catalog features over 1,000 SKUs--the industry's most comprehensive line of products. It includes wiring duct (slotted and solid), DIN rail (metal and aluminum), dinosaur flexible duct, wire retainers and separators, cable...

Economical linear motion system.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Double rails are parallel and pre-aligned for easy installation. Carriages available in recirculating ball bearing cartridge design or v-grooved roller type for heavy and overhanging loads. The bearings are preloaded and adjustable when...

Shock absorbers.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Ace Controls offers product information on its full line of industrial and safety shock absorbers, as well as feed controllers. Featured products include the award winning SC Heavyweight Series and Magnum Group Industrial shock absorbers for...

Precision aluminum extrusions.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... An informative brochure from Minalex, leader in close tolerance shapes from 31/2", illustrates typical applications and describes capabilities including short runs. Minalex, the quality leader delivers on time, every time. Minalex...

Custom slides engineered for your application.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Custom capabilities and innovative designs for linear motion devices in automated industrial equipment. We can modify our products for special applications by reducing overall height or producing shorter cartridges or bases. We can integrate...

Plain and spherical bearings and linear guide systems.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Updated 400-page iglide[R] bearings catalog showcases high-performance plastic bearings made from engineered polymers in 16 different material blends. Plastic bearings are lubricating-free, maintenance-free and will not corrode. Customers can...

Off-the-shelf-optics catalog.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... "Optics for Industry" contains 140 pages of product data, photos, performance graphs & ordering information with new items added in the past year. Included are: simple & compound lenses, prisms, optical flats/flat glass, flat & concave mirrors,...

Glass Epoxy Insulators.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... An updated six-page pamphlet, entitled "Design Data: Fiberglass Epoxy Insulation Components" presents technical data on glass epoxy laminates and shows the engineer how to meet his design requirements from open-stock tools. Components...

Catalog & Wire Cloth calculator on CD.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Cleveland Wire Cloth specializes in high temperature, corrosion resistant, and specialty metals and alloys for the industrial and commercial processing markets as well as OEM components for a wide range of uses, including fuel cells,...

Spring-loaded devices catalog.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... TE-CO recently released its new catalog with several new items. These items include: ball plungers, spring plungers & several new styles of hand retractable spring plungers with delrin[R] handles, lever handles, pull ring handles & steel...

Plastic netting for industry.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Brochure features strong, durable open mesh plastic netting, grids and elastic tubular sleeves from InterNet, Inc. Uses include economical parts separation and protection in material handling applications that help reduce parts damage and...

Magtrol In-Line Torque Transducers.(Special Advertising Edition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Magtrol's In-Line Torque Transducers provide precise torque and speed measurement with high noise immunity. Features include Magtrol, Inc., (718) 668-5555 Fax: (716) 668-8705, E-mail: magtrol@magtrol.com www.magtrol.com Write In 3022...