Product Design & Development articles from June 2005

Product Design & Development archives from June 2005

Custom cable harnesses.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
June 1, 2005... A line of automation cable harnesses is manufactured to specification with regard to factors such as flexibility and cycling, exposure to chemicals and harsh environments, signal and power requirements, and connector types. Custom engineered,...

Hydraulic valves.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
June 1, 2005... Two new hydraulic valves are designed for the off-highway equipment industry. The new models, the PRV electro-proportional relief valve and the PSV electro-proportional four-way directional control valves offer smooth proportional functionality...

Three-line suppressor.(PD&D Exclusive)
June 1, 2005... The Theon INL08000 is an all-in-one ac surge suppressor/filter with patented GTT ground transient protection. It is designed to safeguard all microprocessor-based equipment. It offers true three-line (live, neutral, and ground) protection. The...

Waterproof mouse.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
June 1, 2005... The AquaPoint waterproof mouse is constructed using rugged materials. The NEMA 4X AquaPoint features a sealed, industrial silicone overlay and robust polycarbonate frame. Its reliable, optical technology allows it to function on most any...

Pneumatic fittings.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
June 1, 2005... Pneufit D Series fittings are designed to provide a complement to the existing Pneufit range. The new composite fittings feature quick and easy connection without the need for tools, saving on valuable installation times. Pneufit D is suitable...

Disk jog switch.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
June 1, 2005... A new disk jog switch gives users a single user interface with which to quickly and easily scroll through lists and make choices in handheld electronics. Five tactile selector switches--a center pushbutton and four peripheral push points--are...

Pressure regulator.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
June 1, 2005... The QPV Series valve uses closed-loop technology for pressure control. The output pressure is proportional to an electrical command signal input and is unaffected by changes in supply pressure. The pressure is controlled by the use of two...

Wire connectors.(PD&D Exclusive)
June 1, 2005... RAST 2.5 and 5.0 connectors have recently passed the flew European "glow-wire" standard ensuring temperature and flame resistance. The glow-wire testing complies with DIN EN 60695-2-11, the testing being provided by the VDE Testing and...

Rotary encoders.(Product Review: A comparison of new product capabilities and specifications to help engineers find the right component to fit their designs)
June 1, 2005... Rotary encoders keep accurate track of the angular position of a shaft or other machine element, producing a digital output. They're used as feedback elements in servo systems, as tachometers, and as position sensors for all manner of...

Magnetic rotary encoder.(Product Review: A comparison of new product capabilities and specifications to help engineers find the right component to fit their designs)
June 1, 2005... The AS5035 8-bit magnetic incremental encoder is designed to save money and withstand high-temperature or dusty environments that can disable an optical encoder. The zero position (index output) can be programmed during system assembly, which...

Intelligent rotary encoders.(Product Review: A comparison of new product capabilities and specifications to help engineers find the right component to fit their designs)
June 1, 2005... The SiGNUM range of intelligent angle encoders consist of the stainless steel RESM ring encoder element (essentially a linear encoder track in the form of a circle). They are available in diameters from 52 to 413 mm (2 to 16.25 in.) with...

Absolute rotary encoders.(Product Review: A comparison of new product capabilities and specifications to help engineers find the right component to fit their designs)
June 1, 2005... BVS58/BVM58 Series absolute rotary encoders feature AS-Interface communications and include four AS-i slaves--one to both output position data and receive setup data and three to output position data. The addresses of the slaves can be set...

Optical rotary encoders.(Product Review: A comparison of new product capabilities and specifications to help engineers find the right component to fit their designs)
June 1, 2005... These two incremental optical encoders, part of the Kubler by Turck Series of 2-in. encoders, can withstand up to 250 g shock, run at up to 12,000 rpm, have frequency responses of 300 kHz, feature temperature and aging compensation, and are...

Hydraulic drive system eases mowing woes: Dixie Chopper and White Hydraulics collaborate on Silver Eagle.(Engineering At Work)
June 1, 2005... When new riding mowers caught the attention of suburbia in the 1950s, they were seen as the next big thing. They promised an easier way to tackle chores as did most of the products of that era. But even though these new machines finished the...

Shot peening strengthens metal components: shot peening can dramatically extend the life of a part, often by 200 percent or more.(Tech Watch)
June 1, 2005... Extend metal component life, increase reliability, and reduce overall costs--sounds like typical sales hype. But that's exactly what shot peening accomplishes. How? The shot peening process propels steel (or sometimes glass or ceramic) spheres...

Ask professor plastic: the man who knows where to find plastic injection molded parts when you need them most.(EXPERT ADVICE ON RAPID INJECTION MOLDING AND LIFE)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Q The guy next door says life is all about tradeoffs. He says there's no free lunch, so if you want anything good you either wait forever or pay through the nose. Is that really so? A Your neighborhood grouch has obviously never experienced...

Taking the right approach to plastic enclosures: now, more than ever, plastic enclosures offer cost-effective value for customized electronics packaging.(From The Field)
June 1, 2005... Standard enclosures do not remain standard for long. In no time, engineers put holes, cutouts, and recesses into pristine boxes. This process is necessary to make the enclosure functional. There arc connections to be wired, switches to mount,...

Wireless productivity is in the air: the use of wireless devices to sense and control manufacturing processes is on its way to fulfilling its promise to cut costs, optimize processes, conserve energy, and predict equipment breakdowns.(Technology Review)
June 1, 2005... Cover Story On the shoulders of tire wireless local area networks found in Starbucks coffee shops, airports, and elsewhere stands the promising technology of untethered sensing and control for manufacturing. Wireless manufacturing, while...

Q&A: finding the right adhesive mix.(Questions & Answers)
June 1, 2005... These days, OEMs are turning to two-component adhesives due to their bonding strength and long shelf life as compared to one-part adhesives. But mixing two adhesive components into one formulation is tricky business. This month's Q&A takes a...

Streets of semiconductors: industry professionals to view clues of IC manufacturing's future.(Show Stoppers)
June 1, 2005... Semicon West 2005, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, June 11-15 While there's no chance of Lieutenant Mike Stone and Inspector Steve Keller raiding the Moscone Center in search of the bad guys, there will be thousands of engineers storming...

Linear motion spring.(PD&D Exclusive)
June 1, 2005... The MagSpring is a new linear motion product designed to simplify design for packaging and material handling systems. The unit is engineered to do anything an air system can do in these systems. It is especially useful if the application needs...

Submersible floating cable.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Suitable for submersible equipment, the DuraFloat floating cable relies on proprietary foam core extrusion capabilities to achieve precise cable buoyancy requirements. DuraFloat floating cable is a flexible, UV-stable, and abrasive-resistant...

Continuous level sensors.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Continuous liquid level switches with an integral compact alarm display are available. Madison-Omni sensors have an easy-to-read graphical LCD display and a separate red LED light that serves as a visual alarm when the programmed parameters are...

3D design/PLM software.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... From designing motion control equipment to intricate conveyor systems, Inventor Series 10 is designed to help manufacturers better create, manage, and share design information. It offers "functional design," a new concept in product...

Ethernet controller.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... A 28-pin stand-alone Ethernet controller is designed to provide a low pin-count, cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for remote communication with embedded applications. The ENC28J60 enables designers to create network- and Internet-connected...

Pneumatic level sensors.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... NLS units have a minimum number of moving parts. These cost-effective sensors are designed for operational reliability and a long life of more than 50,000 switch operations. They install quickly and easily with a standard 1/2 in. pipe and G1...

Reverse bayonet connector.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The Amphe-GTR has been added to the Amphe-Power family. The Amphe-GTR is designed for use in either harsh environment (IP 67) or benign environment power applications for computer servers, industrial sign and lighting, factory automation, and...

Space-saving bearing seals.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... All-metal NILOS-Rings offer space-saving sealing protection for tapered roller bearings, which traditionally have been difficult to seal cost-effectively. These new seals provide practical, easy-to-mount barrier solutions against contamination...

Industrial-grade power supplies.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The Rhino PSM Series of power supplies features industrial-grade switching dc output units with sturdy steel cases designed to withstand harsh environments. Autoselect inputs for 115 or 230 Vac and international agency approvals make the Rhino...

All-metal rotary latch.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... A new all-metal latch combines the security of a rotary latch closure with the convenience of smooth push-to-close operation and a low closing force in a compact package. Despite its narrow profile of 14.2 mm thick and 28 mm deep, the R4 rotary...

DC-AC inverters.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The DmF6 Series of dc-ac inverters offers flat-panel display integrators and a high-power inverter in a compact package for powering up to six cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) used to power CCFL-backlit LCDs in the 19-24 in. diagonal size...

Upgraded validation software.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... COSMOS 2006, the newest version of COSMOS validation software, features a combination of new functionality and ease-of-use. The software is designed to enable companies to improve processes with time- and cost-saving analysis from a design's...

Video component cables.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Brilliance Banana Peel Hi-Res Component Video Cables are designed for high frequency, long distance transmissions. They feature precise 75-ohm impedance to provide greater signal integrity and optimized whole-system performance in demanding...

One-piece drive shaft.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Sani-Drive components are designed to make the toughest parts of any conveyor easier to keep clean, eliminating harmful contaminants. Unlike multi-component drive shafts, Sani-Drive's smooth finish and one-piece construction eliminate hiding...

Wireless module.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The highly integrated DPAC Airborne 802.11b wireless LAN node module is designed to allow OEMs to quickly and cost-effectively wireless-enable solutions in markets that include transportation, medical devices, industrial control and automation,...

Circular connectors.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Designed to provide a means to reduce wiring costs, a new series of circular connectors is targeted at rail and mass transit applications. Designated the VBN Series, the connectors use a rigid insert, held in place using a retention clip, which...

Four-channel state recorder.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The OM-CP-QuadState is a four-channel, battery-powered, stand-alone state recorder. It is an all-in-one compact, portable, easy-to-use device designed to measure and record up to 52,428 state changes. The unit senses input transitions or...

Complimentary CDs.(Free Stuff: Tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
June 1, 2005... * The Motion System Solutions CD-ROM from ORMEC Systems offers engineers a design resource for motion and logic control, factory networking, IEC 61131-3 programming, and advanced motion software. This multimedia CD-ROM presentation offers a...

Online offering.(Free Stuff: Tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
June 1, 2005... * PolyOne Corp. has launched its OnColor catalog color selector online tool. The free, easy-to-use interactive tool allows users to select from more than 100 standard catalog colors--with Pantone color referencing--and from resin--and...

Catalogs & brochures.(Free Stuff: Tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
June 1, 2005... * Moyno Inc. has released a new brochure featuring its latest product addition, the 2000 CC pump. The pump is designed for municipal and industrial applications where close-coupled configurations are preferred but the robustness of a gear joint...

Motor/gearmotor samples.(Free Stuff: Tools to help engineers get information on new products, components, and technologies)
June 1, 2005... For a limited time, Bodine Electric Co. is offering free stock ac, de, or brushless dc motor/gearmotor samples to qualified original equipment manufacturers. OEMs can request a free motor sample at www.bodine-electric.com/freemotor. This offer...