Product Design & Development articles from March 2006

Product Design & Development archives from March 2006

Portable Memory System.(PD&D Exclusive)
March 1, 2006... NFX-Series Managed-Memory Tokens are portable data transport devices specifically optimized for use in OEM systems controlled by embedded microprocessors. The new tokens can be used to transport data to and from non-networked electronics that...

Audio cables.(First Look)
March 1, 2006... Brilliance Low Cap OFHC speaker cables are a new addition to the Brilliance line of audio cables. These cables are designed to meet the requirements of pro audio for high-end sound quality in indoor, outdoor, and burial applications. Brilliance...

Aerospace/military parts.(First Look)
March 1, 2006... The Automotive Plus Series (APS) of parts has been qualified to the Automotive AEC-Q200 standard, but manufactured and quality assurance-tested specifically for the high reliability requirements of the military and aerospace industry. The new...

Sharing software.(First Look)
March 1, 2006... Adobe Acrobat 3D software enables engineers to publish and share 3D design information from major CAD applications with virtually any computer user. With Acrobat 3D, engineers can convert 3D designs into cross-platform, secure, and reliable PDF...

Peristaltic pumps.(First Look)
March 1, 2006... The new FPU2000 Series of variable speed and fixed peristaltic pumps is self-priming with fixed pumps fed by an analog fixed 60-second timer. The pump can be on for 1 to 60 seconds. All models have fixed speed outputs and can be adjusted by...

Low-voltage motor driver.(PD&D Exclusive)
March 1, 2006... The A3901 is a new low-voltage bi-directional motor driver aimed at the portable market. It offers the flexibility of operating a one stepper motor driver or two DC motor drivers. The A3901 addresses the market need for a smaller package size,...

Shrinking linear motion.(Tech Watch)
March 1, 2006... The miniaturization of linear-motion systems is much more involved than simply reducing the dimensions of guideways, slide units, ball bearings, or ball and roller screws. In addition to saving space, smaller components must be designed,...

Considerations for selecting Lithium-ion batteries.(From The Field)
March 1, 2006... Lithium-ion (Li-ion) is rapidly becoming the battery technology of choice for many existing and emerging applications due to its superior energy density, longer cycle life, and longer shelf life compared to other battery technologies. There...

What's in store for software?(Future Focus)
March 1, 2006... What do users want in software for industrial applications, and what will they want (and get) in the future? Experts front three companies in the field weighed in on what they thought about the present situation, and where they thought things...

Student specialties: high school and college designers develop winning ideas in the Extreme Redesign contest.(Engineering At Work)
March 1, 2006... Did you ever think you'd need a place to put your electric toothbrush? While it night not seem like a priority in your life, a second thought may strike a cord with any average homeowner. What about extended electrical outlets or a device to...

Q&A: guarding against counterfeit designs.(Questions & Answers)(Interview)(Discussion)
March 1, 2006... When one speaks of counterfeiting it's usually money or art that comes to mind. But counterfeiting is also a growing problem in the world of new product design. Some estimates have put the cost to industry at more than $600 billion. Jeff...

Transmissions go into overdrive: transmission designs are changing quickly as drivers demand better control and more speeds.(Technology Review)
March 1, 2006... Of all the components in the powertrain, none has launched more design variations and heated debates than the transmission. The engineering trade-offs are several: convenience versus control, acceleration versus fuel economy, manufacturing...

Manufacturing on the move: week-long extravaganza brings tens of thousands professionals to new location.(Show Toppers)
March 1, 2006... National Manufacturing Week, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, March 20-23 While this year's edition relocates from downtown Chicago to Rosemont, II,, National Manufacturing Week isn't the only thing on the move. Several...

Air bearing spindles.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... ABS Series direct-drive, air-bearing spindles are designed to provide angular positioning and velocity control for applications such as disk drive testing, imaging applications, and precision wafer inspection. Included in the series is the...

Controllers and transmitters.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... PHUCN600 and PHUTX600 Series controllers and transmitters are packaged in a rugged NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications such as industrial wastewater neutralization, municipal water and wastewater,...

Ceramic- and Teflon-lined plane bearings.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... A new line of ceramic- and Teflon-lined plane bearings is designed as drop-in replacements for ball bearings in linear motion applications in harsh environments and to meet the special requirements of the food and pharmaceutical processing...

Co-planar power receptacle.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The AirMax VS system includes a new right-angle power receptacle that is designed to mate with existing right-angle header power connectors. The power receptacle enables power connections between co-planar circuit boards. The new power module...

Air conditioning control.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The APR Control provides full capacity modulation for direct-expansion air conditioning systems of all sizes. Responding quickly to changing conditions, the unit efficiently controls temperature and humidity to maximize comfort and eliminate...

Direct drive linear motor.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The ServoTube linear motor features a patented magnetic circuit that raises the accuracy of Hall effect sensors by almost and order-of-magnitude. The new sensor technology enables the motor to dispense with external position encoders ordinarily...

3D printer/material.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The ZPrinter 310 Plus incorporates high-end 3D printing capabilities into an entry-level product. In addition to the new machine, the zp130 is a new high-performance composite material that enables faster printing, greater detail, and richer...

PLC programming software.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... DirectSOFT5 PLC programming software is a 32-bit Windows-certified programming software for the entire DirectLOGIC line of PLCs. It contains several new features designed to make ladder logic programming faster and easier. One programming...

Compact power supply.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The S8VM power supply features an under-voltage alarm that signals when voltage falls and indicates the cause, enabling operators to quickly troubleshoot the cause of the drop on-site. This feature eliminates the need for time-consuming and...

Film capacitors.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... A line of medium-power film capacitors includes an increased operating condition. Specifically designed for 130 filtering and low reactive power needs, the FFVE is designed as an alternative to electrolytic technology and is suitable for...

Loop detector.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... A new inductive loop detector is designed to provide an inexpensive and reliable way to detect vehicles for any of the following applications: door and gate control, access control, operating barriers, parking management, vehicle counting, and...

Tantalum-nitride resistors.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... Providing design engineers with tantalum nitride-based resistors en silicon suitable for the most demanding hybrid applications, a series of wire bondable chip resistors is available. Designated the WBC Series, the resistors feature...

Stackable desktop enclosure.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The ZN Series is a versatile desktop enclosure with an interlocking design that allows for multiple enclosures to be stacked, where they securely "nest" there on top of each other. The design is suitable for device networking technology,...

Catalogs & brochures.(Free Stuff)
March 1, 2006... * Galil Motion Control has updated its motion control product catalog for 2006 with the latest specifications and pricing for all controllers and drives. The new catalog includes the company's latest generation motion controllers: the Accelera...

Fluid power educational kits.(Free Stuff)
March 1, 2006... Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc.'s Fluid Power Educational Kits are designed to help provide a practical understanding of the basic concepts of fluid power. The kits consist of several components, the same components used in today's industry...