Product Design & Development articles from October 2006

Product Design & Development archives from October 2006

Electronic housings.(PD&D Exclusive)
October 1, 2006... The new Building Case (BC) electronic housing system features uniform compact height and allows a variety of PC board-design options in mounting, component height, networking, and termination. The system . was designed primarily for the...

Military connectors.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
October 1, 2006... PRO BEAM Jr. fiber-optic connectors are designed for use in the Mounted Battle Command on the Move (MBCOTM) HMMWV platform. The MBCOTM will also be considered for integration onto Bradley and Stryker vehicle platforms. The MBCOTM is a C41...

Integrated microcontrollers.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
October 1, 2006... The PIC18F97J60 family of 8-bit microcontrollers features an integrated IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet communications peripheral. It is optimized for embedded applications, and has an on-chip medium access controller (MAC) and physical layer...

Bus coupler.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
October 1, 2006... The BK9105 bus coupler is designed for use with a comprehensive bus terminal I/O system of more than 200 different signal types. It can make the I/O system fully available to Ethernet/IP users. The BK9105 is ODVA-certified and follows the...

Molded circuit breakers.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
October 1, 2006... UL489 AC and DC miniature molded case circuit breakers can deliver reliable performance in a wide range of applications, including low inrush motors, appliances, lighting, wiring protection, transformers, power supplies, and industrial...

Ring-lug terminal blocks.(First Look: Smart Products and Technical Tools for Engineers)
October 1, 2006... A line of ring-lug terminal block is suitable for use in current transformer and standard wire termination applications for industries such as power generation, utilities, and semiconductor manufacturing. The new ring-lug terminal blocks offer...

Configuration module.(PD&D Exclusive)
October 1, 2006... Designed to reduce inventory and associated costs for OEMs, the new Feature Configuration Module (FCM) is part of the 2698/2699 Cold/Hot Electronic Controller Series. The FCM enables OEMs to inventory one controller capable of controlling...

Power transmission shifts gears: designers focus on energy costs and improved operations.(Future Focus)
October 1, 2006... Makers of mechanical- power transmission equipment face demands for greater efficiency, reliability, and ease of use. Experts in the field have examined what's happening now and take a look at what's on the horizon for three technologies: gear...

Total control: real-time operating systems bring controllers under one platform.(Engineering At Work)
October 1, 2006... With a shortage of capital, time, and employee expertise on the one hand and the challenge of technical development on the other, commercially-available components are a key factor when it comes to industrial automation. The software element of...

Ratings required: steps for satisfying new control panel codes.(Tech Watch)
October 1, 2006... Industrial facilities have a wide range of available fault currents based on the size of the incoming service, transformer type, and equipment location. Look closely, and you'll notice that most components, including the panel board and...

A new digital movement: as motion control joins the digital revolution, designers look for ways to overcome system and network challenges.(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... In a world where everything from cameras to cable to Internet connections has gone digital, it's no surprise that motion control has joined the revolution. Despite the fact that digital motion control existed long before every Tom, Dick, and...

Automation innovations: automation and control manufacturers show off new instrumentation.(Show Stoppers)
October 1, 2006... ISA Expo 2006, Reliant Center, Houston, TX, Oct. 17-19 What's happening at this year's edition of ISA Expo? In short, there will be plenty for automation and control professionals to focus on when they visit Houston. Billed as North...

Packaging progression: tens of thousands to examine advancements in packaging machinery.(Show Stoppers)
October 1, 2006... Pack Expo International, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Oct. 29-Nov. 2 With fall in full swing and just before everyone begins to prepare for the holiday season, 50,000 packaging machinery professionals will converge on the shore of Lake...

Front-mount inserts.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Two new front-mounted inserts are designed to provide faster, more convenient, and more cost-efficient alternatives to traditional rack mounting fasteners for fastening components, sub-racks, and thin-sheet panels in rack and enclosure...

Compact CPU.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... The X20 CPU is compact but powerful. The unit is 37.5 mm wide. It is equipped with a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet interface that can be used either as the online interface or for networking. A CAN and RS232 interface are integrated as well. The CPU's...

Ethernet switches.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... A new line of industrial Ethernet switches is engineered for industrial use. The ASI Ethernet switches are available in 5- and 8-port managed or unmanaged versions with optional fiber capability. Designed to meet the demanding specifications of...

Industrial thermistor.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... The SMD PTC Series has been extended to include units designed for overcurrent protection and with the new PTC chip for maximum voltages up to 265 V. The unit complements the series of the same type that was previously restricted to maximum...

Datalogger.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... The VibeHound datalogger is designed to simplify vibration measurements for test engineers. The vibration datalogger combines everything required to take NIST traceable vibration measurements into a single sensor package and can be operated...

Analysis software.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Version 2.3 of ASAQUS for CATIA Version 5 is integrated within the CATIA Version 5 PLM solution. The software is the latest software product from the SIMULIA brand and improves the deployment of high-value analysis workflows and advanced...

Valve manifolds.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... The CPX I/0 system is a line of Ethernet-enabled highly modular IP65 valve manifolds. Protocols include Ethernet/IE Modbus TCP, standard IT protocols, and further industrial protocols in preparation. The system also accommodates IT protocols...

Interface card.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... The PCI-1671UP is a cost-effective, universal PCI, GPIB controller in MD1 low-profile form factor, which allows for data transfer rates of up to 1.5 MB/sec. Its comprehensive driver and utility software allows users to quickly and easily...

High-performance mirrors.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... A new series of high-performance, flat mirrors is intended for general-purpose beam steering tasks in ultraviolet excimer laser-based applications, such as microlithography, micromachining, materials processing, and Lasik. These thin-film...

Flexible couplings.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... These single-piece, flexible couplings compensate for mechanical movement irregularities, such as angular and skewed misalignment, parallel offset, and axial motion. The operating characteristics provide performance benefits such as no...

Epoxy adhesive system.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... EP62-1MED is a two-component epoxy adhesive system featuring high chemical and temperature resistance. This compound is specifically designed to withstand repeated cycles of steam, ethylene oxide, radiation, and chemical sterilization....

Shielding gaskets.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Four low-profile BeCu gaskets are offered in both stick-on and hook-on mounting configurations. With EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness of more than 100 db attenuation, the gaskets measure from 0.06 to 0.15 in. high and will close gaps from 0.63...

Vapor-proof cable.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Madison Cable vapor-proof Ethernet cable is a multi-conductor, gasoline, and oil-resistant cable designed to satisfy certain electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements commonly found in gas and oil dispensing systems. A vapor-proof...

Right-angle valves.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Mighty Mini Series stainless steel right-angle valves are designed for demanding equipment. The ultra-small footprint of the valves makes them suitable for applications with limitations. The high cycle life bellows assembly is made of stainless...

Aircraft circuit breaker.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... The 4120 thermal circuit breaker has UL 1077 approval. It is a high-performance, single pole breaker that includes a trip-free mechanism and push/pull, on/off manual actuation (M-type TO CBE to EN 60934). The 4120 circuit breaker is designed...

Industrial thermocouples.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Noble thermocouples are designed for a diverse range of industrial temperature measurement applications, Nobel Type R, S, and B assemblies can be used where temperatures exceed the upper limits of base metal thermocouples (to...

Piston pumps.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Series 8003 WOB-L piston pumps combine small size with spmooth operation and are suitable for continuous running. Available in both pressure and vacuum applications, the pumps use long-life Teflon piston seals, heat-resistant plastic housings,...

Safety controller.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... Designed as an alternative to multiple safety relays that take up panel space the compact Telemecanique Preventa XPSMC safety controller can perform the various functions of up to 20 different safety relays and provide real-time status and...

Power-over-Ethernet.(New Products)
October 1, 2006... A line of IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet solutions provide DC power to remote devices via Category 5 Ethernet cable. Using power-over-Ethernet to power remote devices has several advantages such as the power supply can be centrally located...

Flying high with advanced ceramics.(INDUSTRY SECTOR REPORT: AEROSPACE DESIGN)
October 1, 2006... Aerospace manufacturers face extreme pressure to lower costs, while increasing performance and satisfying stringent safety standards. Producers in the commercial airline, defense, and space exploration sectors continually seek new materials...

All passengers please remain seated and comfortable.(INDUSTRY SECTOR REPORT: AEROSPACE DESIGN)
October 1, 2006... It's been a long trip, you're tired, and you just want to get home. You've already cleared the security line, endured your flight delay, and your seating row has been called for boarding, so you enter the main cabin, or if you're lucky, first...

Gamewell-FCI, a Honeywell company and manufacturer of fire and life safety systems, has released its Engineering & Applications Catalog.(CDs/DVDs)
October 1, 2006... Gamewell-FCI, a Honeywell company and manufacturer of fire and life safety systems, has released its Engineering i5 Applications Catalog. Available in hard copy or CD formats, the new catalog contains the latest data sheets with product...

A new interactive CD-ROM from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) includes more than 2,500 updated drive product pages with up to 10 times faster access time as compared with Internet page load times, especially for PDF pages.(CDs/DVDs)
October 1, 2006... A new interactive CD-ROM from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) includes more than 2,500 updated drive product pages with up to 10 times faster access time as compared with Internet page load times, especially for PDF pages. In...

A DVD is available from PennEngineering that profiles the PEMSERTER In-Die Fastener Feeding System.(CDs/DVDs)
October 1, 2006... A DVD is available from PennEngineering that profiles the PEMSERTER In-Die Fastener Feeding System. The portable equipment enables self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs to be installed in assemblies during the stamping process. The...

Titanium alloy fasteners for aerospace.(Free Stuff)
October 1, 2006... The Aerospace Fastener Group of SPS Technologies has published a four-page brochure describing the company's new high-strength, titanium alloy fasteners for use in aerospace applications. The literature details the development of titanium...