|
|
|
|
August 15th, 2006 - Volume 6 Issue 33A
|
|
Spotlight
On...
|
|
|
|
New Power Source Acts as a Companion to the OMNIA Series!
The AC1000,
1kVA power source, works seamlessly with the OMNIA
series to provide an easy-to-control test system. It is a powerful solution
for Line Leakage testing applications requiring an isolation transformer adjustable
to 110% of line voltages.
With an easy-to-use interface
and a host of remote control options, the AC1000 combined with an OMNIA 8100 series
electrical safety compliance analyzer provides customers with a versatile and
efficient testing system for performing multiple electrical safety tests.
More
information is available here.
|
|
|
|
|
New
Digital Microscope... Advanced Performance For R&D, QC, and Inspection
The new
VHX-500
Digital Video Microscope is the most versatile microscope system available.
The VHX-500 features a depth-of-field 20X greater than conventional microscopes,
available zoom lenses up to 5,000X, automatic digital focus, a multi-angle viewing
stand, and/or an 18 mega-pixel handheld camera with "in-the-lens-lighting."
Advanced
performance features include: an optimal environmental setting function for determining
the best target lighting conditions; fast 3-D Image Composition; and a range of
real-time, on-screen measurement functions. A 3-D Profiling function displays
topographic detail with height data in color. Download our catalog.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
 In
1940, the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov created three laws of robotics.
Now, more than 60 years later, moves are afoot in Japan to create a new set of
safety guidelines for robots. The initiative is largely being driven by next-generation
robots coming into close contact with humans in applications such as nursing,
security, and cleaning.
|
|
But what
exactly should the 21st Century regulations for robots say? Read
how the Japanese are approaching the topic.
Subscribe
to Robotics Systems, GlobalSpec's monthly e-newsletter, for the latest
information on welding and fabrication robotics, pick-and-place systems, robotic
end-effectors, and collision and avoidance sensing.
|
|
|
Spotlight
On...
|
|
|
| |
Dice
|
|
| |
 Engineers
Wanted!
Right now,
there are thousands of open positions at top technology and engineering companies
posted on www.DiceEngineering.com,
a leading online job board exclusively for engineers.
|
|
At www.DiceEngineering.com
you can:
 Find
and apply for engineering jobs in your area of expertise and location of choice
Post
your resume and let hiring companies find you
Sign
up for Job Alerts and receive daily e-mails with jobs matching your search criteria
Visit www.DiceEngineering.com!
|
|
|
Product
Showcase...
|
|
|
| |
 Elastomers
and Rubber Materials
Elastomers
and rubber materials are characterized by their high degree of flexibility and
elasticity (high reversible elongation or resilience). GlobalSpec provides you
with contact information for 390 manufacturers in this category.
Search for Elastomers
and Rubber Materials by Spec here.
|
|
Microcontrollers
(MCU)
Microcontrollers
(MCU) are complete computer systems on a chip. They combine an arithmetic logic
unit (ALU), memory, timer/counters, serial port, input/output (I/O) ports, and
a clock oscillator. GlobalSpec provides you with contact information for 192 manufacturers
in this category.
Search for Microcontrollers
(MCU) by Spec here.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Heat
Sinks
Heat sinks
are thermally conductive, usually metallic components or devices that absorb and
dissipate heat generated by electronic components such as computers. Common heat
sink materials include aluminum, copper, and steel. GlobalSpec provides you with
contact information for 225 manufacturers in this category.
Search for Heat
Sinks by Spec here.
|
|
Refractometers
Refractometers
measure the critical angle of refraction through a sample. The critical angle
of refraction will change with concentration. GlobalSpec provides you with contact
information for 89 manufacturers in this category.
Search for Refractometers
by Spec here.
|
|
|
Spotlight
On...
|
|
|
Technical
Article Spotlight |
|
|
| |
Design Considerations for Smart Battery Systems
|
|
| |
"Fueled
by industry and consumers, marketplace demand is skyrocketing for high-power portable
instruments and equipment. In the healthcare and field-service industries, for
example, companies hope to increase productivity, competitiveness, and customer
service by implementing the use of portable electronic devices into many daily
business operations. To address this rising demand, electronics manufacturers
are leveraging faster processors, enhanced color displays and backlighting, and
wireless networking, as well as voice and multimedia capabilities for next-generation
portable devices. But the transition to highly-sophisticated, power-hungry portable
electronic systems in smaller, lighter, more ergonomic packages is creating new
battery system-design challenges."
|
|
This article
was provided by Micro Power Electronics, Inc., a global leader in high-performance,
mission-critical battery and charger systems for portable medical, handheld Automatic
Identification and Data Collection (AIDC), and military devices.
Links:
Read
"Design Considerations for Smart Battery Systems" in its entirety.
Learn
more about Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
 The
Ex2
printer from Datamax Corporation packs the latest technology in a small package!
It's perfect for all of your low-to-medium volume printing — unbelievably
affordable too!
Mysterious
Spinner...
Question:
We have a gizmo that looks like a slender rock, is somewhat elliptically shaped,
and has a flat top. This gizmo has a "preferred direction of spinning" —
if you tap it, it will begin to spin in one direction. If you manually spin it
in its preferred direction, it happily spins for a while. However, if you spin
it in the opposite direction, it will shudder, come to a stop and then start spinning
again, but in the preferred direction. What is this gizmo?
Answer:
This "gizmo" is known by a few different names: Rattleback, Celt, or Wobblestone.
They have also been referred to as "space pets." The Rattleback prefers to spin
in a counterclockwise direction. Its spinning preference is due to its offset
center of gravity. If forced to spin in a clockwise direction, it will turn for
a few revolutions, stop, oscillate, and then begin spinning counterclockwise.
(Very stubborn, indeed!)
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight
On...
|
|
|
| |
Electromech,
Inc.
Transformers and Power Supplies
Electromech
has been manufacturing custom and standard transformers and power supplies for
over 27 years. We have over 1,000 models in stock. Electromech
is one of the leading-edge manufacturers of power supplies and transformers.
|
|
Sierra
Instruments, Inc.
New and Improved Vortex Flowmeter
New Innova-Flo® Model 220 and 221 Volumetric Vortex Flow Meter: HART comes
standard; Digital Signal Processing (DSP); low flow capability (Reynolds # to
5,000); Model 221 Insertion-Style for pipe sizes up to 72. Learn more.
|
|
New
Products and Services on GlobalSpec
|
|
|
| |
Aerospace
Contactors
Aerospace contactors are high-performance, high-capacity circuit controls designed
for aerospace applications.
Microscope
Stages
Microscope stages are platforms where specimens are placed for observation with
a microscope. They are often equipped with a mechanical device that holds the
specimen slide in place, but allows the back-and-forth and side-to-side movement
of the slide.
Milling
Machines
Milling machines move a clamped workpiece into a fixed, rotating cutter; or move
the cutter itself into a stationary workpiece. There are two basic configurations:
vertical and horizontal.
Programmable
Automation Controller (PAC) Modules
Programmable automation controller (PAC) modules are add-on devices that perform
a specific control function in PAC systems. |
|
Programmable
Automation Controller (PAC) Systems
Programmable automation controller (PAC) systems consist of PAC modules, each of which performs a specific function. PAC systems are used in motion control, machine control, machine vision, and other industrial control applications.
Programmable
Automation Controllers (PACs)
Programmable automation controllers (PAC) are compact industrial controllers used
in applications such as data acquisition and control, machine vision control,
and process control. PACs are functionally similar to programmable logic controllers
(PLC), but provide the advanced software features of personal computers (PC).
Zero
Speed Switches
Zero speed switches are devices used to detect stoppage of a rotating shaft. They
typically have one or more relays.
|
|
New
Suppliers on GlobalSpec |
|
|
|
Listed below are some
of the suppliers recently added to GlobalSpec.
|
|
| |
Abbot
& Abbot Box Corp.
ACE
Seal, LLC
AGME
USA, Ltd.
Altech
Packaging Company Inc.
Amity
Industries
Amphenol
TCS
Artificial
Muscle Inc. / AMI Electronics
Asia
Tool Source
Atlantic
Rubber Company, Inc.
Bermad
Automatic Control Valves
C+K
Plastics / Valley Extrusions
Clancey
Hardware & Hinge
Computer
Aided Solutions, LLC
Eastcasting
Co., Ltd.
Eaton
Filtration, LLC (formerly Hayward
Filtration)
Eraser
Company, Inc.
FloMet,
LLC
G.W.
Lisk Company, Inc.
Gorbel
Inc.
Indesco,
Inc.
Industrial
Image, Inc.
INPROX
Sensors
Interplex
Etch Logic, LLC
Jones
Creek Machining, Inc.
|
|
Kimre, Inc.
Leach International
Luminary Micro, Inc.
Mahan's Thermal Products, Inc.
Micro Optics Technologies, Inc.
National Wire & Cable Corporation
Nicholson Kovac, Inc.
OceanServer Technology, Inc.
OPW Fluid Transfer Group
Portescap
Precision Alliance — USA (The)
Quickfilter Technologies Inc.
Schwerdtle, Inc.
Shaxon Industries, Inc.
Shen Zhen Kena Industry Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Betop Electronics Co., Ltd.
Thrust Industries, Inc.
Tomes Industries, Inc.
United Aluminum Corporation
United Glove, Inc.
Vision Research, Inc.
Weaver Technologies
Xten Industries, LLC
Yangzhou Positioning Tech Co., Ltd.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Enclosed Conductor System (Aluminum Housing)
(VAHLE, Inc.)
 Conductor
bar system to provide land-based power to moving vehicles or equipment. Features
an aluminum housing with multiple copper conductors available from 4 - 11 conductors
and 60 - 300 amps+. More
info...
|
|
TS5A6542 - SPDT Analog Switch
with Input Translation
(Texas Instruments - Logic Products)
 New Analog Switch from TI. The TS5A6542 provides a low on-state resistance, as well as a low charge injection for use in cell phones and PDAs. More
info...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Electroforming
(Opti-Forms, Inc.)
 Opti-Forms manufactures precise electroformed products for medical, lighting, aerospace, military, and industrial markets. Our electroforming processes create precise and repeatable metal parts for a variety of performance driven products.
More
info...
|
|
EC-400PP HMC with Pallet Pool
(Haas Automation, Inc.)
 The
Haas EC-400PP is a high-productivity HMC with a 6-station pallet pool and many
standard features, including a 70-pocket side-mount tool changer, through-spindle
coolant, 1-degree indexing, and a belt-type chip conveyor. More
info...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
STC (Snap-to-Connect) System
(Eaton Corp., Hydraulics Div.)
 The STC (Snap-to-Connect) system is a threadless connector system that incorporates a latch ring to provide positive engagement of the mating connectors and an elastomeric seal to prevent leakage.
More
info...
|
|
Packaging Stations —
Fast and Organized!
(IAC Industries, Inc.)
IAC's Packaging Equipment provides shippers with rugged and versatile platforms
to efficiently handle the most demanding packing tasks. Two versions are available:
Packaging Stations (pictured) and Packaging Accessory Stations. More
info...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Timing Pulleys
(Onvio LLC)
 Made-to-Order
Timing Pulleys... made simple. Onvio employs industry-leading software tools to
provide fast, efficient quotes and drawings for customers needing made-to-order
pulleys. More
info...
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight
On...
