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UNIX workstation enhanced |
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HP Canada has announced the HP Workstation c8000, with up to 4x better
graphics performance and 2x the compute power of prior models. HP is
said to be the first workstation vendor to offer AGP 8X graphics and
the latest HP zx1 chipset, providing more memory bandwidth than
previous models, with 25% lower memory latency.
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Dassault Systemes and IBM have released Version 5 Release 13 of their
product lifecycle management portfolio, comprised of CATIA for
collaborative product development, and Enovia and Smarteam for product
data and life cycle management.
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Multiple properties analysis |
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Ansys Multiphysics 8.0 from Ansys, Inc. is a coupled physics software
tool combining structural, thermal, CFD, acoustic and electromagnetic
simulation capabilities.
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 Irisco has announced an application designed to extract and export
design data from Autodesk Inventor components, as well as the
iProperties of each part, including custom, user-defined properties. |
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Photorealistic visualization |
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 Autodesk, Inc. has announced Autodesk VIZ 2005 software for photorealistic visualization.
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 UGS has released Version 16 of its Solid Edge 3D CAD software. New
system design features include adjustable parts, fastener systems and
dynamic families of assemblies. |
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 COSMOSWorks Designer from SolidWorks Corp. enables engineers to perform
stress and displacement analysis on SolidWorks MCAD models. |
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 Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc. has introduced a magnetic latching
valve suitable for pressures to 500 psi, for use where power is limited
or coil heating is undesirable. The unit is offered in 6 to 60 Vdc and
draws approximately 7 W when energized.
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 Oriental Motor USA Corp. has introduced harmonic gear technology for
its AlphaStep series of stepping motor and driver packages with
built-in feedback devices. The harmonic (HG) gearhead is available in
combination with two types of AlphaStep packages.
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In-line helical geared motors |
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 Bauer MLD has announced the IP65-rated BG series geared motor line. The
in-line, helical series is one of four configurations, and is available
in 13 gearbox sizes with capacities from 163 to 137,000 lbf in. and
thousands of power ratio combinations. |
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Graphalloy graphite/metal alloy, split conveyor bushings from Graphite
Metallizing Corp. are suitable for screw conveyors operating in
corrosive, continuous duty paper making environments.
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 Ringfeder Corp. has introduced the RING-lok keyless taper bushing
system suitable for the printing, sawmill and machine tool industries.
The system is said to eliminate backlash by combining the features of a
keyless locking device and steel taper bushing system, and is not
influenced by reversing loads and will not vibrate loose.
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Tension control bore brakes |
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 Large bore brakes from Magtrol are hysteresis brakes that contain an
inside diameter that can accommodate wire feed directly through the
brake, while the rotor is mounted to a tape supply reel to provide the
required tension. The brakes consist of two primary parts: a pole/case
assembly and a rotor.
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 ETP stainless steel shaft locking bushings from Zero-Max are available
in 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2 in. and 60 mm sizes in addition to those
previously offered. The keyless devices are able to lock into position
gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in a mechanical system.
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Synchronous belt/sprocket |
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Goodyear Canada Engineered Products Division has announced the Eagle Pd
synchronous drive belt and sprocket system. The helical offset tooth
design of the system is self-tracking, which is said to eliminate the
need for sprocket flanges and offer a 98% power-efficiency rating that
is at least a 5% improvement over standard V-belts and pulleys.
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 The Chinese 10 A power cord part number 86517050 from Interpower comes
with the molded Chinese plug and 2.5 m of 3 x 1.00 mm2 international
cable. |
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 Vibroweb from Hyatt Industries is an online condition monitoring and diagnosis system for standard machines (motor, pump, fan), machines with variable speed/load (gear, extruder) and sleeve bearings.
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 LTS disconnect switches from B&J USA have a 20 to 200 A rating range. Units are available in panel mount, base mount with door clutch and plastic enclosed.
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Toggle and rocker switches |
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 The S800 series and S800D series of high capacity toggle actuated devices from NKK Switches are available in several circuit configurations, including double pole and three pole models, both available in two or three positions.
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Pushbutton safety adapter |
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 EAO Switch Corp. has introduced the Extreme Duty front ring adapter, an
addition to its Series 14 line of pushbutton switches.
The front ring
adapter is installed in conjunction with an ordinary mushroom cap to
convert a regular Series 14 pushbutton into one that is said to be
capable of withstanding even the most severe abuse while protecting the
encased switch.
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 E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced the E-l 048-800 smart circuit
breaker. Designed with solid state technology to provide relay control,
the unit is said to be the first device of its kind to combine
solid-state switching, electronic circuit protection, analog signal
output and diagnostic functions.
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Secure, networked processors offer motor, industrial control |
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Freescale Semiconductor (freescale.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Motorola Inc., has announced four ColdFire microprocessor lines ñ
MCF547x, MCF548x, MCF523x and MCF527x.
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Reducer designed for food and beverage industry applications |
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 Rockwell Automation (dodge-pt.com) has introduced the Dodge E-Z Kleen
Tigear-2 single reduction, right-angle worm speed reducer.
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Virtual instrumentation software simplifies data acquisition |
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 National Instruments (ni.com) has released LabVIEW 7.1 virtual
instrumentation (VI) software. The release includes five new VIs for NI
digitizers, signal generators and digital I/O, and allows for graphical
debugging of real-time systems.
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Patented DeltaForm threaded REPLACEs for plastics from PennEngineering Fastening Technologies offer an alternative to traditional REPLACEs or thread-forming screws in high-volume fastening applications. 
