A newly developed series of Anti-Vibration Grommets specifically engineered for electrical insulation, mechanical damping and noise suppression in office or lab equipment is now available from Keystone Electronics Corp.
This optically clear, two component epoxy has exceptional resistance to cryogenic temperatures and severe thermal cycling. Its low exotherm also makes it a superb potting, encapsulating and casting system, especially where wider cross section thicknesses are specified. Its unique combination of properties allows it to cure without stressing delicate electronic components.
Serviceable over the wide range of 4K to 250°F, EP37-3FLF cures at room temperature in 2 to 3 days or faster at elevated temperatures. This epoxy offers a convenient, non-critical 1 to 1 mix ratio by weight or volume, and a low mixed viscosity of 1,400 to 1,500 cps. Additionally, users can work with a 100 gram mass of the adhesive at room temperature for up to 90 minutes.
EP37-3FLF has a bond shear strength exceeding 2,000 psi and a T-peel strength of 25 pli. This flexible epoxy has an elongation of 180% and superior electrical insulation properties with a volume resistivity of 1x1014 ohm-cm. It bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, glass, ceramics, rubbers and many plastics and is widely used in the optical, electrical, electronic, computer and OEM industries.
EP37-3FLF is sold in pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon container kits and has a 6 month shelf life if unopened and stored at room temperature.
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Misumi USA has announced its “Linear Shafts Quickly” program includes 450 straight shaft types and competitive pricing for the entire product line. Metric stocked shafts include 52100 bearing steel, with or without chrome plating, and 440C stainless steel materials. 
J.W. Winco, Inc. has expanded its line of Metric Steel Casters with Heavy Duty Brackets. The casters come with swivel or fixed brackets made of heavy-duty, zinc plated stamped steel. The brackets feature a seal for the swivel head, which provides added protection and extends the service life of the caster. 
CRC has introduced Chute Lube silicone lubricant, a blend of silicones, cross linkers and oils designed to lubricate package handling equipment, food processing equipment, chutes, guides and rail conveyors. The lubricant is delivered by a spray that allows users to apply the product in difficult to reach areas. It is said to eliminate the binding and sticking of packages and boxes while protecting most surfaces. As moisture continues to build on surfaces, reapplying the lubricant sets down the film again to keep things running smoothly.Chute Lube is colorless, odorless, non-staining and is harmless to most rubbers and plastics. It is effective in a wide range of temperature and is NSF H2 registered for use in meat and poultry plants.
PTC announced the general availability of Mathcad Prime 2.0, the latest release of PTC’s engineering calculation software.
CD-adapco will assume all development responsibility for Battery Design Studio from Battery Design LLC and this announcement builds on the existing collaboration which has seen worldwide sales of the software tool.
Robert Spotnitz, the creator of Battery Design Studio commented, "I am delighted that CD-adapco will now develop the product. As the user base has grown so has the need to increase development resources. Long standing customers will only see a great deal of benefit from this expanded relationship."
Battery Design Studio will continue to be retailed through CD-adapco's worldwide operation and the successful collaboration with Robert Spotnitz and his company Battery Design LLC will continue to provide leading edge battery simulation methods to clients.
Steve Hartridge, Director of Electric & Hybrid Vehicles at CD-adapco said, "Leveraging our global development team and their processes will provide a clear route for the long term stability of Battery Design Studio. Moreover, allowing Robert Spotnitz to focus on technology and method development will ensure BDS customers stay ahead of the curve."
For an update on the recent advances in Battery Design Studio's technology and also more on the changes mentioned above please view this webcast hosted by Dr. Robert Spotnitz and Steve Hartridge. The recording features a live Battery Design Studio demonstration and highlights new features in the code.
The Maple Player for iPad takes advantage of the powerful Maple computation engine, so users can enter values, move sliders, and click buttons to perform calculations and visualize the results. It comes with a collection of interactive calculators and conceptual explorations. They can be used to solve arbitrary integrals step-by-step, find derivatives, solve linear systems, plot functions, explore the concept of a limit, and more. The Maple Player can also display interactive graphical illustrations for approximating the volume of a cylinder, series expansion, and other mathematical concepts.
This version of the Maple Player provides sample documents that are bundled with the application. In the next phase, users will be able to access a much wider collection of documents from an online repository. Ultimately, they will be able to use any Maple document on the iPad, whether distributed by Maplesoft, contributed by the Maple community, or authored by themselves.
“The iPad is an increasingly important platform for many of our customers,” says Dr. Laurent Bernardin, Executive Vice-President and Chief Scientist at Maplesoft. “The Maple Player can be used to liven up a classroom and provide additional insight to students outside of class. As the technology evolves, we see the Maple Player soon becoming an integral part of the mathematics education experience. ”
The Maple Player is available for free from the App Store, and can be used by everyone. A copy of desktop Maple is not required to use the Maple Player.
For more information about Maplesoft’s vision for the iPad, read Dr. Laurent Bernardin's blog post, 'Maple and the iPad' (http://www.mapleprimes.com/maplesoftblog/127071-Maple-And-The-IPad).
CONEC has developed rugged ODVA-compliant connectors specifically for harsh environment applications, such as WiMax, Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Remote Radio Heads using Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA) connectivity, which require rugged connector and cable assemblies suitable for outdoor use.
HARTING's new har-flex is a space-saving, rugged and flexible PCB connector series for a vast multitude of board-to-board and board-to-cable applications in a wide range of industries.
HARTING continues to expand the range of available modules in its popular, heavy duty Han-Modular product line. Recently added Han-Modular items include 70 and 200 amp crimp modules and a 70 amp hybrid module.
Rittal’s new Hygienic Design (HD) enclosures provide the ultimate solution where cleanliness and sanitation are paramount. Crafted of stainless steel, they feature a smooth surface grain, internal hinges, washable gaskets, locks and no crevices to trap debris or contaminates.
Through the utilization of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and energy-efficient PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) technology Rittal heaters now allow a better thermal output than previous solutions. New features, such as the double clamp-type terminal connection and the quick-assembly system, also ensure time-saving installation.
The formation of condensation in enclosures poses risks, in particular to sensitive control electronics located outdoors. Enclosure heaters that prevent the formation of condensation while also ensuring the system has a minimum operating temperature are required for effective protection. Now, with its latest generation of enclosure heaters, Rittal shows that technical improvements are still possible.
The heaters are available both without and with fans. The heaters without fans have a continuous thermal output of 10 to 150 watts. Using integrated fans, the thermal output can be variably increased by as much as 800 W if needed. The heaters have a ready-to-connect design and, thanks to the double quick-connection terminal, can be effectively wired and cascaded without any additional screw terminals being needed. A snap fastening feature ensures time and cost saving installation.
The use of enclosure heaters can be easily incorporated even when fans and cooling units are employed. Ideal operational results can be achieved through the use of Rittal thermostats and/or hygrostats.
Objet Geometries released a new digital material pack that allows manufacturers and designers to create parts and models more suitable than ever for product-design testing, simulation and validation. The offering is available exclusively on the Connex350 and Connex500.
Almost three dozen ceramic materials in many forms are available for researchers and engineers from Goodfellow. Available in small quantities (one piece to small production runs), these ceramics offer a wide range of chemical resistance as well as physical, electrical, thermal and mechanical properties to meet the needs of the scientific community. The company is also able to offer an extensive selection of ceramic components and specialist glass for scientific and industrial applications through its acquisition of the UK-based Technical Glass Company.
ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced Santoprene TPV 8211-85 M350, a high-flow thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) that is said to provide a unique “comfort touch” and excellent surface qualities for automotive interiors while offering significant cost reduction opportunities.
Leister has released an air-cooled laser system for
plastic welding, providing a lower cost of entry for incorporating this
precision hermetic plastic joining technology.
Eaton Corporation makes the Apple iPad as powerful a tool for specifying and selling hydraulics products as it is for education, entertainment and social networking. With the new Eaton app PowerSource™, Eaton sales representatives and distributors can now search, spec and sell smarter and faster than before, fundamentally changing how they interact with customers and where they work.
By providing virtually instant access to in-depth and up-to-date information on Eaton’s more than 200,000 hydraulic products, PowerSource gives the Eaton sales and distribution teams a competitive edge and dramatically enhances their ability to respond quickly to customer needs and reduce buying cycle time.
“PowerSource supports customers’ speed-to-market initiatives,” said Scott Pharis, Eaton channel marketing manager. “It puts everything our customers need onto today’s most contemporary platform, reflecting the same commitment to innovation that characterizes the Eaton technologies that help them manage power more efficiently, effectively and safely.”
PowerSource takes full advantage of the iPad’s functionality, viewing modes and multi-paned touch navigation to deliver product literature, competitive cross-references, training and product videos, company news and more. Features include:
- Current technical specs and ordering lead times on more than 200,000 Eaton products
- More than 40,000 crimp specs, available by product line, hose series, hose size and fitting size
- Fast and easy competitive parts cross-referencing
- Intelligent configuration so complicated assemblies can be easily specified and priced
- 3D modeling, allowing parts to be viewed from any angle
- A search function for parts by product type, product line or application requirement
- Local data storage that updates automatically every week
- A news feed on the latest new products from Eaton
- A GPS function that instantly locates the nearest Eaton sales representative or distributor
Available exclusively to Eaton sales teams and distributors, PowerSource was introduced at the company’s recent fall distributor meeting. The application is among the leading-edge apps included in Apple’s new Volume Purchasing Program for business-to-business apps.
“With this exciting new application, we’re breaking new ground by demonstrating that the mobile channel can be effective for more than consumer apps,” said Eric Stager, Eaton product manager, Web and Mobile, Industrial Sector. “Creating great products is only half the challenge – presenting them in new, engaging ways is the other half.”
Manufacturers Automation Inc. is pleased to announce the release of EtherNet/IP integration functions in the latest V3.0 firmware upgrade for the Moxa EDS-400A and 500A series.
RuggedCom Inc. announced the launch of the first member of the RuggedInside product family, the RS900M.
The RuggedInsideTM RS900M modules are designed to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to embed rugged Ethernet network communications within their intelligent devices found in the electric power industry, intelligent transportation systems and industrial automation applications. The RuggedInsideTM RS900M modules provide a flexible, embedded network connectivity solution that fully supports operations within a secure, highly reliable, mission-critical, real-time environment.
"Launching RuggedInside with the RS900M enables OEMs to embed mature switching technology quickly and cost effectively", says Jim Slinowsky, Vice President of Marketing for RuggedCom. "It allows an OEM to embed our rugged technology into its own equipment. This is an exciting venture for us and creates new opportunities across all of our core markets. In fact, we are currently in the process of delivering a large number of the RS900Ms to a major North American OEM."
The RuggedInsideTM RS900M modules contain the full-featured Rugged Operating System (ROS®) that is found on all RuggedCom Ethernet switches. Key features include the Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (eRSTPTM) that provides the industry's fastest network fault recovery, advanced networking features such as VLANs, QOS, SNMP and many cyber security functions that can be used to create a secure network.
The RS900M modules are designed specifically for harsh environments and environments that require IEC 61850, IEEE 1613 Class 2 and NEMA TS-2 certifications.
Flowserve Corp. has announced the Flowserve Logix 3400IQ Foundation Fieldbus digital valve positioner. The unit features a FISCO-compliant user interface board, improved potentiometer, piezoelectric technology, and host interoperability.
Jergens, Inc. has announced a series of hydraulic-powered production vises. The vises combine a compact design with jaw changeovers taking less than a. Internal hydraulics provide up to 4,00 lb clamping capacity. Three base styles are available. The Ball Lock Mounting System style features an interlocking “jigsaw” pattern which permits multiple vises to closely nest together. 
Utilizing planar linear motor technology, IntelLiDrives, Inc. Cartesian system is a true direct drive single plane positioning stage.
WITTENSTEIN focuses on providing you award-winning and reliable products as well as easy-to-use online engineering tools which inspire your motion system designs.
The alpha V-Drive family has grown by one member with the addition of the size 040. The VDH 040 from WITTENSTEIN alpha expands the current servo worm gear offering and is aimed at meeting the compact design demands of customers.
The linear system from WITTENSTEIN offers a new dimension in performance for the rack and pinion system.
This system maximizes all components for overall system impact. Two solutions are offered within the High Performance Linear System, depending on what your application may require.
The RP+ Linear System combines the alpha TP+ gearbox, pinion and rack into one optimized solution for linear motion. This new design provides the direct benefit of WITTENSTEIN's state of the art rack and pinion system and improved efficiency for any application needing maximum performance.
The RPM+ Linear System combines the TPM+ actuator, pinion and rack. The RPM+ system is exceptionally dynamic, even more compact and perfectly suited to linear applications that use rack and pinion systems. Maximum power density and functional design are fused into a unit featuring visible length benefits with a sleek compact design. The actuator ensures plus performance and maximum power density at all times.
Experience optimal linear motion with:
120% more feed force
50% higher system rigidity
100% higher power density
15% more positioning accuracy
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Reduced system complexity and installation time
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AutomationDirect extended their NITRA line to include “several new series of products to help meet a broad range of pneumatic air supply pressure regulation and filtration applications.”
The 3MA and 4MA series is the latest in a line of Parker NFPA cylinders spanning 30 years of innovative design. Through an innovative design, the cylinders are said to deliver superior performance resulting from reduced weight, low friction and advanced sealing technology. The cylinders are available in 1-1/8 to 8 in. bore models and are manufactured in Canada to provide a standard 3 day delivery with the capability to offer rush service when required. 
The series EPTA Electro-pneumatic transducer from Dwyer Instruments converts an analog input signal to a linearly proportionate pneumatic output by modulating its control valves to regulate branch pressure. All models incorporate two low voltage valves, an integral in-barb filter, an analog 30-psi gauge, an anodized aluminum manifold, and brass barbed fittings. The series offers adjustable span and offset as well as manual override. The unit has no air consumption and is immune to mounting orientation. 
ProSense digital pressure switch/transmitters are designed for air, no-corrosive gas and non-flammable gas applications.
Omega introduces a new line of all 316L SS Micro-machined silicon pressure transducers, the MM Series.
Omega has developed a custom delivery system that allows fast delivery of this transducer series. Typically Stock to 1-week. An On Line product configurator offers custom designs which allows the user to select specific features for the MM Series including the accuracy from 0.4 to 0.05%, range frpm 10 inH2O to 5000 psi, pressure fitting, output, temperature range and thermal accuracy. Shunt, CE or potentiometer options are also available.
Gage, Absolute, Sealed Gage, Compound Gage, Vacuum, differential and Barometric Pressure ranges are available. Sanitary models and USB outputs are also available. With psi and metric ranges, pipe and metric fittings the MM Series is available in over a million different configurations with lead times of one-week or less, assuring a precise match to nearly any application requirement with fast delivery.
POSITAL's OPTOCODE absolute rotary encoders are available with full support for DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP interface standards.
This ensures that these devices can be readily integrated into control systems based on Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley and Schneider PLC’s, providing cost-effective solutions in areas as diverse as robotic cells, packaging machinery and baggage handling systems. OPTOCODE encoders are programmable in compliance with CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) specifications. Signal and power connections are via robust M12 Micro-Style connectors to ensure reliability in harsh factory or plant environments.
OPTOCODE encoders combine precision (up to 216 steps per turn), durability and outstanding versatility. A wide range of mechanical and electronic configurations are available, including single- and multi-turn versions (up to 16,384 rotations). Other options include multiple flange and shaft configurations and a variety of casing materials, ranging from low-cost aluminum to rugged stainless steel.
For many years, POSITAL has been a leader in the manufacture of precision rotary encoders with more than 250,000 units delivered worldwide. Thanks to the highly modular design of these devices and POSITAL’s sophisticated manufacturing facilities, special configurations can be built quickly at very competitive prices, even for small orders. POSITAL’s OPTOCODE encoders with Ethernet interfaces have received certifications for the EtherNet/IP interface from the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA), the first device of this type to receive this certification.
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Philip Harting, senior vice president of Harting Inc., spoke with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards at last week's Hannover Messe 2012. Harting spoke about the importance of the annual trade fair, the emergence of his company on the global stage, the need for corporate governance on carbon dioxide emissions and on Harting energy management technologies.
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Harting has launched its RJ Industrial 10G Ethernet connector. Rated IP20 for the office IT environment, the lockable, 8-wire RJ45 requires no tools or expertise to assemble. An angled version is also available.
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With Creo 2.0, PTC has introduced a new role-specific app supporting modular product design that extends how organizations can approach concept design, and is said to deliver significant productivity enhancements to its existing Creo apps. Raphael Nascimento, PTC product management manager, explains.
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The live video signal from a Pepperl+Fuchs LS680 Ethernet optical data coupler on an automated storage and retrieval system can be used to correctly position the pallet within minutes from a remote location like a control room.
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Demonstration of SpaceClaim Engineer 2012, a multi-purpose 3D CAD tool that performs direct modeling operations on parts and assemblies.
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At Hannover Messe 2012, Andre Brauers, Turck Industrial Automation product manager for linear position sensors, encoders and inclinometers, describes the latest in rotary position sensing technology.
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