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Optical strain gauges test composites over millions of cycles
HBM has improved its K-OP optical strain gauges so they are suitable for up to 10million test cycles with an...High-power connector includes signal contacts
The new Han Q 4/2 industrial connector from Harting has four 40A power contacts and two 10A signal contactsDigital pressure sensor with programmable microcontroller
Sensonor Technologies' new SP300-series multipurpose digital absolute pressure sensor includes an embedded microcontroller and optional accelerometer
Materials Handling
Energy-efficient screw blowers
ZS range of energy saving screw blowers meets today’s low carbon economy requirementsEnergy-efficient screw blowers
Indicating load cells and radio link load cells available from stock
LCM Systems is now offering its Self Indicating Link Load Cell and Radio Telemetry Wireless Link Load Cell as standard products available from stockSteel belt-based granulation systems
For applications as diverse as foodstuffs, subcooling melts, thixotrpy, abrasive and corrosive products
Process Technology
AchemAsia 2010: process engineering community meets
The eighth AchemAsia 2010 will take place from 1st-4th June 2010 in Beijing, ChinaAchemAsia 2010: process engineering community meets
Electro-deionisation modules help remove contaminants
Dr Michael Strahand looks at the requirement for chlorine control in continuous electro-deionisation modules and provides a review of methods of chemical control in ultrapure water loopsMicrochannel technology intensifies distillation process
Microchannel process technology shows great promise for increasing efficiency and reducing energy use in industrial processes ranging from biofuels production to the production of chemicals. Now it is being applied to intensify distillation processes. Laura Silva explains howMotors and Drives
Magnetostrictive linear transducers are immune to noise
Gefran says its MK4-S and IK4-S magnetostrictive linear position transducers benefit from higher immunity to electromagnetic noise feature and increased performanceMagnetostrictive linear transducers are immune to noise
Bearings to provide greater load-carrying capacity
Tony Synnott looks at developments in roller bearings used in pumps, compressors and wind turbinesBearings last longer in harsh environments
New Dodge Ultra Kleen bearings benefit from sealing and lubrication innovations that help to extend the operating life in harsh environmentsInstrumentation
Three-axis video measuring microscope features high-accuracy Z-axis
Vision Engineering's compact Falcon three-axis video measuring microscope benefits from higher accuracy and repeatability of the Z-axis resultsThree-axis video measuring microscope features high-accuracy Z-axis
Reducing indexer set-up from hours to minutes
Proprietary software offers drag and drop I/O mapping with built-in oscilloscope for tuning and diagnosticsDigital event recorder with four voltage or volt-free inputs
Audon's new S7841 four-channel digital event recorder can be used with voltage signals or volt-free contactsComputers & Controls
Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines
For 100 years the four-stroke internal combustion engine has been the dominant automotive powerplant, but there is a pressing need to improve fuel efficiency, emissions and power density beyond what can be achieved through fine-tuning this concept. Paul Stevens reports on some innovative alternativesFuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines
Software via the internet offers a cost-effective alternative to licensing
Buying software through a conventional licensing agreement can be expensive and restrictive but, as Jon Severn reports, a new generation of web-native software can be hosted remotely and accessed via a browser, with cost-effective payments made on a monthly per-user basisNanotechnology making a big difference to rapid prototyping
Nanotechnology is now finding applications in numerous consumer products, ranging from sunscreen and cosmetics to sporting goods and guitar stringsAutomotive Design
Scratch prevention coating
Marco Benen reports on an innovative clearcoat which provides long-lasting protection from microscratches without an additional layerScratch prevention coating