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Parametric CAD slashes design time

Synthesis' R17 parametric CAD software is available, with facilities that enable engineers or customers to configure products with ease

Transducers use magnetostrictive technology

Variohm-Eurosensor is introducing the TLM and TMI high-speed linear position transducers that offer excellent durability in harsh environments

Pressure regulator suits high-purity gases

Parker Hannifin's Veriflo division is launching the VMB pressure regulator for demanding applications in manufacturing and laboratory environments

Vibration energy harnessed

Perpetuum's vibration energy harvesting microgenerator is an enabling technology that makes wireless, battery-free sensors a reality

$168bn FGD market in next 15 years

McIlvaine Company predicts that power plants will spend $168bn for flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems in the period 2005-2020

Epoxy has ‘outstanding’ adhesion to rubber

It is 100 per cent reactive and no solvents, diluents or volatiles are emitted during cure; ability to cure underwater

Are you a 'risk' junkie?

Paul Hollingsworth looks at the transformation process across business and IT and asks why we continue to use old, high-risk procedures when lower risk and lower cost methods and tools exist

Ultra-thin, low-noise amplifier module

Smaller package, low-voltage operation, battery-saving features reduce costs and power consumption of integrated handset GPS receivers

Rubber drill bit targets oil industry

The Rubber Bit uses hydraulic jetting power which fires high-pressure jets of drilling fluid to break up the material being drilled

Toshiba ‘taking loss on initial HD-DVD players’

Analysis suggests that Toshiba is subsidising the HD-A1 in an attempt to gain early market share over players that use the rival Blu-ray high-definition DVD standard

Euro 98m subsea power cable contract

292km subsea HVDC link will enable an offshore oil field to be powered from the mainland, saving money and reducing emissions

IBM aims for transistor speed crown

IBM claims first silicon-based transistor to operate at over 500GHz, although it is not first above that speed

$160m drilling equipment contract

Aker Kvaerner MH to deliver a complete drilling package consisting of engineering, drilling equipment deliveries and subsea equipment

Vandal resistant switches have latching action

Actuators and bodies are machined from high-grade stainless steel to produce a strong, robust switch capable of withstanding harsh treatment

Hermetically sealed force transducer

HBM's new C9B load cell is available in 10 models to suit static and dynamic measurement ranges from 50N to 50kN

Drives benefit form lower parts count

Compact P-652-series Piline motor drives operate at high velocities and are self-locking at rest without dissipating heat

Pull latch secures 19-in racks

This pull latch handle from Dirak is suitable for 19-in racks in the computer and telecommunications industries

Dual cure silicone polymer system

When exposed to UV light of appropriate wave length and intensity, it cures in seconds to produce optically clear, durable finish

Bearing housings made of zinc plated aluminium

Sizes start from 3mm bore up to a maximum of 30mm and are supplied with bearings and circlips fitted, says Rino Industries

Cementing units to for new rigs

Units will incorporate technologies used in pressure pumping and cement mixing equipment, such as the variable-speed electric drives

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