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Self-contained through-beam angle sensors

Heavy-duty models feature a rugged corrosion resistant steel housing that can resist multiple impacts without loss of function

400 A current measurement converter

Convert sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal currents from 30 Hz to 6 KHz into the analogue standard signals 4–20 mAor 0–5(10)V

Hybrid backplane eases migration

Can accommodate mixed assemblies of existing CompactPCI-based applications and new developments using CompactPCI Express

Internet tool aids innovation

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Technology Development Group TEG have developed a free-to-use online tool to help companies spot opportunities

Software analyses bird strikes on aircraft

Samtech is releasing Europlexus 2006, an explicit and fast dynamic analysis software package suitable for the most demanding applications

Light barrier cuts cost of machinery safety

PA4600-BB Type 4 multiple-light-beam device is easy to install and benefits from monitoring and on-board diagnostics

100 per cent oil-free compressed air

Risk of any contamination by oil is effectively eliminated during food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals manufacturing and packaging

Sensors vital to wave power generator

Contrinex Series 700 range of marine-standard inductive sensors to monitor the fully automated mooring and disconnection system

16-bit flash microcontrollers

The 78K0R series consists of 30 devices in pin counts ranging from 64 to 100 pins, and memory configurations from 64KB up to 256KB Flash

Composite alternative to wiring harnesses

Beru F1 Systems has developed a way of enclosing wires in composites to protect them from damage, use less space and improve EMC performance

Electrical connections in explosive areas

Instrumex coupling enables intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits to be connected and disconnected in hazardous areas

RoHS compliant couplings

Feature zero backlash and even higher torsional stiffness required in today's demanding servo motor applications

Noise and vibration training

Developed to provide in-depth, industry based training and analysis on a range of noise and vibration topics, including practical learning

Flashing LED safety band

Band operates for nearly 85 hours on one replaceable CR2032-cell batteries; average LED life span of 100,000-plus hours

Single row cylindrical roller bearings

Can be used in pumps and compressors, mechanical presses, electric motors, gearboxes, traction motors and axle bearings for railway vehicles

Concept car puts student in pole position

RenderDrive technology helps one student win the Best Overall Concept Car award at this year’s UK’s Royal College of Art’s Automotive Design Show

LED mounted onto a thermally optimised substrate

Helps take the headaches of thermal design away from the luminaire manufacturer and gives them an easy to use sub-assembly

Polymer lubricated solder paste squeegees

Long-lived solution which can eliminate sticking seen with standard metal squeegees and greatly improve the quality of their stencil printing process

Linear eliminator delivers 5W

Measuring 2.59 x 1.55 x 1.07 inches and weighing 3.0 ounces, the adapter features double insulation and class B EMI

Warm white LEDs

Available from Aerco is a range of warm white LEDs that emit a colour temperature similar to an incandescent lamp allowing them to be used with filters

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