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Co-ordinating the micron

Developed for use in a wide range of industries, from aerospace and motorsport to electronics and medical devices

Multi-axis motion control testing

Motion Assistant 2.0 from National Instruments enables users to convert CAD data into paths for use by motion controllers

Software accelerates brainstorming

Expertsystem-Expertlingo product line is said to overcome the problems associated with understanding conventional mind maps

Human-in-the-loop speeds development

BAE develops human-in-the-loop simulation capability to support design of hybrid electric drive systems for future vehicles

Web-based maths benefits from 64-bit power

Wolfram Research is introducing Webmathematica 2.3 that expands the size and scope of scientific problems that can be presented online

Measuring sub-angstrom distances

A-Metrics is to develop products based on a novel sensing technology that offers exceptional precision, even over relatively long ranges

Handheld terminal simplifies configuration

Rockwell launches Allen-Bradley GuardPLC handheld terminal for rapid programming and fault-finding on safety controllers and I/O modules

Creating better designs faster

Isight-FD version 2.0 from Engineous Software offers improved visualisation, better CAD/CAE integration and enhanced engineering methods

Mini microcontroller consumes minimal power

Micro/sys is introducing the MCB08 RoHS-compliant microcontroller for low-cost control of simple applications where little power is available

Embedded systems consume low power

Acrosser Technology is introducing the AR-ES0831 series of embedded systems designed for space-critical applications requiring high reliability

Differences in markets for linear motor systems

Survey into market for direct linear drives and reports some regions prefer pre-configured systems while others buy components

Drive is 'more flexible, faster and powerful'

Schunk is launching the SRU-MD rotary drive that has the speed, precision and flexibility of an electric drive and the power of pneumatics

PWM option outputs digital positional data

Option available for ICT in-cylinder linear transducers to deliver robust digital signals without analogue-to-digital converter

From atmospheric pressure to ultimate vacuum

EV range of single-stage rotary vane pumps offers reliable high-speed, low-pressure performance for a variety of applications

Light barriers have high-speed laser option

Single-beam PSEN op2S/4S barriers are extremely versatile and more cost-effective than traditional body-detection light curtains

Multi-format viewer supports 250 formats

RxView R8.0 enables users to view and print over file formats, and RxHighlight provides mark-up, conversion and other functions

System takes advantage of Ethernet

'All-Ethernet high-availability solution' provides I/O, control and Scada functions for mission-critical applications

Industrial membrane potentiometers

Variohm Eurosensor is introducing the Spectra Symbol Membrane Softpot and Hotpot potentiometers

Configuration tool for automotive HMIs

Teleflex is introducing the CCDM software tool for configuring the Cantrak range of large-format, automotive-grade LCD human-machine interfaces

Document tools feature intuitive user interface

Motive Systems' M-Files 3.0 is quick and easy way to manage and access all types of documents, from CAD files to small office memos

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