The non-contact, capacitive miniature displacement measurement system has been specially developed for applications requiring integration into machines and systems. All electrically conducting materials can be used as targets.

Seagate Technology Inc acquisition of Maxtor Corp triggers battle for market share in the hard disk drive business, spurring industry-wide price war

Imaginestics is launching its 3D-Seek.com search engine for finding parts and components from over 4600 suppliers

Maplesoft introduces four engineering toolkits for modelling and simulating mechanical systems and vehicles; also for Simulink and Matlab analysis

Market for power-train electronics is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3 per cent from 2005 to 2010, according to iSuppli Corp

Rockwell Automation is launching Bulletin 44B sensor that incorporates a dual-receiver optical system for background or foreground suppression

But China’s growth in electronic design generated semiconductor activity continues and country closes on US and other top nations

Amphenol’s Switch Ring is rugged, IP67 waterproof, a solid re-inforced casing, an operating temperature range of -40 to 75degC

Aerotech is launching the ABRS series rotary stage that benefits from a brushless direct-drive motor, integral precision encoder and air bearings

Sick is launching the UE 410 Flexi modular safety controller that is configured by means of rotary switches rather than software

Opportunity for key personnel in the UK Power, petrochemical and waste-to-energy markets to learn about new and existing technologies

Colour main displays accounted for 74 per cent of mobile handset display market in 2005 and will likely comprise nearly 77 per cent in 2006

Dassault Systèmes launches scalable PLM system, Catia PLM express, a more affordable way for companies to manage design data

JVL is introducing a new Bluetooth wireless communication module for its integrated servo motors, the MAC00-FB4

Pinion Software is releasing Pinion Receiver 4.0, which is a data security hub for technical rights management

Processor architectures aimed at the video and automotive markets for the first time, taking on established players

Sensortechnics is launching a new range of optical level switches that offer high precision and long-term reliability

Sandia National Laboratories is offering free downloads of its Acro 1.0 package, which is based on several alternative algorithms

Noordhoek to use new 1000 metre rated ROV in support of a project between Norway and The Netherlands at depths of up to 400 metres

Phototransistor is housed in sensor tip, providing reliable performance in a compact design suitable for limited space applications