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Ultralight miniature connector for aeronautics

Ultralight miniature connector for aeronautics

The new microComp Quicklatch is a 100 per cent composite miniature quick connector designed particularly for use on in-flight entertainment screens aboard commercial aircraft.

Ultra-compact high efficiency power supplies for automotive applications

Ultra-compact high efficiency power supplies for automotive applications

80 per cent fewer external parts and integrated phase compensation circuit simplify design

Panel support clamp for protective panels

Panel support clamp for protective panels

Clamp incorporates full component retention when open, plus rubber grip pads to ensure stable location without drilling of the panel

‘Off-the-shelf’ variable frequency drives

‘Off-the-shelf’ variable frequency drives

Bosch Rexroth has unveiled its new series of variable frequency drives for general automation, materials handling, pumps, fans and conveyors

Plastics provide more cost-efficient route to safer circuit breakers

Plastics provide more cost-efficient route to safer circuit breakers

Royal DSM is supplier of materials that can replace thermosets in demanding moulded-case circuit breakers

Servomotors bridge gap between stepper and induction motors

Servomotors bridge gap between stepper and induction motors

New Kollmorgen VLM series servomotors from Heason Technology suit value conscious applications

Helicopter takes to the skies with the power of thought

Helicopter takes to the skies with the power of thought

A remote controlled helicopter has been flown through a series of hoops around a college gymnasium in Minnesota

Expanding the range of low voltage switchgear

WEG presents its new CWB contactor line and introduces cage clamp technology to a broader range of its control gear

Enhanced procedures for quality control in additive manufacturing

Quick time-to-market and a need for manufacturing flexibility are important, and so also is reproducible part quality

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Instrumentation

Flexible mobile equipment rack protects electronics systems

Flexible mobile equipment rack protects electronics systems

Applications include broadcast video and audio production studios, hospitals and medical/surgical...

Monitor assets with a '40-60 per cent cost saving over wired installations'

Emerson expands its smart wireless solutions with the Rosemount 3051 Pressure Transmitter

Integrated flyback controllers with rich protection circuitry

Fairchild Semiconductor's 2-in-1 power switch package solution provides higher efficiency and system...


Automotive Design

3D model allows customer to visualise solution

3D model allows customer to visualise solution

SpaceClaim 3D Direct Modeling allows users to edit geometry, including large assemblies, fast...

The car's the star when it comes to losing weight

Saving weight is almost as important as saving money in the automotive industry, as it can help to...

Steam technology opens up new perspectives in industrial part cleaning

EcoCSteam system removes both particulate and film-type contamination from from parts and surfaces

Computer Systems

3D model allows customer to visualise solution

3D model allows customer to visualise solution

SpaceClaim 3D Direct Modeling allows users to edit geometry, including large assemblies, fast...

Control projects focus on quality and cost

Installation of powerful control systems on chemical plants can bring substantial savings in terms...

The Cloud helps to dispel the mist about simulation

Cloud-based simulation is a game-changer as it can significantly lower the costs, so making it...


Power Transmission

Bearing isolator achives IP66 rating

Bearing isolator achives IP66 rating

The Inpro/Seal Bearing Isolator has received IP66 rating through third party testing performed at...

Sensor detects neutral and reverse gear positions in engine stop-start systems

Sensor element reliably detects the selected drive position and sends this information to control...

Ultralight flying object inspired by dragonfly

BionicOpter is a mechanical dragonfly demonstrates how the principles of nature can be applied to...

Motors & Drives

Ethernet communications capability added to integrated stepper motor/drives

Ethernet communications capability added to integrated stepper motor/drives

Applied Motion Products has added six integrated drive+motors to its line of Ethernet and...

USB stepper motor evaluation kit

Aimed at OEMs and machine builders wishing to assess the many benefits of Arcus’ integrated motor...

90° mounting for ultra compact drives

Vincotech flow90 0 enables 90-degree mounting for ultra slim bookshelf inverters


Materials/Processes

Will graphene supercapacitors be the best?

Contrary to teaching based on yesterday's understanding, supercapacitors are competitors of...

Bio-based materials help vehicle designed achieve minimal reliance on fossil...

BioMobile’s fuel consumption rate is about 0.12 litres per 100km and it runs on X41, a biofuel...

New growth opportunities for electroactive polymers

Electroactive polymers are part of the broad group of smart materials. They are highly attractive...

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