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Solar market eclipse coming
After eight consecutive years of growth, global revenue for photovoltaic, panels is expected to plunge by nearly 20 per cent...Long-life reed switch is ultra-compact
The new RS series miniature surface-mount reed switch from C and K Components offers an electrical life of one million...Rising demand for direct-drive linear motors
IMS Research says that the global market for linear motors grew 40 per cent over the three-year period to 2007...
Energy
HVAC drives save £29,000 for office block
For the air handling fans, installing ABB HVAC drives on each of the four fans resulted in a 49 per cent energy savingHVAC drives save £29,000 for office block
Consortium investigates electric shipping
Working guide on how to improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the combined European commercial shipping fleetWireless environmental sensing kit
Cypress Introduces PSoC Wireless Environmental Sensing Kit for atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature and ambient lightElectronics
New generation of general-purpose relays
Tyco Electronics is launching the RX series of general-purpose relays to build on the success of its popular RT series relaysNew generation of general-purpose relays
Latin American television market goes flat panel
The rise of LCD TV sales will drive the overall Latin American television market, which will expand at a faster rate than the global TV business, despite a near-term downturnCooling elements as front or rear panel
Cooling fin extrusions can be used directly as front and/or rear panels in cabinets and sub racks for electronics equipment
Power
Solar market eclipse coming
After eight consecutive years of growth, global revenue for photovoltaic, panels is expected to plunge by nearly 20 per cent in 2009Collaboration to improve access to renewable electricity
Transmission system will be installed in distribution network to level out load peaks and improve access to wind powerLaser sources for solar cell production
Laser is an indispensible tool in the production of mono and polycrystalline solar cells, says RofinDevice extends Ethernet networks using twisted-pair cabling
Westermo is launching the DDW-120 device that enables twisted-pair copper cables to be used for Ethernet communications over distances of up to 15kmOil & Gas
Phastite connectors approved to ISO 19879
ISO 19879 approval for Parker's Phastite high-pressure connectors will create new opportunities in the oil, gas, petrochemical, power and marine industriesPhastite connectors approved to ISO 19879
Thermiculite high olefins cracker in Saudi Arabia
Thermiculite enables cracker to perform to its highest efficiency due to sealing characteristics in hostile operating environmentResearch will aid oil industry in cost cutting
Cambridge University is helping to develop technology for positive displacement flow meters capable of measuring flow rates below 0.003 litres per hourDesign
Motion control cards need no host PC
New models in PMD's Prodigy family of motion control cards can download and run motion programs with no need for a host PC to be connectedMotion control cards need no host PC
Wood-based plastic is safe enough for toys
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new plastic, Arboform, that is based on lignin, a waste product from paper manufacturingSingle-purpose devices can be internet-enabled
Cambridge Consultants is introducing a new platform that enables low-cost, single-purpose devices to be equipped with internet and location technologiesProcess
Temperature sensors are easy to install
HBM's new TT-3/100 temperature sensor is bonded to flat or curved surfaces in the same way as a strain gaugeTemperature sensors are easy to install