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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...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...Handheld analyser can be customised
SKF's new Analyzer AX for machine condition monitoring can be customised with a variety of modules to suit different applications
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 TFT display modules for 2009
Hitachi is introducing several new TFT display modules to the European market in 2009, with sizes ranging from 6.5 to 21.2 inchesNew TFT display modules for 2009
New generation of general-purpose relays
Tyco Electronics is launching the RZ series of general-purpose relays to build on the success of its popular RT series relaysLatin 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 downturn
Power
Solar market eclipse coming after eight years of growth
After eight consecutive years of growth, global revenue for photovoltaic, panels is expected to plunge by nearly 20 per cent in 2009according to iSuppli CorpCollaboration 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
New parallel-shaft ac gearmotor
Bison Gear is adding eight new models of parallel-shaft AC gearmotor to its range of Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotorsNew parallel-shaft ac gearmotor
Chemically resistant electromagnetic flow-sensors
Polymer improves accuracy flow-sensors for measuring chemical liquids in demanding industrial environmentsMotion 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 connectedProcess
Goniometric cradles give unobstructed line of sight
Aerotech's new AGC series goniometric cradles suit rotary micro-positioning applications requiring an unobstructed line of sight to the payload or targetGoniometric cradles give unobstructed line of sight