A new generation of explosion-protected plugs and sockets is now available from qqqR Stahl, known as the Solconex series. It builds on the company's well-known and highly successful CES series and together they now offer a complete range from qqq16-125A with approval for use in zones 1, 2 and 22. Delcam is offering a free CAD viewer that allows users to view, but not change, CAD models in all the major formats, including qqqCatia versions 4 and 5, Pro/Engineer 2001 and Wildfire, SDRC, Unigraphics, Solidworks and Solid Edge, as well as industry standards such as Parasolid XT, Iges, VDA and Step. It can be downloaded from the Delcam website or requested on CD. Mitsubishi Electric is introducing the qqqFR-S540, a three-phase version of its single-phase micro-drive the FR-S520. Available in powers from 0.4kW to 3.7kW, the 400V FR-S540 completes the S500 series qqqof variable speed drives. AGS is now shipping the English version of Solid Edge V16, the value-based 3D computer-aided design (CAD) system for the mainstream PLM (product lifecycle management) market. nine additional languages will follow.