Grant Instruments is introducing the Datataker DT81, which is claimed to be the world's first data logger with USB Flash drive support, which allows the use of low-cost USB memory sticks to unload, control or reprogram multiple loggers. In the past a dc power supply only needed to deliver power, now loads can return power. The NASA Langley Research Center has chosen ThermaCAMS65 as the preferred infrared camera system for its shuttle and International Space Station programmes. The modified camera system was successfully used during the July 2006 STS-121 Discovery mission. Recent advances in sensing technology have contributed to using conductivity for traditionally difficult measurements of aqueous concentrations of acids, bases and salts. Kübler’s Sendix family of absolute shaft and hollow shaft encoders are offered in singleturn (max 17Bit) and multiturn (max 29Bit) versions. Right from the outset, the aim was to create a family of portable gas analysers that would use common components – and technologies carried across from some of the company’s other product ranges. Colder Products Company now offers solutions incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to enhance fluid handling process. National Instruments has released the NI Vision 8 Development Module, a comprehensive suite of vision software tools that engineers, system integrators and machine builders can use to improve system efficiency and save money by increasing quality control in the manufacturing process. Siemens Automation and Drives is launching a new generation of Sirius 8WD44 AS-i slaves for signal column applications. Body Content HereRisk is being driven out of the use of heavy duty diamond cutting tools thanks to EU-backed research at the UK’s Greenwich University. It is easy to see how Six Sigma and other quality improvement methods can be applied to manufacturing processes. Newall Measurement Systems has launched its smallest linear encoder reader head. Towards the end of 2003, IMS Research reported that 42.7percent of respondents to its survey of automation product users were expecting to be utilising wireless networks for industrial applications within three years. Until now specialised equipment was needed to generate a high power waveform
for testing electronics, like the simulation of the battery voltage of a
starting car. Now a low cost universal power supply can be converted to such
a test system. In today’s age of awareness in all things relating to the environment, there
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