13th October 2008

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iSuppli trims 2008 chip forecast and sees warning signs for market

The semiconductor market may be feeling the impact of the credit crisis and economic downturn

Ultra-high power density open frame power supplies

HD365 series utilises the latest technologies and advanced switching topologies to deliver operational efficiencies up to 90 per cent with...

Emergency stop switch features compact body

Unlike conventional emergency stop switches, Jokab's new Inca has a slender body that makes it easier to mount, plus it...
 
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Energy

Compact transmitter that reduces up front costs

Series 616K differential pressure transmitter suitable for building automation applications such as air handlers, duct pressure and filter monitoring

Photovoltaics bring a ray of sunshine to the vineyards

Producing ‘clean” electricity, which the estate uses in the production of one of Italy’s most prestigious wines

Monitoring energy is the first step to effective management

Can monitor environmental conditions of warehouses, distribution bases, laboratories and production lines in the pharmaceutical, food preparation and aeronautical industries

Electronics

Power supplies can be operated remotely

TTi's latest PL-P series high-performance DC power supplies are equipped with USB, RS-232 and Ethernet ports for remote operation

High speed low dropout voltage regulators

Suited for 24V systems and industrial applications, these devices are available in a range of standard packages, such as the SOT-25, SOT-89, SOT-223 and TO-252

LCD-TV ‘largest consumer electronics market by 2012’

At present, LCD-TV is the second largest revenue-generating segment of the 20 consumer-electronics product categories tracked by iSuppli

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Power

Precision air/gas flow measurement

Suitable for combustion air flow monitoring, air monitoring to low NOx burners; device that operates at temperatures up to 850 °F (454°C)

Waste-to-energy market is booming

Waste management in Europe is no longer a haulage and disposal business. The legislative shifts of the past decade have seen major moves towards the implementation of advanced technology and innovative recycling solutions

Light-absorbing materials cut solar power cost

Scientists are researching new ways of harnessing the sun’s rays that could eventually make it cheaper for people to use solar energy to power their homes

 

Oil & Gas

High-tech version of the bolt

Accurate measurement of bolt tension from the length extension to guarantee the uniform delivery and maintenance of load

On-line pressurised leak sealing

Furmanite awarded on-going contract by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV in the Karachaganak field, Kazakhstan

Research drives improvements in biofuel processing

Two new biofuel research strategies have made important advances: one that uses fungus to improve corn-to-ethanol processing, and one that converts biomass material such as switchgrass and algae into synthesis gas

Design

20° pressure angle precision gears

New series of stainless steel gears from QTC features the Fairloc Integral Fastening System which eliminates marred shafts

Improved security for RJ45 ports

Each device uses an auto-lock mechanism that locks automatically when it is inserted into the jack; a key is only needed to remove it

Senior executives in engineering sector call for calm as economic gloom increases

Chartered Management Institute says engineering sectors' business leaders believe that the pressure to act has increased, but that any temptation to make knee-jerk reactions must be curbed

Process

O-Ring standard ISO 3601

ISO 3601, the standard covering O-Rings has been revised to meet American and European, as well as Asian needs

Eliminating premature bearing failure

Large per centage of bearings fail to meet their normal life expectation because they have been incorrectly installed

Process controller allows the testing of up to five switch elements in one cycle

HBM’s EASYswitch process controller with TEDS now allows the testing of up to five switch elements in one cycle

 

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