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Rotary encoders gain extra communications

Renishaw's a new version of its Signum encoders for machine tools and similar applications have benefit of Fanuc serial communications

Memory stick offers encryption

Kingston Technology's new Datatraveler Secure is sealed to IPX8 and incorporates 256-bit hardware-based data encryption

Angle sensors perform like optical encoders

ASM is introducing the Posirot family of high-resolution magnetic angular position sensors with resolutions of up to 184,320 counts per turn

Operator terminals for easy viewing

Beijer Electronics is launching Exter Pro+ operator terminals with and inbuilt PDF viewer and internet browser for rapid access to documentation

Finding technical data and drawings

Centric Software is releasing Centric Insight 6.0 for indexing and classifying structured ad unstructured product information stored enterprise-wide

Polyester films for electroluminescent lamps

Excellent levels of light transmission and stability under a wide range of operating temperatures with an extended operating life

Power analysers offer class 0.2 accuracy

Monitor harmonic content (up to the 63rd harmonic) of current and voltage levels together with all other electrical parameters

High output induction heaters

Designed to minimise the time taken to install bearings, with a fast heating time to reduce power consumption and operating costs

NIOSII compiler added to Designer 6.5

New code compression technology for Infineon's C166 processor that can reduce the amount of memory space required in the system

Hose pump resists harsh media

SPX-Duconite hose pump has a specialised surface treatment and newly developed hose technology to cope with aggressive chemicals

Industrial PC operates from -40 to 70degC

Kontron is introducing the Kontron ThinkIO-P industrial PC with a wider operating temperature range and reduced power consumption

Chinese polymers hit $2.29 bn in 2005

Growing emphasis on energy conservation and environmental protection drive increased demand for emulsion polymers in China

Linear motors can share magnet rod

Copley Motion Systems says that two or more of its forcers can be mounted on a common magnet rod to give independent or synchronised motion

Accelerometer with continuous self-testing

VTI Technologies is launching a digital accelerometer platform for the automotive sector, based on 3D-Mems sensing elements

Thermal processing: building success from coke to incineration

According to its website, Otto Simon is a young, dynamic company whose aim is to offer excellentlong-term service to its customers.

Field tests begin on novel US ‘super boiler’

As demand continues to grow for cleaner, more efficient ways to use fossil fuels, a USA-based R&D organisation has begun field demonstrations of a new boiler

Water industry turns to resource efficiency as supplies dwindle

Keeping stakeholders satisfied, making a profit for shareholders and observing tight regulation is a constant juggling act for water companies. As a resource, water is becoming increasingly precious, meaning those responsible for managing its supply are continually under the microscope.

Peristaltic pumps perform in abrasive applications

Kieselguhr, also known as diatomaceous earth or diatomite, is extremely abrasive, causing intense wear in conventional pumps. It is widely used as a filtering body to clarify syrups and sugar, as a filling material and in brewery filtration.

Variable speed technology cuts costs for steam heating systems

Steam heating and process systems generally collect condensate and return it into the system to recover its sensible heat. Clearly the quicker the condensate can be returned the more sensible energy is recovered, thereby reducing operating costs.

Dry-running vacuum pumps can handle corrosive media

Contaminated waste disposal during a manufacturing process is a significant cost to the pharmaceutical industry. Here, Uwe Gottschlich argues that vacuum pumps with a uniform temperature control throughout, offering the ability to control heat – accelerated degradation/ polymerisation, gives the best solution.

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