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3D cameras offer high speed and high resolution

Automation Technology's latest C4 3D cameras are claimed to be the world's fastest for high-resolution applications

New products for remote management and control

HMS is introducing the Anybus Remotecom family for remote management and supervision of automation and control systems

Fluid flow simulation helps overcome telecom thermal challenge

FloTHERM has capability to automatically run a series of flow simulations while varying various dimensions and other parameters

Wind energy: first signs of slowdown

But, say researchers, situation will have positive effects like reduction in turbine prices, the reduction of delivery times of components

Faster handling of prepared production data

LPKF CircuitCAM 6.1 simplifies the implementation of layout data into production data

Solar solutions for thin-film generation

Thin-film technology enables solar cells to be constructed on flexible substrates, opening up many new opportunities to embed solar power generation

Cement manufacturer achieves ‘perfect reliability’ with drives

Two 1.8 MW ACS1000 medium voltage drives from ABB were proposed to meet Lafarge Cement’s needs at UK plant

Low-profile design of handle reduces protrusion off enclosure door

Provides protection of the sensitive electronic equipment inside the enclosure against dust and water penetration

Developing a unified approach to qualifying CO2 storage sites

Pilot-scale and demo-scale projects are now underway around the world, and project developers are considering taking the next step

Mezzanine mass-storage module for rugged applications

1.8-inch drive is safely protected by a retainer frame, for reliable operation under harsh industrial environment conditions

Polymers with nanoparticles could create self-healing paints

Process creates versatile polymer latex product; it can be used to create scratch-resistant paints in which the scratches ‘heal’ themselves

Battery system enhances power distribution grid stability

Li-ion battery system will provide dynamic energy storage to help respond to disruptions in the grid due to increasing penetration of renewables

Top coat printable label materials

Film substrates enable higher performance in harsh chemical, high moisture and high heat environments ranging from 180 to 220ºC

ALR Services - Printed Circuit Board Assemblies

ALR was founded on the simple principle of supporting its customers through the entire process of purchasing of PCBs and PCB Assemblies. From initial prototyping, to full production, shipping, stock-holding and delivery, ALR manages the complete supply chain on behalf of its customers.

Turnkey platform for control and automation

Implements Real Time Systems' Hypervisor to support Windows and OS-9 running concurrently on the Intel Core Duo processor

Calibrator unites measurement and simulation

Due to its capabilities the CED7000 is particularly suitable for test operations in temperature measurement applications

Optically isolated modulators for industrial motor applications

Modulator design uses an external clock to provide precise measurement of motor phase currents in power inverter applications

Detectors continuously monitor for gas leaks

Monitor and report changing gas levels and inform operator as soon as leaks occur; datalogging also records gas concentration levels

Worst year in a nearly a generation for US auto sales

Sales in 2008 are set to drop by 17.7 per cent compared to 2007, contributing to what is expected to be the worst year since 1980

Remote mountable thermal mass flow meter

Suitable for co-gen electric power turbines, food/beverage chillers, heat-treating systems, speciality chemicals

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