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Temperature sensors are easy to install

HBM's new TT-3/100 temperature sensor is bonded to flat or curved surfaces in the same way as a strain gauge

Overcoming the problems associated with glass pH sensors

Burkert says its new enamel-based pH sensor overcomes the problems traditionally associated with glass pH sensors

New generation of general-purpose relays

Tyco Electronics is launching the RZ series of general-purpose relays to build on the success of its popular RT series relays

CAM software offers ease-of-use for five-axis toolpath generation

From Planit comes release 2009 R1 of its Edgecam computer aided manufacturing software; extends Edgecam’s five-axis programming capability

Solar market eclipse coming after eight years of growth

After eight consecutive years of growth, global revenue for photovoltaic, panels is expected to plunge by nearly 20 per cent in 2009, according to iSuppli Corp

Satellite navigation technology ‘100 per cent future proof’

Leica Geosystems announces its latest global navigation satellite systems technology, the Leica GPS1200+

Reliable alternative for rotary assembly

System uses a single central drive to operate up to 24 pick and place modules at speeds of up to 75 cycles per minute

Chemically resistant electromagnetic flow-sensors

Polymer improves accuracy flow-sensors for measuring chemical liquids in demanding industrial environments

Goniometric cradles give unobstructed line of sight

Aerotech's new AGC series goniometric cradles suit rotary micro-positioning applications requiring an unobstructed line of sight to the payload or target

New TFT display modules for 2009

Hitachi is introducing several new TFT display modules to the European market in 2009, with sizes ranging from 6.5 to 21.2 inches

Easy way to connect strain gauges

New from Jetter is the JX3-DMS2 strainometer module that connects strain gauges to Jetcontrol-3xx controllers or a JX3 bus head

Cam-operated assembly system is a standard part

Weiss is introducing the Pick-O-Mat cam-operated assembly system that can form the basis of a complete automated assembly cell

Technical Report advises on nanotechnology safety

A new Technical Report, ISO/TR 12885:2008, describes health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies

Low-cost means of torque measurement

RDP Electronics is promoting the use of load cells and torque arms as an economical way to measure torque

Femap 10 cuts analysis times by 97 per cent

The latest version of Femap enables users to take advantage of 64-bit processors, leading to significant reductions in finite element analysis times

New parallel-shaft ac gearmotor

Bison Gear is adding eight new models of parallel-shaft AC gearmotor to its range of Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotors

Large-sized LCD panel shipments decline

Some television panel prices have been declining since the first quarter of 2008; monitor panel prices have also been dropping

ROV puts the bite into Bollywood

Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV was strapped beneath a giant 4.2 metre long latex and polyurethane replica of a tiger shark

Increased level measurement accuracy

A maintenance-free and more accurate solution is available from TC-Klinger based on the guided wave radar (microwave) principle

Initiatives boost development in flexible electronics

Strategic partnerships between material suppliers, original equipment manufacturers and research institutes to accelerate technology development

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