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Air bearing stage increases throughput

Aerotech says its new PlanarHD air bearing stage benefits from higher travel speed and acceleration, enabling end users to increase throughput by 50 per cent

Image sensor scans at 40,000 lines per second

New InGaAs linear image sensors and a multichannel detector head from Hamamatsu Photonics suit high-speed near-infrared inspection applications

Module simplifies implementation of Zigbee

A new module from IDC enables machine builders and OEMs to add Zigbee networking capability easily, quickly and cost-effectively

Flow instruments can be equipped with explosion-proof housings

Trimec-Europe is offering customers the option of surface-mount, pipe-mount or rack-mount explosion-proof housings for its flow meters

Integrated stepper motor/control requires less space

The latest addition to the IMS range of integrated motor/driver units features a compact quad-stack NEMA size 23 brushless 1.8-degree stepping motor

Welding machines optimised for MMA applications

400A power sources have been optimised for manual metal arc applications, whether the requirement is for fabrication, on-site installation, repair or maintenance, both indoors and outdoors

ROV operates at depth of 3000msw

Fear of catastrophic system failure has been overcome through the Jaguar’s dual-redundancy, says Saab Seaeye

Modbus functionality added to guided wave radar transmitter family

Rosemount 3300 series adds Modbus ASCII and LevelMaster protocols to enable reduction of up to 60 per cent in programming and maintenance-related costs

Contact cleaning system for electronics industry

Nanocleen system can be fitted to old and new versions of the Teknek Clean Machine as well as other makes of contact cleaning machine

New sealant handles flexible joints

Anaerobic product can be applied as a thin film – yet still provide the flexibility to seal parts and create a robust joint

Ultrasonic flowmeter is now available with a stainless steel sensor

The stainless steel version is available in the two sensor types, small and medium (DN 15 to DN 400), and is operated in reflex mode (V-mode)

Computer-on-module with 45nm Intel Core2 Duo processor

Kontron microETXexpress-PC Computer-on-Module is 100 per cent compatible with the COM Express specification

Component part leveller/straighteners

Straightening reduces the number of faulty components by disposing of visible bending and rippling, which can cause manufacturing downtimes

Adhesives selected or designed in pre-shaped configurations

Multi-Seals Inc sealing services are suitable for companies that do not have the equipment to cure adhesive

Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production reliant on Sheffield engineering

Engineering company has provided critical mooring components for 80 per cent of floating oil and gas production platforms currently operating in the Gulf of Mexico

Safe calibration of fieldbus transmitters

Until now, no practical solutions have existed for calibrating fieldbus instruments in hazardous areas, says Beamex

Preventing localised hydrogen cyanide gas emissions

Catalyst to ensure environmental emission limits for hydrogen cyanide gas are dealt with efficiently, says AirProtekt

All-in-one bus node in a 32DIL housing

Handling all bus communication routines, Deutschmann’s ready-to-install Unigate IC supports the application microprocessor

Ceramic cores stay stable as casting temperatures soar

New material ensures core stability with high temperature super alloys; results in higher casting yields, reduced scrap rates and lower casting costs

New waveguide switches offer manual or electrical operation

Fast-switching devices feature an industry-standard footprint to ensure compatibility with other manufacturers’ products

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