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Self-checking flow meter

Smartlink Meter offers precise, repeatable mass flow measurement for gaseous fuels and air

Energy curable technologies and printed electronics

Energy curing is the broad term used to describe the technology used to 'cure' or rapidly dry specially formulated inks, coatings and adhesives

AsiaTAC to include stainless steel training seminar

Agenda includes discussions covering equipment fabrication and inspection, nickel-based alloys, corrosion under insulation

Micro Manufacturing Conference 2009

Conference intends to explore explore the full potential that micro, precision manufacturing

Level measurements: non-contact sensors mounted outside vessel

Sensortechnics is introducing the CLC series non-contact capacitive sensors that can be mounted outside a vessel to measure the level of almost any substance

Ball bearings: cut friction by up to 65 per cent

Designed specifically for use in hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, NSK's low-friction ball bearings reduce frictional losses by 50 to 65 per cent

Planetary gearheads boast high capacity and quiet operation

Thomson's new Xtrue planetary gearheads are offered in a wide range of sizes, torque capacities and reduction ratios, all offering high performance and low noise

Signal conditioning amplifiers are sealed to IP65

RDP Electronics is introducing a family of signal conditioners that are designed for mounting close to transducers in harsh environments

Autodesk

Autodesk Inventor software products include an intuitive parametric design environment for developing initial concept sketches and kinematic models of parts and assemblies.

Milling machines: desktop model easier to use

Compared with the previous model, Roland DG's new Modela MDX-40A desktop milling machine benefits from new features and improved user software

Ethernet switches incorporate power supply

Garrettcom Europe's new PES42P hardened Ethernet edge switch features an integral power supply for operating power-over-Ethernet devices

Lasers: variable-focus industrial laser diode modules offer high accuracy

New from Photonic Products is a range of variable-focus industrial laser diode modules that benefit from a boresight accuracy of 0.25 degrees

Product lifecycle management: IBM and Siemens team up

Siemens is delivering ready-to-use systems based on its Teamcenter PLM software portfolio and IBM's Product Development Integration Framework

Combat product piracy with explosive embossing

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute has developed a cost-effective explosive embossing technique for protecting mass-produced goods

Compact strain transducer features high safety reserve

HBM's new SLB-700A strain transducer measures just 6mm high yet it has a measuring range of 500 um/m and a breaking strain of 300 per cent

Remote I/O module is sealed to IP67

B and R is launching the X67 I/O modules with IP67 protection for decentralised machine control systems; designed for harsh conditions

Value proposition for manufacturers in three easy steps

Gartner is publishing a report that outlines a three-step process by which manufactures can construct a unique value proposition

EISA-compliant motors from European supplier

Baldor is now offering its EISA-compliant electric motors directly to European OEMs so that they can export their products to the USA

Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

Aerotech is adding a vertical translation stage to its ANT range of nanotranslation linear position stages with a choice of 25mm or 50mm of travel

Flame-retardant material for rapid manufacturing

Duraform FR 100 plastic is a new flame-retardant material from 3D Systems for the direct production of components by laser sintering

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