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Foxbox junction box simplifies assembly of PV panels

Designed for use with automated assembly processes, the new Multi-Contact Foxbox junction box benefits from a clip-on cover and an absence of soldered joints

High-precision, high-throughput, linear positioning stages

New low-cost PRO165LM high-precision linear positioning stages from Aerotech are designed for high-throughput industrial production and test applications

Shuttered duplex LC adapters improve eye protection

Tyco says its new LC adapters feature a slide-on shutter that provides for eye safety but without any need to change the board cutout

Large hoses guided alongside cables

Kabelschlepp is introducing mounting frame stays that enable large hoses to be routed safely alongside flexible cables

Plain slewing bearings use self-lubricating polymer

Igus says its low-friction slewing bearings offer a number of advantages over conventional types with rolling elements

AS-interface slave module

New from IFM Electronic is the AC5230 Classicline AS-interface active slave module for use with standard analogue (4-20mA) current input and output signals

Super-slim 5.7inch quarter-VGA TFT display

Hitachi's new TX14D22VM1BAA 5.7inch quarter-VGA TFT display measures just 7.1mm deep and benefits from a long-life, high-brightness LED backlight

Load measuring pins compete with standard products

Applied Measurements is offering custom load measuring pins with prices and lead times that are similar to those for standard products

Ac drives designed for permanent-magnet motors

Parker says its AC650S Series AC drives enable energy and space to be saved through the use of permanent-magnet motors instead of induction motors

Compact panel PCs feature Intel Atom N270 processor

The specification for Kontron's latest Micro Client II Panel PCs includes a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor and screen sizes from 7 to 15 inches

Pressure sensing, switching and display in one unit

New from Impress Sensors and Systems is the DS range of pressure transmitters that deliver three functions from within one housing

Hydraulic pressure sensor uses thin film technology

Sensor-Technik is introducing the STW M01 thin-film pressure transmitter for mobile hydraulics and similarly demanding applications

2D vision sensor offers high performance and value for money

Sick says its new Inspector I40 2D vision sensor is superior to its existing I10 and I20 models yet it remains easy to use and cost-effective

Level sensor comes with Foundation Fieldbus communications

A new version of the MTS magnetostrictive MG Level Plus liquid level transmitter benefits from being compatible with the Foundation Fieldbus protocol

Bag gripper for robotic palletising

A new gripper from SAS Automation is designed for handling different sized bags during robotic palletisation

Pressure sensors on short lead times

GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies is introducing the UNIK 5000 family of pressure sensing products that can be custom built form standard components

Centralised management of production devices

HBM is launching the DeviceTypeManager for use with its Digiclip amplifiers, providing centralised control for all devices and improved asset management

Squeezable user-interface technology for computer-based applications

A novel user interface has been developed by Cambridge Consultants for controlling computer games and other applications requiring 3D manipulation

New standard for testers and reviewers of user documentation

ISO has published ISO/IEC 26513:2009, 'Systems and software engineering - Requirements for testers and reviewers of user documentation'

2010-1-01

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