Sealevel announces the SeaISO family of USB isolators with 4 kV of medical-grade optical isolation between the host computer and connected USB equipment. SeaISO USB isolators are UL Recognized, in accordance with EN60601-1 3rdEdition, and protect both the power and data lines of connected USB devices from harmful ground loops, damaging transients and surges commonly…
DTi announces release of versatile Fast-Drop Rack Mount Fiber Array Panel
Device Technologies, Inc. (DTi) has announced the release of its Fast-Drop Rack Mount Fiber Array Panel. The product, which DTi will unveil at the annual OFC conference in Los Angeles on March 24 – 27, features an efficient, low-cost solution for connectivity applications, related fiber containment and “instant organization.” Constructed with an aluminum bracket and…
Thomas 1510 – The solution pump for liquids
The fast, the consistent, the safe pump solution The new diaphragm liquid pump 1510 is designed for fast suction of liquids, even when the medium is mixed with gas. The diaphragm design ensures very consistent flow with minor pulsation. Therefore, the THOMAS 1510 fits perfectly to applications in laboratory equipment and inkjet printing. Flow Rate…
Posital-Fraba announces support program for system integrators
Posital-Fraba, a manufacturer of position and motion sensors for industrial motion control and safety systems, has launched a new support program for system integrators. “System integrators are very demanding in terms of performance, price and availability,” explains Patrick Maxwell, Product Officer at Posital–Fraba. “We have strengths in each of these areas and want to help…
Elastomer and thermoplastic engineering guide in USB business card format
Design engineers will find Minnesota Rubber and Plastics latest design guide useful in planning their component and assembly designs. Available now in handy USB business card format, this design guide has hundreds of useful ideas for designing and manufacturing custom-molded rubber and plastic parts The purpose of this 115-page design guide is to better understand…
An RSF encoder designed for machines with loose mechanical motion
RSF Elektronik offers a linear motion feedback encoder system that is specifically designed for machines with loose mechanical motion during operation. Called the MSA 37x series, these encoders are especially well suited for motion applications such as press brake and metal forming/bending machines, or any other type of machine that have significant flexure near the…
ICP builds awareness of industrial distribution careers with national audience of Gen Y ‘right fit’ individuals
Who will fill the pipeline for jobs at industrial distribution (ID) companies in the years to come as Baby Boomers continue retiring in record numbers? Industrial Careers Pathway® (ICP) has determined those new workers will come from the Generation Y cohort (also known as Millennials) who have an aptitude for science, math and machinery, but…
Wieland Electric adds new high amperage inserts to revos POWER industrial connector series
Wieland Electric Inc., a manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has extended its offering of revos POWER hybrid contact inserts for its proven family of rectangular connectors. Designed specifically for the revos BASIC housings in sizes 16 and 24, the rugged contact inserts are available with power and control terminals in a variety of combinations. “These new hybrid contact…
Hand knobs from J.W. Winco offer loss protection
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 6336.13 Nylon Plastic Star Knobs with Loss Protection, Tapped Type, in inch and metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant hand knobs can be attached to a base element with the help of a ball chain or a retaining cable. Knobs are supplied…
GE’s industrial software to boost efficiency across BP’s global operations
GE Intelligent Platforms Software announced a new production optimization project to connect all of BP’s oil wells globally to the Industrial Internet. Using GE’s data management software, BP field engineers will gain real-time access to common machine and operational data sets across all wells, arming them with information to make better decisions to improve efficiency,…
Tektronix releases MIPI C-PHYSM TX test solution
Tektronix, Inc., a manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced the industry’s first commercially available oscilloscope-based solution for MIPI® C-PHYSM physical layer transmitter characterization and debugging. The new solution allows engineers developing next-generation camera technologies using the C-PHY 1.0 interface to conduct in-depth analyses, debugging and characterization of their designs. Published in September 2014, the MIPI C-PHY standard presents…
Leine & Linde couples expansion of ring encoder sizes with fast delivery
Due to demand, Leine & Linde has expanded the range of standard sizes of its versatile MRI 2000 ring encoder along with offering fast delivery. Designed to provide feedback solutions for large rotating machinery typically found in the construction, pulp & paper, oil & gas, wind and marine industries, the MRI ring encoder product line was also recently updated…
Alpha Wire Gains ISO 13485 Certification for its Plant in Carson, CA
Alpha Wire has received ISO 13485:2003 certification for its Carson, California, manufacturing facility. The certification encompasses the production, assembly, and quality control processes of wire and cable. ISO 13485 is the leading quality management standard for manufacturers of medical devices. “Achieving this important ISO certification underscores Alpha Wire’s commitment to providing the highest quality wire…
Harting’s Han® IP67 bulkhead housing sets new connector baseline
HARTING’s new Han® B IP67 bulkhead mounted housings offer a compelling alternative to IP65 rated connectors. The Han® IP67 Housing, as the name implies, provides IP66 and IP67 protection, and does it for virtually the same price as a comparable IP65 rated connector. As a practical example of the difference, in the locked state, the Han® IP67…
New alarm management system added to Unitronics UniStream PLC + HMI
UniStream, the all-in-one PLC + HMI from Unitronics, now offers a built-in comprehensive Alarm Management System. Designed in accordance with the ISA 18.2 standard guidelines for the implementation, operation, and management of alarm systems in the process industries, the new system is supported by a recently released version of UniStream’s application development software, UniLogic. Intuitive…
Low thermal expansion epoxy from epoxySet
epoxySet announces the release of the EB-315, low thermal expansion epoxy, to the line of low expansion/ thermally conductive products. This versatile material can be used as an adhesive or encapsulant for semi-conductors and other microelectronics, a gasket sealing compound, wire bonder or any application where temperature cycling between -55°C and 230°C is required. The…
Master Electronics receives C&K’s distributor of the year award
Master Electronics, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, today announced that the company has been honored with the prestigious Distributor of the Year Award from…
High reliability, ergonomic keyboard switches from C&K
C&K Components has introduced a new series of high reliability, ergonomic keyboard switches for applications that require long operating lifetimes, including gaming, industrial, professional, and workstation keyboards. Rated for an extended operating life of 50,000,000 cycles, the rugged KBD Series switches are available with two haptic responses and operating forces designed to meet various OEM…
Big demand for small footprints
by Randy Durick, VP, Network & Interface Div., TURCK Automation component manufacturers shrink I/O blocks to meet growing demand for compact systems A Midwest automated machine builder had…
On the straight and narrow
by Mark Huebner, PBC Linear Minimize corrosion and maximize the life of linear roller bearing systems by following a few simple guidelines on lubrication. Linear roller bearing systems…
AutomationDirect adds Harsh-Duty Photoelectric sensors
AutomationDirect’s new FM series harsh duty photoelectric sensors are IP69K-rated sensors in three-wire NPN or PNP styles and are available in 27 washdown models. Ideal for food and…
Silicone Injection Molding for Prototypes and Low Volume Production
Albright Technologies announces the introduction of liquid silicone injection molding services for prototype and low volume production purposes. The addition of this product offering will enhance the company’s capabilities in the silicone prototype and production molding markets. Albright has recently acquisitioned several injection molding presses for its operation. All of the presses purchased are suited…
Advanced networks make pinball games pop!
by Paul Mandeltort, Director, Parts and Accessories, Stern Pinball, Inc. Traditional pinball machines are using industrial sensor buses to bring body table games into the 21st century. Suppose you traveled back to the year 1982, found a pinball technician at a bustling arcade, and showed him/her a 2015-era pinball machine. The technician would recognize a…
Inductive versus capacitive position sensors
by Mark Howard, Co-founder, Zettlex UK When it comes to inductive and capacitive position sensors, each is built quite differently, meaning that each technology is suited to particular…
Increase uptime by controlling energy and vibration
by Chris Kudla, Senior Application Engineer, ITT Enidine Energy absorption products, such as shock absorbers and vibration isolators, can help maintain speed and throughput while keeping linear motion…