The Capacitive Hidden Switch series (CHS) is intended for use behind non-conductive surfaces. The new series expands on the potential applications for Human Interface Devices (HID) by enabling interface designers more flexibility in custom panel design. Consumers have become accustomed to the touch of a surface to carry out software commands that increasingly become part…
Human-presence sensors enhance connectivity, help comply with Specific Absorption Rate regulations
The PerSe line of sensors targets the personal connected consumer device market. Derived from the name, Person Sensing, the PerSe product family consists of three core product lines – PerSe Connect, PerSe Connect Pro and PerSe Control – delivering ground-breaking user experiences in smartphones, laptops and wearables by intelligently and automatically sensing human presence. PerSe […]
LED panel lights add long life and energy savings to industrial controls
The new PNL-1106 Series of LED Indicator Lamps eliminate many of the shortcomings of conventional incandescent lamps and shine even further beyond. Accommodating panels up to 0.3 in (7.6 mm) in thickness with an 11/16 in (17.46 mm) mounting hole, the bolt-in bulbs with a 17.5-mm mounting diameter and 0.19-in (4.75 mm) wide spade tabs…
One-touch indexing clamps combine easy clamping with precision locating
A new lineup of One Touch Indexing Clamps features easy fastening and precision locating in a single operation where components slide or rotate into position. The tapered contact surfaces provide ±0.05 mm repeatability. The quarter-turn knobs allow for quick locking and unlocking without the use of tools. The ON/OFF markings and perceptible “click” indicate the…
Ruggidized modular computers come in small form factor
The DAGRX and SAYBRX small form factor (SFF) line replaceable unit (LRU) computers featuring Intel processors and flexible I/O deliver high performance in a compact package. The modular I/O approach in both rugged and lab variants empower users to select what is necessary for the application, optimizing size, weight and power (SWaP). The DAGRX and…
Harness-building software simplifies quoting process, automates harness documentation
Harness Builder 2021 for E3.series introduces enhancements to augment, automate, and improve wire harness design modularization and manufacturing documentation. Harness Builder for E3.series is a cutting-edge solution to efficiently take the wire harness manufacturing process from start to finish. It enables the designer to use intelligent designs to simplify the quoting process, automate the harness…
IIoT/sensor enclosures come in four new sizes
Four new sizes are now available in the EASYTEC range of fast-mount flanged enclosures. The new larger sizes suit more complex applications that require extra installation volume – such as IT network technology and smart factory sensor equipment. EASYTEC can be mounted quickly and easily on poles or flat surfaces in challenging industrial environments –…
Reverse through-hole mounted tact switches sport multiple gram force options
The RT1105 series is a top actuated reverse through-hole mounted tact switch. It provides up to 100,000 cycle life expectancy in a 6.80×6.80-mm footprint. This switch series features a soft silicon actuator 4.40-mm high and provides multiple gram force options identified by different color actuators – 160 gf (red), 260 gf (dark gray) and 350…
The WTC collapse after two decades
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler The 20th anniversary of the 9-11-01 terrorist attacks has fostered a lot of media reflection on lessons learned. Less appreciated is the introspection the tragedy has brought about in construction engineering. An example can be found in the Arizona State University classroom…
Five-axis modular system combines clamping and locating
A Modular Pull Clamping System allows for 5-axis machining without tool interference. This system can also be used as a mechanical zero point clamping system for quick fixture change with 0.005-mm accuracy. While conventional fixtures may restrict machining on certain faces of the workpiece, the modular pull clamping system allows clear access for machining from…
Quarter-turn sliding locks for quick changeover
Quarter-turn sliding locks are candidates for quick change applications — without the use of tools. Designed for use in sliding applications, the locks allow the user to slide the stop, component, or plate into position, and then lock with a quarter-turn of the knob. The QCSL type is designed for use in a slotted hole…
Kits facilitate adjustable-depth enclosure rails
Corner Adjustable Depth Kits (CBS ARCA) are new accessories for the ARCA – IEC series enclosures that allow users to prepopulate the back panel or DIN-Rail mountings outside the enclosure and quickly slide the assembly into the cabinet when ready. Once the hardwired connections are secured, the project is ready for the field. The CBS…
The top ten free engineering math software packages
Numerous open-source software packages now provide engineering math capabilities and go easy on the pocketbook. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor The Mars Climate Orbiter made headlines back in 1999 when it approached Mars on a trajectory bringing it too close to the planet and wound up either destroyed in the Mars atmosphere or orbiting the…
Don’t worry about EV fires
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler I recently passed an unfortunate soul on the highway whose vehicle was engulfed in smoke. This incident brought back memories of my own car fire back in the 1970s. I was driving along when suddenly the guy behind me began laying on…
Push-button switches target space-constrained applications
Available in compact packages as small as 9×6 mm with profiles as low as 5 mm, the MPB series is a family of mini push button switches featuring SPST, SPDT, or DPDT circuit types, off-(on) or on-(on) switch functions, and pitches of 2.54 or 5.08 mm. Thanks to their compact footprints, these mini push button…
Custom modifications for material-handling rollers and bumpers
Custom modifications are available for standard material handling rollers and bumpers. By modifying standard, off-the-shelf products, a significant amount of time and money are saved, relative to tooling and molding a completely custom product. The products can be custom modified in various dimensions, shapes and sizes to meet the specific application requirements. For example, the…
Enclosures for IoT/IIoT electronics
SMART-PANEL enclosures are designed for intelligent building control and monitoring in a wide range of industrial, commercial and residential applications. They include IoT/IIoT, building services systems, electrical installations, wireless communications, measuring and control, security and access control, smart home, medical and laboratory technology. Installation is swift and easy because SMART-PANEL’s top simply snaps into place:…
Ethernet IO module handles up to eight one-wire sensors
The highly reliable, affordable, and easy to integrate TCW241 Ethernet IO Module handles a wide variety of ethernet IO monitoring and control applications. The Teracom TCW241 includes a three-year warranty. Supporting Modbus TCP/IP connectivity, the device has four digital inputs, four analog inputs, and four relays. Its 1-Wire interface supports up to eight 1-Wire sensors…
RFID-monitored door switches minimize defeat possibilities, simplifying design
A high-coded non-contact door switch installs quickly in new or existing production environments. To prevent tampering and simplify installation, each Omron D41D is uniquely coded. Pairing via RFID is automatic and requires less than 30 seconds. Up to 30 switch sets can be wired in series and paired at the same time. Integrated LEDs provide…
Stock polymer and steel wheel covers for radial ball bearings
An extensive lineup of premium rollers includes Bearing Wheel Covers in a wide range of styles, materials and sizes. These products are stocked in the manufacturer’s Michigan location. Bearing wheel covers are used for a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing applications including conveyor lines and material handling. With an outer roller that runs directly…
Signal interface modules handle automation I/O signaling
Interface modules are used to simplify and improve reliability of automation connections and signal conversions, in a compact form factor. Users will realize many benefits in their designs by taking advantage of these universal interface modules. When creating automation systems using major PLC brands like Allen-Bradley, Keyence, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, and more, designers are challenged…
Push-button controller boxes incorporate standard-size cut-outs
Push-button controller boxes serve as control station boxes commonly used across every industry. Push-button controllers have switches that operate production equipment, cranes, motors, and other industrial machinery to keep production chains running smoothly and safely. Ranging in size from 110x80x3.3 mm (4.3×3.1×3.3 in) to 230x140x125 mm (9.1×5.5×4.9 in), Fibox’s PICCOLO push-button enclosures use standard 22.5…
Plastic enclosures provide IP68 submersible protection level
The PN-A Series of enclosures increase the protection on Bud’s widely used PN Series of polycarbonate plastic boxes to NEMA 6P and IP68. The PN-A enclosure keeps electronic components dry even when the box is completely submerged in water. “The new PN-A Series has been tested to withstand being submerged under three meters of water…
Chargers and transmitters power up drones, autonomous mobile robots
New cutting-edge chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robot include: •OC-262 onboard charger. The OC-262 is a passively cooled onboard charger that was developed as a ruggedized system for the Department of Defense, but is now being released for wider use in response to customer demand. Passive cooling is particularly beneficial in punishing…
Half-width 10.5-in portable enclosures for 42HP subracks/chassis
A new 10.5-in version of the advanced TECHNOMET 19-in desktop mini-rack enclosures is designed for mounting half-width (42HP) subracks, chassis and front panels. The enclosures are candidates for desktop and portable applications including test and measurement, networking and communications, industrial computers, sound and studio systems, laboratory instrumentation and industrial control. Elegant TECHNOMET 19-in combines diecast…