The 451 Hybrid Power Management System is IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition-compliant. It has a patent-pending power management system that accepts any battery technology and converts the battery’s dc…
How to avoid errors when specifying sensor products
There are three things designers/engineers should seek to do when specifying sensor products. These are: thermal hysteresis, board mounts that are moisture sensitive, and sensors that are A/D…
iCAP series ultracapacitor is now more powerful and more efficient
The 1200 Farad (F) cell high performance ultracapacitors is a high-powered energy solution that optimizes the performance of lead acid, AGM and Lithium Ion batteries in cars, tractors…
Series of insulation testers rated to CAT IV 600 V
The MIT400 series of insulation and continuity testers conforms to IEC1010-1 standards, rated to CAT IV 600 V, and provides greater user safety when testing in higher voltage…
World’s Smallest V-8 Engine is Smokin’ Hot – Not Smoking – after Honing Optimizes Oil-control
Natasha Townsend, Associate Editor Gary Conley’s 30-year quest to manufacture a true production V-8 engine in quarter-scale almost went up in smoke…twice. Once in 2001, a foundry fire claimed all his critical molds. Later, oil smoke proved a stubborn problem during run-offs of the engine. Conley overcame the first setback with years of sheer determination.…
Tips on Using Ultrasonic Welding within an Automation Process
Natasha Townsend, Associate Editor Despite the higher initial investment, the speed of ultrasonic welding as a joining process makes it an attractive process during automated production. During the process, ultrasonic vibrations generated through the use of electrical voltage melt the plastic material precisely at a defined joining point or area and create a homogeneous connection.…
Small multi-fuctional timer with power supply options
ATS Series is a small analog multi-functional timer that allows wide ranges of power supply options and time setting options for users. This series is highly cost efficient…
Ultracapacitor-based engine start module for commercial trucks
Maxwell Technologies has developed an engine start module incorporating its patented ultracapacitor technology in consultation with heavy truck manufacturers and fleet operators. This 12 V module ensures reliable…
Four mistakes engineers make designing wireless sensors
With anything that is created, engineers make common mistakes in designing wireless sensors. Four mistakes commonly made are: over complication, using inexpensive technology, power issues, and not factoring…
The new dimension of a revolutionary sound imagining device
LMS started with a vision: What if a device could materialize the sound field around an object? Thinking out of the box, results were achieved that was unimaginable…
Mobile technology’s influence on data acquisition trend
If there were an overarching theme – Moore’s Law would be it. As DAQ devices have grown more intelligent, these devices can do more than acquire and save…
Smaller design of high power toroidal transformers
BMG’s toroids are single and three-phase transformers from 5,000 VA to 50,000 VA. Conventional 50 KVA marina substations weigh around 400 lbs and for floating docks the weight…
Bornemann Carving machines shaves hours into minutes
Through the use of advanced CNC machine technology, Otto Bock manufacturers prosthetic and orthotic devices, making substantial improvements to its production. Working in cooperation with Bornemann, it produced a series of machines, two of which currently produce prostheses and seat cushions in the Otto Bock facility in Plymouth, Minn.. From here, the company markets these…
Moore’s Law holds true for DAQs
Forty-five yrs ago, Gordon Moore predicted that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit would double every 18 months or so. The approximation predicted that the amounts…
Autoranging input, switched mode PSUs
The family of 3U pluggable, switched mode, ac-dc, power supplies from Verotec, offer high power densities in compact plug-in modules. Compatible with any standard 19 in. sub-rack system,…
High powered temperature controllers for apps greater than 15 A
The 5R7-001-HS, high-powered, temperature controller is mounted on a heat sink that creates a seamless transition between heating and cooling devices. As it serves as the commander of…
Conexant’s power management IP enables low power consumption
As the demand for consumer electronics with enhanced audio and video performance increases, so does the need for longer battery life and smaller size. Longer battery life solutions…
Video: EZ Automation’s EZ Compact Programmable Power Supply (PPS)
This product demonstration is EZ Automation’s EZ compact programmable power supply (PPS) with display. This class 2 PPS is housed in a 3.1 x 2 x 4 in….
Wireless technology for rotary axis calibrators
Testing machines can be time consuming. One option to not only test a wider range of machines but to do so more quickly is the XR20-W, rotary axis calibrator. This device is a wireless accessory for use with Renishaw’s XL-80 and ML10 laser measurement systems. The calibrator and its RotaryXL software enable automatic measurement of…
Machine builders use mechatronics
The origination of the term “mechatronics” is credited to Tetsuro Mori, an engineer at the Japanese company Yaskawa, in 1969, who was working to develop an industrial robot….
Video: Engineering slide chart from Great Innovations
In this product demonstration is an engineering slide chart from Great Innovations. For you Design Engineers, this handy tool can help you with your measurements, be it in…
Honeywell broadens portfolio into sensors and controls
Honeywell International Inc. invents and manufactures technologies such as energy efficiency, clean energy generation, safety and security, globalization, and customer productivity. With approximately 132,000 employees worldwide, including more…
MCUs with higher speeds, larger memory and lower power
The new Tiva C series TM4C123x ARM is the first Cortex-M-based MCUs to be built on 65 nanometer technology, setting the roadmap to higher speeds, larger memory and…
Wireless non-contact switch reduces maintenance costs
The Limitless non-contact switch WLS series uses non-contact technology, which enables the device to actuate based on the presence or absence of magnets installed on a customer’s device….
Video: Tektronix MSO2024 Oscilloscope Product Review
For the sake of this demonstration, I will be looking at the frequency anomalies, using a DPO circuit board and MSO2024 Oscilloscope courtesy of Tektronix. Previously, I wrote…