GF Piping Systems has introduced a corrosion-resistant pneumatic diaphragm valve that provides a new, long lasting solution for not only highly corrosive dosing applications, but also open/close applications. The Type 604/605 Pneumatically Actuated Dosing Valve is designed and tested to surpass two million life cycles. In typical chemical dosing applications, using low-cost solenoid valves save…
CO2 Lenses for Sign Making Lasers
A line of CO2 laser lenses that are offered in a variety of focal lengths to optimize the cutting and etching of acrylic plastic signs is available from Laser Research Optics of Providence, R.I. Laser Research CO2 Lenses come in short focal lengths for making precise cuts on thinner materials and in longer focal lengths…
Clippard High Flow Proportional Electronic Valves
Clippard’s newest DVP series proportional solenoid valves are precision-built 2-way control valves, utilizing a unique, patented valving principle. This powerful series was designed as the next generation of the well-known and trusted original EV line of Clippard “Mouse” valves. With a life of over a billion cycles, a solid, compact design, and extremely high flow…
2755 Series Pressure/Vacuum Pumps
Gardner Denver Thomas is pleased to announce the release of its 2755 series variants: 2755BE75, 2755BGHI75, 2755CE60, 2755CGHI60, 2755TE48/40. 2755TGHI52/48, 2755VEF75, 2755VHI75. These oil-less twin WOB-L® piston units are RoHS compliant and are designed for single stage vacuum, two stage vacuum, single stage compressor, or two stage compressor operation. They are designed for a wide…
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WS200 Wireless 30MHz Scope-In-A-Probe
The IkaScope WS200 from Saelig is a pen-shaped battery-powered wireless oscilloscope that streams captured signals to almost any WiFi-connected screen. The IkaScope WS200 offers a 30MHz bandwidth with its 200MSa/s sampling rate and the maximum input is +/-40Vpp. It provides galvanically-isolated measurements even when a USB connection is charging the internal battery. The IkaScope WS200…
Economical EMI/RFI Shielding Wire Mesh Gaskets
Tech-Etch manufactures EMI shielding knitted wire mesh, which can be used as economical gaskets for EMI/RFI shielding. All knitted mesh configurations are supplied on spools, coils or cut to length as individual gaskets with or without end seals. Standard profiles for a wide variety of applications include round, round with tail, double round with tail,…
Miniature, Ruggedized MEMS Tiltmeter
The 875 Mini Tuff Tilt Series is the newest addition to Jewell’s tiltmeter (inclinometer) line for geophysical & geotechnical applications. This is an affordable and durable tilt solution in a miniaturized package to accommodate space constraints. Prices are as low as $300 per unit on quantities of ten or more. The 875 Tuff Tilt series…
Wanted: Novel Approaches For Detecting And Stopping Small Unmanned Air Systems
The rapid evolution of small unmanned air system (sUAS) technologies is fueling the exponential growth of the commercial drone sector, creating new asymmetric threats for warfighters. DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program seeks to develop an integrated system capable of defeating self-guided sUAS (i.e., those that do not rely on a radio or GPS receiver…
H+K Touchscreen displays
By partnering with OKW, H+K is now able to offer their customers a one-stop shop for touchscreen solutions with elegant and durable enclosures, reducing time and money required for product development. For a wide range of medical, industrial, commercial, utilities, consumer electronics, transportation, etc. touchscreen display applications. OKW develops and markets design-oriented plastic and aluminum…
Stafford Split Hub Clamps
Custom designed split hub clamps that can be manufactured to OEM specifications for use with hollow shaft motors, encoders, and gearboxes are being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Split Hub Clamps are available in one- and two-piece clamp-style designs machined from a variety of materials with special features such as wider…
U-remote Remote IP20 and IP67 IO-Link Master Modules
Weidmuller expands its u-remote Remote I/O product portfolio with two new IO-Link Master modules – IP20 and IP67. These new IO-Link Master modules use the IO-Link open standard (IEC 61131-9) serial communication protocol to connect and communicate data to and from sensors and actuators. This increased transparency down to the sensor-actuator level helps improve diagnostics…
Mahr Micromar 40 EWRi Digital Micrometer At WESTEC
Mahr Inc. will feature its new digital micrometer, Micromar 40 EWRi, along with other dimensional products at this year’s WESTEC, September 12-14, 2017, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, Booth #1835. Features include: Measurement data is transferred to an i-Stick on a computer without any interfering data cables MarCom software for data acquisition Measuring…
Kaman Measuring Announces KD-5100 Differential Measurement System
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., manufacturer of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, announces the availability of its KD-5100 differential measurement system, which provides resolution to a nanometer of positional change. With its proven stable design, extremely small size, and low power consumption, the KD-5100 is ideal for night vision systems, precision…
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Closed-Loop Integrated Stepper Motors
JVL presents a new closed-loop stepper motor technology for its NEMA 23 & 34 integrated stepper motor range from 0,1 to 12 Nm. JVL, the European leader in the development of integrated servo and stepper motor technology, has again developed a new and unique product in the field of integrated motor control. JVL closed-loop integrated…
PEM FHL and FHLS Self-Clinching Flush-Head Studs
PEM FHL and FHLS self-clinching flush-head studs from PennEngineering feature a unique low-displacement head design enabling close-to-edge installation of the fasteners in thin metal sheets. The studs provide ideal attachment solutions compared with weld studs and other conventional hardware by promoting easier and cleaner installation with fewer production steps and more reliable performance in service.…
Stamped Spring Pin Socket for SOT23
Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new socket addressing high performance requirements for Burn-in and Test applications – CBT-SO-4006. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 14.5 gram actuation force per lead and cycle life of 125,000 insertions. Features include: The self inductance of the contactor is 0.75 nH Insertion loss of < 1 dB…
3U VPX VideoPaC
Aitech’s latest innovation, the CB912 VideoPaC, combines two powerful processing boards and advanced software bundles into an integrated platform that provides exceptional graphics computing in a single-slot, SWaP-optimized, rugged package. Features include: PowerPC-based VideoPaC pairs a 3U VPX single-slot SBC (single board computer) with a video/graphics XMC mezzanine that features the AMD E8860 Radeon GPU…
SLICE IP68 Data Acquisition System
The new SLICE IP68 data acquisition system is designed to capture physical signals in challenging environments. Targeted at applications with size or mass constraints, SLICE IP68’s 60 x 60 mm footprint makes it easy to embed in most test articles. The rugged housing is impervious to shock, water and dust, making SLICE ideal for testing…
EP-207, UL Approved, Thermally Conductive Epoxy
EP-207 is a thermally conductive epoxy potting and encapsulating compound for electronics and heat dissipating devices. This room temperature curing system is UL-94V0 yellow card listed with excellent electrical insulating properties and a high dielectric strength. It is low viscosity and will create strong seals to metals, ceramics, glass and many engineered plastics. Numerous packaging…
Microchip’s ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer Developers Tool
The MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer is Microchip’s fastest cost-effective debugging and programming tool for PIC Microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). This speed is provided by a 300 MHz, 32-bit MCU with 2MB of RAM and a high-speed FPGA to yield faster communications, downloads and debugging. It debugs and programs with the…
820 Shallow Water Tiltmeter Series
The 820 Shallow Water Series is the most recent addition to Jewell Instruments’ electrolytic tiltmeter line for geophysical and geotechnical applications. This is a waterproof tilt solution that provides civil engineers a cost-effective and practical alternative to tiltmeters rated for extreme depths. Features include: Rated to 50 meters in depth Uses highly sensitive electrolytic technology…
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Removable Lid Spring Pin Socket for QFN module
Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new QFN socket addressing high performance requirements for custom size devices – CBT-QFN-7053. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 14.5 gram actuation force per pin and cycle life of 100,000 insertions. The self inductance of the contactor is 0.98 nH, insertion loss of < 1 dB at 31.7…