I’ve had the privilege of seeing analyst Peter Zeihan speak several times, and his discussion, “Geopolitical Analysis of Global Economics and Energy” at this week’s Industry and Economic…
Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. announces its 25 Year Anniversary
In 1990, Thomas Herrmann, the son of Walter Herrmann, who founded Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH in 1961, established Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. in the Chicago area. Hermann Ultrasonics, Inc. is proud to recognize a milestone year in observance of their 25th anniversary. Herrmann Ultrasonics has been focused on providing ultrasonic welding technology for various markets such as…
Samba by Unitronics with a new 7 inch HMI panel
Samba, an all-in-one, palm-size PLC with HMI and onboard I/Os, fills a growing niche – OEMs on a tight budget who need compact controllers for simple machine control, but still want the competitive advantage of an elegant, color-touch HMI panel. The first model of Samba was released last spring; a few months later, Unitronics expanded…
New technology upgrade for PID
Red Lion announces the integration of FlexBus technology to their PAX2C proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller portfolio. By inserting field-installable FlexCard modules, users can now populate PAX2C PID controllers in more than 150 configurations to monitor and control multiple application processes on a single display. The advanced PAX2C modular platform provides an easy upgrade path that enables…
Quiz Day Friday: Resistor Networks
Happy New Year and Happy Friday! Thank you for attending our latest Quiz Day Fridays where we share quizzes created by Electro-Tech-Online community members including: 3vO,DerStrom, Ian Rogers, Pommie,…
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Piezo valves improve breathing apparatus
For people with chronic respiratory ailments, ventilators and oxygen apparatus are an essential everyday companion. Inside the machines, which are often portable, pneumatic automation components ensure a smooth…
Improved design on bag lip for piGRIP suction cup
Piab introduces the next generation of piGRIP bag lips, known as “BGI”. These lips include an internal retainer piece as well as three additional diameter sizes. The bag…
NOSHOK RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXPORTS
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented NOSHOK, Inc. with the President Award for Exports yesterday, at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The “E†Awards are the…
Plastic conveyor chains for safe transport
iwis drive systems, Indianapolis, is presenting SafeTopChain conveyor chains from Flexon for the first time at this year’s CeMAT in Hanover, Germany. The closed upper surface of these…
Festo Introduces the DGC-K Rodless Pneumatic Drive
Festo introduces the DGC-K, a compact rodless pneumatic drive ideal for simple drive functions and positioning operations, such as opening and closing doors and end of line packaging…
NFPA’s 2014 Conference gives attendees a lot to mull over
The 2014 NFPA Conference at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, held on the sunny southeast coast of Florida this week, has been an excellent educational event,…
ControlAir’s New Potable Water Pressure Regulator
ControlAir Inc., a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, announced they are expanding their product offering to include a new miniature potable water pressure regulator. The…
Baumer Hygienic Sensors for Food Processing and Packaging
To meet the demanding requirements associated with processing and packaging food products, Baumer offers a broad portfolio of photoelectric, liquid level, inductive, and ultrasonic hygienic sensors designed to…
Manufacturing matters: International update
Here’s a look at regional manufacturing reports from the past couple of weeks. Singapore’s Gross domestic product shrank an annualized 1.4%in the three months through March 31 from…
6 mistakes engineers make in mounting and specifying air cylinders
1. Inappropriate sizing When it comes to air cylinder sizing, bigger is not necessarily better. A cylinder that is larger than necessary will cost more to purchase and…
Low temperature valve for harsh environments
A poppet valve for applications that must operate in extreme temperatures, as low as -40°C (-40°F) or as high as 60°C (140°F), is the newest addition to the…
OMEGA Introduces Miniature Infrared Temperature Sensor
Omega introduces its new series of miniature infrared temperature sensor. The OS-MINI has many exciting new features such as a miniature sensing head that makes this CE compliant…
Two New Sensors for Hygienic and Washdown Environments
Banner Engineering announces the QM26 and the QMH26 photoelectric sensors, designed specifically for food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Influenced by the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) and food safety initiatives among private businesses, Banner wanted to ensure the sensors provided reliable performance in manufacturing and […]
3D printing with ceramics–more than artistry
The ultimate success of 3D printing technology depends heavily on the materials these printers can use. While some are exploring the potential use of lunar like materials for space applications, back on earth, ceramic powders have been undergoing evaluation as a 3D printing material. Three developers have been working in this field: Shapeways, Bowling Green […]
Using 3D printers to print chemicals
An interesting news story from the Huffington Post comments on 3D printers latest capability to “print” chemicals. While Professor Lee Cronin uses a $2000 3D printer, the idea of using a 3D printer to mix materials is a concept Objet has been exploring for some time to mix its custom materials. Objet, however, uses a […]
Monitor pH or ORP Values plus Temperature with One Transmitter
Changes in process fluids indicated by pH or oxidation reduction potential (ORP, measured in mV), and temperature for more accurate control in water, chemical, electronics, food production, environmental and wastewater applications are easily monitored with Sensorex’s TX-3000 pH/mV transmitter. The transmitter’s dual output design provides an isolated, 0 or 4 – 20mA output for pH […]
High-Current Inductors From Precision Combine Real Estate And Cost Savings With Reduced Power Losses
Precision, Inc. announces the global launch of four new technologies within the company´s family of High-Current Inductors. Available in four standard sizes as well as in a variety of custom formats, the new high-current inductors feature a unique flat-wire, ferrite core construction that generates both real estate and cost savings while reducing power losses. The […]
Healthcare Monitor Relies on Wearable Body Sensor Technologies
With the recent receipt of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Preventice can now offer its BodyGuardian Remote Monitoring System (RMS) to hospitals and clinics to detect and monitor non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias for ambulatory patients. The system uses STMicroelectronics wearable body sensor technologies to obtain patient data. […]
High-speed cylinder customized for beverage application
For more than six decades, Nason has provided pneumatic and hydraulic pressure devices to a variety of industries. More than a decade ago, Nason took the knowledge gained from designing and manufacturing custom devices for quality, long life products and applied it to pneumatic and hydraulic automation products. Nason’s expertise and customization capabilities are what drew a North American provider […]
SKF introduces extensive range of roller and engineered chain solutions
SKF introduces an extensive range of roller and engineered chain solutions ideally suited to meet the demanding requirements of power transmission and conveyor applications in the food and beverage, mining and cement, and steel industries, among many others. Standard SKF transmission or roller chains (pitch sizes ¼ in. to 3 in.) feature through-hardened, shot-peened, and…