Avago Technologies
San Jose, CA 95131
Jul 03, 2008 Designed to reduce overall motor sizes, Model AEDT-9340 provides advanced motion control detection in robotic devices and machine tools. High temperature, 6 channel encoder module includes lensed LED source and detector IC enclosed in small plastic package. Optical incremental encoder is TTL compatible and RoHS compliant. It has integrated commutation output channels U, V, and W as well as 2 channel quadrature outputs A and B and third channel index output.

Sauer-Danfoss
Ames, IA 50010
Jul 03, 2008 Utilizing integral electro-hydraulic servo piston assembly to controls rate and direction of hydraulic flow, Model H1 115/130cc is designed for high and medium power mobile machinery that demands steady, instant propulsion and precise control. Closed-circuit, variable displacement, axial piston pump supports next generation engines as industry moves toward Tier 4 emission controls. It is fully PLUS+1(TM) Compliant to interface with company's electronic machine control architecture.

Pentek Inc.
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Jul 03, 2008 Model 7152 digitizer has 4 x 200 MHz, 16-bit A/D converters and 32-channel digital down converter (DDC) with 20 kHz to 10 MHz bandwidth. Single-slot module offers DDC gain and phase adjustments, signal summation, and decimation range programmable from 16-8,192. Device features 32 power meters that continuously measure individual average power output of each of 32 DDC channels; threshold detectors; and front-panel synchronization bus for integration of multichannel systems.

GE Fanuc Automation
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Jul 03, 2008 Available with four 1000BaseT GbE ports configured with four 1000BaseT twisted pair copper SFPs or four 1000BaseSX ports configured with fiber SFPs, WANic(TM) 5860 leverages power of 600 MHz Cavium OCTEON(TM) Plus CN5860-NSP 16-core MIPS64(TM)-based processor to deliver up to 4 Gbps line-speed packet processing for Layers 2-7. PCI-X form factor card is designed for NEBS compliance to ensure safety and reliability while maintaining network integrity.

DeFelsko Corp.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Jul 03, 2008 PosiTector® 6000 offers SSPC PA2 feature set in memory models that helps determine if film thickness over extended area conforms to user-specified Min and Max levels. Through PA2 Setup menu, user can specify Min and Max thickness, number of readings in one spot, number of spots in batch, and allowable deviance. Stored results can be viewed on display, modified, or deleted, and formatted printout can be sent to optional IR printer. Results can also be downloaded to PC via USB cable.

Dickson Co.
Addison, IL 60101-4917
Jul 03, 2008 Designed for tracking and recording pressure data, Utility Data-at-a-Glance Pressure Data Logger helps determine if pressures were maintained in required ranges. Display supports various units of measure and offers Min/Max option as well as battery status indicator. Supplied in waterproof IP68 case, submergible product supports FLASH memory cards and triple-speed, USB-enabled data downloading. Models are available for 0-100, 0-300, and 0-500 psi ranges, all with 1 sec sampling rate.

Spartanics
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Jul 03, 2008 Able to work in-line or off-line with digital printers, Spartanics Finecut Narrow Web Laser Cutting System can be set up via import of digital file and create labels with complex shapes in orders as small as 200 or 400 pieces. It is designed to work inline with EFI's Jetrion 4000 Series UV Inkjet System, enabling different size kiss-cut labels to be created on fly. Jobs proceed from artwork to finished product within minutes.

Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH
Eching D-85386  Germany
Jul 03, 2008 Based on 1.6 GHz processor, KTUS15/mITX combines ATX compliant footprint of 170 x 170 mm with board height of 2 USB stacks (20 mm). Embedded motherboard includes 2 SDIO sockets for peripherals and connects to networks via 10/100/1000 network controller. External embedded peripherals can be directly connected via 8 x USB 2.0, 2 x RS232, 1 x bi-directional LPT, or PS/2 interface. Through integrated Intel® System Controller Hub US15W, motherboard addresses up to 1 GB DDR2-RAM.

Stowe Woodward
Concord, NH 03301
Jul 03, 2008 Utilizing integrated wireless sensors, SMART Roll - WS measures exact nip conditions and temperature. Any changes of nip, above all speed and press load, are immediately seized and transferred by sensors. Whether press section, size press, coater, or calender, installation of sensors is possible in each cover type. Number and distance of sensors is freely selectable.

Barloworld Scientific
Rochester, NY 14623
Jul 03, 2008 Supplied with airtight, push-on lids, Kartell Weighing Bottles are autoclavable and reusable translucent products that help reduce tare weight correction requirements. Tops can be squeezed to assist pouring, and there are no internal shoulders. Resistant to acid attack, bottles (codes 6115-0001 through -0007) come in sizes ranging from 20-360 ml with ODs from 30-70 m and heights from 29-118 mm. Tare weights range from 8-40 g.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008

This Friday commemorates the day when, in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always across the U.S., this most American of holidays will be marked by family and friends, fireworks and flags and, in a relatively new development, unfavorable food and fuel prices.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

A new study shows how global trade compliance is now being transformed from a back-office function to the focus area of strategic corporate-wide initiatives. The report highlights key challenges, improvement strategies, capabilities and technologies used to support global trade compliance processes.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008

... while Oil and Inflation Rise and Consumer Confidence and Small-Biz Mood Drop.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008

... NYC Waterfalls and MORE.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008

The impressive progress of Chinese automakers in recent years is driving the country's domestic OEMs to set ambitious global goals. Yet significant shortcomings could hinder the industry's realization of those goals, according to new analysis.

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results For May 2008

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Bannockburn, IL 60015  
July 3, 2008 - According to North American PCB Statistical Program, rigid PCB shipments are up 5.7% and bookings are down 4.1% in May 2008 from May 2007. Flexible circuit shipments are down 3.5%, while bookings are down 5.0%. Book-to-bill ratio for North American rigid PCB industry in May 2008 declined to 0.95, while flexible circuit book-to-bill ratio climbed above parity to 1.01. For rigid and flexible circuits combined, shipments in May 2008 increased 5.1% from May 2007 and orders booked decreased 4.2%.

Registration Deadline Nears for July 9 Inter-Industry Import Safety Summit

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
July 3, 2008 - Working in conjunction with 11 leading associations and representatives of President's Interagency Working Group on Import Safety, ANSI is focusing on need to strengthen import safety. At Import Safety Summit on July 9, Joe Bhatia, ANSI president and CEO, will moderate panel, which will address importance of accredited 3rd body certification programs. Panelists will describe why certain existing programs were formed, how they are working, and how products and issues are being tracked.

ANSI Participates in Sixth ISO Nanotechnology Plenary

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
July 3, 2008 - On May 26-30, over 125 representatives from 30 countries gathered to advance committee's goals in nanotechnology standardization. Significant outcomes included finalization for Technical Committee to publish technical report out of Working Group 3, health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies. TC 229 also agreed to move forward with publication of technical specifications from WG 1, Terminology for Nano-objects: Nanoparticles, Nanoplates, and Nanofibres.

Standards Community Convenes at 2008 Open Forum for Standards Developers

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
July 3, 2008 - At ANSI's 2008 Open Forum for Standards Developers, on June 24-25 in Washington D.C., nearly 99 participants gathered, including 54 that were attending for the first time. Addressing the future of standardization in the U.S. and abroad, it included a panel called Coop-etition, which discussed the need for interoperability of healthcare standards. Several other panels took place with featured speakers that included Mary Saunders of NIST, James H. Turner, and Robert Noth of ANSI.

ANSI Seeks Comments on AFNOR Anticounterfeiting Tools Standard Proposal

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
New York, NY 10036  
July 2, 2008 - Stakeholders have until August 1, 2008 to submit comments on an Association Francaise de Normalisation proposal for a standard on performance requirements for purpose-built anticounterfeiting tools. The standard would strive to achieve market transparency regarding the reliability and robustness of these systems and would facilitate integration and processing of anticounterfeiting measures in product design.

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Xtralis Focuses on New Generation of Integrated Security Solutions at IFSEC 2008

Stanley® Proto® Pear Head Ratchet Awarded a U.S. Patent

Fiberglass Enclosures Protect Sensitive Equipment in Any Industrial Application

ATM's Diverse Experience Brings International Capability to the Gram Technology Mold Making Alliance Group

New Long Term Contract and Major Investments in Poland

Plymouth Tube Company's Salisbury Mill Completes ISO 9001: 2000 and AS9100 Rev. B Certification Audit

Met-Pro Corporation Joins Russell 3000® Index

Lenthor Engineering (www.lenthor.com) Announces Approval From Lockheed Martin for Addition to its Corporate AVL

SKF Acquires Leading US-Based Bearing Company with Manufacturing in China and Thailand

Hisco Announces Acquisition of B&L Technologies

YORK Label Poised for Continued Growth with New Equity Partner

Simrit Expands Oil and Gas Industry Capabilities through Acquisition

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. Acquired By Berwind Corporation

U.S. Door & Building Components Adds Three New Employees

MetoKote, Industry Leader in Metal Finishing Processes, Announces New Sales Account Manager to Their Saltillo/Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico Plant

Xtralis Strengthens Global Executive Team

Chloride Group PLC Appoints Joe Nitiss President of North American Operations

Linear LLC Names Todd Hokunson Vice President of Sales, Electronic Systems

Z-Comm Microwave 2008 Product Brochure

New Literature Available on Electronic Temperature Indicator From Tempil

NanoETXexpress.Com: Website Dedicated to the New Small Form Factor (SFF) Module Goes Live

New Clamp and Roller Bar Information from Serapid

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