Phymetrix Expands Hygrometer Calibration FacilityPhymetrix has expanded its calibration facility in Medford, New York, offering full service and calibration of dew-point analysers with a 10-day turnaround time. The company has a dedicated laboratory conforming to the ANSI American National Standard for Calibration. It performs calibration of dew-point hygrometers with Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST.Phymetrix's environmentally controlled laboratory is continually monitored for fluctuations of humidity, temperature and dust to ensure...

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F-Series System Meets Machine Safety StandardsMechan Controls has announced that the F-series electronic safety system has achieved the highest possible rating under EN ISO 13849-1, the international standard for machine safety. The F-series is a modular, multi-gate safety system that features a flexible control unit capable of monitoring up to 30 tamper-proof safety switches simultaneously.In tests recently conducted by TUV Nord in Germany, the...

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Amplicon Invests In Online Conferencing SystemAmplicon has invested in a new Webex facility, an online conferencing system that will give customers direct access to company specialists and suppliers in the US and the Far East. The company's portfolio of industrial computing, data communications and measurement and control products and the projects in which they are applied can often be very complex.By clicking on a link, Webex customers will be able see product demonstrations and bespoke presentations, as well as a dialogue on commercial and technical...

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Keynote Speakers To Discuss Use Of DS SimulationDassault Systemes (DS) has announced that there will be keynote addresses from Exxonmobil Upstream Research Company and Tetra Pak at this year's Simulia Customer Conference (SCC). Keynote speakers Bruce A Dale, senior consultant of Exxonmobil Upstream Research Company, and Mattias Olsson, manager of virtual engineering at Tetra Pak, will provide insights into how realistic simulation is being used by their respective companies to drive research and product innovation.Dale's presentation will highlight...

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Compression Board Suits Mobile Video SurveillanceMultipix Imaging has launched the Euresys 4 video input capture and H.264 compression board, targeting mobile video-surveillance applications. The Picolo U4 board also features high-quality audio capabilities. Each video input simultaneously delivers a compressed and an uncompressed video stream, leading to a total of eight video streams delivered. The compressed video stream may be recorded or transmitted,...

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Keithley To Broadcast Phase Change Memory WebinarKeithley Instruments is to broadcast a free web-based seminar entitled 'Phase Change Memory: Fundamentals and Measurement Techniques' on 25 February 2010. This one-hour seminar will teach techniques for measuring and characterising Phase Change Memory devices. Phase Change Memory is a type of non-volatile computer memory also known as PRAM, PCM or PCRAM.It uses the behaviour of chalcogenide glass,...

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Cadac Explorer Features Advanced Document CreationCadac Organice has announced Advanced Document Creation for Cadac Organice Explorer 2010, a Sharepoint-based engineering-document management solution. In the new version of Cadac Organice Explorer, users are able to create sophisticated templates in Microsoft Word for letters, faxes and reports, etc. These templates can include fields that are automatically synchronised with Sharepoint metadata.Advanced...

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Platinum Temperature Sensors Offer High AccuracyA range of temperature sensors from Platinum Sensors offer high levels of measurement accuracy and stability at low cost, according to the company. They are suitable for all temperature-measurement and temperature-compensation applications, due to their near-linear output and operating temperature range of -70 to 500C.Designated the MN range, the sensors are Platinum thin-film devices to the Pt 100, Pt 500 or Pt 1000 standards and are available to three tolerance classes: DIN A (approximately +/-0.06...

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Laider Consultancy Enables CE Marking For BridgeWith the aid of services provided by Laidler Associates, the refurbished Portumna road bridge in Galway has become the first bridge in the Ireland to carry CE marking. Laidler Associates also helped to ensure that the bridge met the requirements for EMC certification and that it satisfied the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations.Waterways Ireland awarded the order for design specification, contract preparation and project supervision to Royal Haskoning, who appointed...

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Elesa Introduces Light/Medium-Duty CastorsElesa has announced the RE.F8 technopolymer monolithic range of castors, which are available from 100mm to 194mm total height. These unitary moulded wheels are suitable for general-purpose industrial applications - such as trolleys and equipment material transfer - for up to 750kg per wheel on smooth, tiled or similar surfaces with good wear resistance.The RE.F8 series feature low rolling resistance with...

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P-80 Redilube Eases Tight-Fitting AssembliesInternational Products has added P-80 Redilube to its line of temporary rubber assembly lubricants. P-80 Redilube provides temporary lubrication that can ease assembly of tight-fitting parts. It is designed for use on non-porous and coated rubber surfaces. It provides a high degree of lubrication but dries quickly, making it suitable for sub-assembly.Uses include installation of hoses, bushings, seals,...

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Hazardex 2010 To Feature Compex Competency SchemeEEMUA will publicise the Compex competency scheme at Hazardex 2010, which will take place 24-25 February at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. EEMUA and JTL, the certification body, developed Compex in collaboration with employers, unions, government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). EEMUA believes Compex is the industry benchmark for determining core competency for working in hazardous areas.At...

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Adept Offers Jai's 040 Progressive Scan CamerasTwo new Mini Camera Link (MCL) 0.4-megapixel progressive scan cameras from Jai are now available from Adept Electronic Solutions. The CM-040MCL (monochrome) and CB-040MCL (Bayer colour) cameras are targeted at clients requiring small, high-quality devices with advanced functionality at a cost-effective price. Jai has designed these MCL models for applications that require higher-bandwidth, real-time...

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Servo2go Adds Tachometer Generator To RangeServo2go has added a high-performance DC Tachometer Generator to its range of analogue feedback devices and sensors.Manufactured by Servo-Tek, the CS-7514F-51C tachometer features: low-ripple tach generator 1.5 per cent peak to peak (with 72HKz filter); Gettys motor compatibility 3V/1,000RPM standard - other voltages available; 0.250 diameter stainless-steel shaft; two shaft extensions 0.650in (CS-7561F-51C)...

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Workshop Reviews Photonic Sources And DetectorsThe Scottish Optoelectronics Association, Photonics and Plastic Electronics (PPE) KTN and Optocem have announced that they will host a Photonic Sources and Detectors workshop. The event will be of interest to companies and researchers in the field and everyone will be given an opportunity to contribute. Speakers at the event will summarise recent advances in the field.The event will build on the UV,...

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Voltammetric Device Measures Labile Copper ContentThe Metrohm 797 VA Computrace can be used for the determination of labile copper in sea water. Spectroscopic methods can only determine the total concentrations of metals, but with voltammetry it is possible to differentiate between the different oxidation states of copper. This allows statements to be made about the biological availability and toxicity, making voltammetry an essential tool in environmental...

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GEA Presents Spray And Fluid Bed Drying TechnologyGEA Niro will be exhibiting technologies in the field of spray and fluid bed drying for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and chemical industries at Powtech 2010. The company will be displaying one of its smallest spray dryers, the SDMicro, on its stand. The lab-scale spray dryer is equipped with a two-fluid nozzle for atomisation and can be applied for both water and organic solvent-based formulations....

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Sandvik Focuses On Granulation Systems At PowtechSandvik Process Systems has announced that it will exhibit products this year's Powtech fair. With granulation systems available for applications such as foodstuffs, subcooling melts, thixotropy, abrasive and corrosive products, Sandvik offers a wide ranges of process solutions. Working examples of two steel belt-based granulation systems - the Rotoform 3000 and Rotoform HS (high-speed) models - will...

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Malvern Will Display Zetasizer Range At AnalyticaMalvern Instruments will display products for characterising proteins and other macromolecules at Analytica 2010, which will take place from 23-26 March 2010 in Munich, Germany. These include the Zetasizer range, which employs dynamic and static light scattering to measure size and molecular weight, and the full range of Viscotek advanced gel permeation / size-exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) systems...

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Siemens Enhances Service OfferingSiemens Drives Technology has linked up with a number of industry suppliers and distributors to deliver products and systems faster to customers. Siemens drive train products, which include variable speed drives, induction motors, geared motors and gearboxes, are being offered through established partner companies.Siemens has also increased its service offering and is now providing a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week call-out...

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Bruel And Kjaer Helps To Test Lift Sound QualityOrona has used Bruel and Kjaer's Head and Torso Simulator (HATS), binaural microphones and Pulse sound-quality software to analyse the sound-quality behaviour of its lifts. This equipment allowed it to correlate the sound quality with the different noise sources and to study the most appropriate ways to improve lift comfort. Orona (manufacturer of lifts), Mondragon Goi Eskola Politeknikoa (MGEP [Engineering...

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Imaging Tool Expands Research OpportunitiesThe installation of a Jeol Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA) aims to expand research and educational opportunities for students, faculty and industry in southeastern North Carolina. In January, Jeol completed the installation of its latest EPMA, also known as a microprobe, at the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Center (SENCR-MIC).The state-of-the-art facility opened in...

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Cold-PCR Technology Detects Tumour MutationsTransgenomic has validated the use of its licensed Cold-PCR technology to detect colorectal tumour-associated KRAS mutations that determine efficacy of recently developed therapies. These mutations were detected in plasma samples in which the mutation levels were too low for detection by standard DNA analysis methodologies such as Sanger sequencing. The study, which was performed by Transgenomic's Pharmacogenomics Services Laboratory in Omaha and the company's molecular biology research team in Gaithersburg,...

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Capsugel Launches Xcelolab Powder DispenserCapsugel has announced that the bench-top Xcelolab powder dispenser is now available, offering scientists a rapid and reproducible solution for precise weighing tasks. The Xcelolab dispenser, the latest addition to Capsugel's Xcelodose precision powder micro-dosing range, has been created in response to demand from existing Xcelodose system customers, according to the company. To avoid losing clinical trial manufacturing time, resource and money, pharmaceutical company development teams can now perform...

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NanoKTN Calls For Industrial CASE Award ProposalsThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) has opened the application call for two Industrial Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE). The NanoKTN said the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) awarded it with two Industrial CASE awards for 2010, to provide funding for two PhD studentships. The Industrial CASE awards are allocated by UK research councils and are a way of linking academic research with industrial need.The studentships are supported...

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Pipetboy Pro Pipettor Features White LED LightIntegra Biosciences's Pipetboy Pro is designed for comfortable and error-free pipetting. An integral white LED light in the Pipetboy Pro provides optimal illumination of the area around the pipette, ensuring accurate pipetting and preventing eyestrain even when dispensing liquids out of an opaque centrifuge tube or dark container.The Pipetboy Pro is said to enable the user to dose liquids quickly, accurately...

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Qiagen Acquires Exclusive Licence Of key PI3K GeneQiagen has announced that its DXS subsidiary has acquired the global and exclusive licence for biomarker PI3K from Johns Hopkins University to develop real-time-PCR and endpoint PCR assays. Research has shown that variation in the PI3K gene could be a key biomarker for use as a companion diagnostic with certain cancer treatments. The studies suggest that mutations in the PI3K oncogene are predictive...

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Kontron Server Includes PCI Express FunctionalityUsing the PCI Express Butterfly Backplane, the Kontron Industrial Silent Server (Kiss) 2U may be equipped with up to four PCI Express x4 cards and one PCI Express x16 (PEG) card. The highly integrated 2U industrial server is suitable for complex visualisation and image processing tasks that require the independent operation of up to eight high-definition monitors or the integration of four PCI Express...

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Aaeon Introduces Half-Size CPU ModuleAaeon has released the HSB-945P, a PCI SBC in a half-size form factor and embedded with the Intel Atom N270 to provide multimedia performance and low power consumption. The HSB-945P utilises the Intel 945GSE and ICH7M chipset to support the Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor. The SBC has one 200-pin DDR II SODIMM for system memory up to 1GB.Network communication is achieved with the option of Ethernet devices 10/100Base-T...

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EAO Releases Flush-Mounting SwitchesEAO has launched a low-depth switch range for mounting in shallow and space-restricted areas. The Series 51 is a flush-mounting switch collection that offers a low behind-panel depth of 34mm, including the contact block. The switches are offered in a compact mono-block design for faster mounting and to provide more room for additional system components.The range comprises illuminated pushbuttons, indicators, selector...

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Bluetooth Modules Target Embedded ApplicationsWith the brand Wirelessembedded, Emxys is launching a renewed portfolio of Bluetooth modules specifically targeted to the embedded applications developer community. At the core of this latest promotion are the Uiceblue2 and BTswitch embedded modules. Uiceblue2 is an embedded bluetooth module based in the PIC18F4550 microcontroller and Pearlblue Bluetooth module, also from Wirelessembedded.The device (a new version of the former Uiceblue) is enhanced with this USB PIC micro, which offers the possibility...

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Ecopac Offers High-Density Open-Frame Power SupplyEcopac Power has released its ECO-365 series, an open-frame ultra-high-density power supply with 19W/in power density in a 3in x 5in footprint. The ECO-365 series is a compact and low-profile, medically approved 365W AC/DC power supply that is suitable for applications and designs where space is at a premium.It provides up to 365W with 400 LFM cooling and 200W with convection cooling. The ECO-365...

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Adacore Enhances Gnat Pro Development SoftwareAdacore has announced the latest release of its Gnat Pro Ada development environment. Gnat Pro 6.3 is now available on several new platforms including 64-bit Windows, Windows 7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, VXWorks Mils and PikeOS (Arinc 653). The product incorporates a variety of enhancements, many based on customer feedback, and offers implementation of new Ada 2012 features.Gnat Pro 6.3 works with a number...

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Link Introduces Lynx Coaxial AttenuatorsLink Microtek has expanded its portfolio of Lynx non-ITAR components with a range of low-cost 50-ohm coaxial attenuators covering the frequency range DC to 6GHz. The attenuators are available with SMA or N-type connectors and offer power ratings from 2W to 100W. Apart from the 2W versions, all devices in the range incorporate cooling fins to provide optimum heat dissipation.Particularly suitable for use in communications and radar systems, the Lynx attenuators are said to provide excellent performance, with...

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Test System Simulates LTE Fading ProfilesAeroflex is introducing a one-box test system for mobile phone signal fading simulation to speed up real-world testing of mobile handsets for LTE (Long-Term Evolution) networks. Integrated within the 7100 Series digital radio test set, the new fading simulator option offers RF engineers an inexpensive and reliable baseband tool for signal fading profiling, a requirement for LTE certification. Until now, testing and simulating LTE fading profiles meant buying and cabling together two separate test instruments.By...

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LTM8027 Regulates Output Voltages From 2.5V To 24VLinear Technology has announced the LTM8027, a 4A system-in-a-package DC/DC Umodule regulator capable of operating from a 60V supply without any input protection. The LTM8027 includes the inductor, power switches, switching regulator and all support components in a small 2.6g 15mm x 15mm x 4.32mm land grid array (LGA) plastic package.The device can regulate an output voltage ranging from 2.5V to 24V...

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LED Light Source Aids Close Visual InspectionThe energy-efficient Ring LED light source and magnifier from Waldmann Lighting is suitable for a wide range of applications where precise examination is required. Applications include measuring, testing and quality control in laboratories, production and assembly areas - and other areas requiring close visual inspection.The Ring LED combines a compact design to occupy minimum space with a specially coated,...

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McLennan Releases Miniature B138F GearmotorMcLennan Servo Supplies has brought out a low-cost miniature brushed DC gearmotor from its Italian distribution partner Micro-Motors. The B138F features a durable spur gearbox in a 34mm-diameter moulded-plastic housing with three-point mounting built-in for straightforward installation. A wide range of standard reduction ratios is available, from 12.25:1 to 1470.82:1, with maximum output torque from 1.5...

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KTR Develops Coupling For Measurement And ControlKTR's Countex Coupling is a three-part, backlash-free, torsionally stiff coupling used mainly in measuring and control technology, such as encoders and tachometers. The compact design of the coupling is characterised by its simple assembly, reliable performance and suitability for use in confined spaces. The double cardanic design allows the coupling to compensate for all potential misalignments with...

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Westermo Enhances Wolverine Line-Extruder RangeWestermo Data Communications has expanded and improved its Wolverine range of industrial Ethernet line extenders with the addition of the DDW-225 and an enhanced version of the existing DDW-120. These rugged industrial products form part of Westermo's range of Ethernet SHDSL extenders that are used to establish reliable long-distance, high-speed remote connections between simple and complex Ethernet...

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HSTA And HSTAR Sensors Resist Heat And VibrationMacro Sensors' HSTA and HSTAR LVDT-based linear-position sensors offer the environmental resistance and short-stroke sensor body length for cylinder applications where these are critical. While linear-position sensors were once considered too long for hydraulic applications, the development of new winding techniques, such as computerised layer winding and improved microprocessing, has considerably reduced...

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KINO-QM57A Controls 1080p Digital-Signage PlayerIEI's KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX CPU board includes the socket G CPU socket for Intel Core i7 and i5 processors and the Mobile Intel QM57 Express chipset with Intel Active Management Technology 6.0. The KINO-QM57A is suitable for high-resolution digital signage, surveillance security monitoring and public infotainment applications. The KINO-QM-57 is based on the 32nm Intel Corei7/i5 processor and supports...

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Festo Actuators Offer +/-10 Micron RepeatabilityFesto has brought out an extensive range of ultra-compact precision electric actuators that can be ordered from its online shop. This means that machine designers and builders can now take delivery of positioning actuators offering +/-10 micron repeatability within 24 hours of placing their order. Downloadable PC-based software for dimensioning electromechanical linear axes and electric motors, backed...

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Modified PTFE Can Be Processed As A ThermoplasticA structurally modified PTFE can now be processed as a thermoplastic. This gives designers a new range of freedom and enables hitherto impossible applications for this fluoropolymer.At the same time, part production is more efficient. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high-performance material with a range of properties that have made it particularly suitable for challenging applications. By modifying the polymer, it has become possible to obtain a product, the newly developed Moldflon, that can...

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Piezo Linear Motors Provide 20mm Travel RangesPI has introduced the N-216 Nexline high-load piezo linear motors - ultra-precision nanopositioning actuators that provide travel ranges to 20mm and push/pull forces to 600N (130lb). The operating principle is based on coordinated motion of a number of highly preloaded linear and shear piezo elements acting on a ceramic runner. Nexline Piezowalk drives can be used in ultra-precision manufacturing and...

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Objet Geometries To Exhibit Connex350 3D PrinterObjet Geometries will showcase its latest 3D printer, the Connex350, at two customer events in France in March. Illustrating the benefits of high-performance rapid-prototyping technology, the 'A vitesse grand V' events will be hosted at Le Mans 24-hour circuit (9 March) and Actua GT Driving (11 March) in Lyon. The Connex350 maintains the Connex range's ability to produce 3D models by simultaneously...

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