Pushbutton switches feature overmold actuator
April 8, 2013 3:16 pm | Apem Components | Product Releases | CommentsAPEM introduces its AV Series pushbutton switches with an overmold actuator. Complementing APEM’s line of pushbutton switches, the AV Series is ideally suited for applications pertaining to security panels, public kiosks, vending machines, ATM machines, handicap access control panels, and heavy hydraulic lift equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Push Button | ElectromechanicalABC switch enables the user to access three 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT5e networks for each channel
April 8, 2013 11:35 am | Electro Standards Laboratories | Product Releases | CommentsElectro Standards Laboratories announces the Model 9462 5-channel CAT5e RJ45 A/B/C switch. This manually operated switch features independent switching in a slim rackmount configuration. The Model 9462 enables the user to access three 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT5e networks for each channel.
LISTED UNDER: Rotary
4 mm micro motor and gearhead delivers up to 1.0 W nominal power
April 2, 2013 2:06 pm | Product Releases | Commentsmaxon motor introduces the EC4, a 4 mm diameter brushless DC motor and gearhead. The typical issue found with micro drives of this size is the output power is too low for the application requirements because of the physical limitations. maxon increased the performance of this tiny motor using the latest winding technology....
LISTED UNDER: Brushless DC
Switch series features bifurcated contact for increased electrical reliability and consistent performance
April 2, 2013 1:33 pm | C&K Components | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has expanded its surface-mount DIP switch series to include an ultra-miniature 1-position version for hand-held and portable electronic devices. Featuring a bifurcated contact for increased electrical reliability and consistent performance, the half-pitch TDA Series DIP switches are process-sealed for surface-mount soldering and washable-processing.
LISTED UNDER: High Voltage
Solderless LED mounting process delivers rugged illuminated SMT tactile switch for sensitive applications
March 22, 2013 2:48 pm | C&K Components | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has developed a new series of illuminated tact switches that combines consistent light output with excellent tactile feel and clear audible haptic confirmation. The K8 Series illuminated tactile switch offers several unique features and design elements, including a constant illumination cone.
LISTED UNDER: Optical
IP65 industrial-grade servo motors ideal for use in harsh industrial applications
March 20, 2013 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsPITTMAN Motors offers IP65 industrial-grade servo motors that are ideal for use in harsh industrial applications. The PITTMAN AB Series brushless servo motors are offered in three different NEMA frame sizes and various stack lengths to accommodate a wide range of industrial applications.
LISTED UNDER: Brushless
Motorized rotary stages include accuracy to 20 arc seconds
March 13, 2013 4:28 pm | Aerotech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAGR series motorized rotary stages provide significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance over previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. They address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses, in a robust and economical package.
LISTED UNDER: Rotary
Planetary gears include output torques ratings range from 3.0 to 15 N-m
March 11, 2013 3:18 pm | Applied Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Motion Products announces their new PG series of inexpensive planetary gears. Custom designed for use with their new line of brushless DC motors, their first model is available in 42 mm diameter with as many as three gear stages and a wide variety of reduction ratios ranging from 3.65:1 to 393:1.
LISTED UNDER: Brushless DC
Anti-vandal switch offers both dot and ring illumination options
March 11, 2013 1:47 pm | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch announces new features for the popular PV6 anti-vandal switch. This tamper-resistant switch is used in many applications, including those accessible to the public, and those requiring a sleek design. It offers both dot and ring illumination options and is rated to IP65 standards.
LISTED UNDER: Safety
Switches feature operating temperature down to -40°C
March 6, 2013 4:55 pm | Crouzet Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCrouzet's precision snap-action limit switches range now has a version available with an operating temperature down to -40°C and a scraper seal.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature
Metal pushbutton switch radiates white ring
February 27, 2013 4:46 pm | Schurter Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSCHURTER expanded its MSM Series metal pushbutton switch to include a version with white ring and point illumination. Existing color options include red, green, yellow and blue. The series also expands its range of integrated resistor options to include
LISTED UNDER: Push Button
Ultra-broadband directional couplers cover the frequency range of 1.0 GHz to 40.0 GHz
February 13, 2013 9:53 am | Krytar | Product Releases | CommentsKRYTAR announces the continued expansion of its line of directional couplers with the addition of two new models offering 20 dB Nominal Coupling over the ultra-broadband frequency range of 1.0 to 40.0 GHz, each in a single, compact and lightweight package.
LISTED UNDER: Directional
Ultra-broadband directional couplers cover the 1.0 to 40.0 GHz frequency band
February 11, 2013 2:44 pm | Krytar | Product Releases | CommentsKRYTAR, Inc. announces the continued expansion of its line of directional couplers with the addition of two new models offering 6 dB Nominal Coupling over the ultra-broadband frequency range of 1.0 to 40.0 GHz, each in a single, compact and lightweight package.
LISTED UNDER: Directional
Door interlock switches designed for commercial applications
February 11, 2013 2:18 pm | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced it has expanded its portfolio of Relialign door interlock switches with a version designed specifically for commercial applications, the Commercial Door Interlock Switch, CDI Series. This new device is Honeywell’s alternative to large, installation-intensive interlocks and OEM custom-made products.
LISTED UNDER: CurrentZero4All provides glimpse into changing electronics industry
February 11, 2013 10:35 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsIn one of the biggest business stories of this still-young year, the Dutch manufacturing company Philips recently announced the sale of its long-running consumer electronics division to the Japanese company Funai Electric. The news of the sale was an immediate hit with investors; Philips' stock values rose by two percent overnight.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
