Control platform enables automation of laboratory and light industrial manufacturing applications
February 8, 2013 10:26 am | Aerotech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAerotech’s new Ensemble LAB control platform makes it easier than ever to automate laboratory and light industrial manufacturing applications. The full-color touch-screen display enables quick access to all the core functionality while providing deep contrast and exceptional readability....
LISTED UNDER: ComputerRenesas earnings update
February 8, 2013 9:26 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsStruggling Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp. on Friday widened its fiscal 2012 group net loss projection to 176 billion yen from an earlier 150 billion yen due to sluggish chip demand amid the stagnant global economy.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
Motors designed for large diameter direct drive projects
February 7, 2013 4:56 pm | Applimotion, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsApplimotion routinely scales its LARC motors (Linear Arc) for large diameter applications greater than 1 meter diameter. The modular nature of these motors allows them to integrate with large assemblies for scanning, imaging, and metrology applications where size requirements take priority over high torque requirements.
LISTED UNDER: BrushlessSony earnings update
February 7, 2013 11:57 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSony Corp. on Thursday reported a group net loss of 50.87 billion yen in the April to December period, compared to a wider loss of 201.45 billion yen a year earlier, and retained its outlook to return to profitability for the full year through March, reflecting the effects of restructuring efforts and the weakening yen.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesHaier to set up R&D center in Saitama
February 7, 2013 11:40 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsHaier Group Corp., a leading Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer, plans to establish a research and development center in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, possibly in 2014, company officials said Thursday.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSamsung phone battery catches fire, injures man
February 7, 2013 11:36 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSouth Korean fire officials say a man suffered burns after the battery from a Samsung smartphone caught fire in his trouser pocket. Officials at Bupyeong Fire Station in Incheon city said Wednesday the lithium-ion battery was not in the phone when it caught fire. Such batteries are quick to charge but prone to overheating.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesDouble break switch features operating temperature of -40°C to -55°C
February 4, 2013 2:08 pm | Crouzet Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCrouzet offers a low-temperature, double-break switch with operating temperature -40°C to -55°C and an explosion proof option. It includes an operating temperature down to -40°C and down to -55°C on request.
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DC motors intended for positioning applications with tight mechanical dimensions
February 4, 2013 1:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe voice coil actuators also known as linear DC motors are the simplest type of electric motors to operate. The non-commuted motor construction increases reliability with no cogging. The direct coupling of the motor to the load allows for fast acceleration / deceleration and high speed operation with zero backlash.
LISTED UNDER: DC
LTE Tx/Rx switches designed for smartphones and tablets
January 31, 2013 2:35 pm | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks is pleased to unveil five LTE Tx/Rx switches for smartphones and tablets. The SKY13414-485LF, SKY13415-485LF, SKY13416-485LF, SKY13417-485LF and SKY13418-485LF main/diversity antenna switches cover SP4T through SP8T, and allow up to eight bands of WCDMA/LTE.
LISTED UNDER: AntennaPanasonic announces 360° Panoramic Dome cameras
January 31, 2013 11:53 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPanasonic, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions for a wide variety of markets including education, food services and healthcare, as well as enterprises and government agencies, today announced the general availability of its i-PRO SmartHD 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
Encoders designed for small applications
January 30, 2013 9:44 am | Automation Direct | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect has added a series of Koyo miniature encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products, providing a cost-effective solution for size-limited applications.The TRD-MX series light-duty encoders feature a small body with 25mm diameter and 29mm depth. Constructed with a 4mm diameter solid shaft, the series offers resolutions from 100 to 1,024 pulses per revolution
LISTED UNDER: RotaryResidents near Chinese e-waste site face greater cancer risk
January 23, 2013 11:45 am | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsResidents living near an e-waste recycling site in China face elevated risks of lung cancer, according to a recent study co-authored by Oregon State University researchers. Electronic trash, such as cell phones, computers and TVs, is often collected in dumps in developing countries and crudely incinerated to recover precious metals...
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
Pressure switches available with two million life cycle rating, IP67 environmental sealing
January 22, 2013 12:00 pm | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell introduced its Pressure Switches, High Pressure Premium, HPS Series, the only pressure switches available in the industry with a two million life cycle rating, IP67 environmental sealing, and multiple port and termination options that improve equipment uptime,
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Servo controller designed for control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 Watts
January 15, 2013 9:05 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | Commentsmaxon’s new ESCON 36/3 EC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller designed for efficient control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 Watts. The ESCON 36/3 EC has excellent control properties and a very fast digital current controller with a large bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control.
LISTED UNDER: Servo
DMX Decoder includes scrambled pulse width modulation technology
January 14, 2013 4:54 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEnvironmentalLights.com recently added a 24 Channel (3 Amps per Channel) DMX Decoder to their Studio Series of DMX controllers and decoders. This new addition allows for greater design flexibility, higher load capacities, and includes the newest scrambled pulse width modulation (S-PWM) technology.
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