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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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....
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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.
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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.
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