Through the use of advanced CNC machine technology, Otto Bock manufacturers prosthetic and orthotic devices, making substantial improvements to its production. Working in cooperation with Bornemann, it produced a series of machines, two of which currently produce prostheses and seat cushions in the Otto Bock facility in Plymouth, Minn.. From here, the company markets these

Cognex announced the Cognex Industrial Camera (CIC) series, a new line of GigE Vision digital industrial cameras designed for easy integration with VisionPro and CVL vision software. The first four models of the CIC series are compact (29mm x 29mm), monochrome, area scan cameras designed to address the most popular combinations of resolution, speed and pricing in

Ultrachem has developed a new line of high-performance synthetic lubricants – the Chemlube Plus Series – designed to be used in a wide variety of rotary screw and rotary vane compressors. True universal lubricants, the Chemlube Plus Series is fully compatible with most OEM Rotary Screw compressor oils and can be used to top off

WAGO Corporation’s picoMAX and picoMAX eCOM Pluggable Connector Systems are certified UL 1059 and 1977, CB (Certification Body) and CSA. These international certifications confirm the all-new design’s technical properties as connector and terminal block components. picoMAX can bolster machines worldwide with up to 20g vibration-resistance and absolute connection integrity in operating temperatures to +125°C. It

Forty-five yrs ago, Gordon Moore predicted that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit would double every 18 months or so. The approximation predicted that the amounts...

The addition of a broad range of hydraulics products and the recent release of Rexroth’s Fit4Filter app for iPhone and Android mobile devices add considerable new options to...

Rogers Corporation will highlight several of its high quality printed circuit board (PCB) materials at the upcoming 2013 IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS). This event takes place June 4-6 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA. Rogers’ Advanced Circuit Materials representatives will be on hand at exhibition booth #1459. In addition, John Coonrod,

For 4- to 15-inch displays from cell phones to monitors, a new Loctite Primer and Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive (LOCA) combination from Henkel Corporation cures in less than 90 minutes in shadowed areas where light cannot penetrate during UV cure processes. Formulated for direct bonding, Loctite 7389 Primer and Loctite 3196PR LOCA provide a solution

Last month, we looked at how smearing contributes to bearing failure. This month we will examine surface distress, an issue that bearing manufacturer SKF covers in some of...

AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes the Konnect-It line of terminal blocks and accessories. Konnect-It single-level terminal blocks handle cur­rents up to 175A, accept a wide range of wiring sizes from 26 AWG to 2/0 AWG and have a 100kA SCCR rating. Prices start at $30 for a 100-pack and are available in a variety of

Smalley Steel Ring Company announces the release of the new Linear Spring Series. The new Linear Springs offer a selection of spring loads that react along a straight line, as opposed to a conventional spring that fits in a circular cavity. This means a linear spring may be located in an axial direction but providing

SCHURTER has developed a new IEC C20 appliance inlet for efficient printed circuit board mounting. The GSP4 appliance inlet can be easily sandwiched between split enclosures and tested before it is installed in the equipment. Stabilizing posts provide quick snap-in assembly to the PCB. A version with screw mount stabilizers is also available. The new

Traditionally, work in sewers is conducted both above and below ground, with crews opening manholes and descending into the sewers, thus causing road closures and traffic jams. But...

Here’s a recent note from Kai Backman, Founder & CEO of Tinkercad.  You may have heard that, briefly, Tinkercad was going to be discontinued as a CAD tool. ...

A lot of commentary about jobless recovery recently.  It brings to mind many comments from politicians campaging for election.  They are going to bring jobs back to America....

Formlabs announced that it is now shipping its Form 1 Desktop stereolithography 3D printer. Noted the company blog, “We are proud to say that today we shipped the...

The 5R7-001-HS, high-powered, temperature controller is mounted on a heat sink that creates a seamless transition between heating and cooling devices. As it serves as the commander of...

J.W. Winco announced it now offers GN 313 Spring Bolts, in metric sizes.  Versions with or without pull knob are available, as well as with or without internal thread in the plunger pin. The plunger pin in these RoHS-complaint spring bolts does not protrude in the inoperative position.  It can be operated manually via the

By Conor McKenna, SPW Contributor You hear this story pretty regularly in the U.S. market: a solar sponsor develops a ‘good’ project with all the necessary boxes checked: Site control, a signed PPA, an interconnection agreement and permits well under way. The developer has found a buyer at a given acceptable price, and the developer

Omega introduces its new series of heaters with black ceran glass as the emitter face. The maximum emitter face temperature is 1600 degrees F or 870 degrees C. The output wavelength is between 2.5 and 6 Microns and three watt densities are available: 10, 15, and 20W/ln2. Ideal for automotive, manufacturing and plastics industry. OMEGA