Celsum Technologies Limited
Leicester LE1 5XY   United Kingdom
Jan 16, 2009 Transmission probe SWOPP03C has polished sapphire lens sealed into 316 stainless steel body, offering chemically inert, abrasion-resistant interface to material under test. Along with 2,040°C melting point and 0.17-5.5 micron optical transmission range, sapphire is trigonal crystal of aluminum oxide that has Young's Modulus of 330 GPa and shear modulus of circa 150 GPa. Probe comes with 600 micron internal glass fiber and permits measurements at pressures to 10,000 psi and 400°C.

Ripley Lighting Controls
West Columbia, SC 29171
Jan 16, 2009 Offered as integrated twist-lock photocontrol, PhotoClock® also incorporates radio receiver for continual synchronization with national atomic clock (NIST). This achieves precise time of day control for outdoor lighting while also providing turn-on at dusk and turn-off at dawn functionality. Solution addresses directives that concern areas of conserving energy, minimizing light pollution/trespass, and maintaining nighttime safety.

Ruger Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, OH 44139
Jan 16, 2009 Featuring totally welded fabrication, manual and full power floor cranes have structural tubing with ¼-½ in. wall thickness and may also be custom-engineered. Standard lifting capacities range from 2,000-6,000 lb, and construction accommodates continuous industrial use in pharmaceutical manufacturing, cleanroom, electronics manufacturing, and food processing applications. Lubricated casters make cranes capable of navigating standard door openings, narrow aisles, and elevators.

Taylor Tools
Denver, CO 80239
Jan 16, 2009 Developed exclusively for use with Taylor CaCl Test Kits, pocket-sized slide calculator determines Calcium Chloride concrete moisture emissions. By aligning number of hours exposed with gain in weight, calculator immediately yields pounds of moisture emitted over 1,000 sq ft in 24 hours.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.
Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Jan 16, 2009 Belt-driven Model MXB-U features unguided carriage system that is capable of accelerations up to 1,200 in./sec², making actuator suited for automated assembly, milling, or work center positioning of externally guided parts. With Endurance Technology^SM and low guide plate height, rodless actuator handles most demanding motion control applications.

Rencol
Bristol   United Kingdom
Jan 16, 2009 With square cross-section, threaded bushes are designed for press fit mounting into box section tubing for use with leveling feet. Impact-resistant nylon products are fitted with nickel-plated brass inserts as standard or stainless steel inserts as option. Supplied in matt black finish (standard), sizes range from 30 x 30 mm to 60 x 60 mm with standard wall thickness for use with mounting tubes from 1.5-4.0 mm. Available thread sizes include M8, M10, M12, M14, M16, and M20.

Luxo Corporation
Elmsford, NY 10523
Jan 16, 2009 Intended for use with binocular and trinocular microscopes, Dimmable LED-High Output Ring Light features 80 LEDs that draw 18 W of energy while producing up to 5,800 ft candles at 4.5 in. working distance. LEDs are distributed among 2 concentric rings of lights and are controlled via 8 quadrant switches. Color temperature of 6,000°K, combined with dimming to 15% output, makes ring light suited for inspection of circuit boards, surface cracks and defects, welds, and solder joints.

PowerGate LLC
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jan 16, 2009 Housed in SMD package, TES-1 Series consists of 18 models with input voltages of 5, 12, or 24 Vdc and single or dual outputs ranging from 5-15 Vdc. Devices feature ±10% input range, I/O isolation of 1,500 Vdc, and operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C. Qualified for lead-free reflow solder processes, converters comply with RoHS and IPC J-STD-020D soldering standard. Applications include ground loop elimination and voltage isolation in digital interfaces.

Cole Hersee Co.
Boston, MA 02127 2467
Jan 16, 2009 Smart Battery Isolator 48525/48530 prevents loads on auxiliary battery from draining starting battery, regardless of alternator type. Available in 85 and 200 A versions, product reduces charging system workload by not connecting to auxiliary battery until primary battery is charged to 13.2 V. This minimizes strain on charging components, and no diode efficiency losses occur during use. Product also allows bi-directional charging from alternator or other power chargers/converters.

Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.
Thornwood, NY 10594-1939
Jan 16, 2009 Suited for materials research, LSM 700 measures fine roughness and soft surfaces. Combination of fluorescence and reflection techniques enables precision examination of semiconductors, metal, glass, and polymers with high information content. Design, optimized for reproducibility of measured values, permits precise capture of 3D topography or determination of finest roughness without damaging surface.

Fri, 16 Jan 2009

...Record-Setting Patent Year, Robust Rovers and More.

Thu, 15 Jan 2009

As global organizations face the current turbulent economy, the prospects of supply chain disruptions on a global scale become more frightening. Yet with any challenges there come opportunities. Here are some of the top emerging trends to watch for in 2009.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009

With Americans driving less, the federal government has been unable to generate enough revenue from gasoline taxes to keep pace with the cost of highway construction and repair. A Congress-appointed commission is proposing a tax hike to make up for lost revenue.

Tue, 13 Jan 2009

Global automotive sales are down, and nearly half of Americans say they are going to delay a new car purchase. Why are so many of us not buying a new car? Perhaps because there is nothing wrong with the old one.

Mon, 12 Jan 2009

...Budget Deficit Continues to Rise, Unemployment Soars So High that Filing Systems Crash, Indian Outsourcing Firm Confesses to Fraud and More.

Papers Needed for ASTM Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems

ASTM International
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959  
January 16, 2009 - ASTM International is inviting paper submissions for 30th Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Regulations and Innovation, to be held October 20-22, 2009. Participants can submit preliminary abstracts by May 22, 2009 and will be notified of acceptance by June 26. With Dr. P. V. Shah of the EPA as keynote speaker, the event will feature presentations on biopesticides, drift reduction, and development of multiactive formulations as well as industry commentary.

'Two-Faced' Bioacids Put a New Face on Carbon Nanotube Self-Assembly

National Institute of Standards & Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070  
January 16, 2009 - A study by NIST and Rice University found a process that enables carbon nanotubes to self-assemble in rows. Advantageous to emerging electronic/materials technologies, nanotubes have been ineffectively created using solvents and DNA. NIST researchers found that bile acid, having a 2-faced geometry with opposing reactions to water, forms hollow rods that house rod-shaped nanotubes. While more development is needed, study gives recipe to create aligned arrangements of individual carbon nanotubes.

Super Sensitive Gas Detector Goes Down the Nanotubes

National Institute of Standards & Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070  
January 16, 2009 - Titled "Fabrication and Gas Sensing Performance of Parallel Assemblies of Metal Oxide Nanotubes Supported by Porous Aluminum Oxide Membranes," NIST paper describes method of creating gas detectors sensitive enough to some day register gas emissions from single cells. The sensor's sensitivity is derived from responses of gas interacting with nanotube interiors. This could provide a way to determine if drugs or nanoparticles harm cells or to study how cells communicate.

Insights into Polymer Film Instability Could Aid High Tech Industries

National Institute of Standards & Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070  
January 16, 2009 - While exploring the properties of polymer formation, NIST scientists have determined that temperature can play a decisive role in determining which of two competing processes - crystallization and dewetting - will dominate when semicrystalline polymer film hardens, thereby granting qualitatively different properties to finished film. This discovery could improve methods of creating stable crystalline films that are widely used in electronics applications.

George E. Totten, Ph.D., Receives Charles B. Dudley Medal from ASTM International

ASTM International
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959  
January 16, 2009 - In addition to commemorating ASTM's first president, Charles B. Dudley Medal Award honors research that leads to standardization and extends knowledge in field of interest to Society, and recognizes meritorious contributions to Society publications. Dr. George E. Totten, President of G.E. Totten and Associates LLC in Seattle, WA received award for his work as editor of ASTM publication, Manual 37, Fuels and Lubricants Handbook: Technology, Properties, Performance and Testing.

Announcing Results-Based Pricing and Equipment Lease Options

Tara Technologies Selected By Honeywell Aerospace to Supply A350 XWB Accumulator

Jungheinrich's Conceptual Ride-On Pallet Truck Makes Its North American Debut At Promat 2009

Solid State High Power Compact Amplifiers

Hotel and Resort Amenities Servicing the Hospitality Industry

API Nanotronics Reports Second Quarter Results

AVX Corporation Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call

BorgWarner Announces Joint Venture with 12 Chinese OEMs to Produce Dual Clutch Transmission Modules

Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2008 Financial Results on January 26, 2009

KEMET Announces Date for the December 2008 Quarterly Earnings Release

PennEngineering® Acquires 3V Fasteners Company, Inc.

Nicholson Acquires Terra Drilling

ATS Automation Finalizes Sale of Precision Components Group

Illinois Tool Works Acquires GSE Scale Systems

Sigma-Aldrich Acquires Seppro® Depletion Technology from GenWay Biotech

MAXPRO® Technologies Appoints Mark Maloney National Field Sales Manager

The Answers Just Keep Coming: Additional Columbia Steel Crusher Wear Parts Engineers Join "Ask the Experts" Online

ANSI Appoints Michael Petosa as Vice President of Information Technology

Ken Morton Joins Tridak(TM) as Dispense Systems Engineer

Kemet Announces Changes in Its Tantalum Business Group

Roll Restoring Tool Demonstrated Online

New Stainless Steel Flyer

Malvern Kicks off 2009 with New Series of Laser Diffraction Masterclasses

PlastiVac, Inc. Announces New Digital Brochure

Edmund Optics® New 2009 Master Source Book: The Extensive Resource for Filters