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Articles in April, 2006 issue of Design News

• Harder ceramic armor: a proprietary process boosts the hardness of boron carbide.
  by Ogando, Joseph
• Taylor devices offers new miniature Uni-Shok[R] 30 and Uni-Shok[R] 50.(PRODUCT MART)
• Time-to-digital converter: digital time conversion at high resolution.(ELECTRONICS)
• 310/410 series solenoid valves: reliability in a small package.(FLUID POWER)
• Award the doers.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Ruback, Stephen
• The case of the martyred mulcher: a mulcher at a recycling facility caught fire. The question was "why?".(True Stories)
  by Boyajian, Myron J.
• RoHS-complaint adapter: available in three pitch centers.(ELECTRONICS)(Brief article)
• Hybrid Honda Fit about to go mainstream.(low cost hybrid car from Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
• Gap filler 3500S35: industry-leading performance and softness.(MATERIALS)
• Thermocouple module: USB-based.(ELECTRONICS)
• Drop the alias: unbelievably useful info on data measurement, collection, and analysis from the test expert.
  by Titus, Jon
• Terrapin G nano-hardcoats: tougher, but still clear and flexible.(MATERIALS)(Brief article)
• Processor mesh architecture: new standard.
• Digital readout system: easy to see.(product introduction)(Brief article)
• Linear stages: low cost.(MOTION CONTROL)(Brief article)
• Factories focus on sharing data: more collaboration creates new demands.
  by Costlow, Terry
• Iglide plastic bearings: improve film production industry.(MOTION CONTROL)
• FMsoft design software: three modules.(COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS)
• Twin rod air cylinders: cheaper but precise linear motion.(FLUID POWER)
• Words to the wise.(Readers Sound Off)
  by Waite, D.
• Gas metering valve: direct-acting.(FLUID POWER)(South Bend Controls Inc)(Brief article)
• Composite wear reductions: coatings promise to protect carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics.
  by Ogando, Joseph
• New and notable product design.(product information)
  by Frank, Randy
• Linafoam backing material: designed to be durable.(MATERIALS)
• Hollow shaft encoder: dual output option.(ELECTRONICS)
• Lab tests Interoperability of RapidIO chips.(HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS DEVELOPER CONFERENCE)
• Acrylic adhesive tape: combines acrylic and rubber-based systems.(MATERIALS)
• ADAM modules: high power relay output.
• Shock absorber: high cycle.(product introduction)(Brief article)
• FlashDrop AC drives: change drive parameters without powering up unit.
  by Presher, Al
• The gadget freak files case #83: William played a mean game of go fish!
• Datalogging level transducers: with pressure formatting and compensation.(ELECTRONICS)
• Hot oil system series solution: without a nitrogen purge.(FLUID POWER)
• Addicts among US.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Edwards, Kirk D., Jr.
• Withstanding the elements with FEA: here are three basic steps to quickly and easily model a large flat area, with few supports exposed to multiple wind loads, using ALGOR FEA software.(Finite Element Analysis)
  by Cook, Richard
• Platform support: analyze faster.(COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS)
• Faster, cheaper, better: a trio of rapid prototyping system improvements.(prototyping systems from Stratasys Inc. and Arcam AB)
• "Hands-free" redefined.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Prabhakar, Jay
• Position sensor: large measurement bandwidth.(ELECTRONICS)
• Quick custom optical networks: configurable network, using software-controlled physical layers, saves time testing host-bus adapter cards.
  by Rowe, Martin
• RMClink ActiveX control and .net assembly: direct motion-control access from your PC.(WEB RESOURCES)(Brief article)
• Controller: with onboard 8-bit ADC.
• Linear motor drive system: with breakaway feature.(MOTION CONTROL)(Cincinnati Inc)(Brief article)
• Warning: this contains ***ilating content.(MY VIEW)
  by Field, Karen Auguston
• Reusable RTOS aims for military, avionics: could cut months from design of aerospace displays and navigation systems.
  by Murray, Charles J.
• Belt-driven slide: greater shear strength, smaller unit pressure.(MOTION CONTROL)
• PRO 555 solderless breadboard: user-repairable at an affordable price.(ELECTRONICS)
• Hydraulic linear actuators: added strength through a novel approach.(FLUID POWER)
• Ford's way behind.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Fiebich, John
• Two- and three-way valves: captured seal construction.(FLUID POWER)(Humphrey Products Co)(Brief article)
• Multiple three-phase inverter control uses a single DSP: increased processing power and peripheral capability target multiple motor applications.(Digital Signal Processors)
  by Mohammed, Arefeen
• Toshiba builds RoHS-ready laptop for Wal-Mart.(Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Restriction on Harzardous Substances)(Brief article)
• Ceramabond 503: gets stronger the hotter it gets.(MATERIALS)
• Sensors: for severe environments.(ELECTRONICS)
• Make easy music.(HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS DEVELOPER CONFERENCE)
• Uni-form epoxy preforms: an alternative to liquid epoxy.(MATERIALS)
• Video Test Instrument: increased speeds.
• Bipolar chopper drive: easy set up.(product introduction)(Brief article)
• Linear actuators: speed time-to-market.(MOTION CONTROL)(OEM instrument manufacturers )(Brief article)
• Tool steel alternatives: new mold construction materials can boost mold life and productivity.(MATERIALS)
• Somebody's watching you.(MY VIEW)
  by Field, Karen Auguston
• 6U VMEbus board: tough, low-power board.(ELECTRONICS)
• Moisture analyzers: stronger, with lower detection levels.(FLUID POWER)
• Capitalism--friend or foe?(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Morris, Daniel C.
• Torque limiter: zero backlash.
• Single-board computer: with 32 Mbytes Flash.(COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS)
• Making a federal case: thanks to great sealing technology, the papers that define this country are safe again.(encasement for historic archive photographs)(Cover story)
  by Sharke, Paul
• Fun in the lab.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Conzo, Louis A., II
• Sound meters: low range display.(ELECTRONICS)
• Microsoft serves up IP protection for embedded world: offers patent infringement indemnification to mobile-device makers.(Intellectual property)
  by Murray, Charles J.
• Application Corner: company's products help its customers.(WEB RESOURCES)
• USB device: fourteen-bit version.(ELECTRONICS)(Measurement Computing Corp)(Brief article)
• Linear drive: three-phase.(MOTION CONTROL)(Trust Automation)(Brief article)
• Strengthening step motor lead attachment: adhesive attaches wires for improved ruggedness and durability.(Brief article)
• Keep on trucking: electrically-powered forklift trucks maneuver in tighter spaces.(MOTION CONTROL)
  by Frank, Randy
• Precision orifices and filters.(PRODUCT MART)
• Power distribution units: reliable power distribution at a lower price.(ELECTRONICS)
• Model 209 mass Flo-sensors: a wide range of gas measurement.(FLUID POWER)
• What's old is new again.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
  by Manning, Paul
• Tackling large assemblies: Inventor 11 moves upward with more features and capabilities.(Autodesk Inc. introduces graphics software)
  by Costlow, Terry

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