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Articles in April, 2006 issue of Design News
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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)
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Award the doers.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Words to the wise.(Readers Sound Off)
by Waite, D. - Gas metering valve: direct-acting.(FLUID POWER)(South Bend Controls Inc)(Brief article)
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Composite wear reductions: coatings promise to protect carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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"Hands-free" redefined.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
by Prabhakar, Jay - Position sensor: large measurement bandwidth.(ELECTRONICS)
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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)
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Warning: this contains ***ilating content.(MY VIEW)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Fun in the lab.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
by Conzo, Louis A., II - Sound meters: low range display.(ELECTRONICS)
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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)
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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)
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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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