New Products

ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL

Flash Microcontrollers

The 28-pin PIC16F870 and 40-/44-pin PIC 16F871 flash microcontrollers (MCUs) allow engineers who are using smaller, 18-pin MCUs to download codes without software modification. Pricing in 1,000-unit quantities for the 28-pin SDIP industrial temperature version is $3.34 each, and $3.67 each for the 40-pin SDIP industrial temperature version. Microchip Technology Inc., 2355 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ, 85224-6199. (480) 786-7668. www.microchip.com.

Photoelectric Sensor

ColorSight Series 9000 Photoelectric Sensor provides true color detection and inspection for color-coding applications. It recognizes different color-coded labels used for parts distribution. Allen-Bradley, 2 Executive Drive, Chelmsford, MA. 01824. (978) 441-9500. www.ab.com.

Power Window Control System

The anti-pinch power window control system features an electronic control unit and sensing unit packaged together. This saves on cost, weight and space. Omron Automotive Electronics Inc., 30600 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 250, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. (248) 539-4700. E-mail: automarketing@omron.com.www.omronauto.com.

Trixial Accelerometer

The Model 356A70 Triaxial Accelerometer features three miniature, coaxial, electrical connectors for convenient removable and replaceable cables. It is capable of operating in temperatures up to 495E Shock and Vibration Sensors (SVS) Division of PCB Piezotronics Inc., 3425 Walden Ave., Depew, NY 14043-2495. (888) 6844)013. E-mail: svssales@pcb.com www.pcb.com.

MANUFACTURING

2MA Cylinder

The 2MA Cylinder with a linear position sensor is desired for hydraulic or pneumatic applications. Parker claims it senses a piston's position in relation to its stroke to the nearest one-thousandth of an inch. It is available with the piston position-sensing device in bore sizes from 2 to 8 inches. Parker Cylinder Division, 500 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL. 60016. (847) 298-2400. E-mail: Cylmktg@parker.com www.parker.com/cylinder.

Nytemp Fastener

The Nytemp processed fastener is self-locking at temperatures up to 450F. The fastener does not require drilling or milling, and is unaffected by materials including water, anti-freeze, gasoline or motor oil. Nylock Fastener Corp., 15260 Hallmark Drive, Macomb, MI 48042-4007. (800) 791-7101. www.nylok.com.

Planetary Gearhead

The UltraTRUE Size 220 Planetary Gearhead delivers a torque capacity of more than 48,000 in.-lb. (4,000 ft.-lb.). Thomson says this gearhead is ideal for assembly line workstations. Thomson Industries Inc., 2 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. (631) 467-8000. Email: gearheads@thomsonmail.com www.thomsonindustries.com.

E-Z Triflex Cable Carriers

The E-Z Triflex cable carriers are able to move in three different directions for complex motion in confined spaces, including robotic applications. The E-Z carriers feature a crossbar design that allows cables and hoses to be pressed directly into the carrier with no tools necessary. Igus Inc., P.O. Box 14349, East Providence, RI 02914. (800) 521-2747. Email: Webmaster@igus.com www.igus.com.

Rod Sealing System

The SYS-MH R21 rod sealing system is designed to provide superior, water-resistant, durable sealing in harsh applications. Merkel Fredenberg says it is easy to install, operates at speeds up to 100 ft. per minute and is available in a full range of sizes. Merkel Freudenberg, 5375 Naiman Parkway, Cleveland, OH. 44139. (440) 248-2660. E-mail: mail@merkelfreudenberg.com

Analog Sensors

The Superprox Model XM906A-7-STS series sensors feature a stainless steel housing and analog output in harsh environments. They measure, monitor and control the positions of moving objects within a sensing range of 120mm to 1.0m. Hyde Park Electronics Inc., 1875 Founders Drive, Dayton, OH. 45420-4017. (937) 252-2121. E-mall: hydepark@hpsensors.com www.hpsensors.com.

SMD Trimmer

The Bourns Model 3361 is a surface mount device (SMD) trimming potentiometer especially designed for high temperature environments. It is priced at $0.44 per piece in quantifies of 10,000. Bourns Inc., 1200 Columbia Ave., Riverside, CA 92507. (909) 781-5142. E-mail: darryl_craft@bourns.com www.bourns.com.

SOFTWARE & COMPUTER TOOLS

Spectrum 1000 Software

Spectrum 1000 software is a Windows-based materials management system software designed for high-throughput applications. It can manage a manual work zone and multiple automated work zones simultaneously. It incorporates and Oracle database that reduces the demand placed on an organization's host/ERP system. White Systems Inc., P.O. Box 100, 30 Boright Ave., Kenilworth, NJ. 07033. (908) 27245700. E-mail: white@ifu.net. www.whitesystems.com.

DAQ Designer 2000

DAQ Designer 2000 is a free CD that helps engineers interactively configure custom measurement systems. It can recommend real-time data acquisition and motion control hardware and software, in addition to signal conditioning, computer-based instruments and instrument controllers, and image acquisition hardware and software. National Instruments, 11500 N. Mopac Expwy., Austin TX 78759-3504. (800) 258-7022. E-mall: info@ni.com.www.ni.com.

Data exchange Navigator

Data exchange Navigator (DXN) is a data conversion tool for concurrent engineering and collaborative design and manufacturing applications. It allows engineers to examine and manipulate product structures, use a scaleable overview window to traverse large assemblies, extract subsets of a product structure to create new structures, and modify a structure using cut-and-paste options. Theorem Solutions Inc., 6279 Tri-Ridge Blvd., Suite 220, Loveland, OH 45140. (513) 5761100. E-mail: teamusa@theoremusa.com, www.theorem-usa.com

TESTING

Pressure Points

Pressurex Pressure Point tactile force indicating films are applicable in machine and component inspection and calibration. Sensor Products says they are ideal for checking seal efficacy and integrity. Pressure Points are available in sizes ranging from .3 inches to 1 inch in diameter. Sensor Products Inc., 188 Route 10, Suite 307, E. Hanover, NJ. 07936-2108. (973) 884-1843. E-mail: dtiteica@sensorprod.com. www.sensorprod.com.

Linear Motor Stage

The Micro Plus LX Linear Motor Positioning Stage is ideal for product testing applications requiring higher speed than belt drives and more precision than ball screw drives. The LX Stage travels up to 1 meter, with velocities up to 3 m per second. Bayside Motion Group, 27 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, NY. 11050. (516) 484-5353. www.baysidemotion.com.

MATERIALS

Double-Coated Tape

Venture Tape #1187 is a double-coated tape with one side that provides bonding to plasticized PVC, while the other side adheres to other surfaces. Venture Tape claims it is ideal for bonding uneven rough surfaces and long-term adhesion. Applications include bonding for door panel carpet kick pads and PVC door panel inserts. Venture Tape Corp., 30 Commerce Road, P.O. Box 384, Rockland, MA 02370-0384. (800) 3431076. www.venturetape.com.

NEW PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

In-Sight 2000

The In-Sight 2000 is an industrial machine vision sensor that comes in a stand-alone package that requires no programming or PC. Cognex says the In-Sight 2000 bridges the gap between single-purpose "smart cameras" and general-purpose machine vision systems. It allows for quality inspection within the manufacturing process, in addition to end-of-line checks. Cognex Corp., One Vision Drive, Natick, MA. 01760-2059. (877) 264-6391. www.cognex.com/insight.

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