New Products

ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL

Power Supplies

Murrelektronik says its new MCS Series industrial power supplies are compact and lightweight, compared to traditional linear power supplies. Certified with a UL508 rating, these power supplies feature full protection against short circuit, overload/overvoltage and overheating, and do not require a secondary fuse. Murrelektronik Inc., 4030-B Skyron Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901. (888) 230-6877. E-mail: Info@murrinc.com. Website: www.murrinc.com.

Surface Mount LED

The 1104B series wide-angle, surfacemount LED is ideal for status indicator or display backlighting applications. It is manufactured to withstand an operating temperature range of -40C to 100C and is available in available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue-green and blue. Stanley Electric, 2660 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606. (949) 2224)777. Website: www.stanleyelec.com.

MANUFACTURING

Caliber Machine

Van Dorn Demag says its 1430-ton Caliber machine is ideal for producing large automotive parts, such as exterior and interior trim. It features two-platen technology and is designed with wide tie-bar spacing measuring 62 by 51 in., and more daylight to provide maximum mold space for mounting and maintenance of large tooling. Van Dorn Demag Corp., 11792 Alameda Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136-300. (440) 876-6231. Website: www.vandorn.com.

Automatic Transfer Car

Mathews' automatic transfer car (ATC) is applicable in a variety of material handling operations to efficiently move the flow of product on pallets, even when right angle direction changes are required. The ATC has the on-board intelligence to handle fragile material handling needs and highly customized systems. Mathews Conveyor, 1524 Lebanon Road, PO. Box 928 (404234)928), Danville, KY 40422. (800) 628-4397, ext. 600. E-mail: Mathews@mathewsconveyor.com. Website: www.mathewsconveyor.com

Non-Contact Measurement System

The VIEW Pinnacle non-contact measurement system features direct-drive, brushless linear and rotary motors for fast acceleration and high-velocity positioning. GSI says this system's measurement cycle times are up to three to six times faster than the company's previous technology. GSI Lumonics, 1650 N. Voyager Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 96063. (805) 522-8439. Website: www.gsilumonics.com.

Non-Contact Thermometer

This non-contact infrared thermometer is ideal for taking temperatures of moving parts, such as running engines, and other objects that cannot be touched. With one-button operation, this with a laser pointer can take temperatures of a one-inch diameter from six inches away. It features a backlit LCD for low-light applications. Sears Industrial Sales, P.O. Box 42538, Cincinnati, OH 45242. (800) 776-8666. Website: www.commercial.sears.com.

Fastener Container

This reusable StakPak fastener container (NSOA1408-7) is designed specifically for the storage and transport of fasteners in the automotive industry. It stacks securely on a 30 x 32 in. AIAG pallet to create a modular pallet load, which Orbis says will improve JIT inventory systems and reduce required warehouse space. Orbis, 1055 Corporate Center Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. (888) 307-2185. Website: www.orbis-menasha.com.

Vertical Turning Machine

PowerTurn is a four-axis vertical CNC turning machine that features four servo contouring axes dedicated to one spindle. It has two massive X-Z compound slides, and controls options include those from Allen-Bradley and Fanuc. Ultra Tech Machinery Inc., 318 Remington Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224. (330) 922-7511. E-mail: Sales@utmachinery.com. Website: www.utmachinery.com.

"Baby" Robot

ABB says its "baby" robot (IRB 140) is ideal for automotive applications, including welding of subcomponents and pick-and-place. IRB 140 is about three feet tall, with a 15.75 x 17.75 in. footprint, and weighs less than 220 pounds. It can carry up to 11 pounds. ABB Automation Inc., Welding Systems Division, 4600 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. (800) 242-3722. E-mail: Abbwelding@ us.abb.com. Website: www.abb.com.

COMPONENTS

Converter Controls

Arens says these steel converter controls are ideal for controlling dampers, vents, valves and switches in applications such as automotive HVAC controls. Units require only enough front-of-panel clearance to provide for the knob. Left-hand and right-hand units are available, as well as units with clockwise or counterclockwise rotations, from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. Arens Controls Co., 2017 Greenleaf St., Evanston, IL 60202. (888) 400-6660. E-mail: Info@arenscontrols.com. Website: www.arenscontrols.com.

SOFTWARE

Metaphase Digital Dashboard

The Metaphase Digital Dashboard allows product development team members, both technical and non-technical, to collaborate on design using Microsoft Outlook. SDRC says it is ideal for CAD, or other design applications. Structural Dynamics Research Corp., 2000 Eastman Drive, Milford, OH 45150-2789. (513) 5762400. Website: www.sdrc.com.

WinSPC Software

WmSPC statistical process control software features client-server architecture and closed-loop feedback. It integrates plant-floor, real-time data collection with Internet-based management-level analysis. DataNet Quality Systems, 24567 Northwestern Hwy., 4th Floor, Southfield, MI 48075. (248) 357-2200. E-mail: dqs@winspc.com. Website: www.winspc.com.

TESTING

Signal Conditioning System

The SCS-800 modular signal conditioning system can be used with a strain gauge amplifier module. It is available in rack mount or portable chassis. Alligator says its small size makes it ideal for proving ground applications. It has a DC power option that allows for car battery hookup, eliminating the need for external power supply. Alligator Technologies, 2900 Bristol St., Suite E101, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. (714) 850-9984. E-mail: Info@alligatortech. com. Website: www.alligatortech.com.

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