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Stop Working; Or Apparently You May Die

The death of an unnamed engineer who worked himself to death isn’t getting enough exposure  ... continue
Dimension

Manufacturing.net Webcast - The ABCs of ERP
July 24, 2008
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Up To The Challenge

As Chrysler prepared to unleash its new, limited-production Dodge Challenger, prototype plastic components loomed as a stumbling block to launch ... continue
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Yaskawa Expanded Mechatronic Control Compatibility
Yaskawa Electric America recently unveiled the MP2300Siec MotionWorks IEC Mechatronic Control System with features that include:
Full compatibility with the global programming standards specified by IEC61131-3 and PLCopen. Controller ships with EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP connectivity, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs and 1 master encoder input on base models. The MECHATROLINK motion network provides a channel for configuring the machine from a single location with 1 software tool. The controller is available in 4, 8 and 16-axis.
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Mergers, Acquisitions & Announcements

New Full-Line Product Catalog

Click here to read more about the buzz around the industry ...  continue
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RDP Compact, Short Stroke LVDTs
DCTH Series compact short stroke LVDTs from RDP Electrosense provide excellent linearity (with options to 0.1% max) and repeatability. Specifically designed for easy interface with control systems and digital/analog conversions, this unit operates from commonly available DC power supplies of 20 to 40V single ended or +10 to +20V dual DC output. Units require no additional signal conditioning. The DCTH Series LVDTs are available in spring operation and free, unguided armature versions.
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56-Foot-Tall Soccer Players

Larger than life Euro 2008 players in Zurich's train station ... continue
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Heyco Heyco Products
Heyco Products is offering a new line of louvered plugs for through hole ventilation applications. Designed for quick and easy installation, Louvered Plugs can accommodate mounting hole diameters from .875" to 3.000" (22.2 to 76.2 mm) and panel thicknesses from .125" to .250" (3.2 to 6.4 mm). The plugs lock firmly into panels and withstand a push back force of 35 lbs. For FREE samples or product literature e-mail: cfaulknor@heyco.com.
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This Penguin Is Strapped

National Geographic enhances research tool worn by animals ... continue

Fastest Land Vehicle In North America

Supersonic Land Speed Challenger reaches 400 MPH ... continue
Distributor Data

Global Distribution Agreement For DC-DC Converters And Power Supplies

Click here for more from the distribution world at pddnet.com ... continue

Winning Student Designers

Students from five countries capture awards for innovation and sustainability ... continue

Technology Studies Effects Of Whiplash

Company studying the biomechanics of the spine and shoulder through mathematical representations of human anatomy  ... continue

Temperature Measurement: When Off-The-Shelf Won't Work

If off-the-shelf temperature measurement products don't offer everything necessary, this might be the solution ... continue
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International News: Taiwan Manufacturer Wants Chinese Rights

Company complains about delays in a Chinese court over the prosecution of a Chinese competitor for allegedly stealing its commercial secrets ... continue
PD&D Products Of The Week

Strength In Numbers

Stainless steel switches for extra protection ... continue

Accurate Dispense

Micro-dispense nozzles for accurately controlling dispensed volumes ... continue

Simultaneous Gas Detection

Intrinsically safe compact instrument for simultaneous detection of up to six gases  ... continue
NewsAlert Exclusive

Crimping 101

There are an almost infinite number of different crimp terminals available on the market, but they all have one thing in common; they are joined to a wire through a mechanical deformation process known as "crimping" ... continue
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