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8501A403 Engineer's guide to linear motion systems. The Advanced Linear Motion Systems catalog on CD-ROM details off-the-shelf systems, stages, slides and accessories. It presents inch and metric systems separately and has a special section on motion control, accessories and engineering support. Thomson Industries Inc, 2 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050-2214. 800-554-8466.


8501A400 Catalog reference. The complete catalog reference on CD-ROM features products that include: aluminum and composite ruggedized cases and containers; aluminum carrying cases and pre-tooled sizes of deep drawn metal enclosures. The comprehensive CD-ROM offers detailed product descriptions and drawings. The CD-ROM format also features a query option to locate exact sizes quickly, and an order form that can be sent instantaneously via e-mail or fax modem. Zero Enclosures, 500 West 200 North, North Salt Lake, Utah 84054. 801-292-9450.


8501A404 Motion control information. Technical literature, presentations, product information and demonstrations of motion control technology are found on this CD-ROM. Orion product guide, product tour and help systems, along with motion desk development software demo, application notes and highlights are also available when viewing the CD-ROM. Ormec, 19 Linden Park, Rochester, NY 14625. 800-656-7632.


8501A405 Vacuum automation data. This CD-ROM presents a new vacuum automation product line which includes descriptions of improvements in patented air-driven multi-ejector vacuum pumps. It contains the company's complete vacuum automation catalog, a section that shows vacuum automation in theory and more than 200 DWG-files of vacuum automation drawings. PIAB Vacuum Automation, 55 Accord Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370. 1-800-321-7422.


8501A402 Software
PowerSearch Plus is the latest version of Windows-based software products that offer the tools to develop a powerful "Replacement Parts Quoting System". It creates equipment serial numbers or model number records, and Multi-level "Bills of Materials" of items used to manufacture a specific product. It also creates product notes, to communicate vital technical information. CMS Systems, 1130 Vester Ave, Suite E, Springfield, OH, 45503. 937-390-3430.


Engineering polymers information on CD. Information on DuPont engineering polymers and products is available on a new CD that includes a full library of technical data on properties, molding guidelines and safe handling, plus real-world examples of parts and products showing cost reduction, performance and quality benefits, answers to frequently asked questions, technical tips and more. It has all software needed to view and print its contents using personal computers equipped with either Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh operating systems. The Engineering Polymer information can also be found on DuPont's Worldwide Web site. DuPontEngineering Polymers, PO Box 80022, Wilmington, DE 19880-0022. 302-892-7381.





Originally published in the January 1998 issue of designfax.

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