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April 1999

the exploded view

Five Star Product of the Month
Size 17 frame stepper motor features multifunctional, inside-out hollow-core design

OEM Designer's Literature Digest
Special advertising section

Semiconductor Design Heats Up
Breakthrough in thermal analysis may be key in miniaturization

Changing Technology
Fine wire sensors improve position measurement systems

Changing Technology
Zirconia ceramic ball promises fewer pump repairs, less downtime

Design Dimensions
A European company uses Carilon plastic for steam radiator controls

Bird-Doggin' the Internet Metasearching & Exploring Parallel Worlds
Searching in parallel using several search engines with one entry increases efficiency

10 Tips to Gain Maximum Performance from Delay Lines
Components experience a renaissance in telecommunications and other industries


Motion Control Marketplace

Innovations
Speed reducers, right-angle gear drives and more

Motion Spotlight: Motors & Drives

New Protocol:
Easy-to-Use Servo System offers Maximum Control and Flexibility

SAMCOP aims to simplify motion control while integrating both hard and soft PLCs

Motion Products

Motion Tutorial
Class is in! A 2-part refresher course on motors and drives



Reader Favorites

Layer One
Teacher to Engineer to Teacher

Up Front

Engineer's Toolbox

Product News

New Developments

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Technology Spotlight

Electrical/Electronics Spotlight
Sensors & Transducers

Fluid Power Spotlight
Filters & Seals

Materials Spotlight
Rubbers & Elastomers

Mechanical Spotlight
Slides & Rails

About the cover
Use PLCs or PCs? Or can the optimum control system work with both?

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