June 2, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 21

• Baby Boomers Driving Medical Device Chic
• Motorola U. Teaches Smarter, Faster Product Design
• Inexpensive Plastic Could Improve Electronics
• Wheels: Continental Gasoline Turbocharger
• 5-Star Product: Air And Fuel Filter Pressure Sensors
• Engineer's Toolbox: I/O Cube For NASA Treadmill
• NEW Videos +:
  Oreck Saves With 3D Digital Manufacturing
  Pivoting Torque Inserts
  Create Geometry As Fast You Can Think It
• Most Popular Last Week: Field Testing In-Wheel EVs
• Products: Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Motion
• Special Products: Motors
• Cover: Continental's gasoline turbocharger system

Feature Articles

MicroMo Redefines Miniature Magnetic Encoders
Pushing the limits of magnetic encoder technology, the HEM3-256 offers new possibilities for applications requiring miniature motors with encoders. Of the four options, the maximum resolution of 256 lines per revolution before quadrature offers smoother control and better positional accuracy. Two voltage options allow the encoder to work with a 3V or 5V power source allowing use in low-voltage battery applications. For more information visit Micro Mo online.

Industry's Most Compact All-In-One Actuator - NOW AC POWERED!
Combining the latest electronic power technology with advanced thermal management modeling technology, Exlar sets a new benchmark for electric actuator performance versus size. The new Tritex II™ Series actuators integrate an AC powered servo drive, digital position controller, brushless motor and linear actuator in one elegant, compact, sealed package. Distribute motion control and solve your application with one integrated device. Simply connect AC power, I/O, communications and go! Click here for more information.

Sensors Expo & Conference
For 23 Years Sensors Expo & Conference has Been the Only Industry Event in North America Focusing Exclusively on Sensors and Sensor-Integrated Systems! The 2009 event takes place June 8-10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont , IL. Click here for breaking event news, in-depth information, agenda planning and registration!

NEW! Oreck saves big with Direct Digital Manufacturing
When you can save $65,000 in manufacturing costs on a $100,000 project, you've got something that works big time. Vacuum maker Oreck has just that using Fortus 3D production systems from Stratasys to make custom fixture pallets for their product assembly. See how Oreck makes their own jigs and sucks up the savings.
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Pivot me this — Torque Inserts
Reell's Torque Inserts are ideal in applications that require pivoting capability and where visual, cosmetic appeal may be important. Because they require no fasteners, they can be more cost effective and easier to assemble than traditional hinges.
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Create geometry as fast you can think it
Revolutionize your multi-CAD environment with SpaceClaim software. You can edit designs directly from every major CAD vendor as they originated in SpaceClaim. Turn 2D designs into 3D models with a couple of clicks and pulls — all while modeling in real time — and more. Way more. Find out what SpaceClaim is all about.
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