Shaft Collars

Ruland Manufacturing Co., Marlborough, MA, manufactures shaft collars that are ideal for the demands of medical analysis equipment. Clamp-style shaft collars are commonly used for guiding, spacing, stopping, and component alignment. The collars offer tightly controlled face-to-bore perpendicularity (TIR of ≤0.002 in. or 0.05 mm), which is critical when the collar is used as a load-bearing face or for aligning components such as bearings or gears. The shaft collars distribute compressive forces evenly around the shaft for a tight fit and improved holding power when compared to set screw style collars.

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Modular Clean Labs

Modular clean labs from Hemco Corp., Independence, MO, are pre-engineered, including the structure and the lab furniture/fume hoods to outfit the interior. The wall panels have a white fiberglass surface for chemical resistance and excellent light reflectivity. Because of the modular construction, the structure can be easily assembled, modified in the future, or disassembled and moved if required. Ceiling HEPA filtration is designed to meet needs from just a cleaned-up area from the surrounding environment to class 1000 (ISO 6). Door, lighting, and electrical options are provided as requested.

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Hybrid IC Motion Controller

Nippon Pulse, Radford, VA, has introduced a new core motion controller. The Commander core is a four-axis hybrid IC designed to bridge the gap between off-the-shelf and design-from-scratch controllers. The motion controller uses a BASIC-like programming language (ASCRIPT) that allows programmers to compile, read, and write standalone programs. The software also provides multi-threading and subroutine support, and it can be run in both PC-based and standalone modes.

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PC Copolymers

PC copolymers from Sabic, Houston, TX, can resist stress cracking in devices exposed to aggressive healthcare disinfectants. The new LNP ELCRES CRX copolymers are amorphous and semi-crystalline blends that can potentially serve as offset solutions in existing injection mold tools for a variety of materials. The copolymers offer mitigate crack propagation and improved chemical resistance over existing materials. They are designed to provide a drop-in alternative to conventional resins that experience challenges in withstanding repeated cleanings with extremely harsh disinfectants.

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Thermoelectric Coolers

Laird Thermal Systems, Durham, NC, has launched a new generation of high-performance thermoelectric coolers that offer a 10 percent boost in heat pumping capacity, greater temperature differential, and higher efficiency than standard thermoelectric coolers. The UltraTEC™ UTX Series thermoelectric cooler offers a heat pumping capacity of up to 296 W with a maximum temperature differential (Delta T) of 72 °C. The UTX series is ideal for medical diagnostic systems. The series is available in 13 models covering various footprints, capacities, configurations, and voltage options.

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DC-DC Converters

A family of chassis-mount DC-DC converter modules from Traco Power, San Jose, CA, cover five power levels ranging from 6~60 W. The chassis-mount modules feature 80~160 VDC input ranges and 3 kVAC reinforced I/O isolation. The TMDC-H modules come fully encapsulated with terminal strip connections and are equipped with integrated filters limiting emissions (EN 55032 class A) and immunity (EN 55035) without the need for external components. Each wattage level consists of eight different models offering 80–160 VDC input ranges.

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Micrometers

Mahr, Providence, RI, has expanded its precision measurement equipment used for dimensional metrology to perform specialized measuring tasks. The Micromar 40EWR micrometers feature integrated wireless technology for data transmission. The micrometers incorporate a large 10 mm digit high contrast display; tolerance limits to qualify the part; a built-in reference system for setting zero position only once; and a hold function (digital lock) that allows measured values to be frozen so they can be easily read. All are IP65 rated.

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Power Entry Modules

Schurter, Santa Rosa, CA, offers compact and versatile power entry modules that integrate an IEC inlet, EMC filter, and rocker-style circuit breaker with optional IP67 protection, making them suitable for use in environments exposed to splashing water. The DG12 series power entry modules are IEC rated up to 10 A at 250 VAC and UL/CSA rated up to 15 A at 125/250 VAC. The modules feature a standard or low leakage mains filter, as well as standard or higher inductive performance options, along with a recessed 2-pole ON/OFF rocker switch circuit breaker with 1- or 2-pole overcurrent protection.

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Thick Film Chip Resistors

KOA Speers Electronics, Bradford, PA, has introduced new higher power ratings for its series of anti-surge, pulse-precision thick-film chip resistors. The SG73P Series new power ratings by size are 0.2 (0402), 0.33 (0603), 0.5 (0805), 0.75 (1206), and 1.0 W (1210). The precision resistors feature tolerances from ±0.5 to ±5 percent, T.C.R. of ±100 and ±200 ppm/°C and resistance values ranging from 1~ 10 MΩ.

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Skin-Sensitive Cobot

Staubli North America, Duncan, SC, offers a line of skin-sensitive collaborative robots (cobots). The TX2touch POWER cobots are designed to drive new benchmarks for production efficiency, reliability, and safety. The series has a payload of up to 20 kg with a maximum reach of 1450 mm. The skin brings a supplementary functionality to enable the robot to stop when it touches skin. The cobot reacts in 10 ms whenever it comes into contact with an operator.

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Tapes and Elastics

Bally Ribbon Mills, Bally, PA, is manufacturing urgently needed narrow woven structural tapes and elastics for use in a range of medical items required for face-masks, face shields, gowns, other personal protective equipment (PPE), medical patient soft goods, and more. The company offers ¼- to ½-in. woven tapes and webbing in natural polyester and elastic. Latex-free options are available, as well as material with 100 percent elastic stretch. Also available are ¼–¾-in. nylon grosgrain binding tapes used in medical tie applications and special designs where Velcro is utilized for closure.

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Serializer

THine, Santa Clara, CA, has launched a new serializer that allows engineers to extend MIPI CSI-2 transmission to greater than 15 m with a 2.1 × 2.9 mm package. The THCV243 also allows the reduction of a significant number of cables between the camera and processor board by aggregating the GPIO-type bidirectional control signals. It serializes up to four lanes of MIPI CSI-2 signals and converts it into a single lane of V-by-One® HS, the company’s high-speed digital interface protocol.

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Digital Readout Systems

Starrett, Athol, MA, offers a new line of digital readouts (DRO) for its line of optical comparators. The MetLogix Mx200 is a shop-hardened DRO. A sealed rubber keypad and durable powder-coated enclosure provide lasting performance in any environment from the shop floor to the Quality Control Lab. Capable of optical edge detection and crosshair Measurement, Mx200 probing options are spontaneous. The company’s EdgeLogic™ feature enables gesture-driven control of start and end measurement commands, minimizing the need to interact with the DRO directly. Users simply cross the same edge twice to start and end measurements.

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Turning Center

Methods Machine Tools, Sudbury, MA, has introduced a new state-of-the-art, compact high-precision multitasking turning center designed for high productivity milling and turning for a wide array of part manufacture, including medical. The Nakamura-Tome MX-100A offers rigid construction as well as advanced software, smart features, and a 96-tool capacity. The multitasking turning center is equipped with a 15 HP upper tool spindle with 20,000 rpm and turning capability. A 8,000 rpm milling turret offers 12 tool stations with 24 indexing positions.

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Laser Workstation

Amada Weld Tech, Monrovia, CA, has released a laser processing workstation configured for nanosecond pulsed fiber laser applications. Typical applications include marking of metals, and select plastics, including for medical applications. Integrated with the company’s LMF Fiber Lasers (10–70 W), the units have the same GUI and interface for easy transfer from prototype to production phase. It is available in benchtop or floor standing options. Standard options available include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera systems.

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Power Supply

A new distribution agreement with Vox Power enables TT Electronics, Woking, UK, to include user-configurable solutions and compact modular units. The Vox Power product offering includes the VCCM600 series, which features 600 W in a conduction cooled, fan-less architecture. The NEVO+ high-density modular range is also available in 600 and 1200 W of configurable power. The modular configurable power products are suitable for any single or multiple output voltage application requiring up to 16 individual outputs.

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IoT Connectivity

Renesas Electronics, Tokyo, Japan, offers seamless device-to-cloud experience for IoT developers. Partnering with Microsoft, the two companies deliver a chip-to-cloud IoT solution based on Renesas’ microcontroller (MCU) and microprocessor (MPU) devices and Microsoft Azure IoT building blocks, including Azure RTOS, Azure IoT device SDK for C, IoT Plug and Play, IoT Central and IoT Hub. The Renesas Synergy™ AE-Cloud2 Kit with Microsoft Azure support will be available online through Renesas and Microsoft in Q2 2020, and the Renesas RX65N Wi-Fi Cloud Kit will be available later this year.

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AC-DC Power Supply

A new series of convection-cooled, 600 W AC-DC power supplies is available from XP Power, Tokyo, Japan. The ultra-compact UCH600 power supplies deliver full load power under a wide range of conditions without additional cooling. The series is ideal for use in applications such as medical devices, where no forced air is available, or fan noise or the ingress of dirt is undesirable. The power supplies meet EN55011/32 Class B for both conducted and radiated emissions with significant margin, making them a low risk for integration and system approvals for the end-use equipment.

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Adhesives

Qosina, Ronkonkoma, NY, has partnered with adhesive manufacturer H.B. Fuller to offer a variety of reliable and durable solutions for bonding assemblies together. If customers require an adhesive that has a low, medium, or high viscosity, or are working with different types of materials, H.B. Fuller’s instant and light-cured adhesives deliver hassle-free bonding.

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Rail Guides

Ewellix, Olney, IL, has launched a series of compact, self-lubricating precision rail guides that are low noise, have precision accuracy, and require minimal maintenance. The allstainless steel LLS Series includes a unique ball retention plate at the bottom of the carriage for additional robustness as well as a ball recirculation system that facilitates easy and secure carriage mounting by ensuring that the balls are retained in place during assembly and storage. The carriage is factory prelubricated, and a reservoir supplies long-term guide rail lubrication for smooth operation.

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Embedded Carrier Board

A new carrier board is available from congatec, San Diego, CA. The conga-SMC1/SMARC-x86 3.5-in. carrier board is application-ready and off-the-shelf deployable in small- to mid-sized series in combination with any congatec SMARC computer-on-module currently available. Tailored to make 3.5-in. SBC designs modular, it is optimized for the Gen 5 Intel Atom, Celeron, and Pentium processors (codenamed Apollo Lake) as well as future low power x86 generations. With fewer layers, the PCB design of the 3.5-in. carrier is less complex and less expensive compared with a fully custom design.

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CAM System

DP Technology, Camarillo, CA has released the first commercial version of its ESPRIT CAM system, which includes additive direct energy deposition (DED) cycles. The product release includes 3-, 4-, and 5-axis DED support combined with the subtractive processes and embedded into a single software. The system’s additive DED cycles include additive simulation and verification, as well as global support from ESPRIT’s technical teams. The new additive cycle offers users a full-spectrum additive solution from CAD file to finished part.

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Ultraviolet Photodetector

Opto Diode Corp., Camarillo, CA, has introduced an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photodiode with a circular active area of 2.5 mm diameter. The new the SXUV5 device has superior responsivity in the 1–190 nm wavelength region and is specially designed to be highly stable over long periods of time when exposed to high-intensity EUV energy. The photodetector is housed in a windowless, TO-5 package to allow for responsivity at wavelengths shorter than 150 nm. Other features include shunt resistance of 20 MΩ (minimum) and reverse breakdown voltage of 5 V (minimum) to 20 V (typical). Capacitance is 500 (typical) to 1500 pF (maximum), and response time is from 1 (typical) to 2 nsec (maximum).

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Polyimide Dielectric Coatings

Jaro Corp., Ipswich, MA, offers polyimide dielectric coatings. The JARO 650 and JARO 650-T Polyimide are proprietary polyimide thermoset materials that are resistant to high temperatures and perform well at cryogenic levels. The coatings are also highly resistant to oxidative degradation, weathering, and radiation. They provide insulation against electricity (3100 V per mil for the 650 and a minimum of 1500 V per mil for the 650-T). The coatings are applied in a thin film, which is important where space is critical. The JARO 650 builds up at approximately 0.00025 in. per coat, while the JARO 650-T builds up at approximately 0.0015–0.002 in. per coat.

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Cable Extension Sensor

ASM Sensors, Elmhurst, IL, has released a cable extension sensor that provides combined displacement and inclination measurement. The posiwire® WST85 sensors are equipped with contact-less, magnetic multi-hall encoder technology, which is designed to make them significantly more robust than conventional cable sensors using optical encoders or potentiometer solutions. Inclination is measured by an integrated inclination sensor element based on MEMS technology. The sensor reaches a linearity of up to ±0.05 percent of the measurement range for linear position and of up to 0.05° for inclination position.

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Display Mount

Southco, Concordville, PA, has added to its AV display mount offering for height adjustment and mounting. The AV-D32 Height Adjusting Arm (W-Series) allows the height of a monitor or display to be precisely adjusted according to end-user preferences, enabling intuitive positioning without the need for additional locking mechanisms to hold it in place. The AV D Arm Series offers increased reach for applications that require extended length and travel, as well as positional stability. The W Series is available with two tilt torque options, constant tilt torque, or counterbalanced tilt torque.

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LED UV Devices

Inolux LED and infrared devices for UV sterilization, oximeters, and other medical and scientific applications are now available from New Yorker Electronics, Northvale, NJ. The Inolux LED UV products feature a long lifespan in compact surface-mount packages. They are constructed with film gold-plated metallized substrate for improved thermal conductivity, greater reliability, and improved light reflectance. They yield a low thermal resistance (4~6°C/W). They are RoHS-compliant and halogen free, and they offer Level 4 moisture sensitivity in accordance with JSTD-020.

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Connector

Binder USA, Camarillo, CA, has introduced a female connector, a 12-contact cable connector with an overmolded, hex screw connection and companion M8 male panel-mount connector with single wires. The Series 718 M8 includes 12 gold-plated contacts that have a current rating of 1.0 A and rated voltage of 30 V. The M8 connector is ideal for use in applications requiring IP67 protection. Cable length is 2 or 5 m, and wire gauge is 28 AWG.

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