Electrical and Electronics
The Ten Commandments Of Industrial Ethernet
May 17, 2013 8:02 am | by Mike Fahrion, Director of Product Management, B&B Electronics | Articles | CommentsA Wi-Fi-enabled computer can connect to multiple networks at the same time. Your employees can give a hacker a pathway into your internal network simply by powering up a laptop. Imagine the mess an eco-terrorist could make if he didn’t like the look of your smokestack.
Robots To Help Brazil Provide World Cup Security
May 16, 2013 12:33 pm | by Tales Azzoni, AP Sports Writer | News | CommentsThe Brazilian government has bought 30 security robots to improve public safety during the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. The government paid nearly $3.5 million for the small unmanned ground vehicles which can provide surveillance, bomb removal and other law-enforcement missions.
Tiny Camera Offers Bug's Eye View
May 16, 2013 8:18 am | News | CommentsThe camera created by a research team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is about the size of a penny and mimics insects' bulging eyes. It features 180 micro-lenses, giving it a panoramic field of view and the ability to focus simultaneously on objects at different depths.
Preventing Discharge Damage: Conductive Rolling Bearing Greases
May 8, 2013 2:23 pm | by Heiko Stache, Manager Business Unit – Bearing Technology & Sabine Petri, Product Manager, Klüber Lubrication | Articles | CommentsWhether in the plastics, textile or motion control industries, damage caused by electric discharge is a well-known issue, and today it is more prevalent than ever. It primarily affects rolling bearings in machines susceptible to static charging.
National Instruments Partnership With FIRST Puts Real-World Engineering In Student Hands
April 29, 2013 9:38 am | News | CommentsFIRST and National Instruments announced they are extending their partnership through 2019 with the shared goal of creating more scientists and engineers. This phase of the technology partnership centers around a next-generation embedded robotics control platform code-named “Athena.”
‘Internet Of Things’ — An Opportunity For Intelligent Device Manufacturers
April 23, 2013 1:57 pm | by Steve Schmidt, Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy, Flexera Software | Articles | CommentsOpportunity beckons intelligent device manufacturers. They must evolve their products from fixed function and disconnected systems to flexible and seamlessly connected devices. Making products smarter will provide a wide array of benefits.
At The Core: Mobility Drives Supply Chain Growth
April 16, 2013 2:36 pm | by Mark Bollinger, Vice President, Marketing, Smith & Associates | Articles | CommentsThis year's focus is noticeably rooted in the significant improvements to chip architectures that are developing as mobile users increasingly demand richer functionality with greater processing power and anywhere, anytime connectivity with longer battery life. The answer to these demands is coming in increasingly complex and compact architectures.
Who Will Support And Refurbish Your UPS?
April 15, 2013 10:32 am | by Jeff Boudreau, Acumentrics | Articles | CommentsMany uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are built to be rugged, reliable and to withstand years of tough use. But let’s face it — even products built for punishing military and industrial environments are not going to last forever. When things go wrong, you’ll have a decision to make.
We All Need Google Fiber
April 12, 2013 9:00 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | Blogs | CommentsAlmost a year ago, Google launched its first broadband internet network, Google Fiber, in Kansas City, and is now expanding into Austin, Texas. Meanwhile, the rest of the U.S. languishes with shoddy providers who refuse to innovate. And with Internet a critical part of our business infrastructure, that's just not good enough any more.
Engineering Newswire 33: Boston Dynamics Tests Mustard Gas & Sarin on PETMAN
April 11, 2013 11:54 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development, PD&D | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, we’re building a bionic dragonfly, fishing with the FrankenDrone, and testing mustard gas on PETMAN. Plus, at mere 50cm tall, this bike-pedaling biped is packed with high performance electronic components including ultrasonic, shock and gyro sensors, Bluetooth modules, and DC-DC converters.
Goodbye Fluorescent Bulb? Philips Says Yes.
April 11, 2013 7:53 am | by Toby Sterling, Associated Press | News | CommentsRoyal Philips NV, the Dutch consumer appliances giant, said Thursday that it has developed an LED light that will soon be far more efficient than the best fluorescents on the market. That should make it cheaper and greener, as well. It's a combination that will inevitably help the LED dominate the market for illuminating the world's workplaces.
A Semi-Rugged Ultra-Mobile Tablet Now Available
April 3, 2013 11:57 am | Products | CommentsGammaTech Computer Corp. has announced that its semi-rugged tablet PC, the Durabook CA10, is now available for purchase. The company says the ultra-mobile tablet comes with features that make it ideal for those who don’t work in a normal office setting.
Engineering Newswire 31: Superdome Fiasco, Relay to Blame
April 2, 2013 10:32 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, we’re talking to virtual heads, firing sexists in Silicon Valley, investigating a super-sized power outage, and fishing far flung space garbage from the bottom of the ocean. This episode features, among others, forking repo’s and big dongles brought big problems at the PyCon 2013 conference held in Santa Clara last week.
GE’s ADAPT Wind 1.7 Introduces Shaft Crack Detection and Intelligent Change Indication
April 1, 2013 11:44 am | Products | CommentsThe ADAPT 1.7 is the latest addition to the Advanced Distributed Architecture Platform Technology (ADAPT) condition monitoring platform from the Bently Nevada Product line of GE Measurement & Control. The company says ADAPT 1.7 can be retro-fitted to existing ADAPT turbine monitoring system to provide shaft vibration monitoring.
APEM Offers Stainless Steel Keyboards For Harsh Conditions
March 20, 2013 2:12 pm | Products | CommentsAPEM Components, Inc. has announced the release of its series of stainless steel keyboards, which were designed to resist harsh environments, including exposure to bad weather and severe temperature variations. According to the company, this construction helps the keyboards hold up to abuse as well, such as scratching, shock, stains or burns.
Engineering Newswire 29: 3D Printers in Vending Machines
March 19, 2013 10:13 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by PTC delivering technology solutions that transform the way you create and service your products, we're kick starting low-cost robotics, using a 3D printing vending machine, and having a cup of coffee in the sky.
Ericsson And STMicroelectronics Agree On Strategy For ST-Ericsson
March 18, 2013 11:15 am | News | CommentsEricsson will take on the design, development and sales of the LTE multimode thin modem products, including 2G, 3G and 4G multimode, while ST will take on the existing ST-Ericsson products, other than LTE multimode thin modems, and related business as well as certain assembly and test facilities.
element14’s Online Catalog Simplifies Automation Purchasing
March 15, 2013 10:53 am | Products | CommentsPricing and current availability data are instantly visible by hovering over a part number, and one click takes the user into a detailed information page with access to 24/5 live technical support and a shopping cart.
Fluke Pits Customers Against Each Other In 'Find It. Fix It. Fast.'
March 13, 2013 3:25 pm | Products | CommentsUsers of test tools from Fluke Corporation are masters of troubleshooting, but how do they stack up when pitted against one another? That's the challenge of the new interactive online game from Fluke called "Find It. Fix It. Fast." where players from around the world race against the clock to find and fix the most problems.
noax Technologies Integrated UPS Makes Mobile Logistics More Reliable
March 4, 2013 12:15 pm | Products | CommentsThe greatest advantage, compared to batteries, is that super condensers have long life cycles and are maintenance-free. The UPS bridges up to 30 seconds of voltage failure, thus offering protection against data loss and operation interruptions.
BearCom Adds New Vertex Standard EVX-531 To Two-Way Radio Line
February 25, 2013 2:57 pm | Products | CommentsThe Vertex Standard EVX-531 is the latest addition to the company’s EVX-530 Series of digital portable radios. The series is part of Vertex Standard’s new eVerge portfolio, designed for commercial and industrial customers who use basic land mobile radios for voice communication and could benefit from improved audio quality, coverage, and privacy.
Understanding Your Liability: Shipping Lithium Battery Powered Devices
February 25, 2013 2:29 pm | by Jim Powell, President, Transportation Development Group LLC | Articles | CommentsLithium batteries are marvelous inventions — they are lightweight, relatively inexpensive and can pack a lot of power with a shelf life far superior to other types of battery technology. These days, rechargeable lithium ion batteries, and primary non-rechargeable lithium batteries are everywhere. And unfortunately, they are also considered "Dangerous Goods."
My Classmate, The Robot: NY Pupil Attends Remotely
February 15, 2013 10:00 am | by Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press | News | CommentsDevon Carrow's life-threatening allergies don't allow him to go to school. But the 4-foot-tall robot with a wireless video hookup gives him the school experience remotely, allowing him to participate in class, stroll through the hallways, hang out at recess and even take to the auditorium stage when there's a show.
Thermal Imagers: A Priceless Investment
February 14, 2013 1:38 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsIndustrial inspection cameras have revolutionized the predictive maintenance industry. From the many types of cameras available, thermal imagers are ones that have claimed their place in a manufacturer’s predictive maintenance arsenal. Once an instrument too expensive for the average facility, today’s technology has advanced thermal imagers to the point of necessity.
Engineering Newswire 25:Drilling Holes in Mars
February 14, 2013 1:35 pm | Videos | CommentsNASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed the successful completion of this "mini drill" test last week and if the drill cuttings from the fresh hole pass the visual evaluation, the rover team will move forward with the first full drilling.
