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Take the Cost and Complexity Out of Vibration Analysis Fluke Vibration Solution Center   The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester helps you locate and diagnose common mechanical problems with a straightforward three-step process, saving you time and money. See the cost savings for yourself with a complimentary vibration diagnostic report, "The Fluke 810." Get answers now. RDM Laboratory and Industrial Furniture Manufacturer RDM Industrial Products, Inc.   RDM Industrial Products, Inc. manufactures and provides an array of quality industrial and laboratory furniture, including support products, to the advanced technology, biotechnology, electronics, healthcare, and many other private and commercial industries. Established in 1977, RDM has been in business for over 30 years. Our facility is ready to provide your company with the quality furniture products and service you demand. We specialize in shipping top quality products to locations nationwide on time. As a manufacturer of industrial furniture, we produce workbenches, lab tables, technician workstations, adjustable height tables, and clean air laminar flow workstations with HEPA filtration, carts, etc. Want to Quadruple Your Prototyping Productivity? Objet Geometries, Inc.   "The fact that we were able to print multiple iterations quickly enabled the designers to experiment more and still make all their deadlines." ~ Mike Zeigle, Manager of Trek's Prototype Development Group Objet Connex 3D printing systems are the first 3D printing systems that enable jetting of multiple model materials simultaneously. They offer the completely unique ability to print parts and assemblies made of multiple model materials, with different mechanical or physical properties, all in a single build. Read about Trek's Connex500 here! Swivel Eyebolt Ensures a Safe Lift! RUD Chain, Inc.   STARPOINT®, the German-engineered swivel eyebolt, is the perfect solution to eliminate the unsafe, rigid-style eyebolt. The STARPOINT® swivels to the direction of the load lift and allows full engagement of the bolt; the working load limit (WLL) is always at the direction of the load. The unique design of STARPOINT® ensures a safe lift and prevents damage to precious loads. Forged material 1.6541 alloy quenched and tempered, 100% electromagnetic crack detected according to EN 1677-1, and with a 4:1 design factor. Distinct Florescent pink powder-coating changes its color when temperatures exceed 200° C. The RUD® STARPOINT® rotates 360 degrees!   Split-cycle Engine is "Truly Revolutionary"   In this SAE 2011 World Congress commentary, Frank Sherosky of Torque News recounts a recent interview with Sal Scuderi, president of the Scuderi Group. Reading between the lines, Sherosky describes their conversation regarding development of the Scuderi Split-cycle engine. More from Automotive Technology… The New CAD Revolution...And What it Means to You Creo — A PTC Product   It's been some time since CAD was really worth our time. After years of improvements and leapfrog features, the technology advances and new thinking of the last few years offers some real change. This eBook, written by CAD specialist Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights, provides a straightforward look at how the ongoing revolution in CAD affects different individual roles and the impact on companies. Download it now!   Harvesting Acoustic Energy   Harvesting energy from sound appears to be a promising technology to some researchers, but others believe the small amount of energy isn't practical. To date, milliwatts of electricity can be harvested from sound. Jeong Ho You, a mechanical engineer at Southern Methodist University, is working on a practical solution. His computer simulation of a resonating chamber design shows promising results. He believes that sound energy can be trapped and converted into low-amperage current to power low-amp electronic devices. The device he envisions utilizes a piezoelectric beam to capture maximum energy. Next step is to build an actual energy-harvesting device. More from Acoustics & Audio Technology… Human Cyborgs: No Longer Science Fiction   Although science fiction shows us a future of human-like robots that have integrated biological and mechanical systems, the development of electronic components from human tissue is no longer fiction. Scientists have recently constructed a memristor from human blood and are now planning to build capacitors and transistors from human tissue. These advancements could lead to new artificial limb technology and eventually robotic cyborgs. Learn more about MEMS devices&#8230   New! Light Duty Aluminum Rings: A Cost-effective Rotary Motion Solution Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation   The HepcoMotion® ALR Aluminum Rings exclusively from Bishop-Wisecarver are ideal for light load applications, weighing up to 54% less than steel rings of comparable size. Anodized for corrosion resistance, these cost-effective rings are available in four sizes, from 148 mm to 300 mm in diameter. Compatible with the DualVee® guide wheels from Bishop-Wisecarver. Custom ring options include gearcut, internal vee, and timing pulley. Suitable for non-magnetic, semi-conductor, and aerospace type applications. Get a Complimentary Article from the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.   The IEEE Xplore® Digital Library provides instant, full-text access to all IEEE journal articles, conference papers, and standards — all the cutting-edge research in all aspects of technology. Get a complimentary article. Very Small Injection Technology JM Harwood, LLC   The V-SInTech combines a pump and injector into a single miniature unit, while atomizing liquids into droplets as small as 10 microns. It can fire over 100 times a second and produce peak pressures of 3000 psi. What can V-SInTech do for your organization? RIGEL Video Borescope with Supreme Articulation Medit   The RIGEL Videoscopes are designed with accessibility in mind. Their main feature is supreme two-way tip articulation allowing you to articulate a full 180 degrees in both directions, while rotating the probe 360 degrees in a circle. The interchangeable waterproof probes can be used to inspect virtually any location. Read more…   Contract Sleeving   MPI Label Systems   MPI provides Contract Sleeving that can prove to be cost-effective for applying shrink sleeves to your manufactured products. Our sleeving line offers both automated and manual application. More info... Analysis and Design of Wireless Communication Systems Remcom (USA)   Wireless InSite is site-specific radio propagation software. It provides efficient and accurate predictions of propagation and communication channel characteristics in complex urban, indoor, rural, and mixed path environments. More info...
CAS Announces New SQ2020 Series Data Loggers CAS Data Loggers   CAS Data Loggers and Grant Instruments have introduced a significant upgrade for their high-performance, portable SQ2020 Series Data Loggers which now feature an improved, fully-configurable large graphical LCD display and updated design. More info...	Swifter® Hybrid HVLS Industrial Ceiling Fan Glocon, Inc.   Swifter® Solar Series is a hybrid HVLS industrial ceiling fan that operates on both solar and grid power. Available in 12, 20, and 24 ft diameter. Ideal for cooling large warehouses. More info...
Precision Conformal Coatings to Your Specifications JARO Corp.   JARO offers value-added coating application services, specializing in functional coatings for electronics, aerospace, and medical industries. 25+ years experience in conformal, conductive, and dielectric coatings application. ISO 2001; 2008, AS9100B, ITAR-certified. More info...	New 200 Amp EMI Filter — 3B Series Filter Concepts, Inc.   Three-phase Pi Section Filter. FCl's economical and compact three-phase filter provides differential and common mode performance in a pi section circuit. Most with full regulatory approvals. More info...
Cost-effective Color Sensor EMX Industries, Inc.   ColorMax™-1000 is the newest color sensor with up to a 300 mm operating range. Set the acceptable RGB values, light source intensity, tolerance for each color component, and click on "Teach." More info...	Prevent and Destroy Mold and Other Growth Sanuvox Technologies, Inc.   The Sanuvox CoilClean IL UV Systems are designed to prevent and destroy mold and other microbial growth from growing on the evaporator coil and surrounding areas. More info...
Hybrid HVAC Gives University the "Green" Light   When the energy-conscious University of Washington in Seattle decided to renovate its nearly century-old historic Savery Hall, it asked engineers to go green. But going green also meant exploring new cutting-edge HVAC technology. While the design team originally explored a new VAV (variable-air-volume) system to control the 900,000 sq ft building's interior climate, they realized that due to the area's mild temperatures, natural ventilation should also be explored. The result? A "red light/green light," LEED-approved hybrid HVAC system that combines fresh air with mechanical heating and cooling, providing an overall energy savings of 25% per year. Learn more about heat and energy recovery systems…	The Human Body as Touchscreen   Parts of the human anatomy — such as an arm, hand, or fingers — can take the place of a touchscreen, thanks to this researcher's work. In this article and accompanying video, he explains and demonstrates how his technique (which he calls "skinput") can capture and interpret the sounds and vibrations that ripple through the skin and body tissues in response to a simple tap on the arm, for example. Learn more about touchscreen displays…
X-rays in Crystals   Most electromagnetic waves exhibit an index of refraction >1 in most media, so when the wave enters a medium, its speed is less than the speed of light in a vacuum. If "n" is the index of refraction and "c" is the speed of light in a vacuum, the speed of the electromagnetic wave in a particular medium is given by v=c/n. However, this is not the case when X-rays penetrate crystals. In this case, the index of refraction is <1. How can you explain this? Is it possible that X-rays in crystals travel at a speed higher than the speed of light in a vacuum? Answer / Discuss
Modern Methods of Particle Characterization "Since prehistory man has been aware of the importance of particle size in producing resources and wares with desired properties. Archeological evidence indicates that paints used for cave wall paintings are mixtures of finely pulverized pigmenting materials, predominantly carbon, ochre and hematite. Man came to realize that adding pulverized materials to clay not only improved its workability, but improved the drying process, reduced shrinkage and changed the characteristics of the resulting vessels. There also is evidence of using particles of certain sizes to control porosity." Read this article in its entirety. This article is provided by Micromeritics.
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May 31, 2011 - Volume 11 Issue 22B

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