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New Multiparameter Transmitter with Predictive
Diagnostics
Mettler-Toledo Thornton Inc.
  New Multiparameter Transmitter with Predictive Diagnostics

The next generation of Smart Sensing technology is the color touchscreen-enabled M800 multiparameter transmitter from Mettler-Toledo Thornton.

Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM™) digital sensing technology is integrated into a "plug and measure" platform for process analytics, diagnostics, and maintenance applications for up to eight measurements of pH/ORP, conductivity/resistivity, dissolved oxygen, dissolved ozone, and flow — in pure water and process applications. The M800 displays diagnostic conditions in real time, immediately informing the user of a potential problem with actionable information.

New VJ-ADVANCE Joystick-controlled Borescope
 
RF System Lab
  New VJ-ADVANCE Joystick-controlled Borescope

This all-new video borescope from RF System Lab features joystick-controlled, 360 degree camera articulation and on-board image, video, and audio capture.

New features include a larger 3.5 in. LCD monitor, 2x digital zoom, and steel-braided insertion tube. The ergonomic design allows you to point the camera, capture images and video, and adjust the LEDs all with one hand. This battery-operated borescope is highly-portable and very competitive on price and features.

Watch a video of this ground-breaking scope.

Affordable 600A Clamp Meter, Bonus Accessory
Offer
Extech Instruments Corp.
  Affordable 600A Clamp Meter, Bonus Accessory Offer

Extech's MA640 AC/DC 600A True RMS clamp meter is a high-feature, high-value clamp meter. The MA640 and AC-only MA620 offer advanced multimeter capabilities with a built-in, non-contact voltage detector.

These affordable and rugged clamp meters are compact, easy-to-hold, and feature an ample 1.5 in. (40 mm) jaw. Plus, for a limited time, you can receive a complimentary AC Line Splitter Accessory with your MA620 or MA640. Learn more.

Considering uPrint? Consider the Objet24
 
Objet Geometries, Inc.
  Considering uPrint? Consider the Objet24

The Objet24 Personal 3D Printer is the first office system to print true-to-life models — featuring strong materials, small moving parts, thin walls, and smooth, paintable surfaces.

Print exactly what you design. Ideal for product and industrial designers and engineers looking to produce highly-accurate models for visual aids, fit and assembly testing, and functional applications.

Cut out the middle man. With an Objet24 on your desk, you're no longer dependent on outsourced providers. Rapidly print whatever you need , as often as you like, in the convenience of your office.

 
NEWS OF INTEREST
Introducing GlobalSpec's Video Archive
  Introducing GlobalSpec's Video Archive

Now in its introductory phase, GlobalSpec's Video Archive provides direct access to GlobalSpec's Online Trade Show & Conference educational sessions developed by leading manufacturers and thought leaders. Available now for your viewing:

The World of Alternative & Renewable Energy
Energy Landscape in 2020: Smart & Sustainable

View additional presentations in the area of alternative and renewable energy, power generation & distribution equipment, and plant & facilities engineering. Watch as we further develop our video selections to include manufacturer's expert videos, product videos, and more.


New Online Store for Vibration and Predictive Maintenance Products
MISTRAS NDT Products & Systems
  New Online Store for Vibration and Predictive Maintenance Products

Our Vibra-Metrics™ brand continues to provide innovative and patented solutions for the predictive maintenance community, even in the most advanced or demanding applications.

Vibra-Metrics™ products are designed to measure accurately and continuously, providing the most consistent data possible for trending, prediction, prevention, and locating machinery deficiencies before they become problems.


Browse and purchase from a range of standard products and accessories, including accelerometers (vibration monitoring sensors), data delivery systems and a comprehensive assortment of ancillary products. Visit the MISTRAS Marketplace.

 
R&D REPORT
Desalination Moves Forward
  Desalination Moves Forward

An IEEE Spectrum podcast relates how a Massachusetts-based startup may soon commercialize a desalination technology needing one-tenth the energy consumed by current reverse osmosis systems. Seawater pulled through a membrane by a highly saline draw solution is subjected to recovered power plant discharge heat to drive off carbon dioxide and ammonia.

More from Environmental Technology

Essential, but Invisible to the Eye
  Essential, but Invisible to the Eye

Batteries smaller than a grain of salt may soon power micro-scale devices, with engineers pursuing the same power and energy densities as lithium ion batteries. Well-ordered micro-pillars or nano-wires were coated with the solid electrolyte lithium aluminosilicate. Surface-to-volume ratio in these structures is optimized for maximum energy density.

Learn more about lithium batteries

 
Near Zero-backlash Hollow Shaft Gear Head
Nabtesco Motion Control, Inc.
  Near Zero-backlash Hollow Shaft Gear Head

Nabtesco's RD-C Series gear head combines precision (less than 1 arc-min backlash), durability (5X E-Stop torque), and a hollow shaft configuration (up to 5 in. diameter) in one complete package. Integrated bearings support heavy external loads; the patented cycloidal design provides extreme rigidity and high ratios. The RD-C is ideal for any high-performance positioning application. Sizes available with output torque to 390,373 in.-lbs (E-Stop); moment capacity to 780,570 in.-lbs, and ratios up to 400:1.

Deublin Rotary Union Model 2620
Deublin Co.
  Deublin Rotary Union Model 2620

Deublin's Model 2620 Rotary Union features two independent passages, making it suitable for CNC machine applications (e.g. unclamping, work piece sensing, and cooling), in addition to a variety of machinery applications. Balanced mechanical seals, with silicon carbide seal faces, provide long service and reduced operating torque. Closed seals allow continuous containment of media and labyrinth, protecting bearings from the media being transmitted. These rotary unions are available with a variety of mounting configurations. Learn more.

Rugged Rack Mount LCD Monitors
General Digital Corporation
  Rugged Rack Mount LCD Monitors

Could you use a high-performance, rack mount LCD monitor that withstands harsh operating environments? Do you require multiple video inputs and superior reliability? We offer many configurations to suit any application: flip up/flip down, static mount, waterproof, and dual display — all U.S.-manufactured. Call for a quote or more information.

DI Water and Nitrogen Inline Heaters
Infinity Fluids Corp.
  DI Water and Nitrogen Inline Heaters

Infinity's DI Water Heaters and Nitrogen Heaters were designed to reinvent economy and compactness in all clean heating applications — semiconductor, pharma, etc. Infinity's patented CRES heaters and CENTAX heaters are the most durable, inexpensive units available on the market. Stainless construction make these units perfect for your toughest clean applications.

 
PRODUCT-WATCH
DCTH Series Displacement Transducers
RDP Electrosense
  DCTH Series Displacement Transducers

DCTH Series displacement transducers for displacement/position measurement. They make an accurate position measurement of the movement of the armature (the sliding part) relative to the body of the displacement transducer. More info...

Quality Industrial Electronics
Quality Industrial Electronics
  Quality Industrial Electronics

We offer repair services on a wide range of equipment, stock thousands of re-manufactured items, and specialize in locating obsolete items. We have been servicing the industry for over 20 years! More info...

Precision Cylinder Lenses
 
IRD Glass
  Precision Cylinder Lenses

IRD specializes in manufacturing custom cylindrical lenses from a range of optical materials. Holding very precise tolerances helps customers solve problems resulting from excessive variation in small and large quantities. More info...

Net Safety Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak
Detector
Net Safety Monitoring Inc.
  Net Safety Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector

The Banshee343 is an advanced gas leak detection system utilizing four ultra-sensitive acoustic sensors monitoring wide areas for ultrasound generated from the release of pressurized gas, in any environmental conditions. More info...

 
TECHNOLOGY-TRENDS
Car (Almost) Parks Itself
  Car (Almost) Parks Itself

This active parking-assist system uses ultrasonic sensors to determine if a prospective parking space is large enough for the vehicle and does the steering as the car backs into the spot (you handle the brakes and transmission). On the rear bumper, another detector lets you know when you're close enough to the car behind you that you need to stop.

Learn more about ultrasonic transducers

Acoustics Predict Landslides
  Acoustics Predict Landslides

Probably the first of its kind, a new sound sensor system measures and analyzes soil acoustics, predicting when a landslide is likely to occur. Early warnings are then issued via text messages alerting local authorities to take appropriate actions like evacuation. Functioning as microphones in the soil, the sensors gauge increasing acoustic emissions. Each sensor transmits acoustic data to a central computer that analyzes it.

More from Acoustics & Audio Technology

 
CHALLENGE-OF-THE-MONTH
This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Vision Research
  Phantom v341 Digital High-speed Video Camera

Vision Research's Phantom v341 digital high-speed video camera provides a 4 megapixel 35 mm format sensor and almost 3 gigapixels/second throughput.




Calculating Machine
 

You have four single-operation calculating machines — one only adds, one only subtracts, one only multiplies, and one only divides. Which machine is the most useful in performing any one of these four mathematical operations?

Answer / Discuss

 
TECH-ARTICLE
Neutron Hardness of Photodiodes for Use in Passive Rubidium Frequency Standards

"The photodiode used for optical detection of the atomic resonance in a passive rubidium frequency standard (RFS) is a critical component that can limit the radiation hardness of the standard at high neutron fluence levels. With the goal of obtaining a more neutron-resistant photodiode than is normally used in an RFS, experiments were carried out to evaluate the neutron hardness of several different types of planar silicon photodiodes." Read this article in its entirety.

This article is provided by OSI Optoelectronics.

 
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