New PRESSURE COMPENSATION cable glands from OKW protect electronics from condensation in sealed enclosures. OKW has also added black (RAL 9005) as a standard color to many other cable glands and grommets in the range. OKW’s universal cable glands and grommets are candidates for all kinds of applications. They can be custom pre-fitted to newly…
One more worry for industry: CNC hacks
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Back in the 1980s, a buddy of mine who was a plant manager proudly showed me the computer network he’d set up. The primary task of the network was to let people in the front offices program the plant’s CNC machines with…
Hinged-lid enclosures for industrial electronics include transparent window display option
Hinged-lid enclosures for industrial electronics are now available in eight sizes – either with or without a transparent window for displays. Weather-resistant polyDOOR (IP 66) enclosures are candidates for challenging industrial and outdoor applications where equipment must be inspected or serviced regularly – such as processing, machine control, safety monitoring or marine electronics. These easy-access…
Wall-mount enclosures now available In custom sizes
DATAMET enclosures for indoor wall-mount electronics are now available in custom lengths, widths and depths thanks to their stylish front bezel design. These tough, smart aluminum enclosures are candidates for applications including control systems, factory processing, security, machine control, measurement and detection. DATAMET offers complete access to the electronics during installation and servicing. Unscrewing the…
EMI gaskets designed for MIL-DTL 83513 connectors
Micro-D Connector Gaskets are specifically designed to be used with MIL-DTL-83513 microminiature connectors. These specialized gaskets eliminate any unwanted gaps between the connector and I/O surface points and offer a shielding effectiveness of 80-115 dB. The micro-D connector gaskets are available in 9-pin through 100-pin sizes and will fit either plug or socket versions of […]
Current, voltage and phase monitoring devices
A new digital platform covers current, voltage and phase monitoring devices including a range of monitoring relays, earth leakage detectors and current transformers/transducers. These products are important components for monitoring incoming power and for protecting machinery such as motors, pumps and compressors. The Digital Platform on Current, Voltage and Phase Monitoring Devices is an information-laden…
Sensor enclosures feature 32 permutations, custom options
The tough, elegant new MINI-DATA-BOX comes in different versions, sizes, colors and optional flanges to produce 32 possible permutations – all available as standard. Innovative and compact MINI-DATA-BOX is ideal for applications including IoT/IIoT, automation, security and surveillance technology, environmental monitoring, measurement and control, smart logistics, peripherals, interfaces and ICT. Its small size also makes…
The top ten “green” programming languages
Software with the fastest execution time isn’t necessarily the greenest. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor There once was an assumption among computer programmers that a faster program is also an energy efficient program. The idea transmuted over to software programming languages—surely a faster language was a greener one, the logic went. That all changed in…
When music crashes a laptop hard drive
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler Back in the 1980s, I wrote an article about hard drives as the PC revolution brought them into the hostile environment of factories. They weren’t faring well. Most hard drives of the time were designed to sit in pristine mainframe computer rooms.…
ABS industrial enclosures come in ten sizes
Smart, modern technoBOX industrial electronic enclosures are now available in 10 sizes. Tried and trusted IP 66 rated technoBOX offers designers and OEMs a robust and cost-effective housing for a wide range of electronics and electrical applications. The bevelled lid – which enhances the enclosure’s aesthetics – is recessed to accommodate a membrane keypad, front…
Hand-held enclosures feature numerous accessories
The SMART-CASE line of enclosures now offers more accessories than any of the manufacturer’s other 18 ultra-portable housings. Versatile SMART-CASE (IP 65 optional) is a candidate for a wide range of remote control and mobile solutions – whether the device is connected by cable or powered by a battery (AAA, AA, 9V or 12-V round…
Interconnections for EV powertrain systems
Space constraints that characterize electric vehicle systems put special demands on connectors that must handle high power and rising data rates. Giorgio Potenza • Harwin There are six main systems directly associated with an electric vehicle (EV) powertrain. They consist of the onboard charger (OBC), the battery pack, the battery management system (BMS) that monitors […]
Viewer provides over 21,000 Amphenol CAD models for hardware design
The release of over 21,000 new digital models is aiming to help designers bring their products to market faster. Electronic designers spend weeks modeling the electronic components in their circuit board designs, a time-consuming and expensive process. Modeling these components requires a high level of detail and even a single error can lead to significant […]
Custom paint colors for aluminum electronic enclosures
Metal electronic enclosures manufacturer METCASE has extended its range of ‘no extra cost’ custom paint colors and finishes. METCASE has added eight new shades to its range of always-in-stock paints – bringing the total to 38 colors plus anodizing, passivate, pre-treatment and anti-corrosion finishes. The new paint colors are violet blue (RAL 5000), cobalt blue…
When all materials are sustainable
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler More and more manufacturers are making an effort to use sustainable materials. With that trend in mind, consider what happened about five years ago when China, which once imported a lot of U.S. refuse for recycling, stopped accepting 24 different recyclables. Paper…
Handheld enclosures for large displays sport numerous battery options
The DATEC-CONTROL line of handheld enclosures for large graphics displays now features a wide choice of battery options. DATEC-CONTROL is a candidate for applications including mobile data collection and transfer, measuring and control technology, medical and wellness devices, Smart Factory and Industry 4.0. Smart ergonomics ensure these big, robust ABS enclosures are well balanced and…
ROI calculators quantify benefits of jet engine balancing systems
Two online, interactive ROI calculators are designed to illustrate the dramatic cost reductions possible when jet engine balancing is performed utilizing the PBS 4100+ and PBS eXpress advanced vibration analysis technology. These calculators contrast the total costs of both labor and fuel when utilizing the MTI PBS 4100+ system (for commercial jets) and MTI PBS…
Lidar sensor features range exceeding 1,000 m
The Eyeonic Vision Sensor has demonstrated the ability to perceive, identify, and avoid objects at a range of more than 1 kilometer. Having previously demonstrated a detection range of more than 500 m at CES earlier this year, SiLC has now optimized its technology to go beyond 1,000 m–a feat that no other company can […]
Signal relays handle 2 or 3 A in SPDT or DPDT contact forms
A new line of signal relays is a candidate for low-level current switching in industrial applications, security devices, and test and measurement equipment. CUI Devices’ signal relays offer max switching currents of 2 A or 3 A in SPDT (1 Form C) or DPDT (2 Form C) contact forms. Boasting industry-best lead times, these low…
Bio-inspired MEMS mic targets connected consumer devices
The SKR0400 is the world’s first bio-inspired directional MEMS microphone built for current and future consumer electronics devices. With a powerful combination of performance, audio quality, and a small yet flexible form factor, Soundskrit’s revolutionary new microphone will become the go-to technology for OEMs around the world and reset expectations for consumers for decades to […]
Diecast enclosures optimized for modern industrial electronics
New aluDOOR hinged-lid enclosures are candidates for industrial electronics used in challenging environments. Applications will include factory automation, sensors and detection, ship technology, railway systems, machine control, robotics and flow metering. Tough but elegant aluDOOR is a go-anywhere aluminum enclosure which can be mounted on walls, bulkheads, machines and workstations. It is rated IP 66,…
Relays feature 1.8-mm contact gap to meet IEC safety standards
The J115F1K Series provides wide contact terminals for better heat transfer and a 1.8-mm contact gap to meet IEC safety standards. Heavy contact load is a hallmark of this high-performance relay. Robust in a lightweight and small package, the J115F1K Series relays are UL F class rated standard with UL and TÜV approval. CIT Relay…
How to get a free STEM education
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler If you are a kid living in the UK and want an engineering degree, you can get a free one by attending the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology. James Dyson—probably best known for his invention of the bagless vacuum cleaner—set up…
Multiple mounting options for modular enclosures
Multiple mounting options are now available for OKW’s ART-CASE modular plastic enclosures for modern desktop, mobile, wall and ceiling electronics. Elegant, ergonomic ART-CASE is ideal for IoT/IIoT, medical devices, building services management systems, computer peripherals, security technology, sensors and optoelectronics. These modern ABS enclosures are available in four uniquely contoured shapes: round, square, oval and…
Hybrid sensors for connected vehicles
The dependence of smart vehicle features on sensing technology has manufacturers thinking about how to field devices that combine functions in economical ways. Estimates are that today’s vehicles can have between 60 and 100 sensors onboard. And over the next decade the number of sensors is expected to double. No wonder, then, there are efforts […]