10BASE-T1L Isolation Transformer

The ZE2531 Isolation Transformer from Coilcraft, Cary IL, is designed to provide galvanic isolation for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) networks, supporting 10Base-T1L and Power over Data Line (PoDL) for transmitting both data and power over a single twisted pair cable. The part is compliant with the IEEE 802.3cg standard. It works with 10Base-T1L common mode choke and power injection chokes as a complete solution for 10Base-T1L applications.

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Industrial Microscopes

Nikon Metrology, Brighton, MI, has launched three new ECLIPSE microscope models, the LV100NDA LED, LV100ND LED, and LV100N POL LED, to strengthen the company’s comprehensive range of industrial microscope solutions. These new microscopes have adopted a high color-rendering LED light source that achieves more natural observation. They are flexible, modular upright microscopes designed for episcopic and diascopic optical contrast techniques. The lamp life of the LED light source is 50,000 hours.

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Snap Ferrites

Würth Elektronik, Waldenburg, Germany, is expanding its STAR-TEC and STAR-TEC LFS snap ferrite families, used for retroactive suppression of frequency-dependent and conducted interference on single conductors in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 1 GHz. The STAR-TEC LFS was specifically designed for low-frequency applications in the 300 kHz to 30 MHz range. Designed specifically for thin cables, they can be attached without additional tools.

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High-Grade Milling Tool

Walter, Greer, SC, has introduced a new milling grade, PVD-coated Tiger·tec® Gold WSM36G. It has an aluminum titanium nitride (AlTiN) coating that features excellent layer bonding, which is topped with a gold-colored zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating layer for the best wear detection. As the ZrN coating wears, it reveals the violet bronze color of the AlTiN coating. The WSM36G grade increases tool life by 50 percent compared to an existing grade.

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Direct-Drive Rotation Stage

PI (Physik Instrumente), Auburn, MA, announces the launch of the V-625 direct drive rotation stage, a high-performance rotary positioning and scanning stage designed for applications requiring smooth, high-precision rotary motion. A key feature is its direct- and absolute-measuring precision encoder, providing sensor resolution down to 0.0015 μrad. This feature ensures immediate availability of position information upon power-up, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

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Thin Film Chip Resistor

The newest offering from KOA Speer Electronics, Bradford, PA is the high power-precision WN73H series metal thin film chip resistor, designed for high heat and high moisture applications. These reverse geometry resistors have power ratings of 0.3 W in a 0306 package and 1 W in a 0612. Resistance values range from 10Ω – 100 kΩ, with resistance tolerances as low as ±0.1percent and a T.C.R. down to ±10 ppm/°C.

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Turning Adapters

Sandvik Coromant, Mebane, NC, a manufacturer of cutting tools and tooling systems, has enhanced its lineup of next-generation Silent Tools™ turning adapters with additional sizes and configurations, including adapters with the Coromant Capto® coupling and HSK-T coupling. This vibration-damping technology is also available for quick and easy customization with Sandvik Coromant’s Tailor Made® platform. The damping mechanism counters vibration forces, ensuring safer machining at long overhangs.

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LED Micrometer

The optoCONTROL 2700 from Micro-Epsilon is a compact high-performance LED micrometer characterized by exceptional precision, a high measuring rate, and ease of use. Two models with measuring ranges of 10 and 40 mm cover a wide range of applications in automation and quality assurance. The active tilt angle correction enables precise detection of objects, even if they are inclined by up to 45°.

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M8-D-Coded Panel Mount Connectors

binder, Camarillo, CA, is enhancing its portfolio with M8-D-coded connectors featuring single wires. This new variant allows users to customize wiring to their specific needs, delivering improved transmission performance, particularly for applications like the Profinet standard. Due to their customization potential, factory-supplied untwisted single wires offer versatile application possibilities. M8-D-coded connectors are ideal for industrial communication and enable reliable signal and data transmission in machines and systems.

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Simulation Software

Emerson, Austin, TX, has announced the release of version 6.LTS of its DeltaV™ Mimic dynamic simulation software. The software has been enhanced to support performance and collaboration across the enterprise, helping eliminate silos of data that limit visibility into operator performance and providing tools to create digital twin simulations that deliver continuous value far beyond project execution. Simulation can pay for itself as a tool for engineering design, automation testing, and operator training.

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High-Speed Lathe Tools

Air Turbine Technology, Boca Raton, FL, introduces a new series of Air Turbine Live Tools ®, including its 822CX and 825CX. This series offers reliability at governed cutting speeds of 60,000 to 80,000 RPM at a fraction of the cost compared to conventional live tools and spindles. Automatically adjusting airflow CFM volume assures consistent high-rated speed during the cutting process and enables 6 to 10 times faster production cycles on any lathe.

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Multi-Fiber Optical Connectors

Molex, Lisle, IL, unveils its VersaBeam Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) Interconnect Solutions, a family of high-density fiber connectors optimized for hyperscale data center, cloud and edge computing environments. This robust product portfolio leverages the 3M™ EBO Ferrule, which expands the beam between connectors to reduce sensitivity to dust and debris, while dramatically decreasing the need for frequent cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.

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Air Supply Software

The new Advanced Analytics Smart AC software module from Dürr, Southfield, MI, enhances flexibility and speed in temperature and humidity control for supply air systems. This makes air conditioning — one of the biggest energy consumers in paint shops — much less resource intensive. A supply air system with a capacity of 350,000 m3/h equipped with DXQ software can lower annual energy costs by approximately 30,000 dollars, regardless of the climatic conditions at the location.

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This article first appeared in the June, 2025 issue of Tech Briefs Magazine (Vol. 49 No. 6).

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