Code Generator

dSPACE, Wixom, MI, offers Version 4.4 of TargetLink code generator software that features controller modeling with MATLAB® code from MathWorks. It describes algorithms and behavior directly with MATLAB code in a Simulink model. The module for MATLAB Code can be used to map the modeling process. Production code generated with TargetLink can be validated and tested on a dSPACE real-time system so users can immediately verify how the developed code works in a real-world environment.

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Rapid-Release Pins

JW Winco, A Ganter Company, New Berlin, WI, introduced WN 100.1 T-handle, inch-size, rapid-release pins with stainless steel shanks for fastening and alignment applications. The pin will not release until the button on the handle is depressed, at which time the balls retract into the shank, allowing the pin to be inserted into or removed from its position. The shaft, inner spindle, split ring, spring, and balls are stainless steel and the handle is die-cast aluminum with a black anodized finish.

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Power Supplies

TRACO Power North America, San Jose, CA, released the TIB-EX family of 80/120/240/480 Watt DIN rail power supplies for harsh environments. They offer 12/24/48V outputs, 150% peak power for four seconds, and a ruggedized metal enclosure. Protection circuits include back power immunity, short-circuit/overload protection, and a DC OK dry signal contact. The units provide a -40 to +60 °C full load operating temperature range.

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Cable Assemblies

Intelliconnect, Crossville, TN, introduced RF cable assemblies comprised of cables, connectors, and terminations available in low-loss, semi-rigid, semi-flex, and conformable versions. Low-loss, phase-stable, flexible microwave cable assemblies operate up to 70-GHz. Semi-rigid cables are made using a solid metal outer conductor that can be bent into shape as required; semi-flexible cables offer a lighter, more flexible alternative and enable cable to be flexed.

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3D Printers

FELIX PRO L and XL 3D printers from FELIXprinters, IJsselstein, The Netherlands, offer print chambers that incorporate warm and cold zones. The warm zone controls temperatures during build and the cold zone keeps printer electronics cool. The Pro L can build parts up to 300 × 400 × 400 mm or 11.8 × 15.75 × 15.75”. The Pro XL has a build chamber of 600 × 400 × 600 mm or 23.62 × 15.75 × 23.62”. Features include dual extruders that are at different print levels, avoiding collisions. Both models include a 7” touchscreen module with integrated print server.

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Equipment Enclosures

ROLEC Enclosures, Bridgeville, PA, introduced profiPANEL command enclosures that house machine controls. The IP 65-rated enclosures can accommodate all types of displays and electronic control equipment. Internal rails using M4/M5 nuts allow easy mounting of the equipment. The front of the enclosure is made to measure for edgeless flush mounting of a front plate that is permanently connected to the housing. All housings are manufactured from extruded aluminum with polyamide corner covers.

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Flow Controllers

AW-Lake Co., Oak Creek, WI, introduced PCU Series controllers that connect with thermal mass flow meters or controllers to provide a local display of flow output. Serving as a single- or multi-channel mass flow controller with up to four channels, the instruments support multiple unit networked operations. A backlit display offers views of process variables and programmed setpoints for each connected device on one screen. Process control functionalities are provided for batching, setpoint control, resettable dual totalizer, and valve override control.

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Liquid Level Sensor

The NCR-84 from BinMaster, Lincoln, NE, is an 80-GHz radar sensor used for continuous, noncontact level measurement in liquids. It is designed specifically for measurement in excessive steam, vapor, condensation, or surface foam. The signal is focused in a very narrow beam angle, allowing for precise aiming to avoid obstructions in a tank such as agitators, mixers, fittings, or heating coils. The sensor is offered in threaded, flange, and hygienic versions for a variety of applications. A plastic antenna option enables use in low pressure or temperature ranges.

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Design, Simulation, and Manufacturing

NX™ design, simulation, and manufacturing software from Siemens PLM Software, Plano, TX, offers machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that can predict next steps and update the user interface to meet the needs of different types of users across multiple departments. Machine learning processes, analyzes, and learns from large volumes of data; AI and ML can be used to monitor the actions of the user to determine NX commands and/or modify the interface.

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Modal and Structural Testing

MB Dynamics, Cleveland, OH, announced the Modal 1000 exciter system for large-scale modal and structural testing. The unit can excite sine forces of up to 4000N (900 lbf), with a 2” (50-mm) peak-to-peak stroke and 1. 5 m/s peak velocity (60 inches per second) at frequencies from DC to 2000 Hz. The suspension may be fine-positioned to the test article using DC current. Optional accessories include piezoelectric force sensors to 4448 N (1000 lbs.) in tension and compression modes.

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Emergency Switches

ZF Electronic Systems, Pleasant Prairie, WI, offers STEUTE ZS Series emergency-stop pull-wire switches. Each is equipped with snap-action, NC positive-break contacts, providing a safe means for initiating an E-stop along the length of the installed pull-wire. Switching function occurs if wire is pulled or breaks. Available for unidirectional and bidirectional operation up to 130 m, the units feature an integral pushbutton reset and rugged, die-cast aluminum, powder-coated housings.

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Soldering System

The SST 8300 Series automated vacuum pressure soldering system from Palomar Technologies, Carlsbad, is designed to deliver a low-void, fluxless solder process using a combination of vacuum and gas pressure. Featuring conveyor belts and a Cartesian gantry, the system is available with a single or triple chamber. Each chamber runs a complete process, allowing multiple processes to be run in parallel. It can operate as a standalone unit or can be integrated into an automated production line.

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Connectors and Adapters

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand, Irvine, CA, introduced M12 field termination connectors and in-line adapters to address harsh environment connectivity. The M12FT8A Series features M12 8-pin, A-Code connectors in male, female, straight, and right-angle options. The TC-M128AM-2M128AF is a shielded, M12, 8-pin, A-Code, male-to-dual-female, T coupler that is IP67-rated. The M128AMFS is a male-to-female, 8-pin, A-code, panel-mount adapter with straight-through wiring.

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Industrial Ultrasound

Eddyfi® Technologies, Les Ulis, France, released the Panther ultrasound imaging machine with Phased Array Ultrasonic Techniques (PAUT) and Total Focusing Method (TFM). It is designed for both desktop and industrial applications and features high-resolution imaging with 1.5+ million pixels in real time and a data throughput greater than 320 MB/s. The unit is scalable from 32:128 to 2048:2048 channels.

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Rack Enclosures

METCASE, a division of OKW Enclosures, Bridgeville, PA, released TECHNOMET minirack enclosures for mounting standard 19” subracks, chassis, and front panels. Standard heights are 3U, 4U, and 6U; custom heights of 5U, 7U, 8U, and 9U are available. The enclosures feature a ventilated base and rear panel. Both standard and custom enclosures combine diecast aluminum front and rear bezels, a folded case body and chassis, and four snap-on cover trims with no visible fixing screws.

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Desktop 3D Scanner

The Artec Micro from Artec, Santa Clara, CA, is an automated, metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner equipped with twin cameras and blue LED lights that are synchronized with the scanner’s dual-axis rotation system. After an object is placed on the circular scanning platform, the operator chooses from a variety of smart scanning paths and clicks to begin. The industrial scanner creates a high-resolution color 3D scan with point accuracy of up to 10 microns. The scanning process can be viewed in real time within Artec Studio.

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Connectors

The Right Angle USB 2.0 Sealjack connector from Stewart Connector, Glen Rock, PA, is used in IoT applications where reliability and functionality are necessary when Ethernet moves outside typical office applications. The connector offers a sealed, compact design that can transmit 480 Mbps, is rated for IP67 applications, and allows front panel mounting with blind mating screw pockets. It has 30u” of gold on the contacts and is molded in high-temperature plastic.

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VPX Board

Pentek, Upper Saddle River, NJ, introduced Jade Model 54851 high-performance 3U VPX boards based on the Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale FPGA. They feature two 500-MHz, 12-bit A/Ds with two programmable multiband digital downconverters (DDCs) and one digital upconverter (DUC) with two 800-MHz, 16-bit D/As. The boards include multi-board clock and sync engine and a large DDR4 memory.

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Safety Controllers

Banner Engineering, Minneapolis, MN, offers SC10 Series safety controllers for monitoring safety devices on smaller machines with hazardous motion. The series can replace the functionality of two or more safety relay modules and has 10 inputs including four that can be converted to outputs. Automatic Terminal Optimization (ATO) makes it possible to increase the number of available inputs from 10 to 14 to accommodate additional input devices.

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Wireless Microcontrollers

Mouser Electronics, Mansfield, TX, offers STM32WB wireless microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics that support Bluetooth® 5.0, ZigBee 3.0, and OpenThread connectivity. The dual-core microcontrollers are centered around a 64-MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 application processor core and an Arm Cortex-M0+ network processor core, with up to 1 Mbyte of on-chip flash and 256 Kbytes of SRAM.

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