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Ethanol Is the New Homebrew
The E-Fuel 100 allows motorists to make their own ethanol from sugar or even leftover booze. The system features fermentation, solid-state distillation and control advances that make production a breeze.
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That hydrogen can reliably power cars is all but proven, but the work to create a mass fuel cell vehicle market has just begun. Our extensive coverage provides an in-depth look at the future of hydrogen power. Videos and photo gallery included!
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 Linear Motion Components 3D Data
THK, the pioneer of the linear motion system and the patent innovator of Caged Technology, contiues to be the preferred world leader in linear motion guide technology. 3D downloads are available on our website of the highest quality linear motion components including: linear motion guides, actuators, ball screws and ball splines. Click Here. |
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 Free Guide Helps Choose Tubing and Hose
Features items to consider during plastic and rubber tubing and hose selection, such as ingredient compatibility, temperature limitations, flexibility requirements, pressure and vacuum ratings, custom options, and more. Notes common errors to be avoided. Click Here to request your free copy. |
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  Robotic Foosball -  VIDEO This foosball table uses a 96-pinhole camera and LED sensor grid system to keep track of the ball’s position on the table. Watch Now
 Measuring Combustion Cylinder Pressure for Advanced Engine Control- WEBCAST The pressure to reduce carbon dioxide generation, substantially increase fuel economy and continue to reduce vehicle emissions requires more advanced sensing techniques. Guest expert Dr. Marek Wlodarczyk, president, Optrand Inc. explores existing technology approaches and discusses a direct measurement solution rapidly gaining acceptance for future vehicles. Watch Now |
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 High Power Density DC Motors
Increasing shaft power with less input power is crucial to improve product performance. ThinGap offers a series of low-voltage, high-efficiency, and high-power density brush and brushless DC motors for applications with input power limitations. For a white paper that explains this unique technology, Click Here. |
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Sponsored Technology Content
Webcast: Mechatronics in the Age of Digital Images
In partnership with Bosch Rexroth, National Instruments and Siemens PLM
Avid photographers talk about image focus, shutter speed and depth of field, but rarely do they talk about image sensors, gyroscopes, actuators and ultrasonic motors. But the digital camera is truly a mechatronics marvel. Kevin Craig's three-part webcast takes you through the basics of photography through the birth of the digital age to explain how mechatronics is revolutionizing the digital camera. Read More
Sliding Glass Door Challenge
In partnership with Groschopp
Unlike prison doors, some tough doors are pretty. The gearmotors for elegant three and four element sliding doors that lead to your sunny poolside patio had to fit into the 3.5 inch deep space in exterior walls. The toughest job, however, was noise reduction in this residential application. Find out how these doors open and close smoothly and quietly in sequence. Read More
Dive into Direct Digital Manufacturing - WEBCAST
In partnership with Stratasys
Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) or rapid manufacturing is taking place today. Knowing what DDM is and how to implement within your company is a competitive advantage in today's manufacturing environment. Watch Now
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2008 Engineering Salary Survey - Available Now
In Partnership with Aerotek
Did your pay increase measure up to the industry average last year? Based on your level of education and years of service, what should your annual base salary be? What specific skills do engineers need to get ahead in their profession today? The Design News 2008 Engineering Salary Survey has the answers. Read More
All the Safety Information You Need. One Central Point.
In partnership with Siemens
At SafetyBase.com you'll find the latest news and information about machine and process safety—created through a unique collaboration of safety experts. This is the one interactive site designed to provide you everything from safety regulations to products to applications. It's safety automation made simple. Visit SafetyBase.com today! Read More
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AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect is a direct seller of automation and industrial control products such as PLCs, sensors, pushbuttons, AC drives/motors, enclosures, operator interfaces, and much more. AutomationDirect offers a free 1,900+ page catalog and full-featured web site for your viewing experience. Come visit us today!
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Balanced Constant Current Excitation for Dynamic Strain Measurements
Vendor:Precision Filters | Type:
White Paper
Balanced constant current excitation uses a pair of matched constant current sources to excite a single active strain gage. The technique provides enhanced immunity from electrostatic noise pickup and may be employed for dynamic strain measurement applications that require only two wires to the transducer. In this paper, the properties of balanced constant current excitation will be examined and compared against traditional techniques using the Wheatstone bridge or single-ended constant current excitation.
Cost Savings through Energy Efficient Power Transmission Systems
Vendor:Gates | Type:
White Paper
Any loss of power is a loss of money for users. To minimize losses and keep energy consumption in check, power transmission drives must operate at optimum efficiency.This paper compares the efficiency-related characteristics of two belt drives, V-belt drives and synchronous belt drives to show the potential for savings.
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