Colonial Saw Co., Inc.    Kingston, MA 02364
Jul 08, 2010 Enabling automatic saw travel with variable feed rate, STRIEBIG Control includes panel end sensor, start position memory, and return mode selector switch. Mid-shelf allows for comfortable working of small parts and ability to stage material on one side of saw. Additional features include auto-shifting, full wood-backing grid; digital measuring with fine adjustment for both X and Y axes; and laser light to help guide set-up of horizontal cut position.

Fagor Automation Corp.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jul 08, 2010 Offering host of programmable cycles, Innova 40i True Vision DRO is equipped with TFT color screen capable of solid graphic representations and displaying parts via multiple solid sectional views. Operation-aiding features include, but are not limited to, inch/metric conversion, absolute/incremental programming, axes presetting, and tool offset capability. Other features, including feedrate alarms and feedback signal monitoring, contribute to machine safety and process efficiency.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Jul 07, 2010 Dual DMOS full-bridge stepper motor driver ICs A4986/A4987 can be controlled in full-, half-, and quarter-step modes. Each full-bridge, controlled by PHASE, I0, I1 logic inputs, offers output rated up to 35 V and ±2 A. Along with parallel input communication and overcurrent protection, features include 2-bit nonlinear DAC, synchronous rectification control circuitry, and fixed off-time PWM current regulator with mixed decay mode.

BinMaster    Lincoln, NE 68507
Jul 07, 2010 Available in 2 models including SHT-120 with standard insertion length of 7.37 in. and SHT-140 with threaded pipe extension that can be customized in lengths from 14 in. to 13 ft, BinMaster SHT vibrating rods have reinforced membrane and piezo system that tolerates process temperatures up to 482°F. Constructed with SS rod probe to prevent bridging and build-up of material on sensor, they are suited for powdered or granular solids with material density of 1¼ pcf to maximum granular size of 1½ in.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Jul 07, 2010 Featuring single control engine and universal programming environment for application portability across hardware platforms, RX3i CPU315 incorporates Intel® M class 1 GHz processor, 20 MB of battery-backed user memory, and 20 MB non-volatile flash user memory. Unit enables programming in ladder diagram, structured text, function block diagram, and C. Supporting up to 512 program blocks with max size of 128 KB each, RX3i CPU315 includes 1 RS-485 serial port and 1 RS-232 serial port.

Elemental LED    Emeryville, CA 94608
Jul 07, 2010 With 1.5 in. Mini RGB Controller, users push one button to switch between color settings on any multi-colored LED fixture, including RGB strip lighting and RGB light bars. Tiny 12 V accessory can be installed with screwdriver by connecting 4 wires from RGB LED fixture and 2 wires from 12 V power source. Color modes include solid colors, strobing, flashing, quick fades, and slow fades.

National Semiconductor Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Jul 06, 2010 As 20 V synchronous buck controller, LM27402 offers 3-20 V input capable of interfacing with all intermediate bus voltages. Integrated inductor DC resistance current sense eliminates need for resistive power train elements to detect output current, and output voltage is adjustable down to 0.6 V. Other features include programmable current sense threshold level, bias supply sub-regulator, and MOSFET gate drivers with adaptive dead-time control.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jul 05, 2010 Supplied in 16-Lead 5 x 3 mm DFN package, LTC4219 Hot Swap(TM) controller allows low-power board with load supply voltages from 2.9-15 V to be safely inserted and removed from live backplane by limiting inrush current to load supply during power up. This 5 A controller comes in dedicated 12 or 5 V versions and offers adjustable current limit. Integrated power MOSFET and sense resistor in power path, as well as internal dV/dt circuit, reduce required number of external components.

Zero-Max, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55441 5537
Jul 05, 2010 With Micro Dial(TM) feature, users of Zero-Max Adjustable Speed Drives can accurately set and re-set various speeds to meet performance levels for different applications. Units accept input speeds from 0-2,000 rpm and provide speed control for inputs from ¼ to 1½ hp applications with output torque ratings from 12-200 lb-in. When used as prime mover, drive acts as variable speed device, and when used as secondary drive, unit acts as variable ratio device.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Jul 02, 2010 Specifically designed for ABB IRC5 controller in heavy deposition welding applications, WeldGuide® III performs weld seam joint tracking during welding process. System utilizes voltage and current sensors to take real-time measurements through welding arc, identifying variations in weld joints and making any adjustments necessary to keep robotic welding torch in joint path. With tracking system automatically adapting to part, WeldGuide III ensures consistent welds.

Crydom    San Diego, CA 92154
Jul 02, 2010 Designed for general purpose/light duty use in heating, lighting, and motion control applications, CL series is rated at either 5 or 10 A output from 24-280 Vac, and includes LED input status indicator. It is offered in industry standard panel mount SSR package and is also available in either IP00 or IP20 touch safe screw terminal configurations. Featuring 4 kV all solid state optical isolation with Triac output, series comes with either zero voltage or random turn-on.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jul 02, 2010 As complete switch mode DC/DC µModule® POL regulator, LTM4611 integrates main DC/DC power circuit and gate drive circuit plus inductors, MOSFETs, input and output bypass capacitors, and compensation circuitry. IC can generate 5 V N-channel MOSFET gate drive for voltage conversion from 3.3 VIN or less to loads as low as 0.8 V at up to 15 A. Offering conversion efficiencies up to 92%, regulator supports paralleling of up to 4 units to share current and increase output capability.

FANUC FA America Corp.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jul 01, 2010 Available in Milling (0i-MD) and Turning (0i-TD) versions with 8 and 11 axes, respectively, 0i-D features enhanced tool management. Milling model offers nano smoothing and jerk control for high-speed machining of complex free form parts, while turning model features retraction for rigid tapping for cycle time reduction. Featuring nano interpolation and grinding function for canned cycles, Oi-Mate-D offers axis control by PMC, allowing for programmed axis by control MTD logic.

ACS Motion Control Ltd.    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Jun 30, 2010 Model MC4Unt controls up to 32 axes of motion, which are fully synchronized to 20 kHz sampling and servo update rate with maximum synchronization dither of 100 nsec. It also allows integration of up to 8 axes into single network node. Servo algorithms such as true gantry with decoupling of center of gravity and yaw, Cartesian cross-axis compensation, and adaptive multiaxis control are enabled. ACSPL+ motion programming language runs on MC4Unt for users to develop applications.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Jun 30, 2010 Supplied in 5 x 5 mm QFN package, A4936 provides outputs for direct high current gate drive of all N-channel power MOSFET 3-phase bridge with 38 V max supply voltage. Integrated elements include 3 Hall-element inputs, sequencer for commutation control, fixed off-time PWM current control, and locked-rotor detection. While output current is scaled by capability of external MOSFETs, locked rotor detection delay is set by external capacitor on CLD terminal.

DMP    Springfield, MO 65803
Jun 28, 2010 Suited for range of commercial applications, DMP XR500(TM) Command Processor Panel can be used as slave fire communicator with any separate Fire Alarm Control Panel or as standalone FACP using its own built-in communicator. System can be configured with up to 8 different communication options using Network, Cell, or Dial-Up technologies.

Axiomatic Technologies Corp.    Mississauga, ON L4Z1Z8  Canada
Jun 28, 2010 Suited for off-highway excavators, backhoes, pile drivers, or bulldozers, Bucket Positioning System (BPS) provides continuous assessment of bucket, blade or attachment position as part of complete 2D/3D OEM machine control system. It interfaces with CANopen® devices for angle sensing, and offers fast data exchange with machine control display via Ethernet. Features include operating range of 9-36 Vdc, IP67 rated sealed enclosure, and 2 CAN, 1 Ethernet, and 1 RS-232 serial COM port.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Jun 25, 2010 Model DS1876, with dual laser diode driver (LDD) interface, controls and monitors all transmitter functions for SFP+ optical modules and supports SFF-8472 specification. Automatic power control and laser modulation is controlled through 4 temperature-driven look-up tables with 10-bit DAC outputs. For each driver, unit monitors temperature, VCC, and transmit power and bias current, and also provides I²C-compliant interface to host system. It is specified over -40 to +95°C temperature range.

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.    Little Neck, NY 11362
Jun 25, 2010 Suited for environments requiring centralized lighting control, GreenMAX(TM) panels are fully integrated systems with relay cabinets and inserts, command modules, handheld display unit, power supplies, relays, and digital switches. Each panel controls up to 32,000 smart relays, options for which include integrated dimming, daylight harvesting, and smart metering. Integrated dimming and switching capabilities, along with daylighting and smart metering features, promote energy efficiency.

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.    South Portland, ME 04106
Jun 25, 2010 Featuring total area of 2.2 x 3.9 mm, 5 V 300 mA TinyBoost(TM) Model FAN4860 enables USB On-the-Go and HDMI functionality in Lithium-Ion portables. Device switches at 3 MHz frequency, enabling use of small capacitors and inductors to save board space. With VIN of 3.6 V at 1 mA, efficiency is 84% and at 200 mA, load efficiency is 91%. True load-disconnect between battery and load eliminates leakage from battery during OFF state, extending shutdown life.