Midwest Tool & Cutlery Co.    Sturgis, MI 49091
Dec 16, 2003 Virtually unbreakable in normal use, Midwest Snips® feature hot drop-forged steel blades and ergonomic handles that open 5½ in. Recyclable copolymer handle grips contain no PVC and offer comfort during extended periods of use. Center pivot bolt, featuring Torx® head, is threaded into bottom blade to keep blades in adjustment for longer periods. Product requires less hand pressure for cutting.

eG Innovations Inc.    Redwood City, CA 94065
Dec 16, 2003 The eG Suite uses Secure Socket Layer encryption for security-conscious verticals such as financial sector and outsourced managed services. Customers can configure eG manager to support SSL and all user and agent accesses over SSL tunnel. SSL capability offers alternative to VPNs as means to connect to remote client sites. Authenticated login to central, secure portal ensures that service providers and customers get real-time view of monitored infrastructure.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Dec 16, 2003 Model VCA8613 incorporates 8 low-noise pre-amplifiers, 8 attenuators, and 8 post-gain amplifiers, but draws only 600 mW. Differential outputs of LNAs can be switched through 8 x 10 cross-point switch, which is programmable through serial interface input port. Device operates on single 3 V supply and features 1.2 nV/rtHz input voltage noise at 5 MHz. Gain can be varied between 21–26 dB. Programmable maximum attenuation settings include 29, 33, 36.5, and 40 dB.

Axcelis Technologies Inc.    Beverly, MA 01915 1053
Dec 16, 2003 Available in 200 and 300 mm versions, RapidStripâ„¢ 320 resist and polymer removal system uses downstream, microwave plasma generation and chuck-based, wafer heating to provide dry strip process. Small process vacuum chambers enable high ash rates. Suited for front-end-of-line applications, RapidStrip platform offers single and dual process-chamber configurations.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Dec 16, 2003 Delivering up to 360 hits/min, Model ST 1212 handles workpieces up to 49.2 x 49.2 in. Model ST 1225 offers 330 hits/min and accepts workpieces up to 49.2 x 98.4 in. Finished part accuracy is ±.004 in. for both. Presses include high/low, servo-controlled, hydraulic ram system that delivers 20 tons of punching force; PC-based GE Fanuc control; 26-station turret with four 3.5 in. stations; and Smart Stroke® feature that calculates optimum ram hover height.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)    Bartlett, IL 60103
Dec 16, 2003 Available in 7 sizes, SP+ gearheads have output bearing design and utilize proprietary shaft seals that offer IP 65/66 protection. Dry-lubricated design contributes to units' 30,000 hr rated service life. Available in gear ratios from 3:1-100:1, including binary gear ratios, products run up to 4,500 rpm in continuous operation and feature noise levels down to 64 dB(A). They offer 17-750 Nm (nominal) and 40-1,100 Nm (acceleration) torque ranges.

Keystone Electronics Corp.    Astoria, NY 11105
Dec 15, 2003 PC Automotive Mini-Blade Fuse Clips feature vertical design to hold fuses in place securely even after multiple insertions. Made from 0.016 nickel-plated brass, units withstand shock and vibration. Voltage rating is 500 Vac with 15 A current rating. Clips are available in bulk, thru-hole mount, and tape and reel, which is compatible with vacuum and mechanical pick-and-place assembly systems.

ITT Goulds Pumps    Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Dec 15, 2003 Model 3196 CC has open-impeller design, allowing it to pass larger solids. Labyrinth seals, in front of motor lip seal, help eliminate motor failure due to fluid ingress. Back-pullout design allows all operating parts to be removed without disturbing suction or discharge piping. Pump may be cart-mounted for applications where portability is desired.

Caterpillar, Inc.    Peoria, IL 61629
Dec 15, 2003 Turbocharged engines of earthmoving Caterpillar D3G, D4G, and D5G Tractors meet EPA Tier 2 and CE Stage II emission norms. Power outputs of Models D5G, D4G, and D3G are 90 hp, 80 hp, and 70 hp, respectively. Product Link system, with GPS technology, provides up-to-date information on machine location, hours, and health. Machine-monitoring package alerts operator of machine conditions without need for visual monitoring. Single joystick controls speed, direction, and steering.

Gateway Safety, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44144
Dec 15, 2003 Odyssey(TM) Protective Eyewear weighs 1 oz. SoftFlex(TM) nosepiece, with extra-soft polymer fingertips, pivots on hinge, conforming to wearer's nose bridge. Rubberized temple tips alleviate pressure behind ears. Hard-coated, scratch-resistant lenses provide clear and distortion-free view. Glasses are available with red, white, and blue temples or standard black matte.

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Dec 15, 2003 Cool Space Runner II(TM) provides Pentium Class CPU power to embedded PC applications requiring durability, low power consumption (5.5 W), and fanless operation. Features include -40 to +85°C operating range, 128 Mbyte SDRAM soldered directly to PCB, and polyimide material in inner layers. Available with up to 512 MB SDRAM, it incorporates Mobile Intel Celeron, Ultra Low Voltage Pentium technology core and VIA TwisterT chipset with Savage4 graphics accelerator.

Vexcel Corp.    Boulder, CO 80301
Dec 15, 2003 EarthFinderâ„¢ facilitates cataloging and archiving of aerial images captured by UltraCam-D camera. It includes software hosted on Windows XP server with robotic tape subsystem for data archival, and optional storage devices for data export. Entry, Mid-range, and Enterprise configurations provide respective storage capacities of 8, 52, and 168 TB. Using Web-based GUI, users can search catalog for archived images by geographic location as well as other attributes.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clara, CA 95051
Dec 15, 2003 Agilent 86100C Infiniium with jitter (DCA-J) offers analysis capability that separates random and deterministic jitter and their subcomponents, such as such as data dependent jitter, pattern jitter, inter-symbol interference and duty cycle jitter, from 50-40 GB/s. It is suited for use by engineers working on standards such as CEI, XFP, Fiber Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, and PCI Express to help find and eliminate signal integrity issues.

MII Equipment, Inc.    Milwaukee, WI 53226
Dec 15, 2003 Available in 1 ft increments in lengths from 2-10 ft, Handle-It(TM) protects areas such as office walls, mezzanines, water mains, electrical boxes, and personnel walkways. Manufactured with 10 gauge steel square tube mounted on 10 in.² base plates, columns are available as single (18 in. high) or double (42 in. high). To achieve maximum protection from forklift damage, system withstands 10,000 lb at 4 mph with 12 in. deflection or less.

American Aldes Ventilation Corporation    Sarasota, FL 34234
Dec 15, 2003 Series MPV Multiport Ventilators prevent mold growth caused by activity-based indoor humidity levels. Silent and low continuous background ventilation rates are controlled by self-regulating air duct system. Single unit can ventilate up to 16 bathrooms with single fan and penetration to outside. Pre-calibrated, self-balancing systems eliminate need for fire dampers and shaft enclosures per IBC for up to 4-story construction.

Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc.    New Britain, CT 06050
Dec 15, 2003 UL-approved, explosion proof Series 50 ELW and ELLW, with encapsulated coil, work as general-purpose valves for pneumatic and hydraulic conditions. Former operates on 1.8 W ac and dc, while latter operates on 0.5 W dc. Response times are from 4–16 msec and operating cycles can be intermittent or continuous at speeds up to 600 cpm. Valves meet hazardous location standards and have -0 to +140°F ambient temperature range (0 to 150°F media).

Camfil Farr    Riverdale, NJ 07457
Dec 15, 2003 Series FB fluid-seal, bag-in/bag-out housings use PVC bag-enclosure system to isolate personnel from hazardous materials and prevent spread of infectious contaminants. Housings, in several different sizes and stacking arrangements, meet various airflow requirements. They accept variety of HEPA filters; gas adsorbers; 2, 4, or 6 in. deep prefilters; and choice of optional components.

TAC Rockford    Rockford, IL 61103
Dec 15, 2003 Positive Lock system creates form-locking connection between vise jaws and workpiece. Indentations on workpiece interlock with corresponding serrations on vise jaws, resulting in hold that will not shift. Only 0.12 in. of material is in vise, and near-complete 5-sided access is made available without re-clamping. Rough hot-rolled and saw-cut stock can be used in place of pre-milled pieces.

CUI, Inc.    Tualatin, OR 97062
Dec 15, 2003 With 1U height, convection-cooled, 120 W VSUU120 u-frame series and open PCB VSBU120 series switching power supply models feature power factor correction. Voltage outputs range from 3.0-50.0 Vdc on 11 single-output models. V-Infinity models also offer 7 dual output and 18 triple output models. Products produce full output power from 0 to 50°C and are suited for information technology, datacom, wireless, and industrial applications.

Precidia Technologies Inc.    Kanata, ON K2L 2P4  Canada
Dec 15, 2003 Leveraging Ether232 product technology, iPocket232 Compact RS232-to-Ethernet adapter features DIN Rail mounting and modem replacement capability. Smaller than a credit card and offering plug-and-play installation, product connects serial equipment to Ethernet via RS232 interface for real-time access from any location on user’s network. Product also helps to eliminate cumbersome cabling and dedicated PCs.