Primera Technology, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55447-4446
Feb 20, 2006 Bravo(TM) XR-Blu(TM) Disc Publisher incorporates built-in robotics, full-color direct-to-disc inkjet printing, and Pioneer Electronics Inc's BDR-101A Blue-ray Disc/DVD Recorder. Built-in blue LED array illuminates interior, allowing user to view operation. Blu-ray enabled recording software, based on technology from Sonic Solutions®, is included to provide complete, professional Blu-ray Disc publishing solution. Unit connects via USB 2.0 to any PC running Windows® XP/2000.

B & B Electronics Mfg. Co.    Ottawa, IL 61350
Feb 17, 2006 Elinx EIR and EIS series enable users to convert to and from fiber-to-copper installations through hostile RFI/EMI environments. They can also extend distances up to 1.2 miles with multi mode fiber and up to 12.4 miles with single mode fiber. Rugged EIR series comes in industrial DIN rail-mount package, while commercial EIS models come in desk-, wall-, or rack-mountable packages with power supply. Both versions offer options to convert 10/100Base TX signals to 100Base FX.

Lenox Instrument Co.    Trevose, PA 19053 3427
Feb 16, 2006 Capable of viewing inner workings of complex castings such as cylinder heads and engine blocks, CastingScope is available with probe diameters of .138 and .236 in. and probe length of 7.9 in. or longer. Fiber optics are used to illuminate images on 480-line resolution color CCTV camera that is directly coupled to instrument, and images can be displayed on color monitor. All scopes are waterproof, as well as and digital- and video-adaptable.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Feb 16, 2006 AMG series provides angular position, rate, and acceleration for system development and production testing. Suited for directing optics, lasers, antennas, and sensors to precise pointing angles, products utilize direct-drive, brushless, slotless torque motors with rare-earth magnets and angular transducers coupled directly to precision shafts for 360° continuous motion. Zero-backlash units feature cog-free design and accommodate loads up to 600 mm dia.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Feb 14, 2006 Producing more yellow power than air-cooled krypton/argon ion lasers, diode-pumped solid-state 85 YCA-Series can use extra power to compensate for fiber-coupling losses or optical throughput inefficiencies associated with scanning and imaging devices. Single-frequency output exhibits less than 3% peak-to-peak noise and is suited for fluorescence-induced imaging.

Toshiba Teli America, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Feb 10, 2006 Progressive scan, monochrome 1/3 in. CCD Model CS8560D and ½ in. CCD Model CS8570D offer 640 x 480 VGA resolution, asynchronous restart/reset, and partial scan read out. Measuring 29 x 29 x 26.5 mm, units are suited for limited space applications such as part presence and inspection, robotics and machine vision, and semiconductor assembly. They include C-mount, random trigger shutter, multiple shutter speeds, and internal/external synchronization.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Feb 10, 2006 Designed to assist crime scene investigators, Reveal(TM) helps gather evidence that might otherwise be overlooked. Continuous wave (CW), diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser-based solution helps detect latent fingerprints as well as bodily fluids and biological matter, identifying each by their specific color signatures when exposed to laser light. System consists of DPSS laser, 22 ft of fiber optic cable, and ergonomic wand with zoom optics.

Nikon, Inc. Instrument Group Div.    Melville, NY 11747
Feb 10, 2006 Featuring stable, fixed stage construction, FN1 produces minimal electrical noise and exhibits vibration-free operation. Physiological water dipping objectives offer working distances to 3.5 mm, with 45° approach angle, coated top lenses, and axial chromatic aberration correction for visible to NIR imaging. Other features include IR wavelength selection turret and condenser with 8.2 mm working distance usable for DIC and oblique illumination techniques.

Exar Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Feb 07, 2006 Capable of data transmissions at 8 Mbps, 8-channel Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter XR16V798 is 2.25-3.6 V device with 5 V tolerant inputs. It features 64-byte Transmit and Receive FIFOs, automatic RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR hardware flow control, automatic software flow control, RS-485 half-duplex direction control, and 16C550 register set. UART is suited for applications such as remote access servers, network management, and multi-port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 communications cards.

Orled    Portland, OR 97223
Feb 07, 2006 Suited for inspection microscopes, Model RL-9 uses LED lamps and heat sink to prevent heating of illuminated subjects. Lens design directs light from individual sources to centerline of ringlight and blends it into even luminescent spot. Brightness control allows light output to be dialed to suit operator's exact need, from full to zero output. Featuring 4.0 in. OD housing and clear ID of 2.0 in, ringlight includes current-controlled power supply.

Sena U.S.A,    San Jose, CA 95134
Feb 07, 2006 Parani100 connects Bluetooth devices to 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network, transmitting data from each Bluetooth terminal to management station via TCP/IP at rates to 723 Kbps over 120 m range (typ). Supporting point to multipoint connectivity to 7 points, unit is designed for wireless installations and supports various operating modes: TCP server, TCP client, repeater, vertex, and RS232. Supported profiles include serial port, LAN access, PAN, and dial-up networking.

Panasonic Security & Digital Imaging Company / Vision System    Secaucus, NJ 07094
Feb 07, 2006 With IP66 rating, Super Dynamic III WV-CW964 withstands harsh outdoor environments. Built-in fan and heater ensure operating temperature of -40 to +50°C, while sun shield permits camera installation in direct sunlight. Unit's 128X dynamic range and pixel-based contrast image correction circuitry ensure accurate reproduction. Camera provides 30 X optical zoom, 360° pan at 400°/sec, pan control of 0.065°/sec, and Auto Tracking, which follows largest movement in image.

National Semiconductor Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Feb 07, 2006 Capable of 400 Mbps performance, LVDS physical layer devices (PHYs) include DS90LV011AH transmitter, DS90LT012AH receiver, DS90LV027AH dual transmitter, DS90LV028AH dual receiver, and DS90LV049H integrated dual transceiver. All products are optimized for driving signals through cable harnesses in systems operating in harsh environments with temperatures from -40 to +125°C. Depending on device, packaging options include 5-pin SOT-23, 8-pin SOIC, and 16-pin TSSOP.

PSC, Inc.    Eugene, OR 97402
Feb 07, 2006 Featuring multiple interface architecture, ergonomic PowerScan 7000 Standard Range Linear Imaging Scanner (SRI) is capable of reading of all 1D symbologies and PDF-417. This IP65-sealed scanner, resistant to shock damage resulting from up to fifty 2 m drops to concrete, utilizes PSC optical design that lends to depth of field. Uses include package handling and tracking, warehouse, shipping and receiving, and manufacturing shop floor applications.

Harvard Apparatus, Inc.    Holliston, MA 01746 1371
Feb 06, 2006 Offered in 110 and 220 Vac versions, Vario-Maxi Stand 9 in. magnifier enables users to view details of printed page from working distance of 11 in. Reading glass head, able to swivel 90° for vertical and radial axes, is attached to tabletop via stable jointed support with integrated cable for variable positioning. Hard-coated aspheric lens is capable of 1.75x magnification. Attached tilted downwards, bright white fluorescent bulb illuminates viewing area.

Hand Held Products    Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153
Feb 02, 2006 Designed for the direct part mark (DPM) identification market, models 6308 DPM Reader and 6328 Cordless DPM Reader provide data accuracy in part traceability, authenticity, and supply chain management processes in automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, and defense industries. Powered by Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology 5.0, model 6308 supports USB, keyboard wedge, and RS232 communications, while model 6328 features Bluetooth v1.2 wireless connectivity.

Electrophysics Corp.    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Feb 01, 2006 With integrated data logger and icon-based user interface, HotShot B-View(TM) helps find and identify obscure defects in typical points of inspection for building and home inspection industries. Articulating thermal camera head enables users to view points of interest from floor level to overhead while maintaining optimal viewing angle and hand position. Unit integrates microbolometer IR sensor, offers joystick control, and detects temperatures from -20 to +100°C.

Goodrich Corp.    Charlotte, NC 28217
Feb 01, 2006 Designed for Geiger or Linear Mode single-photon counting at wavelengths from 0.9-1.6 microns, SU055-GM-APD-FO consists of one indium gallium arsenide/indium phosphide, near-infrared (NIR), avalanche photodiode (APD). It incorporates APD chip, thermoelectric cooler, thermistor, and optical fiber coupling optics into hermetic package. Along with quantum efficiency of over 70%, unit offers low-noise analog optical detection up to approximately 1 GHz.

SoftNoze USA, Inc.    Frankfort, NY 13340-5100
Jan 31, 2006 Designed to hold threaded barrel photoelectric sensor, GuardHouse(TM) brackets feature protective tabs that extend around sensor and reflector. Units incorporate adjustment slots for installation, setup, and sensor-reflector alignment. Brackets are available in Unistrut® attachment and standard models, and can be ordered as individual units or in pairs. Stainless steel units are suited for applications such as food and packaging conveyors.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Jan 31, 2006 Providing up to 100 W of power, Industrial Diode Laser System 100 incorporates multiple single-emitter diodes combined into single output fiber. Single-emitter diodes exhibit lifetimes in excess of 400,000 hr and can be pulsed on and off without affecting lifetime. With uniform, top hat beam profile, product is suited for welding of plastic parts needed in automobile production, such as exhaust manifolds, key bobs, CV joints, and lightweight gasoline tanks.