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Mounting Components are designed for small optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:07 -0500

Able to integrate smaller optics ranging from 3-12.5 mm in dia, S-Mount product line is comprised of simple and achromatic lens mounts, various tubes and spacers, and various adapters, including S-to-C type. Products feature adjustable thickness and are threaded for M12 x 0.5 mm mounting, commonly used for micro-video lenses and board level camera mounts. Manufactured from anodized aluminum material, components have 12 mm ID, thread pitch of 2 threads/mm, and 16 mm OD.

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Micromanipulator features fully enclosed 3-axis design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:28:50 -0500

Weighing 2 kg, Model MP63 combines DC gear motors, rotary encoders, lead screws, and non-contact limit switches in fully enclosed assembly. Unit provides 25 mm stroke in each direction with 5 micron accuracy and ±1 micron repeatability. Standard straightness and flatness is ±3 microns. Cable connectors are located on one end, and, as option, assembly can be made clean room compatible.

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Micropositioning System suits parallel kinematic systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:34:09 -0500

Driven by 6 LTA actuators, Hexapod 6-axis micropositioning system features anti-friction coated spherical joint design. Hexapod XPS electronic controller offers freely-definable virtual pivot point, instrument grade I/O, hardware-based input triggers, event triggers, high-speed data acquisition, TCP/IP communication, and integrated TCL programming language for on-board processes. Two user-definable coordinate systems are provided, which facilitate incremental displacements.

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Mirror Mount is designed for research and OEM applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:28:57 -0500

Maintaining standard 1 in. optical axis height, compact V100-CP CenterPoint(TM) mirror mount holds mirror directly above and inline with mounting hole. Clear quadrant mount is English or Metric mounting compatible and can be rotated to steer reflected beam over 270°. In high-density layouts, product can be positioned on adjacent table mounting holes which are only 1 in. apart. Device is utilized in assemblies that require periscopes, delay lines, and polarizer inverters.

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Nanopositioning Systems suit super-resolution microscopy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:30:30 -0500

Featuring 0.8 in. profile, PI nano(TM) Series delivers accurate motion with sub-nanometer resolution in 2 and 3 axes. Piezo controller is included and comes with 24-bit USB port, Ethernet, RS-232, and analog interfaces, as well as software support for all major image acquisition packages. For highly stable, closed loop operation, piezoresistive sensors are applied directly to moving structure and precisely measure displacement of stage platform.

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Submounts and TVS Diodes increase UHB LED protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:32:23 -0500

Intended for use in ultra high brightness (UHB) LED lighting applications, LuxGuard products include silicon submounts that provide integrated ESD protection at levels exceeding 15 kV HBM (Human Body Model) while also helping cushion LED from stress due to thermal expansion coefficient differences between LED and lead frame. TVS diodes, available for customers who utilize ceramic submounts, mount next to LED die within LED fixture and deliver ESD ratings between 8 and 15 kV HBM.

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Piezo Stage, 3-axis Controller offer nanometer resolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:34:08 -0500

Available in X/XY/XYZ configurations, NPX linear stages use frictionless guide design. Multi-axis XY and XYZ devices utilize parallel motion principle, ensuring parallel and straight motion up to 400 micron travel. Mounted between microscope and objectives, NPO NanoFocusing stages allow up to 250 micron focusing range. NPA Translators can generate forces up to 1,000 N, while PSM Ultrafast Piezo Steering Mirror provides sub-microradian resolution, tip, tilt, and z-motion for optics.

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Brackets use motherboard headers to add USB ports to systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:46:12 -0500

SeaLATCH® brackets utilize locking USB ports that provide secure metal-to-metal connection using thumbscrew design. Products feature integrated 2 mm 4-pin Molex header that connects to motherboard header on host system. Mounting options for adding USB type A ports include low-profile PCI bracket, standard PCI bracket (also available in dual-connector model), and panel mount bracket compatible with 13-21 ga sheet metal and 11-19 ga aluminum panels.

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Butterfly Laser Mounting Module has dual-station design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:49:09 -0500

Integrated cooling module, DBH-022, facilitates installation/removal of 14-pin butterfly laser packages for quick power on inspection, repair, burn-in, or integration into end products. Solution combines OEM fan mounted heatsink HS-022 with two 14-pin butterfly mounting boards model BA-01. Thermal resistance of 0.22°C/W translates to less than 15°C temperature rise over ambient when loaded with two pump lasers, which can be mounted or removed independently.

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Submounts offer 3- and 4-side metallization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:44:18 -0500

Intended for demanding optoelectronic applications, Laser Diode Submounts offer 25-75 micron thick copper metallization and Zero Pullback(TM) from burr-free ceramic edge. Submount materials include BeO with thermal conductivity from 280-325 W/moK and AlN from 170-230 W/moK. PCTF® technology combines elements of thick and thin films with plated copper and nickel/gold finish. Selective plating capability ensures optimal wettability of GaAs dice by gold tin soldering.

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Stopper Blocks and Brackets suit machine and assembly builds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:47:10 -0500

Featuring compact counterbore design for flush fitting in tight spaces, compact-style stopper blocks offer configurable heights from 3-20 mm in 1 mm increments. Products are available in 304 low-carbon steel with black oxide or electroless nickel plating as well as 304 stainless steel. Also available, compact stopper brackets come in hex or bolt styles and are are likewise offered in low-carbon steel with black oxide or EN plating as well as 304 stainless steel.

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Kinematic Optical Mounts provide precision adjustment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:32:48 -0500

With more than 25 options, TECH SPEC(TM) Mechanics consist of optical mounts and mounting table platforms that are adaptable to variety of applications. Mounts feature ±5° of tip/tilt, 100 TPI fine adjustment screws, aluminum plates, and common mounting bores for No. 8/M4 socket-head cap screws. Stainless steel adjustment mechanisms ensure repeatability, while nylon contact rods and screws protect optics. Optical holders are available for common sizes of English and Metric components.

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Brackets meet demands of any low-voltage application.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:44:22 -0500

Designed for mounting class 2 low-voltage devices, Low Voltage Brackets incorporate reinforcement ribs to minimize racking, cable tie ports to hold cable during trim-out, and countersink holes to prevent wallboard bow. Metallic swing brackets are available for old work applications, while nail-on, face-mount, and screw-on styles are offered for new work applications. All feature installation and height alignment features for mounting devices next to adjacent switches.

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Position and Rate Gimbals enable smooth, accurate motion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:08:26 -0500

Suitable for directing optics, lasers, antennas, and sensors to precise pointing angles and able to accommodate up to 200 mm dia loads, AMG LP series incorporates low-profile, direct-drive rotary stages. Coupled directly to precision shafts to enable 360° continuous motion, S-series brushless, slotless servomotors feature rare-earth magnets and angular transducers. Typical line gimbal resolution ranges from 0.87-0.32 µrad with Aerotech controls.

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Cable Tray Bracket can be used on walls or under floors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:04:59 -0500

Suited for variety of installations, C 50 bracket securely attaches up to 4 in. wide wire cable tray to interior or exterior walls, cabinets, conveyor belts, or other types of machinery. Hole pattern allows for adjustable attachment directly to electrical boxes and lighting fixtures and facilitates mounting to floor and channel framing. Multiple fold-over tabs keep tray secure in any installation without additional hardware.

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Direct-Drive Gimbal Mounts offer 1.0-0.13 µrad resolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 07:04:25 -0500

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.

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Brackets mount and protect photoelectric sensors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:20:48 -0500

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.

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Adapter mounts CCD camera to microscope.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 07:11:49 -0500

Microscope-body camera adaptor 07 ACM 001 allows any CCD camera with C-mount interface to be mounted onto any Melles Griot microscope body for remote or heads-up viewing. Two-piece adaptor threads directly into microscope body and allows camera rotation for image alignment.

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Bracket mounts wireless access points.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 07:44:51 -0500

Overhead Wireless Access Point Bracket attaches directly to wire-style cable trays and may also be hung from cable tray using threaded rod. If optimal access point location does not coincide with cable tray, bracket can be suspended from building structure with threaded rod. Support bars are punched to accommodate different rod sizes. Galvanized steel bracket includes mounting straps that allow wide variety of mounting configurations.

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Bracket separates power and voice/data cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 07:43:31 -0500

CADDY® CATPDCM Power Divider Bracket provides separate pathways for power and voice/data cables with strut in center acting as NEC®-required barrier. Available in 8 and 12 in. sizes, single, divided U-hooks feature large diameter, rounded support surfaces that prevent over-bending and kinking of cables. Optional CADDY® CATCSCM Cross Support widens system to 24 in. It attaches perpendicular to strut spine, allowing parallel installation of U-hooks.

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