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Abrasives and Abrasive Products - (36 Articles)
Characterization of Superabrasives Using Particle Shape (.pdf)
Features and Benefits of Abtex Abrasive Brushing Tools (.pdf)

Acceleration and Vibration Sensing - (60 Articles)
Accelerometer for AHRS Application (.pdf)
Current Capabilities of MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers in Harsh Environment (.pdf)

Acoustic and Audio Equipment - (47 Articles)
Sonar Listens to Material Properties
Scanning an Ultra-light Membrane to Image Acoustic Fields (.pdf)

Air Quality - (122 Articles)
Clean Fuels Require Real-time Chemical Analysis (.pdf)
Measurement of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons with an 11.7 PID (.pdf)

Analog Linear Devices - (11 Articles)
Design A Load Sharing System Power Path Management with Microchip's Stand-Alone Li-Ion Battery Charger
Op Amp Precision Design: Random Noise

Analytical Sensors - (29 Articles)
Carbon Dioxide for pH Control
Bromide Analysis in Nickel Sulfamate Bath

Batteries and Accessories - (73 Articles)
Zero Power Wireless Sensors (.pdf0
Thermal Runaway in Flooded Lead Clcium Batteries (.pdf)

Bearings and Bushings - (73 Articles)
This Changes Everything! (.pdf)
Trouble Shooting Guide for Potential Ball Screw Failure

Ceramics and Glass Materials - (38 Articles)
Designer's Guide to Tungsten Carbide (.pdf)
Materials Change Proves Winner for NASA

Chemicals and Raw Materials - (70 Articles)
User Guide to Detergents for Precision Optics Cleaning
Combating Antibiotic Resistance

Chromatography Instruments - (15 Articles)
Anion Analysis of Ophthalmic Irrigation Solutions with the Shimadzu Prominence IC System (.pdf)
Reduces Limitations of HPLC Analysis and UFLC Analysis (.pdf)

Cleaning and Surface Preparation - (56 Articles)
Application Note: Base-Plate Soldering & Cleaning (.pdf)
Contaminant List (.pdf)

Clinical and Research Labware - (7 Articles)
Hot CIP Sanitization Procedure for Liqui-Cel® Membrane Contactors in Stainless Steel Housings (.pdf)
Application Note: Liquid Scintillation (.pdf)

Clutches and Brakes - (22 Articles)
Getting Up to Speed With Wrap-Spring Clutch/Brakes
Paperboard Web Unwinds with Ease (.pdf)

Communications, RF and Wireless Chips - (17 Articles)
Wireless LAN inCBTC systems
Cellular Backup Network for Security Systems

Computer Peripherals - (114 Articles)
Monitoring, Feedback and Control of Urea SCR Dosing Systems for NOx Reduction: Utilizing an Embedded Model and Ammonia Sensing (.pdf)
IP CCTV Opinion Article - IT Resellers Should Watch Out for IP CCTV (.pdf)

Connectors - (57 Articles)
Nomadic Device Connectivity Using the AMI-C HMI Architecture (.pdf)
Copper Properties Discussion - Case Study (.ppt)

Contract Manufacturing and Fabrication - (429 Articles)
Math-Based Design of Sensing Bladders (.pdf)
Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Polymers Used in Plastic Fuel Tanks (.pdf)

Conveyors and Conveyor Components - (21 Articles)
Blender Loading System Upgrade Meets New Production Requirements
VAC-U-MAX Vacuum Conveying Systems : Eliminating Wasted Production Effort

Cutting Tools - (16 Articles)
High Speed Shearing of Stanless Steel Tube (.pdf)
Hard on The Outside, Intelligent in the Inside - High-Performance-Cutting

Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning - (279 Articles)
Selecting a Bus Analyzer (.pdf)
The Advantages of Plant-wide Historians vs. Relational Databases (.pdf)

Data Acquisition Chips - (6 Articles)
SOI CMOS Technology for RF System-on-Chip Applications (.pdf)
I²C™ Memory Autodetect

Data Input Devices - (41 Articles)
Calculating Program Memory Checksums Using a PIC16F87X
Downloading HEX Files to External FLASH Memory Using PIC17CXXX PICmicro ® Microcontrollers

Density and Specific Gravity Sensing - (1 Articles)
Volume and Density Determinations for Particle Technologists (.pdf)

Diodes - (20 Articles)
Harmonic Mixing with the HSCH-5500 Series Dual Diode - App Note
Thermal Stress Relief in Beam Lead Diode Assembly - App Note

Dispensing Valves - (3 Articles)
Dispense Valves
Pinch Valves - Design Principles

Displacement Sensing - (7 Articles)
Fast Response Optical Sensors Prove Invaluable in Demanding Gaging Applications
Fotonic™ Sensor and Surface Finish or Smoothness Effects

Drive Components - (48 Articles)
Anti-Backlash Technology: Axial Take-up Mechanism
An Innovative Cabling Concept Improves Reliability for Multi-Axis Stage Systems (.pdf)

Electrical and Electromagnetic Sensing - (14 Articles)
An Analysis of Unmanned Airborne Vehicle Relay Coverage (.pdf)
A Numerical Comparison of the Reflectivity of Thick-Sheet and Thin-Foil Hollow Pyramidal Absorbers

Electrical and Electronic Contract Manufacturing - (60 Articles)
Case Study: On-site Purchasing Program (.pdf)
History of Carbon Nanotubes -CNTs

Electrical Distribution and Protection Equipment - (153 Articles)
Hunting Mighty milliWatts (.pdf)
How To Select and Specify Cordsets for International Markets (.pdf)

Electrical Testing Equipment - (62 Articles)
Quantifying Crosstalk Induced Jitter (.pdf)
An Explanation of Fail Verification

Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing - (63 Articles)
Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge on the Manufacturing Floor
High performance, lightweight, hermetic AlSi packages for Military, Aerospace and Space applications (.pdf)

Enclosures - (48 Articles)
Plastic Electrical Enclosures - Solutions for Extreme Customization (.doc)
Designing Enclosures to Fit PCB's (.pdf)

Encoders and Resolvers - (44 Articles)
Un-tether Your Encoder: Go Wireless
Mercury Encoders: Design Guidelines for Customer Supplied Hubs (.pdf)

Engineering Services - (76 Articles)
Inconel 718 Low Cycle Fatigue (.pdf)
A Brief Description of Synthetic Fuels Production

Environmental Sensors - (10 Articles)
Midwesco® Solves Lime Kiln dP Problem: Engineering and ePTFE Membrane/Glass (.pdf)
Alarm Control for Sewage Lift Station Monitoring Systems

Fans and Electronic Cooling - (37 Articles)
Electronically-Controlled Hydrostatic Fan Drive Systems (.pdf)
Blower System Design Tips (.pdf)

Fiber Optics - (70 Articles)
Lenses for Micro-machining with Fiber Lasers (.pdf)
Optics for Fiber Laser Applications (.pdf)

Filtration and Separation Products - (203 Articles)
Membrane Degassing and Debubbling of High Viscous Fluids with Liqui-Cel® and SuperPhobic® Membrane Contactors (.pdf)
Calculating the Time Required to Empty a Vessel (.pdf)

Flow Sensing - (103 Articles)
"Smart" Turbine Meters Improve Flow Sensing Performance In The Aerospace Industry (.pdf)
Selection and Calibration of a Turbine Flow Meter (.pdf)

Force Sensing - (27 Articles)
Measuring Forces Where the Direction of the Load Changes
Vent Holes in Load Cell for Pressure Compensation and Cleaning

Gas Handling Equipment - (16 Articles)
Blackmer Provides Leading Pump and Compressor Technologies for Gas Transfer
Gas Data Book

Gas Sensing - (104 Articles)
Developing Technologies to Detect Hydrogen Sulfi de (H2S) Gas (.pdf)
Gas Detection Handbook - Key Concepts and Reference Material for Permanently Installed Gas Monitoring Equipment

Gears and Gearing - (44 Articles)
Technical Reference: Considerations and Measuring Gear Teeth CONTACT RATIO
Technical Reference: GEAR ACCURACY Considerations

Heating and Cooling Equipment - (157 Articles)
Development of Next Generation Automatic Climate Control (.pdf)
Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction of TPM, PM2.5, and SO2 From Natural Gas and Fuel Oil Fired Boiler Exhausts (.pdf)

Humidity and Moisture Sensing - (19 Articles)
Specifying Humidification Systems For Mission Critical Environments
Measuring Humidity: Breaking the Parts Per Billion Barrier (.pdf)

Hydraulic Equipment and Components - (36 Articles)
Dynamic Accumulator Charging Circuits
Temperature and Oil Viscosity Considerations in Catridge Valve Circuits (.pdf)

IC Passive Components - (4 Articles)
The IC Landscape and Sector Implications During the Economic Downdraft
How Rad Hard Do You Need? The Changing Approach to Space Parts Selection

Image Sensors - (18 Articles)
Behr Innovates Thermal-Management Solutions with LMS Technologies
Revolutionizing Breast Imaging (.pdf)

Industrial Adhesives - (53 Articles)
Adhesive Solutions to the Challenges of Bonding to Low Energy Surfaces (.pdf)
FLEXcon's Performance Products for Vibration Damping (.pdf)

Industrial Assembly - (93 Articles)
Laser Microwelding of Copper
Durability of Brushless Electric Screwdriver vs Standard Electric Screwdrivers

Industrial Automation - (174 Articles)
400% Increase in Production with Help from KSolutions
Manufacturing Execution Systems for Sustainability (.pdf)

Industrial Coatings and Sealants - (58 Articles)
Antireflection Coatings (.pdf)
X-ray Diffraction Characterization Of Crystallinity And Phase Composition In Plasma-sprayed Hydroxylapatite Coatings (.pdf)

Industrial Computers and Embedded Computer Components - (296 Articles)
Designing Electronic Medical Devices for Extended Lifecycles Using Off-the-Shelf-SBCs (.pdf)
Express104 Modules Upgrade PC/104 Installed Base with SUMIT Interface

Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements - (42 Articles)
Destructive Quality Testing of Welded Steel Tube (.pdf)
Introduction to Solid State Pipe & Tube Welding Systems (.pdf)

Industrial Machine Safeguarding - (17 Articles)
Where Does Your Safety System End? (.pdf)
Wide Temperature Technology for Industrial Computers

Industrial Software - (427 Articles)
Effort Estimation in Model-Based Software Development (.pdf)
Hardware/Software Design and Development Process (.pdf)

Industrial Tools - (13 Articles)
Too Loose or Too Tight? 10 Steps to Torque Control
Accessibility of Product Surfaces with Autofeed Tooling

Inspection Tools and Instruments - (149 Articles)
An Introduction to Portable CMMs (.pdf)
Metallurgical Inspection Using The Phenom (.pdf)

Lab and Test Equipment - (219 Articles)
Application Note: Atomic Absorption (.pdf)
Application Note: Blood Alcohol Analysis (.pdf)

Laboratory Air Handling Equipment - (12 Articles)
Beta NOx 2000™ Turnkey System Controls NOx Emissions at National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab
Customized Lab Hoods Eliminate Fumes from a Mining Laboratory

Laboratory Thermal Processing - (2 Articles)
Medical Sterilization Methods
You can Improve the Performance of Your CO2 Incubator

Labware Consumables - (5 Articles)
Application Note: Point Styles and Applications Reference
Technical Reference: Comparing the Performance (.pdf)

Lasers - (176 Articles)
High Energy Harmonic Separators (.pdf)
Scanning Lenses and Systems (.pdf)

Level Sensing - (84 Articles)
Biotechnology Process Vessell (Level)
Liquified Propane Gas

Light Sources - (109 Articles)
Quantum Dot Glossary
Pellin Broca Prisms (.pdf)

Limit Switches - (8 Articles)
Improving IP3 Using Current Stabilization - App Note
Limit Switches: EGT Single-Hole Fixing

Linear Actuators - (14 Articles)
Hybrid Linear Actuators: Technical Overview
Soft Actuators for Hard Applications

Linear and Rotary Motion Components - (25 Articles)
Control Loading System Developments related to Mission Training Systems (.pdf)
Sweet Motion Solution

Linear Position Sensing - (78 Articles)
Integrated Distance Measuring Systems Enhance Production Levels (.pdf)
Adhesive Dispensing Units Manufactured by Johnstone Dispensing Systems

Liquid Handling Equipment - (24 Articles)
Application Note: Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) (.pdf)
Dual Line Lubricating Systems

Machine and Motion Controllers - (51 Articles)
Rotary Labelling Control (.pdf)
Robotic Guided Positioning Improves Adhesive Application in Auto Assembly, Case History (.pdf)

Machine Shop Services - (25 Articles)
Should I Use a Metal Machining Company to Manufacture my Plastic Parts?
Newsletter -- Champion New Technologies (.pdf)

Machine Tool Accessories - (59 Articles)
Reliable Precision For The Most Well-Hidden Corners
Quick Jaw Change Brings Flexibility and Substantial Savings

Machine Tools - (65 Articles)
Machine Tool Builder Demands Ultra-Precise Racks To Eliminate Need for Error Compensation
Pioneering CNC Grinding Trends: Peel Grinding (.doc)

Machine Vision Equipment - (58 Articles)
Optical Quality Control (.pdf)
Advances in High Speed Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Systems (.pdf)

Magnets - (21 Articles)
Key Considerations for Medical Device Design
Volatge Versatility with Power-Supply Magnetics

Material Handling and Packaging - (308 Articles)
Case History: Nestlé Extends Pasta's Shelf Life By 50%
4 Packaging Strategies To Help Control Shipping Costs

Materials Processing Equipment - (261 Articles)
Secrets to a Longer Life (.pdf)
Mastering the Art of Color Change Technology (.doc)

Mechanical Fasteners and Hardware - (67 Articles)
Screw and Thread Terminology
Thread Galling - What is it? How to Avoid it.

Memory Chips - (12 Articles)
A Guide to SPI FRAM Devices
Paralleling the TC1121 to Reduce Output Resistance for Driving Higher Load Currents (TC1121)

Metals and Alloys - (215 Articles)
Glossary of Forging Terms
How to Buy Forgings (.pdf)

Meters, Readouts and Indicators - (59 Articles)
Quantum Dots - A Superior Anti-Counterfeiting Device
Cellular Technology For Roadside VMS (Variable Message Signs)

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers - (287 Articles)
A CANopen Stack for PIC18 ECANTM Microcontrollers
A Digital Constant Current Power LED Driver

Miscellaneous - (71 Articles)
Engineering Terminology (.pdf)
Engineering Terminology II (.pdf)

Molding Services - (23 Articles)
A Coupled Filling-Structural Simulation on a Water Manifold Injection Mold (.pdf)
Texture Mapping Aesthetic Defects of Injection Molded Parts: Advances in Virtual Molding

Motor Controls and Drives - (113 Articles)
Pump Control with Variable Frequency Drives (.pdf)
Using Regenerative Converter Units to Recover Over Voltage Energy in AC Drive Systems (.pdf)

Motors - (124 Articles)
Selecting the Proper Motor
Stepper Motor Theory

Multimeters and Electrical Test Meters - (7 Articles)
High Voltage Insulation Meters
Four-Channel Digital Voltmeter with Display and Keyboard

Networking Equipment - (291 Articles)
Accelerating DCB Development using Xgig (.pdf)
Intelligent Flexible Reporting with Xgig Expert Report View (.pdf)

Non-destructive Testing Equipment - (16 Articles)
The Hidden Costs of Compressed Air/Gas Leaks
Utilizing Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound for Condition Monitoring / Predictive Maintenance Inspections (.pdf)

Operator Interfaces - (11 Articles)
OEM Machinery Builders Best Practices for Automation Solution Selection (.pdf)
Elastomerics

Optical Components - (141 Articles)
Damage Thresholds of Optical Coatings (UV to near-IR) (.pdf)
How to Choose the Right Optic (.pdf)

Optoelectronics - (73 Articles)
Quantum Dots Explained...also known as nanocrystals.
Automotive Isolation Amplifier for Voltage Sensing - White Paper (.pdf)

Orientation Position Sensing - (1 Articles)
Advanced Pattern Matching Sensor Detects Promotional Labels

Passive Electronic Components - (79 Articles)
Application Notes: Quantum Dots and Photonics to Improve Information Technology
Technical Article: Harnessing the Power of Quantum Dots

Piezoelectric Devices - (19 Articles)
MicroPositioning Fundamentals
Piezo Ceramic - Ultrasonic Actuators

Pipe, Tubing, Hose, Fittings and Accessories - (60 Articles)
I Beam Specifications
Thermal Effects In Plastic Piping Systems (.pdf)

Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers - (111 Articles)
Classification System for Elastometric Materials
Service Temperature of Elastomers

Pneumatic Equipment and Components - (38 Articles)
Common Symbology in Pneumatics
Control Reliability - Beyond The Wire (.pdf)

Power Generation and Storage - (84 Articles)
Fuel Cell Technology Primer (.pdf)
Airline Support Service Counts on Liebert UPS for Power Protection

Power Supplies and Conditioners - (339 Articles)
Whitepaper: Utility vs Power Quality Voltage Regulators (.pdf)
Economic and ElectricaL Benefits of Harmonic Reduction Methods in Commerical Facilities (.pdf)

Power Transmission - (77 Articles)
Gantry Machining of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Improving Energy Efficiency through Lubrication

Pressure Sensing - (35 Articles)
Capacitive Tactile Sensors - A Technology Primer (.pdf)
Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors: FAQs Answered

Process Controllers - (30 Articles)
Fully Automated Co-Extruder Retrofitted with Modern Controls (.pdf)
Tension Control 101 - A brief Overview (.pdf)

Product and Material Testing - (50 Articles)
The Product Fits the Bill - Successful Product Design (.pdf)
Why Measure Mechanical Properties? (.pdf)

Programmable Logic Devices - (9 Articles)
Atmel CPLD Reference Designs
New Partnership Makes UmtPlus Available on Windows Mobile

Proximity or Presence Sensing - (23 Articles)
Application Tips Series 700
Condet Proximity Switches

Pumps - (198 Articles)
Proven Pumps in Biodiesel Production (.pdf)
Diversified Chemical Technologies' Subsidiaries Utilize Wilden & Griswold Pumps to Improve Overall Performance

Relays and Relay Accessories - (27 Articles)
NEC Solid State Relays for ATE Applications
270-Volt DC Contactor Solves Costs vs Performance Problems

RF, Microwave, and Wireless Components - (224 Articles)
How to Specify Bandpass Filters
Interference and Crosstalk_Bandpass Filter Solution (.pdf)

Rotary Position Sensing - (2 Articles)
Angular Displacement Transducer Use in Orthodontic Fixtures
Angular Displacement Transducer Use in Throttle Control

Safety Sensors and Switches - (38 Articles)
52 Questions and their Answers, Relating to Hot Water Safety (.pdf)
Static Electricity - The Hidden Danger in Hazardous Areas (.pdf)

Sample Preparation and Wet Chemical Analysis - (6 Articles)
Argon Beam Cross Sectioning
Artifact-free Cross-sections

Seals - (53 Articles)
Rotary Seal Lip Design and Geometry
Difference Between Metal OD And Rubber Covered Seals (.pdf)

Semiconductors - (127 Articles)
Quantum Dot Features - Technical Article
When to Use a Clock vs. an Oscillator (.pdf)

Sensing and Measurement Instruments - (43 Articles)
Watch and Clock Part Surface Quality Depends on White-light Interferometry (.pdf)
NTC Thermistor with a Voltage Comparator

Sensors, Transducers and Detectors - (231 Articles)
Absolute Pressure Sensing System (.pdf)
RTD Temperature Sensing System (.pdf)

Shock and Vibration Control Products - (28 Articles)
How to Handle a 37,000 Pound Vibration Problem (.pdf)
Vital Hospital Computers Protected by Kellett Enterprises (.pdf)

Solenoids - (5 Articles)
Plastic Solenoids
200-Amp Solenoids

Spectrometers and Analytical Photometers - (80 Articles)
Controlling the Sulfur Content in Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuels (.pdf)
Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products (.pdf)

Springs - (40 Articles)
Load Points in Compression Springs (.pdf)
What is "Corrected Stress"?

Stock Fabricated Materials and Components - (16 Articles)
Krispy Verification System
Sea Breeze Deploys Low-Volume Printing Solution (.pdf)

Surface Coating and Protection - (78 Articles)
A Meter-Mix Solution for 3K CARCs (.pdf)
Effect of Surface Treatments on HCF Performance and FOD Tolerance of a Ti-6Al-4V Vane (.pdf)

Surge Suppressors - (22 Articles)
Properly Applying SPDs in a Health Care Facility (.pdf)
SPD Industry Code Changes (.pdf)

Switches - (52 Articles)
How to Choose Float Switch Devices for Level Measurement
Optical Level Switch Selection and Wiring Notes (.pdf)

Temperature Sensing - (105 Articles)
Air/Gas flow measurement using NTC Thermistors (.pdf)
Eliminating Temperature Sensor Errors in Loop Calibrations (.pdf)

Tension Sensing - (12 Articles)
Quik-Cal Technology Speeds Tension Measurement Setup (.pdf)
Re-engineering Gives Converter Bang for Their Buck (.pdf)

Test and Measurement - (954 Articles)
Breaking Records via Fuel Management (.pdf)
EL 2200 Performance Readout (.pdf)

Thyristors - (13 Articles)
Mixing It Up For SCR (Diesel Progress) (.pdf)
Fundamental Characteristics of Thyristors

Tilt Sensing - (7 Articles)
Accuracy vs. Resolution
Advanced Electronic Compass for Marine and ROV Applications

Torque Sensing - (6 Articles)
Miniature, Low Range, Torque/Thrust Measurement
Ways to Measure the Force Acting on a Rotating Shaft

Transformers - (36 Articles)
Cost vs. Exciting Power of 50/60HZ Transformers (.doc)
Key Considerations for Current Tranformers

Vacuum Equipment - (117 Articles)
Vacuum Expertise - Handling Cardboard Boxes with Vacuum Suction Cups
Industrial Vacuum Cleaner for Foundry Sand Cleaning

Valve Actuators and Positioners - (37 Articles)
Damper Applications Guide: Constant Volume Damper and Actuator Characteristics (.pdf)
Electronic or Pneumatic Actuation? Advantages of Belimo Electronic Direct Coupled Actuators (.pdf)

Valves - (141 Articles)
Butterfly Valves in Compressed Air & Vacuum Services
Filter Bag Basics

Velocity Sensing - (3 Articles)
Linear Velocity Sensing in a PC Board Drilling Machine
Specialized Techniques Based on High-Speed Digital Imaging Allow Analysis of Instantaneous Impacts

Video Cameras and Accessories - (293 Articles)
Bud Light Lime Serves Up "Summer State of Mind" TV Spots -- 3 Commericals Shot with Vision Research's Phantom HD Camera
Ray-Ban Shoots Commericals using VRs Phantom HD

Video Equipment - (17 Articles)
Choosing a High Performance Digital Video Solution (.pdf)
Understanding 1080p Resolution

Water Quality Instruments - (23 Articles)
"Inexpensive Insurance for Water Treatment Systems-Resin Traps" (.pdf)
Shimadzu's Total Nitrogen Module Eliminates Environmentally Un-friendly Environmental Methods (.pdf)

Web Handling and Processing Equipment - (4 Articles)
Proper Tension Prevents Flexible Packaging Print Problems (.pdf)
Controlling Tension in a Paperboard Laminating Application (.pdf)

Wires, Cables, and Accessories - (60 Articles)
FOUNDATION (TM) fieldbus ITC and PLTC Listed Cables Explained (.pdf)
Cable Goes Twist-Friendly

RFID - (5 Articles)
Using Track and Trace to Protect the Food Chain (.pdf)
Ensuring RFID's Bottom Line Payoff