Technologies & Strategies That Enable R&D
Strain gage amplifier avoids ground loop noise problems
May 9, 2008 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsRDP’s DR7DC amplifier is fully isolated with a DIN rail mounting and operates from a supply voltage of 9 V to 36 V dc. It can be configured for outputs of 0 to 10 V, +10 V, or 4-20 mA from input signals ranging from 4 mV to 10 V.
Maple 12 directly connects to top CAD platforms
May 9, 2008 6:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaplesoft has released the new version of its flagship software, which works seamlessly with CAD systems such as Solid Works and Autodesk Inventor. Also new is a collection of Dynamic Systems modeling tools, as well as new mathematical and plotting capabilities. Maplesoft, www.maplesoft.
Flask washers increase options and versatility
May 8, 2008 5:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe programmable SteamScrubber and FlaskScrubber models feature Type 304 stainless steel interior and exterior, HEPA-filtered drying, LCD information center, and up to six purified water rinses. The FlaskScrubber Vantage series includes 36 detachable large spindles and 10 small spindles.
True high-def camera offers progressive scan at 60 fps
May 8, 2008 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe medical-grade Microcast HD from Optronics is a remote head c-mount digital camera with 1920 x 1080p resolution, 3CCD image sensors, and a 9 oz. camera head. Computer interfaces: DVI, Fireware; display interfaces: DVI, RGB, S-video. Optronics, www.optronics.
Dataforth''''s isoLynx provides redundant data acquisition
May 7, 2008 7:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe dual-Ethernet 16-bit A/D, D/A isoLynx SLX200-30 can provide five of the common types of DAQ redundancy. Simultaneous Ethernet port communication from each port supports four socket connections.
Laser combiner expands wavelength options without system reworking
May 7, 2008 7:26 am | Agilent Technologies Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Multi-wavelength Laser Combiner from Agilent provide 19 wavelength options that can be used in 3-channel to 8-channel configurations. In a departure from previous combiners, new wavelength channels can be added, or laser lines can be changed within a channel.
Ultracentrifuge system measures proteins in solution
May 6, 2008 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsBeckman’s Aviv Analytical Ultracentrifuge Fluorescence Detection System (AU-FDS) ProteomeLab XL-A, XL-I analytical ultracentrifuges provide analysis of heterogeneity, stoichiometry, interacting/self-associating systems and molecular conformation.
UV laser enables high-speed IC die singulation
May 6, 2008 9:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new AVIA 355-23-250 from Coherent outputs than 8 W of 355 nm output at repetition rates of 250 kHz and higher. The combination of high average power and high pulse repetition rate translates to high process throughput with minimal silicon microcracking. Coherent, www.Coherent.
Applications for Desktop SEMs Continue to Multiply
May 6, 2008 7:38 am | by Joe Fillion, Product Marketing Manager, FEI Co. | Articles | CommentsThe power of scanning electron microscopy on the benchtop enables numerous applications across industry.
MEMS Oscillators Earn Their Stripes
May 6, 2008 7:36 am | Articles | CommentsFor decades, developers pursued a dynamic duo that, in theory, looked to hold all the cards: an accurate oscillator joined to a silicon resonator. Unfortunately, only one option presented itself as a viable oscillator material-quartz-and its material characteristics prevented any union with inexpensive silicon wafers.
MicroNano Systems Manufacturing—Do You Need Your Own Fab?
May 6, 2008 7:34 am | by Patric Salomon, enablingMNT, Germany; Henne van Heeren, enablingMNT, The Netherlands | Articles | CommentsA key question in the commercialization of small (and large) products is: should you buy it or make it yourself? This question is related to a few other questions about the company strategy, its technology, and its environment: Do we have the needed background?
Picking up the Pace
May 6, 2008 7:32 am | by Paul Livingstone | Articles | CommentsPfeiffer Vacuum’s updated turbo pump ups the ante by letting users do more with less.
Are Biofuels The Right Choice?
May 6, 2008 7:26 am | by Tim Studt | Articles | CommentsThe development of biofuels is being questioned by researchers and environmentalists alike.
Economical differential pressure transmitters from Ashcroft
May 5, 2008 10:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ultra-compact NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure of the new GC51 and GC52 gauge and transmitter is just 2.65 inches in diameter. Accommodating wet or dry media, the GC51 is available in ranges up to 0-7500 psig and the GC52 offers D/P ranges up to 400 inches of water.
Olympus single molecule system now available in U.S.
May 5, 2008 10:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe FluoroPoint single molecule fluorescence detection system features fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), molecular brightness (FIDA), and confocal anisotropy (FIDA-PO) measurements in an automated format as quickly as 0.5 secs per well.
