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Actuators, Linear Electric
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Solenoids
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Air Conditioning Systems
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Automation Systems
Automated Equipment, Custom
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Automated Measurement & Control
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Automated Testing Systems
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Control Systems, General Purpose
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Control Systems, Process Distributed
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Controllers
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Controllers, Liquid Level
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Controllers, Mass Flow
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Controllers, Motion
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Controllers, pH
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Controllers, Process
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Controllers, Programmable
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Controllers, Temperature
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Controls, Electronic
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Electronic Controls / Components
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Electronic Motor Speed Controller
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Electronic Process Instrumentation
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Grippers (Robot End Effectors)
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Instrument Automation
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Linear Motion Products
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Materials Testing
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Measurement & Control
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Measurement and Inspection
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Measurement Systems
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Monitors and Controllers, Automation
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Motion Analysis Systems
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Motion Control Components
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Nano-Positioners
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Piezoelectric Positioners
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Position Control Systems
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Robotic Vision, Illumination
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Servo Valves
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Servomotors
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Stepper Motor Controllers
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XYZ Dispense Systems
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Bearings
Wear-Resistant Components
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Bonding Systems
Welders, Ultrasonic
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Components
Automation Controls
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Bearings, Flexural Pivots
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Belts, Chains, Sprockets
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Blackbodies
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Custom Engineered Components
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Gears, Metric
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O Rings / Seals
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Plastic Components, Precision Molded
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Precision Orifices
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Sleeves and Sleeving, Heat Shrinkable
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Springs, Gas
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Thermostats
Product News
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Thermostats, Circulating
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Timers, Clocks
Product News
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Timers, General Purpose
Product News
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Timers, Interval (Reset)
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Timers, Program Timer / Seqeuncer, Microprocessor Driven
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Wire, Electrical, Electronic, Communication
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Wire, Fine
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Wire, Glass-Coated
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Wire, Inconel
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Wire, Instrumentation
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Wire, Insulated
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Wire, Metal Shielded
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Wire, Metals and Alloys
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Wire, Plastic or Rubber Coated
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Wire, Precious Metal
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Wire, Resistance
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Wire, Thermocouple
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Wire, Tungsten
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Wiring Accessories
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Drive Systems
Adjustable Speed Drives
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Motor Controls
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Motors, AC / DC
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Motors, DC
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Motors, Stepping
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Manufacturing Equipment
Engraving Machines
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Hot Stamp Marking Devices
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Machining, Custom
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Microencapsulation, Pharmaceutical / Cosmetics
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Presses and Dies, Sample Cutting
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Packaging
Enclosures, Electronic, Stainless Steel
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System Enclosures
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Power Sources
Air Compressors
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Batteries, Alkaline
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Batteries, Lead-Acid
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Batteries, Lithium
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Batteries, Nickel Metal Hydride
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Batteries, Nickel-Cadmium
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Compressors, Air, Oil-Free
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Sensors / Detectors
Thermistors
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Thermistors, PTC and NTC
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Tools
Tools, Precision
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Tools, Soldering / Welding
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Valves
Ball Valves
Product News
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Control Valves
Product News
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Editor's Take
Who wants to be a scientist when they grow up?
Jan. 8, 2009
The 2009 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index surveyed 500 teenagers regarding their feelings toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and found that many teens expressed an interest in these areas of study, and 80% of them feel that their schools have prepared them to pursue careers in these fields. In addition, teens’ perceptions of those employed in STEM fields are improving; no longer is the “geeky scientist” the predominant stereotype. The majority of teens surveyed described scientists, engineers, and mathematicians as intelligent and successful. All of this is good news considering that the U.S. has been falling behind other countries in all areas of STEM.
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