General-purpose Solid State Relays

May 10 | Tools And Technology

Omega Engineering has introduced a new series of general-purpose solid state relays, which are used to control large resistance heaters in conjunction with temperature controllers. The CE-compliant solid state relay with light-emitting diode (LED) operation indicator is capable of millions of hours of operation and has a built-in varistor to absorb external surges.

Fiber Optic Raman Probe

Jan 13 | Tools And Technology

B&W Tek Inc. introduced the BAC200, a fiber optic Raman probe capable of delivering the performance of a larger Raman probe in a small diameter of less than 4 mm with enhanced optical collection power.

Data Acquisition Module

12/14/2011 | Tools And Technology

Omega Engineering's OM-DAQ-USB-2401 series of thermocouple/voltage input data acquisition modules are compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports.

Pacemaker eliminates leads, offers safer cardiac stimulation

11/16/2011 | New To Market

Some of the most important components of a pacemaker are the leads, the series of wires led through key veins into the heart and then connected to electrodes. This critical failure point has been addressed by Cambridge Consultants’ new WiCS system, which uses a leadless electrode powered wirelessly with ultrasonic pulses.

Shock-resistant Cables for Fiber Optic Sensors

8/31/2011 | Tools And Technology

Omega Engineering has introduced the E32 series of shock- and vibration-resistant cables for fiber optic sensors. The cables can withstand high temperatures (350 C/660 F) and are unaffected by electrical noise.

RTD-to-wireless connector

5/6/2011 | Tools And Technology

Omega Engineering’s UWRTD transmits process temperature, ambient temperature, signal strength, and battery status in real time, wirelessly to a computer or the Internet.

Universal wireless transceiver module

4/25/2011 | Tools And Technology

Omega Engineering’s UWTC-REC6 connects and adds wireless sensor capability to meters, controllers, recorders, or data loggers.

Interconnect wire and insulation sleeving for fuel cells

4/19/2011 | Tools And Technology

Omega Engineering’s XT insulated wire along with the XC braided insulation sleeving provides electrical conductor solutions for SOFC fuel cell interconnect applications.

High-performance RF connectors

3/28/2011 | Tools And Technology

Crystek has released its line of high-performance RF connectors to its distribution network. The company supports a full line of passivated stainless steel RF connectors—SMA, TNC, N-Type, 2.4 mm, 2.9 mm (K)—in jack, plug, or bulkhead styles.

Nanowatt photoreceiver

2/7/2011 | Tools And Technology

The Highland Technology PH200 is the first product in the 'PH' series of extreme-performance photonic instruments. The PH200 Nanowatt Photoreceiver, designed in collaboration with Phil Hobbs, is a free-space optical/electrical converter that provides near shot noise performance.

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R&D 100: Now and Then

Apr 16

As R&D Magazine prepares for the 50th annual R&D 100 Awards, the editors take a stroll through the awards history, and invite former winners to join them.

R&D 100 Awards: Final Deadline is April 30

Apr 3

The editors of R&D Magazine have extended the submission deadline for the 2012 R&D 100 Awards to April 30, 2012, at 11:59 pm, eastern U.S. time. This is the FINAL DEADLINE. We cannot accept entries after that time.

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CC Radio - Episode 99

May 23

NIH bikes to work. For transcripts of this and other NIH Clinical Center podcasts, visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/podcast/

Blueshift - May 21, 2012: Astrophysicist to the Stars, Dr. David Saltzberg

May 21

In a follow-up to our previous interviews with co-creator of "The Big Bang Theory," Bill Prady, we interviewed Dr. David Saltzberg, the show's resident astrophysicist and science consultant. Find out more about his research, adventures in astrophysics, and how he keeps the science of the...