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Trivalent-chromium plating process - Enthone Inc.
Trilyte Dusk trivalent-chromium plating process deposits a dark, lustrous, repeatable chromium layer over bright or satin nickel deposits. The coating passes 80 hr of exposure to acetic acid with copper chloride (CASS) in conjunction with multilayer nickel systems, meeting most OEM exterior specifications.Trilyte Dusk operating solutions are stable over time, even when operated infrequently. Low-maintenance graphite anodes replace MOX (iridium alloy) anodes. The process has less water and air treatment requirements and shorter monitoring time than hexavalent processes. Read more »
Shore A polyurethanes - Innovative Polymers, Inc.
FX flame-retardant, Shore A hardness polyurethanes meet UL 94 V-0. The polymers have 10 to 15-min work life, and parts cast from the new products can be demolded in about 3 hr.
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Magnetic-backed polishing cloths - Buehler
Magnetic-backed MB polishing cloths adhere to polishing platens without the air bubbles caused by pressure-sensitive adhesives and without bimetallic plates. The cloths come in surface roughnesses for coarse grinding to final polishing.
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Servo amplifiers designed for ultra-high-resolution motion control
Aerotech's new ML range of digital servo amplifiers are designed for ultra-high-resolution applications employing brushed or brushless linear or rotary motors
Global market for PLCs starts to recover
According to a new report form IMS Research, the global market for PLCs is starting to recover, though it may not return to 2008 levels until 2012
Multi-speed gearbox enhances performance of electric vehicles
Zeroshift has developed a multi-speed gearbox, clutch and control algorithms that together enable electric vehicles to operate more efficiently
Tolerance analysis software now works with all CAD systems
Dimensional Control Systems has incorporated a CAD translator in the latest version of its tolerance analysis software so that it will work with all CAD systems
Cables and connectors for in-vehicle Ethernet communications
Harting says its combination of Ha-Vis 4000 Ethernet switches and Ha-Vis Etherrail data cables enables it to offer everything required for in-vehicle interconnectivity
Dual power supply incorporates digital remote control interface
TTI is launching the CPX400DP Powerflex regulated power supply that is equipped with RS-232, USB, GPIB and Lan (Ethernet) interfaces as standard
