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Optical Illusion Deters Speeding Motorists in Iceland Featured in this issue: [EPCOS UL Approved Chip Varistors (MLVs) at Digi-Key](#g1) | [Ivy League's Newest Executive Master's for Science and Technology Leaders](#g2) | [Laser Marking Resources for Manufacturers](#g3) | [Etched Foil Heaters and Temperature Sensors](#g4) | [Ultra-thin, Large Aperture Rotary Servo Tables](#g5) | [Cover It. Seal It. Protect It.](#g6) | [Silicone Foams from WACKER](#s1) | [Industrial 1000 and 1500 W Power Supplies](#s2) | [An Introduction to Cast Resin Transformers](#s3) | [Custom Server Racks, Cabinets, and Enclosures](#b1) | [Thermocouple Welding Saves Time, Improves Results](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 10 October 2017 [Share with a friend]( [IEEE SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] [IEEE SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [EPCOS UL Approved Chip Varistors (MLVs) at Digi-Key]( [EPCOS UL Approved Chip Varistors (MLVs) at Digi-Key]( Digi-Key Electronics The [UL approved]( ceramic [multilayer varistors]( (MLVs) from [EPCOS]( meet major safety guidelines for "surge protection devices" in accordance with the UL 1449 standard. This series enables an efficient protection against severe high surge currents and transient overvoltage, making it a fit for industrial, smart home, and telecommunications applications. These [varistors]( have efficient overvoltage protection and have a stable protection level, all in a small package. [View now]( [] [Ivy League's Newest Executive Master's for Science & Technology Leaders]( [Ivy League's Newest Executive Master's for Science and Technology Leaders]( Brown University Brown University’s Executive Master's in Science and Technology Leadership is a 16-month program combining the business fundamentals of an MBA with personalized leadership for mid-career professionals in science, technology, and engineering. The program blends online learning with residential sessions, allowing you to maintain your career and lifestyle. [Learn more](. [Learn more]( [] [Laser Marking Resources for Manufacturers]( [Laser Marking Resources for Manufacturers]( Epilog Laser Corp. Ideal for manufacturers who need both CO2 and fiber laser marking capabilities, Epilog’s [Fusion M2 Series]( is the perfect solution. Systems in the M2 Series feature generous engraving tables, a variety of wattage configurations, and dual laser source options that allow operators to perform both CO2 and fiber laser applications in the same system! Camera recognition capabilities are also available. Contact us today for complimentary [laser samples and more information]( [View now]( [] [Etched Foil Heaters and Temperature Sensors]( [Etched Foil Heaters and Temperature Sensors]( Thermal Circuits, Inc. [Flexible heating elements with thermal sensors](. Optimizing the utility of a [thermal sensor]( is a critical success factor in every heater application. Thermal Circuits' engineers are experienced and trained to integrate state-of-the-art [temperature sensing]( controlling, and limiting componentry to assure accuracy, repeatability, and quality. Thermal Circuits' QMS is registered to [ISO13485](. [Learn more]( [] [ULTRA-THIN, LARGE APERTURE ROTARY SERVO TABLES]( [Ultra-thin, Large Aperture Rotary Servo Tables]( IntelLiDrives, Inc. [IntelLiDrives]( new ultra-thin direct drive (DDR) rotary servo tables have very low height 22 mm, clear center apertures from 55 mm to 500 mm, running at speeds 1,000 rpm. [Ultra-thin rotary tables]( utilize innovative direct drive servo motor technology for smooth rotation and dynamic performance. Integrated with precision bearings and [ring encoders]( these rotary tables provide ultimate performance in rotary indexing applications. Low profile makes them ideal for integration into multi-axes systems, as well as in stand-alone applications. [Request more info](. [View now]( [] [Cover it. Seal it. Protect it.]( [Cover It. Seal It. Protect It.]( APM Hexseal Corp. [APM Hexseal]( designs and manufactures standard and custom sealing solutions. Now in our 70th year, with over 100 patents, [we are the innovator, not the imitator](. Our [sealing boots]( and [hardware]( are the perfect choice to protect sensitive components from harsh contaminants, while also protecting the environment. Our reusability makes us the smart, economic choice for applications where frequent maintenance is required. When failure is not an option, ask the experts at APM Hexseal. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Optical Illusion Deters Speeding Motorists in Iceland]( [Optical Illusion Deters Speeding Motorists in Iceland]( If your town has a problem with vehicles not slowing down or [stopping when approaching a pedestrian crossing]( then perhaps your city's traffic engineers should visit a small fishing village in Iceland where they've found an ingenious way to force motorists to slow down. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Automotive Technology](. [View now]( [{sec6_editem2_img1_alt}]( [See the World Maker Faire and More]( [Watch]( Maker Faires, 3D scanning with your smartphone, and 3D printing for an opera set. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Silicone Foams from WACKER]( [Silicone Foams from WACKER]( Wacker Chemical Corp. Special applications require specialty products. Silicone foam has a lot to offer. WACKER'S silicone foam is ideal for solutions for applications requiring a highly compressible, low-density material. ELASTOSIL® SC offers compelling versatility and exceptional properties that make our silicones such high performers. Check out our [ELASTOSIL® SC]( foams and [WACKER]( today! [View now]( [] [Industrial 1000 and 1500W Power Supplies]( [Industrial 1000 and 1500 W Power Supplies]( TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. [TDK-Lambda's]( new [RWS1000B and RWS1500B]( industrial AC-DC power supplies are designed to provide solid performance at an economical price. The [RWS-B]( series now has seven power levels ranging from 50 to 1500 W. The seven-year warranty RWS-B series is ideally suited for industrial, test and measurement, broadcast, communications, and LED signage equipment. [Learn more]( [] [An Introduction to Cast Resin Transformers]( [An Introduction to Cast Resin Transformers]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. When it comes time to select a transformer for industrial applications, there are many choices. [Attendees of this webinar]( will learn the differences between types of transformers (liquid vs dry), and between different dry types (VPI, VPE, and cast resin), and more. [View now]( [] [Custom Server Racks, Cabinets & Enclosures]( [Custom Server Racks, Cabinets, and Enclosures]( Tripp Lite We can build it, fast! Our specialists will work with you to build the rack enclosures that meet your exact specifications and budget. Need it fast? No problem; we have one of the shortest turnaround times in the industry. Contact Tripp Lite for your [custom rack solution]( [Learn more]( [] [Thermocouple Welding Saves Time, Improves Results]( [Thermocouple Welding Saves Time, Improves Results]( DCC Corporation Join thousands of DCC HotSpot Welder users in fabricating thermocouple junctions, attaching leads to sensors, filaments and components, and hardware to structures. Improve assemblies with a welded junction to increase reliability. View video of sample operations and get specs and pricing [on our website](. Put this flexibility to work for you. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Adhesive Withstands Methylene Chloride]( Master Bond, Inc. Two-part epoxy, Master Bond EP41S-5 has exemplary resistance to a wide array of chemicals including methylene chloride. It combines formidable physical strength properties and electrical insulation values. [More info](... [] [Adhesive Withstands Methylene Chloride]( [Learn more]( [We'll Size Your Shock or Gas Spring]( ACE Controls Inc. Need help choosing the right product? Just ask ACE! ACE application engineers can size shock absorbers, gas springs, and vibration products for you or self-specify with our online sizing tool. [More info](... [] [We'll Size Your Shock or Gas Spring]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Meet a Multi-legged Reconfigurable Robot]( [Meet a Multi-legged Reconfigurable Robot]( Disney Research has developed a reconfigurable legged robot called Snapbot that [produces various types of locomotion]( depending upon its configuration. The body of the robot contains a microcontroller and a battery for untethered operation along with connections for communication and power to the reconfigurable legs. More from [Electronics360](... [View now]( [Meet a Multi-legged Reconfigurable Robot]( [Celebrating National Nano Day]( Paying homage to the nanometer scale of 10-9 meters, National Nanotechnology Day is intended to help [raise awareness of nanotechnology]( and how it’s used in our daily lives, along with the challenges and opportunities it raises for the future. More from [Nanotechnology](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [{sec12_aditem1_img1_alt}]( [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Dart Controls, Inc.]( BLDC Modbus RTU Dart Controls, a leader in BLDC drives for industry, announces the addition of [Modbus RTU serial interface]( to its <200 W drives. [View now]( [Mystical Magnetic Fields]( As you know, the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field changes with time, as does "North" on a compass. Some researchers have used old paintings, such as the murals in the old Vatican Library (Bibliotheca Apostolica Vaticana), or ancient clay kilns to find compass directions for specific times in the past. 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