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Happy High-tech Halloween Featured in this issue: [Choosing Valves that Comply with New Lead-free Water System Regulations](#g1) | [Miniature Pneumatic Products for Your Design Solutions](#g2) | [0.1 to 18 GHz Programmable Attenuator with USB Interface](#g3) | [Available at the TI Store: The Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference](#g4) | [Heatizon's Pedestal Paver Heat System](#g5) | [Precision Optics from Prototype to Production](#g6) | [Heat-shrinkable Solutions for Almost Any Application](#p1) | [Celebrate 3M Scotch-Brite's New Look](#s1) | [pH Measurement Errors: Influences and How to Counter Them](#s2) | [Custom Engineered and Designed Manufacturing Solutions](#s3) | [Custom Server Racks, Cabinets, and Enclosures](#b1) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 24 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] [Markforged, Inc.]( TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Choosing Valves that Comply with New Lead-free Water System Regulations]( [Choosing Valves that Comply with New Lead-free Water System Regulations]( ASCO The U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act recently lowered lead content limits for wetted surfaces in drinking water fountains, reverse osmosis systems, commercial kitchen equipment, etc. ASCO's new white paper, "Understanding the new lead-free water system regulations — and choosing valves to comply," focuses on the choices available to specifiers and purchasers. ASCO offers a variety of [lead-free valve options]( that meet government requirements! [Download my copy](. [View now]( [] [Miniature Pneumatic Products for Your Design Solutions]( [Miniature Pneumatic Products for Your Design Solutions]( Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. Clippard offers a complete line of reliable products including air cylinders, electronic valves, control valves, pneumatic assemblies, fittings, FRLs, tubing, and much more. It's your complete source for miniature pneumatic products. Clippard also provides custom solutions and value-added assemblies for all your unique product design requirements. [Please send me a catalog](. Clippard provides innovative products and solutions for today's engineering challenges! [Learn more]( [] [0.1-18 GHz Programmable Attenuator with USB Interface]( [0.1 to 18 GHz Programmable Attenuator with USB Interface]( JFW Industries, Inc. The new [50P-2068 SMA]( from JFW offers superior performance from 100 MHz to 18 GHz with a convenient USB interface. Attenuation can be adjusted from 0-31 dB in 1-dB steps via on-screen slider bars, increment buttons, or by manually entering the attenuation value. The software also allows you to create test scripts that can control multiple attenuators, as well as set persistent device names for better organization of complex test scenarios. [More information here](. [View now]( [] [Available at the TI Store: The Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference]( [Available at the TI Store: The Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference]( Texas Instruments Engineers, get easy access to the knowledge you need for your next project. Texas Instruments has available The Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference. The guide is a quick reference for often-used board and system level design formulas. [English]( and [Chinese]( versions available. Enjoy complimentary shipping using code IEEEGS at checkout! [Learn more]( [] [Heatizon's Pedestal Paver Heat System]( [Heatizon's Pedestal Paver Heat System]( Heatizon Systems Heatizon now has a solution for snow removal on [pedestal paver systems]( Using an innovative insulated pan system in conjunction with our own [Hott-Wire heating cable]( snow and ice on pedestal paver decks is effortlessly melted and drains through the paver gaps. This system uses little-to-no space for the control systems and can be added to existing or new pedestal systems. Start using your decks again, now snow-free with Heatizon's [Pedestal Paver heat system]( [View now]( [] [Precision Optics from Prototype to Production]( [Precision Optics from Prototype to Production]( Advanced Optics, Inc. For over 50 years, Advanced Optics has been crafting [optical mirrors and windows]( made in the USA and can assist you from prototype to production. We offer a choice of several [substrates]( including low expansion borosilicate glass, fused silica, Zerodur®, BK7, BOROFLOAT™, and filter glass available from commercial grade polished up to 1/20 wave. In addition to our many off-the-shelf optics, we offer [custom fabrication]( custom coatings, and complimentary engineering services. Learn more at [www.advancedoptics.com](. [Learn more]( [] [Heat-shrinkable Solutions for Almost Any Application]( [Heat-shrinkable Solutions for Almost Any Application]( Zeus [Zeus performance heat shrinks]( combine many properties needed for demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, military, and commercial sectors. With temperature tolerances reaching 500° F (260° C), our heat shrinks also include excellent chemical resistance and dielectric strength, abrasion resistance, purity, and reliability. These heat shrinks are ideal for applications including wire harness, splicing, and insulation, and can encapsulate irregular shapes. Our heat shrinks provide secure protection and extend the life of your covered parts. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Happy High-tech Halloween]( [Happy High-tech Halloween]( Want your Halloween costume this year to reflect your enthusiasm for technology, but need some inspiration? [We've got you covered](. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Electronics360](. [View now]( [See the Pope on Twitter, Your Name on Mars, and Robots Screw in Light Bulbs]( [See the Pope on Twitter, Your Name on Mars, and Robots Screw in Light Bulbs]( [Watch]( a Twitter milestone for the Pope, how to get your name onto a NASA mission headed for Mars, and the answer to how many robots it takes to screw in a light bulb. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Celebrate 3M Scotch-Brite's New Look]( [Celebrate 3M Scotch-Brite's New Look]( R. S. Hughes Company, Inc. [3M's Scotch-Brite abrasives just got a fresh new look]( and in celebration, we are giving away a complimentary sample of surface conditioning discs. These high quality discs offer uniform, consistent cutting and are designed for a variety of applications. Request your sample today; visit [rshughes.com]( or call 877-774-8443. [View now]( [] [pH Measurement Errors: Influences and How to Counter Them]( [pH Measurement Errors: Influences and How to Counter Them]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. Instruments measuring pH offer fast and simple operation but accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of results are [subject to various sources of error]( like contamination, membrane resistance, and more. In this webinar, Mettler Toledo will reduce these factors to a more practical model of pH measurement. [Learn more]( [] [Custom Engineered and Designed Manufacturing Solutions]( [Custom Engineered and Designed Manufacturing Solutions]( Saunders Simplify your [design and manufacturing process]( with [custom engineered and designed]( components from Saunders. Saunders streamlines your production process by providing ready-to-use [custom converted materials](. Your design and production challenges are our business. Call us at 888-932-8836 or visit [Saunderscorp.com]( and let's start working on solutions that will help your company increase production. [View now]( [] [Custom Server Racks, Cabinets, and 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]( PRODUCT WATCH [NB Ball Splines That Eliminate Backlash]( NB Corporation of America NB Ball Splines' outer race are designed for high-speed rotation and to eliminate backlash. For both linear motion and superior torque transmission — from robotics to transport equipment. [More info](... [] [NB Ball Splines That Eliminate Backlash]( [Learn more]( [Digital Thermometers]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. Digital thermometers are temperature-sensing instruments that are easily portable and have permanent probes and a convenient digital display. [More info](... [] [Digital Thermometers]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [A Look at Stealth Bomber Technology]( [A Look at Stealth Bomber Technology]( On combat missions, stealth aircraft gain the element of surprise — a tactical advantage that allows them to choose the moment of engagement. These aircraft gain their features through [careful design consideration]( of operational, acoustic, visual, thermal, and electromagnetic characteristics. More from [Aerospace Technology](... [View now]( [Watch a Self-propelled Catheter for Lung Biopsies]( [Watch a Self-propelled Catheter for Lung Biopsies]( During biopsies of pulmonary lesions, clinicians must navigate airways that become progressively smaller and complicated as they branch deep into the lungs. A [novel medical tool]( engineered at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Toho University, Japan, could help with this tricky navigation. More from [Medical Equipment Design](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Dart Controls, Inc.]( [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. How is this possible? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [5 Fundamental Rules for Designing Efficient Heat Transfers]( "An electric heater can distribute heat where needed and when connected with a properly placed thermocouple will ensure control in your process and provide a constant state. However, a poor design or improper placement of the sensor for the heating system could result in a concept that is not ideal…" [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [WATTCO](. 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