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See SpotMini, the Robot Dog Featured in this issue: [RECOM's RAC03-G and RAC04-G Series AC/DC Converters at Digi-Key](#g1) | [Make Everything Except Compromise](#g2) | [Smart Measurements for Smart Industries — Humidity Measurement in Industrial Applications](#g3) | [Success Secured in a Backflip](#s1) | [Improving the Performance of Epoxy Syntactic Foams, Part 1: Curatives](#s2) | [Portable Signal Generator and Calibrator — Made in the U.S.](#s3) | [Smart Standards Management from Techstreet Enterprise](#b1) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 28 November 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 [] [RECOM's RAC03-G and RAC04-G Series AC/DC Converters at Digi-Key]( [RECOM's RAC03-G and RAC04-G Series AC/DC Converters at Digi-Key]( Digi-Key Electronics [RECOM’s]( new [RAC03-G and RAC04-G]( [series]( were specifically designed to supply smart building infrastructures efficiently with their standard 3.3, 5, 12, 15, and 24 V outputs. Their excellent light load efficiency and no-load power consumption make them exceptional energy-saving solutions. They are EN55022 Class A or Class B certified without the need of any additional components and are certified to EN60950 and EN62368 safety standards. The [RACxx-GA series]( is also certified to the EN60335 household norm. [View now]( [] [Make Everything Except Compromise]( [Make Everything Except Compromise]( Hewlett Packard Specialty Printing Systems At long last, the full manufacturing potential of 3D printing is within reach. [Read how HP Multi Jet Fusion technology]( combines high build quality¹ at up to 10 times the speed² of traditional 3D printers with the lowest cost³ relative to competitive 3D printing solutions. Discover breakthrough productivity² without trade-offs. [Download the technical white paper](. [Learn more]( [] [Smart Measurements for Smart Industries — Humidity Measurement in Industrial Applications]( [Smart Measurements for Smart Industries — Humidity Measurement in Industrial Applications]( Vaisala Presented by: Vaisala November 29, 2017; 10:00 AM EST (7:00 AM PST) [Join this live webinar]( to get practical examples of measuring humidity in different industrial applications. The webinar is for anyone interested in industrial humidity measurements, applications, or learning how long-term measurement investments can have a significant impact on creating sustainable processes and practices. [View now]( R&D REPORT [See SpotMini, the Robot Dog]( [See SpotMini, the Robot Dog]( With a battery charge lasting about 90 minutes — depending on what it’s doing — [SpotMini is all-electric]( with a sensor suite including stereo cameras, depth cameras, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and position/force sensors in the limbs. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Robotic Systems](. [View now]( [{sec6_editem2_img1_alt}]( [Watch NASA's Supersonic Parachute Test for Mars 2020 Mission]( A NASA Mars rover mission set to launch in 2020 will [collect rock samples and analyze other evidence]( in search of ancient life. But first, the equipment has to get there and land safely. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Success Secured in a Backflip]( [Success Secured in a Backflip]( Henkel Corporation — Industrial In extreme snowmobile competitions, the sleds must function reliably under severe conditions, high stress, and extreme temperatures. Polaris, a leader in the sport, specifies LOCTITE threadlockers, thread sealants, and retaining compounds. From engine mounts to bearing interfaces. For success from takeoff to landing. See how we can help you secure success at [www.loctite-success.com](. [View now]( [] [{sec7_aditem2_img1_alt}]( [Improving the Performance of Epoxy Syntactic Foams, Part 1: Curatives]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. [This presentation]( provides an overview of syntactic foam technology, with a focus on epoxy systems for oil/gas pipeline insulation. Thermal curatives have a profound effect on performance properties, and this part of the series explains the importance and benefits of dianhydride/monoanhydride blended curatives for epoxies in deep-sea environments. [Learn more]( [] [Portable Signal Generator and Calibrator -- Made in the U.S.]( [Portable Signal Generator and Calibrator — Made in the U.S.]( MTI Instruments, Inc. MTI Instruments' 1510A [Portable Signal Generator and Calibrator]( is a game-changer for troubleshooting, simulation, calibration, and integrity testing of signal conditioners, sensors, and instruments. Automatic thermal compensation and high accuracy makes the MTI 1510A ideal for simulating eddy current, accelerometer, strain gauge, pulse, sinusoidal, triangle, or digital pulse signals. [View now]( [] [Smart Standards Management from Techstreet Enterprise]( [Smart Standards Management from Techstreet Enterprise]( Techstreet, a Clarivate Analytics business [Techstreet Enterprise]( keeps it simple. Through our powerful web platform, quickly access the global standards you need and the workflow tools that make it easy to stay informed of changes. Plus, with the most transparent usage reporting in the industry, gain unparalleled visibility and control of your company-wide standards investment. [Request contact today]( [Learn more]( PRODUCT WATCH [Metal Rope Pull Switch for Large Area Protection]( Euchner-U.S.A., Inc. Metal Rope Pull Switch provides protection across large areas, compared to an E-stop button. Operation is possible along the whole rope length, not just a small area around the switch. [More info](... [] [Metal Rope Pull Switch for Large Area Protection]( [Learn more]( [Control Valves Information]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. Control valves are power-operated devices used to automatically modify fluid flow or rate in a process system. The terms 'control value' and 'throttling valve' are often used interchangeably... [More info](... [] [{sec9_aditem2_img1_alt}]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Tesla Unveils Long-awaited Electric Truck and a New Roadster]( [Tesla Unveils Long-awaited Electric Truck and a New Roadster]( For many months, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised that his company is developing the "mind-blowing" first electric semi truck. Recently, Musk finally rode in the new truck himself — called [Tesla Semi]( — at an event in Hawthorne, CA. More from [Transportation Technology](... [View now]( [Building Better Robot Assistants]( [Building Better Robot Assistants]( A faster collision detection algorithm developed by electrical engineers at the University of California San Diego helps robots avoid moving objects and [navigate through complex environments](. The Fastron algorithm performs up to 8 times faster than existing collision detection algorithms. More from [Medical Equipment Design](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [{sec12_aditem1_img1_alt}]( [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure]( Urebrade® transparent braid reinforced [polyurethane hose]( is well suited for tough applications involving repeated flexing, resistance to moisture, and the affects of weather and pressure. [View now]( [Flying in the Shadow of the Moon]( A new supersonic passenger airliner is due to take flight next year. A wealthy friend suggests that in 2020 you both charter a flight from Namibia to Argentina to follow the track of the total solar eclipse. What is the problem with your wealthy friend’s suggestion? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Steel Drums 101]( "Many plants use steel drums in their processes. The way they are used is as varied as the thousands of types of manufacturing plants they are found in. Some of the most common uses are bulk storage/transport of chemicals and waste collection (liquid or solid)." [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [New Pig Corporation](. [Learn more]( [Engineering360]( [Past issues]( [Upcoming Events]( [Send to a friend]( [Newsletter Subscriptions]( [Product Alerts]( [Feedback](mailto:newslettercomments@engineering360.com?subject=Re:%20Specs%20&%20Techs) [Media Kit]( Issue 48A | Vol 17 [Electronics360]( | [Datasheets360]( | [CR4]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( © 2017 IEEE GlobalSpec. 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