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Robot Barista Debuts at Japanese Café Featured in this issue: [Chromalox Unveils Second Generation DirectConnect™ Technology](#g1) | [187 Zero Leak Pressure Relief Insert](#g2) | [Jabil Makes a Jump Forward with HP 3D Printing](#g3) | [Largest Stock Spring Selection in the World](#s1) | [Critical Service Bellows Seal Valves](#s2) | [Metal Additive Manufacturing: The Evolution of Manufacturing](#s3) | [Food Grade Conduit Solution](#b1) | [New Battery Chargers to Cut Costs](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 13 February 2018 [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] [Epilog Laser Corp.]( TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Chromalox Unveils Second Generation DirectConnect™ Technology]( [Chromalox Unveils Second Generation DirectConnect™ Technology]( Chromalox Chromalox announced ground-breaking technology that is first in the industry. This extended platform allows [DirectConnect]( to be used on a global platform where medium voltage grid supplies are higher rated than North America. [View now]( [] [187 Zero Leak Pressure Relief Insert]( [187 Zero Leak Pressure Relief Insert]( The Lee Co. The Lee Company's new [187 Zero Leak PRI]( (Pressure Relief Insert) is the latest addition to Lee's line of miniature zero leak pressure relief valves. This new valve is ideal for both pneumatic and hydraulic pressure relief applications where zero leakage is needed. The cracking pressure is preset at the factory with capabilities ranging from 20 psid up to 100 psid. The nominal weight is only 1.5 grams. [Learn more]( [] [Jabil makes a jump forward with HP 3D printing]( [Jabil Makes a Jump Forward with HP 3D Printing]( HP Inc. As one of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing solution providers, Jabil keeps a lookout for a competitive edge. Just ask John Dulchinos, VP of Digital Manufacturing at Jabil, Inc. For Dulchinos, it’s as plain to see as the HP 3D printers now delivering prototypes and producing parts at the world’s third-largest contract manufacturer. In a new case study, Dulchinos shares how Jabil — using [HP Multi Jet Fusion technology]( — is whittling away traditional limitations for 3D printers in manufacturing. [View now]( R&D REPORT [Robot Barista Debuts at Japanese Cafe]( [Robot Barista Debuts at Japanese Café]( Joining an ever-growing list of robots capable of performing tasks such as bartending and cleaning homes is a robot barista [capable of both brewing and serving coffee to customers]( in a Japanese café. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Robotic Systems](. [View now]( [Solving the World's Most Challenging Problems]( [Solving the World's Most Challenging Problems]( Hungarian aerospace engineer Theodore von Kármán is remembered for saying “Scientists study the world as it is; engineers create the world that never has been.” In this edition of the Engineering360 news brief, we’ll look at ways [engineers are solving some of the most challenging problems]( facing the world today. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Largest Stock Spring Selection in the World]( [Largest Stock Spring Selection in the World]( Century Spring Corp.,a MW Industries Company Aerospace to prosthetics, electronics to ship building, Century Spring offers an [inventory of over 35,000 spring types]( delivering service excellence with 85 years of experience. Need a specialty spring? We [precision manufacture to your custom specs](. Need compression, extension, die, drawbar, disc, extension, specialty, tapered, torsion, urethane, or constant force springs? Stock spring orders ship within eight hours of placement. Search for your [springs by specifications]( or [request a 400 page print catalog](. [View now]( [] [Critical Service Bellows Seal Valves]( [Critical Service Bellows Seal Valves]( ARI Valve Corporation [ARI Valve Corporation]( focuses on the very difficult services such as hot oil and thermal fluids. If you cannot afford a leak, you can depend upon the [proven bellows valve]( from ARI. We recognize the need to connect to engineers, maintenance personnel, and energy managers that require fast, reliable solutions to valving problems. [Learn more]( [] [Metal Additive Manufacturing: The Evolution of Manufacturing]( [Metal Additive Manufacturing: The Evolution of Manufacturing]( SLM Solutions NA, Inc. Metal-based additive manufacturing systems optimize fast and cost-efficient part production. SLM Solutions can take your additive manufacturing to new levels. [Learn more](. [View now]( [] [Food Grade Conduit Solution]( [Food Grade Conduit Solution]( Anamet Electrical, Inc. High quality conduit and fittings for a wide range of food grade applications. Anaconda SEALTITE® [Type CNP]( and [Type FG]( are produced in trade sizes 3/8 in. to 2 in. Designed for harsh environment food processing applications from washdown areas to high traffic areas that require conduit to withstand bumps and abrasions. [Learn more]( [] [New Battery Chargers to Cut Costs]( [New Battery Chargers to Cut Costs]( Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC Did SCR just get more efficient? Contact [Eagle Eye Power Solutions]( to find out how you may only need one worker to install our battery chargers! The results will end in savings on annual operating costs and safety to workers/equipment. Applications: utilities, telecommunications, generator starting, switch-gear, and process control. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Adhesives.org Industry Portal]( [Adhesives.org](#) [Adhesives.org](#) and [Sealants.org](#) connects you to the companies and technology that support the industry's bonding and sealing needs. Looking for information about adhesives and sealants? Visit [www.adhesives.org](#) to learn more. [More info](... [] [Adhesives.org Industry Portal]( [Learn more]( [Your Guide to Gear Pumps]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. Gear pumps: positive displacement rotary pumps that transport liquids using rotary gears, functioning through the use of two or more internal gears that create vacuum pressure, propelling the fluid media. [More info](... [] [Your Guide to Gear Pumps]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Using Lego Bricks to Move Beyond the Lab-on-a-Chip]( [Using Lego Bricks to Move Beyond the Lab-on-a-Chip]( A children’s toy may not seem like the best way to move beyond typical lab-on-a-chip designs, but since [Legos are manufactured the same way]( regardless of where they are found in the world, MIT researchers believe a high degree of precision and consistency can be reached. More from [Fluid Power](... [View now]( [Front Wheel Drive, DIY Compact Bicycle Launches on Kickstarter]( [Front Wheel Drive, DIY Compact Bicycle Launches on Kickstarter]( The bicycle has been a staple in the world since it was introduced in the late nineteenth century. But [are you ready for the Bellcycle]( It's a compact, front wheel drive bike with a crisscross gear system assembled by the consumer. Call it DIY for bicycle aficionados. More from [Creative Engineering](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure]( [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure]( [Clear antimicrobial tubing](. Clearflo® Ag-47 is designed to protect liquids from harmful bacteria that can result in taste transfer, odors, and illnesses. NSF listed. [View now]( [Electric Bill Enigma]( A family moves into a new house in December and notices a musty smell in the basement and purchase a small dehumidifier. Their first electric bill is much higher than expected — several hundred KWh more than their old house. What is the issue? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Selecting an Environmental Test Chamber]( "Your company has just developed a new product, and now it is your job to select an environmental chamber to test it. The product must be tested at various conditions to ensure its quality and reliability. Where do you start?" [Read this article in its entirety](. 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