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Take a Ride in Waymo's Self-driving Van Featured in this issue: [Secure Your Connection](#g1) | [Universal Laser Sensor for Industry and Automation](#g2) | [Stay Informed Regarding Thermal Analysis](#g3) | [Efficient, Compact PMDC Gearmotors](#g4) | [Multiple XY Linear Motors Operate in a Single Plane](#g5) | [On-demand Broadcast — APEC 2019 Plenary Session](#g6) | [Ultra-thin Flexible Heaters...Quick Heat Up](#s1) | [Need a Custom Cable to Achieve the Impossible?](#s2) | [Webinar: What Requirements Must Pressure Sensors Meet in HVAC?](#s3) | [Protect Your Equipment with ACE Products](#b1) | [Low Temperature Nickel Metal Hydride Battery](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 13 March 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] TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Secure Your Connection]( [Secure Your Connection]( Interpower Secure connections are essential. To help prevent accidental power interruptions, secure your cord set to a power inlet or outlet with the new Interpower® [Connector Locks](. This patent-pending design is available in two different sizes and does not require tools for use. Before you select your connector components, you should consult the appropriate medical equipment standards for connection security requirements. Interpower offers just a 1-week U.S. manufacturing lead-time on non-stock Interpower products and same-day shipments on in-stock Interpower products. [View now]( [] [Universal Laser Sensor for Industry and Automation]( [Universal Laser Sensor for Industry and Automation]( Micro-Epsilon Group The [optoNCDT 1750]( is a powerful laser triangulation sensor which is used for high speed displacement measurements in industrial applications. Based on an innovative web interface, the new laser sensor stands out due to its ease-of-use and intuitive commissioning using presets for different surface types and colors. [Learn more]( [] [Stay Informed Regarding Thermal Analysis]( [Stay Informed Regarding Thermal Analysis]( METTLER TOLEDO Thermal Analysis A variety of different topics are offered, and you can easily update your knowledge at any time from your office. We offer [thermal analysis webcasts]( on: • Techniques (e.g. DSC) • Different methods (e.g. Cp determination) • Many application fields (e.g. polymers, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and food) • As well as [Web-based TA training]( [View now]( [] [Efficient, Compact PMDC Gearmotors]( [Efficient, Compact PMDC Gearmotors]( Bodine Electric Company Designed for demanding applications such as medical and laboratory equipment, conveyor systems, and factory automation. [Bodine's]( superior design set the industry standard for reliability, quietness, and low EMI. Our low-voltage models are ideal for battery- or solar-powered applications. [Available options]( • 12, 24, 90, 130, and 180 VDC (metric) • Rated power of 1/50 to ½ HP (15-373 W) • Inline and right-angle gearmotors with torque up to 660 lb-in. (75 Nm) [Learn more]( [] [Multiple XY linear motors operate in a single plane]( [Multiple XY Linear Motors Operate in a Single Plane]( IntelLiDrives, Inc. [IntelLiDrives' Cartesian Planar System]( offers the unique capability to operate multi-axes of motion in a single plane. [Planar XY System]( is designed for high accuracy, repeatability, and speed, simplifying design by eliminating problems associated with stackable [XY tables](. Two-component system consists of passive, magnet-free stationary platen, constructed of lightweight composite materials and dual axes moving linear motor forcers, gliding on the air bearings. System can be fitted with dual axes linear feedback with 1 micron resolution. [More](... [View now]( [] [On-demand Broadcast — APEC 2018 Plenary Session]( [On-demand Broadcast — APEC 2018 Plenary Session]( IEEE Spectrum Online [Check out]( APEC’s on-demand broadcast of its Plenary Session, on IEEE.tv. It covers the history of power and current needs in energy efficiency, as well as future possibilities. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Take a Ride in Waymo's Self-driving Van]( [Take a Ride in Waymo's Self-driving Van]( Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division inside Google, has released a new video that shows the inner workings of one of its autonomous vans to give a [bird’s eye view of the car]( as it travels public streets during testing. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Transportation Technology](. [View now]( [Aqueous Storage System Charges in 30 Seconds]( [Aqueous Storage System Charges in 30 Seconds]( Lithium-ion batteries are widely used for energy storage applications but are limited by low power density, slow charging capability, and reliance on flammable organic solvents. A [hybrid approach to electrochemical energy storage]( based on aqueous electrolytes is being advanced to overcome these constraints. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Ultra-Thin Flexible Heaters...Quick Heat Up]( [Ultra-thin Flexible Heaters...Quick Heat Up]( Pelonis Technologies, Inc. [Ultra-thin flexible heaters]( built-in nano technology heating elements create strong bonding, making them more flexible than typical flexible heaters. This allows heat to transfer more efficiently and evenly than foil imprinted heaters. Ultra-thin flexible heaters' high temperature capability allows higher wattage for faster heat-up and warm-up time. [More information](. [View now]( [] [Need a Custom Cable to Achieve the Impossible?]( [Need a Custom Cable to Achieve the Impossible?]( New England Wire Technologies Corporation From the [Litz wire]( used in high frequency inductors and transformers to the micro-miniature coaxial cable used in [surgical]( robots, our custom products have been advancing innovation for 120 years. [New England Wire Technologies]( offers collaborative design and development, and concurrent engineering. Dream beyond today’s technology! Achieve the impossible! [Contact us today](. [Learn more]( [] [Webinar: What Requirements Must Pressure Sensors Meet in HVAC?]( [Webinar: What Requirements Must Pressure Sensors Meet in HVAC?]( First Sensor AG HVAC systems require [high-sensitivity pressure sensors]( to minimize energy costs and meet regulatory requirements. [First Sensor]( will show you how flow-based sensors reliably measure the smallest differential pressures — even in dusty environments and confined spaces. Join the complimentary webinar "[Differential Pressure Sensors for HVAC Applications]( [View now]( [] [Protect Your Equipment with ACE Products]( [Protect Your Equipment with ACE Products]( ACE Controls Inc. ACE industrial shock absorbers are an affordable way to slow down moving loads to increase throughput, reduce downtime, increase safety, and protect against wear and tear on machines. [Read more](... [Learn more]( [] [Low Temperature Nickel Metal Hydride Battery]( [Low Temperature Nickel Metal Hydride Battery]( Panasonic OEM Battery Group Panasonic introduces a low temperature [nickel metal hydride]( battery, BK250A, with an ambient discharge range of -30° C to 65° C. Ideal for applications requiring high performance and low temperature, and perfect for a variety of markets and applications (e.g., two-way radios, locating devices, security). Go [here]( for detailed information. [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Watch WALK-MAN, the Firefighting Robot]( [Watch WALK-MAN, the Firefighting Robot]( The newest, [successfully-tested version of WALK-MAN]( locates fire position, walks toward it, then activates an extinguisher to eliminate the fire. During the operation, images are collected and transmitted back to emergency teams who can evaluate the situation and remotely guide the robot. More from [Electronics360](... [View now]( [World's Largest Aircraft, Designed to Air-Launch Rockets into Space, Completes Taxi Test]( [World's Largest Aircraft, Designed to Air-Launch Rockets into Space, Completes Taxi Test]( Stratolaunch will [continue increasing the speeds of its taxi tests]( until the carrier aircraft is ready to take off on its first flight. The company aims to be fully operational by the end of the decade, air-launching payloads to low-Earth orbit for both private industry and government. More from [Aerospace Technology](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [Core Conundrum]( A scientist claims the size and density of an extraterrestrial planet's core can be determined by landing a spacecraft on its surface, using only radio equipment on the lander and corresponding equipment at tracking stations on Earth. How is this possible? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Verified Grounding for Safety in Hazardous Locations]( "The generation of static electricity is an inevitable by-product of day to day operations. Processes ranging from drum filling operations, to pneumatic conveying of powders, to mixing operations have the capability to generate huge amounts of static electricity." [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Newson Gale, IEP Technologies LLC](. 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