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Is Diamond Really a Super Material? Featured in this issue: [Precise 2D/3D Laser Profile Scanners](#g1) | [Earn an Engineering Master's Online from Penn State](#g2) | [Ultimate Addition to TOPBALL® Self-Aligning Bushings](#g3) | [Reduce Slag Carryover Reliably in Steel Production Engineering Brief](#g4) | [Success Through Failure: Making Products Better with Accelerated Stress Testing](#g5) | [Watch Video: Test Your Mental Math and Chemistry Skills](#g6) | [Find Your Favorite Optical Sensor](#p1) | [Solution for 360 Degree Transferring Electricity Signal and Media](#s1) | [Address More Manufacturing Challenges with Composite and Metal 3D Printing](#s2) | [Quality Control and Research of Thermoplastics Using Thermal Analysis](#s3) | [Is Non-destructive Cleaning Critical?](#b1) | [LumiCam 2400 — Outstanding Accuracy, Optimized for Automotive Display Tests](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 12 June 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 [] [Precise 2D/3D Laser Profile Scanners]( [Precise 2D/3D Laser Profile Scanners]( Micro-Epsilon Group Compact design, flexible installation options, and versatile interfaces make Micro-Epsilon's [scanCONTROL series of laser scanners]( the ideal choice for high-precision profile and dimensional measurements in quality control, production processes, and automation. For multi-dimensional measurement on red-hot glowing metals as well as on transparent and organic materials, Micro-Epsilon offers the scanCONTROL Blue Laser series. Even the smallest parts can be measured to the highest precision. Find the right scanner with our [model selection guide](. [View now]( [] [Earn an Engineering Masters Online from Penn State]( [Earn an Engineering Master's Online from Penn State]( Pennsylvania State University Discover our top-ranked online engineering master's degrees, delivered through Penn State World Campus. The programs are interactive and collaborative and designed for working professionals. Choose the program that best fits your educational and professional goals. [Request brochure](. [Learn more]( [] [Ultimate Addition to TOPBALL® Self-Aligning Bushings]( [Ultimate Addition to TOPBALL® Self-Aligning Bushings]( NB Corporation of America [TOPBALL® Ultimate]( TW-H Type, can carry 4 times the load and has 64 times the life of standard slide bushings. NB optimized its load plates and outer cylinder plus they gave it double the ball circuits of the older TOPBALL models. It improves performance of: machinery and equipment for automation, optics, and measuring. The [TW-H type]( comes in two sizes (12 and 16) with more to come. [View now]( [] [Reduce Slag Carryover Reliably in Steel Production Engineering Brief]( [Reduce Slag Carryover Reliably in Steel Production Engineering Brief]( AMETEK Land Until now, it has taken herculean efforts to remove slag. Now, based on recent advances in detection, [slag is more reliably and effectively managed](. In our [latest engineering brief]( read how AMETEK Land's [Slag Detection System]( (SDS-E) reduces slag carryover in steel production facilities, saves money, dramatically improves operator safety, and withstands the harsh conditions of continuous operation inherent in [steel production](. [Learn more]( [] [Success Through Failure: Making Products Better with Accelerated Stress Testing]( [Success Through Failure: Making Products Better with Accelerated Stress Testing]( Intertek How do you determine the "right stuff" for a successful product development effort? [Discover]( the advantages and opportunities AST can bring to your product testing time. [View now]( [] [Watch Video: Test Your Mental Math & Chemistry Skills]( [Watch Video: Test Your Mental Math and Chemistry Skills]( NACE International Training Watch the video to get a preview of NACE's online training, [Cathodic Protection Fundamentals: Math & Electricity eCourse](. Review math, chemistry, and electrical functions through step-by-step practice problems and downloadable job aids. [Learn more]( [] [Find Your Favorite Optical Sensor]( [Find Your Favorite Optical Sensor]( Hamamatsu Corporation USA With over 1,600 devices to choose from, Hamamatsu has the largest collection of optical sensors in the photonics industry. Let us help you find the right detector for your needs. What’s new: photo ICs with diverse functions; micro-spectrometers; infrared detectors; silicon photomultipliers; image sensors for spectrophotometry or industrial applications; board-level cameras; MEMS; and spatial light modulators. Learn more at the [Optical Sensors Hub]( [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Is Diamond Really a Super Material?]( [Is Diamond Really a Super Material?]( What properties make diamond a super material for diamond tools, superabrasives, and wear applications? Superhardness for one — diamond has the [highest hardness or resistance to penetration]( of any material known and will even abrade the hardest ceramic materials. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Manufacturing Technology](. [View now]( [{sec6_editem2_img1_alt}]( [Industrial Glass Technology, ID People by Their Walk, and Plan a Virtual Trip Beyond Our Solar System]( In this edition of the [Engineering360 News Brief]( see industrial glass technology, learn how to identify people based on their walk, and plan a virtual trip beyond our solar system. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Solution for 360 degree transferring electricity signal and media]( [Solution for 360 Degree Transferring Electricity Signal and Media]( JINPAT Electronics JINPAT has developed [slip rings]( for varied fields. Through bore or capsule slip ring supports both individual and simultaneous transmission of electricity, signals including (industrial) [Ethernet]( USB, [HDMI/SDI]( and gas/liquid. More challenging requests, such as [large current]( explosion-proof, long lifespan, and high protection level can be met. [View now]( [] [Address More Manufacturing Challenges with Composite and Metal 3D Printing]( [Address More Manufacturing Challenges with Composite and Metal 3D Printing]( Markforged, Inc. Discover how composite and metal 3D printing can provide clever solutions for your fabrication needs and quickly enhance your manufacturing processes when used together. [Download this white paper](. [Learn more]( [] [Quality Control and Research of Thermoplastics Using Thermal Analysis]( [Quality Control and Research of Thermoplastics Using Thermal Analysis]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. This webinar presents the main techniques of thermal analysis in addition to typical applications. [Register to learn]( the four main types of thermal analysis, properties of thermoplastics, and more. [View now]( [] [Is Non-destructive Cleaning Critical?]( [Is Non-destructive Cleaning Critical?]( Church & Dwight, Inc. Specialty Products Division When cleaning substrates that cannot be damaged, the only blasting abrasive to use is [ARMEX](. The gentle physical propriety of baking soda but aggressive cleaning ability is what makes ARMEX the only choice. [Use ARMEX]( to clean, remove paint and burnt-on carbon, and degrease a wide variety of substrates. [Learn more]( [] [LumiCam 2400 — Outstanding accuracy, optimized for automotive display tests]( [LumiCam 2400 — Outstanding Accuracy, Optimized for Automotive Display Tests]( Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. [The LumiCam 2400]( captures the luminance and color distributions of multifunction displays within seconds. It presents the spatially resolved measured values coded for luminance and chromaticity. Ideal for automotive test applications — measurement of luminance and color distributions of displays and uniformity analysis of flat panel display screens in car interiors. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [GAGEpack: Robust Gage Calibration Software]( PQ Systems Gage management made easier with GAGEpack. [More info](... [] [GAGEpack: Robust Gage Calibration Software]( [Learn more]( [Using Network Edge UPS — Webinar]( Vertiv For small/midsize companies, IT transformation is often found at the edge of the network. Vertiv explores how power building blocks like UPS and PDUs can help that transformation. [More info](... [] [Using Network Edge UPS — Webinar]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [A Major Leap Toward True Cyborgs]( [A Major Leap Toward True Cyborgs]( The method developed by the University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science [creates muscles in biohybrid robots]( that function as antagonistic pairs, mimicking those in the body to achieve robot movement and continued muscle function for over a week. More from [Robotic Systems](... [View now]( [Ultrasound-propelled Nanobots Designed to Detoxify Blood]( [Ultrasound-propelled Nanobots Designed to Detoxify Blood]( The nanorobots were used to treat blood samples contaminated with MRSA and associated toxins. The samples were shown to have [three times less bacteria and toxins]( compared with untreated fluids after five minutes. More from [Medical Equipment Design](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Abrisa Technologies]( [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Abrisa Technologies]( [AS 87]( ultra-thin aluminosilicate glass has high bending/impact strength and superior scratch resistance. Excellent for cover or enhancement glass on low profile displays and touch sensors. [View now]( [Tortuous Tuning]( While tuning your piano, the piano technician tells you that it’s physically impossible to "accurately tune a piano." Is she correct, and why or why not? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Fiberglass — Types, Properties, and Applications Across Industries]( "A fiberglass is a form of fiber-reinforced plastic where glass fiber is the reinforced plastic. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is also known as glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber reinforced plastic. The glass fiber is usually flattened into a sheet, randomly arranged or woven into a fabric." [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Phelps Industrial Products, LLC](. [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 24A | Vol 18 [Electronics360]( | [Datasheets360]( | [CR4]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( © 2018 IEEE GlobalSpec. All rights reserved, 201 Fuller Road, Suite 202 Albany, NY, 12203 - 800.261.2052. 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