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Watch an Autonomous Robot Designed to Pollinate Flowers Featured in this issue: [Designing for Global Markets](#g1) | [Your Partner for Custom Tape Solutions](#g2) | [Manage, Monitor, and Control...](#g3) | [New Servo Gearheads Offer More Options](#g4) | [End-to-End Metal Component Supplies to the Medical Industry](#g5) | [Webinar: Fundamentals of Bonding with Structural Adhesives](#g6) | [100 Years of Game-changing Performance](#p1) | [60V Low IQ Buck Controller](#s1) | [How Deflection Range Affects the Performance of Disc Springs](#s2) | [White Paper: Transform Your Food Analysis Results from Acceptable to Exceptional](#s3) | [Begin Testing Right Out of the Box](#b1) | [The Game Changer: Anton Paar's ViscoQC™ Digital Viscometer](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 25 September 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 [] [Designing for Global Markets]( [Designing for Global Markets]( Interpower When designing for global markets, it’s essential to ensure the end-user has the correct means of connecting to their local mains supply. It is also important to provide equipment that is easily adaptable to the needs of the consumer, without any reconfiguration on their part. Interpower® manufactures [power cords and cord sets]( for global uses, with a 1-week U.S. manufacturing lead-time on non-stock Interpower cords. Blanket or scheduled orders are available. [View now]( [] [Your Partner for Custom Tape Solutions]( [Your Partner for Custom Tape Solutions]( Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions Facing a unique engineering challenge? [Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions]( is the leading provider of customized tape solutions. With extensive experience in the aerospace and defense, electronics, energy, general industry, and automotive segments, we know how to develop challenging tape designs for demanding conditions. We'll partner with you to co-develop a solution to meet your individual needs. [Contact us]( today! [Learn more]( [] [MANAGE, MONITOR AND CONTROL . . .]( [Manage, Monitor, and Control...]( Digi-Key Electronics [TE Connectivity]( and Digi-Key together understand the significant design challenges EMI/RFI noise, high speed communications, moisture, debris, high vibration, and mechanical shock can present in industrial control systems. TE offers [solutions]( for all of your [industrial control]( needs, both inside and outside the cabinet. TE's reliable, quick-to-install, and industry-proven components will help you save on machine maintenance costs and downtime. [View now]( [] [New Servo Gearheads Offer More Options]( [New Servo Gearheads Offer More Options]( DieQua Corporation The [Sesame series]( offers all the typical planetary design solutions plus a whole lot more. With multiple designs offered in multiple quality and precision levels, we have a [wider selection of gearhead models]( that can meet your specific inline or right-angle configuration needs, at the most cost-effective price. [Learn more]( [] [End-to-End Metal Component Supplies to the Medical Industry]( [End-to-End Metal Component Supplies to the Medical Industry]( Economy Spring, a MW Industries Company [Built for advanced medical applications](. Our manufacturing processes are designed to support the rigid cleanliness and quality standards of the most demanding medical applications. Many of the parts and assemblies we design and manufacture are used in surgical equipment and medical device applications. We have established a global reputation for advanced products, [best-in-class manufacturing]( and exceptional engineering support. [View now]( [] [{sec1_aditem6_img1_alt}]( [Webinar: Fundamentals of Bonding with Structural Adhesives]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. [In this webinar]( a Technical Engineer will review the selection criteria for five common major structural adhesive technologies. It will cover related topics, including joint design principles, surface preparation, and bond durability. Production applications will be presented that illustrate manufacturers that used adhesives to improve aesthetics and performance and reduce assembly cost. [Learn more]( [] [100 years of game-changing performance]( [100 Years of Game-changing Performance]( FLSmidth [One hundred years ago]( when handling pulverized coal caused explosions and threatened lives, engineer Alonzo G. Kinyon invented what later became one of the greatest contributions to cement manufacture — the Fuller-Kinyon® pump. Today, ongoing developments and improvements to pump performance, operating life, and maintenance requirements ensure our clients maximum efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in conveying pulverized material. [Learn more]( about the [FLSmidth Fuller-Kinyon pump]( and discover how we can help increase your plant performance. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Watch an Autonomous Robot Designed to Pollinate Flowers]( [Watch an Autonomous Robot Designed to Pollinate Flowers]( To counteract the decline of the world’s natural pollinators, a team from West Virginia University designed BrambleBee. The autonomous robot, inspired by bees, uses [mapping and localization technologies]( for path planning, motion control, and manipulation as it pollinates. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Environmental Technology](. [View now]( [NTSB Report on FedEx Plane Crash, Autonomous Drones, Nanomaterial Production by Flame Spray Pyrolysis]( [NTSB Report on FedEx Plane Crash, Autonomous Drones, Nanomaterial Production by Flame Spray Pyrolysis]( In this edition of the [Engineering360 News Brief]( see the report on a FedEx plane crash, autonomous drones, and nanomaterial production by flame spray pyrolysis. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [60V Low IQ Buck Controller]( [60V Low IQ Buck Controller]( Analog Devices The LTC3372 is a highly integrated power management solution for systems that require multiple low voltage outputs generated from an input voltage as high as 60V and is ideal for automotive, industrial, and medical applications. [Learn more](. [View now]( [] [How Deflection Range Affects the Performance of Disc Springs]( [How Deflection Range Affects the Performance of Disc Springs]( SPIROL Designers need to consider factors affecting the performance and life of [Disc Springs]( in both static and dynamic applications, to maximize the potential of Disc Springs. Read [SPIROL’s white paper]( now! [Learn more]( [] [Whitepaper: Transform Your Food Analysis Results from Acceptable to Exceptional]( [White Paper: Transform Your Food Analysis Results from Acceptable to Exceptional]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. [Download this Agilent eBook]( to see nearly 400 pages of application notes covering analysis of pesticides, veterinary drugs, mycotoxins, and more. [View now]( [] [Begin testing right out of the box]( [Begin Testing Right Out of the Box]( Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC Eagle Eye's [SG Series digital hydrometers / density meters]( measure the specific gravity, density, and density-related values of your sample and show the measuring results within seconds, ready for storage, printout, or export to a PC (select models). Custom programmable functions ensure the unit will meet any testing requirement. [Learn more]( [] [The Game Changer: Anton Paar's ViscoQC™ Digital Viscometer]( [The Game Changer: Anton Paar's ViscoQC™ Digital Viscometer]( Anton Paar Anton Paar’s brand new entry-level [ViscoQC]( digital viscometer measures dynamic viscosity as a single-point value. Unbeatable ease-of-use makes [ViscoQC]( the new standard for traceable viscosity checks. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Inflatable Seals Work]( Pawling Engineered Products, Inc. Inflatable seals outperform standard compression seals because they are pressurized, allowing them to seal large gaps and handle uneven surfaces. Contact us to learn more about this innovative solution! [More info](... [] [Inflatable Seals Work]( [Learn more]( [EPIC MH: Power, Signal, and Data in a Single Connector]( LAPP LAPP’s EPIC MH series is a robust, easy-to-install modular connector system capable of transmitting power, signal, and data—making it a flexible solution for your most demanding industrial application. [More info](... [] [EPIC MH: Power, Signal and Data in a Single Connector]( [View now]( [] [QuinStar Waveguide Shop]( [View now]( [QuinStar Waveguide Shop]( QuinStar Technology, Inc. Stock and custom work; waveguides and assemblies; 18 to 220 GHz in 10 frequency bands; coin silver, copper, or brass with brass flanges; RoHS; MIL-DTL-85/3 if required. [More info](... [] [Control Valves Information]( [Learn more]( [Control Valves Information]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. The terms 'control valve' and 'throttling valve' are often used interchangeably, but there is a distinction between the two. This specification guide details those differences and more. [More info](... TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Watch How Drone-delivered 'Dragon Eggs' Track Volcanic Activity]( [Watch How Drone-delivered 'Dragon Eggs' Track Volcanic Activity]( Designed at the University of Bristol, UK, the dragon eggs are deposited on volcanic slopes by drone and remain dormant until seismic or thermal activity is detected. Sensor-driven detectors are then activated, transforming the egg into a [full-featured remote monitoring station]( with a wireless transmitter. More from [Electronics360](... [View now]( [Paper-based Device Monitors Blood Metabolites]( [Paper-based Device Monitors Blood Metabolites]( A simple paper-based assay [measures concentrations of metabolites]( such as phenylalanine in small blood samples within minutes. The sensor can be coupled with different enzyme-catalyzed reactions to establish quantitative point-of-care assays for glutamate, glucose, and other metabolites. More from [Lab Equipment](... [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]( Braid reinforced PVC hose certified for drinking water systems (NSF-51) and food equipment machinery (NSF-61), DEHP-free [Nylobrade®]( offers flexibility, abrasion resistance, and a smooth interior. [View now]( [Rubik's Riddle]( A Rubik’s Cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possible configurations. Each configuration has a minimum number of turns to solve it, from 0 to 20. If a perfect Rubik’s Cube solver, averaging 6 seconds per solve, devoted their entire life to it, are they likely (>50%) to solve a randomly configured Rubik’s Cube in 10 moves or less? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [What Is Lean Manufacturing?]( "As operational costs continue to rise for many manufacturers, you may hear the term lean production being used more and more often, but what does it mean? Lean production: a systematic method for the elimination of waste within manufacturing systems. Clear? Not quite — let’s talk about it." [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Remke Industries](. [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 39A | 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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