{NAME}, Meet a Four-legged Robot TV Star

Mini Search and Rescue Robot Inspired by Nature Featured in this issue: [ASCO™ Solenoid Valves Comply with the U.S. SDWA Section 1417](#g1) | [Ultimate Addition to TOPBALL® Self-aligning Bushings](#g2) | [Amphenol's 3 mm Board-to-Board Interconnects](#g3) | [New Miniature Positive Displacement Radial Piston Pumps](#g4) | [AS9100D Certified Fasteners; Complimentary CAD Downloads](#g5) | [Speed, Precision and Economy — Direct Drive Linear Servo Motor Actuators](#g6) | [Pre-wired and Quick Disconnect Couplings for Electric Actuators](#s1) | [Automotive Parts Manufacturer Ensures Product Quality and Increases Productivity](#s2) | [Learn How Line Blinds Make Line Shutdown Easier](#s3) | [Innovative Custom-designed Drying Systems](#b1) | [Measure AR/VR Display Quality as Seen Through the Headset](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 6 November 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 [] [ASCO™ Solenoid Valves Comply with the U.S. SDWA Section 1417]( [ASCO™ Solenoid Valves Comply with the U.S. SDWA Section 1417]( ASCO Emerson offers ASCO™ solenoid valves that comply with the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1417. Regulations which restrict lead content in devices used on water systems present new design issues for OEMs and installers. The ASCO solenoid valves are available in lead-free brass, stainless steel, and NSF-approved composite constructions. Additionally, ASCO solenoid valves provide the industry's broadest range of characteristics in pipe size, pressure or temperature ratings, and flow coefficients. For further information, please visit [www.asco.com/leadfree](. [View now]( [] [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. [Learn more]( [] [Amphenol's 3mm Board-to-Board Interconnects]( [Amphenol's 3 mm Board-to-Board Interconnects]( Digi-Key Electronics [Amphenol SV Microwave's]( line of 3 mm coaxial between board spacing PCB [interconnects]( allows for the lowest stacked height (3 mm) of [board-to-board]( high-frequency coaxial connection system currently available. It is ideal for high-density stacked multiport applications. Additionally, installation of this line includes options with and without solder, 3 mm board-to-board spacing, 0.150 in. minimum pitch between adjacent connectors, DC to 40 GHz, and low-force solderless installation. Perfect for embedded computing, high-density stacked PCB applications, and high-density multiport applications. [View now]( [] [New Miniature Positive Displacement Radial Piston Pumps]( [New Miniature Positive Displacement Radial Piston Pumps]( The Lee Co. The Lee Company is excited to announce a new family of miniature [Positive Displacement Pumps](. These new pumps feature a unique radial piston design which aids in self-priming at altitude and reduces cavitation. Lee pumps are qualified for 1,000 hours of operation and to numerous aerospace specifications. Offering superior durability and efficiency, these pumps are ideal for fuel systems in small to medium sized unmanned aerial vehicles and other demanding applications. [Learn more]( [] [AS9100D Certified Fasteners; Complimentary CAD Downloads]( [AS9100D Certified Fasteners; Complimentary CAD Downloads]( Accurate Screw Machine Corp. (ASM) [Accurate Screw Machine (ASM)]( is now AS9100 Rev D and ISO9001:2015 certified. Offering print-to-part manufacturing of captive screw assemblies and custom designed parts with lead times of 1-2 weeks. The aerospace and defense industry relies on ASM's [fast response time of quotes and products](. ASM has earned top performance ratings from leading aerospace and defense OEMs. [View now]( [] [Speed, Precision and Economy — Direct Drive Linear Servo Motor Actuators]( [Speed, Precision and Economy — Direct Drive Linear Servo Motor Actuators]( IntelLiDrives, Inc. [IntelLiDrives]( direct drive [linear servo slide system]( is a linear motor solution that eliminates wear, friction, backlash, and compliances associated with mechanical transmissions such as ball/lead screws, rack and pinion, belts/pulleys, and gearboxes. Linear motor forcer features non-contact design and low cogging for fast and accurate positioning. Integral linear encoder provides precision non-contact linear position feedback with resolution 0.5 micron. [Multi-axes gantry]( and XYZ arms can be easily constructed using linear servo slides. [More](... [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Mini Search and Rescue Robot Inspired by Nature]( [Mini Search and Rescue Robot Inspired by Nature]( FlyCroTug is a miniature flying robot that can [move objects 40 times its own weight]( and has advanced gripping technologies that allow it to move and pull objects. These robots can also work together to move objects, like opening doors. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Robotic Systems](. [View now]( [World's Oldest Intact Shipwreck Discovered in Black Sea]( [World's Oldest Intact Shipwreck Discovered in Black Sea]( A [Greek merchant ship]( dating back more than 2,400 years has been found lying on its side off the Bulgarian coast. Participants in the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project (MAP) consider the 23 m (75 ft) find the world’s oldest intact shipwreck. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Pre-Wired and Quick Disconnect Couplings for Electric Actuators]( [Pre-wired and Quick Disconnect Couplings for Electric Actuators]( ProMation Engineering, Inc. [ProMation Engineering]( offers [pre-wired quick disconnect]( waterproof (IP67) bayonet rapid coupling system for electric actuators. Ideal for multiple installations such as critical cooling systems where RMO down time is intolerable. Rated to 500 mating cycles, they are UL ECBT2 and UL ETCBB certified. Ideal to keep installations easy and worry-free. [View now]( [] [Automotive Parts Manufacturer Ensures Product Quality and Increases Productivity]( [Automotive Parts Manufacturer Ensures Product Quality and Increases Productivity]( Teledyne DALSA An [automotive parts manufacturer]( wanted a more reliable, less time-consuming approach for part assembly and inspection. With a tight tolerance of .08 mm, [Teledyne DALSA’s Genie Nano]( camera solution was integrated in the automated inspection system to meet the applications requirements for high resolution and superior image quality. [Learn more]( [] [Learn how Line Blinds Make Line Shutdown Easier]( [Learn How Line Blinds Make Line Shutdown Easier]( BI-TORQ® Valve Automation [Strahman line blinds]( use a cam system to create space between the body flanges allowing the spectacle plate to move into position, closing the line. Major advantages over traditional blinding methods include no undue pipe stress, no pipe misalignment or pipe sag, and time and cost savings in pipeline shutdown. [View now]( [] [Innovative Custom Designed Drying Systems]( [Innovative Custom-designed Drying Systems]( Wyssmont Company, Inc. [TURBO-DRYER®]( installed in a production plant drying fragile extruded catalyst pellets. A major benefit compared to other dryers is the ability to [dry these pellets without breakage or fines formation](. Continuous operation and high heat efficiency has resulted in a very economical operation. [Learn more]( [] [Measure AR/VR Display Quality as Seen Through the Headset]( [Measure AR/VR Display Quality as Seen Through the Headset]( Radiant Vision Systems The [AR/VR lens]( from [Radiant Vision Systems]( allows a connected imaging system to measure displays within headsets and goggles as they are seen by a user. With its aperture at front, the lens simulates the position of the human pupil, while wide-FOV optics capture the entire display at once. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [MLV Series Low Pressure Sensors]( All Sensors Corp. The MLV Series offers ultra low to high pressure ranges (1 in. to 150 psi) with compensated millivolt output, excellent position sensitivity, and low supply voltage. [More info](... [] [MLV Series Low Pressure Sensors]( [Learn more]( [Low Cost Optimization: Electrical Sensors]( Ohio Semitronics, Inc. OSI manufactures electrical sensors tailored to fit your measurement needs. Optimization for scaling, instrument power, extended frequency, or temperature ranges. Ruggedized for shock and vibration protection, plus much more. [More info](... [] [Low Cost Optimization: Electrical Sensors]( [View now]( [] [IPC-700 - Fanless Computer]( [View now]( [IPC-700 Fanless Computer]( Industrial PC, Inc. A compact Intel® Core™ i5-7200U embedded computer. The IPC-700 is part of Industrial PC's new 'Blue Line' high-end fanless computers that will serve a variety of applications. [More info](... [] [Design equipment today, receive it tomorrow]( [Learn more]( [Design Equipment Today, Receive It Tomorrow]( Vention The 3D MachineBuilder™ is designed for speed and collaboration. Design online using a library of modular parts. See price in real-time and order in just a few clicks. [More info](... TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Meet Anymal: Autonomous Four-legged Robot and TV Star]( [Meet Anymal: Autonomous Four-legged Robot and TV Star]( With the dimensions of a medium-sized dog, Anymal is a four-legged robot that independently navigates by [continuously mapping its environment]( with stereo cameras and lidar to understand its location and obstacles to plot an optimal path forward. More from [Engineering in Motion](... [View now]( [Flying Car Taxis to Begin Urban Testing in Singapore in 2019]( [Flying Car Taxis to Begin Urban Testing in Singapore in 2019]( Supported by Singapore's Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Economic Development Board, the tests will seek to [validate and verify the ability]( of the 2X all-electric VTOL vehicles to operate in an urban environment. The tests will culminate in public demonstration flights. More from [Aerospace Technology](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Environics, Inc.]( [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Environics, Inc.]( Environics® [custom-built gas mixers/blenders]( automatically blend gases to generate calibration standards, create gaseous atmospheres, or produce mixes for analytical research or production purposes. [View now]( [Infrasound Inquiry]( Pigeons hold the record for the best low-range hearing abilities and can sense far lower tones than humans. A 1991 New York Times article stated the birds can hear tones about 13 octaves lower than middle C on the piano. What is the frequency, in Hz, of this tone? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Benefits of Heat Tempering vs Heat Strengthening of Glass]( "There are two types of heat-treated glass, Heat-Strengthened and Fully Heat Tempered. Both of these processes have specification requirements, tolerances, and testing procedures which are defined by ASTM International document C-1048-04." [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Abrisa Technologies](. [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 45A | Vol 18 [Electronics360]( | [Datasheets360]( | [CR4]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( © 2018 IEEE GlobalSpec. All rights reserved, 201 Fuller Road, Suite 202 Albany, NY, 12203 - 800.261.2052. All other products, company names, or other marks appearing in this e-newsletter are the trademarks and property of their respective owners. Please do not reply to this e-mail, as we are unable to respond from this address. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to: [newslettercomments@engineering360.com](mailto:newslettercomments@engineering360.com?subject=Re:%20Specs%20&%20Techs) You are receiving this email because you signed up for: Specs & Techs [Unsubscribe from this newsletter]( [Manage your subscriptions]( If a friend forwarded this e-newsletter and you'd like to receive it in the future, [subscribe directly](.