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New Underwater Drone Prowling Coastal Waters Featured in this issue: [Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring](#g1) | [Need Electronic Hardware Fast?](#g2) | [Laser Engraving FAQs Answered by Epilog!](#g3) | [This Week's Mersen Minute: Panel Mount Surge Protective Devices](#g4) | [Complimentary White Paper: Model Based Development of Multi-disciplinary Systems](#g5) | [Validating the Transportation Solutions of Tomorrow](#g6) | [Eficient, Safe, Compact Fin PTC Air Heaters!](#p1) | [Precision Photon Detection Powering New Innovations](#s1) | [Single Plane Air Bearing XY System](#s2) | [Fire Blankets: Protecting Critical Components from Chemical Fires](#s3) | [Custom Molded Products for Life Sciences](#b1) | [Designing for Sheet Metal Fabrication White Paper](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 20 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 [] [Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring]( [Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring]( Digi-Key Electronics [STMicroelectronics]( STEVAL-BFA001V1B industrial [reference design kit]( is designed for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. The kit has an industrial sensor board, an adapter for the ST-LINK/V2 programmer, a 0.050 in. 10-pin cable, a four-pole connector plug, and a standard M12 industrial connector with a 2 m cable. [Available]( at Digi-Key, the STEVAL-BFA001V1B kit is designed around the newest industrial-grade MEMS sensors and IO-Link Device transceiver. This ready-to-use solution is suitable for monitoring motors, pumps, and fans. [View now]( [] [Need Electronic Hardware Fast?]( [Need Electronic Hardware Fast?]( RAF Electronic Hardware RAF is the nation's [leading supplier of electronic hardware]( in SAE and metric dimensions to a variety of industries, offering standoffs, spacers, specialty screws, fasteners, handles, and more. Most catalog items are off-the-shelf and available for same-day shipment. You can choose the style, size, material, and finish just right for your application. RAF also offers a quick-turn program for most products when tight deadlines are a concern. [Learn more]( [] [Laser Engraving FAQs Answered by Epilog!]( [Laser Engraving FAQs Answered by Epilog!]( Epilog Laser Corp. Our fans asked, and we answered! Ever wonder what the most popular questions regarding laser engraving are? From material questions to engraving tips and beyond, we’ve compiled [10 of the most frequently asked questions]( — from both newbies and seasoned operators — when it comes to laser engraving cutting. Check it out [here]( [View now]( [] [This Week's Mersen Minute: Panel Mount Surge Protective Devices]( [This Week's Mersen Minute: Panel Mount Surge Protective Devices]( Mersen This week's [Mersen Minute]( delves into Panel Mount Surge Protective Devices. Kian Sanjari, Mersen's Marketing and Training Manager, explains how these SPDs cover a large range of applications for superior overcurrent protection. For more information, visit us at [ep.mersen.com](. [Learn more]( [] [Complimentary White paper: Model-Based Development of Multi-Disciplinary Systems]( [Complimentary White Paper: Model Based Development of Multi-disciplinary Systems]( Altair Engineering Inc [Learn how]( Model Based Development (MBD) can be used to optimize overall systems, design control algorithms, and much more in this complimentary white paper. [View now]( [] [Validating the Transportations Solutions of Tomorrow]( [Validating the Transportation Solutions of Tomorrow]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. The next 10 years will see a remarkable change in the automotive industry. Automotive scientists will need solutions that help take accurate measurements, perform simulations, and prototype new ideas. [Read more in this white paper](. [Learn more]( [] [Eficient, Safe, Compact Fin PTC Air Heaters!]( [Eficient, Safe, Compact Fin PTC Air Heaters!]( Pelonis Technologies, Inc. Pelonis Technologies’ innovative [Fin PTC Air Heaters]( are significantly more efficient than coil or conventional heaters and create a very effective heat transfer in a small space. They have self-regulating characteristics with fast thermal response time and low inrush current and will not overheat. This results in better conductivity, greater operating efficiency, a stable electronic response, and longer life expectancy. Standard sizes and custom solutions are available for a variety of applications. [Search our online catalog]( [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [New Underwater Drone Prowling Coastal Waters]( [New Underwater Drone Prowling Coastal Waters]( A new underwater drone for a variety of [environmental survey and military applications in coastal waters]( is now available. The Bluefin-9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle is equipped with a variety of sensors to carry out survey, mapping, and detection missions autonomously. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Robotic Systems](. [View now]( [Find Your Location Within One Centimeter, Anywhere in the World]( [Find Your Location Within One Centimeter, Anywhere in the World]( Although [global navigation satellite systems]( can produce precise position coordinates for just about any above-ground location on Earth, the technology is subject to a number of errors that reduce its accuracy. Fortunately, engineers have come up with several ways to correct these errors. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Precision Photon Detection Powering New Innovations]( [Precision Photon Detection Powering New Innovations]( Hamamatsu Corporation USA Precise measurements require precise tools. Hamamatsu’s brand of silicon photomultipliers called Multi-Pixel Photon Counters (MPPCs) are the model of accuracy in the field, offering features like superior timing resolution and high detection efficiency to empower your innovations. [Learn more](. [View now]( [] [Single Plane Air Bearing XY System]( [Single Plane Air Bearing XY System]( IntelLiDrives, Inc. [IntelLiDrives' Cartesian Planar System]( offers the unique capability to operate two axes of motion in a single plane. The Planar XY System is designed for high accuracy, repeatability, and speed, simplifying design by eliminating problems associated with stackable XY tables. System is fitted with dual axes linear feedback. [More info](. [Learn more]( [] [Fire Blankets: Protecting Critical Components from Chemical Fires]( [Fire Blankets: Protecting Critical Components from Chemical Fires]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. Custom, removable insulation blankets lower ambient heat, protect sensitive components, and conserve energy. In catalyst applications, fire blankets can also retain heat for pollution control equipment. [Download this white paper to learn more](. [View now]( [] [Custom Molded Products for Life Sciences]( [Custom Molded Products for Life Sciences]( Trelleborg Sealing Solutions [Trelleborg]( engineers work alongside customers to develop cost-effective, material-specific solutions for a variety of healthcare and medical applications. Our designs can be made in a variety of generic and proprietary elastomers, including our own Isolast®, Turcon®, and Zurcon® materials. Explore ways we can work together on our dedicated [Custom Molded Design website](. [Learn more]( [] [Designing for Sheet Metal Fabrication White Paper]( [Designing for Sheet Metal Fabrication White Paper]( Proto Labs, Inc. Want an in-depth look at sheet metal part design? This white paper explores material considerations, manufacturing processes, design elements, and finishing options for sheet metal prototypes and low-volume production parts. [Download]( this complimentary guide to the multi-step sheet metal fabrication process. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Belleville Disc Springs]( Gardner Spring, Inc. Belleville conical disc springs are ideal for applications where a large load is required in a small space. They provide high load capabilities in limited space through variations in stacking. [More info](... [] [Belleville Disc Springs]( [Learn more]( [Hot Oil Heating Systems]( Thermal Fluid Systems, Inc. We're a full service provider of hot oil systems fired by gas, oil, waste fuels, or electrically heated. We offer new, refurbished, and rental heaters and can service all brands. [More info](... [] [Hot Oil Heating Systems]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Nanobots Designed to Propel Through the Eye]( [Nanobots Designed to Propel Through the Eye]( Advances have been reported in the development of nano-scale devices to swim through the bloodstream and deliver drugs or detoxify bodily fluids. Now nanobots have been [designed to penetrate dense tissue]( — specifically the vitreous body of the eye. More from [Medical Equipment Design](... [View now]( [Meet Poco: A Raspberry Pi Based Maker Kit for Retro Gaming Machines]( [Meet Poco: A Raspberry Pi Based Maker Kit for Retro Gaming Machines]( Poco has everything needed to [build a pocket-sized computer](. The kit includes a pre-soldered Raspberry Pi, TFT display with touch, daughterboard PCB, camera, speaker, rechargeable battery, silicone keypads, micro SD cards, stylus, body casing, screws, and Allen key. More from [Electronics360](... [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 [] [How to Select the Right Type of Pump Drive for Your Application]( “It can be quite difficult to find the right pump drives for your particular needs. There are many different types of power take-off units (PTOs), and it may seem overwhelming to try to choose the right one that fits your needs.” [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [jbj Techniques Limited](. [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 47A | Vol 18 [Electronics360]( | [Datasheets360]( | [CR4]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( © 2018 IEEE GlobalSpec. 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