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Why have hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs returned to the U.S. from overseas? [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 11 June 2019 [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 [] [Worldwide smallest draw-wire sensor]( [Worldwide smallest draw-wire sensor]( Micro-Epsilon Group With a weight of only 8 g and a size of just 19 x 19 mm, the [wireSENSOR MT19 sensor]( is used for displacement and distance measurements with a measuring range of 40 mm. Enabling wire accelerations of up to 60 g, the sensor is particularly used in applications where high dynamics are required (crash tests, simulators, or test benches). The miniature design enables installation into very small spaces. Through-bores in the housing support easy mounting. [View now]( [] [Compressed Air System Installation Guide e-book]( [Compressed Air System Installation Guide e-book]( Kaeser Compressors, Inc. Kaeser’s Compressed Air System Installation Guide: Layout Considerations for a Reliable, Energy Efficient, and Safe Compressed Air System provides essential tips for planning and installing a compressed air system. Written by compressed air and engineering experts, this [e-book]( includes installation diagrams, information on piping, ventilation, air treatment, and energy management strategies. [Download your complimentary copy](. [Learn more]( [] [New Color Keyed SMT Test Points]( [New color keyed SMT test points]( Keystone Electronics Corp. [Keystone Electronics]( offers new color keyed, [Surface Mountable Test Points]( for replacing wire-wrap posts and turret terminals for identification, testing, and circuit service troubleshooting. Manufactured in phosphor bronze with a silver plate for superior soldering and low electrical resistance for a variety of applications. Colored identification base is manufactured in high temperature nylon suitable for most SMT reflow solder operations with an operating temperature up to 150° C. Colors available include: red, black, white, orange, yellow, brown, green, blue, gray, and violet. [View now]( [] [Flexible Screw Conveyors for Harsh & Demanding Applications]( [Flexible screw conveyors for harsh and demanding applications]( National Bulk Equipment, Inc. [Flexible screw conveyors and hoppers]( specifically built for harsh applications. Flexible screw materials of construction enable sustained conveying, at designed capacities, of the most rugged materials and rigorous bulk densities. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Why have hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs returned to the U.S. from overseas?]( [Why have hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs returned to the U.S. from overseas?]( After decades of shedding employment, the [U.S. manufacturing sector is finally adding jobs again](. The sector is benefitting from a combination of two factors: domestic companies moving production from offshore back to the U.S. and foreign companies investing in manufacturing operations in the U.S. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Material Handling & Supply Chain Technology](. [View now]( [Soft robot will help teach math to 4th graders]( [Soft robot will help teach math to 4th graders]( The new robot, named Blossom, is easy to build and inexpensive. Soft materials provide a welcoming exterior, and are used in the robot mechanisms to provide an [imperfect and organic sense of presence](. Soft linkages provide head and arm articulation. [More videos](... [Learn more]( [] [Battery powered clinching machine]( [Battery powered clinching machine]( Norlok Technology, Inc. [EZ CLINCH]( battery powered clinching machine can be carried anywhere in the shop and on the job site. Fasten up to two layers of .050 in. AL or 16 ga mild steel. Various throat sizes available. [View now]( [] [How environmental factors impact extraction force in nylon fasteners and rivets]( [How environmental factors impact extraction force in nylon fasteners and rivets]( Essentra Components This [white paper]( explains how to select the best nylon fasteners and rivets for extreme environments. It also contains a review of application requirements and environmental factors at both the point of installation and end use, minimizing the possibility of unforeseen post-production issues. [Learn more]( [] [Stanley Black & Decker leverages Markforged's Metal X additive manufacturing technology]( [Stanley Black & Decker leverages Markforged's Metal X additive manufacturing technology]( Markforged, Inc. Engineers at Stanley Infrastructure tested the performance, durability, and life cycle of two production parts, approving them for use at a fraction of the cost. [Download this case study](. [View now]( [] [Drying Solvent wet Materials without Vacuum]( [Drying solvent wet materials without vacuum]( Wyssmont Company, Inc. [The TURBO DRYER® thermal processor]( has long been supplying Solvent Recovery Systems to remove and recover solvents without the need for vacuum. Products including xanthan gum, pectin, agricultural chemicals, food additives and flavorings, antibiotics, antioxidants, and many more. [Learn more]( [] [Slow Down to Speed Up with ACE]( [Slow down to speed up with ACE]( ACE Controls Inc. Slowing down quickly moving machinery with the right shock absorber will prevent equipment damage, reduce downtime and repairs, and allow you to increase production and process performance. [ACE]( offers a quick and easy [online calculation tool]( to help you find the perfect, cost-effective solution for your application. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Making tough jobs easier since 1869]( Lowell Corporation Offering a wide array of standard and custom designed tools for industrial, utility, and military applications, Lowell's 100% made in the U.S.A. tools provide for years of trouble-free service. [More info](... [] [Making Tough Jobs Easier Since 1869]( [Learn more]( [XYZ gantry that rotates]( IntelLiDrives, Inc. Large area travel 1m x 1m XY Precision Gantry with rotational capability of 20 degrees. Can be supplied with ball screw or linear motor actuators. [More info]( [] [XYZ Gantry that Rotates]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Scientists use facial recognition tech to monitor ICU patients for risky behaviors]( [Scientists use facial recognition tech to monitor ICU patients for risky behaviors]( A team of scientists from Japan has developed an automated system that relies on facial recognition technology for predicting when patients in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) are [prone to potentially dangerous behaviors]( such as inadvertently removing their breathing tubes. More from [Medical Equipment Design](... [View now]( [Recycled plastic bottles turned into lightweight vehicle components]( [Recycled plastic bottles turned into lightweight vehicle components]( Ford is using recycled [plastic bottles to create the underbody shields]( of all cars and SUVs and the wheel liners of the company’s F-Series trucks. On average, the automaker uses 300 plastic bottles for every vehicle — roughly the equivalent of 1.2 billion plastic bottles a year. More from [Environmental Technology](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [Particle puzzle]( Sixteen sodium particles walk through a door. You greet each one by its nickname. Who is entrant 17? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Engraving vs. etching: Which do I need?]( “Engraving and etching are two excellent processes for metal nameplate production. They feature high customization and level of detail. While they share some similarities, they also differ in areas as well. This guide will walk you through both processes to give you a better idea of which best fits your application.” [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Metal Marker Manufacturing, Inc](. [Learn more]( Issue 29A | Vol 19 [Electronics360]( [Datasheets360]( [CR4]( © 2019 IEEE GlobalSpec. 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