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World's Largest Aircraft Flies Again Featured in this issue: [Amphenol High Speed I/O Connectors at Digi-Key](#g1) | [Improve Operating Efficiencies and Lower Installation Costs](#g2) | [Reduce HPU Energy Use Up To 91%](#g3) | [Submit Your Papers to Science Robotics](#g4) | [Protecting Electronic Equipment from EMI](#g5) | [A Guide for Selecting Non-contact Measurement Technologies](#g6) | [Seal-less Magnetic Coupled Centrifugal Pumps Type NMR](#s1) | [i-LOCK® Electronic Cam Locks](#s2) | [Micro-sized High Voltage Power](#s3) | [Custom Engineered Blower and Vacuum Solutions](#b1) | [Understanding Limitations of Rubber in Product Development](#b2) [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 23 May 2017 [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] [Texas Instruments]( TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Amphenol High Speed I/O Connectors at Digi-Key]( [Amphenol High Speed I/O Connectors at Digi-Key]( Digi-Key Electronics [Amphenol]( [High Speed Interconnects]( is a global provider of interconnect solutions to the designers and manufacturers of worldwide networking systems. With options to support Fiber Channel, Infiniband, Ethernet, and Gigabit Technology with data ranges from 1 Gbps to 240 Gbps, Amphenol offers a full range of high speed plug-and-play I/O [connector solutions](. These [connectors]( are ideal for applications in industry standard or custom designs. [View now]( [] [Improve Operating Efficiencies and Lower Installation Costs]( [Improve Operating Efficiencies and Lower Installation Costs]( Chromalox Chromalox [DirectConnect]( medium voltage electric systems slash installation and lifecycle costs while providing pollution-free operation for process heating. Chromalox sees process industries moving to medium voltage heating for applications greater than 879 kW (3 MMBtu/hr). Aside from lower costs and clean operation, medium voltage electric heating offers advantages such as: • lowered safety concerns (no open flames) • stable electricity prices • minimal maintenance • accurate temperature control [Learn more]( [] [Reduce HPU Energy Use Up To 91%. ]( [Reduce HPU Energy Use Up To 91%]( Parker Hannifin Corporation Looking to lower energy costs without sacrificing plant reliability? Parker’s next-gen hydraulic systems, featuring Drive Controlled Pumps, significantly reduce HPU energy use by regulating drive speeds and providing only the amount of hydraulic energy required for a machine’s current cycle. Calculate your [potential energy savings]( now! [View now]( [] [Submit Your Papers to Science Robotics]( [Submit Your Papers to Science Robotics]( Science Robotics [Science Robotics]( welcomes research in all domains of robotics including land, sea, space, medical, and industrial applications, as well as artificial intelligence and human/robotic interactions. Research articles may address robotic issues at any scale, from complete systems to novel components, materials, or software. [Learn more]( [] [Protecting Electronic Equipment from EMI]( [Protecting Electronic Equipment from EMI]( Schaffner EMC Inc. As electronic devices become more commonly used, there is an accompanying risk that some of this [equipment will create electromagnetic interference (EMI)]( which can be thought of as noise or “electronic smog.” [EMI can interfere with system functionality]( causing an undesirable response, malfunction, or degradation in the performance of electrical circuits. Sources of EMI include (but are not limited to) AC motors, switched-mode power supplies, microprocessors, mobile phones, computers, fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, and photovoltaic systems. [View now]( [] [A Guide for Selecting Non-contact Measurement Technologies]( [A Guide for Selecting Non-contact Measurement Technologies]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. The demand for precise non-contact displacement sensors is rapidly growing. But non-contact displacement sensors come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and measurement principles. Which sensor is best suited for your application? [This Micro-Epsilon presentation]( offers a guide for selecting the most appropriate measurement technology. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [World's Largest Aircraft Flies Again]( [World's Largest Aircraft Flies Again]( The Airlander 10 has resumed flight testing, [staying aloft for a total of 180 minutes](. The event marked resumption of the flight test program of the world’s largest aircraft following a heavy landing in August 2016. For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Aerospace Technology](. [View now]( [A Few Self-driving Cars Could Help Beat Stop-and-Go Traffic]( [A Few Self-driving Cars Could Help Beat Stop-and-Go Traffic]( [Watch]( A few self-driving cars on the road can help beat stop-and-go traffic. Does your city rank as one of America’s most energy efficient? We’ll show you the top 10. Truckers can now plug in for the night at a North Carolina rest area. [More video news briefs](... [Learn more]( [] [Seal-less Magnetic Coupled Centrifugal Pumps Type NMR]( [Seal-less Magnetic Coupled Centrifugal Pumps Type NMR]( Dickow Pump Company, Inc. Dickow's NMR pump is [a seal-less magnetic drive design](. The containment shell replaces mechanical seals with external fluid reservoirs and necessary control equipment. • [NMR pumps]( offer exceptional benefits to chemical, petrochemical, and allied industries. • The hermetically-sealed, leak-free design protects the environment. • Manufacturing [metallic pumps]( for over 100 years. • [Magnetic driven NMR pumps]( are designed to improve plant and personal safety, especially when handling toxic, explosive, or other dangerous liquids. [View now]( [] [i-LOCK® Electronic Cam Locks ]( [i-LOCK® Electronic Cam Locks]( Illinois Lock Company Illinois Lock Company's [new E901 i-LOCK® electronic cam lock]( has a four-button touchpad and is designed for simple installation, ease-of-use, and fits most applications. Its stylish and compact design provides a great alternative to traditional key locks. The i-LOCK accepts [up to eight-digit user-defined codes]( and offers 87,380 unique combinations. [Learn more]( [] [Micro-sized High Voltage Power]( [Micro-sized High Voltage Power]( Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Advanced Energy's [micro-sized products]( fulfill mission-critical requirements with high voltage bias, proportional, and rail power supplies, 0 to 50 through 6000 VDC, up to 30 W, 1.3 cm³ to 55 cm³. Ideal for use in size-critical applications, these sophisticated, miniature power supplies offer low ripple and a full complement of options. [Find a miniature high voltage solution to suit your specific application](. [Read our engineer-to-engineer blog](. [View now]( [] [Custom Engineered Blower & Vacuum Solutions]( [Custom Engineered Blower and Vacuum Solutions]( Tuthill Corporation / Vacuum & Blower Systems Tuthill engineers design custom solutions for your vacuum and blower needs. Vacuum solutions to 12,000 CFM are available with a combination of vacuum boosters/air ejectors and roughing pumps; custom blower packages with flow ranges to 9000 CFM. [Custom engineered systems]( are designed and manufactured at Tuthill’s Springfield, MO, USA facility. [Learn more]( [] [Understanding Limitations of Rubber in Product Development]( [Understanding Limitations of Rubber in Product Development]( The Hygenic Corporation Product designers will often focus on the advantages of natural rubber and forget to take into account the limitations of this natural material. It's important to understand the advantages and limitations of natural rubber early in the design process before costly errors are made. [Read more]( about these limitations. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Miniature Guides Offer Compact Design]( NB Corporation of America The NB SEB/SER Miniature Guide is engineered to be compact and lightweight to ensure compact design, precise action, high load stability, easy installation, and maintenance. [More info](... [] [Miniature Guides Offer Compact Design]( [Learn more]( [Key Adapter Allows Safe Entry into Hazardous Areas]( Euchner-U.S.A., Inc. The Key Adapter CKS allows authorized personnel to start a hazardous area only with a valid key inserted into the key adapter. Before authorized personnel can enter an installation… [More info](... [] [Key Adapter Allows Safe Entry into Hazardous Areas]( [View now]( [] [The GATOR Pump Portable Cart Pump]( [View now]( [The GATOR Pump Portable Cart Pump]( Gator Pump, Inc. The GATOR Cart Pump. Easy one person operation; 2 in. discharge, 200 gpm; gasoline or electric; screened intake; and no suction, priming, or check valves. Get a quote: 1-800-735-9811. [More info](... [] [Fiber Optic Cables Information]( [Learn more]( [Fiber Optic Cables Information]( IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. Fiber optic cables are composed of one or more transparent fibers enclosed in protective coverings and strength members. Fiber optic cables allow signals, such as light, to travel through without interference. [More info](... CAREERS & COMMENTARY [] [Avionics Engineers Needed in Brevard County Florida]( [Avionics Engineers Needed in Brevard County, FL]( Harris Corporation [Turn your ideas into solutions](. Harris avionics infrastructure and electronics are more critical than ever to providing more efficient, affordable, and higher-performance capabilities on today's advanced military aircraft. [Learn more]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [Respiratory Inhaler Designed for Developing World]( [Respiratory Inhaler Designed for Developing World]( The patented capsule-based dry powder inhaler is low-cost and simply engineered, making it ideal for developing markets where [demand for respiratory treatments is growing rapidly](. By enhancing ease-of-use, the design also removes the risk of errors. More from [Medical Equipment Design](... [View now]( [A Tokyo That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand]( [A Tokyo That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand]( Only a portion of the pieces have been produced thus far, with the others still in development. Eventually, the full 100-piece set [will fit together]( to form a complete miniature replica of the entire cityscape. More from [Creative Engineering](... [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by Adhesives.org]( Choosing between adhesive bonding and other fastening methods like welding, brazing, soldering, and mechanical fastening is challenging. Weigh the options for your specific application [here](. [View now]( [Frustrating Fastballs]( Once in a while you may hear a baseball player describe a pitcher’s pitch as a "rising fastball." This seems to violate the laws of physics because a baseball is subject to gravity and should immediately have a downward acceleration, in addition to its forward acceleration, when released by a pitcher. Thus a pitch that rises should be impossible. What’s going on? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [Techniques for Measuring Oil in Water]( “Oil in water analysis is a global issue that crosses many industries, analytical methods, and regulatory agencies. Due to the negative effects of oil on the environment, there are strict limits on the amounts of oil allowed in water. 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