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5 perks of smart automotive manufacturing [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 7 December 2023 [Share with a friend]( [SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] [Allegro MicroSystems Inc.]( TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Unmanaged industrial network switches]( [Unmanaged industrial network switches]( DigiKey Tripp Lite by Eaton’s industrial network [switches]( are built to endure harsh conditions on the factory floor. These unmanaged switches feature ruggedized construction, a wide operating temperature range and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All [switches]( have a terminal block and include a bracket for DIN rail mounting. Switches are available with up to 16 Ethernet ports with options for small form factor pluggable (SFP) ports and Power over Ethernet (PoE). [View now]( [] [Smarter, faster, easier: Laser sensors with integrated Industrial Ethernet interface]( [Smarter, faster, easier: Laser sensors with integrated Industrial Ethernet interface]( Micro-Epsilon Group The [optoNCDT 1900 laser triangulation sensor]( provides a powerful solution for highly accurate displacement, distance and position measurements. The integrated Industrial Ethernet interfaces offer particular advantages for fast processes and for networking multiple devices and machines. A unique combination of speed up to 10 kHz, compact size and performance make the sensor best in class and make it ideally suitable for inline applications. [Configure]( your laser sensor and view the [data sheet](. [Learn more]( [] [New compact, lightweight pump offers high performance and silent operation]( [New compact, lightweight pump offers high performance and silent operation]( KNF Neuberger, Inc. New KNF [NMP 820 diaphragm gas pump]( offers efficient flow-to-size performance with exceptionally low noise and vibration. Single- and double-headed versions are available, producing flow up to 3.5 l/min, pressure to 17.4 psig (1.2 barg) and vacuum down to 100 mbar abs (27.0 in. Hg). Ideal for medical point-of-care and medical portable devices, negative pressure wound therapy, non-stationary emission measurement, inkjet printing and scent diffusion. This product joins the full line of [KNF micro pumps](. [View now]( [] [Work smarter not harder with ESPEC's Web Controller]( [Work smarter not harder with ESPEC's Web Controller]( ESPEC North America Inc | Qualmark Products and Services Start the new year working smarter, not harder, with your test chambers! Upgrading your existing ESPEC North America chamber(s) (or any manufacturer's chamber) to the [Web Controller]( is the smartest way to get secure, modern network access for your chamber operation and data. The Web Controller is an embedded server/software [solution]( that allows monitoring, controlling and programming your chamber via any PC on your network. [Details]( and a live [demo]( are available. [Learn more]( [] [Custom heat sinks, heat pipes and vapor chambers!]( [Custom heat sinks, heat pipes and vapor chambers!]( Pelonis Technologies, Inc. [Heat sinks, heat pipes and vapor chambers]( from Pelonis Technologies remove heat from a concentrated source to a larger surface area and are ideal for applications where effective thermal control is needed and for improving heat transfer and heat dissipation. They can be customized in various diameters, lengths and power handling capacities. • High thermal efficiency • Multi-direction heat transfer • Custom configurations [Request a quote](; [see catalog](. [View now]( [] [Reduce failures. Save money!]( [Reduce failures. Save money!]( S. Himmelstein & Company S. Himmelstein and Company designs and manufactures many types of torque sensors for your specific application. Torque sensors help with preventative maintenance, early indication of equipment failure and provide signals from the sensor to send an alarm so you can avoid catastrophic failure. Torque ranges are from 0.07 Nm to 2.5 MNm. Overload ratings to 1,000%. Find your solution [here](. [Ask the experts]( at S. Himmelstein & Company — focused on torque solutions since 1960. [Learn more]( [] [Must see electric-powered portable compressors from KAESER]( [Must see electric-powered portable compressors from KAESER]( Kaeser Compressors, Inc. Environmentally-friendly, powerful and efficient, these units are [specifically designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use]( — from 14° F up to 104° F — and movement from site to site. Your benefits? No downtime for refueling. Zero emissions and low noise. Compact, easy portability. Simple operation. Low maintenance. Wide range of applications. [Tell me more](! [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [5 perks of smart automotive manufacturing.]( [5 perks of smart automotive manufacturing]( [Smart manufacturing]( not only streamlines operations but also provides vital flexibility and responsiveness. It is a critical factor in maintaining competitiveness and meeting the growing complexity of consumer demands, particularly in the realm of motorized vehicle production. Explore more content from our newsletter [Automotive Technology](… [View now]( [An excavator that can autonomously build walls.]( [An excavator that can autonomously build walls]( The excavator, dubbed HEAP, relies on [sensors to draw a 3D map]( of a construction site as well as localize the construction materials. A combination of machine vision and custom tools enable the excavator to scan and grasp large stones. [More videos](… [Learn more]( [] [Cly-Del's expanded array of services and capabilities]( [Cly-Del's expanded array of services and capabilities]( Cly-Del Manufacturing Company [Cly-Del](, a leading partner for the development and production of precision drawn and stamped metal components acquires [Semco Tool & Manufacturing Company](, distinguished manufacturer of custom eyelets and deep-drawn metal components. This synergy translates to enhanced manufacturing solutions, allowing existing customers to explore more comprehensive avenues for their production needs. [View now]( [] [Custom tubing beyond the ordinary]( [Custom tubing beyond the ordinary]( New England Tubing Technologies [New England Tubing Technologies]( provides an array of custom products including [medical braid](, spiral and braid reinforced tubing, lubricious linings, [multi-lumen]( and [multi-durometer tubing](, and hybrid tubing. We excel in thin-wall, tight tolerance tubing, bonding layers of thermoplastic to fluoropolymer, and braiding all types of round and flat wire. [Learn more]( [] [Requirements traceability benchmark.]( [Requirements traceability benchmark]( Jama Software, Inc. Requirements traceability, a core systems engineering framework, has been deployed by thousands of companies and is required by most industry standards for complex product development. In this [Requirements Traceability Benchmark](, we examine how traceability is measured and the business practices that separate top-quartile performers from the rest. [View now]( [] [Committed to quality]( [Committed to quality]( Conax Technologies Conax Technologies maintains the highest quality standards in the [aerospace]( industry. AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, Nadcap certified, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited with AMS 2750 compliant calibration lab. [Learn more]( [] [Modern Linear introduces VW-0 double row ball bearing roller]( [Modern Linear introduces VW-0 double row ball bearing roller]( Modern Linear Incorporated Modern Linear is pleased to announce the addition of the Size 0 to our [guide roller offering](. This is the smallest (1/2 inch diameter) double row [ball bearing roller]( on the market and is fully interchangeable with other industry lines. Options will include studded rollers and linear guide carriages. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Thermally conductive, electrically insulating silicone]( Master Bond, Inc. Master Bond MasterSil 323AO-LO is a flowable, two-part silicone that meets NASA low outgassing specifications for high performance bonding, sealing and gap filling applications. [More info](… [] [Thermally conductive, electrically insulating silicone]( [Learn more]( [Small color displays for handheld instruments]( All Shore Industries Small color displays with high brightness and contrast with IPS all-view, ideal for portable instruments used indoors or outdoors. [More info](… [] [Small color displays for handheld instruments]( [View now]( [] [Why Computer-on-Modules for robotics]( [View now]( [Why Computer-on-Modules for robotics]( congatec In this short introductory video, our robotics expert Claire summarizes the main advantages of Computer-on-Modules for robot designs and how they transform next generation robotics. [More info](… [] [Abrasive files information.]( [Learn more]( [Abrasive files information]( GlobalSpec Abrasive files are small sticks or stones made of bonded abrasives or superabrasive coatings for deburring, finishing, lapping and polishing in hard to reach places and recesses. [More info](… TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [The role of big data in process optimization.]( [The role of big data in process optimization]( By utilizing algorithms and machine learning techniques, [big data analytics]( can predict equipment failures, optimize supply chain management and improve product quality and process efficiency. Explore more content from our newsletter [Software Engineering & Programming](… [View now]( [Making sense of Hall effect and inductive sensors.]( [Making sense of Hall effect and inductive sensors]( [Hall effect devices]( can be used to measure DC as well as AC, while inductive sensors can be used to measure AC. Explore more content from our newsletter [Sensing Technologies](… [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH [] [This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries]( [This month's challenge sponsored by NewAge Industries]( On demand webinar alert: [register]( and gain tools to reduce contamination risks, save money and extend the lifespan of your equipment. [View now]( [Snail race, part 2]( You now own 25 racing snails but need to identify the 3 fastest ones. Your snail race track has 5 equal racing lanes. But the timer doesn't have enough digits to show the elapsed time of the snails. What is the minimum number of races required to identify the 3 fastest snails? How do you organize them? (Bonus: Good answers awarded to snail puns and creative snail names.) [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE [] [When to use closed-loop control instead of open-loop control]( "Control operations can be either closed loop or open loop. The key difference is feedback. An open-loop control system (also known as a non-feedback system) acts completely on the basis of input; the output has no effect on the control action." [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Dataforth Corporation](. [Learn more]( Issue 49 | Vol 23 [Electronics360]( [Datasheets360]( [CR4]( © 2023 GlobalSpec LLC. 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