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July 16, 2009
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Want to buy a car from a bankrupt
automaker?
Does anybody want to buy a car from a bankrupt automaker? That was
something I pondered as I passed a GM dealership recently. The answer to
that question may determine the future of the auto industry in the U.S.
Read more
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Buy Cable and Rugged Retractile Cords
Online
 Purchase
off-the-shelf, factory-direct, high-grade bulk cable and Retractiles
from NorthwireDirect. Over 100 products are available. Bulk cable
ordered by noon is shipped the same day. Retractile cords are shipped
after receipt of the order in 3-5 days. Major credit and debit cards and
PayPal are accepted. No minimum order. For custom cable orders, visit
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Options for unemployed engineers
Engineering career expert Joel Orr has some advice for the
unemployed: Your “forced retirement” or separation pay won’t let
you live in the style to which you’ve become accustomed, and you need
more income. A gig as a Wal-Mart greeter or Starbucks barista won’t
quite do it. Here are some options:
If finding another job in your profession is your goal, focus on that.
Get your LinkedIn profile up to date. Network locally. Many synagogues
and churches have groups to encourage and help job seekers.
Read more of Joel's advice here.
And don't forget to check out his online advice column.
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Fast Inspection, Tight
Integration
 National Instruments'
Embedded Vision System is a rugged automated controller that combines
industrial camera compatibility with the open communication of a
distributed industrial system and the high-performance and flexibility
of a multicore PC for industrial applications.
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More efficient soda machines
Proposed new standards released by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)
would cut the average energy use of the most common new cold-beverage
vending machines by about 42%. The proposals reduce energy use of the
increasingly popular glass-front machines by 35 to 42% compared to basic
machines available today. Read more.
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Semiconductor manufacturing: Times are still
hard
Suppliers are bailing out and looking desperately for customers in
other industries. Semiconductor-equipment makers have gone through waves
of layoffs and see few "green shoots" of new business.
Sound like a description ripped from today's headlines? Guess again.
This is how it was for semiconductorequipment makers in the last big
downturn of 2001 and 2002. Things are even worse today.
"You are looking at a decline in spending of 50 to 60% compared to 2008.
That will bring semiconductormanufacturing equipment spending levels
down to what they were in the early 1990s," says Dan Tracy, senior
director of industry research and statistics at SEMI, the overarching
organization for the semiconductor industry. Read more.
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Physics for presidents
The Physics for Future Presidents lectures at UC Berkeley have
gotten a lot of interest since they were posted on Google Videos.
Professor Richard A. Muller covers some interesting topics in physics,
stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications
to current events, including, for example, a Toyota commercial that
includes a meteor hitting the earth. You can view the online lectures here.
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High speed video cameras
Bob Sharp from Southern Vision Systems Inc. demonstrates a pair of
digital cameras that capture high-speed video for industrial maintenance
and troubleshooting. Run time, 8:03. Baldor engineers used one of these
devices to debug a stamping machine. Check out the video they shot here.
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Server for industrial use
The 3rd Generation iServer MicroServer has a 32-bit microprocessor
based on ARM technology with 72-MHz speed. The iServer lets users put
anything on a network without writing any codes. The device features
10/100 Ethernet, dynamic Web server, full IP stack, Modbus protocol
support, e-mail notifications, SNMP traps, programmable I/Os, firmware
upgrade over Ethernet, authentication, and access restrictions for
security.
Three versions are available: An embedded MicroServer for OEM’s to
network enable their products; an industrial MicroServer that mounts on
a standard DIN rail; and a wall-mount MicroServer for most commercial
and IT applications.
More Information:
Newport Electronics
Inc.
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Tower lights use LEDs
The EZ-LIGHT TL50 Tower Lights display up to five colors in one
tower and allow multiple colors to be lit simultaneously. Models with
audible alerts are available for applications requiring sound
indication.
The lights require less than 2 W of power and have a water and oiltight
industrial housing for direct mounting to machines. Standoff pipe and
adapters are available for elevated mounting.
Tower Lights include long-lasting, >100,000-hr LEDs for low-power
consumption; provide 18 to 30-Vdc and 24-Vac supply voltage in one
device; offer bimodal npn or pnp, depending on hookup; are
compatible with PLC or other logic-level control outputs; and have
prewired 2-m attached cable or Euro-style quick-disconnect, depending on
model.
More Information:
Banner
Engineering Corp.
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Check Out the New EET Website
Are you looking for more information on energy efficiency? EETweb.com
features the latest efficiency updates, information on the basics of
energy efficiency and products available for energy efficient designs.
Click here to
visit the site and learn more!
Now Available On-Demand
The Energy Efficiency Web Conference & Expo
Engineers saw and heard great educational content at the Energy
Efficiency Web Conference and Expo. If you missed the live virtual
event, don’t despair! An archive of the full day’s agenda is now
available.
Design engineers are required to integrate energy efficiency into their
designs while maintaining lower costs, the highest reliability or both.
The editors of Machine Design understand these challenges
and have developed this conference to help engineers understand the
recently imposed energy mandates. The information presented at this
educational event will help engineers compare the different technologies
and product related to energy efficiency. Attendees will gain access to
the technical information needed to help them make the best decisions
without having to travel or take time away from current projects.
Visit the archive to:
- View informative webinars on energy efficiency
- Visit interactive booths where you can contact suppliers
- Peruse the Resource Center where you can download or link to
additional pertinent energy efficiency information
Register Now!
ARCHIVED WEBCASTS AVAILABLE FOR FREE VIEWING
Click
Here for a list of archived Machine Design webcasts.
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Minco Flexible Heaters Design Guide
Order a FREE Flexible Heaters Design Guide to learn how flexible heaters
can benefit your design. Also get tips on selecting the right heater for
prototyping. Get your copy today: www.minco.com/heaterguide
Electro-Sensors Inc.
Electro-Sensor's TT420 temperature transmitter, an integral part of the
Electro-Sentry™ Hazard Monitoring System, combines a temperature
sensor, signal conditioning, and 2-wire loop-powered 4-20mA transmitter
into one compact package.
www.electro-sensors.com
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