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44 Successful Machine Vision KAIZEN Solutions in Six
Industries
Three new KAIZEN machine vision guides from KEYENCE contain 44
successful machine vision applications across 6 industries: automotive,
plastics, rubber, electronics, semiconductor and food. The guides
include illustrations and details that demonstrate how KEYENCE CV-3000
Vision System technology solves a broad range of applications that
cannot be solved by conventional systems. Assembly inspection, robotic
control, dimensional, positional, defect and color verification, label
checking and mold residue inspection are only a few of the applications
presented. Download guides.
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Mercury Vapor Lamp Ballasts—Are They Still
Available?
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Legislation passed by Congress banned the sale of mercury vapor
ballasts as of 2008. A paper from the National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) Lighting Systems Division touches on the future
availability of these ballasts. Click on the headline to learn more.
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How Big Is the Transformer Industry?
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Did you know there are 280 establishments in the U.S. that produce
power, distribution, and specialty transformers? These businesses employ
19,608. The NAICS code for this industry is 335311. Click on the
headline to go to the starting point for this and other U.S. Census
Bureau business data.
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***Illuminated Pushbutton Switches with Custom
Snap-On Caps***
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NEWTON, MA: Designated the ELUM™ Series, these right-angle
illuminated pushbutton switches are available with or without LEDs and
feature custom snap-on caps. The pushbutton switches are designed to
eliminate the need for a separate LED and light pipe on a printed
circuit board. The compact design of the ELUM switches also saves space
on the PC board, enabling product miniaturization and greater on-board
functionality. The ELUM Series switches feature a low 6mm profile, are
available in through-hole and surface mount configurations, and copper
alloy, silver-plated with gold flash that provide reliable self-cleaning
contacts. Ratings range from 0.01mA to 250mA and from 20mV to 50VDC.
ELUM Series switches are RoHS-compliant and compatible with high-speed
reflow soldering processes. ---C&K Components
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***Keyboard Backlight Requires Less Power;
Fewer LEDs***
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BRECKSVILLE, OH: New, thinner, LED-based backlight for use with
desktop or notebook PC keyboards provides excellent brightness and
uniformity, along with the opportunity to utilize fewer LEDs, reducing
the cost of the backlight. The backlight design utilizes the company’s
patented MicroLens™ light extraction technology and optical
engineering expertise to extract more light from the backlight through
to the keyboard, increasing brightness while spreading the light more
uniformly. The backlight design employs side-firing LEDs that focus
their light into a high-performance light guide. ---Global Lighting
Technologies, Inc.
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***RJ-45 Connector Offers Fast and Tool-Free
Ethernet Connectivity***
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GERMANTOWN, WI: The new 8-pole 750-975 Ethernet Connector is a
pluggable RJ-45 connector that substantially decreases the time needed
for Ethernet wiring. Unlike traditional Ethernet connectors, the 750-975
features insulation displacement contact that provides tool-free,
in-the-field conductor wiring — simply insert a pre-stripped conductor
and lower the locking mechanism. The 750-975’s unique design makes it
ideal for applications that are in close proximity to machines, such as
those in suspended ceilings or distribution boxes because there is no
need for expensive crimp tools or time-consuming preparation for the
conductor ends. The 750-975’s contacts are vibration-proof, pull-out
resistant and gas-tight while offering the additional convenience of
being re-wireable. ---Wago Corp.
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Events
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2008 Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
FREE
REGISTRATION
The manufacturing show that comes to your office!
The Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference brings you and your
manufacturing teams the advantages of a traditional trade show without
any of the travel cost! Participate in a webcast, visit a trade show
booth and pick up valuable literature - all from the comfort of your
office.
Webcasts
Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts. To date, presenters
include Bimba Manufacturing presenting
"Prepare Your Air to Improve Pneumatic Performance",
Parker Hannifin Tube Fittings Division and
AutomationDirect.
Trade Show
Visit booths at the virtual trade show from Smalley
Steely Ring Company, Bimba Manufacturing, EFD, Sealevel Systems,
AutomationDirect, FactoryMation, Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings
Division, Strong-Hold Products, Columbus McKinnon, Tolomatic, Lapp USA
and more. Learn about new manufacturing and industrial
products, subscribe to newsletters and download white papers or
literature.
Stay for an hour or stay all day - you decide. Without
burdensome travel costs, you can invite your whole management team,
engineering group or manufacturing committee to view a Webcast or review
product features at company booths. To register for this free event,
visit www.newequipment.com/webexpo
Manufacturing Competitiveness Online Conference
With price pressure from China and other low-cost countries, plus fierce
competition in domestic markets, your company needs to become more
competitive to keep pace. Uncover better processes, better
intelligence, and better technology that can help your company boost its
competitiveness. This free online conference is 10 sessions over two
days, April 29-30. Attend as many sessions as you'd like. Hosted by
IndustryWeek.
Pick your sessions now!
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Featured Videos
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