January 1997
technology focus materials and assembly: part 1
Sand Casting with Rapid Prototyping
Sheet-metal Screws for Chipless Installation
Plastic used for Intake Manifold
Die-cast Magnesium Digital Camera
Tough, Flexible Thermoplastic
PEEK Polymer Protects Aircraft-engine Cables
Base-plate Concrete Fights Corrosion

materials and assembly: part 2
Aramid-fiber-reinforced Nylon
Synthetic Graphite used in Deicing Unit
Aluminum for High Feeds and Speeds
Composite Diamond Coating
Ion-beam System Treats Surfaces
Thin-wall Family of Thermoplastics
news and notes the industry scoop
Radiation Detection in the Hand
Plastic Battery for Tight Fit
Tower Power to Fight Pollution
New Aluminum Engines
Turbine Tests Begin
Tiny Sensors Detect Gases
Highly Maneuverable Wheelchair
Sulfur-bearing Fuel Cells
Briefly Noted
software exchange digital tools and references
Managing Data from Flowmeters
Gas-properties Calculator
Graphic CFD
Checking Metal Compatibility
New I-DEAS for Sweeps
Analyzing Bearings
Desktop Manufacturing
new products items 1 to 20
Pressure Transducers
Drive Stages
Silicone-foam Insulation
Fiberglass Sleeving
Analog Gauge Calibrator
Digital Voltage/Current/Power Meter
Flexible UV Curable Adhesive
Clamping System
Air-admittance Valve
Pressure Transducer
Rotary-blower Package
Blue LEDs
Power-supply Cables
Subminiature Relay
Replacement Thermocouples
Arc Welder
Flilter/Blower Systems
Temperature-monitoring Wafers
Linear Actuator
Bag Compactor

items 21-40
Miniature Impact Accelerometer
Centifugal Air Compressor
Laser-marking Coder
Signal Conditioner
Product-counting Vision System
Refractometer
Recording Transmitter
X-Y Tables
Resistance Temperature Detector
Linear-measuring System
Dual-acting Rate Controls
Multifunction Meter
Power Amplifier
Connector System
Level Monitor
Gantry
Thermoelectric Cooler
Benchtop and Portable Spectrophotometers
Custom Shaft Collars
Compact Alarm Scanner

items 41 to 58
Sealed Transformers
Fasteners
Communications Package
Inspection Ball Kits
Surge Protector
Controller
Power Converters
Heavy Duty Clamps
Inclinometer
Thermodynamic Disc Traps
Oil-free Compressors
Submersible Pressure Transducer
Multiaxis Chassis
Dc Adapters
Linear Servo Amplifier
Thermistor
Submersible Drainage Pumps
Analog/Digital I/O Card

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