Damalini AB launches Easy-Laser E710 – Shaft Alignment System

Damalini AB launches the new Easy-Laser E710 – a Shaft Alignment System. This innovative and technologically advanced system has functions for all the stages of machine setup to check the flatness of the machine base, check any bearing play and soft foot, and aligning the machine.

With Easy-Laser E710, user can also align sheaves and pulleys with digital precision and check vibration levels. One new feature is the barcode reader, which enters the machine dimensions with literally one swipe. Large, clear colour screen, wireless measuring units (included as standard), long operating life and robust design give a measurement system that is both reliable and easy to use.

The Easy-Laser E710 gives machines all the conditions for optimal service life. Expensive unplanned stoppages can often be avoided. Aligned machines also reduce energy consumption and reduce the need for replacement parts. It is profitable for client’s operation, and makes an important contribution to sustainable development and a better environment....more

 

Notion Ink's Adam: India's version of Tablet

Developed in collaboration with Delhi IIT students, Notion Ink's Adam is India's version of a Tablet. A new entrant in the tablet bandwagon, it boasts a battery life of 16 hours (160 hours when the back light is off) which is nearly double as compared to other rival products. It runs on a dual core 1 GHz processor, has a 3MP camera, and offers an amazing viewing experience with 1080p HD videos support.

It comes with Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth and makes multitasking easy and effortless. It runs Mozilla Firefox and Chrome browser, and has features like proximity sensor, an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, a touchpad and an SD card slot. Whether it meets the expectation of users or outperforms other technology will be evident after its release in the US and India in the later half of 2010.

Feather-touch Web browsing & e-mailing

The latest from the Apple stable. It combines the best of eBook reader and conventional laptop features. It has high-resolution 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS displays, which is good for web browsing, photo viewing, e-book reading and watching movies. It is available in flash storage of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. At one-charge, its battery lasts for up to 10 hours - ideal for web surfing on Wi-Fi, watching videos and listening to music.

The iPad’s large multi-touch screen is well suited for browsing and its large, onscreen keyboard makes drafting email a pleasurable experience. It also has a dock which can be attached to external full-size keyboard. It is well-suited for reading books and iBook app can be downloaded for free from the App Store.

The photos can be flipped, zoomed in or out and can be imported by connecting to a computer or directly to a digital camera. With the iPod app, music is literally on fingertips. But, it doesn't have an in-built camera which is the main drawback of the device. It is expected to be available in the US from April 3, 2010.  The iPad will also be available in a 3G model with fast data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.

Shivsu launches Desalination Plants

Shivsu Canadian Clear International Ltd. has come out with improved technology in desalination plants that offer solutions to pure water needs at low cost and reduced initial investment. The new plants are capable of converting sea water or any brackish water into usable one. Its conversion capacity ranges from a minimum of 10,000 litres to 100 million litres per day.

The new desalination plants working on cutting edge technology of Reverse Osmosis are capable of producing superior quality potable water.

The plants are ABWA, TUV and BWW certified for quality. State-of-the-art technology and hi-tech supports ensure endurance to vibration when running the plant and while shifting the container from one place to another. High durability allows the plants to run 24x7 and proper maintenance assures long-term benefits. Engineered to incorporate concurrent technologies, these plants come with skid-mounted units and hence require only a minimum space for installation....more 

Ingersoll Rand introduces new Cordless Drill

Ingersoll Rand has launched D650S and D550S 1/2" Cordless Drill / Drivers. The D650S delivers a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio with an industry-leading 73 Nm of ideal stall torque whilst the D550S delivers an impressive 62 Nm of ideal stall torque.

The new drill / drivers have been developed to replace the D550 and D650 tools after much user feedback and consultation. Aimed at automotive and industrial professionals, the D650S and D550S have lightweight designs, weighing only 2.0 kg and respectively, yet still providing exceptional power.

The new 1/2" drill / drivers also use the latest Lithium Ion battery technology. Constructed with superior high density cell technology, all IQV batteries offer best-in-class recharge life in addition to the patent-pending IQV twistlock interface. The twist-to-lock design outperforms conventional batteries in durability and convenience by preventing normal wear and tear to mounts and clips and utilizing a universal interface.

The housings also engineered with an advanced metal-reinforced composite designed to withstand inadvertent drops and the effects of fluid and chemical spills typical in the harsh environments of manufacturing plants and automotive shops....more

Lion Precision launches new Displacement Sensor

Lion Precision introduces new ECL101 Eddy-Current Displacement Sensor, which consists of a probe with integral coaxial cable and a driver which operates on 12-24VDC and produces 0-10VDC, and 0-20mA outputs which are linearly proportional to the distance between the probe and the target being sensed.

The new ECL101 displacement sensor is an improved and CE compliant version of sensors. The ECL101 non-contact sensor offers improvements in immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and thermal stability as well as lower power consumption. The linear output sensor is available with a selection of probes offering measurement ranges from 0.5mm to 15mm, and features a unique front panel range indicator to alert the operator to out-of-range conditions.

The displacement sensor has applications in any industry requiring precision non-contact displacement measurement, especially in a hostile environment involving fluids or debris in the measurement area....more

Fluid Metering launches new Programmable Dispensing System

The new PDS100 Programmable Dispensing System from Fluid Metering uses precision stepper motors to control a variety FMI’s patented valve-less piston pumps. The PDS100 has a range from 500 nanolitres per dispense to 2 litres per minute continuous flow. It will accommodate all FMI pump sizes in both fixed and adjustable displacement configurations.

The pump heads are integrally mounted to the control unit which is housed in rugged anodized aluminium enclosure. The control unit includes the stepper motor drives as well as programmable driver electronics. The front face of the enclosure has an LED readout used to display menu driven programming, as well as membrane switches for navigating through the programming steps.

The PDS100 can be configured to control either one or two pump heads.  In configurations with 2 pump heads, each pump can be controlled independently for dual proportional dispensing & metering or synchronized to produce a smooth, pulse-less flow....more

New RF Power Meter from Agilent

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the release of the new V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter, the latest addition to its industry-leading range of power meters and power sensors. The palm-sized V3500A power meter includes a built-in display and integrated power sensor. The meter is an ideal and affordable power measurement solution for installation and maintenance environments, as well as for the R&D lab.

The V3500A power meter features a broad frequency range of 10MHz to 6GHz, a wide dynamic range of -63dBm to +20dBm, and absolute accuracy up to ±0.21dB.

The V3500A is packed with essential average power measurement capabilities, which provides good repeatability and accurate measurements. The meter simplifies field tasks and provides typical power measurements while ensuring lower startup costs....more

Jatropha: An Alternative to Diesel and Petrol?

The rising international oil price, lack of alternative and heavy dependence of Indian economy on petroleum, the growing concerns over environmental pollution and global warming, and the ratio of petroleum in the total import cost of the country, have made it extremely important for the government to take serious steps towards achieving energy security based on green fuel in near future. Keeping these considerations in mind the government started giving serious thought to the idea of "Bio Diesel" and looking for new substitute to petrol and diesel.

What is Jatropha curcas?
Jatropha curcas is the most appropriate Tree Borne Oil (TBO) seed plant for production of biodiesel both in view of the non-edible oil available from it and its presence throughout the country. The other advantage of Jatropha is - it's pollution-free and is non-toxic. It is 100% natural, bio degradable supplement for diesel. Moreover, the cultivation of Jatropha crop doesn't need much of effort. All it needs is soil depth of 1.5 to 2 ft. and minimum annual rainfall of 600 mm.

Is it a genuine substitute?
The ever increasing demand of diesel & petrol and continuous rise in prices has forced us to look for ecologically sustainable alternative energy source. In this quest, biodiesel (prepared from renewable resources, i.e. vegetable oil (edible or non edible) and animal fat) has emerged as a viable alternative. As India is already deficit in edible oil requirement, non-edible oil may be material of choice for producing biodiesel. For this purpose Jatropha curcas is considered as most potential source.

What are the benefits?
The non-edible oil of Jatropha has requisite potential of providing a promising and commercially viable alternative to diesel as it has the desired physio-chemical and performance characteristic comparable to petro-diesel. Jatropha oil has higher cetone number (51) compared to other oils, which is comparable to diesel (46 to 50) and makes it an ideal alternative fuel and requires no modification in the engine.
The initial flash point of Jatropha oil is 1000°C as compared to 500°C in case of diesel. Due to higher flashpoint, it has advantage over conventional petroleum product such as more safety during storage, handling and transportation.


Jatropha: The Future Indian Biodiesel Feedstock

Demag's Pre-engineered Overhead Crane Kits

Demag Cranes & Components has introduced Pre-engineered Single Girder Overhead Crane Kits in either top running or under running configurations that allow installers to do their own on-site crane assembly. The kits are shipped complete with all necessary components except the steel beams, which can be purchased locally to save freight cost.

The Crane kit comes complete with all components including a wire rope hoist, end trucks, bridge panel, festoon system with brackets and push button station. All kits are “plug-&-play” and no electrical work is required. The kits can typically be assembled in less than 21 hours, an extremely fast rate for the crane industry.

All of the components in the kits are manufactured by Demag to extremely tight tolerances. This ensures quick and trouble-free assembly, structural integrity, longer service life and reduced maintenance requirements...more

Portable GPS & Galileo Positional Simulator – GPSG-1000

Aeroflex has launched portable GPS and Galileo Positional Simulator – GPSG-1000, which is lightweight, easy to use, configurable, and inexpensive. The product provides a low-cost 12-channel test set that creates three-dimensional simulations.

The GPSG-1000 supports civil and military avionics field and bench maintenance technicians, production test technicians, and system integrators with a modern simulator for L1, C/A code and L1C, L2C, L5 GPS modernization signals, as well as new Galileo E1, E5, E6 services.

This innovative product can be configured with single channel, 6-channel, or 12-channel simulation. Typical tests include acquisition sensitivity, tracking sensitivity, time-to-first-fix for cold/warm/hot starts, time-to-second-fix, positional accuracy, RAIM failure tolerance, and subsystem stimulation for 3D flight execution.

The Aeroflex GPSG-1000 uses modular technology for RF and baseband signal generation to produce highly accurate and repeatable test results. Aeroflex’s approach also allows the test system to be easily upgraded at low cost....more