‘Automotive Supplier’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig from Endevco, which we summarised at the time by saying "Endevco has announced the 8511A series, a range of piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Birchwood sealants prevent rust and corrosion from Birchwood Casey: "Birchwood Casey offers a full line of eight different aqueous and solvent-based inhibitors and sealants to prevent rust and corrosion on all metal surfaces. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from National Instruments - take a look at NI expands HIL simulation platform which says: "National Instruments (NI) has announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products to optimise embedded system validation. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Airchannel, Airchannel helps timber specialist save energy, as well as Lifebatt offers high-power expertise from Lifebatt, and IMAG assists energy-efficient product upgrade from Industrial Motors and Gears.

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Harwin Maxi clip handles 0.7-1mm wall thicknesses (November 2009)

Harwin has broadened its range of surface-mount EMI/RFI shield clips with the launch of the Maxi clip, which handles protective cans with wall thicknesses of between 0.7 and 1mm.

E-T-A to display circuit protection at show (November 2009)

At Autosport Engineering, E-T-A Circuit Breakers will be displaying a range of electrical circuit protection solutions.

HBM torque flange has measuring range from 200Nm (November 2009)

HBM has improved the performance of its T40 multi-purpose torque flange with a new rated measuring range from 200Nm.

Schaeffler offers compact FAG wheel bearings (November 2009)

The Schaeffler Group's range of FAG wheel bearings is more compact, lighter and offers simplified mounting via a self-centring, axial spur-gear teeth design.

Renishaw system checks rotary-axis alignment (November 2009)

Renishaw has extended its range of machine-tool testing and calibration systems with Axiset Check-Up, a solution for checking the alignment and positioning performance of rotary axes.

Huntsman exhibits materials at Productronica (November 2009)

Huntsman Advanced Materials has announced it will be exhibiting at Productronica 2009, from 10 to 13 November at the Munich Exhibition Centre, in hall A4, booth 469.

Dawn Mini Logger enables in-vehicle diagnostics (November 2009)

HEM Data has introduced the Dawn Mini Logger, which fits within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics.

Nitrogen generators cut costs of food packaging (November 2009)

Phil Green, at Parker Hannifin's industrial division, explains how the latest nitrogen-generation technology can help food and beverage companies increase their operational efficiency and cut costs.

Automotive supplier makes PLM software choice

Actify's compressed .3D format, allows relevant data to be easily and securely made available without requiring knowledge of a CAD system.
3D system adopted by automotive suppliers

Virtual Services, of Troy, Michigan, will offer the full array of Lattice3D XVL-based 3D applications to its automotive supplier clientele.