Alex Chen, Taiwanese Regional Manager, recently became a member of the Semi Taiwan MEMS Committee to actively contribute to the success of the Asian MEMS industry. The Semi Taiwan MEMS Committee is dedicated to accommodating the special needs of the MEMS industry in Taiwan and influences over all of Asia. The committee is chaired by […]
Robotics/Drones
Tegal corporation reports first quarter fiscal 2011 financial results
Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were $0.3 million, a decrease from the $1.1 million for the same quarter last year and a decrease of $2.8 million from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Tegal reported a net loss of ($2.5) million, or ($0.29) per share, for the quarter, compared to a net […]
System Enables Quick, Easy Flat Cable Mounting
Cicoil, a leader in high performance, flexible flat cable, has been awarded a patent for its StripMount cable mounting feature option. The StripMount design makes it quick and easy to mount cables to any surface without the need for cable carriers, conduit, or other cable management hardware. StripMount is a fiberglass-reinforced ribbon that customers can […]
PVC Filter Monitors Designed for Water and Corrosive Liquids
PVC filter monitors from Orange Research measure differential pressure to check the health of filter media in filtration equipment for water and corrosive liquids. The lower cost, smaller size monitors can save hundreds of dollars over the life of a system by indicating the optimum time to clean or replace filters. Savings can be even […]
Power Inductors Designed for DC-DC Converter Applications
Taiyo Yuden’s BRL2515 (2.5 x 1.5 mm, with a maximum height of 1.2 mm) and BRFL2518 (2.5 x 1.8 mm, with a maximum height of 1.0 mm) wire-wound power inductors offer industry-leading DC bias characteristics in a thinner, smaller size. With a rated saturation current of 1,000 mA and inductance of 2.2 µH, the BRL2515 […]
Transax International Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
Transax International Limited (Transax) (OTCQB: TNSX), a network solutions company for healthcare providers and health insurance companies, today reported financial results for the first half of 2010 and second quarter ended June 30, 2010. For the quarter ending June 30, 2010 Transax generated net revenues of $1,046,429 compared to $1,093,705 in net revenues during second […]
INOMAX DS Drug-Delivery System: Class I Recall – Risk of Interruption of Drug Flow
[Posted 08/23/2010] AUDIENCE: Pulmonology, Risk Manager ISSUE: Ikaria, Inc. notified healthcare professionals of a Class I Recall of the INOMAX (nitric oxide) Drug-Delivery System. There is a potential for failure of a pressure switch which may have an impact on the administration of INOMAX for inhalation to patients. Risks to the patient may include interruption of […]
Health diagnosis made simpler
TEMPE, Ariz. ? Arizona State University researchers have demonstrated a way to dramatically simplify testing patients for infectious diseases and unhealthy protein levels. New testing instrumentation developed by Antonia Garcia and John Schneider promises to make the procedure less costly and produce results in less time. Current testing is slow and expensive because of the […]
Sterilizable Brushless Motor Up to 100 Watts
Maxon’s newly improved EC 22 motors are equipped with preloaded ball bearings and latest generation Neodymium permanent magnets. The motors feature low vibration and low noise levels even at high speeds. With their nominal torque of up to 44 mNm, an efficiency of more than 90% and a 25% reduced speed/torque gradient, these are truly […]
Rotary Encoders Available With Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Housings
Posital’s Magnetocode (MCD) absolute rotary encoders are available with heavy-duty stainless steel housings that make them ideal for use in harsh environments. The rugged housings and highly effective seals provide these devices with IP69K level of protection. Mounted on sturdy ball-bearings, the shaft can withstand mechanical forces of up to 300 N (67 pounds). Posital […]