Over 10,000 tons of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) are produced annually, most for use as a gaseous dielectric material. It is a high-value alternative to oil and air in circuit breakers and switchgear. SF6 is an extremely robust insulator. It consists of six fluorine atoms bonded in an octahedral configuration to a central sulfur atom. The […]
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New functionality has been added to its SENMATION universal sensor interface
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced new functionality has been added to its SENMATION universal sensor interface for Leitz PMM-C coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). SENMATION deploys the right sensor at the right time on a single CMM to address complex measurement challenges found in industries such as automotive, oil and gas, and energy. The new sensor […]
Most accurate ROMER Absolute Arm to date
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence today announced its new, top-of-the-line addition to the ROMER Absolute Arm portable coordinate measuring machine (PCMM) product line. The most accurate ROMER Absolute Arm to date, the 77 series is designed to provide absolute accuracy for high-end 3D measurement applications. The advanced PCMM achieves nearly a 20% improvement in scanning accuracy and […]
New DC/UPS product replaces traditional battery-based back-up system
Altech Corp’s new Ultra Capacitor Modules DC/UPS can be used in place of a battery system to ensure back up power. They are DIN-rail mountable, virtually maintenance free and carry none of the hazards of a battery. Voltages include 12V and 24V DC from 1,000 up to 10,000 W of energy in a standard unit. […]
Selection guide details ATS amplifiers
The new updated Keysight Amplifier Selection Guide is now available for use in building high-performance automated test systems with Keysight amplifiers. Keysight test system amplifiers offer ultra-broadband performance up to 50 GHz. With excellent noise figure relative to their broad bandwidth and high gain, these products can be used to significantly reduce test system noise […]
CAN FD and SENT triggering and decode options for InfiniiVision oscilloscopes
Keysight Technologies, Inc. today introduced CAN FD (controller area network with flexible data-rate) and SENT (single-edge nibble transmission) decoding and triggering options for its InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes. The new capabilities improve engineers’ efficiency in debugging CAN FD and SENT serial buses, which are used primarily in automotive applications. CAN FD is the next-generation, higher-performance […]
Parametric test systems headed for X-FAB
Keithley Instruments, Inc. announced it had received orders for additional S530 Parametric Test Systems from X-FAB Silicon Foundries. X-FAB, a Germany-based foundry for analog/mixed-signal devices and micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), ordered low power versions of the S530 tester for installation on the main production line at its facility in Kuching, Malaysia, where high voltage S530 […]
Averna and JOT Automation Announce a Technology Partnership
Averna, a developer of test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, and JOT Automation, a supplier of automated test and production solutions, announced a technology partnership for the Americas. Under the terms of the agreement, Averna will act as a lead distributor and integrator of JOT Automation products for the Americas. The […]
Yokogawa Obtains ISASecure® EDSA Certification
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that its ProSafe®-RS safety instrumented system has obtained the ISASecure®* Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) certification. Cyber crime and cyber warfare are on the rise worldwide, and are growing ever more sophisticated. Recent prominent cases of industrial sabotage and espionage have escalated these concerns. Companies in the oil, petrochemical, power, and […]
The Evolution of User Interfaces
by Jonathan Tucker, Senior Marketing and Product Manager, Keithley Instruments, Inc., Solon, Oh. Changing user expectations are shaping test instrument graphical user interface (GUI) design. User expectations for new instrument interfaces are changing. For instrumentation vendors, successfully designing new instruments means understanding that although users still need accurate measurements, they rarely have unlimited time to […]
