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Software: Speedy 3D
In today’s business climate, flexibility drives the ability of product manufacturers to stay competitive. As the costs of labor, materials and transportation fluctuate, manufacturers must continually assess the profitability of their design and supply chains. Consumer trends and new manufacturing processes further compel them to seek innovative ways of bringing new products to market quickly and efficiently.
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 | Connectors: Know about Glow?
Since successfully addressing the well publicized issues created by the RoHS and WEEE directives on the restriction of hazardous substances, the connector industry is now facing a new challenge -— Glow Wire. Although the IEC 60335-1 standard is primarily relevant in Europe, North American companies need to comply in order to service their global customers.
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 | Decoration: Bright Ideas
Alternatives to traditional electroplated chrome have hit the market that can achieve the material’s bright and glossy look without the negatives usually associated with electroplating. The timing couldn’t be better.
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Association Report: NEMA: What Language Does your Appliance Speak?
The era of simple home appliances has come to an end. New appliances with intelligence are taking their place. The next step is appliances that talk. They will not necessarily speak English, but they will communicate with one another. And that conversation may eventually include the electric utility. This trend is all part of the evolving Smart Grid.
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Editorial: The Meaning of Greening
My milk bottle label proclaims that the milk comes from cows not treated with rBST/rBGH hormones, implicitly suggesting it matters. Below that statement is a government-mandated note saying that it makes no difference. The effect on the consumer is udder confusion.
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Kingbright
The 0.25mm Ultra-Thin 0603 SMD LEDs (APG1608 package) features an ultra-thin design (1.6mm x 0.8mm x 0.25mm) with wide viewing angle of 120 Deg. The LEDs are available in blue (470nm), green (525nm & 571nm), yellow (589nm), orange (605nm), and red (631nm).
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ETCO
ETCO Specialty Terminals featuring dual gauge materials can combine two functions that were previously unavailable in a single part, such as a rigid tab or connector with a formable “ear section” mating end.
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