The 25th Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West conference and exposition will take place February 10 through 12, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The MDM West conference sessions begin on Monday, February 9th and include 20 one-day sessions. The theme for this year’s activities is “Facilitating Next-Generation Medical Product Development.” For […]
Power Management
Murrelektronik’s MB Cap Ultra
Duluth, Georgia – Murrelektronik designed the MB Cap Ultra after noting an increased frequency of voltage drops in industrial processes was resulting in a considerable loss of time, money and process data. Capable of being integrated into new and existing power supply systems, the buffer module protects production processes and installations against voltage fluctuations that […]
B&R Drive System Awarded UL Certificate
The energy efficient B&R drive system ACOPOSmulti was awarded a UL certificate from the Underwriters Laboratories. In addition to meeting all criteria for a UL compliant construction, the drive distinguishes itself through its innovative energy concept and a high level of dependability. A fundamental entry requirement for the North American automation market, the UL certification […]
Kepco Expands RKE Series
Kepco introduces the model RKE 36-42K, a 36-volt nominal output addition to its 1200-1500 watt, high reliability RKE series. The output voltage of this model may be adjusted from 25.2V – 55.0V nominal, using the built-in trimmer, and may be programmed remotely via a 0-5.75 volt analog control signal to deliver 6.0V – 55.0V at […]
Moncada Contracts with Applied Materials
ARAGONA, Sicily & SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Moncada Energy Group s.r.l. has awarded Applied Materials, Inc. a contract to establish what will be Moncada’s first photovoltaic (PV) module production facility and Applied’s first SunFab(TM) line in Italy. The Applied SunFab Thin Film Line will produce large 5.7m2 single junction PV modules at a facility […]
FieldPower from Weidmuller
RICHMOND, VA – Weidmuller is pleased to announce FieldPower – a universal decentralized power distribution system. FieldPower is designed for industrial machinery applications, primarily for conveyor and packaging equipment, where there is a need to distribute power over extensive distances via multiple power drops to peripheral equipment such as motors, starters and other electrical devices. […]
New Portable Power Design Facility
Columbus, Ohio – Nexergy, Inc. has created the battery industry’s only dedicated facility focused on portable power design innovation. The new facility, located in Denver, Colo., is part of a new organizational structure established to accelerate and streamline the company’s design innovation and production functions. The company has created two functional units, with one unit […]
Irvine Sensors Developing Battery Replacement Technology
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA — Irvine Sensors Corporation (NASDAQ: IRSN) announced that it is developing a proprietary micro-electromechanical system (“MEMS”) device usable for portable power generating units that could replace batteries. Dubbed the Microcombuster™ power supply by Irvine Sensors, the heart of the system under development is a miniature internal combustion device that burns lighter fluid […]
Waytronx Acquires CUI, Inc
TUALATIN, Ore. – Waytronx, Inc. (OTCBB: WYNX), the leading provider of openly licensable advanced systems cooling solutions, today announced it has acquired CUI, Inc., a Tualatin, Ore.-based provider of electronic components including power supplies, transformers, converters, connectors and industrial controls for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Effective immediately, CUI will become a wholly owned subsidiary of […]
Hydrogen Storage Goes from Gas to Solid-State
Kathryn Tomiello is the Staff Editor, Design World Traditionally, hydrogen energy has had many limitations, mostly because of issues related to its storage and transport. According to Scott Redmond, Vice President of Product Architecture, Limnia, Inc., “One of the biggest perceived challenges for any new energy is the infrastructure. At one point, it was predicted […]
