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NanoKTN Calls For Industrial CASE Award Proposals The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) has opened the application call for two Industrial Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE). The NanoKTN said the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) awarded it with two Industrial CASE awards for 2010, to provide funding for two PhD studentships. The Industrial CASE awards are allocated by UK research councils and are a way of linking academic research with industrial need. The studentships are supported by companies that offer funding to students, in addition to their already-secured EPSRC funding. The company takes the lead in defining a student project and selects a university to work with, which then recruits a suitable candidate to carry out the project, jointly supervised by the academic and industrial partners. The awards are available to students with a relevant connection in the UK, usually established by residence and an upper-second-...

Kaspro Introduces Falcon Industrial-Grade Monitors Kaspro USA has introduced the Falcon series of industrial-grade monitors. The Falcon series offers panel-mount, chassis, rack-mount, IP65 and open-frame options. The monitors are available in a range of housing options. The company is offering the 15in (38cm), 17in and 19in models in its basic portfolio; however, screen sizes up to 50in are possible on demand.

Industrial Encoders for Dummies US manufacturer BEI has teamed up with the iconic "For dummies" brand to produce an innovative tutorial guide on industrial encoders. Aimed at novices and experts alike, "BEI industrial encoders for dummies" reaches beyond the primer to provide an interesting, informative and very readable 42-page reference covering optical encoder technologies and applications. This free guide, available from BEI's exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, Variohm EuroSensor, provides a detailed overview of incremental and absolute optical encoders and how they are applied in real world applications; with hints and tips on key specifications, system design information, installation procedures and environmental considerations. There is also a "things to know about your manufacturer" chapter that aims to deal with true cost of ownership issues and supplier evaluation. The book also takes time to entertain with some fascinating and surprising ...