Automation Parts

3D Mice Support Topsolid 7 CAD/CAM Software 3D Connexion's range of 3D mice now supports the Missler Topsolid 7 integrated computer-aided-design/computer-aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software solution. The 3D mice are intended to give Topsolid 7 engineers increased productivity and a more intuitive way to interact with their 3D designs for modelling, simulation and production. They also give Topsolid 7 professionals a range of design performance and productivity benefits, including: improved control and navigation, allowing users to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate models or simulations without stopping to select commands; greater productivity with customisable programmable buttons that provide quick access to commonly used Topsolid 7 commands; advanced design performance by aiding in the detection of design flaws and enhancing design review, verification and presentation; and increased comfort, with traditional mouse clicks reduced by up to 50 per cent. Topsolid 7 is compatib...

Ceram Web Services Provide Online Support Ceram has boosted its web offering to customers with the launch of a website that provides expanded industry-specific services and a large resource of reports, white papers and guidance documents. The free downloads cover topics across the breadth of Ceram's industry knowledge, from aerospace and defence to construction and healthcare. Customers visiting the website will find the full inventory of testing, analysis and consultancy services that Ceram offers, while industry-focused sections provide information specifically constructed to meet the needs of individual market sectors, which include: aerospace and defence; automotive and transport; consumer and retail; electronics; energy and environment; healthcare; materials manufacturing; minerals; and refractories. Highlights of the website include sign-up options for a range of industry-specific newsletters, an 'experts biographies' section where visitors can find out more abo...

Murata Power Inductors Support 8A-Rated Current Murata has introduced the LQH88P_38 series of power inductors, supporting up to 8A-rated current. The inductors measure 8 x 8mm (3131-size) with a profile of 3.8mm (typical) and are designed for use in DC-DC converters for flat-panel TVs, set-top boxes, recording devices, wireless base stations and other consumer-electronics applications. The LQH88P_38 series is said to possess excellent DC bias current characteristics, saving space for customers by replacing larger-size or higher-profile inductors. The parts are magnetically shielded by ferrite resin to prevent interference with other devices and circuits. Low DC resistance (down to 0.006Ohm) and high-rated current parts are available. The LQH88P_38 series comes in inductance values between 1.0 and 100uH.

CJ1 PLC And GRT1 To Support Profinet Omron plans to add Profinet units to two of its main product lines. A CJ1 module, CJ1W-PNT21, will enable the CJ1 PLC to support Profinet I/O. Set-up and monitoring over all possible connections to the PLC will be supported, using the latest FDT configuration tools, and will be as easy as setting up a traditional field network. The Smartslice modular I/O system has built-in intelligence that reduces engineering effort and machine changeover times, and early-warning functions to avoid unplanned machine maintenance. With the GRT1-PNT bus coupler for Profinet I/O, these PLC-independent functions will be easily accessible through any FDT-based software tool. Equipped with a built-in Ethernet switch, it will be possible to link Profinet I/O stations together in a line topology without having to install additional hardware, saving costs, space and installation time. Features include: standard Ethernet set-up using FDT tools, as with a traditional Fie...