Industry News
Motion Control Web Site Debuts
A Web site located at www.agile-systems.com features downloadable brochures and technical information on motion control automation technologies. Products available on the site include Firewire, Interbus and CAN networked drives, as well as encoderless feedback drives that enable servo performance from conventional stepper motors. The Web site also has a customer centre with technical support and members’ areas with information to help users understand and apply motion control products. In addition, the site features information on technology dedicated to reducing energy consumption and costs. The Web site is maintained by Agile Systems (Waterloo, ON, Canada), which is represented in Europe by LG Motion Ltd. (Basingstoke, Hants, UK).
Calibration Site Expands Resources for Life Science Market
Blue Mountain Quality Resources (State College, PA, USA) has expanded its online content with a new life science section that features news articles and a training and events calendar for calibration professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. An editorial column by Marcus McNeely, the company’s project manager, analyzes market trends. The site also features a new section devoted to providing news and training information specifically for European organizations. The site is located at http://ecalibration.com.
Linear-Motion Product Manufacturer Offers Online 3-D Models in CAD Format
A manufacturer of slides and linear bearings offers online 3-D models of its products in all major CAD formats. Available at www.deltron.com and at www.3dcontentcentral.com, the service from Del-Tron Precision (Bethel, CT, USA) enables engineers to locate needed components, and then configure and view the downloadable models. Engineers can view, zoom, pan, and rotate the models by downloading a free viewer that does not require additional 3-D software. Product lines currently available in the online catalogue include ball-slide assemblies, anticreep linear slides, crossed-roller slides, drive stages, actuators, cross-roller rail sets, crossed-roller slide tables, and automated positioning stages. The company plans on making the service available for additional products in the future.
Electronic Components Manufacturer Unveils Search Engine
A company offering connectors, circuit protectors, and other electronic components has introduced a parametric search engine at its Web site. The feature enables users to search for functional product attributes and allows for product comparison. Located at www.schurter.com, the Schurter (Lucerne, Switzerland) Web site is available in English, French, and German. The site has also introduced linked PDF catalogues and product pages for its fuses, connectors, and EMC products. A redesigned product overview on the site enables users to search for products by function.
