Semiconductor

Submitted by Jon Monsen
National Institute of Standards and Technology

The NIST Chemistry WebBook contains a great deal of information regarding the properties of a broad range of chemicals and is helpful for those who deal with chemical processes.In this article, Jon Monsen has outlined the procedure for finding the actual density of a gas using the WebBook.

United Electric Controls One Series

United Electric Controls recently announced a significant upgrade to its One Series line of explosion-proof, programmable transmitters and switches. The new line compresses all of the functionality of the preceding line into only five models while adding new capabilities. Learn more.

Submitted by Michael Sandlin || United Electric Controls
United Electric Switches

With more than 80 years of evolution since its introduction, switch technology has changed significantly enough that some of the common beliefs about switches are no longer true. Click on the button below to read about the seven common myths surrounding switches.

Submitted by Mott Corporation
Improve Process

Take the complexity out of design with Mott’s 3 easy steps to make your vision become reality, while keeping it feasible and fast.

Authorized Swivellink® Distributor

Valin is pleased to announce that we are now an authorized Swivellink® distributor. When it comes to mounting a vision camera, light, or sensor – we now have the perfect mounting solution for you. With the flexibility Swivellink® has to offer, you can get to just about any position needed for your application.

This is the current inter-conveyor transfer process for a relay manufacturing line.

Submitted by Paul Lyman, Valin Corporation

A semiconductor company was given a large government contract to manufacture a special chip for a night vision application. Learn how they were able to increase wafer production by using a custom heating blanket.

Submitted by Watlow

Customers who wish to control three phase heaters require power controllers. How do you decide which method of control to select? ‘Two-leg versus three-leg control’ and ‘zero cross versus phase-angle control need to be considered.’ The following will help you decide when each method is appropriate.

Submitted by Watlow

In today’s world, there is an ever increasing awareness and focus on safety. A system designer needs to understand all aspects of design that can affect the safety and reliability of the system they are implementing.

Submitted by Bill Nevills

Contemplating an actuator for your pneumatic linear-motion system? Here are some tips on how to select the best one for the job.