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EDITOR'S CHOICE
 LabVIEW SignalExpress simplifies data logging and more
National Instruments' LabVIEW SignalExpress is an interactive measurement software tool that simplifies data logging and instrument control. More?
 UK launch for SafetyEYE vision-based machinery safety
Pilz is promoting SafetyEYE as the future for machine guarding, with the potential to replace fixed guards, light curtains and area scanners. More?
 Leaf and washer thermocouples are rugged and versatile
Labfacility's rugged leaf and washer thermocouples provide accurate, responsive temperature sensing on external parts of machinery. More?
 Compact directional pneumatic valve costs 30% less
Hoerbiger-Origa is launching a low-cost, compact 1/4-inch directional pneumatic valve with a wide range of options and configurations. More?
 High-performance accelerometers are rugged and low-cost
Inertial Aerosystems is introducing the 2260 range of rugged analogue accelerometers that offer high accuracy and temperature insensitivity. More?
EVENTS
 Date and venue for ASi-Tech 2007 seminar
This one-day seminar covers all aspects of AS-Interface and will take place on 22 May at Old Trafford, Manchester. More?
 BARA announces date for 2007 Machine Safety Conference
BARA is organising a Machine Safety Conference at Bletchley Park on 21 June 2007, with presentations from the HSE and industry experts. More?
MACHINE BUILDING SHOW 2007
If you were unable to attend, or simply did not manage to see as much of it as you would have liked, our review of the Machine Building show 2007 covers what we think were the highlights. Meanwhile, our Top Five items are:
 Precision rotary stages with large-diameter apertures
Aerotech's ALAR large-aperture rotary stages deliver backlash-free, fast and ultra-precise positioning with a high payload capacity. More?
 Ethernet-compatible three-phase AC drives
With its MotiFlex three-phase AC drives, Baldor is now able to offer a complete package of Ethernet-compatible motion control products. More?
 Compact zero-backlash reducer with high torque output
Heason Technologies' new TwinSpin gearbox is a space-saving, single-unit 'bearing reducer' with an industry-leading output torque-to-size ratio. More?
 Stainless steel profiles for machine frameworks
MiniTec UK is offering a stainless steel profile and no-drill fastener for machine frame applications where aluminium is inadequate. More?
 Intelligent DC servo motors with fieldbus interfaces
Festo is introducing intelligent DC servo motors with fieldbus interfaces for Profibus and CANopen - plus numerous other innovative products. More?
Jonathan Severn
Editor
Andrew Turner
Sales Manager
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