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Battery disconnect switches cope with extreme conditions
In stock at distributor DigiKey are TE Connectivity’s high-voltage (HV) battery disconnect switches from the KISSLING switches product family.
Microchip launches dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers
Microchip has launched a new family of dsPIC Digital Signal Controller (DSC)-based integrated motor drivers.
Twice the life offered in washing machine bearings
Offering reduced friction, NSK´s heavy-duty BNEQARTET bearings consequently provide double the service life in domestic washing machines and other industrial applications. In line with consumer demand, a recent trend has seen washing machine manufacturers’ move towards larger drum diameters in order to accommodate greater laundry capacities.
MIL-QPL standard parts boost Foremost defence offering
Foremost Electronics is now offering designers of defence systems a wide range of components from APEM, manufactured with MIL-QPL military standards.
EAO introduces new online product configurator
EAO has announced the introduction of its new Online Product Configurator (OPC), giving designers full control over configuration experience.
Geeplus voice coil actuator copes with movement
The VMXY80 voice coil actuator from Geeplus, specifically engineered for the steering of optical beams, is optimally suited for data transmission across tall buildings or other structures vulnerable to movement. It offers rotational deflection around two axes.
maxon is giving away a Swiss Army Knife every day in December
maxon has unveiled its 2023 Advent Calendar, offering an opportunity to win a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife each day in December leading up to Christmas Eve.
The automotive x-by-wire revolution: balancing performance with value
For the automotive sector, the x-by-wire revolution is on the verge. Replacing mechanical linkages with electronic control has distinct demands on the motor system, essential for the actuation of acceleration, steering, braking, and in the future, 360-degree LiDAR vision systems.
The benefits of selective electroplating in electric motors
Tom DiCillo, Midwest Territory Sales Manager at SIFCO ASC, explores the significance of selective electroplating for electric motors.
Studying a supernova: what the New Robotic Telescope will tell us
Gazing up into the night sky, celestial activity can seem sedate. But what the naked eye can’t see is a maelstrom of activity, bursting into colour and then quickly fading away.