Technology Fan February 2005

Yogurt Heart Health Benefits  Eating two servings of Yoplait Healthy Heart per day as part of a heart-healthy diet is a delicious and easy way to help lower...
Mass Spectrometer  Bruker Daltonics has announced revolutionary new ESI-Q-q-TOF mass spectrometer. The compact benchtop micrOTOF-Q offers market-leading resolution of 15,000 at full sensitivity, i.e. without any...
Keyboard-equipped Mobile Phone  LG Electronics has unveiled an innovative mobile phone model equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, unique designs and functions, in the U.S. mobile phone...
Bulk Filling System  A new Bulk Filling System with High-Lift Drum Dumper automatically transfers bulk solid materials from drums to the machine’s fill head dust-free, fills pails...
Digital Refractometer  Accurate to ±0.1%, battery-operated Model DT60 LCD digital refractometer reads measurements of coolant, cutting, and lubricating fluids used in metal working and machine shops....
SAMSUNG Demonstrates Push-To-All Technology  Samsung Electronics, a leading wireless communications company, is proud to announce the development of a working PTA (Push-to-All) solution.
Gas Spring  Hyson Products adds two new models to its T2 SC Series of subcompact gas springs ands redesigns the current line to increase structural integrity...
Organic Tea  Revolution Tea is introducing a line of certified organic teas in biodegradable pyramid bags. Even the tin packaging is reusable and recyclable. "We are...
Animal Identification  EM Microelectronic, an electronic systems company of the Swatch Group, announces the EM4569, a 125 kHz, 512-bit contactless identification CMOS RFID IC intended for...
Mini iPod  New lineup features increased battery life, USB charging, and an ultra-portable, light design available in four vibrant colors.
In-Mold Labeling Workcell  North American processors no longer need look to Europe to find In Mold Labeling (IML) automated workcell solutions. Automated Assemblies Corporation has launched U.S....
Thinnest 4GB DDR2 for Servers  Infineon’s 4GB DDR2 registered DIMMs with 4.1mm module thickness and standard-size 30mm height are by around 40 thinner than comparable solutions, hence outperforming JEDEC...
Lift Truck  As new Hyster® lift truck series are introduced, Hyster Company will offer features based on a multi-tiered offering of engine-transmission configurations – Fortis™, Fortis™...
Human Body As Digital Transmission Path  Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) is pursuing research and development of an innovative Human Area Networking technology called RedTacton.
Toyota Prius  Kate Bosworth appeared at an elementary school to help bring environmental awareness to children. Highlighting the program were Toyota Prius hybrids wrapped in artwork...
Heated Toilet Seat  A Swash is a high-tech toilet seat (also known as a seat bidet) that utilizes two retractable water wands to provide a fresh and...
Continuous-wave silicon lasers  In what is being reported as a scientific breakthrough and a world first, scientists at Intel Corp., Santa Clara CA, have used standard silicon...
Bin Heater  Suited for use in food industry, Hot Bin Heater enables spot heating in tight space situations such as bins and silos. Flexible hoses supply...
Industrial Ethernet Switch  Now available from SIXNET are the new and improved Industrial Ethernet Real-time Switches (ET-5ES series). These 5-port Ethernet switches are the next generation of...
Signal Conditioner  Dataforth Corporation of Tucson, Arizona, announces the introduction of its new SensorLex™ 8B isolated analog signal conditioners. Developed in response to customer requests worldwide...
Wash Water Treatment System  Suited for treating wash water generated from washing vehicles and equipment, ElectroPulse Model EP-SD3 handles flow rates from 3 gpm to 750 gal/day.
FEA Software  Combines new modeling, meshing and visualization performance with technology advances for an integrated and flexible FEA software suite...
Mini-PC breakthrough  A fanless noise-free computer system small enough to fit in the palm of the hand has been developed by Stealth Computer Corp.
Samsung DDR3 DRAM  Samsungs new 512Mb DDR3 DRAM memory can process data at the extraordinary rate of 1,066Mbps and will be available early 2006.
Precision Weights  Available in Precision and OIML styles, Alloy 8 Weights are made of austenitic stainless steel, which possesses closely controlled density of 8.03g/cm³, low magnetic...
Walking Robot   Three independent research teams, including one from MIT, have built walking robots that mimic humans in terms of their gait, energy-efficiency, and control....
Vision Processor  Coreco, Inc. (TSX: CRC), a leading developer of high-performance machine vision components and services, today announced the availability of the Anaconda(TM), a flexible and...
Inboard Marine Engine  In simplified terms, the new system features propellers that are turned in the direction in which the boat is traveling. Volvo Penta has placed...
22ppm Monochrome Laser Printer  TallyGenicom’s 9022 Monochrome Laser Offers Speed and Affordability to Desktop and Workgroup Printers.
Single-Chip VGA Camera  STMicroelectronics Delivers Best-in-Class Single-Chip VGA Camera in Tiny Module for High-Volume Mobile Applications.
Water-Based Compound fights moisture loss  EVAPRE™-RTU evaporation retardant forms thin monomolecular film to reduce rapid moisture loss from concrete surfaces prior to curing.
IBM ThinkVision L190  With flat-panel display, Model L190 offers ultra-thin frame, minimizing distance between screen images in multiple-monitor environment.
Sony Ericsson Walkman cellphones  Sony Ericsson announces its mobile music strategy for 2005 including the integration of high quality digital music players into stylish mobile phones under the...
Shugr  Natural sugar substitute is a zero-calorie sweetener blend of erythritol and tagatose with a pre-biotic fiber that assists in digestion...
Breakthrough in Jitter Measurement Accuracy  The industry's first clock recovery module with the necessary accuracy for high-speed waveform analysis at any data rate has been developed by Agilent Technologies...
Low-flow measurements Mini-Flowmeter  The Hoffer mini-flowmeter handles low flow measurement for service on clean, low and moderate viscosity liquids used commonly by industrial and laboratory users. Flow...
Lear Works with GM  To develop interiors and electronics for new Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne.
Rotary Screw Air Compressors  Drive maintains consistent pressure supply and matches CFM demand to plant air system requirements.
SEMA Show 2005  Honda is Vehicle Manufacturer of 2005 SEMA Show. Honda Expands Participation with SEMA To Debut All-New 2006 Civic Si Coupe.
Joystick Module Interfaces  (Hartford, WI) A recently introduced module by HED Inc. enhances the response of off-road machine functions to commands from operator control devices. The CL-407module...
Hospital RFID  A single-use active RFID tag for patient location from Radianse is designed to maximize comfort, safety, and convenience across a patient's length of stay....
VoIP Software  BroadSoft Unveils Missing Link in Bridging Existing Telecom Infrastructure With Next-Generation VoIP Applications
Oxygen Transmitter  Emerson Process Management has enhanced its Rosemount Analytical Oxymitter™ to provide accurate oxygen (O2) measurements during the annealing of cold rolled metal products.
Best-in-Class Single-Chip VGA Camera  The complete VGA (640 x 480-pixel) camera subsystem with miserly power consumption inside an ultra-small 7 x 7 x 4.5-mm package targets high-volume mobile...
Rubber Screen Media  Durex Products, Inc. has engineered its line of Dur-X-Kleen self-cleaning rubber screen media to significantly increase production by eliminating impact damage, plugging and blinding....
Luxury Chocolate  The Grand America Hotel has created a special cold weather Haute Chocolat program that showcases its proprietary brews of hot chocolat, made with some...
Data Managing Software  BizFlow Integration Studio offers end-to-end system-level transaction modeling and management...
Landing Gear  Northrop Grumman has selected Smiths Aerospace to supply the Landing Gear System for the X-47B Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems (J-UCAS) aircraft. Dr. John...
Ergonomic Recycling Cart tilt  The Poly-Trux® 50P-16 recycling cart from material handling product manufacturer Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., Saddle Brook, New Jersey, features a clever caster configuration that...
Superchip  IBM, Sony, and Toshiba revealed the breakthrough multi-core architectural design that features supercomputer-like floating point performance with observed clock speeds greater than 4 GHz...
Vacuum Tube Lifter  A new, custom vacuum pad attachment for their VT Series vacuum tube lifter that is designed for picking up shrink-wrapped panels and doors is...
Intel Multi-Core Silicon Production  Intel Corporation announced it has completed initial production runs of dual-core processors and provided further details about its multi-core plans to its customers, signaling...
Solvent Recycler  Resolv-R2 Model 90DIGIT standalone automated system provides solvent distilling cycle driven by 8-bit microprocessor. It can process 24 gal of solvent within 4–6 hours...
Sweep Function Generator  B&K Precision Corporation introduces the Model 4012A, an extremely versatile new Sweep/Function Generator that combines several functions into one low-cost unit. Priced at only...
Ultra-Sanitary Screener  A new Vibroscreen® Ultra-Sanitary Screener from Kason Corporation that meets cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standards features gap-free screen frames, quick-release “U” clamps, radius...
Pocket Projectors Possible  Although it’s smaller than a pack of cigarettes, Ostar — the latest high-performance light-emitting diode from Osram — is 50 times brighter than comparable...
Proportional Valve  New Proportional Valve Can Be Programmed Via PDA or Laptop Computer...
Hatbox Toilet  Kohler's Purist minimalist design tankless electric commode provides clean, streamlined visual and physical aesthetic. Kohler will use its sponsorship of Olympus Fashion Week to...
Laser System for PCB marking  Nortek Automation’s new SOL850 Laser Marking System meets the industry’s latest and toughest demands for PCB marking. “Electronics manufacturers are demanding machine-readable codes that...
Photopolymer Jetting  Stratasys has begun to market a new a compact rapid prototyping system from Objet Geometries. The Eden260 is a high-speed photopolymer jetting system that...
Goodyear SUV/Truck Tires  Goodyear officials announced the new Wrangler today, adding it to the popular brand line that has been a leader in the light-truck/SUV segment for...
Microsoft Search  Engine with its own technology developed through original research, customer feedback, and expert input moves out of beta.
Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle  Designed to be a part of their exciting Summit product line, the Summit Utility Vehicle features an automotive style roof, safety glass windshield, head,...
MXC Mobile Extreme Convergence  The size of a postage stamp, Mobile Extreme Convergence is designed to significantly reduce the materials and development effort required to deliver mid- and...
Drill Tools  Command Tooling Systems has introduced five new solutions for drilling and boring holes in fewer passes, with chamfers, at faster feed rates, for a...
Surge Suppression Products  MGE UPS SYSTEMS INC. the technology leader in providing unsurpassed power protection solutions to computer data centers, telecommunications and industrial operations, has introduced the...
FOMA 700i Series Handsets  The new 700i series emphasizes style and ease of use while possessing all the basic FOMA services. In contrast, the conventional FOMA 900i series...
Mini-Grinders Accessory Kits  Power tool accessory kits feature products for grinding, cleaning, finishing, and deburring. Mini-Grinder Kit includes products for use on 4½ and 5 in. angle...
Open Source Law  Columbia University Law Professor Eben Moglen announced the formation of the Software Freedom Law Center, whose mission is to provide pro-bono legal services globally...
Real-time embedded computing Single Board Computer  New conduction-cooled SVME/DMV-183 supports dual FreeScale 7447A/7448 processors at up to 1.5GHz for real-time embedded computing...
Ketchup Apple Pie  Heinz is promoting ketchup as a way to create a dessert that you can make for your loved ones this Valentine's Day. The unusual...
10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper  The Panduit Synergist 10GIG UTP Copper Cabling System delivers a true, end-to-end 10 Gigabit Ethernet solution.
Dual-screen Display Controller  Utilizing graphic system that supports dual-screen technology, CPU7.2 allows users to display different content simultaneously on 2 different screens. In order to make new...
Custom Bearing Solution  Made-To-Order Program help users identify and source discontinued, hard-to-find, or special ball bearing products in most design configurations and size ranges. Capabilities include resizing...