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The Gaetano Pini Orthopaedic Institute is one of the earliest and greatest reference points for Orthopaedics and Traumatology in the city of Milan. The Institute, which is located in the city centre in the area of C.so di Porta Romana, was first established in 1874 and was gradually expanded in the 1930s and ’40s.

The choice of the supplier for the firm to be awarded the work contract turned to the DITEC brand, and in particular to one of the historic and most experienced DITEC Experts, the company Eurosistemi in Turin, managed by Giuseppe Berti and by his son.
The supply involved three pedestrian entrances to the facility, complete with PAM 35 frame and with the most innovative and technological automation mechanism for sliding doors proposed by DITEC, the model known as Valor in its N version.
The choice of this automation, certified according to the restrictive TÜV regulations, was due to the requirement to have a product displaying all the most innovative safety devices, with self-adjustment and control based on advanced electronics, and which could be also monitored remotely thanks to a system known as DMCS, the Door Monitoring & Controlling System.
Valor is also equipped with a built-in display, which makes it possible to change in real time all possible parameters, as well as viewing operating diagnostics.
The doors are all managed as emergency exits: in the event of problems, they can open as an ordinary swing door, simply by pushing.
Four more DITEC automation mechanisms were also installed: on three doors provided with one wing, three Rex automation devices were installed: these allow considerable energy conservation in the stand-by mode; on the other hand, on a double swing outdoor exit, the Wel M automation device was installed: this is also certified according to TÜV and ANSI (a rather restrictive American standard).
Wel is specially suited for very intense use with outdoor exit doors. The Wel M automation device was also installed in compliance with safety standards that allow it to work as an emergency exit and at the same time ease the transit of disabled users, thanks to its push&go function.

This very recent installation is another tangible acknowledgement of the reliability granted by the DITEC brand in automating entrances in very busy situations involving the need to devote great care to safety, as required in a hospital facility.

These swing clamps are particularly suitable in all cases where the insertion and removal of the piece during machining must be facilitated.

The clamping cycle takes place in two phases: one of clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation with partial descent of the piston, and one of a vertical downward stroke for the clamping effect.
In single-acting models when the pressure is released, the clamping arm automatically returns to its initial position by an internal spring.In double-acting models the return is ensured by a second hydraulic line.

The clamping arm fixing block, the long internal piston guide in treated case-hardened steel, the nitrided steel body, all guarantee an unlimited number of cycles at the maximum pressure of 400 bar.

The CHATILLON® DFX Series is an economical digital force gauge ideal for applications where users are interested in basic peak force measurement. The DFX is available in four capacities (10lbf, 50 lbf, 100 lbf, 200 lbf) and features an integral loadcell with a measurement accuracy of better than 0.5% full scale. The DFX Series operates using two (2) 9Vdc alkaline batteries or using the standard battery eliminator. The battery eliminator is supplied with a US, UK and EURO style plug. Under battery operation, the DFX Series will operate for over 120 hours of continuous use. A large, easy-to-read, high resolution dot matrix LCD display supports a variety of standard gauge functions including normal and peak readings.. Loads are displayed in ozf, gf, lbf, kgf and N units. The display language may be setup to indicate in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Chinese. The DFX Series’ calibration procedure in included in the gauge’s setup. The DFX Series force gauges come with a carrying case, battery eliminator, flat and hook adapters. The DFX Series is supplied with an optional Certificate of Calibration with NIST data.

The DFX may also be supplied with special attachments for use in ergonomic, functional capacity, job task analysis or physical assessment and therapy applications.

Aerotech launch high precision pan & tilt camera positioner complete with built-in motion controls

• Fully integrated design includes built-in servo-drives, motion controller and slip ring assembly
• High end camera positioning device provides best performance for positional accuracy and repeatability

Aldermaston – UK, October 2009: Aerotech has launched a new pan & tilt positioner with integrated drives and motion controls for high-end camera security, surveillance and defence applications. The APT series was developed through Aerotech’s extensive design and manufacturing expertise in gimbals, optical mounts and motion simulators for military, aerospace and government research. The high precision rotary stage mechanics and sophisticated motion controls fulfil a market niche for camera positioning mounts with much higher levels of resolution, accuracy and repeatability than traditional pan & tilt mechanisms.

The APT series includes built-in electronics, using Aerotech’s Ensemble™ MP series motion controls and brushless servomotor drives for a completely integrated design with top or side mount camera bracket and housing mounted connectors for camera, 24-80 VDC power and Ethernet control. A slip ring mounted in the base of the unit transfers power, motor signal and camera connections through the assembly, enabling a continuous 360º rotation of the pan-axis and a tilt axis travel range of +/- 95º.

The overall specification for the standard APT-100 model is position resolution of 7.6 arc sec and accuracy to 120 arc sec. Repeatability is 30 arc sec for bi-directional positioning and 10 arc-sec for unidirectional. Maximum speed in both axes is up to 180 º/sec.

The APT-100 has a 625 mm diametrical footprint clearance and an overall height of less than 352 mm. With a payload rating of 35 kg, the complete assembly is built for high reliability and low maintenance with a black anodised finish and optional sealing to IP66 ratings for harsh environments. The worm wheel drive mechanism includes a unique self-adjusting gear preload feature that ensures consistent positioning performance over the life of the product.

The standard unit may be application customised for increased tilt stage travel, increased payload or alternative camera mounting. Additionally, Aerotech can provide an inertial stabilisation option, fitting gyroscopes and sensors to maintain ‘line of sight’ when the unit is operated on moving platforms such as aircraft, ships and land vehicles.

The version of Aerotech’s Ensemble MP multi-axis motion controller built into the APT-100 has a standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port to communicate to a PC or other Ethernet device. The Windows® based Integrated Development Environment software package takes care of set-up, programming upload/download, diagnostics and auto-tuning. The Ensemble may be programmed with Aerotech’s own AeroBASIC™ or using Microsoft® .NET tools for C#, VB.NET and managed C++, or with LabVIEW® VI’s. The Ensemble may be permanently connected to a main control system via Ethernet or operate in stand-alone mode using its complement of digital and analogue I/O for control interfacing.

17 November 2009, Isle of Wight, UK – SP, the marine business of Gurit, has today launched a selection of new and innovative marine products at the trade exhibition METS, taking place at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre.

Marine Adhesive Spabond 540
SP’s new Spabond 540 is a modified epoxy adhesive for bonding polyester and laminates and is the ideal product to suit the current trend in the production boat market to build ever larger boats. It fills a gap in the market where polyester GRP production boat builders need a long working time structural adhesive for bonding hull-to-decks and bulkheads on large yachts, typically in excess of 40ft.

Spabond 540 offers not only exceptional impact toughness and peel strength but also low exotherm and shrinkage in thick bondlines. It has excellent gap filling properties and a sag resistance of up to 30mm on a vertical surface and is also available with two resins.

Foaming Epoxy System Ampreg F230
The new Ampreg F230 is a foaming epoxy system which offers high strength and toughness designed to be used in the manufacture of marine rudder foils. It has been formulated to be used with SP’s Ampreg 21 range of hardeners which ensure an outstanding chemical bond is achieved between the foil skins and the expanded epoxy foam.

Unlike other products on the market, SP’s Ampreg F230 is available with a range of Ampreg 21 hardeners allowing the speed of the system to be tailored to the size of the cavity, resulting in reduced exotherm and shrinkage and higher quality parts.

Epoxy Infusion System PRIME™ 20 ULV (Ultra Low Viscosity)
As the next generation of SP’s PRIME™ 20 epoxy infusion system, the new PRIME™ 20 ULV is specifically designed for use in a variety of resin infusion processes and has been formulated to give exceptionally low mixed viscosity for the infusion of large composite structures.

Its toughness and infusion times are two times that of other systems and it is also available with three hardeners that offer a range of working times and cure speeds. PRIME™ 20 ULV has already been used successfully for the single-operation moulding of components ranging from narrow carbon yacht masts to 80′ yacht hulls.

SP representatives are available on stand 01.411 during METS, which continues until Thursday 19 November, to provide further information, samples and, if required, to demonstrate the benefits that the new, world-leading products can bring to future builds.

AirClean® Systems AC600 Series vertical laminar flow workstations are ideal for applications that are not hazardous to the operator but require a clean work area. The compact, light weight design allows for multiple “clean zones” within a laboratory.

The vertical laminar flow workstation provides clean Class 100 laminar flow air for process protection by using a two stage filtration process. Room air is first cleaned with an electrostatically charged prefilter and then further cleaned with a HEPA filter.

AirClean Systems vertical laminar flow workstations have been independently certified to meet or exceed applicable clean bench standards.

Absolents oil mist filter ODF is well suited for use in applications such as:

• Grinding (cutting fluid emulsion)
• Turning (cutting fluid emulsion)
• Milling (cutting fluid emulsion)
• Electrical discharge machining
• Machining, using straight oil and moderate loads

Absolent is one of the world’s leading suppliers of air cleaning equipment for collection of oil mist and oil smoke particles in industrial operations.

Our products and services totally eliminate the targeted air pollutions as well as reduce energy consumption in factories around the world, which support the global struggle for a healthier environment.

We serve the main part of Europe and North America as well as China and are continuously entering new geographical markets.

Most of the Absolent products are designed with our own patented technology and we are dedicated to constant improvement of this technology as well as incorporate new.

The Soba Ex is ATEX certified for use in explosive zones 0,1,2 (Gas) and 20, 21, 22 (Dust). Thanks to its special construction: a first copolymer polypropylene casing recovered by a press-vulcanised hypalon housing, the Soba Ex is highly appreciated in the chemical, oil & gas industry, for applications involving aggressive and corrosive liquids, such as fuel, oil, hydrocarbons, acids, solvents, alcohols, etc.

The Soba Ex is supplied with an adjustable 250g resin ballast. It can be used for pump control and be connected to several pumps. It can also be used as high/low level alarm. The Soba Ex must be obligatorily connected through an intrinsically safety relay, which ATMI can supply upon request (You have 4 types of relays to choose from!).

Power supply: 24 VAC/VDC – 10mA or 12 VAC/VDC – 100mA, Maximum pressure: 4 bars, Allowed fluid density: 0.80 to 1.10, Maximum temperature: 70ºC, H07RN8-F certified 3x1mm2 HR HY (Hypalon) cable.

The brushed DC-motors will be complemented by a strong
member of the family

At the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2009 exhibition from 24 to 26 November 2009, Dunkermotoren presents the new brushed DC-motor GR 63S. This motor complements the gap between GR 63 to GR 80 with an output power up to 130 Watts.
The high output power results from ferrite magnets with a high flux density and also from the housing of the motor which is dip-coated in plastic paint. This enables a better heat dissipation at the motor housing.

Looking just at the figures, the torque of the GR 63S compared with the same sized standard motor GR63 increase by 37%, from 27 Ncm to 37 Ncm at almost identical nominal speed. The power density also improved from 0,26 W/cm3 to 0,31 W/cm3.

The mechanical dimensions and interfaces are identical with the GR 63.
The motor is available in different rated voltages 24, 48 and 60 VDC with flying leads. Different shaft lenghts and diameters and shafts on both sides can be ordered. Standard is protection class IP 50, higher class available on request. The motor is characterized by a minimum of emitted interference, versions with higher protection against interference available on request.
In combination with our modular system we can offer innovative drive solutions based on brushless DC- Servo Motors (up to 500 Watt) at short notice. Further components include planetary gearboxes (up to 160 Nm) and worm gearboxes (up to 30 Nm) from our own in-house development and production. These drive systems are completed by a variety of encoders, power-off and power-on brakes.

The regulators provide the ultimate in regulation of pressure and feature excellent repeatability, sensitive 20-turn adjustment and miniature size. The balance of the valve seat gives an output that is virtually unaffected by changes in supply pressure, only 0.1 PSI output change with a 10 PSI supply pressure change. The maximum supply pressure is 150 PSI.

Air Logic’s unique dovetail porting system offers threaded ports in 10-32 UNF, 1/8-27 NPT, ¼-18 NPT, and M5. Push to Connect Dovetail ports are available for ¼” 3/16”, 5/16”, and 5/32” O.D. tubing as well as a variety of metric sizes.

Ircon®, the worldwide leader in infrared (IR) noncontact temperature measurement, has introduced the new Modline® 6 Series of infrared thermometers. The new line of high performance sensors features advanced signal processing and background-reflected energy compensation capabilities, and includes one-and two-colour fiber optic IR devices designed for harsh operating environments.

The rugged Modline 6 Series thermometers deliver the best value in terms of price, performance, features and ease-of-use of any available fiber-optic infrared thermometer. They are used in a variety of demanding industrial applications, including metal heat treating, steel production, foundries, and primary and secondary glass.

The Modline 6 firmware now provides engineers with enhanced signal processing options, including averaging, “peak hold” and “valley hold.” The thermometers also incorporate a state-of-the-art electro-optic design offering built-in compensation for background-reflected energy. These features are accessed via Modline 6 Multidrop Support Software, which is intended for remote sensor configuration and data acquisition, display and archiving. The software includes demonstration tutorials that pictorially guide users step-by-step through the setup of signal processing and programmable relay functions.

Proprietary electronics support other advanced features, including two-way serial communications, remote sensor setup and configuration, real-time display of target temperature, and field calibration software.

The Modline 6 sensor includes a fiber-optic re-imaging lens interfacing to an electronics box, which has a bright LED display for access to key sensor functions and live temperature output. With the Modline 6, there is no need to open the electronics box when adjustments to sensor settings are required.

Modline 6 Series thermometers use high-speed digital signal processors with an RS-485 serial data communications networking capability supporting up to 32 sensors. System requirements for the Modline 6 Multidrop Support Software include a personal computer with a minimum of 4 MB of RAM operating under Microsoft® Windows NT4/Windows 2000/XP. The software is included at no additional cost with all new Modline 6 Series thermometers.

For more information, visit www.ircon.com

At the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2009 exhibition in Nuremberg, Dunkermotoren present their DC-servo motors with PROFIBUS DP Interface.

With the DC- servo motor family Dunkermotoren offers powerful and intelligent drives with an output power from 40 up to 500 Watt.
These compact drives are already available for years with the standard Fieldbus Interface CANopen in accordance with Communication Profile DS 301 and Device Profile DSP 402 .

The manufacturer of drive solutions is expanding his product range with the well-established Interface Profibus DP V1. Intuitively parameterizing by the help of popular Projection Tools (e.g. SIMATIC Manager) is possible. Prefabricated function modules for programming of standard positioning- and velocity modes are included in the scope of delivery. The Dunkermotoren experts support the machine manufacturer to implement customer specific solutions.
Dunkermotoren provides suitable drive solutions for different fields of application. The customer can choose from a wide range of drive components. Additional to the motors, the product range includes planetary- and wormgearboxes as well as a variety of encoders, power-off and power-on brakes. This enables machine manufacturers to configurate the optimized drive solution from standard components in cooperation with experts from Dunkermotoren, at a minimum of design- and time efforts.

Ogura Industrial Corp. is offering customers’ new versions of their TX Series Wankel based rotary positive displacement blowers.
The new models are derived from the company’s production Automotive and Marine duty Air Blowers or Superchargers. These new blowers are designed to be driven by Electric motors for use in both Industrial and Mobile applications.

These new designs allow users to directly couple an Electric motor to the blowers input shaft. This close coupling of the motor to the blower allows for a small package and the ability to have full boost regardless of engine RPM. Which makes them ideal for Industrial furnaces, Floating passenger trains, Diesel Emission controls and Fuel Cells, just to name a few.

Stock designs from 400 cc’s per revolution (leaf Model TX04) to 2,800 cc’s per revolution (leaf Model TX28) are available. Smaller sizes from 20 cc’s per revolution (the TX002) to 200 cc’s per revolution (the TX02) are in full development and available on special order to select customers.

Efficiencies as high as 65 to 70% can be achieved by the blower depending on model, pressure and flow. Pressure differentials of up to 2.0 can be achieved for short durations, with 1.8 running continuously.

The high efficiency and small size of these new blowers are very beneficial for Mobile applications where size and weight are critical.

These devices are only a small part of Ogura’s product offerings that include over 3000 different designs of Electro Magnetic Clutches and Brakes as well.

Theses clutches are only a small part of over 3,000 different clutch models that Ogura has available. If this clutch does not meet your needs please contact us at 732-271-7361 and we will assist you in finding one that does or if you prefer please visit our website at www.ogura-clutch.com for immediate information. Ogura Industrial Corporation, Somerset, NJ

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | Inspired Inventions

The Schwebebahn Wuppertal or literally translated the “Floating Railway of Wuppertal” has a storied past. First off, it is the worlds oldest monorail and as a “suspended” monorail it runs by hanging onto a single rail above it. Secondly, while it is one of the world’s safest transport systems with an astonishing safety run of ninety six years without a serious accident, it recently had its first fatal crash. And of course, there was that incident with the elephant.

The Schwebebahn Wuppertal (pronounced Woopertal) is the most important public transport system in Wuppertal. Mounted on a 13.3 kilometres long, and seven to thirteen meter tall high iron bridge, it provides a nice view to all those who ride on it. Despite looking like something out of the future, the suspended monorail is quiet old. Originally proposed in 1824, the cars were originally to be pulled by horse teams on the ground. While a prototype was built the full system was never constructed for political reasons. But in 1898 the idea of a suspended monorail was dusted off, this time powered by electricity. Building of the monorail started in 1901 and by 1903, at a cost of 16 million Goldmark the monorail was open. Emperor Wilhelm II took the inaugural ride.

The Emperor had nothing to worry about, the Schwebebahn Wuppertal was, and is, remarkably safe. The cars tilt gently with the curves, and the monorail has almost no chance of falling off the track — it happened once in 1917 with minor injuries and a system was installed to make it nearly impossible for it to happen again — nor, like the subway, is there any chance of hitting people who have fallen or jumped onto the tracks.

From its opening in 1903 it ran with a nearly perfect safety record — a truck crashed into the rail collapsing it in 1968 but there were no trains around — until in 1999 when workers failed to remove a metal claw from the track. A train hit the claw at 50km/h and derailed into the Wupper river below, killing 5 and injuring 49 others, the worst and only fatal accident in the monorails history. Recently in 2008 there was a minor crash when a crane truck moved into the way of the oncoming train, and tore a 10 meter rip in the train floor. However excluding the driver of the truck who broke his leg, the injuries were all minor.

Perhaps the most bizarre of the accidents (there have only been five and the monorail is still considered incredibly safe) to ever occur on the Schwebebahn Wuppertal was that involving a three year old circus elephant named Tuffi.

On July 21st, 1950, in an attempt to promote its upcoming show, Althoff Circus loaded Tuffi, a three year old multi ton elephant onto the monorail. This was a mistake. Along the ride Tuffi panicked and burst through the side of the train falling some 9 meters. Lucky for her, the train was above the Wupper river at the time, and she went splashing into the water. Happily the elephant (along with two journalists, and one passenger who were hit by Tuffi on the way out) received only minor injuries. Tuffi went on to live another 39 years.

The spot where Tuffi fell is now marked by a painting of an elephant on a nearby building and there is Children’s picture book about the incident, “Tuffi und die Schwebebahn,” as well as a local milk brand which still uses the name Tuffi.

First the updated WHO Guidelines.  Then the following:

• Updated DHHS Guidelines.  Agree?  Disagree?  Sensible or crazy?  Practical or ivory-tower academic?
• South Africa does the right thing.  Yes, it’s about time, but good news nonetheless.
• 2012 International AIDS Meeting in Washington, D.C. First time in USA in a long, long time — 1990, to be exact — and possible now that entry restrictions on people living with HIV will be dropped in January 2010.  So mark your calendars now, and make sure you dress light for the weather.

Why so much at once?  World AIDS Day?  Phase of the moon?  Or just chance?

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Audi

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the drop-top Audi R8 Spyder. Images were leaked in early September, and we were there in Frankfurt for its official debut. That said, its unveiling at the LA Auto Show was less than climactic… other than the fact the Spyder was sporting a flashy bright-red bodywork.

New hue aside, the new convertible variant is a looker from its carbon-fiber mirrors to polished aluminum wheels. The blades are gone and it has gained 476 pounds in the transformation, but the standard Lambo-derived 525-hp V10 will still rip it to 60 mph in about four seconds flat. For the details (again), we’ve posted the press release after the jump.

[Source: Audi]

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If we were stranded on a deserted island and could only watch one TV show (because all deserted islands have televisions) it would have to be Mythbusters. They make the science nerd come out in us full force — especially in this recent episode where the science behind double dipping is finally tested once and for all.

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A bunch of big name tech companies have come out against Peter Mandelson’s Digital Economy Bill. They’re most concerned with the clause that gives Mandelson (a guy who resigned elected position in disgrace twice) the ability to flat out change copyright laws on a whim with no real oversight. Amazingly, Mandelson had his staffers try to make the case for this clause:

“The law must keep pace with technology, so that the Government can act if new ways of seriously infringing copyright develop in the future.”

And what’s wrong with Parliament actually setting those laws? That part isn’t explained. Honestly, I’m beginning to wonder if this particular clause is being used to draw away the fire from the “three strikes and we kick you off the internet” clause. With the big tech companies focused on this ridiculous power grab by the Business Secretary, not nearly as much attention is being paid to that “guilty based on accusations” clause. In the meantime, if these tech firms actually want to get anywhere, an open letter might not do the trick, but I hear that a nice dinner with Mandy at a fancy resort can do wonders.

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We weren’t exactly electrified by Audi‘s e-tron concept when it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in blazing red paint this past September, but we did like the color. So, when the e-tron reappeared at the LA Auto Show this week wearing orange… bummer.

As a refresh, the e-tron concept uses four electric motors with a combined output of 313 horsepower (and a mind-boggling 3,319 lb-ft of torque) to move its 3,527-pound mass to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. More impressive is its rolling acceleration from 37-75 mph in just 4.1 seconds. The top speed is electronically-limited to 124 mph. According to Audi, we’ll see a production version in 2012.

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If you’re anything like me, and I’m making an assumption here (because that’s what irresponsible journalism is all about), you might only have so much money to go towards fancy gadgets and various electronic compensations for a strikingly diminished sense of personal worth. That can lead to some trouble if, for instance, you have a decent gaming headset that you want to use for your Xbox 360 instead of a bona-fide sound sytem, since you can no longer use Xbox Live without Microsoft’s proprietary, flimsy headset.

A few headsets, like those from Turtle Beach, alleviate this problem by offering individual chat volumes and the ability to both listen to your game and communicate with your buddies. It’s a worthy investment, but a bit of a waste if you already have a good gaming headset – dedicated XBL headsets can hover around the $150 range. All you need is a $5 adapter and zero soldering.

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