Inertial Aerosystems has released the SD1500, a MEMS-based true tactical inertial measurement unit manufactured by Systron Donner Inertial. The exceptional performance of this product (1deg/hr) is based on a new generation of SDI's quartz MEMS inerti

Saft is launching its MSX series high-power compact battery at Nordic Rail 2009, completing its range of high-technology rail batteries. The MSX series has been developed to deliver the high-power energy required to ensure safe and reliable backup fo

National Semiconductor has introduced serializer and deserializer (Serdes) chipsets capable of driving high-resolution, 24-bit colour flat-panel displays with a 65MHz clock. The two additions to National's FPD-Link II Serdes chipset range deliver a s

Transmission Developments has launched a range of polyurethane timing belts for extreme torques and high dynamic stress power transmission systems. The Conti Synchrochain, with its specially developed CTD profile and ultra-durable materials structure

HBM has introduced the 6mm-high SLB-700A strain transducer to measure strains on solid components, such as cranes and bridges, where high loads need to be measured. The compact size of the strain transducer means that it can be mounted on any compone

A WEG high-voltage electric motor is being used in the Lynxs, one of the world's largest industrial shredders. The Lynxs unit can handle 450 end-of-life vehicles an hour and is operated by the Sims Group at Associated British Ports (ABP) of Newport i

Bac2 has extended the range of products made from its Electrophen conductive polymer to include high-temperature bipolar plates. High-temperature operation, typically between 180C and 200C, is required to achieve good efficiency in polymer electrolyt

GE Sentrol 2700 Series High Security Magnetic Contacts with triple-biased reeds are highly resistant to defeat by external magnets. For added security, magnetic field tamper and pry tamper are standard features. Each 2700 contact and actuation magnet

ABB has commissioned a switchgear rated to handle more than one million volts (1,100kV). The ultra-high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) has a switching capability of 6,900MW, which means it can turn power equivalent to the average electrical c

Stratasys has announced it has officially named its high-end FDM systems as Fortus 3D Production Systems. The Fortus product line comprises four systems with build envelopes ranging from 12.585 litres to more than 508 litres. All can produce parts fr