Meder Electronic has introduced the MK24 Series Reed Sensors, measuring 5 x 1.8 x 2.2mm and meeting a minimum life expectancy of 50 million operations at 5V, 5mA and 100Hz. The energy-saving device requires no external power to operate, making them e

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

Atmel Corporation has announced the availability of a 128kB Picopower megaAVR microcontroller, targeting size-constrained, low-power applications. The 44-pin package makes the ATmega1284P suitable for applications such as wireless and ethernet nodes,

Makita has expanded its range of power tools with Lithium-ion battery-cell technology. Tools added to the range include a lightweight 14.4v impact wrench that delivers 165Nm of torque, and two straight-cut metal shears that will cut 1.6mm mild steel

Ophir-Spiricon has announced the 3A-P-FS very low power/energy sensor. The 3A-P-FS is designed to measure very low power plus energy light sources and divergent beams, such as LEDs and diode lasers. It features a 12mm numerical aperture and a fused s

To meet the growing demand for reduced power consumption, Switchtec is offering Sirena LED lamps for traffic lights. The LED lamps are designed for traffic light manufacturers (road and rail), traffic light repair/replacement/maintenance companies, a

The Yokogawa WT3000-2A and WT210 digital power meters are now certified to carry out the standby power tests specified in the IEC 62301 standard. The new standard defines the standby mode as the lowest consumption of an appliance not performing its m

Switching Power Supply Design, a definitive guide to power supply design available from McGraw-Hill, has been updated to cover the latest innovations in technology, materials and components. Using a tutorial how-and-why approach, this expert resource

Saft is delivering the 28V and 270V lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that will power the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) through phases one, two and three of its LRIP programme. In 2002, Saft America competed on the initial system design a

Newport's Spectra-Physics Lasers Division has introduced the Millennia Prime series of 532nm continuous wave (CW) diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. The Millennia Prime lasers are reliable and are backed by an industry-leading two-year standard

Harland Simon UPS has introduced the Novus FXM UPS Series, which provides constant and reliable backup-power for traffic, security and telecommunications applications. The FXM UPS has an operating temperature range of -40 to +74C, making it suitable

Corac Group is utilising an AC power supply from Reo UK in the development of 'Downhole Compressor' technology, which aims to boost gas output from brownfield sites by 30-50 per cent. Corac said the Downhole Compressor could be used to make otherwise

Midwest Motion Products has announced the release of the MMP-TM55-36VGP52-308 DC gearmotor. The gearmotor accepts any 36VDC power source, including battery power, and measures 2.14in in diameter, by 7.75in long. It also has a keyed output shaft of 12

Sola HD has a broad range of standard power supplies to suit almost any industrial application. Updated approvals and user friendly features make power system design easy. The product line includes one of the broadest ranges of DIN Rail and linear-ba

The requirements of the 2005 National Electric Code (NEC) and UL508A now require many electrical panels to carry a Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR). These new Power Distribution Blocks are listed to UL1953. The feeder spacing requirements of UL508

Dalroad Norslo is now distributing the Tyco XT interface plug-in relay. Ideally suited for industrial applications, this relay is part of a range of general purpose interface plug-in power relays for panel board and mechanical engineering application

SymCom Model 777-KW/HP has important advantages over current monitors in many protection applications. Any motor load that has a small or very non-linear change in current vs. load requires the use of a power monitor for underload, dry run and dead h