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

Kane Computing, the UK Distributor for Sundance, will be exhibiting the PXI Express range of high-performance products at the National Instruments Day at Savoy Place, London on 17 November 2009. Sundance has extended its range of 3U PXI Express Cards

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has announced the availability of a new family of embedded clocks. The devices are suitable for embedded applications or for any computing system that is hidden from view and runs a real-time operating system. Such

Nord Gear has announced that its SK 500E frequency inverter range is now fully available up to 22kW. The company's SK 500E series frequency inverters were introduced in 2005 in drive sizes one through four for motor power ratings up to 7.5kW. Nord ha

PCB Piezotronics has introduced its Series 3991/3501 MEMS shock accelerometers. The miniature, high-amplitude, DC response acceleration sensors are capable of measuring long-duration transient motion, as well as responding to and surviving extremely

Tyco Electronics has added wire-to-board plug connectors and board-to-board connectors to its range of hermaphroditic blade and receptacle connectors. The connectors simplify the connection of aluminium-clad printed circuit-boards, commonly used for

SMC Pneumatics has developed the Series TUZ tubing range to combat the problem of abrasion caused by continual energy-chain movement. According to the company, plastic energy chains used in general machine applications are often referred to as the um

A series of cover-plate kits has been added to the range of OK-Vise low-profile workholding equipment available from 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA). The kits are intended to enable single-wedge machining clamps to provide an additional pull-d

ABB has announced the launch of the SNK Terminal Block range, which gives users a selection of electrical connection devices offering a range of options in a reduced number of variants. With 220 terminals and accessories in the range, the SNK series

WNT (UK) has introduced a version of its 2011 milling insert with a 15mm edge-length and that can cut up to 14mm deep. The XDKT 15 insert, which is aimed at medium sized sub-contract engineering companies, is especially useful when operating lower-po

The 1225 series from EMKA is a range of specialist locks and handles designed specifically for electrical cabinets, 19in racks, roadside cabinets, wall boxes, and cabinet suites. They offer simple fitting with screw-in assembly, IP65 protection or al

Bott has launched a value storage range that includes cantilever, framework-style, fully welded benches and a combi bench with a variety of storage modules enclosed within the structure. Drawer cabinets are static and mobile, fully lockable with divi

Pepperl + Fuchs has introduced a range of sensors in M12 cylindrical housings with extended sensing ranges to complete its family of capacitive sensors. Sensing distances of 8mm are now possible in the 12mm diameter housing style, for non-flush mount

Hans TURCK introduces a new ultrasonic sensor in a compact Q12 style housing that achieves a 40 cm sensing range with an incredibly small 2.5 cm blind zone. The small profile of the sensor allows it to be mounted in narrow spaces, like those found in

Lenze has extended its EL100 range of touchscreen HMIs with the addition of an optional Soft-PLC. This brings together visualisation and machine control to reduce machine build costs. EL100 HMI/PLCs are cost-effective because visualisation software,

Pepperl+Fuchs has expanded its range of AS-Interface products with a selection of gate switches, interlocks and coded radio-frequency identification (RFID) switches. Magnetic reed switches, available in two sizes, are intended to offer a simple solut