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GrafTech Daily Report Launched by EIN News

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:10:03 +0000

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The New LPX Torque Sensor by Mountz Inc.

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:46:37 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Mountz, Inc., a specialist in the design and manufacture of torque control products, offers the new LPX torque sensor for testing small torque tools. The LPX is a low torque sensor designed for calibrating and testing small hand screwdrivers, torque wrenches and power tools. With its low profile design, the calibration instrument can be used for automated applications, by mounting it to a palletized system. This saves time as there is no need to remove the robotic electric screwdriver from the robot or off the automated system for calibration. These versatile torque sensors are used in conjunction with a torque tester. Mountz offers various models covering a torque range from 1 inch-ounce up to 20 inch-pounds.

Small torque tools go out of calibration with use. To maintain consistent accuracy, small torque tools must be checked periodically for wear or defective parts. A small power or hand torque tool is a measuring tool that must be properly calibrated and maintained. Torque testing also ensures torque equipment is operating to peak performance and can highlight potential tooling problems before they arise perhaps due to tool wear or broken components. Only Mountz LPX torque sensors provide precision torque testing for these applications.

In the manufacturing and assembly world, tightening, controlling, or measuring torque fasteners is imperative for production efficiency. An inadequately torqued fastener can vibrate or work loose; conversely, if the tension is too high, the fastener can snap or strip its threads. Faced with these problems, manufacturers are realizing that precise torque control can spell the difference between a safe, reliable, and economical product and complete disaster.

Using a quality torque sensor, like the LPX, and a torque tester has become increasingly important for many companies to ensure that proper torque control is being applied and monitored. Testing torque is a science and not something that can be left to chance.

Mountz Adds New Features to BF-Series Brushless Electric Torque Screwdrivers

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:14:19 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Mountz, Inc. adds new features to the E-DRV BF-Series Brushless Electric Screwdrivers. Listening to the feedback from customers, Mountz adds an adjustable RPM setting directly on the brushless electric screwdrivers as well as a selectable "Soft Start" operating mode. Mountz brushless electric torque screwdrivers are designed for precision torque control and have become the state-of-the-art in the assembly industry.

New Adjustable RPM Setting:
Adding the adjustable speed control provides manufacturers with the versatility to quickly change the tool settings as production projects change. In this recovering economy, manufacturers are looking to save time by improving the efficiency of their production space and methods. Manufacturers are seeking versatile assembly tools that are equipped to handle quick changes in the production environment. The new adjustable speed control setting for the BF-Series screwdriver allows the operator to adjust the RPM directly on the tool. The selectable RPM settings for the brushless screwdriver are at increments of 50 RPM.

New Soft Start Mode Setting:
The selectable "Soft Start" mode is for applications that require the power tool to slowly ramp-up to its operating speed, perfect for plastic or sensitive applications. There are 3 different time settings for the Soft Start mode, which are (0.2, 0.4 & 0.6 seconds).

Brushless Electric Screwdriver Technology
Designed for high production environments, the E-DRIV BF-Series feature a high performance brushless motor design that provides durability and reduces the standard maintenance costs for electric screwdrivers. Additionally, costly mechanical micro switches have been eliminated in the BF series in favor of non-contact magnetic sensors.

In addition to lower maintenance costs, the BF electric screwdivers is ESD certified, ensuring less than 1 Ohm at the bit tip. ESD management in power tools ensures product quality, cost savings and a reduction in overall ESD failures. Manufacturing engineers involved with microelectronic products are aware of the importance of controlling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) failures. Lapses in preventing the occurrence of electrostatic discharge can affect production yields, manufacturing costs, product quality, product reliability, reputation and profitability.

Static damage to electronic components can be realized as catastrophic or latent failures. Catastrophic failures are easier to detect and resolve. With this type of failure the part is "dead" and will not function. It may be costly to repair but is easy to manage. With latent failures the problem is much worse as the failure may not be detected in testing but is a "time bomb" waiting to happen. Since this product will get into the field and cause intermittent problems or failure in the field, it can be a much more costly problem.

Controlling torque is quintessential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. The failure of a three-cent fastener that isn't properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent failures. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. Using a quality electric screwdriver has become increasingly important for many companies to ensure that proper torque is being applied and maintains gauge requirements associated with the ISO 9001 Quality Standard.

GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Up PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:16:11 +0000

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GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis - PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
December 5-9, 2011
Bevill Conference Center, Huntsville, AL.
Courses are 2 ½ days each—--take one or both.
GD&T [per the ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 standards and the differences between them] and TOLERANCE STACK-UP ANALYSIS. Both courses presented by GDT 'expert' James D. Meadows. Discounts available for govt. employees and contractors and multiple registrations.

1) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (per ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 and the differences between them)
December 5-7, 2011
An introductory, but comprehensive, applications-based training program for all technical personnel who interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This course covers GDT principles, rules and applications, as well as the new Y14,5-2009 symbology. Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of GD&T techniques but also, through the use of lectures, discussion, case histories and application problems, the ability to apply these techniques to their product line.

2) Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis.
December 7-9, 2011
Participants will be trained to apply tolerance stack-up analysis techniques, from the very simple to more complex situations. Both plus and minus and geometrically toleranced assemblies will be examined and stack-up analysis taught and practiced on each. Some concepts taught: loop analysis, number charting, virtual condition, resultant condition, inner/outer boundaries, minimum airspace, maximum wall thickness, maximum interference, minimum and maximum overall dimensions, fixed and floating fastener assembly conditions, projected tolerance zones, the logic of stack-up analysis, statistical tolerancing, etc. Learn a system of logic and mathematics to analyze tolerances; Calculate statistical tolerance using a variety of methods and learn how to re-integrate these tolerances back into the assembly's details, etc.

James D. Meadows--ASME Sr. Level GDTP, author of 15 textbooks on GD&T and related topics (many best-selling), an active member of 12 ASME/ANSI/ISO committees that write the standards for US and international communities, a dynamic communicator, and has been a full-time GD&T trainer/consultant for 25+ years. Clients include private sector industries, universities, ASME and the government/government contractors.

Go to www.geotolmeadows.com under 'Public Workshops' for more course and registration details or call (615) 824-8644.

TOLERANCE ANALYSIS - December Public Workshop

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:02:49 +0000

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Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis - Public Workshop
December 7-9, 2011
Bevill Conference Center, Huntsville 2 ½ days long
TOLERANCE STACK-UP ANALYSIS. Presented by GDT 'expert' James D. Meadows. Discounts available for govt. employees/contractors and multiple registrations.

1)Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis. December 7-9, 2011
Participants will be trained to apply tolerance stack-up analysis techniques, from the very simple to more complex situations. Both plus and minus and geometrically toleranced assemblies will be examined and stack-up analysis taught and practiced on each. Some concepts taught: loop analysis, number charting, virtual condition, resultant condition, inner/outer boundaries, minimum airspace, maximum wall thickness, maximum interference, minimum and maximum overall dimensions, fixed and floating fastener assembly conditions, projected tolerance zones, the logic of stack-up analysis, statistical tolerancing, etc. Learn a system of logic and mathematics to analyze tolerances; Calculate statistical tolerance using a variety of methods and learn how to re-integrate these tolerances back into the assembly's details, etc.

Also, GD&T - Public Workshop December 5-7 At 2 ½ days —take one or both courses.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (per ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 and the differences between them)
An introductory, but comprehensive, applications-based training program. This course covers GDT principles, rules and applications, as well as the new Y14,5-2009 symbology. Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of GD&T techniques but also the ability to apply these techniques to their product line.

James D. Meadows--ASME Sr. Level GDTP, author of 15 GD&T textbooks, an active member of 12 ASME/ANSI/ISO committees, a dynamic communicator, and has been a full-time GD&T trainer/consultant for 25+ years. Clients include private sector industries, universities, ASME and the government/government contractors. Go to www.geotolmeadows.com under 'Public Workshops' for more course and registration details or call (615) 824-8644.

GD&T and Tolerance Analysis - Public Workshops

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:58:07 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ December 5-9, 2011
Bevill Conference Center, Huntsville, AL.
Courses are 2 ½ days each—take one or both.
GD&T [per the ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 standards and the differences between them] and TOLERANCE STACK-UP ANALYSIS. Both courses presented by GDT 'expert' and author James D. Meadows. Discounts available for multiple registrations and govt. employees and contractors.

1)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (per ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 and the differences between them)
December 5-7, 2011
An introductory, but comprehensive, applications-based training program for all technical personnel who interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This course covers GDT principles, rules and applications, as well as the new Y14,5-2009 symbology. Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of GD&T techniques but also, through the use of lectures, discussion, case histories and application problems, the ability to apply these techniques to their product line.

2)Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis. December 5-7, 2011
Participants will be trained to apply tolerance stack-up analysis techniques, from the very simple to more complex situations. Both plus and minus and geometrically toleranced assemblies will be examined and stack-up analysis taught and practiced on each. Some concepts taught: loop analysis, number charting, virtual condition, resultant condition, inner/outer boundaries, minimum airspace, maximum wall thickness, maximum interference, minimum and maximum overall dimensions, fixed and floating fastener assembly conditions, projected tolerance zones, the logic of stack-up analysis, statistical tolerancing, etc. Learn a system of logic and mathematics to analyze tolerances; Calculate statistical tolerance using a variety of methods and learn how to re-integrate these tolerances back into the assembly's details, etc.

James D. Meadows--ASME Sr. Level GDTP, author of 15 textbooks on GD&T and related topics (many best-selling), an active member of 12 ASME/ANSI/ISO committees that write the standards for US/international communities, a dynamic communicator, and has been a full-time GD&T trainer/consultant for 25+ years. Clients include private sector industries, universities, ASME and the government/government contractors. Go to www.geotolmeadows.com under 'Public Workshops' for details or call (615) 824-8644. Generous discounts available for multiple registrations and govt. employees and contractors.

Engrg. Training Public Workshops (for design, manufacturing and quality personnel):

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:19:54 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ December 5-9, 2011, Huntsville, AL. Courses are 2 ½ days each—take one or both: GD&T [per the ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 standards and the differences between them] and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis. Both courses presented by GDT 'expert' James D. Meadows.

(GD&T) GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING [per ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 and the differences between them] ....December 5-7, 2011
An introductory, but comprehensive, applications-based training program for all technical personnel who interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This course covers GD&T principles, rules and applications, as well as the new Y14,5-2009 symbology. Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of GD&T techniques but also, through the use of lectures, discussion, case histories and application problems, the ability to apply these techniques to their product line.
This course shows how to interpret design drawings and CAD representation of product definitions that use the ASME Y14.5-2009 and 1994 standards. It also explains step-by-step procedures to apply the Y14.5 practices and allow dimensioning and tolerancing professionals to express their design requirements more clearly. This course allows participants the opportunity to learn and apply techniques in datum selection and tolerancing optimization. It introduces techniques in calculating more producible tolerances, choosing practical datum structures and then shows how to measure each requirement. Do's and don'ts of proper tolerancing are taught and reinforced by showing how they apply to realistic assembly tolerancing conditions.

TOLERANCE STACK-UP ANALYSIS ....December 7-9, 2011
Participants will be trained to apply tolerance stack-up analysis techniques, from the very simple to more complex situations. Both plus and minus and geometrically toleranced assemblies will be examined and stack-up analysis taught and practiced on each. Some concepts taught: loop analysis, number charting, virtual condition, resultant condition, inner/outer boundaries, minimum airspace, maximum wall thickness, maximum interference, minimum and maximum overall dimensions, fixed and floating fastener assembly conditions, projected tolerance zones, the logic of stack-up analysis, statistical tolerancing, etc.
Participants will be able to: Calculate minimum and maximum wall thickness, airspaces and interferences for assemblies; Create loop analysis/circuit diagrams for tolerance stack-up analysis for both plus and minus toleranced dimensions and geometric tolerances; Create both simple and complex number charts for stack-up analysis using a variety of geometric tolerances, basic dimensions, resultant conditions, virtual conditions and plus and minus toleranced dimensions; Do tolerance stack-up analysis for floating fastener situations for clearance holes, screws and shafts; Do tolerance stack-up analysis for fixed fastener situations; Calculate minimum and maximum gaps for assemblies that use a variety of datum structures; Learn a system of logic and mathematics to analyze tolerances; Calculate the effects of angular stack-up using trigonometry and proportions; Calculate statistical tolerance using a variety of methods and learn how to re-integrate these tolerances back into the assembly's details.

James D. Meadows--ASME Sr. Level GDTP, author of 15 textbooks on GD&T and related topics (many best-selling), an active member of 12 ASME/ANSI/ISO committees that write the standards for US/international communities, a dynamic communicator, and has been a full-time GD&T trainer/consultant for 25+ years. Clients include private sector industries, universities, ASME and the government/government contractors. Go to www.geotolmeadows.com under 'Public Workshops' for details or call (615) 824-8644. Generous discounts available for multiple registrations and govt. employees and contractors.

Mountz Adds New Features to the EZ-TorQ II Torque Tester

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:16:05 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/Mountz, Inc. adds new features to the EZ-TorQ II torque tester. Listening to the feedback from customers, Mountz added the "First Peak" operating mode as well as a new low-pass filter settings to the operating systems of the EZ-TorQ II. The easy-to-use digital torque tester is ideal for all small hand torque and non-impacting torque power tools. The small size and portability of the torque tester makes it ideal for checking torque tools on production floor daily or weekly to ensure the tools aren't falling out of calibration. The concept of torque validation is a central theme in every successful quality assurance program.

Small torque tools go out of calibration with use. To maintain consistent accuracy, small torque tools must be checked periodically for wear or defective parts. A small power or hand torque tool is a measuring tool that must be properly calibrated and maintained.

As a torque controlling, monitoring and documentation solution, the EZ-TorQ II enables operators and engineers to ensure product quality, safety and reliability promptly on the production floor. The EZ-TorQ II can calibrate hand torque screwdrivers and wrenches as well as power tools to avoid over tightening problems such as stripped fasteners and parts, under or over torque tightening problems, which can increase liability and risk of recall.

A regular torque tool calibration and re-calibration guarantees the operator repeatable accuracy and adherence to international standards. Torque testing also ensures torque equipment is operating to peak performance and can highlight potential tooling problems before they arise perhaps due to tool wear or broken components.

New First Peak Operating Mode:
The display of the EZ-TorQ II holds the first detected torque peak applied. Once peak is detected,the torque tester's display will show the torque value. If a second peak is detected then it will be display it as well in a secondary display window.

The function of this mode is primarily used for testing and calibrating click type mechanical torque wrenches. The EZ-TorQ II captures the point where the wrench first clicks. As additional force is applied a secondary torque is displayed. This mode may be used for operator training on the correct use of operating a click wrench. Always apply torque smoothly to avoid false first peak readings.

New Filters Settings:
The EZ-TorQ II product utilizes hardware level low pass filters prior to A/D conversion and software averaging to clean the main signal and remove undesired frequency signals, which may be a result of noise that can occur during dynamic motion. The three new filter settings that are provided with the torque analyzer are: Pan-Pacific (130Hz), Mountz (170Hz) and ISO (500Hz).

Mountz is offering customers that own the popular EZ-TorQ II digital torque tester the ability to upgrade their unit by sending in it into a Mountz service center. A small investment to upgrade the torque tester to the current operating system for customers can extend the life of their EZ- TorrQ II unit.

Effective use of a torque analyzer is a fast and reliable method of calibrating torque tools to their proper settings or verifying the setting is still valid. The EZ-TorQ II can be used for quick tests on the line or in the lab to determine whether torque tools are holding a given setting. The EZ-TorQ II digital torque tester is a laboratory grade instrument designed for testing and monitoring torque applications and is commonly used for quality control, R&D and calibration applications.

Controlling torque is essential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. The failure of a three-cent fastener that isn't properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent failures. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. Using a quality torque tester has become increasingly important for many companies to ensure that proper torque is being applied and maintains gauge requirements associated with the ISO 9001 Quality Standard.

Glacier Computer Launches New 8" Rugged Tablet

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:59:14 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/New Milford, CT - September 22, 2011 -- Glacier Computer, a leading developer of rugged industrial computing solutions announced today the availability of the T508 - 8 inch rugged tablet to their existing product line of vehicle & fixed mount terminals, handhelds, and wearable rugged computers. "The T508 tablet is suitable for in-vehicle installation and provides a rugged portable solution for field service technicians." said Ron D'Ambrosio, CEO, Glacier Computer. "Service professionals, utility workers, repair technicians want durable tablets that are easy to use both inside and outside vehicles and the T508 is a great choice."

The T508 offers a sunlight readable 8 inch touchscreen and is drop tested six feet to concrete. Data collection features include a camera, RFID and 2D barcode scanner. Communication is easy with 802.11 b/g/n and GOBI 3000 3G module. The T508 is powered by the Intel(R) Atom™ processor and comes standard with Windows(R) XP/Win 7.

The new Glacier line of rugged tablets provides portable desktop computing both inside and outside the four walls. Meeting the needs of the mobile workforce is easy with grip and go handles, vibration and shock tested, and both desktop and vehicle cradles.

About Glacier Computer

Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners, and focused customer service. Glacier employees are committed to and share in the mutual success of our business, partners, and customers. For more information about Glacier Computer's other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 219.

Product or service trademarks mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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MSTAR enters the arena of NAGRA On-Chip Security (NOCS) certified Chipsets

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:05:05 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Hsinchu, September16, 2011 -- MStar Semiconductor, the worldwide leader of TV solutions, confirms it has just passed NAGRA chipset certification and provides now a NOCS 1.2-ready solution.

"Working with NAGRA, the world's leading provider of advanced security and multiscreen user experience solutions, was a great challenge for us, the level of security and expertise required was extremely high, but we did it, and we are quite proud of this achievement. This certification and the first productions confirmed that MStar strengths and leadership are not only focused on TV solutions and Free-to-Air STBs but also on an operator's business with secure and cost effective solutions," said Philippe Notton, DTV marketing director. "The combination of MStar's state-of-the-art expertise in terms of broadband TV and MStar's broadcast Pay-TV STB will be the key to MStar's forthcoming STB growth."

This solution is available now for mass production, and is already deployed and suitable for Standard and High Definition Set-Top Boxes, as well as for IP, Cable, Terrestrial and Satellite networks.

About MStar

MStar Semiconductor, Inc. is recognized as the leader in silicon solutions for Digital TV and other high volume consumer products including STB, and Mobile Phone. MStar solutions enable leading TV manufacturers to quickly produce market leading products. MStar is Headquartered in Hsinchu Taiwan with marketing in Europe and has development offices across the world. MStar Semiconductor is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (3697.TW).

For more information, please visit www.mstarsemi.com or contact@mstar-europe.com.

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Torque Limiting Torque Screwdrivers by Mountz Inc.

Tue, 24 May 2011 22:33:20 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ The TLS is a pre-set torque screwdriver that's ideal for production applications where over-torque conditions are not tolerated. Built with a cam-over design, the accurate TLS torque screwdriver prevents a fastener or bolt from being over-torqued. The design action of the cam-over torque screwdriver is such that when the tool reaches its pre-set torque value the mechanism disengages from the drive thus limiting the torque applied. Designed for variety of industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, medical, and packaging, the Mountz Inc. TLS torque screwdriver ensures proper torque control.

A pre-set torque screwdriver is similar to a person setting an alarm clock to signal the achievement of a selected time. The torque screwdriver is pre-set to the required torque value of the application and then the tool signals the operator when torque is achieved.

Built with a cam-over design, the accurate TLS torque screwdriver prevents a fastener or bolt from being over-torqued. The design action of the torque limiting screwdrivers is such that when the tool reaches its set torque value the mechanism disengages from the drive thus limiting the torque applied. Inside the screwdriver, a precision radial ball clutch "slips-free" when the set torque is reached preventing over-torquing. Also, the thrust bearings insure that the torque setting is independent of any end load applied by the operator.

Designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the accuracy and repeatability requirements of ISO6789: 2003, Mountz offers various TLS torque screwdriver models that range from 0.7 ozf.in to 120 lbf.in. Featuring a tamper-proof internal adjustment, the torque screwdrivers have no external adjustment scale and must be preset using a torque tester.

Mountz also offers the TLS torque screwdrivers in clean room configuration. The clean room screwdrivers are manufactured to comply with Class 100 Clean Room standards and are polished and sealed with a PTFE impregnated anodized coating that creates a tool nearly 40 times as clean as "off the shelf" torque tools.

Controlling torque is essential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. The failure of a three-cent fastener that isn't properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent failures. Fasteners that are insufficiently fastened can vibrate loose and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. The cam-over philosophy of each Mountz torque screwdriver prevents operators from influencing the torque output when tightening fasteners.

New Torque Tool Selector & Torque Converter Calculator Added to mountztorque.com

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:18:47 +0000

Mountz, Inc - the torque tool specialists adds two new engineer resources to its website, www.mountztorque.com. These new web applications, the "Torque Tool Selector" and the "Torque Converter Calculator," provide users with valuable information to help improve job performance and productivity.

Easy to navigate, the "Torque Tool Selector" helps engineers narrow a selection of torque tools to fit his or her application. It customizes the search based on user interaction and input. By answering a small set of questions about how the torque tool will be used, the user is presented a customized list that meets their criteria. Then the Selector offers further filtering options, like the range of torque for the application, how the torque will be applied and other unique tool options, helping users save time to reach the best choices that fit their criteria. The user can define how narrow they wish the search to be within the Selector, and the end result is a self-defined list with easy access to torque tool descriptions, specs and resources.

Torque Control is more than simply taking a hand or power tool and tightening a fastener or bolt. The "Torque Tool Selector" will educate engineers and assist them in selecting the proper tool for the application. Controlling torque is essential for companies to ensure that their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised.

The "Torque Converter Calculator" allows users to quickly convert torque measurement units. The APP can be used for all three international measuring systems - American (Imperial), Metric and International Standard (S.I.). Reducing the time to manually calculate a torque conversion, an engineer simply enters the value to convert and clicks the "convert" button. The APP displays the torque value in each international measurement system by units. Engineers can bookmark "Torque Converter Calculator" web page and can easily access it anytime, anywhere with an Internet connection.

The failure of a three-cent fastener that isn't properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent failures. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. Using quality torque tools has become increasingly important for many companies to ensure that proper torque is being applied and maintains gauge requirements associated with the ISO 9001 Quality Standard.

Solzon Corporation Becomes DT Research Distributor

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:47:42 +0000

Solzon to Sell and Support DT Research Industrial Solutions

Chelmsford, MA - October 20, 2010 - Solzon Corporation, a leading provider of data mobility solutions and services, announces a distribution agreement with DT Research of San Jose, CA. Solzon will add the DT Research line of embedded computing systems including Mobile Tablets, Digital Signage, and Integrated LCD Systems.

Solzon currently sells and supports an array of data collection hardware including forklift computers, rugged tablets and laptops, handheld computers and bar code printers. The DT Research distributorship adds a line of attractively priced rugged tablets that cater to the demands of the mobile workforce. In addition, the DT Research Handheld POS and Integrated LCD line give Solzon customers a large selection of versatile computing platforms for every area of their operation.

"DT Research is a dynamic organization with a vast line of data collection and mobility hardware solutions," state Brian Kolek, President and CTO of Solzon. "We're excited about this partnership and the breadth of additional product options we're now able to offer our customers," says Kolek.

Solzon wireless, RFID, and mobility solutions will operate seamlessly on the DT Research line of Windows-based systems.

About Solzon Corporation

Solzon Corporation is a technology integration consulting firm focused on providing customers with enterprise mobility inside and outside the four walls of their business. Utilizing technologies such as mobile computing, advanced data capture, RFID, wireless networks and network security, Solzon provides solutions that impact the bottom line including worker mobility, inventory tracking, asset management, field mobility and warehouse automation. Since 1995 Solzon has specialized in providing integrated turnkey business automation solutions that improve worker/process efficiency, increase data accuracy, and reduce manual processes. For more information about Solzon Corporation please contact John Geary at 978-467-1812, email jgeary@solzon.com or visit www.solzon.com.

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Introducing the NF-Series Brushless Electric Torque Screwdrivers

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:30:28 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ San Jose, Calif., - Mountz, Inc. introduces the NF-Series, a new line of brushless electric torque screwdrivers as the premier assembly tool in the Mountz E-DRIV brand of power tool products. Designed for high production environments, the E-DRIV NF-Series feature a high performance brushless motor design that provides durability and reduces the standard maintenance costs for electric screwdrivers. Additionally, costly mechanical micro switches have been eliminated in the NF series in favor of non-contact magnetic sensors.

In addition to lower maintenance costs, the NF tool is ESD certified, ensuring less than 1 Ohm at the bit tip. ESD management in power tools ensures product quality, cost savings and a reduction in overall ESD failures. Manufacturing engineers involved with microelectronic products are aware of the importance of controlling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) failures. Lapses in preventing the occurrence of electrostatic discharge can affect production yields, manufacturing costs, product quality, product reliability, reputation and profitability.

Static damage to electronic components can be realized as catastrophic or latent failures. Catastrophic failures are easier to detect and resolve. With this type of failure the part is "dead" and will not function. It may be costly to repair but is easy to manage. With latent failures the problem is much worse as the failure may not be detected in testing but is a "time bomb" waiting to happen. Since this product will get into the field and cause intermittent problems or failure in the field, it can be a much more costly problem.

The NF-Series features an Over Heat Protection (OHP) and Over Current Protection (OCP) that protects the electric screwdriver from damage or malfunction. The temperature detection powers down the unit and resets automatically when unit restores to acceptable levels. The NF-Series is designed with a LED display that signals the tool's status for the operator to clearly view.

The benefits of the versatile NF-Series are available in three styles for a variety of assembly applications.

The different styles of the brushless electric screwdrivers provide manufacturers flexibility and ability to select the proper tool for their application. The standard NF-Series models are available in "Push-to-Start" or "Lever-Start" configuration with various models covering a torque range of 2.6 to 39 inch-pounds. The power tool features a built-in adjustable speed control, which allows an operator the ability to adjust the RPM directly on the tool.

Mountz offers a NF-Series "Plus" model that features a selectable Double Hit Mode for soft joint applications and a selectable Soft Start mode. When an electric screwdriver runs down a fastener and the tool clutches off once the preset torque is achieved there can be some joint relaxation that can occur. Joint relaxation is caused by the surface of part(s) embedding or by "soft parts" such as gaskets, plastics or spongy material, which collapses under the clamping force created in a torque condition. The clutch of the NF-Series "Plus" electric screwdriver works twice at the set torque under the "Double Hit" mode. The Double Hit will increase the repeatability accuracy at the target torque by double-checking. The "Soft Start" mode is for applications that require the power tool to slowly ramp-up to its operating speed, perfect for plastic or sensitive applications. There are 3 different time settings for the Soft Start mode, which are (0.2, 0.4 & 0.6 seconds).

There is an additional "Time Control and Auto Reverse" model that allows the operator the ability to set the start, stop and operating direction of the brushless electric screwdriver. This power tool model is ideal for installation of helically wound inserts, light tapping or gauging applications.

Controlling torque is quintessential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. The failure of a three-cent fastener that isn't properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent failures. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. Mountz electric torque screwdrivers are designed for precision torque control and have become the state-of-the-art in innovative assembly. Using a quality electric screwdriver has become increasingly important for many companies to ensure that proper torque is being applied and maintains gauge requirements associated with the ISO 9001 Quality Standard.

Ion Torrent Extending Ion PGM Sequencer Grant Program to Europe

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:46:31 +0000

Guilford, CT, and San Francisco, June 11, 2010 -- Ion Torrent today announced that it is extending its Ion PGM Sequencer Grant Program to Europe, and will award two sequencers to scientists there in the second half of 2010. This spring Ion Torrent received hundreds of grant proposals from scientists in North America, and in April two winners were each awarded an Ion PGM sequencer.

See the Ion PGM sequencer in person at the ESHG Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 12-15, at booth B328.

Two grants will be awarded to European scientists under the program. The Dr. James Watson Healthcare Grant will be awarded to the outstanding proposal that addresses human health, in recognition of Dr. Watson's interest in healthcare issues. The Dr. Gordon Moore Environment Grant will be awarded to the outstanding proposal that addresses environmental, ecological or evolutionary issues, areas of study that the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation have long supported.

As part of their grant, each of the winning scientists will receive a perpetual license to the DNASTAR(R) SeqMan NGen assembly software and the CLC bio Genomics Workbench bioinformatics software.

The Ion PGM Sequencer Grant Program is designed to foster the development of new applications that leverage the Ion PGM sequencer's unprecedented speed, scalability and low cost. Under the program, applicants fill out a simple grant form-a few hundred words-describing the experiment they would do with an Ion PGM sequencer. The applicants' goal should be to address a problem that was intractable using previous technologies.

The ideal application should:

* Take advantage of the Ion PGM sequencer's ability to do runs in one to two hours
* Take advantage of the Ion PGM sequencer's accessibility: its push-button simplicity, small footprint (about the size of a desktop printer) and affordability (approximately €50,000 for the instrument, €500 per chip)
* Focus on applications that most benefit from a few million reads of 100 to 200 bases
* Enable a significant adoption of Ion semiconductor sequencing technology
* Lead to an ongoing application of Ion Torrent TechnologyTM with a significant societal benefit, such as expanding our understanding of the genetic causes and molecular basis of disease or addressing critical environmental, ecological or evolutionary issues.

The application window will close on Sept. 15, and the Ion PGM sequencer will be delivered to the winners when Ion Torrent officially launches the product in 2010. The first 50 applicants will receive a free Ion Torrent T-shirt.

The grant submissions will be judged on the merit of their ideas. The judges for the competition are Ion Torrent Founder, Chairman and CEO Dr. Jonathan Rothberg, Dr. Mathias Uhlen, Dr. George Church and the Dr. Svante Paabo laboratory.

To apply, go to: http://www.iontorrent.com/grant-program

About Ion Torrent
Ion Torrent has developed a DNA sequencing system that directly translates chemical signals (A, C, G, T) into digital information (0, 1) on a semiconductor chip. The result is a sequencing system that is simpler, faster, less expensive and more scalable than any other technology available. Because Ion Torrent produces its proprietary semiconductor chips in standard CMOS factories, it leverages the $1 trillion investment that has been made in the semiconductor industry. Ion Torrent uniquely and directly benefits from four decades of exponential improvement in semiconductor technology, expressed as Moore's Law. Ion Torrent will launch the Ion Personal Genome Machine sequencer in 2010. Ion Torrent was founded in August 2007 by Dr. Jonathan M. Rothberg, who pioneered high-speed, massively parallel DNA sequencing. Ion Torrent is based in Guilford, Connecticut, with an office in South San Francisco. For more information about Ion Torrent, visit www.iontorrent.com.

CONTACT
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wconard@iontorrent.com

Source: Ion Torrent

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