ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Transportation Industry ProductsThomasNet Industrial Newsroom is a service of ThomasNet.comCeramic Sensors target constructionagricultural vehicles.- June 26, 2008 Withstanding high shock, EMC, and vibration environments, 40 g ceramic capacitive pressure sensors are suited for high-volume OEM applications in construction and agricultural vehicle market. Temperature-compensated sensors, enclosed in brass housing, operate from -30&176; to +100&176;C and are accurate to &177;1% FS including linearity, repeatability, and hysteresis. Powered by regulated 5.0 Vdc power supply, rugged units are available in pressure ranges of 0-15 to 0-500 psia. This story is...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546109 Angular Rate, Acceleration Sensor suits automotive systems.- June 26, 2008 Suited for vehicular active-safety systems, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) can simultaneously detect angular-rate and acceleration along multiple axes. Solid-state MEMS gyroscopes, accelerometers, CAN interface, power conditioning, and MCU are incorporated into one package and configured to meet requirements of any OEM or Tier 1 supplier. Solution performs in under-hood installations up to 125&176;C and offers fully compensated &177;300 dps range. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546114 Flight Simulator provides high-fidelity A320 environment.- June 26, 2008 Suited for pilots training at all levels from B to D, A320 FFS X(TM) includes visual cue feature that offers options for HDTV-resolution projectors with front or back resolution, image generators, and collimated minimum 40 x 180 in. or more field-of-view visual display system. Able to stand alone in building, system also provides cockpit layout and structure, ground handling, AC systems, flight controls, forces, sound cue, navigation, weather, and air traffic control. This story is related to...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545751 Sonar System facilitates dual frequency switching.- June 25, 2008 At 900 kHz plus 2.25 MHz, DF900-2250 dual-frequency multibeam imaging sonar delivers capabilities for target detection, homing, and target identification - even in zero-visibility conditions. System combines power of P900 navigation sonar with identification capabilities of 2.25 MHz sonar head in one package. Offering 45&176; x 20&176; field of view, 900 kHz and 2.25 MHz heads have respective max ranges of 180 and 15 ft and resolutions of 1 and 0.4 in. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545654 Acoustic Sensors are suited for use in automotive testing.- June 24, 2008 PCB&174; array microphones, with integral preamplifier, provide multi-channel measurements and operate from same constant current source required for ICP&174; accelerometers, allowing use of both in same test. Acoustic sensors offer TEDS-compatible option, promoting channel count capability and traceability as well as conformance with IEEE 1451.1 standard. Functionality covers range of automotive testing applications. This story is related to the following:Sensors, Monitors and Transducers...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546021 Mobile Shredding Truck has payload capacity of 6,250 lb.- June 19, 2008 With throughput rate of 2,800-3,000 lbhr, MDS-15GT features compact design that allows for maneuverability on narrow streets and crowded urban locations. It features cast aluminum ST-15H shredder which is equipped with Gripper Tipper bin tunnel loading system, hub knives, high strength alloy shafts, custom cleaning fingers, and vibrating feed hopper. Unit has angled compactor design and moving floor unloading system to ensure rapid discharge of shredded material. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817770 GPS Tracking System provides real-time operation.- June 17, 2008 Utilizing UHF frequencies, M7 GPS Transponder, and RavTrack PC(TM) AVL software, RavTrack(TM) AVL provides update rates up to 20sec and latency of less than 1 sec from reading to display. Users can track vehicles, people, or assets over tens to hundreds of square miles. Since system does not use GPRS or any public wireless network, it will work even when public networks fail. RavTrack allows all M7 GPS transponders to not only transmit position, but also receive position and status from other...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545723 Membrane Switches are custom designed to suit application.- June 16, 2008 Custom membrane and thin film switches are intended for medical and electronic devices as well as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. Available in range of products, from 3D rubberized keypads to 2D thin film switches, with options for complex circuitry, components, lighting, and tactile feedback, they switches offer solution for harsh environments, EMIRFIESD shielding, prototyping, high use, and aesthetic requirements. This story is related to the following:Transportation...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817694 Tape Layer suits composite production and part conversion.- June 9, 2008 Designed for aircraftaerospace industry, CHARGER(TM) Series of automated small flat tape layers with bed-type configuration are used in production of long narrow flat parts, nested multi-part laminates, and drape-formed skins. Enabling transition from metal to composite structures and from hand lay-up to automated tape lay-up, it features CM100 computer control. Tape layer produces laminates up to 47 in. wide on standard width machine and up to 100 in. wide on wide version platform. This story..http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817572 Circular Connectors withstand temperatures to 800&176;C.- June 6, 2008 Complying with European CENTS 45545 standards governing railway fire safety, VEAM CIR Series has exposure period of at least 15 minutes at ISO 834-1 heating curve, where maximum temperature is 800&176;C. Featuring stainless steel shell and ceramic insulation, units come with 35 size 12 poles at 40 A. Silicon rubber grommet ensures sealing, while contacts with metallic retention clip provide high integrity contact that does not release under extreme shock and vibration conditions. This story is..http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817462 |