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Sponsor: National Instruments January 12, 2010 | Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen

Fundamentals of Robotics >>

Learn about how the next generation of embedded technologies, using graphical system design, is helping roboticists design, prototype and deploy sophisticated robotic architectures. View white paper.

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Design it right the first time with Virtual Prototyping >>

NI SoftMotion for SolidWorks enables mechanical and control engineers to collaborate and gives them a way to assess the operation of moving parts and visualize realistic machine operations. View the tutorial

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Simplify Advanced Motion Control >>

The new LabVIEW NI SoftMotion module and C Series motion modules combine the ease of use and I/O capabilities of NI LabVIEW graphical programming with the customization benefits of FPGA-based CompactRIO hardware, expanding connectivity to hundreds of servo and stepper drives from NI and third vendors. View tutorial.

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Mechtronics Technical Library >>

Explore the mechatronics resources from NI. View example programs for each of the mechatronics focus areas, such as mechanical or control design and simulation, sensing and signal conditioning, motors and actuators, or digital signal processing

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Design Guide: Build Better Machines, Faster >>

Download this comprehensive machine design guide to learn step-by-step best practices for designing your next machine.

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Featured Product

Wireless Monitor Changes Economics

As the latest expansion of the vendor’s Smart Wireless family, the Fisher 4320 wireless position monitor is a linkage-less device that uses WirelessHart communications to provide accurate position feedback. The 4320 monitors equipment such as valves, regulators, louvers, displacement and float level sensors, and relief valves in standard and hazardous area locations. With its patented non-contacting rotary and linear monitoring, the 4320 is adaptable to almost anything for which a percent of span is desired... Read more


PRODUCT WORLD HIGHLIGHTS

Read Marks at Any Distance

The QX Hawk is billed as the world’s first barcode imager to be fully integrated with liquid lens technology, enabling full flexibility to read any mark at any distance and speed in any environment. The QX Hawk imager easily reads any barcode or 2D symbol, including challenging 2D direct part marks (DPM), within seconds of installation, says the vendor. The compact, high-performance imager uses the vendor’s latest decoding technology to read any mark at distances from 50mm to 500mm and beyond, from a high density 3.3mil Data Matrix to a very large linear code to a low-contrast DPM. The QX Hawk includes visible LED indicators, targeting laser pattern, “good read” green flash, and an EZ button designed to make set-up easy... Read more

PEEK-bodied 12mm pH Sensors

The new Foxboro brand PH12 Series is a family of high-performance, disposable pH sensors in the widely used 12mm form factor that includes the process industry’s first polyetheretherketone (PEEK) bodied sensor, making it the most durable 12mm pH sensor available anywhere, according to the vendor. The PH12 family of electrochemical sensors also features advanced diagnostics, fast response, long life and high accuracy and stability... Read more

Overcome Level Detection Challenges

The PT4500 and PT4510 submersible pressure transmitters are optimized for detecting the level of water or other media with similar density in challenging industrial environments, including wastewater and irrigation systems, as well as tanks containing liquids such as gas and diesel... Read more

Compact, Versatile Safety Controller

A single PSR-Trisafe safety controller can monitor up to 20 safety input signals, ranging from emergency stops to safety doors.The slim, 67.5mm controller also provides four safety category 4 outputs, as well as outputs for a test pulse, alarm (aux) and ground switching. Configuration using the “Safe Configure” software package requires no programming knowledge... Read more

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