Sensor Products Inc. has released its Pressurex product, a tactile pressure indicating sensor film that maps and measures pressure distribution and magnitude between contacting surfaces.

The product reportedly measures pressure from 2 - 43,200 PSI (0.14 - 3,000 kg/cm2) and is available in seven pressure ranges. When placed between two contacting or mating surfaces, it permanently changes color, with the color change directly proportional to the pressure applied. Precise pressure magnitude is determined by comparing the resultant color intensity to a color correlation chart similar to Litmus paper. The company claims tht no training or instrumentation is required.

The company also states that the product can be used for analyzing contact uniformity in PCB assemblies and wafer fabrication, to verify flatness and reveal lamination press problems caused by inconsistent bonding pressures. It can also evaluate load distribution, revealing overloaded connector contacts, standoffs, and component solder joints.

www.sensorprod.com

Zuken’s E.series 2008 allows users to determine software feature enhancements, according to the company.

Improvements include the economizing of tasks that previously required multiple commands that are now done with the press of one button or automatically, and improved multi-user capabilities, with the introduction of hierarchical control for complex product design, as well as the embedding of files as an external documents within the design.

E.cable caters to the automotive, aerospace and military cable and wire harness producers, and claims higher reliability earlier in the design cycle, the support of industry design and legislative requirements, and the easy placement of inliners in automotive connections.

www.zuken.com/e3

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Newark has increased its range of products and online technical resources to help design engineers to develop energy efficient products.

2,500 new products have been added to the distributor's energy efficiency product line from manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, Maxim, International Rectifier and Analog Devices. The additions include power management components and modules, microcontrollers, switching devices and thermal management products, low power solid state illumination products and circuit protection components.

Designers will find detailed technical information on components in an online guide entitled, "Energy Solutions for Electronic Designers" at www.newark.com/energy.  The website also offers an interactive catalog for easy browsing and buying.

"Energy efficiency is a key element of sustainable product design," comments Paul Buckley, Senior VP Product and Supplier Management, Newark. "Our in-depth focus on energy this quarter makes it easier for design engineers to incorporate maximum efficiency into their designs by providing them with both the latest technology products and critical information."

www.newark.com/energy