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Merlin 300, a two-axis video measurement system, reportedly allows users to virtually "plug and play." By offering the video image solution to measuring parts, the system is said to increase accuracy and repeatability by removing the potential for operator error. Includes a Quadra-Chek 300 video microprocessor with touch-screen technology, including Video Edge Detection. Said to be ideal for batch routines or measurement of form features. Allows operators to benefit from a contrast teach facility. Is equipped with the capabilities for automated point data capture with full PC connectivity. Also includes high numerical aperture objective lenses, dimmable LED surface and sub-stage illumination.

Vision Engineering, www.visioneng.com

CircuitSpaceTM 2.1 is a design automation tool for PCB component placement. Uses patented auto-clustering, intelligent design reuse and replicated layout. Reportedly shortens design cycle timelines by weeks and improves communication between design teams. Other features are said to include AutoClustering; concurrent layout development project-wide; template generation for global library use across divisions; template usage with and without etch; automated layout reference designator propagation; advanced sustaining engineering and ECO process, and automated change report between layout designs.

DesignAdvance Systems, Inc., www.designadvance.com

The model MV-0180-PNM needle valve has been designed with a low-density plastic wetted chamber, so that the anaerobic resin does not come into contact with the metal body of the valve. Material is fed under pressure to the valve directly from its packaged container; the container bottle can be placed in an air pressure reservoir, top ported to the valve. An air pulse is delivered from a valve controller that actuates a solenoid attached to the needle seal, allowing the fluid to flow. When the air pulse is removed, a forward action spring returns the needle and closes the seal, shutting off the fluid. A 4-way air control can be connected to eliminate the reliance on spring pressure. Includes a stroke adjuster for final tuning of shot size.

I&J Fisnar Inc., www.ijfisnar.com

The Omano microscope was configured for chip inspection purposes around a 3344T trinocular stereo microscope with a 1.3 mega pixel eyepiece camera: the Omano CAM 13. The microscope has both 10x and 20x wide-field eyepieces, and a 7.5x-45x zoom range, which doubles with the 2.0x Barlow Lens or 20X wide-field eyepieces. The system is being offered for $1,068.00 to ERAI members.

ERAI, www.erai.com

The Microscope Store, www.themicroscopestore.com

The PhotonicFlow System is reportedly the first complete, functional lab-on-a-chip system. Is comprised of a multiwell chip, a handheld device controller and readout software. Combines printed semiconductors with various lab-on-chip technologies. Uses handheld device controller for electronic readout of the signals from the photodetector and readout software.

Bioident, www.bioident.com

Flotherm Version 7 electronics thermal analysis software features a response surface optimization capability. Fits a 3D surface to the entire design space. Automatically creates and runs the required number of simulations to explore the entire design space. Generates a "response surface" showing the value of the design goals for all the combinations of variables run. Said to have better design insight and intuition; rapid determination of which design parameters are crucial, and instant assessment of the effects of manufacturing variations. Applications include heat sink design; PCB component placement; fan/blower selection and the location of vents. Has the ability to embed arbitrary conductive thermal resistor networks within the overall fluid dynamics simulation. Includes a SmartPart that models heat pipes accurately and the ability to import 2D DXF files and extrude them directly into 3D shapes.

Flomerics, www.flomerics.com