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The pulse of progress
Large, sharp pulses of electricity have multiple applications – and that list is expanding, as Tom Shelley reports
 13/11/2007 

Super labels show material advantage
Advanced materials technologies have dramatically transformed the humble label, says Tom Shelley
 13/11/2007 

Fitting in more connections
More electrical interconnections can be fitted into a small space thanks to two innovations from PCB edge connector manufacturer In2Connect
 13/11/2007 

Dazzling future on display
Tom Shelley reports on how walls, ceilings and floors are being transformed into giant full-colour, real-time displays
 24/09/2007 

Solid harness keeps wires protected
A ‘single component’ wiring harness, which embeds its contents within a composite shell, offers improved protection in cars and planes. Lou Reade reports
 22/02/2007 

Power chips "can kill all engines"
Tom Shelley reports on the imminent commercialisation of a solid-state technology set to revolutionise the direct conversion of heat to electricity
 16/01/2007 

Clip-on protection is hydrodynamic
A one-piece plastic extrusion can be opened out to allow the introduction of a rope of cable and then re-zipped to close it
 16/01/2007 

Chemical modification removes defects from LCDs
Dean Palmer reports on a new method for vertically aligning liquid crystal molecules that could lead to lower cost, simplified, flexible displays
 16/11/2006 

Organic LEDs go white with success
Tom Shelley reports on the latest development in advanced materials for displays and lighting
 12/07/2006 

Guard connections made at light speed
Tom Shelley reports on a Category 4 machine safety system that is remarkably quick and easy to install
 11/05/2006 

Polymers offer improved EMI shielding and design freedom
Two new thermoplastic shielding materials have been developed that achieve new levels of EMI shielding and electrical conductivity.
 10/05/2006 

Connectors transparent for visual verification
Tom Shelley reports on a new range of miniature plug connectors with a unusual capability
 10/05/2006 

Modular design slashes cabinet installation times
Dean Palmer talks to the founder of a German manufacturing company about its unique, modular approach to designing cabinet hardware
 07/03/2006 

Novel polymer cable carrier is low cost and quiet
Dean Palmer travelled to Germany to take a look at some of the latest advancements in reinforced plastic cable carrier technology
 06/03/2006 

Low cost communicator anticipates trouble
Tom Shelley reports on a small clip on module that turns an overload trip into a sophisticated monitoring device
 09/02/2006 

Flexible power supply allows versatile testing
Tom Shelley reports on a power supply specifically configured for pre-compliance testing of drives and other electrical systems
 08/12/2005 

  Choke plus transformer saves and improves power
Tom Shelley reports on an inexpensive device that both reduces electricity bills and improves power quality
 11/11/2005 

Thyristor controller reduces harmonics
Dean Palmer reports on a unique power control technology for voltage, current or power regulation that reduces harmonics and provides a smoother proce
 16/09/2005 

Rugged cases protect equipment from knocks and bumps
Dean Palmer reports on a range of innovative cases that guarantee to protect high value electronics, measurement equipment and instrumentation from damage
 03/08/2005 

Flexible polymer makes thinner cables
A breakthrough in plastic insulation is of exceptional potential interest to automotive electrical engineers. Tom Shelley reports
 08/07/2005 

Compact coils respond faster to fault currents
Tom Shelley reports on a technology that allows current sensing to be greatly improved, particularly that pertaining to fault currents and transients
 05/05/2005 

Lead batteries save for hybrids
Tom Shelley discovers that slightly unconventional lead acid batteries currently look to be the best bet for hybrid vehicles
 11/02/2005 

Printed posts secure large plastic LCDs
Tom Shelley reports on breakthroughs expected to lead to large, full colour, paper-like displays
 09/12/2004 

Multigate grommet seals multiple connections
Tom Shelley reports on a development designed to save significant costs to system builders who have to make multiple connections into cabinets
 09/12/2004 

Ultra thin fibre offers high pixel density
For any manufacturer or research body that needs to develop remote or semi-flexible viewing systems, Fujikura Europe's new ultra thin image fibre can deliver vision to previously inconceivable locations.
 08/08/2004 

 
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