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3U Rugged Servers

Rugged 3U Server, a solution to Electrical Substations

Crystal Group’s 3U Rugged Server offers electrical substations high performance processing, storage and networking in a compact footprint!  Crystal Group ES373S17 3U Rugged Server combines robust data-handling capabilities and military-grade durability to modernise power substations in remote, extreme environments. There is …

tube expansion measurement

Tube Expansion Measurement using Load Cells

This application on Tube Expansion Measurement was kindly supplied by our friends FUTEK. Application Summary Utilising a Load Button, engineers can measure the expansion of a tube as fluid moves through it. Products in use LLB Series Miniature Load Button paired …

autonomous vehicle computer

Autonomous Vehicle Computer RIA0161

Crystal Group Rugged Autonomous Computer Equipment (RIA) puts automated driving system projects on the fast track to speed time to market and tap $7 trillion market potential. Crystal Group Inc., a leading designer/manufacturer of rugged computer hardware for industry and defence, …

printing foods labels in-house

7 Advantages of Printing Food Labels in-house

A White Paper from Quicklabel has been released on “7 Advantages of Printing Prepared Food Labels in-house”. Thousands of retailers worldwide are benefiting from this process. Independent grocery stores and food markets have especially seen an increase in sales profits after …

8 Channel Analogue Output Modules

Rugged 8 Channel Analogue Output Modules

Acromag Releases Rugged 8-Channel Isolated Analogue Output Modules with Cable-Free Mini PCIe Interface These modules offer cost savings with built-in isolation to prevent ground loops and noise. Acromag has recently announced the continued expansion of their AcroPack® Series with the AP226 …

Ethernet I/O Modules

Acromag XT Busworks Ethernet I/O Modules Brochure

The Acromag BusWorks XT Series is a rugged, flexible line of Ethernet I/O modules that features channel versatility with housing to reliably withstand harsh industrial environments. Ethernet I/O Modules consist of rugged construction, high-density design, and convenient USB programming.  Making these instruments …

best practices for grounding your electrical equipment

Best Practices for Grounding your Electrical Equipment

Would you like to learn the best practices for grounding your electrical equipment ? Acromag the leader in Industrial I/O, has released a 3 part series white paper that take a look at grounding and its role in protecting employees, protecting …

Spring Test

Spring Test System

This application note on Spring Test Systems was provided by our valued supplier FUTEK. Application Summary Spring test systems are ideal for high volume production testing, quality control inspection, and design engineering. In this automated spring testing system an S Beam …

Autonomous Vehicles

Questions from Automated Vehicle Symposium

This Blog was written by Paul Hightower the CEO of Instrumentation Technology Systems.  He discusses a range of technology and raises some interest questions regarding Autonomous Vehicles in general. Autonomous vehicles are coming to a street near you; very soon.  AUVSI’s …

Laparoscopic Tool Calibration

Laparoscopic Tool Calibration

The application story on Laparoscopic Tool Calibration has been provided by our supplier FUTEK. Application Summary of a Laparoscopic Tool Calibration Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and Single Port Access Surgery (SPAS) have dramatically reduced the risk and recovery time.  This is …