Front End | News HMIs – now with vivid LED symbol and halo illumination
In response to escalating market demand EAO has enhanced its popular Series 82 family of push-button HMIs with the addition of devices that feature ultra-high contrast red, green, blue, white or red/green LED illumination. The boosted symbol and halo illumination level provided by the new push-buttons enhances the visibility of standard or custom switch status symbols in most ambient conditions. The new Series 82 switches are available with silver alloy or gold-plated switching elements in momentary or maintained action variants. The built-in high contrast LEDs provide single and bi-colour illumination. According to Robert Davies, marketing manager with HMI specialist EAO, many HMI applications have to deliver status feedback, so at all times the operator knows precisely the status of the machine under his/her control: “Visual and tactile feedback provides certainty that a machine or device is
in passive or operational mode (switched on or off) and assurance that it’s functioning correctly”, Davies said. Typical applications include: Machinery and factory equipment; food and beverage manufacture; access control and security systems; medical equipment; heavy duty and special vehicles; and road, rail and marine transport control panels.
Combined with the modern and stylish design and front- panel presence offered by all Series 82 push-buttons the highly effective symbol illumination delivered by the new metal-bodied, 22mm devices enhances both the visual appeal and functionality of the new switches in almost any application.
“The added benefits of plug-in terminals, IP65/IP67 front protection and a service life of >1million operational cycles render the new Series 82 pushbutton the ideal choice for stylish, vandal-resistant HMI controls in public areas, access control and in harsh industrial environments,” Davies concluded.
Master Electronics and
OnlineComponents.com release millions of SnapEDA models to help engineers design electronics faster
MASTER ELECTRONICS and
ONLINECOMPONENTS.COM, both global distributors of electronic components, have released millions of SnapEDA computer-aided design (CAD) models on their respective platforms. SnapEDA, the search engine for electronics designers, has helped millions of professional engineers worldwide accelerate their designs via their CAD models. These CAD models are now available for direct, free download to engineers using the Master Electronics and
OnlineComponents.com websites. To get started, engineers simply search for the part they need on the aforementioned websites. They’ll then see a link to open the SnapEDA Viewer, where they can examine and interact with the CAD models, such as by rotating the 3D models to see the form factor, or hovering over pins to see relevant details.
The models can then be downloaded directly to over 15 PCB design tool formats, including Altium, Autodesk EAGLE & Fusion 360, Cadence OrCAD & Allegro, and KiCad. After the engineers finish their designs, they can go back to either Master Electronics or
OnlineComponents.com to purchase the parts. The new CAD models available on the Master Electronics and
OnlineComponents.com websites undergo a thorough verification process based on SnapEDA’s newly patented CAD model verification technology, which is completely tailored to the needs of electronics designers. It checks for common errors such as incorrect pin sequences and silkscreen-to-pad clearances to prevent costly board respins. "Master Electronics is excited to collaborate with SnapEDA to provide even
more helpful solutions to our customers. Engineers can now make their design ideas become reality with less barriers in the design process. We hope that by providing these tools and the parts they need all in one place it will make their design journey seamless," said Jennifer Paukert, vice president of sales. “
Onlinecomponents.com is always
motivated to find the tools that our customers need to make their vision come to life and SnapEDA is providing just that. With the 3D models, symbols, and footprints all available to download for free, this is going
to help engineers design faster and more efficiently,” said Paul Bates, vice president of
Onlinecomponents.com. Adding the SnapEDA Viewer to any website involves just 1 line of code and can be implemented in minutes. To learn more about the SnapEDA Viewer, visit
www.snapeda.com/syndication.
Inseto invests in wedge bonder and launches two training courses
INSETO, a technical distributor of equipment and materials, has invested in a Kulicke & Soffa (K&S) Asterion wedge bonder. Located in Inseto’s Process Development Laboratory along with materials test and plasma cleaning equipment, the automatic bonder is suitable for the large-wire, fine-wire and ribbon bonding of hybrid circuits, semiconductor devices, sensors, and automotive power modules and battery packs.
www.cieonline.co.uk Inseto has also launched two training
courses: one for wedge bonding, the other for ribbon bonding. Both are delivered by Inseto’s factory trained and highly experienced engineers. Course content is tailored to meet a trainee’s exact requirements and modules include bond theory, bonding tool and wire/ribbon selection, machine setup and operation, process development and bond quality control, and maintenance and repair.
Matt Brown, Inseto’s managing director,
said: “These are challenging times for manufacturers. To take full advantage of industry’s latest manufacturing techniques companies must first develop and optimise their processes. They then need to ensure
they’re getting the most from their equipment when they move into volume production. Early access to best-in-class equipment and thorough training for operators are therefore essential.” Brown added: “While all distributors say they’re committed to supporting their customers, we’re demonstrating our commitment through investment. Our laboratory is a quiet environment that doesn’t have distractions you find in a manufacturing environment. And with our specialists to hand it’s the ideal place to build and evaluate prototypes, and to receive training.” Inseto’s Process Development Laboratory is fully operational. Also, the company is now taking bookings for its bonder operation training courses, which can be delivered on customer premises if required.
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