EoW May 2008

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Ocean’s spectrometer gets the approval

Huge Winners CNC System (Shenzhen) Co Ltd has chosen Ocean Optics miniature fibre optic spectrometers to use in its LED (light emitting diode) sorting systems. Ocean Optics Asia, based in Shanghai, worked together with the Chinese company to develop a workable solution to improve the reliability of its LED sorting system. With bulbs moving through its sorters at a rate of approximately 8,000 pieces per hour, speed was another important factor for Huge Winners in selecting a spectrometer. Ocean Optics’ USB4000 measures and processes individual LED spectral data within 10 to 50 milliseconds. Spectral data is quickly digitised and processed by computer for dominant and peak value wavelength, CIE colour and irradiance (lumens). Based on these results, the sorter then transports each individual bulb to the appropriate collection bin for storage. Even under rigorous 18 hour work days, the USB4000 maintains consistent speed and accuracy.

Ocean’s spectrometer is the real winner in China ▲ ▲

microseconds – a feature that prevents detector saturation. In addition, the USB4000 has signal-to-noise of 300:1, sensitivity of 130 photons/count at 400nm, and optical resolution (FWHM) ranging from 0.3-10.0nm.

The USB4000 Spectrometer selected by Huge Winners is distinguished by enhanced electronics: 16-bit A/D resolution for auto nulling (an enhanced electrical dark-signal correction); EEPROM storage of calibration coefficients for simple spectrometer start-up; 8 programmable GPIO signals for controlling peripheral devices; and an electronic shutter for spectrometer integration times as fast as 3.8

Ocean Optics – USA Fax : +1 727 733 3962

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The latest Maschinenfabrik Niehoff newspaper includes a two page illustrated article about the exhibits presented at the wire 2008 trade fair in Düsseldorf. One of these is the new opto-electronic traversing system NBAT, said to enable a faultless strand take-up for further processing at high speeds without the potential for damage. Other features include a description of the application of NBM’s RI series induction annealers, contactless annealers that give improved physical properties to wires made from copper alloys, and an interview with Wolfgang Hentschel from Auto-Kabel Managementgesellschaft, who talks about the application of aluminum conductors in car manufacturing. Short news articles and summaries in Chinese and Russian are included in the newspaper, available from any Niehoff service centre or from the website. Latest “NIEHOFF-News” – hot off the press

Positive signs for Interwire 2009

The Wire Association International (WAI) Inc and the International Fastener Machinery and Suppliers Association (IFMSA) have announced plans to co-locate their respective trade events – the Interwire Trade Exhibition and the International Fastener Exposition – at the IX Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, between 27 th and 30 th April 2009. With WAI’s educational and annual convention functions the complete Interwire event, which ranks among the top 200 trade shows in the US, will run from 25 th -30 th April 2009. “Many factors contributed to the Interwire 2007 success story and the co-location with IFE was clearly among them,” said WAI President Ron Reed. “Our decision to co-locate again in 2009 was based on the 14% boost in attendance in Cleveland in 2007 and on the interest in a combined event – both of which were positive signs. We’re pleased to reconnect with the IFMSA group and intend to focus our efforts over the next year toward refining an already well received programme for even better visitor appeal,” he said. Wire Association International – USA Fax : +1 203 453 8384 Email : info@wirenet.org Website : www.wirenet.org

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co KG – Germany

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EuroWire – May 2008