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Product Briefing Outline: The HTZ Smart ‘HART’ Humidity and Temperature Transmitter from Moore Industries simultaneously measures temperature and humidity in processes that require extremely close monitoring of humidity, temperature and dewpoint. This includes cleanrooms, assembly areas and storage facilities. The unit can be programmed or queried from any point along one of the transmitter’s dual 4-20mA loops. Read more >>

Product Briefing Outline: Purafil has introduced its 2nd Generation MediaPAK Disposable Plastic Module for clean air filtration systems. The module features the new Taper Fit Closure (TFC), which offers a quick-connect positive mechanical seal providing a leak-free zone. The TFC appears on each side of the module. When two or more modules are adjacent within the application, the TFCs unite to form a positive connection or seal. Read more >>

Product Briefing Outline: Integrated Dynamics Engineering (IDE) has launched its generation AWP 300-2 wafer sorter. The AWP 300-2 uses a unique dual robot design that is claimed to achieve reliable throughput of 150 wafers per hour, as well as provide improved wafer handling safety. IDE is currently shipping the first machines to the Pac Rim and Europe. Read more >>

Product Briefing Outline: Flomerics has announced the availability of six new "SmartParts" for its Flovent software that save time and improve accuracy in simulating the performance of diffusers. Read more >>

Product Briefing Outline: Ansell Healthcare has produced a new ‘ChemTek' glove that is designed to provide the highest level of protection for handling hazardous chemicals in manufacturing and chemical processing environments. The new ChemTek product line is comprised of two different glove styles that offers chemical protection for first responders and others who may be faced with potentially hazardous or unknown substances. Read more >>

Product Briefing Outline: GE Analytical Instruments has introduced the Sievers 500 RL On-Line Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer. The reagentless analyzer is designed for continuous monitoring of organics in ultrapure water (UPW) for pharmaceutical, microelectronics, and power applications with a 0.03 ppb limit of detection and autozero capabilities, according to the company. Read more >>

Product Briefing Outline: Unotron has produced a range of keyboards and mice that are compatible with cleanroom environments and can be repeatedly immerse cleaned to control particulates. Under the ‘SpillSeal' technology label, the Unotron keyboard and peripherals meet NEMA4/IP 66 specifications while offering performance standards expected for daily use, according to the company. Read more >>