Design News - February 27, 2006

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A raging thunderstorm knocks out the electrical power in your home, and you've got 20 pounds of milk, eggs and meat spoiling in the refrigerator. So what do you do? If your vehicle has a 110V ac power connection, you take the food outside, plug a portable fridge into the car, and save the day. More and more, such scenarios are becoming realities, especially as high-voltage hybrids reach the mar...

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Light Matters: The Unsung Heroes of Modern Health Care
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Design Engineers' Portal for Sensing and Machine Safety
Whatever industry you're in, or whatever product you manufacture, the right sensors to automate your plant, and to improve your overall efficiency, quality and safety are a must. You'll find Banner Engineering to be an amazing resource of products, training and people with expertise.