Thanks for the Reader Survey feedback from all of us at DPN

You have spoken and we are listening. In the first DPN Reader Survey since 2005, there was much that we wanted to ask you – so thank you for taking the time to respond.

Feedback shows that the survey was a little too long and we promise to shorten the proceedings the next time around. But look what's happened in the three years since the last time you were asked about all things DPN:

• DPN's video library was unveiled in January this year
• The interactive DPN digital edition was launched in 2007
• 3D PDFs from CAD models became available in 2006

It was encouraging to see that many of you are clicking through the digital edition. When asked your motivation, most cited "environmental" reasons, just under half responded that embedded links to advertisers and suppliers was the main attraction.

The third highest response to this question about the digital edition was that you want access both to the print and electronic versions of the magazine. It is our intention to do this into the foreseeable future, you can be assured.

A nice thing about the Reader Survey was the positive reaction to the question about spending through the end of 2008 compared to last year. While most that responded said they intended to purchase at the same level as 2007, one-third indicated an increase in spending.

So what are your favorite product purchases? Fasteners led the way, not an entirely surprising answer given the mechanical design engineering focus of DPN and its audience. The encroachment of electronics and electrical components on the mechanical world were in evidence, however. The number 2 category on your acquisition wish list was motors and drives, followed closely by sensors.

Thanks again for participating, and look soon for the complete readership study posted at the DPN website.

Mike Edwards, Editor, DPN Magazine medwards@clbmedia.ca
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Die cast design. The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) has launched NADCA Design, located at diecastingdesign.org, to provide die casting product design assistance and resources.

Wire protection. Heyco Products, a designer and manufacturer of wire protection products and electrical components, has announced activation of its redesigned website at (heyco.com).

Electronics components. The Digi-Key Toolbar download provides quick access to Digi-Key's vast inventory, product information, training and services (digikey.com/toolbar).

Motors, drives. The GAM website (gamweb.com) permits visitors to input gearbox and coupling specifications to create 3D CAD files for download, and to find selection guides and sizing data.
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Please click on the button (left) for access to the June/July 2008 edition of DPN.

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September digital edition

• CN Tower launch of Siemens synchronous technology

• Bill Vance on the Hyundai entry into the luxury market

• Mark Sunderland on a gadget designed to avert drownings

• Darlex and Cowan Dynamics show Canadians how to sell online with CAD configurators

• Product Spotlights on Adhesives & Fasteners, Factory Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Bearings, CAD Software

        DPNCANADA.COM EXCLUSIVES

Sanitary pressure transducers. Omega's PX790 series sanitary pressure transducers have a NEMA 4X rated, stainless steel construction.

Threaded fittings. Nickel-plated brass NPFB fittings have been added to the Festo's threaded fittings. Units come in 124 variations suitable for service units and control cabinets.


Sensing. AutomationDirect ProSense pressure sensors are designed to monitor system pressure in fluid power applications, while ProSense vacuum sensors provide a display in vacuum systems.

Safety controllers. Schneider Electric XPSMC safety controllers from Vickers-Warnick can be used for monitoring a variety of safety tasks in one unit.

Pneumatic position monitoring. Bosch Rexroth has expanded the functionality of the pneumatically-driven MS01 controlling and measuring system. The system checks the presence, position, shape, and dimension of test objects during automatic supply and processing of workpieces.
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                    UPCOMING EVENTS

September 16-17, 2008. Detroit. HyperWorks Technology Conference presented by Altair for CAE and PLM professionals (altairhtc.com).

September 22-25, 2008. Rosemont, IL. National Manufacturing Week (manufacturingweek.com), including the Design Engineering Show.

September 23-24, 2008. Mississauga, ON. ENEX 08 energy management and efficiency conference (energyexcellence.ca).

September 23-25, 2008. Canadian Manufacturing Week presented by Society of Manufacturing Engineers (sme.org).

October 8, 2008. Toronto. Vaisala presents its Humidity Measurement Educational Seminar (vaisala.com/seminar).
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