Cooper Wiring Devices has a new line of multimedia wallplates for home entertainment and networking connections. The plates feature a recessed, low-profile design that provides for a neat and clean installation in either new construction or remodelling projects. Equipped with swing-out clamps, the plates lock securely against the back of…

Makita is offering an 18V LXT compact Li-ion cordless impact driver kit. The driver features a new black and white exterior design, and uses a 1.5Ah battery that weighs 40% less than previous versions and reaches full charge in just 15 minutes. The four-pole max. torque motor with impact mechanism…

DeWALT introduced a line of heavy-duty compact cordless drills: 12V, 14.4V and 18V, as well as an 18V hammer drill. Their lengths range from 7.8 in. to 8.7 in., allowing them to fit into tight spaces, while their weights range from 3.8 lb to 4.9 lb. All three compact drill/drivers…

Belden’s Brilliance AES/EBU digital audio cable is a single-pair cable suitable for use in permanent installations of balanced-line analogue or digital audio. The 100 UTP cable features 24 AWG stranded (7x32) bare copper conductors; to prepare for connectorization, you need only split the pair with a splitting tool. It offers…

Banner’s SureCross DX70 wireless developer’s kit consists of a gateway and one node transceiver to enable onsite wireless testing. The ready-to-use, self-contained kit provides battery boxes with test buttons and indicator lights simulating inputs and outputs to determine an application’s specific range and response time requirements. The kit also contains…

Appleton’s online interior lighting estimator CalcMaster is now in Flash format to enable increased interactivity and provide a more animated Web environment. The new design makes it simple to perform estimates of interior lighting needs instantly using the IES zonal cavity method while browsing for Appleton lighting products. All calculations…

Powerful and versatile, the Chevrolet Express is not just a passenger hauler able to accommodate up to 15 passengers, but also a reliable and durable commercial cargo van. For 2008, Express delivers a higher level of safety, a freshened interior that includes a new driver information centre, and the dependable…

Arrow’s CT50 professional cordless staple gun boasts up to 1500 staples per charge from its 10.8V Li-ion battery pack, which is integrated into the tool’s profile. A depth-of-drive control lets you adjust for the material you’re stapling, while a built-in LED not only illuminates your work, but also indicates exactly…